The following is a list of classes for this quarter. Skill building technique classes are on the first page, then new projects followed by date of offering and the last section is the Block of the Month classes available now.
Techniques and Skill Building
Beginning Machine Piecing - Mary - Learn to piece with a ? inch seam, proper cutting, ironing and sewing techniques. Make two quilt tops (patchwork and rail fence) and learn half square triangles. 3 classes per session. Mon, Jul 14, Jul 28 & Aug 11, 10-1; or Wed, Aug 6, Aug 20 & Sep 3, 6-9pm; or Mon, Sep 8, Sep 22 & Oct 10-1; Fee: $50.00
Hand Appliqué - Cindy - Learn the basics of hand appliqué, the right tools and procedure for this beautiful skill. Take time this quarter to learn how to do basic hand appliqué. Take the Japanese Block of the Month classes this quarter for hand applique classes. See BOM section.
Machine Applique - Mary - Learn to do beautiful and even satin stitching around corners, circles, points and build confidence in your sewing. Sat, Aug 16, 1-4; Fee: $21.00
Hand Quilting - Cindy - Learn to hand quilt a special project from a skilled quilter. Great advice on thimbles, needles, materials, books. Fri, Aug 29, 10-1; Fee: $21.00
Free Motion Quilting - Mary - Beginners start here. Work on your skills and learn some basic exercises to develop free motion techniques. Mon, Jul 14, 1-4; or Sun, Aug 3, 12-3; Mon, or Sep 22, 6-9; Fee: $21.00
Bindings - Mary - This is the best way to get a smooth binding with mitered borders and no lumps. Laura Hyatt’s method is what we use. Bring in quilted placemats or a scrap quilt sandwich so you get lots of practice for your completed quilt. Mon, Jul 21, 10-1;or Fri, Aug 22, 1-4; Fee: $21.00
Playing With Embellishments - Cindy Barfield - This is a fun way to learn all about the new tools for embellishing wall hangings, art quilts or clothing. Techniques include oil stick, shaving cream marbling, water soluble painting, foil, Angelina fibers and who knows what Cindy will add next. Great fun for all. Sat, Aug 23, 1-5; Fee: $28.00
Advanced Free Motion - Deb Martinez - Expand on your free motion skills with Deb’s tutelage. Learn new background designs that really make your quilt dazzling; Thurs, Jul 17, 9-12, Sun, Aug 24, 1-4 ; Fee: $21.00
Learn to Paper Piece - If you want to learn Paper piecing sign up for the Paper Piecing Block of the Month. We can provide a simple pattern to learn and then you are ready for harder patterns.
For night classes go to the back door area and go into the RED door with a “C” for Classroom on the door. The front door is locked at night.
July
Beaded Buttons - Marty Sewell - This is a fun way to do beading and learn some different combinations while making a button or shape that can be added to a quilt or wall hanging or clothing. Thurs, Jul 10, 5:30-8:30; Fee: $21.00
Four Cut Pandemonium - Jean - This is a great class for making a large quilt quickly while not worrying about matching things. Use as many as 36 different fabrics if you like. Sun Jul 13, 12-7, dinner break. $42.00
Fisherman’s Coat - Nat Dean - Using some of our Japanese fabrics with bold brush strokes this simple design becomes a stunning jacket. Nat will create a pattern for your body (separate pattern fee paid directly to Nat). Relatively simple jacket but Nat always has great ideas to make it better. July 19, 1-4 and August 2, 1-3; Fee: $35.00
Market Tote - Mary - This is a simple and easy bag to make, it also holds a lot for shopping. Save our planet and make this bag. It’s up to you. Sun, Jul 20, 12-4; Fee: $28.00
Drunkard’s Path - Mary - Using the Circles and Curves templates learn to make this simple quilt. Goes very quickly. Use many colors or scraps, oriental. Design possibilities are endless. Mon, July 21, 2-5 & Aug 4, 2-5; Fee: $42.00
Yo-yo Bag - Cindy - This is a new bag using the Clover yo-yo maker or if you like the old fashion way. Try silks or black and whites. Quick and easy; Fri, Jul 25, 1-4; Fee: $21.00
Mimbres Goes to Africa - Julee Coffman - Old mimbres designs look wonderful set in this quilt designed by Julee. Add your favorite accent color and make it your own. Beginners welcome. Sat, July 26, 1-5; Fee: $28
Free Form Log Cabin -Ann Ferkovich - This is a fun class that takes you in a new direction of creativity. Choose 5 colors that will work together and learn to spin them around to make your design. Tremendous effect. Sun, Jul 27, 2-6 and Aug 17, 3:15-5:15; Fee: $35.00
Log Cabin - Cindy - Everyone should learn this beginner level quilt block after taking Beginning Machine Piecing. It seems any color combination makes this work. Mon, Jul 28, 1:30-5:30; Fee: $28.00
Wholecloth Sweatshirt - Jean - Wouldn’t you like to not have to do much piecing? Pick a fabric you like and make a quilt with only that fabric using a sweatshirt for your base. Easy and attractive. Wed, Jul 30, 1-3 and Aug 13, 1-3; Fee: $28.00
August
Beginning Hand Embroidery - Marianne Udell - Learn or brush up on basic embroidery skills. This can add new details to your quilts or wall hangings. Learn from an expert. Fri, Aug 1, 1-4; Fee: $21.00
It’s a Wrap - Cindy Barfield - From the book by the same name learn to use your scraps and make a 3 dimensional container all by machine with cording or rope. Everyone loves this class. Mon, Aug 4, 9:30-1:30; Fee: $28.00
Jupiter - Julee - This table runner is made with rectangles and templates. Stunning look and not too hard with Julee’s supervision. Would make a nice quilt too. Fri, Aug 8, 1-5; Fee: $28.00
Phlipp Phlap Bag - Mary - This is a purse with a bit of simplicity and a bit of complication that is quite stylish. Mix several fabrics and get two different looks. Sun, Aug 10, 1-5; Fee: $28.00
Tumbling Block Bag - Nat Dean - This is a simple and quick bag that can be made reversible. Quilt as you go. Mon, Aug 11, 9-12; Fee: $21.00
Tradition with a Twist Bloomin’ 9 Patch - Jean Callaghan - Learn to do a simple nine patch but spend time analyzing color placement to get a great quilt that can glow. Tues, Aug 12 & 26, 9-12; Fee: $42.00
Yo-yo Bag - Cindy - This is a new bay using the Clover yo-yo maker or if you like the old fashion way. Try silks or black and whites. Quick and easy; Night, Thurs, Aug 14, 6-9; Fee: $21.00
I Can’t Believe it’s a Sweatshirt - Mary - Using a sweatshirt for a base, sew on blended swatches of fabric and then quilt. The results are always fun and attractive. Easy for those of you who don’t do clothing per se. Fri, Aug 15, 1-5; Fee: $28.00
Phlipp Phlap Bag - Mary - This is a purse with a bit of simplicity and a bit of complication that is quite stylish. Mix several fabrics and get two different looks. Still a lot of daylight during this class. Mon, Aug 18, 5-9; Fee: $28.00; Fee: $28.00
Skrappysak Shoulder Bag - Julee - This bag is so easy and quick it can become a perfect holiday gift. Start now and you can make several. Tues, Aug 19, 9-12; Fee: $21.00
South African Embroidery - Ginny Phillips - You have seen her stunning quilt in the store. Now you can start your own. Work on one of the bird embroidery kits and get tips from Jenny on how she did her stitches and changed her colors. Fri, Aug 22, 10-1; Fee: $21.00 plus kit.
Playing with Embellishment - Cindy Barfield - This a fun way to learn all about the new tools for embellishing wall hangings, art quilts or clothing. Techniques include oil stick, shaving cream marbling, water soluble painting, foil Angelina Fibers and glitter. Great fun. Sat, Aug 23, 1-5; Fee: $28.00
Happy Hour Dorm Quilt - Nicole Dunn - When you need to make something fast and not be too attached to how it is going to be cared for once it gets to college or your teenager’s room , this is the quilt you choose. Make a simple and interesting design. They all work. Fri, Aug 29, 1-5; Fee: $28.00
Unfinished French Braid Class - Deb - This class is open only for those who have not finished their French Braid quilts. Deb means business this time so bring your pieces and let’s get to work! Sat, Aug 30, 1-5; Fee: $28.00
Melted Beads - Kay Sutt - Adding embellishments to quilts is becoming more common. Kay will show you some easy ways to make these wrapped, twisted and melted buttons to make your wall hanging or art quilt more interesting. Hands on button making. Sun, Aug 31, 1-4; Fee: $21.00
September
Miniature Autumn Leaves - Mary - It is a challenge to work on a small scale but it makes a great wall hanging. Thangles make this a little easier. Use templates or paper piece the stems. Sat, Sept 6, 9-1; Fee: $28.00
Swimming Squares - Jean - This is a quick baby quilt or floor quilt that is quite cute and definitely easy. Use precut strips. Few kits available. Sat, Sept 6, 1:30-4:30, Fee: $21.00
Surface Design Techniques - Colleen Sizemore - This will be a class of discovery learning about foiling, discharge paste bleaching and various fabric overlays to be quilted. Several exercises to get you familiar and comfortable with the methods. Good for beginning or intermediate art quilters. Sun, Sep 7, 1-5; Fee: $28.00
Unfinished French Braid Class - Deb - This class is open only for those who have not finished their French Braid quilts. Deb means business this time so bring your pieces and let’s get to work! Tues, Sept 9, 9-1; Fee: $28.00
Designing with a Photo: Inspiration and Design - Nicole Dunn - Bring a picture, book or photo that you want to turn into a quilt or art quilt. This will be a class to talk about the various ways you can execute it, redraw it, piece it or trash it. Friday, Sep 12, 1-4; Fee: 21.00
Drunkard’s Path - Mary - Using the Circles and Curves templates learn to make this simple quilt. Goes very quickly. Use many colors or scraps, oriental. Design possibilities are endless. Sun, Sep 14 and 28, 1-4; Fee: $42.00
Stardust Bargello Christmas Tree - Myrna Landt - Is Christmas on your mind? Learn this fast and easy Christmas tree bargello style and have new decorations for the year!. Tues, Sep 16 & 30, 10-1; Fee: $42
Holiday Quilt Easy Stars - Deb - Use large pieces of your Christmas fabrics to make this simple but attractive scrap quilt with star sashings. Great for scraps and even for non Christmas fabrics. Fri, Sep 19, 1-4:30; Fee: $25.00
Advanced Design Class - Heather Thomas - This design class will meet every other month on the Friday before the Color class. Heather teaches you so many wonderful new techniques this is really worth your while. You need to have taken the color class before taking this. Only 6 classes and 6 projects. Piece of cake! Friday, Sep 19, 6-8:30 pm, Fee: $110.00
“New” Year Long Color Class - Heather Thomas - This is the start of a new year long color class that meets on the third Saturday of the odd numbered months. Do several color exercises throughout the year, monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, and more. Understand values, temperature, luminosity, line and talk about quilting ideas. Every class brings new information. This is a big commitment but you learn a lot about yourself and what you like and don’t like by the end. Starts Sat, Sep 20; 9:30-3:30; Fee: $260.00 ( Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar, May & July.
Creating Stencils (terrain) and Shiva Oil Stick Landscapes - Heather Thomas - This is a new class with Heather that will teach you to create a landscape design, design your own stencils for the piece and then start making it with the fabulous Shiva oil sticks. Lots of fun. Sun, Sep 21, 10-5; Fee: $55.00
Stratavarious Quilts - Deb - This new book has inspired Deb to create a quilt with a lot of strata. We can hardly wait to see what she does. Fun and challenging. If you liked Louisa Smith’s class then you will also like this. Mon, Sep 22 & 29; 1:30-4:30; Fee: $42.00
Hopscotch - Julee - As we head toward winter time your young children can use this indoor Hopscotch mat with toss bean bags to keep active, burn energy and have fun. Tues, Sep 23, 1-5; Fee: $28.00
Holiday Gift Bowls - Julee - Time to get started on Halloween or other holiday bowls. Julee gives you several shape possibilities. This is great for beginners. Fri, Sep 26, 1-4; Fee: $21.00
2008 Block of the Month (BOM) Classes
What is a Block of the Month? You work on only one block each month and then set it aside. This builds your skills without overwhelming you. Other classes listed above focus on finishing a quilt in a two week or month period. Many of these classes you can join late so talk to Mary or the teacher if you are interested in starting now.
Trip to Japan - Mary - This series of blocks is follow many different pathways. We began with indigo and cream and various shades of blue doing traditionally pieced blocks. We have done Sashiko for May, Jun, July and start Applique in August, Sep and November. Piecing again in October and December. Any one can join any time to learn sashiko, applique or piecing. Third Friday: Jul 18, Aug 15, and Sep 19, 9-12; or 4th Saturdays, Jul 26, Aug 23, Sep 27, 9-12; Fee: $21.00 per session.
Hand Dyed Paper Piecing & Carol Doak Paper Piecing -Jean Callaghan - This beautiful quilt come in two color way kits: pastel or autumn jewel tones. You can choose your own fabrics and just purchase the pattern. Beginners are welcome as there is a quick learning curve. Start any time. Second Fridays: Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 12; 9-12; Fee: $21.00 per session plus kit/pattern fee.
Holiday Poinsettia and Holly Appliqué - Mary - This wall hanging combines some piecing with appliqué. This is a good beginning appliqué project that will help you build your satin stitching skills. 2d Saturdays: Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, 9-12; Fee: $21.00 per session plus pattern.
Afternoon with Laura Hyatt Scrap Quilt - Laura Hyatt - This is a scrap quilt that involves a lot of piecing of various sizes, quarter square triangle and many traditional blocks. You also get to learn from the master. If you have never had the pleasure of spending time sewing with Laura then this is your chance. You remember what you love about quilting. Build confidence. What could be better? 4th Wed of the month: Jul 23, Aug 27 & Sep 24; 1-4; Fee: $21.00/class
Santa Fe Triptych - Kathy Tolbert - This BOM is attractive and geared toward beginners. Not too many difficult pieces but great design concepts. Learn about color as you choose your fabrics for the next block. Pick colors you want in your house because you will hang this. Small enough that you can machine quilt it yourself with confidence. Join anytime. Thursday: Jul 24, 1-4; Aug 21, 12:30-3:30 or Sep 18, 12:30-3:30; Fee: $21.00 per session.
New Round Robin Borders of the Month - Deb Martinez - Join this class to add a border to something you have already made or start something new and learn a series of borders that will help you create more interesting quilts. You will learn two different borders each month. Stop when you get to the size you want. You will choose your size, colors, and arrangements. Great for learning new combinations, new ideas and learning to adapt patterns. Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, 1-4; Fee: $21.00 per class
You must give notice of non-attendance a full 48 hours before class. If you fail to do so there are no refunds for any reason as we have to pay our teachers regardless of your attendance.
Additional classes: If you would like a class that is not scheduled contact Mary and we will try to accommodate you during some open times. Several of these classes listed were created by customer request.
