Beginning Paper Piecing This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to piece blocks using a paper foundation. We will use the Carrefour pattern to construct blocks to make a pretty table runner. Learning how to foundation paper piece is a great technique to add to your quilter's tool belt!! Dates: Wed. Jan 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm Primitive Picnic Quilt Great Beginner Quilt!!! This quilt can be made with a jelly roll or fat quarters. It is a perfect quilt to make out of a fabric line. Janet will show you how easy this quilt is by using the strip piecing techniques. Instructor: Janet Collins Dates: Sat. Feb 11, 2012 at Noon Beginning Quilting This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to quilt. We will start at the very beginning and learn how to choose fabrics, use a rotary cutter, and piece simple blocks. We will continue learning how to piece small quilts, layer the quilt sandwich, quilt by hand or machine, and finish with the binding and label. The class will meet once a week for six weeks from 10am to 12pm. Cost:$ 60.00 Plus materials Dates: Wed. Jan 11, 25 and Feb. 1, 8, 22, 29 from 10:00 am to 12 pm
Labyrinth Learn how to use half square triangles and background squares to achieve the look of diamond without making Y seams. This has been a very popular quilt pattern and a great class for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. Instructor: Janet Collins Dates: Sat. Jan 14, 2012 at Noon Miniature Carolina Lily Many of you have purchased the Wing Clipper ruler and this a perfect quilt to put it to work making flying geese. Traditionally, the Carolina Lily pattern was constructed using diamonds, squares and triangles and required many Y seams which made it very difficult to piece. Peggy will show you how to use two quick cutting and precision machine piecing techniques to make this quilt easier to construct successfully. This is a awesome quilt to add to your collection. Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Dates: Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 10:00 am Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 10:00 am Mexican Stars Join Jeanie to make this beautiful wall hanging. You will learn how to use straight seam piecing to acheive curved results. This is a unique quilt and a fun technique. Cost:$ 30.00 Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Instructor: Jeanie Brick Dates: Sat, Feb 4 and 18, 2012 at 10:00 am Kashmir Kashmir is a stunning quilt designed by Jinny Beyer. This quilt incorporates fabrics with lush patterns and colors using a log cabin variation block that glows like a stained glass window. Learn how to paper foundation piece the blocks and how to fussy cut border prints to make this incredibly beautiful quilt. Cost: FREE w/ kit purchase Skill Level: Intermediate Dates: Sat. Feb 25, March 3 and 24 from 10:00 am to 12 pm
Linda Lou Loot Bag This is a original pattern designed by Linda Riley. More information to follow. Dates: Mon. Feb 13 and Feb 27 2012 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Instructor: Linda Riley Bethany's Bag Back by popular demand. This is a terrific bag to take when you are traveling or going to the ball games. The pattern has directions for two sizes. Make the small one for fun or the larger tote for bigger jobs. It has a secure center zippered pocket to keep your important things safe. This is an easy tote to make, but big on style. with some sewing experience Instructor: Linda Riley Cost:$ 30.00 Dates: Mon. Jan 23 and 30 and Feb. 6 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tahiti Tote Bag Let Linda show you how to make this fun tote bag which features lots of pockets, a zippered top and a front pocket for your cell phone. This pattern by Pink Sand Beach Designs is easy to understand and fun to sew. You will learn several tote bag making techniques including how to put in a zipper and how to add lining to your tote. This will become your "new" favorite tote bag!!! with some sewing experience Instructor: Linda Riley Dates: Mon. Jan 23 and 30 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Creative Script During this two session class you will learn to appliqué and embroider lettering on to your quilts. During the first session you will set up a phrase, determine fabric choices and amounts and how to transfer your phrase onto fabric. The second session will focus on using fusible web to attach the lettering onto the background fabric and how to finish the letters with hand embroidery. This is a must take class for appliqué and embroidery enthusiasts. Cost:$ 30.00 with some quilting and appliqué experience Instructor: Linda Jones Dates: Sat. Jan 21 and 28 from 12 to 3 pm Beginning Needleturn Applique The focus of this six week classes is to develop and master your hand applique skills. During the first class we will be discussing basic applique supplies, fabric, color choices, and the applique stitch. Since we will be discussing applique supplies during the first class, I haven't compiled an class supply list. I will have many different needles, pins, marking tools, etc for you to try and decide which ones works best for you. This class will meet once a week for six weeks from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM Cost:$ 60.00 Dates: Thu, Jan 12, 19, 26, and Feb. 9, 16, 23 from 6:00 to 8 pm. Sweet Sixteen Join Peggy and all your applique friends on the First Thursday of the month to make this absolutely beautiful applique quilt designed by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts. We will be working on at least one block every month until all 16 blocks are completed. This will be a wonderful class for anyone who loves to applique and socialize with other applique enthusiast. Cost:$ 40.00 Skill Level: quilters with applique experience Dates: Thurs. Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, 2012 at 6:00 pm Calla Lily Applique Linda has designed a beautiful appliqué piece and will be sharing her amazing appliqué techniques. More information to follow. with some quilting and appliqué experience Dates: Thu, Mar 8 and 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Cost:$ 25.00
The Third Monday Demo On the third Monday of every month we will be having a demonstration of a new or maybe not so new quilting technique or product. Come join us for this free demo either at 11:00AM or 6:30PM. There will be discounts on the featured products and lots of fun. Check our monthly newsletter for Demo topic. Skill Level: Everyone Dates: Mon. Jan 16 at 11:00 am and 6:30 pm Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:00 am and 6:30 pm Mon, Mar 19, at 11:00 am and at 6:30 pm Mon, Apr 16, at 11:00 am, and at 6:30 pm Sunday Sew-cial Need some uninterrupted quilting time... join us on the Second Sunday of every month to work on those unfinished projects or start a new one. We will open the shop at noon and sew until 6 PM. Snacks will be served. This will be lots of fun and hopefully every productive. Space will be limited so sign up early. To be fair to everyone, payment is due at sign up. Cost:$ 15.00 Skill Level: Everyone Dates: Sun, Jan 8 Feb. 12, March 11 from 12 to 6:00 pm Quilter's Day Out Need a day out...join us for a day of quilting with your friends. We offer a different project every month which can usually be finished that day, so you will go home with a completed quilt top or project. Lunch is provided!!! This has become a popular event and space is limited, so sign up early. with some quilting experience Cost:$ 15.00 includes lunch Dates: Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 10:00 am Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 10:00 am Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 10:00 am Quilter's Night Out Need a night out...join us for a fun evening of quilting with your friends. We present a different project every month that can usually be completed that evening, so you will go home with a finished quilt top or project. Dinner is included, however, there will be no dishes to be washed!!! This has become a popular event so sign up early. Cost:$ 15.00 Includes dinner with some quilting experience Dates: Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 5:30 pm Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 5:30 pm Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Second Saturday Club Dates: Sat. Jan 14, 2012 at 10:00 am Sat. Feb 11, 2012 at 10:00 am Sat. Mar 10, 2012 at 10:00 am Sat. Apr 14, 2012 at 10:00 am