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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


Make your junk mail into a creative booklet

Cost: $ 20.00
Come and dust off your skills, advance your knowledge or start your journey as a fiber artist with our Make and Go Washcloth class.

Cost: $ 20.00
I know that a snowball isn't a very exciting thing to make, but it is a perfect way to learn the art of Amigurumi!

Cost: $ 25.00
Come join a 2-part class on creating a Highland Cow! We will be following CrochetGrove's pattern for this creature.

Cost: $ 20.00
This is a 4 week course wherein you will learn all knitting techniques

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
This is a 4 week course wherein you will learn all knitting techniques

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
Join Janet and knit this fun National Park Hat!

Cost: $ 30.00
This is a 3 week course wherein you will learn all knitting techniques.

Cost: $ 30.00
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
Rent our longarm quilting machine for the day. We have an Amara24 on a twelve foot frame. We provide the machine, frame, and thread. You, the quilter, provide the ideas and move the machine to create the quilting designs.

Cost: $ 125.00
Rent our longarm quilting machine for the day. We have an Amara24 on a twelve foot frame. We provide the machine, frame, and thread. You, the quilter, provide the ideas and move the machine to create the quilting designs.

Cost: $ 125.00
Rent our longarm quilting machine for the day. We have an Amara24 on a twelve foot frame. We provide the machine, frame, and thread. You, the quilter, provide the ideas and move the machine to create the quilting designs.

Cost: $ 125.00
New owners class - bring your machine, manual and all accessories to learn how to operate the basic functions. Call the shop to schedule this class. Various times and dates are available.

Cost: $ 60.00
Come and paint 2 double-sided barn quilts.

Cost: $ 100.00
Brighten up your spring table with this easy to piece runner!

Cost: $ 30.00
Explore patchwork techniques and skills to build quilting knowledge while creating small projects. Join anytime, classes do not depend on previous experience.

Cost: $ 35.00
Lori Holt's Prairie Picnic Quilt is a nod to the lazy days of summer and picnics.

Cost: $ 225.99
Explore patchwork techniques and skills to build quilting knowledge while creating small projects. Join anytime, classes do not depend on previous experience.

Cost: $ 35.00
Explore patchwork techniques and skills to build quilting knowledge while creating small projects. Join anytime, classes do not depend on previous experience.

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

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

Cost: $ 20.00
4th Saturday starting in September and running each month through February of 2026.

Cost: $ 20.00
A Wednesday evening cross stitcher session will be offered twice a month

Cost: $ 5.00
A Wednesday evening cross stitcher session will be offered twice a month

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

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

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 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
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
Buy this passport to participate in the Indiana Quilters Trail Shop Hop

Cost: $ 14.99
Join us at the Always Next Door Event Center for a day filled with fiber fun!

Cost: $ 5.00
The most important resource for your shop hopping tour of Indiana in 2025

Cost: $ 12.95
Join us for a rest-filled day of uninterrupted stitching!

Cost: $ 15.00
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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