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Lenore: Whatevers and Whatnots
- Sep 15, 2026 05:30 pm

This class is an introduction to collage quilting. You will pick one of the patterns and curated kits at Cotton Gin for an 8” collage, called Whatevers. We will work together to create this small collage. You will learn methods for fusing and embellishing these small quilts. You can make your creation into a pot holder, a table runner, pillow, or frame it and hang it on the wall. Whatever!

Cost: $ 25.00
Lenore: 2026: Pick Your Poison
- Sep 16, 2026 01:30 pm

Join us to create a Halloween wall hanging, either the Haunted House or Pumpkin Patch from the Laura Heine Teeny Tiny patterns #13. Learn how to prepare fabrics, fuse them to a foundation and give it finishing touches. Then hang and enjoy your artwork!

Cost: $ 75.00
Perfect for students with little sewing experience or all students that have completed Level 1 of the series. This beginner - friendly class focuses on continuing to build confidence and basic sewing skills step by step. Students will bring their own sewing machines (or rent one from Cotton Gin) and grow in their knowledge on how to use them and complete a simple project each class. Each session will introduce new skills with hands - on instruction and individual support in a small class setting. All required supplies must be purchased prior to class. We can’t wait to sew with you.

Cost: $ 75.00
Sarah: Ghost Quilt Paper Pieced Stars
- Sep 20, 2026 12:30 pm

This class is in accompaniment to the Ghost Party Quilt classes with Cara. We will be making the optional paper pieced star blocks provided in your pattern to add to your quilt.

Cost: $ 25.00
Fun class to learn the basics of making jellyroll tubing and using those to make these cute, festive autumn pumpkins to decorate your home this fall.

Cost: $ 50.00
Lenore: 2026: Cornucopia
- Sep 22, 2026 01:30 pm

Come create this beautiful cornucopia collage. You will learn the Laura Heine method to create her Cornucopia collage quilt. You will fuse your fabrics, trim the fabric to size and create a pleasing collage. We will then discuss ways to finish off your project.

Cost: $ 75.00
Kristen: 2026 Spooky Bunting Quilt
- Sep 23, 2026 05:30 pm

Get ready to add some seasonal charm to your home with our Spooky Bunting Quilt class! Using Amy Smart’s Summer Bunting pattern, we’re giving this classic design a whimsical twist by incorporating spooky and delightful fabrics that are perfect for your Halloween decor. This project is a fantastic way to play with festive prints while creating a timeless keepsake. Whether you want to drape it over a banister or display it on a wall, this quilt captures the playful spirit of the season in every stitch. Join us to create a hauntingly beautiful project that you'll look forward to bringing out year after year.

Cost: $ 25.00
The perfect class to begin your sewing adventure. With a small class size and two instructors, you’ll receive plenty of hands-on support as we guide you through your sewing machine and the basic skills needed to begin your sewing journey. We will be using School of Sewing by Shea Anderson as a learning resource throughout the series. Each class you will take a home guided project to help reinforce the skills learned that day. All items purchased at Cotton Gin will receive a class discount.

Cost: $ 105.00
Join Kristen for this fun and functional bag class that will be sure to get your creative juices flowing! Store your sewing treasures in style with the Open Up Box Pouch, an ingenious design by Minki Kim. This isn't your average zipper bag; it’s a clever, structured pouch that opens wide and stays open, transforming into a fabric "box" that lets you see and access everything inside at a glance. During this class, you will master the geometry of creating a flat-bottomed pouch with a wide-mouth opening. We will focus on techniques that give the pouch its signature structure and "pop-open" functionality, resulting in a professional-grade accessory perfect for tools, cosmetics, or craft supplies.

Cost: $ 50.00
Cara: 2026 Bandaid Quilt
- Oct 01, 2026 09:30 am

Looking for your next meaningful project? The Band-Aid Quilt is a sweet, comforting block design that makes a thoughtful gift for friends or family in need of a little TLC. In this class, we'll walk through assembling this fun block step by step! **Features 3 project sizes ranging from a mini quilt up to 53" x 67"

Cost: $ 50.00
Cara: 2026 Bandaid Quilt
- Oct 01, 2026 05:30 pm

Looking for your next meaningful project? The Band-Aid Quilt is a sweet, comforting block design that makes a thoughtful gift for friends or family in need of a little TLC. In this class, we'll walk through assembling this fun block step by step! **Features 3 project sizes ranging from a mini quilt up to 53" x 67"

Cost: $ 50.00
Kristen: 2026 Peter Pumpkin
- Oct 02, 2026 05:30 pm

This adorable Peter Pumpkin Tote is the perfect companion for your favorite trick-or-treater! Capture the spirit of the season by crafting this fun and functional quilted Halloween bucket. The pattern features a charming pumpkin face created with simple applique, making the finished tote truly unique and full of character.

Cost: $ 50.00
Deanna : 2026 Luna Wine Tote
- Oct 03, 2026 09:30 am

The Luna Wine Tote is a versatile, structured bag designed to securely hold two standard wine bottles or single beer growler. Featuring a removable divider & interior pocket.

Cost: $ 25.00
Deanna : 2026: Fieldstone Tote
- Oct 03, 2026 01:00 pm

You’re going to love sewing this boxy carry-all tote! Show off your favorite fabrics. It has two sizes, regular and mini, plus two options for customizing.

Cost: $ 50.00
The perfect class to begin your sewing adventure. With a small class size and two instructors, you’ll receive plenty of hands-on support as we guide you through your sewing machine and the basic skills needed to begin your sewing journey. We will be using School of Sewing by Shea Anderson as a learning resource throughout the series. Each class you will take a home guided project to help reinforce the skills learned that day. All items purchased at Cotton Gin will receive a class discount.

Cost: $ 105.00
A beginner class for foundation paper piecing. We will be making a pumpkin block during the 1st class and finishing the block and turning it into a pillow in the second class.

Cost: $ 50.00
Connie: 2026: Jelly-Roll Rug
- Oct 06, 2026 01:30 pm

In this class you will make a beautiful and useful rug for your home or for a gift for someone special.

Cost: $ 50.00
This darling applique tree skirt will be in your family for generations, the primitive style will never go out of date. Teacher support for skirt construction, applique, and piping; and a few tricks to take your project to the next level. Bring your smile and get ready to create!

Cost: $ 100.00
Kristen: 2026 Peter Pumpkin
- Oct 07, 2026 09:30 am

This adorable Peter Pumpkin Tote is the perfect companion for your favorite trick-or-treater! Capture the spirit of the season by crafting this fun and functional quilted Halloween bucket. The pattern features a charming pumpkin face created with simple applique, making the finished tote truly unique and full of character.

Cost: $ 50.00
You will be making a baby doll style shirt or baby doll style dress to your liking of length and size. You are more than welcome to make both but for class you may choose one for now.

Cost: $ 50.00
Julie Dunn will be teaching a workshop using the Strip Tube Ruler and the Junior Strip Tube Ruler.

Cost: $ 50.00
Lenore: 2026 Spool of Flowers
- Oct 14, 2026 01:30 pm

This class will be making the Laura Heine pattern Spool of Flowers. We will go over fabric choices, fusing, tools, and the Laura Heine way of creating a collage quilt.

Cost: $ 75.00
Connie: 2026: Jelly-Roll Rug
- Oct 19, 2026 05:30 pm

In this class you will make a beautiful and useful rug for your home or for a gift for someone special.

Cost: $ 50.00
Lenore: 2026 My Small World-Morning
- Oct 20, 2026 09:30 am

This is a class in making Jen Kingwell’s “My Small World.” There are 7 sections for this quilt and we will create 1 section each month.

Cost: $ 175.00
Lenore: 2026 My Small World - Afternoon
- Oct 20, 2026 01:30 pm

This is a class in making Jen Kingwell’s “My Small World.” There are 7 sections for this quilt and we will create 1 section each month.

Cost: $ 175.00
Lenore: 2026 Wanderer's Wife
- Oct 21, 2026 09:30 am

The Wanderer's Wife Quilt is a fun project that is best accomplished with friends and over time. It has 72 pieced blocks, with a background of strips. At our first session, we will go over exactly what will be required to complete the quilt, including fabrics, tools, and multiple ways of piecing the blocks. The quilt is divided into 10 sections, and we will be creating 1 section a month. Join us on this wonderful adventure!

Cost: $ 275.00
Kristen: 2026 French Twist Pouch
- Oct 28, 2026 09:30 am

Join Kristen to make the adorable French Twist Pouch designed by SewLux! This charming zippered pouch features a unique, twisted-front accent that looks intricate but comes together like magic. Perfect for holding sewing notions, cosmetics, or giving as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Cost: $ 50.00
This darling applique tree skirt will be in your family for generations, the primitive style will never go out of date. Teacher support for skirt construction, applique, and piping; and a few tricks to take your project to the next level. Bring your smile and get ready to create!

Cost: $ 100.00
I will teach you which fabrics work well with others which one should stand alone. You would learn about values of color and you will learn the correct way to use your fabrics using the correct products all the Laura Heine way.

Cost: $ 75.00
Perfect for students with little sewing experience or all students that have completed Level 1 of the series. This beginner - friendly class focuses on continuing to build confidence and basic sewing skills step by step. Students will bring their own sewing machines (or rent one from Cotton Gin) and grow in their knowledge on how to use them and complete a simple project each class. Each session will introduce new skills with hands - on instruction and individual support in a small class setting. All required supplies must be purchased prior to class. We can’t wait to sew with you.

Cost: $ 105.00
You will construct the delightful SewLux Selvedge Magic Name Pouch using the wildly creative Ruby Star Society Selvedge Magic Letters and Icons fabrics. You'll learn essential pouch assembly, clean zipper installation, and clever layout techniques to spell out names, initials, or playful phrases using iconic selvedge details.

Cost: $ 50.00
Rae Lynn: 2026: Gondola Basket
- Nov 14, 2026 01:30 pm

Learn to sew a charming boat-shaped basket inspired by the classic Venetian Gondola. This versatile vessel is the perfect blend of form and function. Sew it up in festive fabrics for a Christmas gift basket, dress in pastels for Easter or keep it simple for holding your latest crochet project. It would make a fabulous hostess gift. In this class you will learn basic sewing techniques including using darts to shape fabric, using interfacing to provide shape and stability, quilting, finishing seams and adding a bias binding. No prior basket making experience required. Bring your energy and a sense of fun!

Cost: $ 50.00
Kristen: 2026 Pinwheel Parade
- Nov 15, 2026 12:30 pm

Step into the world of quilting with the Pinwheel Parade, a project that is perfectly beginner-friendly and full of charm. This quilt combines delightful pinwheels with checkerboard patchwork to create a look that is simple yet stunning, and a joy to stitch.

Cost: $ 25.00