Survey Results and a 2017 Preview
Thanks to the 114 people who responded to our recent online quilting/sewing survey. Based on your feedback, here's a sneak peek at just some of what we have planned for 2017.
The top four class requests were machine applique, free-motion quilting, how to use color and choose fabrics, and bags/totes/organizers. We'll definitely offer these classes next year, along with many others. Stay tuned.
A few people cited cost as a barrier to taking classes. We understand and wish we could offer them all for free. But alas, we have to keep the doors open, the lights on, the vendors paid, and so on. One thing we can and will do, starting in January, is offer First Saturday Make & Take classes. These will be quick projects that you can finish in about three hours, and the class fee will be just $10. Hopefully this will appeal to the budget-conscious and to those of you who work during the week. On the topic of class fees, keep in mind that we offer a Class Pass which allows you to take unlimited classes for three months for $69. That's another way to make classes more affordable.
There was a great deal of interest expressed in the survey for Sunday classes and events. So staring in January look for more classes and open sewing sessions to be scheduled on Sunday afternoons.
Many respondents took the time to answer several open-ended questions on the survey. We have read each and every comment and as our team analyzes the suggestions more fully we'll incorporate as many of them as possible into the 2017 class/event schedule.
This wasn't in the survey, but we've decided to reserve our classroom on Mondays and Wednesdays for open sewing starting in January. We won't schedule classes* on those days so you'll know that you can always come and sew with your friends without having to check the schedule ahead of time. Hours for open sewing are 9:30 - 5:30*. There is no charge for this service.
Next week we'll share the results of the yarn department survey we conducted alongside this one. Thanks so much for participating and helping us create a fun and educational 2017 for you.
* Except on occasional Wednesdays when a Youth Class will take over at 3 p.m.