Mckinney Sew and Vac

Stained Glass Wall Hanging
2025-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Mckinney Sew and Vac, 1710 Battleground Ave., Greensboro, NC, 27408, United States

Tabula Rasa Jacket
2025-10-09 10:00 - 13:00
Please note: This class takes place across multiple sessions, and each one builds on the last. Plan to join us for every date listed below to complete your project!
Seats are limited — please call McKinney Sew and Vac at (336) 274-6793 to reserve your spot.
Class Dates:October 9, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pmOctober 16, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm

Poinsettia Table Runner - Machine Embroidery Project - 2 Three Hour Sessions
2025-11-04 10:00 - 13:00
Beautiful, three dimensional poinsettias seem to float above graceful satin stitch swirls on the table runner. Smartly pleated ruffles on each end add to the visual impact!
Please note: This class takes place across multiple sessions, and each one builds on the last. Plan to join us for every date listed below to complete your project!
Seats are limited — please call McKinney Sew and Vac at (336) 274-6793 to reserve your spot.
Class Dates:November 4, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pmNovember 11, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm

Crazy For Techniques
2025-11-06 10:00 - 13:00
Discover the wonderful Pfaff accessories that are available for your sewing machine. Each month for 6 months, we will experiment with various techniques that you can use towards many other projects. Your creation will look totally different from the sample here, depending on the fabrics you choose. Call 336-274-6793 to register.
Please note: This class takes place across multiple sessions, and each one builds on the last. Plan to join us for every date listed below to complete your project!
November 6, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
December 4, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
January 8, 2026 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
February 5, 2026 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
March 5, 2026 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
April 2, 2026 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm

Giving Tree - Part 1: A Quick Curve Ruler Class
2025-11-07 10:00 - 13:00
This wall hanging is a great project for learning how to use the quick Curve Ruler. No templates needed! You can get creative with adding embellishments. You’ll have plenty of time to finish before the holidays!
Please note: This class takes place across multiple sessions, and each one builds on the last. Plan to join us for every date listed below to complete your project!
Seats are limited — please call McKinney Sew and Vac at (336) 274-6793 to reserve your spot.
Class Dates:
November 7 – 10:00am – 1:00pm
November 14 – 10:00 – 1:00pm

Be Mine Heart Zipper Pouch
2025-11-10 10:00 - 13:00
Choose your favorite scraps, a fat quarter and a zipper and you will be ready to make the sweetest zipper pouch! Makes a perfect gift! Options to customize this project are included in the pattern.
Please note: This class takes place across multiple sessions, and each one builds on the last. Plan to join us for every date listed below to complete your project!
Seats are limited — please call McKinney Sew and Vac at (336) 274-6793 to reserve your spot.
Class Dates:November 10, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pmNovember 18, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm

Essential Tote
2025-11-13 10:00 - 13:00
This is a great tote pattern, even for beginners! It is fully lined and has plenty of interior pockets. We will be using the snap closure for the class; however, a zipper closure is included in the pattern. Choose your favorite cotton quilting fabric or a lightweight decorator fabric to make this sophisticated bag!
Please note: This class takes place across multiple sessions, and each one builds on the last. Plan to join us for every date listed below to complete your project!
Seats are limited — please call McKinney Sew and Vac at (336) 274-6793 to reserve your spot.
Class Dates:November 13, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pmNovember 20, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm

Giving Tree - Part 2: A Quick Curve Ruler Class
2025-11-14 10:00 - 13:00

Artsy Circles Table Topper or Wall Art
2025-11-17 10:00 - 13:00
Asymmetric fabric compositions are sewn together in different combinations with colorful stitches from your machine! This is a great way to experiment with all of the decorative stitches on your machine!
Please note: Seats are limited — please call McKinney Sew and Vac at (336) 274-6793 to reserve your spot.

Quilted Hug - Part 1: 2 Three hour sessions
2025-12-01 10:00 - 13:00
This quilted shawl has a polar fleece or flannel lining and interior pockets. There is a group on Facebook called the Quilted Hug Project, which is where I learned about this. It makes a great gift for someone who just needs some warmth on their shoulders. It is also a great way to use up some of your stash! Picture shown is a sample.
Please note: This class takes place across multiple sessions, and each one builds on the last. Plan to join us for every date listed below to complete your project!
Seats are limited — please call McKinney Sew and Vac at (336) 274-6793 to reserve your spot.
Class Dates:December 1, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pmDecember 8, 2025 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm

Quilted Hug - Part 2: 2 Three hour sessions
2025-12-08 10:00 - 13:00

Finish It!
2026-01-09 10:00 - 2026-01-30 13:00
Do you have a project that you started in one of Carol’s classes and haven’t completed it? January is a great month to catch up on those unfinished items! Bring it to Finish It! No extra charge but you must call ahead to let Carol know so she can reserve your seat. Have fun, fellowship with others and finish that project!
Dates are January 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Bitsy Box
2026-01-27 10:00 - 13:00
This cute box measures 2 1/2″ square! Perfect for any small items that you may need to store or use for travel. I will also give you the dimensions to make it in 2 larger sizes. This is unlined but we will use our machine overcast stitches to make it neatly finished inside! Call 336-274-6793 to register.

Stitcher's Garden - A Block of the Month Quilt Class
2026-01-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 13:00
This project has been around for several years and I have decided to repeat it! Each class will feature a different presser foot and technique. This class is recommended for experienced beginners and above. The monthly fee is $15 per class. Class will meet on Thursdays beginning in January.
January 29
February 19
March 19
April 30
May 28
June 25
July 30
August 27
September 24
October 29
November 19
January 28, 2027

Bird Song - A Quick Curve Ruler Mini Class
2026-02-06 10:00 - 2026-02-13 13:00
This wall hanging is a great project for learning how to use the quick Curve Ruler. No templates needed! We will meet for 2-Three Hour sessions. Friday, February 6 and 13. Total Cost is $30.

Dancing Hexies Quilt Top
2026-02-12 10:00 - 13:00
Let whimsy take over with this happy dance of hexagons! Dancing Hexies is a traditionally pieced quilt pattern, with no Y seams, and three different sizes. Learn a new skill while your prints bounce across the quilt within these full hexies, and though the 4-in-1 Hexie ruler is recommended, paper templates are included! We’ll make several blocks in class. This pattern also features the Kona Color of the year, 2026 – Wander!

Field of Flowers
2026-02-17 10:00 - 13:00
A delightful, scrappy field of flowers bloom on this 48″ x 60″ quilt. The pattern includes instructions for a 36″ square table topper and an 18″ x 42″ table runner. Learn how to use a Folded Corner ruler to make diagonal seams easy with no marking! We’ll make one block in class.

Be Mine Heart Zipper Pouch
2026-02-20 10:00 - 2026-02-27 13:00
Choose your favorite scraps, a fat quarter and a zipper and you will be ready to make the sweetest zipper pouch! Makes a perfect gift! This pattern is very detailed and well done. Options to customize this project are included in the pattern. This is a 2-session class.

Life is Short, Make it Sweet! - Machine Embroidery Class
2026-02-24 10:00 - 13:00
Stitch this “Made in the Hoop” table top display or wall hanging. It requires a 6 x 10 hoop for your embroidery machine. We will make one panel in class. Pattern must be purchased from McKinney Sew and Vac.

Bitsy Box
2026-03-03 10:00 - 13:00
This cute box measures 2 1/2″ square! Perfect for any small items that you may need to store or use for travel. I will also give you the dimensions to make it in 2 larger sizes. This is unlined but we will use our machine overcast stitches to make it neatly finished inside! Class fee is $15.

Tulips! Early Risers
2026-04-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 13:00
This lovely wall hanging with curved piecing is made easy with the Mini Quick Curve Ruler. This class is 2 sessions. Thursday, April 16 and 23. Cost is $30.

American Flag Wall Quilt - Machine Embroidery Software Class
2026-04-28 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate 250 years of America with this machine embroidered wall hanging. This class is designed to teach you how to use your embroidery software, purchased from us, to create your own words. If you do not have embroidery software, there is a free download version from Singer.com. Click on the Creativate tab at the top left of the screen, then scroll down to the Basic version. Bring your laptop to class and we will help you create your own wording. Instructions to make the wall hanging, and design files for the stars will be given in the class. You will stitch the project at home.

Bias Tape Applique
2026-05-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 13:00
We will make our own bias tape to create interesting blocks using medium to large scale prints. The bias tape creates circle patterns that would be suitable for a table runner, place mats or panels for a tote bag. A special curved ruler makes it easy to be accurate. This class is one session and you will make several blocks in the class.
Tuesday, May 5th, or Thursday, May 14th. Class fee is $15.

Sassy Summer Table Runner
2026-05-12 10:00 - 2026-05-19 13:00, 2026-05-19 08:00 - 17:00
This table runner is appliqued and embroidered. The center of each block is embroidered with a motif that will fit within a 5″ circle. Lots of opportunity to use decorative stitches on your machine. This is a 2-session class.
