ByAnnie Academy - Advanced Class
ByAnnie Academy @ AQWC Studio - Advanced Classes
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. These Classes are 2 full day sessions.
Location: Artistic Quilts with Colors Inc.
Instructor: Valerie Coatham
Final Level of ByAnnie Academy at AQWC Studio! This advanced class is designed for makers who have successfully completed intermediate projects and are prepared to tackle the most detailed, technique-rich patterns in the ByAnnie collection. Over two full days, Valerie will guide you through complex construction, precision techniques, and professional finishing methods to help you confidently create your chosen advanced bag.
Choose One of These Intermediate ByAnnie Patterns
Select one project to complete during this full 2-day advanced session:
Advanced Pattern Options:
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Ultimate Travel Bag 2.0 – A spacious, beautifully structured carry-all packed with pockets, support, and advanced construction details.
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A Place for Everything 2.0 – The ultimate organizer with removable pages, mesh and vinyl pockets, and detailed assembly—perfect for experienced makers.
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Travel Duffle Bag 2.1 – A durable, roomy duffle with professional finishes and reinforced structure.
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Get Out of Town – A stylish travel tote featuring smart pocket placement, sturdy construction, and classic ByAnnie techniques taken to the next level.
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Two Big Totes – Generous, functional totes that incorporate advanced stabilizing, binding, and structural techniques—ideal for sewists ready for a rewarding challenge.
Bring your sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, and your chosen pattern + materials.
Kits available in store!
Some of the Supplies you may need for the Advanced Classes:
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BYANNIE - Pattern : Please pick a pattern that we would be offering in the Advanced Class List.
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ByAnnie Soft and Stable 58" wide
- BYANNIE - Fusible Interfacing - 20" wide (SUP179)
- Fold-over elastic 20mm
- ByAnnie Mesh Fabric 18 x 54" (1/2 yard)
- ByAnnie Zippers by the yard - 4 yds
- Polypro Strapping 1.5" wide
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EMMALINE BAGS - HARDWARE KIT - A STRAP KIT
- Base Stabilizer 6.5" x 9"
- Polyester thread to match both exterior and lining fabrics as well as thread to match zipper tape. Glide thread is a great option.
- Pauline's Quilters World - Circle Template
- BYANNIE - Stiletto-Pressing Tool
- Quick Turn - Fabric Tube Turner
- Also you will need Hardware, style and size are located on the pattern.
We want your class experience to be fun and stress-free. Here are a few things to know before you sign up:
- We need at least 4 students for a class to run. If we don’t reach that number, we’ll reschedule and make sure you get a spot in the next session.
- Safety comes first. If the weather is unsafe, we’ll reschedule and keep you updated by email or phone.
Refund Policy
Due to class structure and teacher commitments, refunds are only available if your spot is filled. You are welcome to find someone to take your place or gift your registration. Purchasing a spot confirms agreement with this policy.


