CLASS SCHEDULE:
Summer 2010
May - August
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.
Date / Time |
Class / Fees
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Instructor / Class Description |
Wed May 12 10:30-1:30 Or Wed June 23 1-4 Or Sat Aug 7 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. | |
Mon, Wed, Fri Or Weds, July 7. 14 & 21 Or Weds, July 7. 14 & 21 |
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. | |
| Wed May 19 5:30-8 Thurs June 10 5:30-8 Thurs July 8 5:30-8 Thurs Aug 12 5:30-8 |
Kristine Webb-”Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without:” a common theme in the lives of uncommon women. Along with tips and instructions for making this memorable quilt, we’ll explore ways to enrich our own lives with the values that these remarkable women treasured. Come prepared to share! Book The Farmer’s Wife required. 10% fabric discount on nights of class. | |
Tuesday, May 25 5-8 Or Tuesday, June 22 10-1 |
Geri Tietjen-Learn the basics of how to turn those favorite themed t-shirts into a great memory quilt.. Block preparation and design options will be covered. Lecture & layout format, bring blocks listed on supply list, but no machines necessary. | |
Sat June 5 2:30-5:30 Or Sat Aug 14 2:30-5:30 |
Laraine Graehl-Learn and play with strip pieced hexagons, using a 60 degree ruler. EZ technique, lots of fun. Book required. Kits available. | |
| Tues June 8 5-8 | Cody Mazuran-Learn the ins and outs of perfect hand quilting. It is beautiful, easy to master and perfectly portable. With a few basic supplies, launch into the most relaxing quilting activity imaginable. In a few hours, you will have perfect stitches. $10 kit purchase required from teacher at class. | |
Fri June 11 11-1::30 Or Sat Aug 21 12-2:30 |
Kari Ramsay-Have fun learning to make this simple bag and the basics of making accurate half square triangles. We will make simple pockets, and get ideas for fabric choices and embellishment to make this bag Totally You! Book purchase required. | |
| Sat June 12 2:30-5:30 | Laraine Graehl-A quick method to create a cuddly receiving blanket! Your backing becomes a wide, mitered corner binding on a contrasting front side. Kits available. Free pattern. | |
Thurs June 24 6-8:30 Or Tues July 20 10-2 |
Give It a Whirl |
Kari Ramsay-This is a simple quilt that looks really challenging to make and looks great in any fabrics. You will lean how to make windmill blocks by using triangles and strips and how to sew triangles cut on the bias without stretching! Book purchase required. Kits available. |
| Fri June 25 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. | |
June 26 10-12:30 Or Wed Aug 11 10-12:30 |
The Girly Skirt $15 Beginner |
Susan Ford-Finish this playful skirt in about an hour. Learn an elastic waistband, a drop waist and a full gathered skirt, because little girls love to twirl.Sizes 6 months to 7 years. Pattern by Pink Fig required. |
| Sat June 26 1:30-4:30 | 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. | |
Tues June 29 10-12:30 Or Tues June 295-7:30 |
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). | |
| Thurs July 1, 8, 22, 29 & Aug 5 10-12:30 Or Thurs July 1, 15, 22, 29 & Aug 5 5-7:30 |
Sue Nelson-This five week class will cover 10 fabulous star blocks. Learn the tricks for basic star construction, perfect star points, a bit of template use and how to manage all of those seams! Patterns provided in class. | |
Mon July 12 10-12:30 Or
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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. | |
| Tues July 13 10-1 | Geri Tietjen-This Aunt Gracie’s quilt uses a bundle of 10” precut squares. Our kits contain pre-cut squares or feel free to raid you stash to make this your own scrappy version. Learn an easy trick to make flying geese units as well as how to do simple fusible appliqué. Pattern required. Kits available. | |
| Sat July 31 10:30-1:30 | 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! | |
| Wed Aug 4 10-1 | Sue Nelson-A great next step class after you’ve taken Beginning Piecing. We’ll focus on accurate cutting & piecing of a floating star block, adding sashing choices and how to set up for speedy construction. Pattern required. Kits available. | |
| Fri Aug 6 & Aug 20 10-1 | Kerry Green-Construct a sewing caddy with zippered pockets inside for threads & notions, a pin cushion and a needle holder. Plus, learn wool appliqué for a gorgeous cover. Pattern required. Kits available. |
