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  • IN PERSON: You Are a Star – A Liberated Quilting Class with Fern Royce
    IN PERSON: You Are a Star – A Liberated Quilting Class with Fern Royce
    Sat, May 11
    May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    The Liberated Star looks complicated but, the way Fern teaches it, it is actually a quick and easy block to construct. Use this new skill to make big ones, little ones, pointed or blunt, stars inside stars or feature one large star as the center of a medallion. This class will be held at Bay Quilts
  • IN PERSON: All-Inclusive Sew our Favorite Skirt with Kristen Takakuwa
    IN PERSON: All-Inclusive Sew our Favorite Skirt with Kristen Takakuwa
    Sat, May 18
    May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
    May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
    We're doing something special for this class! We are providing you with the pre-cut fabric, and everything else you need, to make our Favorite Skirt with Kristen Takakuwa. You get to focus on your sewing and will have more time to finish your garment. This is a great learn to sew class!!
  • ONLINE: Design Journal with Pati Fried
    ONLINE: Design Journal with Pati Fried
    Sun, May 19
    May 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – Jun 02, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Online
    May 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – Jun 02, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Online
    So many ideas, so much inspiration. How do you tune out all the noise and organize your thoughts into clear and concise design strategies? In a step by step process, discover your personal style and how to incorporate it into your work to create original designs that reflect who you are.
  • IN PERSON: Moon Over the Mountain with Sondra Von Burg
    IN PERSON: Moon Over the Mountain with Sondra Von Burg
    Sat, May 25
    May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Create this beautiful block by block quilt that straddles the American and Japanese quilting aesthetic while you learn a ton of important quilting skills. This class will be held at Bay Quilts
  • ONLINE: Make a Mystery Quilt #12
    ONLINE: Make a Mystery Quilt #12
    Wed, May 29
    May 29, 2024, 7:00 PM PDT – Jul 24, 2024, 8:00 PM PDT
    Online
    May 29, 2024, 7:00 PM PDT – Jul 24, 2024, 8:00 PM PDT
    Online
    Join us to make a Mystery Quilt with Nancy Williams! Every week, a new clue will be revealed, and by the end, you'll have a finished quilt top. What will it look like in the end? You won't know until you're finished! (8 week session)
  • IN PERSON: Winding Roads Quilt with Sondra Von Burg
    IN PERSON: Winding Roads Quilt with Sondra Von Burg
    Sat, Jun 01
    Jun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Jun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Create this beautiful Winding Roads quilt designed by Karen Matsumoto and taught by Sondra Von Burg. This class will be held at Bay Quilts
  • IN PERSON: All the Curves with Chelsea Hard
    IN PERSON: All the Curves with Chelsea Hard
    Sun, Jun 02
    Jun 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Jun 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    If you’ve ever looked at a quilt pattern and felt like you couldn't tackle it because it had curves, this is the class for you! In this class you will learn how to cut and sew curved shapes using the Clammy ruler. This class will be held at Bay Quilts
  • IN PERSON: Play all the Angles with Fern Royce
    IN PERSON: Play all the Angles with Fern Royce
    Sat, Jun 08
    Jun 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Including angles in your quilt design can add energy, rhythm or playfulness. Whether you are intimidated by angles and triangles or are an experienced quilter who wants a day of playing all the angles, this is the class for you. This class will be held at Bay Quilts
  • IN PERSON: Love Your Sewing Machine and Make Napkins with Stacey Sharman
    IN PERSON: Love Your Sewing Machine and Make Napkins with Stacey Sharman
    Sun, Jun 09
    Jun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
    Jun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
    Have a sewing machine gathering dust because you don't know how to use it? Want to learn how to sew but aren't sure where to start? Maybe you need a refresher to sew confidently? This is the class for you! Learn how to use your sewing machine and make a set of cloth napkins. Held at Ace Makerspace
  • IN PERSON: English Paper Piecing Sew-Along with Jean Smith
    IN PERSON: English Paper Piecing Sew-Along with Jean Smith
    Sun, Jun 09
    Jun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:55 AM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Jun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:55 AM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Want to create a gorgeous hand-sewn 12-block sampler quilt with the utmost precision? Want a portable project for your road trips? Want to learn how to giggle at y-seams and curves? Then this series of classes is for you. This class will be held at Bay Quilts
  • IN PERSON: Soft Cloth Doll Club with Sondra Von Burg
    IN PERSON: Soft Cloth Doll Club with Sondra Von Burg
    Sun, Jun 09
    Jun 09, 2024, 12:10 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Jun 09, 2024, 12:10 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Soft Cloth Doll Club at Bay Quilts is for anyone who is looking for an active doll making community. Whether you want make a doll, a teddy bear, learn soft sculpting, or increase your 3-D fabric skills. Master cloth doll maker Sondra Von Burg brings her 30 years of doll making expertise.
  • IN PERSON: Create an Original Modern Quilt with Karen Bolan
    IN PERSON: Create an Original Modern Quilt with Karen Bolan
    Sat, Jun 15
    Jun 15, 2024, 10:30 AM PDT – Jun 22, 2024, 2:30 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Jun 15, 2024, 10:30 AM PDT – Jun 22, 2024, 2:30 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Have you been wanting to design your own quilts? This is your opportunity to create your own minimal geometric design and learn how to make it. [Please Note: You will not be making this quilt, you will be designing and making your own.] Class will be held at Bay Quilts
  • IN PERSON: Make Jeans with Beth Galvin
    IN PERSON: Make Jeans with Beth Galvin
    Sun, Jun 16
    Jun 16, 2024, 10:00 AM PDT – Jun 23, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Jun 16, 2024, 10:00 AM PDT – Jun 23, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Jeans have so many specific, tricky techniques that can make them intimidating. Conquer your fears and have fun! This class will teach you everything you need to know to tackle most jeans patterns. Imagine how cool you'll feel when you say, "I made them!" Class Held at Bay Quilts
  • IN PERSON: Soft Cloth Doll Club with Sondra Von Burg
    IN PERSON: Soft Cloth Doll Club with Sondra Von Burg
    Sun, Jul 14
    Jul 14, 2024, 12:10 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Jul 14, 2024, 12:10 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Bay Quilt’s Soft Cloth Doll Club is for anyone who is looking for an active doll making community. Whether you want make a doll, a teddy bear, learn soft sculpting, or increase your 3-D fabric skills. Master cloth doll maker Sondra Von Burg brings her 30 years of doll making expertise.
  • IN PERSON: Square Dancing – A Liberated Squares Class with Fern Royce
    IN PERSON: Square Dancing – A Liberated Squares Class with Fern Royce
    Time is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Time is TBD
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Learn how to liberate a square from the confines of just being a square. With enough play, you just might find your squares are dancing! This class will be held at Bay Quilts
  • ONLINE: Mystery Quilt Revealed - Hidden Wells Block
    ONLINE: Mystery Quilt Revealed - Hidden Wells Block
    Time is TBD
    Online
    The Mystery Quilt Revealed series takes the mystery out of making a Mystery Quilt. You know the pattern prior to class so you can focus on fabric selection and skill building.
  • IN STUDIO: Private Garment Sewing Lesson with Beth Galvin
    IN STUDIO: Private Garment Sewing Lesson with Beth Galvin
    We will work with you to find a good time!
    We will work with you to find a good time!
    Hello Stitch Studio, 1708 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
    We will work with you to find a good time!
    Hello Stitch Studio, 1708 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
    Sometimes, you just need some one-on-one time with an expert. Our expert garment sewing instructor, Beth Galvin, is now available for private lessons at the studio!
  • IN PERSON: Cool as a Cactus Quilt with Karen Bolan
    IN PERSON: Cool as a Cactus Quilt with Karen Bolan
    Sat, May 04
    May 04, 2024, 10:00 AM PDT – May 05, 2024, 2:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    May 04, 2024, 10:00 AM PDT – May 05, 2024, 2:00 PM PDT
    Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
    Does creating color transparency throw you for a loop? Are you intimidated by curves but love precision piecing? Karen will walk you through it all as you tackle the Cool as a Cactus Quilt. Class will be held at Bay Quilts
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Instructor: Valerie Gibbins

Valerie is a native of Oakland and a lifelong sewist. She recently moved back to the Bay Area after attending graduate school in Philadelphia and working as a Textile Designer in North Carolina. Her obsession with fabric and passion for creating with her hands has provided her with knowledge in multiple areas of design: apparel, textiles, and accessories. In addition to her design knowledge, Valerie brings her teaching experience to Hello Stitch, where she hopes to encourage confidence in everyone's creative abilities. 
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