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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!
Classes & Events
Classes
- May 12, 2025 09:00 am
Learn how to use stamps to create a stunning Star Quilt. This is a hand stitched quilt. Unlike English Paper Piecing, you will learn to use stamps for your triangles, how to trim and sew them together.
Cost: $ 65.00
- Jun 14, 2025 09:00 am
This is a fun and fast Strippy quilt and a great way to use your stash. Spend time before the class cutting strips from your stash and sewing strip sets together in order to make blocks during the class.
Cost: $ 65.00
- Jul 19, 2025 10:00 am
Use a Jelly Roll and some background fabric to create a beautiful throw size quilt. You will also learn how to miter your outer borders.
Cost: $ 85.00
- Aug 09, 2025 09:00 am
Join us for a full ay of fun while you make a custom pair of sneakers. Class Fee includes a full day of instruction and a pair of sneaker soles. We will provide some of the tools needed for making the sneakers like a needle, thread and eyelets and setting tool.
Cost: $ 150.00
- Aug 19, 2025 05:30 pm
Make your own unique Borders Quilt - Join us for a 5 session lecture series by Winnie Fleming on how to add multiple borders to your quilt.
Cost: $ 85.00