"Bon Voyage" Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing Class
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bow Bench Retreat, Range Road 260, Carseland, Alberta, T0J 0M0, Canada
Legit Kits puts award winning, beautiful artistic quilts within reach of any quilter who can sew a straight line. Crystal clear, unparalleled patterns printed on the best foundation paper are free of Y seams and thoroughly tested by quilters ranging from beginner to expert. Larger than needed cuts of Kona Cotton accompany every full kit, allowing room for mistakes and leaving a colorful stash after completing your project.
The Bon Voyage pattern is the perfect introduction to foundation paper piecing and the unique Legit Kits techniques to create beautiful works of art! Certified Instructor Nancy Strath will teach you how to understand the pattern, prepare your fabrics pieces, create the sections, and joint the units to create this beautiful 15″ x 20″ project. The skills learned will be basic foundation paper piecing skills which can be applied to many different patterns and designers.
The class fee includes everything you need, the fabric kit, pattern and instruction. There is also nothing to prepare before class, you will be given your kit when you arrive.
Date: Sunday November 8
Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Cost: $75 ( includes fabric kit, pattern and instruction)

Sew Day Nov 11
2025-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join us from 10 – 4 for a day of sewing, friendship and fun!
$20/day

Creating on the Bow - Nov 15
2025-11-15 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)
Join us from 10 – 10 for 12 hours Creating on the Bow
$25/day

Beginner Quilt Making "Centerfold"
2025-11-16 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Beginner Quilt Making – Try Before You BuyJoin us at Bow Bench Retreat for a fun and approachable introduction to quilting! This beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to “try before you buy” and see what quilting is all about—no prior experience needed.
In this 3–4 hour workshop, you’ll create a 11″ x 41″ table runner using the Centerfold pattern by Pieced Tree Patterns. The class fee includes:

The Centerfold pattern

Pre-cut fabric, ready to sew

Full use of studio tools and equipment

By the end of class, you’ll have your very own table topper to take home, along with the confidence to begin your quilting journey.
Where: Bow Bench Retreat
What to bring: Just yourself—everything else is provided!
When: Sunday, November 16, 1:00 – 4:30
Cost: $50

Sew Day Nov 18
2025-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Nov 25
2025-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - Nov 29
2025-11-29 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day Dec 2
2025-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Dec 9
2025-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day January 6
2026-01-06 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

Mini Blue Jay Foundation Paper Piecing Class
2026-01-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Legit Kits puts award winning, beautiful artistic quilts within reach of any quilter who can sew a straight line. Crystal clear, unparalleled patterns printed on the best foundation paper are free of Y seams and thoroughly tested by quilters ranging from beginner to expert. Larger than needed cuts of Kona Cotton accompany every full kit, allowing room for mistakes and leaving a colorful stash after completing your project.
This foundation paper piecing class is perfect for those with some experience with foundation paper piecing, its smaller size make it less intimidating than some of the larger projects, there are some smaller pieces and more angles, Certified Instructor Nancy Strath will guide you through the process from the beginning, and help give you the confidence to move on to the more complicated patterns designed by Legit Kits. The project finishes at 15″ x 20″ there are 40 different Kona colors and 226 pieces. The class fee included the pattern and fabric, there is no homework prior to class you will receive your kit when you arrive at class.
Class Date: Thursday January 8 , 2026
Class Time: 10am – 4:00pm
Class Fee: $150 (includes the fabric kit, pattern, and instruction)

Monthly Free Motion Workshop Jan 10
2026-01-10 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Monthly Free Motion Quilting WorkshopJoin us each month for a relaxed and inspiring free motion quilting session! Every month features a new design to explore — from feathers and fillers to modern motifs. This is your chance to practice your quilting skills, gain confidence, and get personalized advice and feedback in a supportive environment. This is not designed for absolute beginners, a basic understanding of free motion on your machine is required.
Bring your machine and enthusiasm — we’ll provide guidance, tips, and plenty of inspiration to help your quilting flow freely! You are welcome to bring a project to quilt or fat quarter sandwiches to practice on.
Saturday Jan 10 from 9:30 am – 3:30
Cost: $50

Mini Workshop January 11
2026-01-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Mini Quilt Technique Workshop Series
Join us each month for a fun, hands-on Mini Quilt Technique Workshop where you’ll create a small project while mastering a new quilting skill! Each 3-hour session focuses on a specific technique.
These bite-sized projects are perfect for building your quilting confidence, trying new styles, and finishing something beautiful in a single class. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter looking to expand your skills, you’ll leave each session with a completed mini project, new techniques under your belt, and plenty of inspiration for your next quilt.
All materials, tools, and instructions are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and love of fabric! Please message me if you need to borrow a sewing machine, there are only 6 available, first come first serve.
Sunday January, 11 from 1 -4
Project: Quilt as you go Mug Rug.

Sew Day Jan 13
2026-01-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

Tidy Tote Class January 17 & 18
2026-01-17 10:00 - 2026-01-18 16:00 (America/Chicago)
We are so excited that Tara Sinclair will be coming to Bow Bench to teach the Tidy Tote class!!
Never forget a thing the tidy tote takes all the things you need for class and more. Just set up an unzip and you are ready to go!! The tote holds the 3 drawer sterilite drawer system.
Date: Saturday January 17 & Sunday January 18
Time: 10am – 4pm (you can stay and sew later Saturday night and leave your machines set up overnight)
Class fee: $120
Pattern download: **** be sure to download the Pattern with the orange banner like the photo below to fit the 3 drawer unit***
https://www.hillsidequilting.com.au/collections/tidytote/products/copy-of-new-tidy-tote-pattern-using-the-office-works-drawer-set-from-australia-also-from-container-store-online-in-us-and-selected-countries
Link to purchase drawers
single drawer: https://amzn.to/3JRi7rE
2 pack: https://amzn.to/4mNvE1S

Sew Day Jan 20
2026-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - Jan 24
2026-01-24 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day Jan 27
2026-01-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Legit Kits Workshop
2026-01-31 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Work on any Legit Kit pattern with the assistance of Nancy, a chance to get some help or motivation to work on your projects
Saturday, January 31 from 10 – 4
Cost: $35
Snacks, coffee, tea, water included, bring your lunch, and your projects.

Sew Day Feb 3
2026-02-03 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Monthly Free Motion Workshop Feb 7
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Monthly Free Motion Quilting WorkshopJoin us each month for a relaxed and inspiring free motion quilting session! Every month features a new design to explore — from feathers and fillers to modern motifs. This is your chance to practice your quilting skills, gain confidence, and get personalized advice and feedback in a supportive environment. This is not designed for absolute beginners, a basic understanding of free motion on your machine is required.
Bring your machine and enthusiasm — we’ll provide guidance, tips, and plenty of inspiration to help your quilting flow freely! You are welcome to bring a project to quilt or fat quarter sandwiches to practice on.
Saturday Feb 7 from 10 – 4
Cost: $50

Mini Workshop February 8
2026-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Mini Quilt Technique Workshop Series
Join us each month for a fun, hands-on Mini Quilt Technique Workshop where you’ll create a small project while mastering a new quilting skill! Each 3-hour session focuses on a specific technique.
These bite-sized projects are perfect for building your quilting confidence, trying new styles, and finishing something beautiful in a single class. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter looking to expand your skills, you’ll leave each session with a completed mini project, new techniques under your belt, and plenty of inspiration for your next quilt.
All materials, tools, and instructions are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and love of fabric!
Sunday February 8 from 1 -4
Project: Learn basic paper piecing while you make the “Rainbowgram” by Legit Kits, 8″ Paper Pieced block, option to sew blocks into a zipper pouch.

Sew Day Feb 10
2026-02-10 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Cancelled due to weatherSew Day Feb 17
2026-02-17 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - Feb 21
2026-02-21 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day Feb 24
2026-02-24 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day March 3
2026-03-03 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Monthly Free Motion Workshop March 7
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Monthly Free Motion Quilting WorkshopJoin us each month for a relaxed and inspiring free motion quilting session! Every month features a new design to explore — from feathers and fillers to modern motifs. This is your chance to practice your quilting skills, gain confidence, and get personalized advice and feedback in a supportive environment. This is not designed for absolute beginners, a basic understanding of free motion on your machine is required.
Bring your machine and enthusiasm — we’ll provide guidance, tips, and plenty of inspiration to help your quilting flow freely! You are welcome to bring a project to quilt or fat quarter sandwiches to practice on.
Saturday March 7 from 10 – 4
Cost: $50

Sew Day March 10
2026-03-10 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day March 17
2026-03-17 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
