Fairview Heights, IL 1000 Lincoln Hwy., Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208 618-632-2700 Class Schedule for January thru April 2018 Key: # beginner # + confident beginner # # intermediate / advanced no photo available Beginning Quilting for Adults 1. Beginning Quilting 1 2 3 # An express quilting class done in only 2 weeks! Learn to rotary cut and machine piece a block. Next we will add borders, layer with batting and learn to baste. We will finish with machine quilting and binding the edges. Lisa Grossenheider Two 3-hour sessions. $45.00 Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 Thursday, Mar. 22, 29 1. 3. 2. Block of the Month # Tiny Dresdens a seasonal series, collect them all! 2. Join us as we meet quarterly to create adorable machine appliquéd mini quilts for each of the calendar months. We will use a series of patterns designed by Susan Marth (Suzn Quilts). (See handout for more information.) Heather Gunter Four 3-hour sessions. $25.00 each Third Tuesday beginning January 16 April 17 July 17 October 16 3. Block of the Month # A Perfect Day Join us as we meet each month for a lecture and demonstration of each block and border. It s the perfect way to learn sewing and quilting using more than 20 techniques. All sewing will be done at home, but every question will be answered and all problems solved in our class time together. Completely beginner friendly, yet stunning for all skill levels. Monthly kits available. Choice of morning or evening session. (See handout for more information.) Lisa Grossenheider Eight 1½-hour sessions includes pattern. $75.00 Morning Second Wednesday of the month (Feb. - Sept.) beginning Feb. 14 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Evening Third Thursday of the month (Feb. - Sept.) beginning Feb. 15 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Beginning Sewing for Adults 4. Beginning Sewing for Adults # Learn how to read a pattern and lay out pattern pieces as well as to use a sewing machine. Zippers, gathering and top stitching techniques also are covered in class. Lecture/demo format. Charlotte Rubush One 3-hour session. $25.00 Monday, Jan. 22 5. 8. 5. Adult Learn to Sew - Pocket Tote # Pocket, pocket, where is the pocket? Learn to work with Soft & Stable while making a tote to carry your quilting or sewing projects to meet-ups. Heather Galer One 4-hour session. $35.00 Sunday, Feb. 11 6. Pajama Pants # We re making Pajama Pants. Students will learn how to cut and lay out a pattern, how to insert elastic and hem. Saturday, Feb. 17 6. 9. 7. Adult Learn to Sew - Zippered Backpack # Let s take a hike! Learn to insert zippers while making a soft-sided backpack with multiple pockets for all your essentials. Teens 14 and up are welcome. Heather Galer One 5-hour session. $40.00 Friday, Mar. 9 12:00-5:00 p.m. 10. 8. Travel Tote # Make this useful tote in two contrasting fabrics. The size is perfect and the six pockets will keep you organized. Monday, Mar. 19 7. 9. Pillowcase # Join us to create an adorable pillowcase while you learn to read a pattern and lay out the pieces. Seam allowances, top stitching and many skills will be covered in this session. Saturday, Mar. 24 10. Adult Learn to Sew - Convertible Skirt # Make this fun maxi skirt which you also can wear as a sundress. Learn to sew with a serger on stretch fabrics. Teens 14 and up are welcome. Heather Galer One 4-hour session. $35.00 Sunday, Apr. 8 11. 11. Spa Accessories # We re making a Terry Cloth Bath Wrap and Accessory Bag. Learn to sew zippers, velcro, elastic and appliqués. Saturday, Apr. 21
Quilting 12. America! # A beautiful, patriotic quilt that s perfect for holidays, picnics, porch swings and more. Express your love of freedom and our nation with this quick and easy project. Monday, Jan. 15 13. Tessellations # A beautiful project - very quick and simple - of interlocking pieces that create a swirling snowflake, flower or gear (depending on your color choices). Something unique to impress! Monday, Jan. 29 12. 16. 14. Rubber Ducky Baby Quilt # Make this oh-so-adorable quilt for the special baby in your life! Raw-edge appliqué and blocks set on point combine to make a quilt that will fit any nursery décor. Monday, Feb. 5 15. Double Wedding Ring # A simpler and faster version of this much loved, traditional quilt pattern. Paper piecing and easy techniques on the curved seams make it easy. Thursday, Feb. 8 13. 17. 16. T-shirt Quilt # Learn basic t-shirt preparation and design ideas for a fabulous project. Create your own memory quilt quickly and easily! Vicki Root One 3-hour session. $25.00 Saturday, Feb. 17 17. Crossroads Quilt-as-you-go Quilt or Pillow # Create quilt blocks by joining fabric strips together with batting at the same time. You will complete the blocks quickly and easily. A fun-to-do project especially when only having small amounts of time to sew. Create a pillow, baby quilt or larger. Monday, Feb. 19 18. Sleepy Time # A charming quilt for baby and perfect as your first quilt! Rotary cutting, piecing pinwheels and a special border are all covered. Thursday, Feb. 22 19. Appliquilt Delight # Using the amazing Accuquilt Go! Big electric cutter, we will cut out various motifs from pre-fused fabrics, press them onto a background and machine stitch in place! Very creative, fast and fun! Learn many tips to help you create something wonderful! Yeva Golynskaya One 3-hour session. $25.00 Wednesday, Feb. 28 14. 15. 18. 19.
20. Oval Mariner s Compass # A stunning project - made easy with paper piecing! Try my foolproof method - no rotary cutting, no measuring, no pins, no pressing! Saturday, Mar. 3 20. 24. 21. Springtime in the Smoky Mountains # Make this quilt from 30s prints for a nostalgic trip down memory lane or change it up to a thoroughly modern version with contemporary prints. Either way, there are no curved seams in this updated version of the drunkard s path block. The bias strips may be applied by hand or machine. Thursday, Mar. 8 22. Monkey Baby Quilt # Cute monkeys will delight baby as a quilt or wallhanging. Appliqué featured. Monday, Mar. 26 23. Moonglow # A stunning traditional Log Cabin pattern done in elegant fabric colors! Any color combination would be great. This is super easy and quick to construct. Saturday, Apr. 7 24. One Room Schoolhouse ## This monochromatic version of a traditional motif will appeal to young and old alike. It s just the right size to cuddle under on the couch or porch. Monday, Apr. 9 25. Pretty Little Houses Wallhanging # Begin by using brightly colored scraps or 10 squares of various fabrics to create pretty house blocks. Add embellishments for your special touch. Appliqué featured. Saturday, Apr. 14 26. Rainbow Star Pillow or Wallhanging # Sew an 8-point star with no Y seams. It can be made into a pillow, wallhanging OR make 4 to complete a baby quilt. Monday, Apr. 16 27. Eighteen Carat # Make this thoroughly modern quilt with layer cake precuts. It looks complicated, but it s not! Monday, Apr. 23 21. 22. 23. 25. 26. 27.
28. Twinkle Star ## A stunning paper-pieced pattern by Judy Niemeyer that will impress your friends and family. Make it using my foolproof method - no measuring, no rotary cutting, no pinning, no pressing! Wow! Thursday, Apr. 26 29. America Land That I Love Bench Pillow # Make this oh-so-patriotic bench pillow to adorn your living room or porch from Memorial Day to Patriot s Day (Sept. 11). Piecing, raw-edge fusible web machine appliqué, embroidery and dimensional pinwheels combine to make a stunning addition to your summer décor! Monday, Apr. 30 28. 29. 32. 30. Free Motion Machine Quilting # The perfect class to help you get those quilt tops finished! Learn techniques for marking, basting, straight stitch and free motion quilting as well as information on needles, tension and stitch length. Lisa Grossenheider One 2½-hour session. $25.00 Saturday, Feb. 3 1:30-4:00 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 7 1:30-4:00 p.m. 33. 31. Backings, Basting & Bindings # A lecture/demo class filled with important information to finish your quilt projects! How to plan and purchase quilt backs and batting as well as basting help and binding instruction. Finish those tops fearlessly and quickly! Saturday, Mar. 3 10:00-1:00 p.m. 30. 32. Learn to Paper Piece # It s easy! Join us to practice several paper-pieced patterns. No rotary cutting and no measuring with my fool-proof method. Try it you ll like it! Saturday, Mar. 24 34. 33. Paper Piecing with Kimberbell # Using the cutest collection of seasonal themed designs, we will choose a few and learn to paper piece using my fool-proof method. No pinning, no pressing, no measuring, no rotary cutting! It s easy to learn. Join us! Thursday, Apr. 12 Sewing 34. Zippers, Zippers, Zippers! # Don t fear the zipper! We will conquer them by making a sample and then a zippered pouch with neat zip ends and a lining. After that one is finished, we will discuss how to make any size. Practice now and make gifts for friends and family. Try pencil cases, make-up bags, tech cord bags, etc. Everyone can use a zip pouch to control all the stuff we carry. You will gain confidence to add zippers to other projects. Kim Corliss One 3-hour session. $25.00 Saturday, Feb. 10
35. Burst of Spring Wreath # Create and attach spring flowers and leaves to a 14 polyfil wreath form that you make. Techniques used: covering buttons, making yo-yos, creating fabric flowers and leaves. Monday, Feb. 12 36. Fold n Stitch Wreath # Make these dimensional wreaths or table toppers in an evening! You ll want one for every season of the year! It s also a great gift idea - something a little out of the ordinary. Monday, Mar. 5 35. 37. 37. Stash & Dash ## This handy little wrap features three inner pockets made from mesh for easy visibility of contents. Each pocket has a zipper closure - no need to worry about things falling out! Kim Corliss One 4-hour session. $35.00 Sunday, Mar. 11 38. Circular Tuffet ## Make a circular tuffet with a changeable cover to make Miss Muffet proud. Learn to assemble the cover in the first session and build the base in the second session. Heather Galer Two 3-hour sessions. $45.00 Saturday, Apr. 14, 21 39. One Zip Zipper ## Take your zipper skills to the next level. We will break all the rules to create two coordinating bags using Joan Hawley s Becca Bag pattern and her unique One Zip technique - cut a basic zipper apart, take off the pull, and then stitch one side of the zipper tape. We ll put the zipper ends back together to finish this cute bag. Kim Corliss One 4-hour session. $35.00 Sunday, Apr. 15 36. 38. 39. Jackman s Fabrics provides sewing machines for all students to use during classroom instruction. Class Policy Fabrics used in our classes must be purchased at Jackman s. Please support us. Total class fee is required at time of enrollment, which must be at least 7 days in advance. No refunds will be given unless Jackman s cancels the class. If you cancel at least 10 days in advance, you will be given store credit, which may be used for another class or merchandise. You will be called only if a class is cancelled, so mark your calendar, and come prepared to learn and have fun! A Discount Card and a supply list will be given to you upon enrollment.