Meet Your Teachers

Brenda Miller
Bags, Quilts, and Home Decor
I’m a bag & quilt pattern designer with a shop. Love to sew? Me too! Let’s get together to play, create & grow.

Kelley Richardson
Quilts & Home Decor
If sewing, serging, or quilting are your thing, you’ll find a friend in Kelley, and with her passion for teaching and her warm smile, you’ll feel right at home with her. More about quilting classes with Kelley

Irene Mischkinis
Clothing & Apparel
After years of running a custom sewing and alterations business, Irene began to teach sewing in 2006. Irene loves to impart her knowledge and to see her students progress in their skills. It’s all a matter of having them understand what to do and practice, practice, practice.
Classes resume at the end of May, 2022
IN-PERSON CLASSES
These classes are NOT taught online. They are in-person classes held at ABQ Sewing Studio in Strathroy, Ontario.
Two ways to register for a class
In Person
To register for a quilting or sewing class, fill out the class registration form and return it to ABQ Sewing Studio or contact us by telephone with the information. Contact information is on the form.
Online
You may pay for live classes at our online store. Please note that these classes are NOT taught online. They are in-person classes held at ABQ Sewing Studio in Strathroy, Ontario at 15 Centre St. W.
Classes open for registration
Here you’ll find our upcoming classes listed in chronological order with the instructor and the fee. Follow the purchase link to buy the class online, or fill out the registration form to register in person.
Click the class page link to get the class details. You can also browse our classes on our events and classes calendar.
The Perfect T-Shirt

- May 26, 2022 (morning)
- Teacher: Irene Mischkinis
- $50.00, pattern and supplies not included
- Class information
Variations to Change Up Your Basic T-Shirt

- May 26, 2022 (afternoon)
- Teacher: Irene Mischkinis
- $50.00, pattern and supplies not included
- Class information
Cool Draped Front Cardigan

- May 27, 2022 (morning)
- Teacher: Irene Mischkinis
- $50.00, pattern and supplies not included
- Class information
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Daytripper Backpack

- Three-day class held on Friday afternoons: May 27, June 3, June 10, 2022
- Teacher: Brenda Miller
- $80.00, pattern and supplies not included
- Class Information
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Learn Free Motion Quilting

- May 28, 2022
- Teacher: Kelley Richardson
- $75.00
- Class Information
Open Sew Mornings
First session June 2, 2022. Work on anything you’d like with expert help standing by.

- First Thursday of the month
- With Irene Mischkinis
- $40.00 per session
- Find the session on the calendar and follow the link for more details
8 Gore Skirt
You’ll draw the pattern from your own measurements for a perfect fit!

- June 2, 2022 (afternoon)
- Teacher: Irene Mischkinis
- $50.00, supplies not included
- Class Information
Sophia Swing Coat

- Two-day class held on Friday mornings: June 3 & 10, 2022
- Teacher: Irene Mischkinis
- $80.00, pattern & supplies not included
- Class information
Introduction to Paper Piecing

- June 4, 2022
- Teacher: Kelley Richardson
- $50.00
- Class Information
Free Motion Quilting With Rulers

- June 4, 2022
- Teacher: Kelley Richardson
- $50.00
- Class Information
P.J. Pants

- June 9, 2022
- Teacher: Irene Mischkinis
- $80.00, pattern & supplies not included
- Class information
Beginner’s Quilting: Square Dance Quilt

- Three-day class held on Saturday mornings: June 11 & 25, July 9, 2022
- Teacher: Kelley Richardson
- $100.00
- Class Information
Learn Machine Appliqué

- June 11, 2022 (afternoon)
- Teacher: Kelley Richardson
- $60.00
- Class Information
P.J. Top or Blouse

- June 16, 2022
- Teacher: Irene Mischkinis
- $80.00, pattern & supplies not included
- Class information
Willow Dress/Tank Top

- Two-day class held on Fridays: June 17 & 24, 2022
- Teacher: Irene Mischkinis
- $80.00, pattern & supplies not included
- Class information
La Luna Bag

- Three-day class held on Friday afternoons: June 17 & 24, July 8, 2022
- Teacher: Brenda Miller
- $80.00, pattern and supplies not included
- Class information
Elephant Abstractions Quilt

- Two-day class: June 18 & July 9, 2022
- Teacher: Kelley Richardson
- $120, pattern and supplies not included
- Class Information
Tamarack Jacket

- Two-day class held on Thursdays: June 23 & 30, 2022
- Teacher: Irene Mischkinis
- $80.00, pattern & supplies not included
- Class information
Quilt-As-You-Go Reversible Table Runner

- June 25, 2022
- Teacher: Kelley Richardson
- $50.00, pattern and supplies not included
- Class Information