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 Thank you for selecting one of our classes.

We look forward to working with you and sharing the joy of learning new skills. Please be familiar with the following policies before signing up
and attending our events and classes: 

If you are attending an all day workshop we will take a short break mid day for lunch on your own. Make it simple when you order a bag lunch from Banter's Meat next door at least 2 days in advance at: (317) 922-1080 or bring your own lunch.   



For information about a specific class such a supplies needed or prerequisites for the class please contact the teacher. You will find their information listed in the class description. You will not receive any reminder to attend the class. When you sign up you are responsible for remembering to attend and for having the appropriate supplies when you arrive. 

If you have general questions about class scheduling or policies, please contact Sandy at sandy@alwaysinstitches1.com


  • Please be sure we have a valid email address when registering and check your email regularly for updates.
  • If you are unable to attend a class for which you are registered, you may re-sell your seat, but we do not offer any refunds.  This is because our teachers plan for your attendance and are paid in full whether you attend or not. Please be sure to inform the teacher if you make this change. 
  • After you have registered for a class, if we cancel or reschedule you are entitled to a full refund of the class fee. We will do our best to notify you of cancellation or delays.   
  • When the minimum number of students for a class is not met the class maybe canceled. 
  • Please help support our shop by purchasing supplies with us. It is important to begin with appropriate materials and we make every effort to carry the specific items requested by your instructor. We depend on those purchases to keep our classrooms open. 
  •  Do not bring guests or children to class unless they are attending as a paid student. No children may be left unsupervised anywhere in our shop. 
  •  As a courtesy to others do not wear cologne or scented lotions when in our shop. Many people are very allergic to these scents.
  • Always silence your cell phone while in class.  If you must take a call, please step out of the classroom so as not to disrupt the discussion or other students.

Not For Profit Classroom Use Form - If you are a not for profit group that would like to use one of our rooms, please complete the paperwork and email to sandy@alwaysinstitches1.com

Classroom Teachers Room Use and Responsibility form - If you are interested in teaching a class at the shop, please complete the paperwork and email to sandy@alwaysinstitches1.com
Class Codes - letters (explained below), year, month, day
 K - Knitting, CS - Cross Stitch, CR - Crochet, HQ - Long arm, Q - Quilting, BOM - Block of the Month, R - Retreat, S - Sewing, N - Needle Felting, P - Painting,
PN - Punchneedle, TS - Trunk Show, W - Wool, EPP - English Paper Piecing, ME - Machine Embroidery,

Classes


Come and crochet creatures with me. This is for all levels of crocheters. We will work through a pattern and create a stuffie together.

Cost: $ 20.00
Come and crochet creatures with me. This is for all levels of crocheters. We will work through a pattern and create a stuffie together.

Cost: $ 20.00
Learn EPP techniques from nationally known educator, pattern and fabric designer Missie Carpenter

Cost: $ 45.00
This is a Beginning knitter project, however, if you have not been knitting for an extended period of time and have always desired to knit a sweater, this is a great project.

Cost: $ 50.00
This class if for those who already have basic knitting skills have a project problem

Cost: $ 5.00
This class if for those who already have basic knitting skills have a project problem.

Cost: $ 5.00
Knit a top Down Stranded Sweater with a solid basic color for body and one solid color for the stranded work using worsted yarn.

Cost: $ 40.00
This class if for those who already have basic knitting skills have a project problem

Cost: $ 5.00
This class if for those who already have basic knitting skills have a project problem.

Cost: $ 5.00
Bring a needle felting project you have been working on and join us. There will be a demonstration of needle felting techniques followed by time to work on your own projects

Cost: $ 15.00
Come join Mary Buvia to learn about painting designs , flowers, etc on quilted or unquilted projects

Cost: $ 65.00
Learn how to create a punch needle with nationally known educator, pattern and fabric designer Missie Carpenter.

Cost: $ 65.00
Detailed instruction including batting, threads, needles and more during this two session class - one week apart. Design will be stitched in Session 2

Cost: $ 75.00
This series of six classes explores patchwork techniques and skills to build quilting knowledge while creating small projects.

Cost: $ 35.00
This instructional class is a follow up to the new owner class. You will review and follow up on learning your machine incorporating a small hands on sewing project

Cost: $ 35.00
Use the fun pattern by Zakka Workshop to create an adorable bag

Cost: $ 60.00
Enjoy a lunch included trunk show with nationally known educator, pattern and fabric designer Missie Carpenter

Cost: $ 20.00
Learn the basics of wool applique from nationally known educator, pattern and fabric designer Missie Carpenter.

Cost: $ 35.00
Starts January 2025 as a 12 month program

Cost: $ 10.00
Starts January 2025 as an 11 BOM month program

Cost: $ 20.00
Due to popular demand a Wednesday Cross Stitchers group will be offered!

Cost: $ 5.00
Due to popular demand a Wednesday Cross Stitchers group will be offered!

Cost: $ 5.00
This "know it show it" group club is for Handi Quilter owners.

Cost: $ 5.00
Find our what to do with charm squares in this fun monthly club!

Cost: $ 5.00
Find our what to do with charm squares in this fun monthly club!

Cost: $ 5.00
Find our what to do with charm squares in this fun monthly club!

Cost: $ 5.00
Find out what to do with charm squares in this fun monthly club!

Cost: $ 5.00
Find our what to do with charm squares in this fun monthly club!

Cost: $ 5.00
Find our what to do with charm squares in this fun monthly club!

Cost: $ 5.00
Join us on a fun journey of using your stash and purchased background and spool fabric to make this fun 72 1/2" x 90 1/2" quilt

Cost: $ 150.00
Let's make 12 wall hangings or a wool and flannel quilt as you follow Bertie through the year.

Cost: $ 29.99
Join with others for a day of stitching!

Cost: $ 35.00
Join with other stitchers at our shop for a fun couple of days in shared crafting. Sleep in your own bed!

Cost: $ 99.99
Join us for our 3rd annual Stitch Away in Shipshewana Indiana. Sure to be fun for all level of stitchers and shoppers!

Cost: $ 49.99

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