Winter Solstice Sewing and Crafts

Manx Log Cabin Block Two Night Class (NIGHT 2)
2026-03-04 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Anchorage) | AK
This is the second night of our two part Manx Log Cabin Block!

Quilted Sewing Machine Cover Class - (Night 2)
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | AK

Crochet: Flower Power Granny Square
2026-03-07 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a different variation of a granny square called the flower power granny square! These squares can be connected together to make so many things like blankets, clothing, and accessories. It is a great starting place for a beginner!

Yarn and supplies are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own supplies. You will need 1 or more size 4 yarns and a size 5 mm crochet hook

March Introduction to sewing - Lined Tote Bag
2026-03-07 15:00 - 18:00 | AK
Want to see if sewing is for you? Come make a super cute tote bag! You will need 2 fabrics half yard of one and one and a quarter of another along with thread to match.

Crochet: Granny Square
2026-03-09 15:30 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a simple granny square! These squares can be connected together to make so many things like blankets, clothing, and accessories. It is a great starting place for a beginner!
Yarn and supplies are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own supplies. You will need 1 or more size 4 (worsted) yarns and a size H (5 mm) crochet hook.

Crochet: Starburst Granny Square
2026-03-11 15:30 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a different variation of a granny square called the starburst granny square! These squares can be connected together to make so many things like blankets, clothing, and accessories. It is a great starting place for a beginner!

Yarn and supplies are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own supplies. You will need 1 or more size 4 (worsted) yarns and a size H (5 mm) crochet hook.

Knitting: Drop Stitch Scarf
2026-03-14 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This scarf utilizes the horizontal drop stitch, which is easy to do and well-suited for adventurous beginners or intermediate knitters. You will learn how to read a pattern and follow the pattern to create this beautiful effect in your knitted scarf!
Materials are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn and US 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles.

Sewsocial - Garment Night March! ZIPPERS
2026-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
NOT A BEGINNER CLASS
This class is on every second Tuesday from 6-9 PM. For garment sewers who want to get together to share ideas and projects. Designed for those who sew regularly but want to sew with friends!
This week is all about ZIPPERS! Want to put a zipper in a garment? Learn tips and tricks for a perfect invisible zip? We got you!

Block of the month 3 – Road Tripping!
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
Welcome to the third month of the Block of the Month Road Tripping series! These are a monthly block class where you can pop in and out at anytime! The whole quilt can be used with fat quarters or with the solid colors suggested by the pattern.
This block requires A Road Trip Quilt pattern and fat quarters. Bring your quilting supplies, and if you forget something no stress the shop has extras.

Ukrainian Egg Basics
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | AK
Come learn how to make Ukrainian Eggs! All supplies are included and you will leave with a unique egg that is all your own.

Crochet: Potholder
2026-03-21 15:30 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a simple crochet potholder! No experience necessary!
Yarn and supplies are available at Winter Solstice at a discounted price, or you can bring your own. You will need a 100% cotton yarn in a size 4 (worsted) and a size 5 mm crochet hook.

Knitting: Traditional Washcloth
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This is a good class for beginner knitters. Students will learn how to make a traditional washcloth from corner to corner.
Materials are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (100% cotton or 100% wool) and US 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles.

Block of the month 6 – Road Tripping!
2026-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | AK

Garment Sewing School (Month 3)
2026-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | AK

Ukrainian Egg Basics - March 28
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | AK

Crochet: Granny Square Tote Bag
2026-03-28 15:30 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS
This is a great class for beginners.
3/28: We will learn the basic granny square and then connect them together to create a tote bag. There will be a little bit of homework to take with you because we will not be able to create all 5 granny squares during the first class.
4/11: During the second class, we will connect the squares together and add the straps to complete the bag!
Supplies are available for purchase at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (worsted) and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. You will also need a darning needle and scissors.

Crochet: Tapestry Crochet Tulips
2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This is a good class for an intermediate or adventurous beginner crocheter. Students will learn how to create an image in their crochet utilizing the tapestry crochet method.
Materials are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you may bring your own. You will need 3 colors of worsted weight (size 4) yarn and a size G (4.0) or H (5.0) crochet hook, depending on your preference.

All the Zippers! You must have a sewing machine!
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn all about zippers! We will cover centered, lapped, exposed and invisible zippers. Students should bring 2 regular zippers, 1 #5 zipper and one invisible zipper. Zipper kits are available for purchase for $12.
In addition to zippers, you will need a zipper foot for your machine, manual, and if you have one an invisible zipper foot.
For this class you MUST have your own sewing machine. If you do not yet own a machine, we are having a second class just for you!

Embroidery: Otter (Landly AK)
2026-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
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The Swimming Otter design by Landly AK is the perfect introduction to hand embroidery. In this class you will learn 6 stitches in a 4-hour period. All supplies needed will be provided but feel to bring any of your own things if you prefer. I recommend you bring glasses that you wear, even occasionally.
You will go home with your piece, 5-inch hoop, size 5 needle and thread needed to complete any leftover work at home. This class is best fit for 12 years and older. If you have a younger kiddo that you know will do well in this class, feel free to reach out to me and we can discuss making an exception.
Please keep in mind that embroidery is a slower craft and that it is likely you do not finish the piece before class is over.
If you are unable to register online and would like to attend, please message me so I can plan for your attendance. No refunds but if you are unable to attend class after signing up, we can move you to a later class within the year of 2026, as long as you reach out to me any time before class starts.

Crochet: Simple Beanie
2026-04-04 15:30 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a simple beanie hat using the double crochet stitch. The hat is worked from top to bottom!
Supplies are available at Winter Solstice or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 (worsted) weight yarn and an H (5.0mm) crochet hook for this project.

All the Zippers! Sewing Machine Provided!
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn all about zippers! We will cover centered, lapped, exposed and invisible zippers. Students should bring 2 regular zippers, 1 #5 zipper and one invisible zipper. Zipper kits are available for purchase for $12.
For this class you will be using the shop Janome sewing machines. We have zipper feet so you will be all set!

Crochet: Granny Square Tote Bag PART 2
2026-04-11 15:30 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS

4/11: During the second class, we will connect the squares together and add the straps to complete the bag!

Supplies are available for purchase at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (worsted) and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. You will also need a darning needle and scissors.

Sewsocial - Bias tape!
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
For this month’s sewsocial we are going to be talking all about bias tape! As you might have heard bias tape is not as easy as it once was to find! We want to help you make your own! We are going to talk about true bias tape (made on the bias), straight grain bias and cross grain bias. We will show you how to use a maker and why making your own adds a special touch to every project.

Block of the month 4 – Road Tripping!
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
Welcome to the fourth month of the Block of the Month Road Tripping series! These are a monthly block class where you can pop in and out at any time! The whole quilt can be used with fat quarters or with the solid colors suggested by the pattern.
This block requires A Road Trip Quilt pattern and fat quarters. Bring your quilting supplies, and if you forget something no stress the shop has extras.

Splash Fabric Market Tote!
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Splash Fabric is our new favorite fabric in the shop! Come learn how to sew a fabulous water resistant, eco-friendly and food safe bag perfect for farmers markets!
For this class you will need 1/2 yard Splash Fabric, thread to match, 2 yard of webbing for the handles and super non-stick sewing machine needles.
Sign up either in the shop or online. We have lots more Splash Fabric on the way to pick from too!
Feel free to bring your sewing machine or rent one from us the day of the class for $10

Beginning Hand Embroidery Tea Towels
2026-04-22 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Come learn to use an iron on transfer to make an amazing embroidery tea towel! You will need a flour sack tea towel, iron on transfer, 5 primary color DMC floss thread colors, 2 needles and a 6″ hoop.

Splash Fabric Apron!
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | AK
Fish and gardening season is coming! These are the perfect aprons for gutting fish or digging in the dirt. bias t this class.
This class you will need:
1 yard Splash Fabric
4 yards of bias tape
Nonstick Sewing Machine Needle Size 80
Don’t have a machine of your own? We rent them! For $10 a machine can be rented for the class.

Garment Sewing School (Month 4)
2026-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | AK

Beginner Knit Socks!
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Want to learn how to make super awesome socks? Come learn to knit with us! You will need a one hundred gram skein of yarn, or two if you want some cool stripes and a set of US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed knitting needles.

Knitting: Scrunchie
2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a cute scrunchie! You will learn the knit and purl stitches to create this project.
Materials are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you may bring your own. You will need US size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles and a size 4 (worsted weight) yarn.
Sign up at: https://camillascrafts.square.site/
