Beginner Classes All beginner classes are available every other Thurs., 9:30 12:00. Cost is $20.00. Email or drop in to register and receive your class requirements sheet. Payment due at registration (non refundable). Sept 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8, or Nov 22 Beginner 9 Patch: The ultimate class for the beginner. Learn how to square up your fabric, measure accurately and match your points. Star Block: Learn how to stitch and flip. Pinwheel: Learn how to make ½ square triangles and match points.
Paper Piecing: Learn how to paper piece and make this stunning table topper. Machine Applique: Choose one of these 12 wall hangings and learn how to satin stitch. Silent Night Design by Deborah Beirnes Panel by Northcott Bring a touch of tranquility to your home with Silent Night. Its serene scene is created from nine easily pieced mitered attic windows. Date: Oct 26, 9:30 3:00 Teacher: Deborah Beirnes Cost: $30 plus kit
Underground Railroad Design by Eleanor Burns Great beginner bed quilt or for the more Confident piecer, choose the 6 block size (shown)for a wall hanging. Fifteen traditional blocks constructed using many different techniques and tools. This is an ongoing class. Pick your dates. We will be continuing throughout the year. Dates: Sept 20, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15 and Nov 29; Time: 9:30 3:00 Cost: $30 per class (no tax), plus book and materials
Fall Classes with Cheryl 2018 New: $10 deposit required at time of registration. Space is limited. Beginner Machine Quilting: Level 1 In this class you will cover the basics of several styles of quilting, including meandering. You must have a walking foot and a free motion quilting (darning) foot. Your machine must also be able to drop the feed dogs. This is a hands-on workshop and a fabric kit is included. Sept 22 or Oct 20 or Nov 24 : 9:30 3:00 Cost: $55, no tax, materials included Instructor: Cheryl Beginner Machine Quilting: Level 2 Taking it to the next level. You will be learning how to machine quilt a panel of your choice with skills you have learned from Level 1. You must take level 1 first. Sept 29 or Nov 3 or Dec 1: 9:30 3:00 Cost: $35.00 plus materials Instructor: Cheryl Beginner Hand Applique This is a great class for someone wanting to learn the basics of hand applique. In this class you will make a floral sample block and learn how to mark your fabric, make bias stems, invisible hand stitching, working with the Apliquik tools, thread and needles. Your sample block can then be used as a block in a quilt or make yourself a pillow. Date: Sept 15 or Oct 13 or Nov 17: 9:30 3:00 Cost: $35.00 plus materials Instructor: Cheryl
Voyager Bag Designed by Brenda Miller (ABQ) You ll enjoy learning all the construction techniques that make up this beautiful and practical bag. The Voyager Bag is a very luxurious looking duffel bag - perfect for travel, weekends away and trips to the gym. Dates: Oct 16 and Nov 13, 9:30 3:00 Cost: $50.00 (total for both) plus materials, pattern, hardware and fusibles Pre-cutting and fusing is required. See store for details. Victorian Table Runner Design by Southwinds Design A store favorite. Learn how to piece folded corners with this unique shaped table runner. Machine or hand turn your curves after construction. Date: Sept 18, 9:30 3:00 Cost: $30 plus pattern and materials (kits will be available while they last).
Introduction to Hand Embroidery Part 1 With Judy Eckhardt, 2018 Join me to explore the soothing world of hand embroidery. We will study the fabrics, threads, tools, and a number of basic stitches to help you enhance your current sewing projects. From baby bibs and quilts to textile art projects, embroidery can add depth, texture, and intrigue to the final product. Beginner (or a refresher for those who haven t done embroidery since childhood) Date: Sept 7, 9:30 3:00 (1/2 hour break for lunch) Recently added classes: Oct 5, and Nov 9 Cost: $40.00 plus materials Sample only of stitches Simple leaves and Flowers Introduction to Hand Embroidery - Part 2 With Judy Eckhardt, 2018 After the basics of hand embroidery have been learned, it is time to build on those basics and learn how to create a variety of flowers and leaves that can be used for home décor or textile art. This is a skill development course not a project class. You will learn 7 different flower techniques and 7 different leaf techniques, as well as a variety of optional variations. It is recommended that you have taken a basic beginner s class or have experience with the basic stitches. Date: Sept 21, 9:30 3:00 (1/2 hour break for lunch) Recently added classes: Oct 19 and Nov 23 Cost: $40.00 plus materials Sample only of stitches
Reflections of the North BOM Design by Border Creek Station A stunning block of the month (BOM) from one of our favorite quilt designers. An 11-month BOM with two seasons to choose from Northern Winter or Northern Summer. Or choose a colourway of your own. Each quilt version features 9 unique blocks in a beautiful, subtle northern setting all framed by simple pieced borders that reflect on images symbolic to living in a north location no matter how north you are! Dates: Sept 25, Oct 30, Nov 27, Dec. TBA; 9:30 3:00 Remaining to be determined. Alternate dates could be discussed depending on need and response. Cost: $25 per session ($275) payable day of class plus pattern and materials. Stellar Star Tree Skirt Design by Cheryl Phillips A Ten Degree Wedge tree skirt. A stunning addition for under any Christmas tree in any colourway. Date: Oct 23 Time: 9:30 3:00 Cost: $30, plus pattern, materials and ruler