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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


Whether you're just getting started or have hooks in every room, this class is perfect for you!

Cost: $ 20.00
Whether you're just getting started or have hooks in every room, this class is perfect for you!

Cost: $ 20.00
Whether you're stuck on a tricky stitch or just want some company while you crochet, this is the class for you!

Cost: $ 5.00
Ready to turn the classic granny squares into a cozy, handmade sweater?

Cost: $ 35.00
Ready to take your amigurumi skills to the next level? This is the class for you.

Cost: $ 20.00
Whether you're stuck on a tricky stitch or just want some company while you crochet, this is the class for you!

Cost: $ 5.00
Come experience the art - and joy - of cartonnage, the French art of box making.

Cost: $ 48.00
Learn the basics of using the Pro-Stitcher or Pro-Stitcher Lite software with a Handi Quilter longarm machine.

Cost: $ 60.00
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
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
Bring a needle felting project you have been working on and join us. It is fun to be together while we work!

Cost: $ 15.00
Lori Holt's Prairie Picnic Quilt is a nod to the lazy days of summer and picnics.

Cost: $ 225.99
Stitch up some summer fun! In this hands-on sewing camp, kids will learn basic sewing machine skills

Cost: $ 180.00
Starts January 2025 as an 11 BOM month program - it's not too late to join this program!

Cost: $ 20.00
3rd 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
Does long arm quilting interest you, and you'd like to learn more about it? Or do you just want a review of longarm quilting basics?

Cost: $ 90.00
Quilters everywhere LOVE the excitement and fun of free-motion quilting-and it's easier than you think!

Cost: $ 45.00
If you love precision and consistency in your quilting rulers, you will love using design rulers and templates!

Cost: $ 45.00
Pro-Stitcher is an intuitive computer-quilting system designed to especially for use with Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines.

Cost: $ 90.00
Interested in building a library of designs you can use with confidence?

Cost: $ 45.00
This mystery program runs during August and September of 2025.

Cost: $ 50.00

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