Events

Cozy, come-as-you-are space for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Learn the basics, get help on a project, or just hang out with fiber friends and stitch together—free drop-in event.

Ready to try your hand at a beautiful, sustainable craft? Join us for “Intro to Sashiko Stitching,” a hands-on embroidery class at Thrifty Bootique—perfect for beginners or anyone curious about Japanese hand-stitching, visible mending, or slow fashion! Local fiber artist, Erin Clayton, will guide you through four classic Sashiko stitch patterns (two simple, two more […]

Welcome, Families and Young Makers! Join us at Thrifty Bootique for Candy Twist: Scrap Fabric Garland Holiday Craft Class, the third free workshop in our Crafting Christmas: Handmade Holiday Series! This fun and colorful holiday event is perfect for families with children of all ages—kids in first grade and up can participate hands-on, with adults helping […]

About the Joyful Yarn & Twine Trees Holiday Craft Class Looking for a fun and sustainable holiday activity for kids and families? Join us for the final event in our Crafting Christmas: Handmade Holiday Series—Yarn & Twine Trees: Handmade Ornaments Holiday Craft Class. This joyful, free workshop invites children (ages 6 and up), parents, and […]

The store will be closed for some much-needed vacation starting Monday, December 29, 2025, and will reopen on Saturday, January 3, 2026. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Ready to try your hand at a beautiful, sustainable craft? Join us for “Intro to Sashiko Stitching,” a hands-on embroidery class at Thrifty Bootique—perfect for beginners or anyone curious about Japanese hand-stitching, visible mending, or slow fashion! Local fiber artist, Erin Clayton, will guide you through four classic Sashiko stitch patterns (two simple, two more […]

Demystifying the Sewing Machine ($35) Feel free to bring your sewing machine from home. We have 3 machines available on a first come/first serve basis.

Set a course for your year with our Free, Drop-In: Create Your 2026 Vision Board event. Vision boards are a simple, creative way to clarify goals, dreams, and next steps.​ Bring your hopes for 2026 and turn them into something you can see and touch.​ We’ll provide supplies, but you’re also welcome to bring any photos, […]

Join us for a visible mending class in Dover, NH designed for adults who already know the basics of sashiko and want to use those stitches for real garment repairs. This Level 2 workshop at The Thrifty Bootique focuses on visible mending for denim and woven garments, making it a great next step after an […]