Stay inspired and connected with Sallie Tomato’s classes, trunk shows, and events in a convenient calendar view, or organized by month in a list below! Discover hands-on bag-making workshops, exclusive trunk shows at local quilt shops, and exciting shows where we’re vending. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, see our latest designs up close, or shop in person, our event lineup is always growing—check back often for updates!  

Events Calendar

Events Calendar

April 2025

CLASS: Monroe Bag at Fox Lake Lounge of Fox Lake, Wisconsin on Thursday April 3, 2025; 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Taught by Jessica Barrera to register click here or call (920) 344-5768

CLASS: Scarlett Bag at Sew 'N Place of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania on Thursday April 10, 2025; 10:00am - 4:00pm; Taught by Mara Anderson, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register call 717-352-3050

CLASS: Sophie Bag at NEQE 2025 at Double Tree by Hilton of Manchester, New Hampshire on Thursday April 10, 2025; 8:30 am - 11:30 am; Taught by Kathy Seymour. certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register click here.

CLASS: Bag Hardware Basics at NEQE 2025 at Double Tree by Hilton of Manchester, New Hampshire on Thursday April 10, 2025; 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm; Taught by Kathy Seymour. certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register click here.

CLASS: Pick a project Lucky Penny Wallet or Sophie Crossbody at Cadgewith Farms Community Room of Lansing, MI on Saturday, April 12, 2025; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Taught by Patty Greening, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register email pgreeningeducator@gmail.com or call 313-720-2286

CLASS: Mackenzie Bag at Cadgewith Farms Community Room of Lansing, MI on Sunday, April 13, 2025; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Taught by Patty Greening, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register email pgreeningeducator@gmail.com or call 313-720-2286

May 2025

SHOP & SEW EVENT at Sallie Tomato Warehouse: 112 Karavan Dr, Fox Lake, WI on Thursday, May 8th - Friday May 9th 2025; Sale hours are 9:00am - 4:00pm; Enjoy 25% off entire stock in person; Click here for details! 

SEWING CLASS: How to Use Zippers by the Yard Lecture at Fox Lake City Hall Community Center: 248 E State St, Fox Lake WI on Thursday May 8, 2025; 10:00am - 11:00am : This FREE lecture is taught by Jess! Sign up here!

SEWING CLASS: Scarlett Shoulder Bag at Fox Lake City Hall Community Center: 248 E State St, Fox Lake WI on Thursday May 8, 2025; 12:00pm - 3:30pm: Taught by Jess this class costs $30 with snacks and drink options provided! Sign up here.

SEWING CLASS: Ferris Fanny Pack at Fox Lake City Hall Community Center: 248 E State St, Fox Lake WI on Friday May 9, 2025; 9:30am - 3:30pm : Taught by Jess this class costs $50 with lunch provided and drink options available! Sign up here.

CLASS: Fifth Avenue at Waman Cozy of Barrington, Illinois on Thursday, May 15, 2025; 4:00pm - 7:00pm; Taught by Carrie Wilquet, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register click here or call 224-396-0118

CLASS: Scarlett Bag at SewBoji at Spirit Lake, Iowa on Saturday, May 17, 2025; 9:30am - 4:00pm;  Taught by Billie Jo Howard, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register click here or call 712-209-6554

CLASS: Fifth Avenue Bag at Sew Nice of Upper Sandusky, Ohio on Monday, May 19, 2025; 10:00am - 4:00pm; Taught by Angie Hall, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register call 419-294-2200

CLASS: Lucky Penny at Dallas Craft Guild of Dallas, Texas on Saturday, May 24, 2025; 1:00pm - 3:00pm; Taught by Liz Foster, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register visit here!

CLASS: Fifth Avenue at Waman Cozy of Barrington, Illinois on Thursday, May 29, 2025; 4:00pm - 7:00pm; Taught by Carrie Wilquet, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register click here or call 224-396-0118

CLASS: Fifth Avenue at Sewing Studio of Hudson, Illinois on Thursday, May 29, 2025; 9:00am - 3:00pm; Taught by Kathy Easter, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register click here or call 309-485-1010

ATTENTION ALL BAG MAKERS!!! This might shock you... but Sallie Tomato is partnering with Craft Tours to offer a 9-Day Trip to explore the crafts, food, and treasures of PORTUGAL! The trip is scheduled for May 17-25, 2025 One of the major highlights from the trip, is that we'll be visiting a cork farm to learn and see how cork fabric is made - which as you may know, is a very popular fabric among bag makers! Visit crafttours.com for all of the details and to reserve your spot on this trip! Space is limited and available on a first-come/first-served basis! 

June 2025

KANSAS CITY QUILT SHOW at Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS on Wednesday, June 11 - Saturday June14, 2025; For more information click here!

CLASS: Aurora Bag at Darting Needles Quilt Guild of Appleton, WI on Thursday, June 12, 2025; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm:  Taught by Carrie Wilquet, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. Private to Guild Members

CLASS: Ruth Bag at Quilting Legacies of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin on Friday, June 27, 2025; 9:30 am - 2:30 pm; Taught by Patty Greening, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register click here.

CLASS: Jessica Bag at Sew Nice of Upper Sandusky, Ohio on Saturday, June 28, 2025; 10:00am - 2:00pm: Taught by Angie Hall, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. To register call 419-294-2200

July 2025

CLASS: Ginger Bag at Chicago Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, Inc of Itasca, Illinois on Thursday July 19, 2025; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Taught by Carrie Wilquet, certified Sallie Tomato Educator. For more information click here!

August 2025

DRAGON CON in Atlanta GA, on Thursday August 28, 2025 - Sunday September 1, 2025; Click here to learn more

September 2025

GREAT WI QUILT SHOW at Alliant Energy Center, Madison WI on Thursday September 4 - Saturday September 6, 2025; For more information click here!

March 2026

ANIME MILWAUKEE on Friday March 6, 2026 - Sunday March 8, 2026 at Baird Center & Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel; Stay tuned for more information.

Thank you for your continued support and your love of sewing and bag making. The Sallie Tomato team is looking forward to meeting you at an event soon!

Jess from Sallie Tomato