Sweatshirt Jacket Workshop

Instructor: Ann Czompo

This is a 2 day class. Price of workshop includes both days and the pattern.

“Sweatshirt fun for everyone! Turn a sweatshirt into a stunning vest, jacket, or pullover in your choice of colors and prints. Repurpose a favorite sweatshirt with pretty fabric scraps! Learn Gail’s sew and shrink, raw-edge patchwork technique. Don’t pre-shrink your fabric or sweatshirt - washing and during frays the patches and creates wonderful texture. You’ll be amazed at how your sweatshirt gets transformed in the process!” -Gail Abeloe of Brookshire Design Studio

Supplies for this project:

Pattern: I Can’t Believe It’s A Sweatshirt!, designed by Gail Abeloe. #07753 - The price of the workshop includes the purchase of the pattern.

Sweatshirt - Select a sweatshirt with set-in sleeves, a size or two larger than you would normally wear. If you are tall you might want to get a man’s sweatshirt which will likely be longer in the body and sleeves. 

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual, presser feet, and 1/4” foot or preferred way to create a 1/4” seam allowance). Lubricating the machine and a new needle (12/80 or 14/90 microtex, sharp, or topstitch. Because you are sewing on a knit, a stretch needle 14/90 might be useful if stitching is uneven or skipping stitches) recommended.

Rulers & Mat: Recommend 18” x 24” mat minimum with guide or lines marked on the mat, and 6” x 24” ruler. Rotary cutter with new blade.

General: scissors, seam ripper, lots of regular pins, 3-4 spools of thread matching the sweatshirt.

Fabric:

8 Fat Quarters (18” x 22”) or 1/4 yards of different fabrics (color, texture, scale of design). Coordinated bundles are great. Or go crazy and use a variety of scraps.

1 yard fabric for binding, if you wish to do that. You can also sew the ribbing back onto the sweatshirt neck and sleeve cuffs.

DO NOT PRE-WASH THE SWEATSHIRT OR FABRIC! The texture of the jacket comes after the fabrics are sown to the sweatshirt, and it is machine washed and dried.

As always we encourage you to shop your stash! However, if you would need/want something for class, you will get a 15% discount at the shop for any class supplies!

Cost: $75

Sweatshirt Jacket Workshop

Instructor: Ann Czompo

This is a 2 day class. Price of workshop includes both days and the pattern.

“Sweatshirt fun for everyone! Turn a sweatshirt into a stunning vest, jacket, or pullover in your choice of colors and prints. Repurpose a favorite sweatshirt with pretty fabric scraps! Learn Gail’s sew and shrink, raw-edge patchwork technique. Don’t pre-shrink your fabric or sweatshirt - washing and during frays the patches and creates wonderful texture. You’ll be amazed at how your sweatshirt gets transformed in the process!” -Gail Abeloe of Brookshire Design Studio

Supplies for this project:

Pattern: I Can’t Believe It’s A Sweatshirt!, designed by Gail Abeloe. #07753 - The price of the workshop includes the purchase of the pattern.

Sweatshirt - Select a sweatshirt with set-in sleeves, a size or two larger than you would normally wear. If you are tall you might want to get a man’s sweatshirt which will likely be longer in the body and sleeves. 

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual, presser feet, and 1/4” foot or preferred way to create a 1/4” seam allowance). Lubricating the machine and a new needle (12/80 or 14/90 microtex, sharp, or topstitch. Because you are sewing on a knit, a stretch needle 14/90 might be useful if stitching is uneven or skipping stitches) recommended.

Rulers & Mat: Recommend 18” x 24” mat minimum with guide or lines marked on the mat, and 6” x 24” ruler. Rotary cutter with new blade.

General: scissors, seam ripper, lots of regular pins, 3-4 spools of thread matching the sweatshirt.

Fabric:

8 Fat Quarters (18” x 22”) or 1/4 yards of different fabrics (color, texture, scale of design). Coordinated bundles are great. Or go crazy and use a variety of scraps.

1 yard fabric for binding, if you wish to do that. You can also sew the ribbing back onto the sweatshirt neck and sleeve cuffs.

DO NOT PRE-WASH THE SWEATSHIRT OR FABRIC! The texture of the jacket comes after the fabrics are sown to the sweatshirt, and it is machine washed and dried.

As always we encourage you to shop your stash! However, if you would need/want something for class, you will get a 15% discount at the shop for any class supplies!

Cost: $75

Tidewater Regional Quilt Study

Do you love old quilts? Do you want to discover their stories? Do you wat to know more about the people who made them? Join us from 2 PM- 4PM on one Friday a month! Please call the shop at (757) 808-5947 to reserve you seat, as space is limited.

Reminder: Those that purchased a 5th Saturday Project Bag in May, your challenge is due 30 Aug 2025!

What is the 5th Saturday Challenge??  Every month that has a 5th Saturday, you can purchase a 5th Saturday bag and use the ingredients to make any project your heart desires.

The guidelines are: 
You must use at least a piece (no size requirements) of all the fabric in the bag.
You may add additional fabric. 

All projects are due at the next 5th Saturday and will then be hung in the store for a selected amount of time for visitors to vote on their favorite project.
Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. 

Cost: $14.99
Challenge bags available while supplies last.

Our 2nd Anniversary Bash

There will be games, prizes, Authors, Dominion Dogs, Sales and all around fun for the entire day.

All sales from the week continue until we close the doors on Saturday.

Author of Fun With Panels and Playful Panel Quilts will be in the shop to sign books.

Bring your book, or pick one up in the shop to have it signed by the author.

FREE Fat Quarter with every purchase….

Finesse Thread 1500yd Spools 30% off.

Fabric Panels 30% off. (Some exclusions)

30% Off All Christmas fabric from the past years. (New Christmas fabric excluded)

Skinny Bolt Sale!!

It’s that time again for another Skinny Bolt Sale. We have many skinny bolts (4 yards or less) that we have “skinnied” the price just for you ! The bolts are selected and placed on a certain shelf.

From selected bolts:

Buy (1) yard, receive 20% off

Buy (2) yards, receive 25% off

Buy the rest of the bolt, receive 30% off!

Can not wait to see you on Saturday (5 July) our Skinny Bolt Sale! We are open 10am - 4pm!

Tidewater Regional Quilt Study

Do you love old quilts? Do you want to discover their stories? Do you wat to know more about the people who made them? Join us from 2 PM- 4PM on one Friday a month! Please call the shop at (757) 808-5947 to reserve you seat, as space is limited.

Reminder: Those that purchased a 5th Saturday Project Bag in March, your challenge is due 31 May 2025!

What is the 5th Saturday Challenge??  Every month that has a 5th Saturday, you can purchase a 5th Saturday bag and use the ingredients to make any project your heart desires.

The guidelines are: 
You must use at least a piece (no size requirements) of all the fabric in the bag.
You may add additional fabric. 

All projects are due at the next 5th Saturday and will then be hung in the store for a selected amount of time for visitors to vote on their favorite project.
Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. 

Cost: $14.99
Challenge bags available while supplies last.

Casserole Carrier Workshop

As the “Bring a Dish” season is coming, Ann is sharing how to make a casserole carrier for your next event! Super cute and fun! Space is limited! Therefore, call to reserve your spot today at (757) 808-5947.

Supplies:

Rulers & mat: Recommend 18” x 24” mat minimum, and 6” x 24” ruler.

General: scissors, seam ripper, regular pins, neutral thread for construction, compatible colors for quilting. Optional: blue painter tape to mark quilting lines.

Fabric: (We always encourage you to shop your stash!)

1 1/2 yards 100% yard cotton 44” wide “fancy” fabric for outside (handle) panel and ties. 2 tabs 4” x 4” fancy fabric for closing dowel pockets.

1 1/2 yards 100% yard cotton 44” wide fabric for inside fabric lining.

Optional: 1 1/2 yards silver lining instead of cotton (the type used for ironing board covers).

Two 12” x .5” inch dowels.

Velcro 3/4” wide hook and loop tape for tabs, 4” - Ann will supply.

Batting - 45 x 60 cotton.

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual, presser feet - 1/4” foot for construction, walking foot for construction & quilting, darning/freehand foot for quilting if you prefer. Lubricating the machine, and a new needle  (12/80 or 14/90 microtex, sharp, or topstitch) recommended.

Any supplies needed for the class, we offer a 15% discount in the store. You also will enjoy a 15% discount on the day of the workshop!

Cost: $35

What is the 5th Saturday Challenge??  Every month that has a 5th Saturday, you can purchase a 5th Saturday bag and use the ingredients to make any project your heart desires.

The guidelines are: 
You must use at least a piece (no size requirements) of all the fabric in the bag.
You may add additional fabric. 

All projects are due at the next 5th Saturday and will then be hung in the store for a selected amount of time for visitors to vote on their favorite project.
Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. 

Cost: $14.99
Challenge bags available while supplies last.

Bargello Workshop

Instructor: Ann Czompo

Finished Quilt: Approximately 43” Wide x 33” High

A Bargello is a quilt made by sewing long, narrow strips of fabric together to create a wavy, tapestry-like design that appears to have movement. The technique is based on a 17th-century Florentine needlepoint embroidery style.  These patterns look complicated, but they're actually a fine fit for beginning quilters. If you can sew a straight seam, you can do this! Ann, will guide us throw her favorite method to achieve this beautiful quilt!

Supplies for this quilt:

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual, presser feet, and 1/4” foot or preferred way to create a 1/4” seam allowance). Lubricating the machine and a new needle (12/80 microtex, sharp, or topstitch) recommended.

Rulers & Mat: Recommend 18” x 24” mat minimum with guide or lines marked on the mat, and 6” x 24” ruler.

Small paper squares, post it notes, etc., to label columns and rows.

General: scissors, seam ripper, regular pins plus 3-4 large safety pins).

Neutral thread for construction.

Fabric:

8 fat quarters (18” x 22”) labeling them A through H

Arrange in order from light to dark, for example. The greatest contrast needs be between H & A

1/4 yard for inside borders

1 yard for borders and binding

Batting

Backing

Prior to the class:

At time of registration, you will be given cutting instructions for fabrics to be completed before the class begins.

Cost: $45

Clam Up Workshop

Instructor: Ute Hallstein

Easy & fun to make, and are perfect for storing and carrying make-up, sewing supplies, tech gear, and “sew” much more! Come and join the fun with our local bag making expert, Ute! Ute will guide you through how to make this adorable and practical zipper pouch in this fun workshop.

15% off supplies for the workshop, and 15% on most items in store on the day of the workshop. We always encourage you to shop your stash first!

Supplies:

The pattern, “Clam Up,” from By Annie. This is not included in the workshop cost. However, you can purchase yours at HALO Inspirations Quilt Shop!

Fabric:

(1) Fat Quarter for main fabric and (1) Fat Quarter for the lining

Hand bag zipper ie. by Annie. Ute recommends a 30” zipper with 2 pulls. This way you can make 2 pouches. HALO has several options available.

Soft and Stable for bag. Once piece of 9” X 12” is needed and will be supplied by HALO Inspirations.

Thread-Recommended to use threads that compliment fabrics and matches the zipper color.

Pins/Wonderclips

Pencil or favorite marking tool

Sharp Scissors & Thread snips

Rotary Cutter with fresh blade

Ruler: 12.5” Square

Seam Ripper and Stiletto

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual). Lubricating the machine, if necessary, and a new needle is recommended.

Presser feet: 1/4” foot and a zipper foot

Cost: $35.00

The Braided Twist Workshop

Finished Size: 13.5” X 20.25”

Instructor: Bonnie Johnson

This fun and unique technique creates a beautiful finished table topper!

Join Bonnie as she teaches us the Braided Twist technique by Cheryl Phillips. “The beauty of the Braided Twist is its simplicity. No quilting! No Binding! No handwork!”-Cheryl Phillips

15% off supplies for the workshop, and 15% most items in store on the day of the workshop. We always encourage you to shop your stash first!

Supplies:

The pattern book with tool, by Cheryl Phillips for Phillips Fiber Art, is included with the cost of the workshop.

Fabric:

You will need 3 fabrics-

A: (1) 1/2 Yard (The printed fabric in above picture)

B: (1) Fat Quarter (approximately 18” X 22”-the white fabric in the above picture)

Backing: (1) 1/2 Yard

Fusible Fleece with permanent bond: (1) 1/2 Yard

Contrasting value is important for this project. Darker values for A fabrics and lighter values for B fabrics is recommended.

Neutral thread for construction. It is suggested to match the thread value to the value of your fabrics.

Pins or Clips

Turning Tool-Optional

Small Scissors & Thread snips

Rotary Cutter with fresh blade, 28mm is recommend but not required

Rulers: Special Ruler/Template/Tool is included with the book

Favorite Marking Tool that will show up on selected fabric.

Sewing machine (with cord, foot pedal, bobbins, manual, presser feet: straight stitch, quarter inch foot without guide). Lubricating the machine, if necessary, and a new needle is recommended.

Fabric and stabilizer will need to be cut before the class. Information with cutting instructions will be sent, via email, at time of registration.

Cost: $50

This does include instruction and the Book/Template that is required.

Seats are limited! It is encouraged to call or come by to hold your seat!

We’re celebrating Local Quilt Shop Day with special deals all day long and a fun, community-building activity for quilters of all levels!

Charity Quilt Project
This year, we’re creating a Charity Quilt, and we want YOU to be a part of it! We’re asking all local quilters to make a Churn Dash Block, which will be added to the quilt by our own Angel, and beautifully quilted by Michael.

How Can You Participate?
It’s easy! Simply create a Churn Dash Block and bring it in to HALO Inspirations Quilt Shop by February 14, 2025. For a step-by-step guide on how to make your block, check out our YouTube video.

Let’s come together to create something beautiful for a great cause!

See you there – let's make this quilt a true community effort!

Skinny Bolt Sale!!

Because we want more fun for Local Quilt Shop Day (LQSD), we have decided to add in a Skinny Bolt Sale. We have many skinny bolts (4 yards or less) that we have “skinnied” the price just for you ! The bolts are selected and placed on a certain shelf.

From selected bolts:

Buy (1) yard, receive 20% off

Buy (2) yards, receive 25% off

Buy the rest of the bolt, receive 30% off!

Can not wait to see you this Saturday (25 Jan 2025) for LQSD and our Skinny Bolt Sale! We are open 10am - 4pm!