Classroom Policies
Participation is not confirmed until payment has been received by Pinheads. Upon confirmation of participation, class requirements will be distributed.
- Class fees are refundable only in the form of a store credit, unless previous arrangements have been made.
- Class participants should bring the following to class every week: sewing machine, rotary cutter and mat, quilting ruler, thread, straight pins, stitch ripper, measuring tape, small scissors, safety pins, walking foot to fit your machine. Other supplies may be requested by the instructor. Please ensure your sewing machine is in good working order and that you know how to thread it.
- Supplies will be additional to the class fee unless otherwise stated.
- Class participants will be offered a 10 percent discount towards class supplies.
- Class participants are asked to pre-purchase class supplies so that classes can start on time.
- Cell phones should be put to silent or vibrate mode; phone conversations should be kept to a minimum so as not to disrupt the class.
- Participants are welcome to bring water bottles and non-greasy, non-sticky snacks.
Pinheads Class and Event Calendar
Open Sew Day
Participants will have an opportunity for a "sew-cial" day with like-minded sewists. This is a great opportunity to finish outstanding projects, or be awestruck and inspired by other projects. Advanced registration is required to ensure a spot is available.
Embroidery Day
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Beginning Quilting Daytime Sessions, January 21 start
Join Cathy to learn the fabulous creative world of quilting. Participants will learn fabric selection, cutting, sewing, quilting (with a walking foot) and binding. Everything you need to create a beautiful work of heart! Supplies will be required and a list will be provided once the class is confirmed. This is a 6-week series.
Classes
Classes
Embroidery Day
- Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am
- Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am
Embroidery Day - Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE
Beginning Quilting Daytime Sessions, January 21 start
- Jan 21, 2026 01:30 pm
- Jan 21, 2026 01:30 pm
Beginning Quilting Daytime Sessions, January 21 start - Jan 21, 2026 01:30 pm
Join Cathy to learn the fabulous creative world of quilting. Participants will learn fabric selection, cutting, sewing, quilting (with a walking foot) and binding. Everything you need to create a beautiful work of heart! Supplies will be required and a list will be provided once the class is confirmed. This is a 6-week series.
Cost: $ 200.00
Join Cathy to learn the fabulous creative world of quilting. Participants will learn fabric selection, cutting, sewing, quilting (with a walking foot) and binding. Everything you need to create a beautiful work of heart! Supplies will be required and a list will be provided once the class is confirmed. This is a 6-week series.
Cost: $ 200.00
Star Dance, January 23 and 30
- Jan 23, 2026 10:00 am
- Jan 23, 2026 10:00 am
Star Dance, January 23 and 30 - Jan 23, 2026 10:00 am
This amazing 2-block quilt is beginner friendly. Using snowballed corners and straight stitching create an entire quilt using a layer cake, fat quarters or scraps.
Cost: $ 100.00
This amazing 2-block quilt is beginner friendly. Using snowballed corners and straight stitching create an entire quilt using a layer cake, fat quarters or scraps.
Cost: $ 100.00
Jerry Sneakers, January 24
- Jan 24, 2026 09:00 am
- Jan 24, 2026 09:00 am
Jerry Sneakers, January 24 - Jan 24, 2026 09:00 am
Join Pinheads in this 1 day class where you will learn how to make fabric sneakers using SneakerKit soles and insoles. We will use a method developed and taught by pattern designer, Tara Sinclair of UhOh Creations, called "Jerry Sneakers". This method will teach you how to make the sneaker's outer pieces with quilting and finished seam edges. This means no raw edges and no seam binding! We will complete one sneaker in class, giving you the skills you need to make your second at home. To make the best use of your class time, there will be some class prep involved -- the pre-quilting of your exterior shoe fabric. You will also learn to use the "Sewing Awl" with a built in needle, that is included in the price of your kit. This Sewing Awl will be set up with thread in either black or white, depending on the colour of your soles. The Sewing Awls, which will go home with you, will be waiting for you in class! Class will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at Pinheads. Working knowledge of your sewing machine is a must! Upon confirmation of registration, students are requested to email cathy@pinheadsquilting.ca to indicate shoe size, sole colour, and grommet finish. Registrations and orders placed past December 15 will be the responsibility of the student involved to order and ensure product arrives in time for the class.
Cost: $ 100.00
Join Pinheads in this 1 day class where you will learn how to make fabric sneakers using SneakerKit soles and insoles. We will use a method developed and taught by pattern designer, Tara Sinclair of UhOh Creations, called "Jerry Sneakers". This method will teach you how to make the sneaker's outer pieces with quilting and finished seam edges. This means no raw edges and no seam binding! We will complete one sneaker in class, giving you the skills you need to make your second at home. To make the best use of your class time, there will be some class prep involved -- the pre-quilting of your exterior shoe fabric. You will also learn to use the "Sewing Awl" with a built in needle, that is included in the price of your kit. This Sewing Awl will be set up with thread in either black or white, depending on the colour of your soles. The Sewing Awls, which will go home with you, will be waiting for you in class! Class will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at Pinheads. Working knowledge of your sewing machine is a must! Upon confirmation of registration, students are requested to email cathy@pinheadsquilting.ca to indicate shoe size, sole colour, and grommet finish. Registrations and orders placed past December 15 will be the responsibility of the student involved to order and ensure product arrives in time for the class.
Cost: $ 100.00
Algorithm, January 31
- Jan 31, 2026 10:00 am
- Jan 31, 2026 10:00 am
Algorithm, January 31 - Jan 31, 2026 10:00 am
This beginner friendly quilt uses 10 inch squares (a layer cake or scraps) to create a wonderfully, whimsical diagonal pattern.
Cost: $ 50.00
This beginner friendly quilt uses 10 inch squares (a layer cake or scraps) to create a wonderfully, whimsical diagonal pattern.
Cost: $ 50.00
Embroidery Day
- Feb 21, 2026 10:00 am
- Feb 21, 2026 10:00 am
Embroidery Day - Feb 21, 2026 10:00 am
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE
Plaid Berry, February 28
- Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am
- Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am
Plaid Berry, February 28 - Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am
Large 18 inch blocks make this beginner-friendly top go together quickly. Â Learn how to make angled joins and accurate strip piecing.
Cost: $ 50.00
Large 18 inch blocks make this beginner-friendly top go together quickly. Â Learn how to make angled joins and accurate strip piecing.
Cost: $ 50.00
Beginning Quilting Evening Sessions, March 4 start
- Mar 04, 2026 06:00 pm
- Mar 04, 2026 06:00 pm
Beginning Quilting Evening Sessions, March 4 start - Mar 04, 2026 06:00 pm
Cathy will provide instruction to create a tabletopper which includes squares, half square triangles, sashing, borders, binding. Using a walking foot, you will quilt your own topper.
Cost: $ 200.00
Cathy will provide instruction to create a tabletopper which includes squares, half square triangles, sashing, borders, binding. Using a walking foot, you will quilt your own topper.
Cost: $ 200.00
Embroidery Day
- Mar 14, 2026 10:00 am
- Mar 14, 2026 10:00 am
Embroidery Day - Mar 14, 2026 10:00 am
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE
Embroidery Day
- Apr 11, 2026 10:00 am
- Apr 11, 2026 10:00 am
Embroidery Day - Apr 11, 2026 10:00 am
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE