Special Events!
Details of our classes are listed below. Please click here to read our classes policy.
Quilting
Applique with Yuko
Learn about appliqué from Yuko starting with the needle turn technique. Most have chosen to begin with a simple project Yuko has selected for those new to appliqué but you may bring whatever you are working on to class and get advice as needed, too. Class size is limited so that everyone will get plenty of personal attention so early registration is a must.
This year's main project is "Affairs of the Heart"
Skill Level: All
Applique with Yuko supply list
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Blooming Quilters
Students in Blooming Quiters are having fun working on various scrppy quilts! Starting in March, many students will be working on a Mariner's Compass.
Come join the fun and laughter!!
Meets Tuesdays, 10 am - 1 pm
If you are new to this group, please bring in your pattern two weeks before class so the instructor can approve it.
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Girls’ Morning Out
Friday morning is everyone’s sew day! Join us to finish up all those projects collecting dust in your sewing room or start something new!
Meets Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm
Skill Level: All
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Stepping Stones
Create a unique wall hanging that is sure to draw rave reviews! The interplay of lights and darks gives this wall hanging a three-dimensional feel. Don't worry about binding outside and inside corners - there's no need! The quilt top is stitched to the backing with right sides together before it's quilted.
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Skill Level - Intermediate
Fridays, 1 pm - 4 pm, April 9, 16, 23, 30
Your First Quilt
New to quilting? Then this is the perfect class for you!
Our popular beginig quilt clas keeps going and going! Learn the basis with Alex Anderson's book "Start Quilting," and once you've masterd that you'll find you never want to leave this class! If you are beginning this class, it is preferred that you start on the first Thursday of the month.
Meets Thursdays, 1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday Your First Quilt Supply List
Thursday, 6 pm - 9 pm, April 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursday EVENING Supply List
Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm, March 27, April 24, May 29, Saturday Supply List
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Quilts of Valor
Quilts of Valor
Quilts of Valor (QOV) is the word on everyone's lips!!
A QOV is a beautiful, wartime quilt made to honor and comfort our war wounded. They are treasured, tangible reminders that our wounded soldiers are remembered and appreciated! Give the gift of your skills to someone who has given you your freedom!
As we head into our second year of making QOV's, our goal is to create one quilt top a month. NEW SEWERS ARE WELCOME!!! We'll cover the basics as well as speed piecing techniques for advanced quilters. Bring the basic quilting supplies you may have, as well as any 100% cotton fabric you're willing to donate for this cause. Machine rentals will be available for the Monday sewing time. Join us as we delve into the world of good quality, FAST projects!
No Sew Dates Currently Scheduled
Embroidery
Design Connection
Join Margaret and make the first project in the Design Connection Program, the Quilted Casserole Carrier. This class is for anyone who has purchased Design Connection Volume 1.
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Thursdays, 10 am - 1 pm, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Embroidery 101
This fun class allows you to gain confidence in your embroidery skills through projects designed to highlight useful and varied embroidery techniques. Please note that new comers are welcome and will be taught basic techniques first. This is a popular class so please sign up early to ensure your seat!!!
Skill Level: All
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Select Thrusdays, 2 pm - 5 pm
Embroidery 101 Basic Supply List
Tissue Box Cover Supply List - March 4
Embroidery on Towels Supply List - March 11
Potato Chip Bag Supply List - March 18
Everything Baby
Create an adorable quilt using appliqué embroidery for an adorable baby!
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Select Saturdays, 2pm - 5pm
- April 3 & 24
- May 1 & 8
Fancy Stitchin'
Come learn to use your embroidery machine to make the beautiful blocks that mimic the handsewn stitchery of traditional crazy quilting. The technique is fabulous and there is no prior experience required!
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm, March 5, 12, 19
Fun with Embroidery
No matter what you want to embroider, no matter if you are a beginner or advanced skilled student, no matter if you are using a Bernina machine or other brand embroidery machine…Fun with Embroidery is JUST THAT…FUN! Instructors are present at all times to help you with any problems or insecurities you might have to make sure your embroidery efforts are successful. Register to have a fun afternoon soon!
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Skill Level: All
Fun with Embroidery supply list
Meets Fridays, 1:30 - 4:30
- March 5 & 19
- April 9 & 23
- May 7 & 21
Hearts Quilt
Use your embroidery module to appliqué these whimical hearts into a contemporary quilt that is sure to make your heart sing. You really have to see the stitch outs to appreciate the creativity and the beauty of the decorative stitches incorporated in the designs! They are fabulous!
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm May 7, 14, 21, 28
Sewing
Christmas Club
Every year we say we are going to do it…get started on making those holiday gifts early. This year, we are going to have some fun and help encourage you to actually reach your goal! Remember the old Christmas Club accounts we used to make deposits to every month so that in November we could count on a check to use for holiday purchases??? This will work something like that, except instead of depositing money, you will make and deposit a gift each month. Every “depositor” will have a “safety deposit box” in which his/her gifts will be kept until next December. Then we will allow you to “close” your account and wrap your gifts that are ready to go under the tree!!! All projects will be finished in class and you will be given instructions so that if you want, you can go home and make more to be “deposited” as well. At a minimum though, you will have made one gift per month of membership! Think of the fun we will have making our gifts throughout the year! Sign up now to become a card holding member of the Loving Stitches Christmas Club.
Skill Level: All
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Meets Select Saturdays, 2 pm - 5 pm
March Supply List - March 6
April Supply List - April 3
May Supply List - May 1
Clothing Workshop
There's so much interest in clothing construction that we've modified our Project Sewing Workshop classes. As a student, you have the option of special ordering a Project Sewing Workshop kit to work on in class or bring in your own clothing pattern and fabric for assistance and advice on how to make it.
Projects & Patterns MUST be approved by the instructor!
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Tuesdays, 1 pm - 3:30 pm, beginning April 6
Wednesdays, 6 pm - 9 pm, beginning April 7
Class size is limited, so sign up early! Please call or stop in the shop if you have any questions.
Basic Clothing Construction Supply List
Going in Circles Basket
Have you purchased a #83 Circular Embroidery Attachment for your machine? The join Margaret and learn how to use it to make an adorable basket! You do not need your embroidery unit, just your sewing machine, the #83 Circular Embroidery Attachment, and some of the many decorative stitches available on your machine.
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Wednesdays, 2 pm - 5 pm, March 3 & 10
Project Sewing Workshop
Due to popular demand, Loving Stitches is starting clothing construction classes!
What is Project Sewing Workshop? It's a collaboration between Bernina and Linda Lee, who owns The Sewing Workshop Pattern collection. She has selected some of her best selling patterns, paired them with the right fashion fabrics, and packaged them in kits. For those of us getting back into garment sewing, this takes the guesswork out of selecting the right fabric for the pattern.
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Class size is limited, so sign up early! Please call or stop in the shop if you have any questions.
We have various sessions available to try to accommodate people's needs. Each session consists of 4 classes.
IN PROGRESS: San Diego Jacket Saturdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm: 2/13, 2/27, 3/13 & 3/27
Supply Lists:
Basic Clothing Construction Supply List
- Tuesday, 1 pm - 3:30 pm, March 2, 9, 16, 23
- Wednesday, 6 pm - 9 pm, March 3, 10, 17, 31
- Saturday, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, April 10, 24 & May 8 & 22
Sew Scrappy
Don't know what to do with all those leftovers from previous projects? Is your stash becoming too large? The join us to learn techniques and use your scraps to make fabulous projects!
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Select Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm
Sew What(ever) Night
Sew Whatever
Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-9pm are Sew Whatever Night! Which means you can work on a project of your choice receiving assistance from an instructor, or you may choose to participate in planned projects designed to use scraps.
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Tuesdays, 6 pm - 9 pm
Thursdays, 6 pm - 9 pm
Bags & Totes
Bag (Purse) of the Month
Everyone loves a new bag! So this year we are going to make a new bag every month that you can use or give as a gift, or make two and do both! Stop by the shop to see the monthly bag for inspiration.
Skill Level: All
Class price is $8 per class OR it can be included in your Classport fee. If using your Classport, please enroll in the class so the instructor knows how many students she will have.
Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm
March Supply List - March 6 & 20
April Supply List - April 3 & 17
May Supply List - May 1 & 15
Young Sewers
Young Sewers
Hello young sewers! Have we got a class for you. Come and join other young people and have some fun making new friends and great projects. Children age 8 – 15 are welcome to join these weekly sewing classes as space is available. Class sizes are strictly limited to assure that each child gets plenty of one-on-one attention and instruction.
Projects are carefully planned and approved by Carol prior to undertaking so that as many sewing techniques as possible are introduced to the children, that they are taught correctly using our Bernina machines, and that sufficient time is given to master each technique before moving on to others.
The cost for each class will be $10 per class PLUS the cost of the project kits.
There is limited space in these classes. Please call Loving Stitches at (910) 630-3912 to inquire about these remaining spaces.
If you would like to put your young sewer on our Interest List, please call Loving Stitches.
Skill Level: Children
Tatting
Tatting
Learn the romantic art of tatting. These laces are incredibly beautiful and useful. Make everything from bookmarks to pillowcase edging, from lingerie trim to gloves or baby bonnets. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn this ancient art from an excellent instructor.
Skill Level: All
This class is NOT included in the ClassPort
Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:15
Dates for next session:
- March 23 - May 25
Special Events
1 Million Pillowcase Challenge
American Patchwork & Quilting® knows Quilting Changes Everything. That's why in 2010, we have joined the cause to Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference. Every pillowcase can make a difference in our community. A pillowcase can provide comfort for a cancer patient, hope for a foster child, encouragement for a battered woman, or beauty for a nursing home resident. To find out more, visit allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases.
Loving Stitches has specially priced pillowcase kits available for this cause. Or use fabric from your stash & drop off a finished pillowcase! We are also scheduling special pillowcase sew days to work on these as a fun group.
Nancy Bednar Serger Seminar - Class is Full
Afraid of your serger? Don't know what it can really do for you? Then come join us for a day of serging creativity. Nancy Bednar will teach us tips and techniques that will allow us to use our sergers in a way we never thought possible! We'll make a zippered pouch as a class project where you will learn at least 5 techniques.
Nancy Bednar is a sewing educator, freelance instructor, and author. She regularly trains both Bernina dealers and consumers alike on fine garment sewing and creative techniques using both the sewing machine and serger. Her published books include the most recent, Creative Serging, Innovative Applications to Get More from Your Serger, as well as The Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques and Silk Ribbon Machine Embroidery.
Class fee includes kit materials to make the class project and lunch IS included.
Friday, March 26th, 10 am - 4 pm
CLASS IS FULL!!
Join us for fun and let your creativity serge ahead!
Software Sampler
Virtual software training by a Bernina Educator is presented each month with instructions for the various levels of Bernina software owned by our customers. Then, to give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned, we provide a hands-on demo of the techniques AND instruction to a project that uses the techniques covered are given to you on a CD---that has videos!
All you need to bring to the class is yourself and a pencil/pen and paper to take notes.
Meets Saturday, March 20, 2:00 - 4:30 - Monogrammed Sachet
March Class Description: Create a beautifully monogrammed sachet pillow for yourself or for a gift. Use the monogram features of the BERNINA software, and learn to create your own monogram ornaments using true type fonts. Also practice creating placement lines to insure a perfect stitch-out every time.
This class is NOT included in the classport.
Gammill
Gammill Machine Maintenance Class
We have combined the Hands-On and Lecture Maintenance Classes into one!
Acquire the maintenance skills you need to keep your Gammill or Statler Stitches long-arm operating smoothly and avoid costly down time caused by machine problems. Sign up early to attend one of our monthly maintenance classes taught by our certified Gammill/Statler technicians. Previous students in this class have said it was the best $95 they had ever spent!
Sign up early as class size is limited to ensure hands-on instruction.
Call Fran, Andrea, or Tanya at 910-630-3912
Select Saturdays
- March 13
- April 10
- May 15
Machine Mastery
Machine Mastery (All Bernina models up to but not including the Bernina 820/830)
These classes are offered at NO CHARGE to those who have supported us by purchasing their BERNINA sewing machine from Loving Stitches. Get ready to step into a world of creativity!
Each session is a total of 8 classes. Class size is limited so sign up early!
You only need to sign up for ONE session of 8 classes. The same information is covered in each Session.
Please call or stop in the shop if you have any questions.
Session 2 meets Saturdays, 3pm- 6pm, starting 1/16/10 - 3/6/10 - IN PROGRESS
Session 3 meets Fridays, 2 pm - 5 pm, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/23, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
Session 4 meets Saturdays, 3 pm - 6 pm, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
Machine Mastery - Bernette 46
Due to the popularity of the new Bernette 46 machine, we are scheduling mastery classes. We encourage all new owners of this machine to reserve a space right away!
This is the full series of mastery classes in just 3 Sessions! You only need to sign up for ONE session of 3 classes. The same information is covered in each Session.
This class is offered at NO CHARGE to those who have supported us by purchasing their BERNINA at Loving Stitches.
Class size is limited, so sign up early! Please call or stop in the shop if you have any questions.
Check back soon for more dates!
Machine Mastery - Bernette 46 - Quick Start
Due to the popularity of the new Bernette 46 machine, we are scheduling mastery classes. We encourage all new owners of this machine to reserve a space right away!
The Quick Start class is an all-day class, please bring your lunch with you to this class.
This class is offered at NO CHARGE to those who have supported us by purchasing their BERNINA at Loving Stitches.
Class size is limited, so sign up early! Please call or stop in the shop if you have any questions.
Check back soon for new dates!
Machine Mastery - Bernina 820 & 830
Owners of BERNINA models 820 or 830E should register to attend these classes. We will be happy to load the simulator software you will use onto your laptop if you have not already done so.
These classes are offered at NO CHARGE to those who have supported us by purchasing their BERNINA at Loving Stitches.
Class size is limited, so sign up early! Please call or stop in the shop if you have any questions.
Thursdays, 10 am - 1 pm, March 4, 11, 18 & April 15, 22, 29
Machine Mastery - Bernina 820 & 830 - Quick Start - Sewing
One-day Quick Start - Sewing to cover the sewing features of your Bernina 820 or 830.
This class is offered at NO CHARGE to those who have supported us by purchasing their BERNINA at Loving Stitches.
Class size is limited, so sign up early! Please call or stop in the shop if you have any questions.
Check back soon for new dates!
Machine Mastery - Bernina 830 - Quick Start - Embroidery
One-day Quick Start - Embroidery to learn the basic embroidery functions of you Bernina 830 machine.
This class is offered at NO CHARGE to those who have supported us by purchasing their BERNINA at Loving Stitches.
Class size is limited, so sign up early! Please call or stop in the shop if you have any questions.
Check back soon for new dates!
Machine Mastery - BSR
Owners of BERNINA models 430, 440, 450, 630, 640, 730, 820, 830, and 200 upgraded machines should register to attend one of these classes. Presser feet will be provided to all who do not have the "BSR" foot. Do not miss this opportunity to learn things about different quilting options and more!
You need to attend only one class offering.
Saturday, May 15, 10 am - 1 pm
Machine Mastery - Directional Sewing
Owners of BERNINA machines with directional stitching capability should register to attend one of these classes.
Please call or stop by the store if you have any questions.
No Classes Scheduled at this Time
Machine Mastery - Embroidery
Owners of ALL EMBROIDERY CAPABLE machines should register to attend one of these class offerings. Embroidery units will be provided for those who need one (quantites are limited so please let us know when you register that you will need to borrow an embroidery unit).
Each session is a total of 4 classes. Class size is limited so sign up early!
You only need to sign up for ONE session of 4 classes. The same information is covered in each Session.
Session 4 meets Saturdays, 10am - 1pm, 2/27/10 thru 3/20/10 - IN PROGRESS
Session 1 meets Wednesdays, 2 pm - 5pm, 4/14/10 thru 5/5/10
Machine Mastery - Quilting Frame
Owners of the BERNINA Quilting Frame should register for this class. Additionally, those who wish to learn more about the frame are encouraged to register. You will NOT be required to bring your frame nor your machine to the classes.
No classes currently scheduled.
Machine Mastery - Serger
Owners of ALL models of Bernina/Bernette sergers should register to attend one of these class offerings. Quick project lessons and additional presser feet will be covered in this newly revised educational plan.
Wednesdays 4pm - 6pm, April 7, 14, 21
Machine Mastery - Software
Owners of BERNINA software, including Editor Lite, Editor (all versions), Designer Plus (all versions) should register to attend one of these sessions. Additionally, if you would like to try the software on for size, you are invited to attend. We do have laptops loaded with the software available to loan (quantities are limited so please let us know when you register that you will need to reserve a laptop).
Each session is a total of 8 classes. Class size is limited so sign up early!
You only need to sign up for ONE session of 8 classes. The same information is covered in each Session.
Session 1 meets Wednesdays, 10am - 1 pm, 2/3/10 thru 3/24/10
Session 2 meets Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm, 5/5/10 thru 6/30/10 (no class 6/23)
Quilt Shows
This is a list of quilt shows where you can find Loving Stitches!
Cobblestone Quilters Guild Quilt Show
The Guild show will run 3 days: March 5 - 7, 2010 at the Gaillard Auditorium in Charleston. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
The theme of "A Celebration of Quilts 2010" is CHARLESTON IN BLOOM. Our beautiful opportunity quilt shown at left depicts our version of the theme. A ribbon and a special monetary award will be given to the best entry that reflects the theme of the show.
Forsyth Piercers Quilters Guild of Winston-Salem Quilt Show
Forsyth Piecers Quilters Guild of Winston-Salem Quilt Show
"Piecing Generations Together"
New Hope Presbyterian Church
2570 Harper Rd
Clemmons, NC 27012
Friday & Saturday, April 16th & 17th, 10 AM - 5 PM
Quilt & Fiber Art Emporium
Where quilters, crafters and fiber artists turn their imagination into art.
Show Hours:
- Friday, April 30, 2010 - 10am - 8 pm
- Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 10am - 8pm
- Sunday, May 2, 2010 - 10am - 5pm
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Avenue Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Quilts in Bloom Quilt Show
Brunswick Quilters of Shallotte, NC
"Quilts in Bloom"
Brunswick Community Center
1513 N Howe St
Southport, NC 28461
Saturday, May 22, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, May 23, 11 am - 4 pm
Mastery Workbooks
Bernina Embroidery Machine/Module
Mastering your Bernina Embroidery Module/Machine Workbook
Aurora insert pages for Embroidery Workbook
Bernina/Bernette Sewing Machine
Mastering your Bernina/Bernette Sewing Machine Workbook
FTCC
Classes held at Loving Stitches taught by instructors from Fayetteville Technical Community College
FTCC Creative Quilting
Explore quilting in a different way. Designing, color selection, piecing, quilting, timesaving shortcuts, and finishing techniques are all part of this class. Work at your own pace and learn how to fine tune familiar techniques and explore the less common methods of contemporary quilt making.
Instructor: Annette Ornelas
You MUST register for this class through FTCC. Please call 910-678-8386 or CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Session 1 meets Wednesdays 4/7/10 through 5/19/10 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Session 2 meets Wednesdays 4/7/10 through 5/19/10 from 6 to 9 pm
FTCC Quilting & Piecing
Beginning quilters - this class is designed especially for you! Learn easy quilting and piecing techniques for triangles, diamonds, curves, color selection, simple drafting, and much more! Will cover the whole spectrum of quilting - made easy!
Instructor: Annette Ornelas
You MUST register for this class through FTCC. Please call 910-678-8386 or CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Meets Mondays 1/25/10 through 3/29/10 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm