Kick off your fall sewing with Day 1 of our Serger/Sew A Little Somethin’ Jacket Class! On Wednesday, September 10, Laura Milarch will guide you through creating your own fabric and drafting a pattern for your lightweight, lined On-the-Go Jacket. Build confidence on your serger and get creative!

Wrap up summer with creativity at our Tuesday, September 9 Embroidery Club! Bring your embroidery machine and learn new techniques from Ann and Flo while you work on a real project. Enjoy connecting with other embroidery lovers and take home a finished piece!

Spend your day quilting with us! On September 9, create blocks of hens, chicks & roosters for a scrappy quilt or farmhouse kitchen décor. Relax, stitch & enjoy!

Day 2 of Hoover’s 38th Anniversary Sale is Saturday, Sept 6 from 9–3! More $38 gift cards, giveaways, deals, and sewing fun.

Celebrate Day 1 of Hoover’s 38th Anniversary Sale on Sept 5 from 9–5! Enjoy giveaways, gift cards, demos, special event deals, and more.

Celebrate early fall with our September 2 Whimsical Chicken Quilt Class. Piece together a flock of hens and roosters in cozy, scrappy prints. Leave with charming blocks for your next quilt project!

Curious about quilting but don’t know where to start? Join Patty Ault on Friday, August 29, from 10 am to 3 pm for So You Think You Want to Quilt, Part 1. This beginner-friendly class covers everything you need to know to get started — from choosing the best tools and brands to understanding sewing machines, mats, rulers, rotary cutters, and pins. You’ll also learn how to pick patterns, fabric, and thread, plus enjoy a hands-on quilting activity. If you’re ready to dive into quilting, this is the perfect place to begin!

Keep your quilt blooming! On Thursday, August 28, meet Teresa Shuck and Marlene Walter for another session of the Bloom and Grow Serger/Sew Quilt BOM. Explore a range of serger techniques and see how they adapt beautifully to your sewing machine too. Inspired by Pam Mahshie and Amanda Murphy, this block of the month class is a fun, creative way to build your skills and your quilt!

Add to your monthly décor collection with our Buttermilk Basin Monthly Wall Hanging class! On Tuesday, August 26, Flo Welshans will teach you how to create an 18” square wall hanging with your choice of wool work or fabric applique. Patterns are available in the shop — mix techniques for a unique look and skip the hand sewing with spaghetti thread!

Bring your Halloween wall hanging to life! On Tuesday, August 26, from 9 am to 4 pm, join Laura Milarch for Day 2 of the Serger Bootiful Wall Hanging. Keep stitching your quirky, colorful quilt blocks with your serger and assemble them into a fun seasonal piece. Use bold autumn fabrics, oranges, and spooky prints to wow your fall guests!

Get ready to create a spooky-fun fall project with your serger! Join Laura Milarch on Monday, August 25, from 9 am to 4 pm for Day 1 of the Serger Bootiful Wall Hanging. Learn how to make playful, “whooper-jawed” quilt blocks using colorful fall fabrics — think bold oranges and festive black prints. Your fall houseguests will love this eye-catching decoration!

Wrap up August with our Friday Whimsical Chicken Quilt Class! On August 23, stitch quirky chickens in 1930s & 40s style prints for a quilt that’s full of barnyard charm.

Create stunning kaleidoscope designs with ease! Join Flo Welshans on Thursday, August 21, from 10 am to 3 pm for the Kaleidoscope class. Learn how to use a 60-degree triangle ruler to transform six fabric panels or border print fabric into beautiful, eye-catching blocks. This technique is simple, fun, and incredibly rewarding — perfect for quilters who want to try something new. Panels are available (and some are even on sale at Hoover’s) so grab your supplies and come create your own kaleidoscope masterpiece!

Add holiday cheer to your quilting with a stunning star! Join Laura Milarch on Wednesday, August 20, from 10 am to 3 pm for the Serger/Sew Holiday Star Wall Hanging class. Learn how to make half-square triangles and windmill blocks using festive holiday fabrics to create a beautiful star design. Stitch this décor piece now so you’ll have it ready — and plenty of time for other holiday projects! This wall hanging also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for family and friends.

Discover a whole new way to quilt right on your embroidery machine! Join Ann Shobert on Tuesday, August 19, from 10 am to 3 pm for Edge to Edge Quilting. Using Amelie Scott’s method, you’ll learn how to quilt “in the hoop” — connecting each design seamlessly so it looks just like professional longarm quilting. This technique is perfect for baby quilts, lap throws, and more. A required instructional book and design CD includes 10 beautiful designs, with additional CDs available for endless possibilities. Use your Oval, Maxi, or Jumbo hoops and take your quilting to the next level!

Protect your new 990 machine in style! Join Ginny Williams on Monday, August 18, from 10 am to 3 pm for the 990 Machine Cover class. Pick up a machine cover kit at Hoover’s, then come to class to cut, stitch, and assemble a beautiful custom cover for your Bernina 990. Keep your machine safe and looking great — perfect for any proud new 990 owner!

Ready to build your embroidery software skills step by step? Join Meg Yeager on Saturday, August 16, from 10 am to 2 pm for Building Blocks of Software 9. This every-other-month program gives you access to lessons in the Bernina Skill Hub — complete with videos, downloads, and class handouts. This session is part of a six-lesson series designed to help you get the most from your Bernina Embroidery Software 9. Advance registration is required to receive your code card for access — sign up early and grow your skills with confidence!

Bring your quilt blocks to life! Continue your project on Thursday, August 14, from 9 am to 4 pm with Day 2 of Serger Made Quilt Blocks. Laura Milarch will guide you as you finish constructing your blocks using the L890’s overlock and cover stitches, concealed and exposed seams, and decorative specialty threads. Wrap up this fun 2-day serger quilting adventure with skills you’ll use again and again!

Explore creative quilting with your serger! Join Laura Milarch on Wednesday, August 13, from 9 am to 4 pm for Day 1 of Serger Made Quilt Blocks. Learn how to use your L890 to construct unique quilt blocks with overlock and cover stitches, concealed and exposed seams, and specialty threads to add extra flair. Discover just how versatile your serger can be in quilting!

Bring your creativity to our August 12 Whimsical Chicken Quilt Class! Stitch lively hens and chicks with easy scrappy piecing inspired by the 1930s – perfect for a mid-day quilting break.

Create a stunning table runner that looks intricate but is surprisingly simple! Join Flo Welshans on Tuesday, August 12, from 10 am to 3 pm for the Rapture Table Runner Bloc Loc class. Learn how to use 2” and 4” Triangle-in-a-Square (TIS) Bloc Loc rulers and a 4” Kite-in-a-Square (KIS) Bloc Loc ruler to make beautiful double KIS blocks. Perfect for quilters who want to master precise piecing with these handy tools!

Ready to master your Q-Matic and Art & Stitch software? Join certified instructor Cindy Alley on Monday, August 11, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm for First Steps in Art & Stitch – Introduction. Learn how your Q-Matic system works with Art & Stitch design tools to drive your longarm machine and create beautiful quilting patterns. Bring your laptop with Art & Stitch installed, a mouse, and your questions — and get comfortable with this powerful software!

New to Bernina Embroidery Software 9 or need a refresher? Join Meg Yeager on Saturday, August 9, from 10 am to 2 pm for an Introduction to Software class. Learn the basics of digitizing embroidery while exploring the Embroidery Canvas screen, toolbars, settings, icons, and the embroidery toolbox. You’ll get hands-on practice creating an original design and editing an existing one. Bring your laptop with the software installed and a mouse — and get ready to unlock your creativity!

Keep the creativity going! Our monthly Banner Class with Marlene Walter and Nina Cam returns on Thursday, August 7, from 10 am to 3 pm. Learn techniques to complete your beautiful banner using our convenient kits (fabric included, batting & backing not included). Sign up at Hoover’s and pick up your kit to keep your collection growing all year long!

Join us for this beautiful serger stitching project! Join Laura Milarch on Wednesday, August 6, from 10 am to 3 pm for the Serger Falling Leaves Wall Hanging class. Learn how to combine overlock, cover, flatlock, and chain stitches to create a stunning seasonal wall hanging. Plus, this class introduces new Bernina Embroidery Software 9 users — or anyone needing a basics refresher — to the embroidery canvas, toolbars, settings, and toolbox features. Bring your laptop with software installed and unlock your creativity!

Refresh your embroidery skills with our Tuesday, August 5 Embroidery Club! Work on real projects, learn helpful tips, and enjoy stitching with Ann Shobert and Flo Welshans. Meet fellow machine embroidery fans and leave with a project you’re proud of!

Stitch up a barnyard of fun! Join our August 5 Whimsical Chicken Quilt Class to sew hens, chicks & roosters in bright, vintage-inspired fabrics. Perfect for quilts, runners or wall hangings!

Make your next embroidery project shine! On Saturday, August 2, meet up with other machine embroidery fans for a hands-on class where you’ll learn new techniques, finish a beautiful piece, and share tips with fellow club members. Join Ann and Flo for a morning of stitching and fun!

Take your serger skills to the next level! Join Laura Milarch on Saturday, August 2, from 10 am to 3 pm for a hands-on Using Serger Presser Feet class. Learn how to use a wide variety of feet and tools for overlock and cover stitches — including the Coverstitch/Compensating Foot, Shirring Foot, Elasticator Foot, Blindstitch Foot, Beading & Piping Feet, binders, hemmer, seam guides, and more. Discover how each foot helps you create professional finishes with ease!

Continue learning in Day 2 of Put the Best Foot Forward with Laura Milarch on Friday, August 1! Practice using specialty presser feet like the Blindstitch Foot, Jeans Foot, Open Embroidery Foot, and Sideways Motion Foot. Hands-on demos and stitching practice will help you get the most from your sewing machine.