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Events in October 2025

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September 28, 2025
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October 7, 2025(1 event)

10:30 am: The Featherweight Club


October 7, 2025

The Featherweight Club - Conroe
First Tuesday of Every Month - 10:30AM - 4:00PM
Price - $30 per year

The Featherweight Club

Do you love your Featherweight? We do too! Come join our community of like-minded individuals who share a deep rooted love for these amazing little machines. It will be an excellent opportunity to learn new techniques, share tips and tricks, and even make new friends. So do you want to have some fun sewing and spending time with people who share your passion? Then the Featherweight Club is perfect for you!

Club Leader: Madonna Apple
Email - mbapple@sbcglobal.net

Club Assistant: Leah

October 8, 2025
October 9, 2025(1 event)

1:00 pm: Brother/BabyLock Club


October 9, 2025

Brother/BabyLock Club - Houston
Second Thursday of Every Month - 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Price - $30 per year

Want to have some fun, learn more about your machine and spend time with people who share your passion for creativity? Join us the second Thursday every month from from 1PM - 3PM for some sewing and creating. We will be sewing/embroidering innovative and exciting new projects.

Brother/BabyLock Club is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired!

Club Leader: Barbara Wallace
Email - sewbarb@comcast.net

Club Leader: Brenda Wolford
Email - niteowl58@att.net

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October 16, 2025(2 events)

10:00 am: HQ Longarm Hands-On Fundamentals


October 16, 2025

Instructor: Kaye Collins
Price: 
$45 Per person

HQ November Longarm Event Banner

Come learn with our Handi Quilter instructors! Now is your chance to come and try all of the Handi Quilter models during this hands-on educational event. Join us this October at the Houston store for these fun longarm quilting classes. It doesn’t matter if your a novice or experienced. If you’ve got an interest in longarm quilting, this class is for you! We can’t wait to see you there!

Does longarm quilting interest you, and you’d like to learn more about it? Or do you just want a review of longarm quilting basics? This class removes the mystery of longarm quilting by explaining machine and frame elements and features, how to load a quilt, and vital facts about thread, needles, and tension. Handi Quilter longarm machine and frame systems come in various sizes for every budget and are user-friendly because they are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you!

The more you take, the more you get!

2 Classes – Get $10 Gift Certificate*
3 Classes – Get $15 Gift Certificate*
4 Classes – Get $20 Gift Certificate*

*Pro-Stitcher Class Not Included
*Gift certificates given at the time

2:00 pm: HQ Longarm Hands-On Fundamentals


October 16, 2025

Instructor: Kaye Collins
Price: 
$45 Per person

HQ November Longarm Event Banner

Come learn with our Handi Quilter instructors! Now is your chance to come and try all of the Handi Quilter models during this hands-on educational event. Join us this October at the Houston store for these fun longarm quilting classes. It doesn’t matter if your a novice or experienced. If you’ve got an interest in longarm quilting, this class is for you! We can’t wait to see you there!

Does longarm quilting interest you, and you’d like to learn more about it? Or do you just want a review of longarm quilting basics? This class removes the mystery of longarm quilting by explaining machine and frame elements and features, how to load a quilt, and vital facts about thread, needles, and tension. Handi Quilter longarm machine and frame systems come in various sizes for every budget and are user-friendly because they are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you!

The more you take, the more you get!

2 Classes – Get $10 Gift Certificate*
3 Classes – Get $15 Gift Certificate*
4 Classes – Get $20 Gift Certificate*

*Pro-Stitcher Class Not Included
*Gift certificates given at the time

October 17, 2025(2 events)

10:00 am: HQ Confident Free-Motion Quilting


October 17, 2025

Instructor: Kaye Collins
Price: 
$45 Per person

HQ November Longarm Event Banner

Come learn with our Handi Quilter instructors! Now is your chance to come and try all of the Handi Quilter models during this hands-on educational event. Join us this October at the Houston store for these fun longarm quilting classes. It doesn’t matter if your a novice or experienced. If you’ve got an interest in longarm quilting, this class is for you! We can’t wait to see you there!

Quilters everywhere LOVE the excitement and fun of free-motion quilting – and it’s easier than you think! Create flowing designs by connecting simple design elements with continuous lines, traveling across the quilt or filling in a specific area. Learn how drawing and muscle memory contribute to beautiful free-motion quilting, and how you can create stunning designs.

The more you take, the more you get!

2 Classes – Get $10 Gift Certificate*
3 Classes – Get $15 Gift Certificate*
4 Classes – Get $20 Gift Certificate*

*Pro-Stitcher Class Not Included
*Gift certificates given at the time

2:00 pm: HQ Beginning Custom Quilting with Pro-Stitcher


October 17, 2025

Instructor: Kaye Collins
Price: 
$60 Per person

HQ November Longarm Event Banner

Come learn with our Handi Quilter instructors! Now is your chance to come and try all of the Handi Quilter models during this hands-on educational event. Join us this October at the Houston store for these fun longarm quilting classes. It doesn’t matter if your a novice or experienced. If you’ve got an interest in longarm quilting, this class is for you! We can’t wait to see you there!

Pro-Stitcher is an intuitive computer-guided quilting system designed especially for use with Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines. User-friendly and simple to operate, the step-by-step process for each function is easy and fun. Whether finishing your own quilts or consider a quilting business, come see the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with Pro-Stitcher. New users – start here!

The more you take, the more you get!

2 Classes – Get $10 Gift Certificate*
3 Classes – Get $15 Gift Certificate*
4 Classes – Get $20 Gift Certificate*

*Pro-Stitcher Class Not Included
*Gift certificates given at the time

October 18, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: HQ Intermediate Pro-Stitcher


October 18, 2025

Instructor: Kaye Collins
Price: 
$120 Per person

HQ November Longarm Event Banner

Come learn with our Handi Quilter instructors! Now is your chance to come and try all of the Handi Quilter models during this hands-on educational event. Join us this October at the Houston store for these fun longarm quilting classes. It doesn’t matter if your a novice or experienced. If you’ve got an interest in longarm quilting, this class is for you! We can’t wait to see you there!

Pro-Stitcher is an intuitive computer-guided quilting system designed especially for use with Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines. User-friendly and simple to operate, the step-by-step process for each function is easy and fun. Whether finishing your own quilts or consider a quilting business, come see the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with Pro-Stitcher. New users – start here!

Topics Covered:
  • Building Borders
  • Cropping Conundrums
  • Understanding Settings and the Select Tools
  • Reposition/Align
  • Managing Files

Please Note: Students please bring a USB flash drive to class with you.  

The more you take, the more you get!

2 Classes – Get $10 Gift Certificate*
3 Classes – Get $15 Gift Certificate*
4 Classes – Get $20 Gift Certificate*

*Pro-Stitcher Class Not Included
*Gift certificates given at the time

October 19, 2025
October 20, 2025
October 21, 2025(2 events)

All day: The Scissor Guy - Scissor Sharpening

All day
October 21, 2025

The Scissor Guy - Scissor Sharpening - Conroe
Third Tuesday of the Month
Check or Exact Cash Only!

Dull scissors and blades no more! Bring your scissors, pinking shears, and rotary blades and get them sharpened by The Scissor Guy! Put your items in a bag with your name on it and drop it off it off at the store. Please make sure you drop off your items the day before to ensure they get sharpened. Same day drops offs are not guaranteed to get sharpened! Items will be available for pick up next business day at 10:00AM. If you are paying by check, please make checks out to The Scissor Guy.

Prices for Sharpening:

  • Scissors & Picking Shears - $4 + Tax
  • Rotary Blades - $3 + Tax

Check or Exact Change only!

For more information please call the store: 281-469-5377 Ext 2

10:30 am: Studio 180 Design- Geese on the Edge with Kathy Tucker


October 21, 2025

Instructor: Kathy Tucker
Price – $40 per person

Studio 180 - Geese on the Edge with Kathy Tucker

 

Learn to quilt with Studio 180 Design! Join Kathy Tucker for this hands-on quilting class and learn how to use two fantastic tools from Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design: the Tucker Trimmer I and the Wing Clipper I.

In this class, you’ll master the “Geese on the Edge” block using an oversized and trim-down method that makes creating precise and stunning units a breeze. While the finished block may look complex, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create with these innovative tools!

Students can pre-order the required tools and the “Geese on the Edge” Technique Sheet from Sewing and Vacuum Warehouse. Don’t miss this chance to take your quilting skills to the next level!

Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.

October 22, 2025(2 events)

All day: The Scissor Guy - Scissor Sharpening

All day
October 22, 2025

The Scissor Guy - Scissor Sharpening - Houston
Last Wednesday of the Month
Check or Exact Cash Only!

Dull scissors and blades no more! Bring your scissors, pinking shears, and rotary blades and get them sharpened by The Scissor Guy! Put your items in a bag with your name on it and drop it off it off at the store. Please make sure you drop off your items the day before to ensure they get sharpened. Same day drops offs are not guaranteed to get sharpened! Items will be available for pick up next business day at 10:00AM. If you are paying by check, please make checks out to The Scissor Guy.

Prices for Sharpening:

  • Scissors & Picking Shears - $4 + Tax
  • Rotary Blades - $3 + Tax

Check or Exact Change only!

For more information please call the store: 281-469-5377 Ext 1

1:00 pm: The Dolly Mamas


October 22, 2025

The Dolly Mamas - Conroe
The last Wednesday of Each Month - 1:00PM - 4:00PM

A special group of ladies sewing for girls in need!

Leader: Daphne Cox
Email - daphnecox_6@msn.com

 

October 23, 2025(1 event)

10:30 am: We Bee Stitchin'


October 23, 2025

We Bee Stitchin' - Houston
Fourth Thursday of Every Month - 10:30AM - 4:00PM
Price - $30 per year

Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for an all-day open sew with the We Bee Stitchin' sewing bee. We meet the fourth Thursday of every month from 10:30AM - 4:00PM. This is an open sewing group where members will be allowed to bring their machines and any unfinished projects they may want to work on and spend the day in the company of others sewing. Come for a few hours or stay all day and play! We Bee Stitchin' is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired to complete your projects!

What To Bring:

  • Your sewing machine
  • Your unfished projects and supplies
  • Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)

Club Leader: Stacey Chandler and Joanne Peterson
Email - stacey1622003@yahoo.com

Please be advised that this group's meeting day may be subject to change due to upcoming events.

October 24, 2025
October 25, 2025(2 events)

10:30 am: Bag Maker’s Sewciety – ByAnnie Changing Station


October 25, 2025

Instructor: AD White
Price – $40 Per person

Bag Maker’s Sewciety – ByAnnie Changing Station

 

 

Traveling with baby just got easier! In this class, you’ll create a stylish and practical wallet-style clutch that unfolds into a fully padded, extra-large changing pad with built-in storage.

The clutch is designed with convenience in mind:

  • Removable Changing Pad – Opens to a generous 22″ x 22″, fully padded for comfort, and easily detachable for laundering. Instructions are included for using PUL fabric to create a wipe-clean lining.

  • Smart Storage – Interior pockets keep diapers, wipes, and other baby essentials neatly organized.

  • Extra Features – An outer zippered pocket is perfect for personal items, while the handy flap closure keeps everything secure.

  • Versatile Carry Options – Drop it in any bag, strap it to your wrist, or clip it to your stroller for quick access on the go.

Finished measurements:

  • Clutch: 7¼”H x 11½”W x 2″D (closed) | 15½”H x 11½”W (open)

  • Changing Pad: 22″ x 22″ (folds neatly to fit inside the clutch)

By the end of class, you’ll have a functional and fashionable baby essential—perfect for parents on the move or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Students must pre-order from Sewing and Vacuum Warehouse no later than 2 weeks prior to the class. Students must have  pattern prior to class!

Purchase pattern:
ByAnnie Changing Station – $14.95 (sold separately)

Some class prep work is required for this class!

Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.

10:30 am: Embrilliance Stitch Artist Level 1 & 2 – Dry Brush Applique with Stephanie Thomas


October 25, 2025

Instructor: Stephanie Thomas
Price – $147.00 per class

Embrilliance Stitch Artist Level 1 & 2 – Dry Brush Applique

 

 

 

Learn a fun dry brush appliqué technique using Inktense dry palette fabric dyes! First we will digitize a simple appliqué and create an embroidery file. Next you'll learn to apply the dry brush fabric dyes. Ultimately we will sew out your new dry brush appliqué creation on your embroidery machine. Precut appliqué shapes provided and Inktense dry palette fabric dye set provided!

Students must email Stephanie their machine models and hoop size of their machine: stephdso@gmail.com

  • Basic knowledge of your embroidery machine is required.
  • Machines must be in good working order. 

Early Bird Special

 

Before October 5, 2025: $98.00
After October 5, 2025: $147.00

Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.

October 26, 2025
October 27, 2025
October 28, 2025(1 event)

10:30 am: One Block Wonder with Kathy Tucker


October 28, 2025

Instructor: Kathy Tucker
Price – $80 per person

One Block Wonder

Unleash your inner quilt artist in this two-month class! You’ll use the Studio 180 Design First Choice ruler to transform seven fabric panels into a wondrously magnificent One Block Wonder quilt. But the magic doesn’t stop there! You’ll also learn to add breathtaking embellishments using the Deb Tucker Studio 180 Design Star 60 tool, taking your quilt to a whole new level of sensational design.

This class is perfect for quilters ready to explore the stunning possibilities of the One Block Wonder technique and add their own creative flair. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the skills and confidence to create a truly unique and eye-catching quilt. Only $40 per class!

Full Class Dates:

  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 10:30AM – 2:30PM
  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.

October 29, 2025
October 30, 2025
October 31, 2025
November 1, 2025(1 event)

10:30 am: Embrilliance Stitch Artist - In the Hoop Applique Bag


November 1, 2025

Instructor: Stephanie Thomas
Early Bird Price – $98 per person
Regular Price – $147 per person

Embrilliance Stitch Artist - In the Hoop Applique Bag

 

 

Create your own stitch file for this In The Hoop appliqué zipper bag! Use the free trial of Stitchartist 1 & 2. You can sew endless original bags from this template! Learn how to create professional looking, quilted ITH products to gift or sell!

Bonus: Step by step video ITH bag sewing tutorial for you to use at home!

Early Bird Special

 

Before October 15, 2025: $98.00
After October 15, 2025: $147.00

 

Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.