Miss Bessie's Quilt Shop

Miss Bessie's Quilt Shop Homeschool classes, All levels of classes, Quilting/sewing supplies to purchase, Sewing machine use, Sewing help, Traditional skills presented in a modern way!

Classes at various times as posted, call 352-771-2653 Deaf Friendly...owner signs!

07/06/2026

I am conducting a survey... Who would be interested in a comprehensive class combining beginning sewing techniques and basic sewing machine maintenance?

07/06/2026

PROGESS REPORT:
We are making great progress. Class will be starting in September. As soon as l learn how to make events on Facebook, i will post the class and signuo process. Hopefully by next week. We are on schedule for our retail and tea parlor Grand Opening on October. I apologize for not responding to some notifications, I have been extra busy these past few weeks, but will get to them ASAP.

So the work continues...as the construction on the exterior is ongoing, I am leaving all that to the pros. I, however, a...
06/12/2026

So the work continues...as the construction on the exterior is ongoing, I am leaving all that to the pros. I, however, am getting started on the classroom. Thought I would share a few before pics. Can't wait to see it done so I can start classes. I keep marching forward. Can't wait to get it done and get open.

05/31/2026

For those that are interested...

If I can find a place to hold a few classes I will be focusing on beginners. Here is the new class format and the first two classes in the basics series. There will be 5 classes in the basics series, I will post more as it is developed.

As always, gentle feedback is welcome. :-)

Miss Bessie’s: Power of Sewing and Quilting, LLC (PSQ) Classes

-All classes are 75 minutes (1 hour instruction/application and15 min setup/cleanup).

-Classes are offered as course-units (A course-unit is a series of 4 consecutive weekly classes covering a single topic, i.e.First Time Sewing or My First Quilt Project,...)

-Cost is $150 per student/per course-unit. I am approved for the Step Up program, and will have paperwork available at time of registration. Also, family rates and some scholarships may be available, please request information.

-Course-unit materials will need to be purchased prior to the first class, and a materials list will be provided at the time of registration. Ready made kits will be available for purchase at Miss Bessie’s.

-All classes are offered as a small group, minimum of 2 students per class unit, maximum 6 students per class unit.

-Minimum number of students must be registered 1 week prior to class starting. If the minimum is not met, the class will be cancelled and a notification will be sent out.

Current offerings:
First Time Sewing:
First Time Sewing is designed for young students with little to no experience, starting with threading the machine and ending with a completed class project. Students will learn how to:

-Operate a sewing machine
-Read simple patterns
-Practice basic machine and hand sewing stitches
-Sew on buttons
-Make a basic quilt square
-Complete a final project (Pillow)

Second Time Sewing:
This class is for students that do know the skills taught in the First Time Sewing class, but having attended the class is not a requirement. Students will learn how to:

-Change and use different machine needle
-Change and use different machine feet
-Do basting and and markings
-Make darts
-Make casings
-Use garment elastic
-Do gathering
-Complete a final project (Apron/Fabric Basket set)

05/31/2026

As I struggle along, I have been working on the PSQ Library. It is only just beginning, but I am sharing a link so anyone interested in seeing my crumbs of progress can check it out, :-)

05/31/2026

Shout out to everyone. So much to still do, but I am plodding along. I am looking for ideas of where to go to do a few classes over the summer. The shop has a ways to go before we are ready to have students here, but I would like to do a couple of things over the summer. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Well, we made it. Saying goodbye to Miss Bessies's in Umatilla.
05/07/2026

Well, we made it. Saying goodbye to Miss Bessies's in Umatilla.

05/04/2026

Soo, we had to take a one week extension on our lease, just couldn't get it all done. We are wrapping it up Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers, that we can push through. I am really looking forward to our new beginnings, just gotta get this chapter closed out. I will keep everyone posted.

04/30/2026

Lots of people ask8ng about the new shop. The new shop will be on Bates Ave in Eustis. Just down from the Middle School. We still have a great deal of work to do to get ready, but moving along so we can get classes and stuff started. Can hardly wait to get the doors open 😃

04/30/2026

Last day at the old shop...we have a long day ahead of us, but excited to get started on our new shop, our new plans, and our new adventures. Looking forward to some amazing classes, getting all the Quiltrads out of the totes and on to the racks, and setting up the best Tea Parlor ever. This is going to be so much fun. 😃

Address

111 N Central Avenue
Umatilla, FL
32784

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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