CLASS SCHEDULE:
Fall 2010
September - December
Beginner level classes offer instruction on Rotary Cutting and Simple Piecing. Intermediate level classes assume that the student is familiar with rotary cutting and piecing, and some cutting preparation may be required before class. NO refunds given if you cannot attend, but you may send someone in your place.
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2nd Wednesdays of each month 6:30-8 |
Leslie Ison & Norma Whaley– Jan Patek’s new appliqué quilt “Wisdom House” will be our inspiration this year. Patterns, techniques, recipes, girl talk, idea sharing and show ’n tell time with other passionate folk art quilters will fill the night. 25% Discount for members on meeting nights. | |
Thursdays, 5:30-8 |
Kristine Webb-An ongoing class until your quilt is finished.. Receive rotary cutting application, tips and shortcuts for template piecing blocks from the 111 hand pieced patterns included in this book. We will also have fun exploring ways to get back to the basics in our homes. Book purchase required. | |
Wed Sept 15 1:30-4:30 Or Sat Oct 2 10:30-1:30 |
Terry Griffin-Learn to make pleats inset a gussett and create a scrunchy handle in this one of a kind tote. Plus, create an easy fabric flower embellishment . Bring fabric pre quilted (instructions on pattern). Pattern purchase required | |
Thurs Sept 16 5-8 Or Fri Oct 15 11-2 |
Gay Thorn-Learn the basic techniques & how to use the walking foot and free motion foot on your machine, plus how to have a pucker-free back. Various machine quilt products will be discussed. $6.45 kit available at class. | |
Fridays, Or Wednesdays Or M, W, F |
Sue Nelson-Let us guide you all the way with your first quilt. 3 free classes include rotary cutting, piecing , layout design, borders, binding and even simple machine quilting. Choose from throw or baby sizes of our “Mountain Wrap Up” or “Cotton Candy” pattern in a variety of fabrics. Kit purchase required. Limited spaces available, so sign up early. | |
Sat Sept 18 9:30-11:30 Or Thurs Oct 21 5:30-8 |
Laraine Graehl– Have fun making a simple cover with a happy fabric. Ad a bias edge, use a drawstring for a good fit. Pattern supplied in class, for standard size plus the newer wide board. Drawstring supplied in class. | |
| Tuesdays, Sept 28, Oct 12& 26 5:30-8:00 |
Cody Mazuran-Tutorials in color confidence, hand piecing, English Paper Piecing, inking, mitered and boxed corners, all techniques used mid 19th century.Sounds complex, but very beginner friendly! Starter kit available. | |
Fri Sept 22 1-4 Or Wed Nov 17 10:30-1:30 Or Sat Dec 4 10:30-1:30 |
Gail Wix-Learn how to cut bias binding, miter quilt corners and finish the binding so that it has a smooth look. Once you’ve learned the tricks, all your quilts will have a professional look! $3.50 kit purchase required. | |
Thurs Sept 23 Or Sat Oct 9 |
Kristine Webb-Learn a great hand appliqué method while making an animal wall hanging from BJ Designs patterns with exotic batiks. “How To’s” and patterns for interesting borders. Pattern purchase required. Giraffe kits available. | |
Thurs Sept 23 |
Janet Platt-Discover a new idea! Instead of a whole quilt, a smaller bed scarf works up quickly to change the season or look of your bedroom., when drapedover the foot of your bedcover. Pattern required. Kits available. | |
Sat Oct 2 2-5 Or Thurs Nov 4 5-8 |
Laraine Graehl-This flannel quilt is all cabins, trees and some patchwork for the men in your life. Learn mitered borders. Pattern purchase required. Kits Available. | |
Wed Oct 6 10-2:30 Or Sat Nov 6 1-3:30 |
Beginning Crochet |
Michelle Schafer-Learn to read patterns and crochet simple edgings for baby items. Pattern, hook and burp cloth purchase required. |
Sat Oct 23 10-12:30 Or Thurs Nov 11 1-3:30 |
Kari Ramsey-Learn to create “hidden” 4-patch blocks with a stack/whack method, then reassemble into a kaleidoscope! Pattern purchase required. Kits. | |
| Sat Oct 23 1-4 | Gail Wix-Learn the basics of paper piecing and get perfect blocks every time. We’ll do 3 or 4 blocks, depending on time, in varying degrees of difficulty. Bring your scraps! | |
Tues Nov 2 2:30-5:00 Or Tues Nov 2 5:30-8:00 |
Sue Nelson-Learn to make appliqué blocks in a day vs. a month! This is a quick, invisible technique. Applicable to machines with adjustable zig-zag and buttonhole stitches. $9 kit required (includes clear threads). | |
Wed Nov 3 2:30-5:00 Or Wed Nov 3 5:30-8:00 |
Sue Nelson-Learn the basic techniques to produce perfect placement and invisible stitches . We will work on one design using a basting method, that can be used as a pillow or quilt block. Pattern provided in class. Bring scraps. | |
| Thurs Nov 4 10-4 Bring a sack lunch, drinks and cookies provided! |
Cody Mazuran-Make a little skirt for your budding ballerina. Learn about bias cuts and piping both techniques used in finishing the edges of quilts. Also, learn the perfect hair clip for little girls!. Pattern purchase required. | |
| Fri Nov 5 9:30-4 | Debra Hale & Kerry Green-Learn an updated version of this vintage quilt design, using rotary cutting and strip piecing. Pattern required. Scrappy strip starter kits available-full $100, wall hanging $50. We’ll order out for lunch. | |
| Sat Nov 6 1-4 | Kerry Green-Decorate your sewing table with this wool pin cushion. Learn to make wool roving balls. Complete the project in class. $20 kit required. | |
| Tues Nov 9 5:30-8:30 | Cody Mazuran-Learn the ins and outs of perfect hand quilting. It is beautiful, easy to master and perfectly portable. Info on threads, needles, thimbles, batting, marking procedures and tools. Hands-on experience with styles of quilting stitches, knots, various ways to travel the needle and tie off. $10 kit purchase required from teacher at class. |
