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Welcome to “And Sew It Began – Pieceful Stitches,” the first Texas quilting retreat venue nestled in the heart of historic LaPorte, TX. Whether it be sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, or other crafting, this is the place that can offer you the room and comfort to create something beautiful. You’ll be treated to a spacious new state of the art studio with great lighting, design walls, and comfortable chairs. If that’s not enough, this quaint little home is less than 2 blocks away from your very own "personal" quilt shop.  Our shop loves to cater to your special requests. 

Enjoy stepping back in time and experiencing the character of a 1913 Sears kit house. Each bedroom room is decorated in a different theme and there’s a cozy living room with a fireplace for when you just want to chill out and read a book. A full kitchen is at your disposal and the large dining area can seat your entire group. If cooking is not your thing, plenty of gourmet restaurants are right around the corner.

Nothing recharges your batteries like spending uninterrupted, quality time with your best friends, doing what you love.

Say “no” to demands, obligations and stress! Come to “And Sew It Began – Pieceful Stitches” to relax, recharge and pursue your passions!

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You will be learning how to make 9 or 12 quilt blocks. Basic knowledge of your machine will provide you more time to learn 1/4" seam allowances, matching points and even an applique block as you put together your quilt top in this 5 session course, beginning January 8,, 2024 and will meet weekly. The class will end on February 12 - we will not meet on January 29.

Cost: $ 100.00
You will be learning how to make 9 or 12 quilt blocks. Basic knowledge of your machine will provide you more time to learn 1/4" seam allowances, matching points and even an applique block as you put together your quilt top in this 5 session course, beginning January 8,, 2024 and will meet weekly. The class will end on February 12 - we will not meet on January 29.

Cost: $ 100.00
Featherweight Attachments Part 2
- Jan 20, 2024 10:00 am

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Did you know these wonderful vintage Featherweight Sewing Machines can do more than a straight stitch? Do you have attachments, feet, and accessories for your Featherweight sewing machine? Do you want to learn how to use some of the extras? Then, this is the class for you. Even if you don?t have all the extras, we will provide some for you to test sew. Then you will have an opportunity to purchase them afterwards. In this class we will identify, label, and practice sewing with the ?extras? that you have for your machine. Bring ALL the accessories, feet, attachments, manuals, screwdrivers, paper and pencils for notes, and anything that you think you might need. Bring some large scraps or Fat Quarters with matching thread. We will complete a make and take project so you can show off your accomplishments from the class. Prerequisite: Featherweight Maintenance Class by Angel Herring. If you haven?t had the maintenance class and want to take the Part 2 class, PLEASE CONTACT Angel FIRST. You must have a running fully operational machine to take the PART TWO CLASS. Please email Angel at featherweightblissbyangel@gmail.com if you have any questions. (Class minimum is 8. Please arrive at least15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class.)

Cost: $ 65.00
Sew Day Sewcials - 2023 dates
- Dec 02, 2023 10:00 am

Time: 10 a.m to 7 p.m Cost: $10/person Come and join us for our Saturday Sewcial. Bring your sewing machine, project, supplies and your food/snacks/drinks for the day. Setup begins at 10 a.m. and we will close up at 7 p.m. If you have questions, please contact the shop at 281-941-4140 or email andsewitbegan@gmail.com You must register and pay for your spot before arriving. This is a NON-REFUNDABLE event! Thank you.

Cost: $ 10.00
Sew Day Sewcials - 2023 dates
- Dec 03, 2023 10:00 am

Time: 10 a.m to 7 p.m Cost: $10/person Come and join us for our Saturday Sewcial. Bring your sewing machine, project, supplies and your food/snacks/drinks for the day. Setup begins at 10 a.m. and we will close up at 7 p.m. If you have questions, please contact the shop at 281-941-4140 or email andsewitbegan@gmail.com You must register and pay for your spot before arriving. This is a NON-REFUNDABLE event! Thank you.

Cost: $ 10.00
Featherweight Club
- Dec 14, 2023 10:30 am

Join us on June 23 for an introductory meeting of the Featherweight Club. This meeting will be organizational as we prepared to have full featherweight sew days on the 4th Friday of each month.

Cost: $ FREE
Featherweight Club
- Dec 15, 2023 10:30 am

Join us on June 23 for an introductory meeting of the Featherweight Club. This meeting will be organizational as we prepared to have full featherweight sew days on the 4th Friday of each month.

Cost: $ FREE