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4112 S College Ave, Suite 112,
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Between Chili House & Hobby Lobby

ALL CLASSES through March 31st have been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 Health crisis.  Please call the store prior to coming and we will let you know how those classes will be made up.

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Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm
Sun - Closed
We will be closed for
the following Holidays:
New Years, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving & Christmas.
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ITH (In The Hoop Club): Sweet Pea - Free Form Table Runner (Place Mat)


ITH (In The Hoop Club): Sweet Pea - Free Form Table Runner (Place Mat)

Put your embroidery machine to work making a functional piece of fiber art.  This Free Form Place Mat can be part of you table setting or used as a hot pad for the dinner table.  Learn how to make this ITH (In the Hoop) Machine Embroidered Place Mat by Sweet Pea as part of our ITH Club. You will learn to embroider, assemble and complete the place mat  – including: shortcuts from the instructor and suggestions for tweaks to the original design.

Supply list:

  • Embroidery machine & embroidery unit in good working order
  • Foot control, power cord & embroidery feet
  • Scissors
  • Thread snips
  • Duckbill scissors
  • Wound bobbin
  • USB stick
  • Microtex Needle, size 90x14
  • Hoop Size: 240x150 minimum size
    • 50 weight sewing thread preferred,  but any cotton thread will work.
    • 5-7 coordinating and contrasting embroidery thread
    • 2 - 11" x 14" no-show mesh or lightweight cut-away stabilizer (size for 240x150 hoop).  Bring enough stabilizer for the hoop you plan to use
    • 2 - 7"x 9" Insul-Brite batting
    • 2 - 7" x 9" cotton batting (optional if you like a lofty look)
    • 5 - 5" x 9" fabric pieces (bring a few extra in case you change your mind as you go)
    • 1 - 12" x 15" backing/binding fabric

Class Supplies:

  • 505 adhesive spray (we will have this available)
  • Thread choices will also be available in class

Advanced Signup Required

Free Form Table Runner  files & instructions will be provided at first class


Materials Included: Embroidery CD, Handouts & Class supplies
Requirements: ADVANCED SIGNUP REQUIRED
Instructor: Kristen Otto
Instructor Bio: Kristen Otto
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.
COVID 19 Sewing Challenge
We are having a CHALLENGE: "HELP - I am tired of social distancing Sewing Challenge"
This is a challenge for those of you who are already tired of this social isolation! This pandemic could last a while.....so let's SEW!
We will be posting a challenge each week of something you can sew with fabric you have on hand and make a fun item you can use for gifts or yourself. Most projects will have a link to a video. If you need any supplies, we are can shop for you and either send your products to you or have curbside pickup available.
When you are finished, email a picture of your project or bring it by the store to be photographed the next time you come by. We will enter you in a drawing for one of MANY prizes that we will give away July 1st!
Winner's will be drawn from entries from the "HELP - I am tired of social distancing-Sewing Challenge " All photos will be posted on our Facebook so you can enjoy the variety of projects people are making!
  • NEW sewing machine
  • Package of Madeira decorative sewing thread
  • Market Basket
  • NEW steam iron
  • Sewing Mug
  • Decorative Umbrella
  • Embroidered Hand-Towel
  • Thank-you card collection
  • $20 Gift Card
  • Wall-Quilt Holder - Sewing machine version
  • Applique Kit 
If you have any questions or need help posting your pictures, please give us a call at 970-672-2147 or email info@the-sewingcircle.com

Week 1 project: Quick/Easy reversible Placemats
Click HERE to watch the video of the Fabric basket instructions for this challenge project
Your challenge project must show 2 baskets done in this style.
Good luck - have fun and enjoy sewing!
Week 2 project:  Quick/Fabric Baskets
Click HERE to watch the video of the Fabric basket instructions for this challenge project
Your challenge project must show 2 baskets done in this style.
Good luck - have fun and enjoy sewing!
Week 3 project:  Reusable Shopping Bags
Click HERE to watch the video of the Reusable Fabric Shopping Bag instructions for this challenge project.  Your challenge project must show 2 Bags done in this style.
Good luck - have fun and enjoy sewing!
  Week 4 Project: Reusable Un-Paper Towels
Click HERE to watch the video of the Reusable "Un-paper Towels" instructions for this challenge project
This week we have another tutorial that we would recommend: HERE
Your challenge project must show 10 "Un-paper towels" done in this style.
  Week 5 Project:  Drawstring Gift Bags
Click HERE to watch the video of the Drawstring Gift Bags instructions for this challenge project
This week we also have included a link to a document you can read or print. Click HERE
Your challenge project must show 3 Drawstring Giftbags done in this style.
  Week 6 Project:  Zippered Bags
Click HERE to watch the video of the zipper pouches instructions for this challenge project
This week we also have included a link to a document you can read or print. Click HERE
Your challenge project must show 2 zipper pouches done in this style.
  Week 7 Project:  Napkins with Mitered Corners
Click HERE to watch the video of the napkins with mitered corners instructions for this challenge project
This week we also have included a link to a document you can read or print. Click HERE
Your challenge project must show 4 napkins - showing your done in this style.
 
Week 8 Project:  Quilt as you go placemats!
Click HERE to watch the video of the napkins with mitered corners instructions for this challenge project.
A second video will show you how to bind the placemat. Click HERE to learn how to bind.
Your challenge project must show 2-4 Quilt as you go placemats done in this style.  Good luck - have fun and enjoy sewing!
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2020 NEW OWNER's class handout: Click HERE
2020 Creative Classes handout: Click HERE

Entries into our Sewing Challenge:
































































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