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Mastering Fabric Selection ( 5-week class)

One of the biggest challenges quilters face is fabric selection. What colors should you choose? How do you mix colors and prints together? Want to piece a scrappy quilt…where do you even start? Join Mary Schellhammer as she takes you through the process of selecting the perfect fabrics for your quilt. In this six week course, you will learn how to use color and the principles of design to help you make a quilt you will truly love.

Apr 17
Friday Fun Day Sit and Sew
Apr 18
5 Ways to Make Half- Square Triangles
Apr 19
Closed (Sunday)

Classes


One of the biggest challenges quilters face is fabric selection. What colors should you choose? How do you mix colors and prints together? Want to piece a scrappy quilt…where do you even start? Join Mary Schellhammer as she takes you through the process of selecting the perfect fabrics for your quilt. In this six week course, you will learn how to use color and the principles of design to help you make a quilt you will truly love.

Cost: $ 90.00
Friday Fun Day Sit and Sew
- Apr 17, 2026 10:30 am

Join us in the classroom for an open sit and sew day!

Cost: $ 10.00
5 Ways to Make Half- Square Triangles
- Apr 18, 2026 10:30 am

Half-square triangles (HSTs) are foundational, versatile quilting units, creating endless designs like pinwheels, chevrons, stars, and diamonds. Patricia will show you how to make HSTs 5 different ways.

Cost: $ 50.00
United We Stand Miniature Quilt
- Apr 25, 2026 10:30 am

United We Stand is a paper foundation pattern class. The finished size of this miniature quilt is 13.5 x 13.5.

Cost: $ 50.00
Stripology Ruler
- May 02, 2026 10:30 am

Every wonder what those GE Designs Stripology rulers were for? Designed by Gudrun Erla, Stripology rulers cut strips, squares, triangles, diamonds—even square up your blocks—faster and more accurately than traditional tools. Join Heather in this fun class where she will teach you how to use them to make four impressive but easy to complete blocks.

Cost: $ 50.00
Batting and Backing May 2026
- May 06, 2026 10:30 am

Your quilt top is finished; now what? Learn the importance of the right kind of batting and backing to make your quilt sandwich. This is the last step before you do the quilting and binding.

Cost: $ 40.00
Puzzle Box Class with Annette Plog
- May 09, 2026 10:00 am

This pattern is simple, but the quilt is striking with the large blocks and easy piecing. Square up as you go and see this beautiful project come to life.

Cost: $ 60.00
Freedom Quilt by Fabric Cafe
- May 12, 2026 10:30 am

Let's celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepence by making this beautiful Patriotic Quilt.

Cost: $ 50.00
Back Lot Shop and Craft Event Sign-up
- May 16, 2026 10:00 am

Rent a parking lot space in the back of the shop for the parking lot shop & craft event MAY 16th Raincheck date MAY 17th Noon-5:00 Vendors will need to provide their own tent, materials, chairs, and method of payments. This fee is only for the space.

Cost: $ 25.00
Any Judy Sew Day!
- May 17, 2026 12:00 pm

This is a way to get your muscle memory working again! Any Judy Sew Day! Join Quiltworx Certified Instructor, Toni Oyler on March 15th from 12– 5pm at Quilt Among Friends in Arlington and bring ANY Quiltworx project, no matter how long it’s been paused. Together we’ll refresh your paper piecing skills, get you re-oriented in the pattern, and jump-start your progress — with plenty of laughs along the way. Don’t let that beautiful project stay stuck in “timeout.” Grab your seat through Quilt Among Friends — spots fill fast!

Cost: $ 20.00
All Day Sit and Sew
- May 19, 2026 10:00 am

Join us for a full day of sewing, friendship, and fun!

Cost: $ 20.00
Waving Flag Quilt Class
- May 20, 2026 10:30 am

Join us in our 3rd Patriotic quilt class! We will be making this waving flag quilt (picture coming soon!)

Cost: $ 50.00
Basic Binding
- May 23, 2026 10:30 am

Now that you've quilted your quilt, you need to add the finishing touches with a pretty binding.

Cost: $ 50.00
Avenue Quilt with Annette Plog
- May 30, 2026 10:00 am

The Avenue, pattern by Louise Papas, is made using a combination of template and rotary cutting. Have fun learning to machine piece curves and machine or hand applique the trunks of the trees. Your trees can be green, fall colors or just scrappy like the pattern. Templates are included with the pattern.

Cost: $ 60.00
Binding 2.0
- May 31, 2026 12:00 pm

Take your binding to the next level. Patricia will show you how to do quilt bindings beyond the basic.

Cost: $ 50.00
The Bespoke Patchwork Skirt is made using pre-cut charm pack squares. Annie will show you the trick in how to blend the fabrics, softly gather the skirt into an A-line and provide hem options including adding a hem that can be chainstitches later. You can use your sewing machine or construct your skirt on a serger so all of the seams are neatly finished and won't fray. The waistband will fit you perfectly, always be comfortable, and your skirt will be finished by the end of the class. The skirt will be machine washable and dryable. See below for additional supplies and prework (if necessary).

Cost: $ 75.00
Independence Day Quilt
- Jun 14, 2026 12:00 pm

Let's celebrate Flag Day by making a beautiful Patriotic Table Runner

Cost: $ 50.00
Kids Summer Camp 2026 (June)
- Jun 16, 2026 10:30 am

Is your child interested in learning about sewing or quilting? We are having three classes this summer for the youngsters who are interested in this awesome creative outlet. Join us for one or more of these classes, which will begin with an introduction to the sewing machine and sewing concepts for new young sewists. Sewing machines are NOT supplied for the class. Each student will need to bring one to use. Other class supplies will be posted so students will know what they will need to have for each project. Call the shop to register. 817-795-0900

Cost: $ 30.00
Tunic Top and Dress with Tenia
- Jun 20, 2026 11:30 am

Join Tenia as she teaches you how to make this Tunic or Dress. This tunic or dress is perfect for our Texas Summers!

Cost: $ 85.00
Bingo June 2026
- Jun 26, 2026 06:30 pm

Let's play BINGO

Cost: $ 10.00
Tennis Shoe Class
- Jul 11, 2026 09:00 am

Tennis Shoe Class

Cost: $ 180.00
Teen Summer Camp 2026 (July)
- Jul 14, 2026 10:30 am

Is your teen interested in learning about sewing or quilting? We are having three classes this summer for the teens who are interested in this awesome creative outlet. Join us for one or more of these classes, which will begin with an introduction to the sewing machine and sewing concepts for new young sewists. Sewing machines are NOT supplied for the class. Each student will need to bring one to use. Other class supplies will be posted so students will know what they will need to have for each project. Call the shop to register. 817-795-0900

Cost: $ 30.00
Join Toni for a fun, beginner-friendly Introduction to Foundation Paper Piecing where we’ll take the mystery (and the fear!) out of paper piecing. She will walk through the core techniques step-by-step — how to read paper piecing units, place and trim fabric with confidence, streamline your workflow, and sidestep the most common “oops” moments. You’ll build skills you can use on any Quiltworx or paper-pieced pattern — all while laughing, learning, and discovering just how fun paper piecing can be! And as an added bonus, the techniques you learn in class pair perfectly with the Quiltworx Woven Ribbon Star. This is a beginner friendly 30" x 30" project!

Cost: $ 45.00
Contact Us
  • Quilt Among Friends
  • 2400 W Pioneer Pkwy
  • Suite 250
  • Arlington, TX 76013-6058
Hours of Operation
  • Sun: Closed
  • Mon: Closed
  • Tue-Sat: 10-5
  • Holidays may affect hours