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Come learn something new, or refresh a skill you already know!
In a class at Hip Stitch, you'll be treated with kindness, patience,
respect and encouraged to learn the rules then break them!

We're here to nurture your creative spirit while showing you some
skills we love.


(505) 821-2739      hipstitchabq@gmail.com

Classes for You!


Boho Heart Sampler
- Apr 19, 2025 01:00 pm

This fun quilt is a "blocks of the month" that runs for six months.

Cost: $ 180.00
Beginning Quilting II - Advanced
- Apr 21, 2025 10:00 am

This class is building on the skills learned in Beginning Quilting.

Cost: $ 80.00
Beginning Quilting
- Apr 23, 2025 05:30 pm

Begin AND finish a quilt in this 8 week class!

Cost: $ 80.00
Mend....Make....Wear
- Apr 24, 2025 11:00 am

A group to work on garments: making them, altering them, mending them.

Cost: $ 15.00
Beginning Quilting II - Advanced
- Apr 24, 2025 05:30 pm

This class is building on the skills learned in Beginning Quilting.

Cost: $ 80.00
Beginning Quilting
- Apr 25, 2025 10:00 am

Begin AND finish a quilt in this 8 week class!

Cost: $ 80.00
Hip Stitch Basics
- Apr 26, 2025 10:00 am

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? In this one-session class for absolute beginners (ages 14+) you can learn the fundamental basics with us in a small class environment. If you have a working sewing machine, bring it. Otherwise, you can use one of ours! Please let us know in the notes when you sign up whether you are bringing your own machine or need to borrow one of ours.

Cost: $ 40.00
Hip Stitch Basics
- Apr 26, 2025 01:00 pm

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? In this one-session class for absolute beginners (ages 14+) you can learn the fundamental basics with us in a small class environment. If you have a working sewing machine, bring it. Otherwise, you can use one of ours! Please let us know in the notes when you sign up whether you are bringing your own machine or need to borrow one of ours.

Cost: $ 40.00
Scrappy Sewcial
- Apr 27, 2025 11:00 am

Come work on your scrappy sewing project(s) with friends on this scrappy sew day! Feel free to bring an in-progress scrappy project to work on or start a new one. Want a real challenge? Don't bring any fabric, just sew from our baskets of color-sorted scraps! Bring a snack/beverage to share and have sew much fun! Want to share some of your quilting cotton scraps? You can bring a gallon sized baggie of scraps to share, and at the end of the event you can fill your baggie with scraps to take home.

Cost: $ 15.00
It's Hip to Paper Piece!
- May 01, 2025 10:00 am

A paper piecing (foundation piecing) technique class appropriate for adventurous beginners and beyond. It's not as difficult as you think... learn how at Hip Stitch!

Cost: $ 40.00
Beyond the Basics - Pajama Pants
- May 03, 2025 10:00 am

Join instructor Celina Rosales in this no-stress journey into sewing an easy pair of pajama (or lounge) pants using the Pants no. 1 pattern from 100 Acts of Sewing!

Cost: $ 66.00
Hip Stitch Basics
- May 04, 2025 12:00 pm

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? In this one-session class for absolute beginners (ages 14+) you can learn the fundamental basics with us in a small class environment. If you have a working sewing machine, bring it. Otherwise, you can use one of ours! Please let us know in the notes when you sign up whether you are bringing your own machine or need to borrow one of ours.

Cost: $ 40.00
Bring your kit with everything in it. Bring your sorting bags. Bring a cutting mat, ruler and rotary cutter to get the project cut out and ready to start sewing on Friday Night.

Cost: $ FREE
We will be working on the Star Spangled Beauty Wall hanging by Kimberbell

Cost: $ 10.00
We will continue to work on the Star Spangled Beauty to get it done!

Cost: $ 10.00
Hip Stitch Basics
- May 13, 2025 05:00 pm

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? In this one-session class for absolute beginners (ages 14+) you can learn the fundamental basics with us in a small class environment. If you have a working sewing machine, bring it. Otherwise, you can use one of ours! Please let us know in the notes when you sign up whether you are bringing your own machine or need to borrow one of ours.

Cost: $ 40.00
Charity Sewing: Beads of Courage
- May 14, 2025 01:00 pm

Join Bralia to sew bags for Beads of Courage. Beads of Courage helps more than 60,000 critically ill children in eight countries record, tell, and own their stories using colorful beads as meaningful symbols of courage and hope along their treatment journey. We need volunteers to sew, press, and/or cut!

Cost: $ FREE
Paper Piecing Club
- May 15, 2025 11:00 am

"Sewcial" group for those who are experienced paper piecers (or have taken our Introductory class). Bring a new paper piecing project or an in-progress one that you need inspiration to finish. Julia will be on hand to provide encouragement... NEW FOR 2025 - each month attendees will receive a different 5" FPP block template/pattern designed by Julia (or a Guest Designer) to either work on that day and/or take home. Gather your scraps together and let's paper piece some fun!

Cost: $ 15.00
Beyond the Basics - Make a Bowl Cozy
- May 17, 2025 10:00 am

Would you like to expand your sewing skills (such as those learned in our Basics class)? Join Celina as she walks you through making a bowl cozy, the perfectly practical gift for friends and family alike! Each class is limited to 4 students (14+), so sign up early. Basic sewing machine skills are required.

Cost: $ 40.00
Barn Quilt Painting Workshop
- May 18, 2025 09:00 am

Join us as we welcome guest teacher Jennifer Wilkerson of Bohemian Barn Quilts!

Cost: $ 100.00
Charity Sewing: Preemie Pillows
- May 18, 2025 01:00 pm

Join our volunteer group and Becky to help make positioning pillows for premature babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at UNM Hospital. We need volunteers to cut fabric, trace patterns, sew and stuff pillows! In this group, we won't be giving instructions on how to sew or how to use a sewing machine. Do be sure you already know your basics if you'd like to sew and please bring your own machine. Free to participate, but please register as space is limited in our classroom!

Cost: $ FREE
Charity Sewing: Women to Be
- May 21, 2025 01:00 pm

3rd Wednesday of the Month - Join our monthly volunteer group sewing washable sanitary products for girls in developing countries. Just show up - we'll put you to work cutting, sewing, serging!

Cost: $ FREE
Pursonalities Plus Sew-In
- May 22, 2025 11:00 am

Practice your sewing skills and do some craftivism!

Cost: $ FREE
Creating Art Quilt Bookmarks Workshop
- May 23, 2025 10:00 am

Friday, May 23rd from 10am-1pm, join Dr. Susan Kruszynski as she shares with you techniques from her two books on the art of collage landscaping as you create two 2½”x 7½” bookmarks. Students will make one of the New Mexico Hummingbird/Prickly Pear bookmarks, and then you will select from over a dozen designs for your second choice. Bookmarks are easy to make, fun, and ever so addictive.

Cost: $ 75.00
Join Dr. Susan Kruszynski Saturday, May 24th from 9:30-4:00 (includes lunch) to learn the skills of art quilting with two small collaged landscapes. You will amaze yourself at how easy it is to create these gorgeous art quilts of desert flowers—a prickly pear and a yucca—along with a flitting calliope hummingbird. Pre-assembled kits contain all needed fabrics. Learn a parchment paper collaging technique and how to use freezer paper templates. Prepare to have fun!

Cost: $ 140.00
Scrappy Sewcial
- May 25, 2025 11:00 am

Come work on your scrappy sewing project(s) with friends on this scrappy sew day! Feel free to bring an in-progress scrappy project to work on or start a new one. Want a real challenge? Don't bring any fabric, just sew from our baskets of color-sorted scraps! Bring a snack/beverage to share and have sew much fun! Want to share some of your quilting cotton scraps? You can bring a gallon sized baggie of scraps to share, and at the end of the event you can fill your baggie with scraps to take home.

Cost: $ 15.00
Charity Sewing: Creature Comforts
- May 28, 2025 11:00 am

Sewing for Shelter Pets: Join host Ania and our group of volunteers the fourth Wednesday of each month to help make blankets/quilts for our furry friends at Animal Humane. We need volunteers to cut fabric, sew, bind, etc. If you plan to sew, please bring your own machine. Blanket material requirements have been updated, please check the long description for more details.

Cost: $ FREE
Surface Pattern Design
- May 31, 2025 02:00 pm

Are you interested in putting artwork or photos on fabric but don’t know where to start? Our Surface Pattern Design class will provide real-world insight from some of our in-house artists.

Cost: $ 15.00
Kids Makers' Lab 2025
- Jun 02, 2025 09:00 am

Join in the fun this summer for some creativity and learning!

Cost: $ 175.00
It's Hip to Paper Piece!
- Jun 05, 2025 10:00 am

A paper piecing (foundation piecing) technique class appropriate for adventurous beginners and beyond. It's not as difficult as you think... learn how at Hip Stitch!

Cost: $ 40.00
Hip Stitch Basics
- Jun 08, 2025 10:00 am

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? In this one-session class for absolute beginners (ages 14+) you can learn the fundamental basics with us in a small class environment. If you have a working sewing machine, bring it. Otherwise, you can use one of ours! Please let us know in the notes when you sign up whether you are bringing your own machine or need to borrow one of ours.

Cost: $ 40.00
Hip Stitch Basics
- Jun 08, 2025 01:00 pm

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? In this one-session class for absolute beginners (ages 14+) you can learn the fundamental basics with us in a small class environment. If you have a working sewing machine, bring it. Otherwise, you can use one of ours! Please let us know in the notes when you sign up whether you are bringing your own machine or need to borrow one of ours.

Cost: $ 40.00
Learn the Ropes with Dyann Black
- Jun 10, 2025 09:30 am

Learn the basics of how to make rope bowls with Dyann Black on June 10, from 9:30-4:00 (with a break for lunch). After this class you can go wild and truly imagine all kinds of things… you may find it rather addicting!

Cost: $ 140.00
Charity Sewing: Preemie Pillows
- Jun 15, 2025 01:00 pm

Join our volunteer group and Becky to help make positioning pillows for premature babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at UNM Hospital. We need volunteers to cut fabric, trace patterns, sew and stuff pillows! In this group, we won't be giving instructions on how to sew or how to use a sewing machine. Do be sure you already know your basics if you'd like to sew and please bring your own machine. Free to participate, but please register as space is limited in our classroom!

Cost: $ FREE
Paper Piecing Club
- Jun 19, 2025 11:00 am

"Sewcial" group for those who are experienced paper piecers (or have taken our Introductory class). Bring a new paper piecing project or an in-progress one that you need inspiration to finish. Julia will be on hand to provide encouragement... NEW FOR 2025 - each month attendees will receive a different 5" FPP block template/pattern designed by Julia (or a Guest Designer) to either work on that day and/or take home. Gather your scraps together and let's paper piece some fun!

Cost: $ 15.00
Make a T-Shirt Quilt
- Jun 21, 2025 09:30 am

Create a quilt full of memories with special t-shirts.

Cost: $ 50.00
Charity Sewing: Creature Comforts
- Jun 25, 2025 11:00 am

Sewing for Shelter Pets: Join host Ania and our group of volunteers the fourth Wednesday of each month to help make blankets/quilts for our furry friends at Animal Humane. We need volunteers to cut fabric, sew, bind, etc. If you plan to sew, please bring your own machine. Blanket material requirements have been updated, please check the long description for more details.

Cost: $ FREE
Surface Pattern Design
- Jun 28, 2025 02:00 pm

Are you interested in putting artwork or photos on fabric but don’t know where to start? Our Surface Pattern Design class will provide real-world insight from some of our in-house artists.

Cost: $ 15.00
Scrappy Sewcial
- Jun 29, 2025 11:00 am

Come work on your scrappy sewing project(s) with friends on this scrappy sew day! Feel free to bring an in-progress scrappy project to work on or start a new one. Want a real challenge? Don't bring any fabric, just sew from our baskets of color-sorted scraps! Bring a snack/beverage to share and have sew much fun! Want to share some of your quilting cotton scraps? You can bring a gallon sized baggie of scraps to share, and at the end of the event you can fill your baggie with scraps to take home.

Cost: $ 15.00
It's Hip to Paper Piece!
- Jul 03, 2025 10:00 am

A paper piecing (foundation piecing) technique class appropriate for adventurous beginners and beyond. It's not as difficult as you think... learn how at Hip Stitch!

Cost: $ 40.00
Kids Makers' Lab 2025
- Jul 07, 2025 09:00 am

Join in the fun this summer for some creativity and learning!

Cost: $ 175.00
Paper Piecing Club
- Jul 17, 2025 11:00 am

"Sewcial" group for those who are experienced paper piecers (or have taken our Introductory class). Bring a new paper piecing project or an in-progress one that you need inspiration to finish. Julia will be on hand to provide encouragement... NEW FOR 2025 - each month attendees will receive a different 5" FPP block template/pattern designed by Julia (or a Guest Designer) to either work on that day and/or take home. Gather your scraps together and let's paper piece some fun!

Cost: $ 15.00
Charity Sewing: Preemie Pillows
- Jul 20, 2025 01:00 pm

Join our volunteer group and Becky to help make positioning pillows for premature babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at UNM Hospital. We need volunteers to cut fabric, trace patterns, sew and stuff pillows! In this group, we won't be giving instructions on how to sew or how to use a sewing machine. Do be sure you already know your basics if you'd like to sew and please bring your own machine. Free to participate, but please register as space is limited in our classroom!

Cost: $ FREE
Charity Sewing: Creature Comforts
- Jul 23, 2025 11:00 am

Sewing for Shelter Pets: Join host Ania and our group of volunteers the fourth Wednesday of each month to help make blankets/quilts for our furry friends at Animal Humane. We need volunteers to cut fabric, sew, bind, etc. If you plan to sew, please bring your own machine. Blanket material requirements have been updated, please check the long description for more details.

Cost: $ FREE
Scrappy Sewcial
- Jul 27, 2025 11:00 am

Come work on your scrappy sewing project(s) with friends on this scrappy sew day! Feel free to bring an in-progress scrappy project to work on or start a new one. Want a real challenge? Don't bring any fabric, just sew from our baskets of color-sorted scraps! Bring a snack/beverage to share and have sew much fun! Want to share some of your quilting cotton scraps? You can bring a gallon sized baggie of scraps to share, and at the end of the event you can fill your baggie with scraps to take home.

Cost: $ 15.00
Beyond the Basics - Pajama Pants
- Aug 02, 2025 10:00 am

Join instructor Celina Rosales in this no-stress journey into sewing an easy pair of pajama (or lounge) pants using the Pants no. 1 pattern from 100 Acts of Sewing!

Cost: $ 66.00
It's Hip to Paper Piece!
- Aug 07, 2025 10:00 am

A paper piecing (foundation piecing) technique class appropriate for adventurous beginners and beyond. It's not as difficult as you think... learn how at Hip Stitch!

Cost: $ 40.00
Charity Sewing: Preemie Pillows
- Aug 17, 2025 01:00 pm

Join our volunteer group and Becky to help make positioning pillows for premature babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at UNM Hospital. We need volunteers to cut fabric, trace patterns, sew and stuff pillows! In this group, we won't be giving instructions on how to sew or how to use a sewing machine. Do be sure you already know your basics if you'd like to sew and please bring your own machine. Free to participate, but please register as space is limited in our classroom!

Cost: $ FREE
Paper Piecing Club
- Aug 21, 2025 11:00 am

"Sewcial" group for those who are experienced paper piecers (or have taken our Introductory class). Bring a new paper piecing project or an in-progress one that you need inspiration to finish. Julia will be on hand to provide encouragement... NEW FOR 2025 - each month attendees will receive a different 5" FPP block template/pattern designed by Julia (or a Guest Designer) to either work on that day and/or take home. Gather your scraps together and let's paper piece some fun!

Cost: $ 15.00
Charity Sewing: Creature Comforts
- Aug 27, 2025 11:00 am

Sewing for Shelter Pets: Join host Ania and our group of volunteers the fourth Wednesday of each month to help make blankets/quilts for our furry friends at Animal Humane. We need volunteers to cut fabric, sew, bind, etc. If you plan to sew, please bring your own machine. Blanket material requirements have been updated, please check the long description for more details.

Cost: $ FREE
Scrappy Sewcial
- Aug 31, 2025 11:00 am

Come work on your scrappy sewing project(s) with friends on this scrappy sew day! Feel free to bring an in-progress scrappy project to work on or start a new one. Want a real challenge? Don't bring any fabric, just sew from our baskets of color-sorted scraps! Bring a snack/beverage to share and have sew much fun! Want to share some of your quilting cotton scraps? You can bring a gallon sized baggie of scraps to share, and at the end of the event you can fill your baggie with scraps to take home.

Cost: $ 15.00
It's Hip to Paper Piece!
- Sep 04, 2025 10:00 am

A paper piecing (foundation piecing) technique class appropriate for adventurous beginners and beyond. It's not as difficult as you think... learn how at Hip Stitch!

Cost: $ 40.00
Paper Piecing Club
- Sep 18, 2025 11:00 am

"Sewcial" group for those who are experienced paper piecers (or have taken our Introductory class). Bring a new paper piecing project or an in-progress one that you need inspiration to finish. Julia will be on hand to provide encouragement... NEW FOR 2025 - each month attendees will receive a different 5" FPP block template/pattern designed by Julia (or a Guest Designer) to either work on that day and/or take home. Gather your scraps together and let's paper piece some fun!

Cost: $ 15.00
Charity Sewing: Preemie Pillows
- Sep 21, 2025 01:00 pm

Join our volunteer group and Becky to help make positioning pillows for premature babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at UNM Hospital. We need volunteers to cut fabric, trace patterns, sew and stuff pillows! In this group, we won't be giving instructions on how to sew or how to use a sewing machine. Do be sure you already know your basics if you'd like to sew and please bring your own machine. Free to participate, but please register as space is limited in our classroom!

Cost: $ FREE
Charity Sewing: Creature Comforts
- Sep 24, 2025 11:00 am

Sewing for Shelter Pets: Join host Ania and our group of volunteers the fourth Wednesday of each month to help make blankets/quilts for our furry friends at Animal Humane. We need volunteers to cut fabric, sew, bind, etc. If you plan to sew, please bring your own machine. Blanket material requirements have been updated, please check the long description for more details.

Cost: $ FREE
Scrappy Sewcial
- Sep 28, 2025 11:00 am

Come work on your scrappy sewing project(s) with friends on this scrappy sew day! Feel free to bring an in-progress scrappy project to work on or start a new one. Want a real challenge? Don't bring any fabric, just sew from our baskets of color-sorted scraps! Bring a snack/beverage to share and have sew much fun! Want to share some of your quilting cotton scraps? You can bring a gallon sized baggie of scraps to share, and at the end of the event you can fill your baggie with scraps to take home.

Cost: $ 15.00
It's Hip to Paper Piece!
- Oct 02, 2025 10:00 am

A paper piecing (foundation piecing) technique class appropriate for adventurous beginners and beyond. It's not as difficult as you think... learn how at Hip Stitch!

Cost: $ 40.00
Paper Piecing Club
- Oct 16, 2025 11:00 am

"Sewcial" group for those who are experienced paper piecers (or have taken our Introductory class). Bring a new paper piecing project or an in-progress one that you need inspiration to finish. Julia will be on hand to provide encouragement... NEW FOR 2025 - each month attendees will receive a different 5" FPP block template/pattern designed by Julia (or a Guest Designer) to either work on that day and/or take home. Gather your scraps together and let's paper piece some fun!

Cost: $ 15.00
Charity Sewing: Preemie Pillows
- Oct 19, 2025 01:00 pm

Join our volunteer group and Becky to help make positioning pillows for premature babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at UNM Hospital. We need volunteers to cut fabric, trace patterns, sew and stuff pillows! In this group, we won't be giving instructions on how to sew or how to use a sewing machine. Do be sure you already know your basics if you'd like to sew and please bring your own machine. Free to participate, but please register as space is limited in our classroom!

Cost: $ FREE
Charity Sewing: Creature Comforts
- Oct 22, 2025 11:00 am

Sewing for Shelter Pets: Join host Ania and our group of volunteers the fourth Wednesday of each month to help make blankets/quilts for our furry friends at Animal Humane. We need volunteers to cut fabric, sew, bind, etc. If you plan to sew, please bring your own machine. Blanket material requirements have been updated, please check the long description for more details.

Cost: $ FREE
Scrappy Sewcial
- Oct 26, 2025 11:00 am

Come work on your scrappy sewing project(s) with friends on this scrappy sew day! Feel free to bring an in-progress scrappy project to work on or start a new one. Want a real challenge? Don't bring any fabric, just sew from our baskets of color-sorted scraps! Bring a snack/beverage to share and have sew much fun! Want to share some of your quilting cotton scraps? You can bring a gallon sized baggie of scraps to share, and at the end of the event you can fill your baggie with scraps to take home.

Cost: $ 15.00
It's Hip to Paper Piece!
- Nov 06, 2025 10:00 am

A paper piecing (foundation piecing) technique class appropriate for adventurous beginners and beyond. It's not as difficult as you think... learn how at Hip Stitch!

Cost: $ 40.00
Charity Sewing: Preemie Pillows
- Nov 16, 2025 01:00 pm

Join our volunteer group and Becky to help make positioning pillows for premature babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at UNM Hospital. We need volunteers to cut fabric, trace patterns, sew and stuff pillows! In this group, we won't be giving instructions on how to sew or how to use a sewing machine. Do be sure you already know your basics if you'd like to sew and please bring your own machine. Free to participate, but please register as space is limited in our classroom!

Cost: $ FREE
Paper Piecing Club
- Nov 20, 2025 11:00 am

"Sewcial" group for those who are experienced paper piecers (or have taken our Introductory class). Bring a new paper piecing project or an in-progress one that you need inspiration to finish. Julia will be on hand to provide encouragement... NEW FOR 2025 - each month attendees will receive a different 5" FPP block template/pattern designed by Julia (or a Guest Designer) to either work on that day and/or take home. Gather your scraps together and let's paper piece some fun!

Cost: $ 15.00
Scrappy Sewcial
- Nov 30, 2025 11:00 am

Come work on your scrappy sewing project(s) with friends on this scrappy sew day! Feel free to bring an in-progress scrappy project to work on or start a new one. Want a real challenge? Don't bring any fabric, just sew from our baskets of color-sorted scraps! Bring a snack/beverage to share and have sew much fun! Want to share some of your quilting cotton scraps? You can bring a gallon sized baggie of scraps to share, and at the end of the event you can fill your baggie with scraps to take home.

Cost: $ 15.00
It's Hip to Paper Piece!
- Dec 04, 2025 10:00 am

A paper piecing (foundation piecing) technique class appropriate for adventurous beginners and beyond. It's not as difficult as you think... learn how at Hip Stitch!

Cost: $ 40.00
Paper Piecing Club
- Dec 18, 2025 11:00 am

"Sewcial" group for those who are experienced paper piecers (or have taken our Introductory class). Bring a new paper piecing project or an in-progress one that you need inspiration to finish. Julia will be on hand to provide encouragement... NEW FOR 2025 - each month attendees will receive a different 5" FPP block template/pattern designed by Julia (or a Guest Designer) to either work on that day and/or take home. Gather your scraps together and let's paper piece some fun!

Cost: $ 15.00
Scrappy Sewcial
- Dec 28, 2025 11:00 am

Come work on your scrappy sewing project(s) with friends on this scrappy sew day! Feel free to bring an in-progress scrappy project to work on or start a new one. Want a real challenge? Don't bring any fabric, just sew from our baskets of color-sorted scraps! Bring a snack/beverage to share and have sew much fun! Want to share some of your quilting cotton scraps? You can bring a gallon sized baggie of scraps to share, and at the end of the event you can fill your baggie with scraps to take home.

Cost: $ 15.00