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At Quilt Connection, you’ll find over 6000 bolts of designer fabrics, from around the world, along with the newest book titles, patterns, notions, kits, and machine embroidery supplies to meet your creative needs. As an authorized dealer of both Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff, we carry a full line of sewing machines, as well as provide qualified repair services for all machine brands. Located in Rapid City, SD, our shop features a welcoming atmosphere where learning and creativity thrive. We offer a wide range of classes, with friendly instructors to encourage and support you, and fun staff members who are always happy to assist you in any way they can.

Classes


Unleash your creativity in our engaging Hand Embroidery class! Designed for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of hand embroidery, from selecting the right materials to mastering essential stitches.

Cost: $ 10.00
This is an open sew day for the beginning quilter to come into the shop and spend the day quilting in a community environment. An instructor will be present to assist you as you work through the constructions of one or more of your beginning quilting projects.

Cost: $ FREE
Come learn the basics of quilting while constructing a small baby quilt. You will leave this class knowing how to choose and use thread, needles, cutters and rules, and how to choose the best fabrics for your project. You will learn how to construct a nine patch and half square triangle blocks and how strip piecing makes block construction easy and fast! All of this is done while meeting new people and enjoying being a part of the quilt community in a small group. Space is limited so sign up soon! Only 8 seats available.

Cost: $ 100.00
This class is designed for those who are new to the art of wool appliqué and are eager to learn the basics in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you have some experience with other types of needlework or are a complete novice, this class will provide you with the foundational skills needed to create beautiful wool appliqué projects.

Cost: $ 15.00
Double your fun by making Cat?s Cradle units two at a time in six different sizes from squares and rectangles.

Learn to machine quilt on your home machine. If you have ever wanted to give machine quilting on your home machine a try, this is the class for you! You will learn how to set up your space, put your quilt sandwich together, and a number of quilting designs to stitch out. Machine Quilting Idea Book is recommended but not necessary to take the class.

Cost: $ 25.00
Join our vibrant Machine Embroidery Club, a welcoming community dedicated to all things machine embroidery! Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an experienced embroiderer looking to share your expertise, this free club is the perfect space for you. In our club, members can engage in lively discussions, share innovative ideas, and collaborate on projects. We provide a supportive environment where you can ask questions, seek advice, and discover new techniques. From tips on selecting the right machine and supplies to exploring advanced embroidery designs, everyone will find valuable insights tailored to their skill level. Our club encourages creativity and experimentation, making it an ideal place to connect with fellow embroidery enthusiasts. Join us to enhance your skills, inspire others, and enjoy the art of machine embroidery together!

Cost: $ FREE
Learn the basics of your new machine. Free if you purchased your machine at Quilt Connection.

Cost: $ 40.00
Learn how to fully utilize the embroidery component of your embroidery machine. Free if you purchased your machine at Quilt Connection.

Cost: $ 40.00
Learn the "finer points" of your machine. Free if you purchased your machine at Quilt Connection.

Cost: $ 40.00
Learn how to use your Serger Machine. Class is free if you purchased your machine from Quilt Connections.

Cost: $ 40.00
Join Us for Our FREE Wool Appliqué Open Sew Day! Calling all wool enthusiasts—mark your calendars for a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie! We invite you to our FREE Open Sew Day at Quilt Connection, happening on the first Tuesday of every month from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, starting September 3rd.  No need to sign up—just show up!

Cost: $ FREE
You need to finish that quilt! Binding is the last step (or next to last if you add a label). You?ll learn how to put binding strips together, miter the corners, and stitch or hand sew it down. This is a 1-2 hour class.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Tucker Trimmer Corner Beam & Sliver class is designed to enhance quilters' skills and accuracy by focusing on the use of Studio 180 Design tools. This class introduces the Corner Beam unit, which allows quilters to create unique quilt designs with a variety of combinations, twists, and turns. Despite the complex appearance of the designs, the construction process is straightforward, allowing quilters to achieve precision piecing with ease. The class also covers the construction of the Sliver unit, which builds upon the Corner Beam techniques to further expand design possibilities.

Cost: $ 25.00
The Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star class is designed to teach students the techniques needed to create the traditional Lemoyne Star quilt block with increased accuracy and efficiency. The class focuses on the Rapid Fire method, which simplifies the construction process and minimizes fabric waste. This course is suitable for quilters who are looking to enhance their skills and learn advanced techniques in quilt block construction. Participants will receive detailed instructions and guidance to master the Lemoyne Star pattern, ensuring precise and beautiful results.

Cost: $ 25.00
Square Squared Class: The Square Squared class focuses on teaching students how to create precise and accurate quilt blocks using the Square Squared tool. This tool simplifies the construction of Diamond Square units without the need for paper foundation piecing. The class covers techniques for making oversized units that are then trimmed down for precision. Students will learn to use the tool for various quilt blocks, including Stacked Squares, Pineapple Blocks, Snail’s Trail Blocks, and a unique version of the Flying Goose called Birds of Paradise. The class is designed to enhance quilting skills and ensure crisp seams and precise points in quilt projects.

Cost: $ 25.00
The "Tucker Trimmer and Shaded Four Patch" class is designed to teach quilters how to use the Tucker Trimmer tool effectively and create a Shaded Four Patch unit. This course utilizes Deb Tucker's method of strip piecing to construct the Shaded Four Patch. Participants will learn techniques to improve their quilting precision and accuracy, focusing on creating these specific patchwork units.

Cost: $ 25.00
The V Block, Sidekick, and High/Low techniques is designed for beginner quilters looking to improve their piecing skills and explore creative quilting possibilities.

Cost: $ 25.00
The Tucker Trimmer Wing Clipper I class focuses on teaching quilters how to use the Wing Clipper I tool to create Flying Geese units. This tool, along with the Fast Flying Geese construction technique, allows participants to make four finished units from five squares. The unique feature of this method is that each unit is constructed slightly oversized, enabling precise trimming to achieve perfect seam placement after sewing and pressing. This ensures that every unit is exactly right, which is particularly beneficial for projects involving Flying Geese units.

Cost: $ 25.00
Join us for an evening of sewing with friends, where you're free to work at your own pace on any project that sparks your creativity. Whether you're arranging blocks from years past, hand piecing or doing wool appliqué, even cross stitch, come get those UFO’s off the shelf and finished! Cost includes pizza and the space to work, but please bring your own drink in a securely sealed cup. If you have allergies, feel free to bring your own food for a worry-free experience. Let's finish up those UFO’s and socialize together! Must register so we can plan space accordingly and know how much pizza to order! Please let us know if you will need machine space or hand project seating. We're excited to see this group of sewers come together to tackle some of your overdue projects! Machine space is limited to make sure you call and reserve your spot or spots if you are bringing friends!

Cost: $ 10.00

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New Machine Owner: Intermediate Class

Learn the "finer points" of your machine. Free if you purchased your machine at Quilt Connection.

Basic Hand Embroidery Class

Unleash your creativity in our engaging Hand Embroidery class! Designed for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of hand embroidery, from selecting the right materials to mastering essential stitches.

New Machine Owner: Embroidery Class

Learn how to fully utilize the embroidery component of your embroidery machine. Free if you purchased your machine at Quilt Connection.

Oct 19
Machine Embroidery Club
Oct 22
Cat's Cradle Creative Grids Class
Oct 23
New Machine Owner: Serger Class

Block Swappers Club

Join our new Block Swappers Club
and enjoy the fun of swapping blocks and making really scrappy quilts.


Make 12 identical blocks each month for six months and end up with 72 different blocks!

For only $5 you will receive instructions, block pattern, scrappy quilts ideas, and six months of swapping fun. Meet the other swappers at exclusive swap meets!

Sign up anytime in December and January. Your first 12 blocks are due in the store by February 1. We will swap 'em up so you can get 'em back after the 10th of the month.
Some questions you may have . . .
Can I start later?  Yes, but you will have fewer blocks at the end.
I want more blocks; can I send in more? You can pay $5 more and get a second membership.  Bring in two different sets each month and get back twice as many blocks, but you may get some duplicates between the two sets.

I have lots of scraps.  Do all of the blocks I make need to be the same?  No. Use your scraps, but keep to the theme.  It's just easier to make them all the same. 

What if I have to miss a month? Oh no! Try not to, but if you must, it’s okay. If you know in advance, drop off two months, labeled in separate bags, and we will save them and swap them for you while you are gone. Or just skip it and have fewer blocks at the end.