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Basics of Piecing 101
$60
Meechy Lewis
or Terri Gartman
In this 4-week beginning piecing
class, you will learn the quilting skills to be a “confident beginner”. You will
learn to accurately cut, piece and press—the basic skills needed for every
quilt. This is also a great class if your skills need a tune-up!
Friday, May 7, 14, 21, 28
10am-1pm
Sundays, May 23, Jun 6, 13, Sat 26
1:30-4:30pm
Tuesdays, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22
10am-1pm
Basics of Piecing 102
$60
Meechy Lewis
or Terri Gartman
Ready to take on additional
challenges as a new quilter? This is the class for you with new
techniques to master and borders that look difficult, but aren't. This
class is the recommended follow-up to Piecing 101.
Tuesdays, May 4,11, 18, 25
10am-1pm
Tuesdays, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24
10am-1pm
Sundays, Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
1:30-4:30pm
Basics of Machine Quilting
$30
Sue Tennill
Learn the basics of machine quilting
working on this 12 block “little” quilt. Very patient experienced machine
quilting professional will teach you all the tricks of the trade!
Saturday, May 22
10am-1pm
Saturday, Jul 2
10am-1pm
Saturday, Aug 21
10am-1pm
Free Motion Quilting
$30
Sue Tennill
Learn to free-motion quilt—stippling, meandering, creative and curvy.
Free-motion quilting gives you the freedom to quilt a larger quilt in any
direction! Even if you’ve done this before, you're bound to learn something
new!
Saturday, May 22
2-5pm
Saturday, Jul 2
2-5pm
Saturday, Aug 21
2-5pm
Hand Applique
$25
Brenda Smith
Let Brenda show you her easy way to
needle-turn applique using the backbasting method. It is less complicated
than other methods since there are no templates, glue sticks, or overlays
involved.
Wednesday, May 12
10am-2pm
Wednesday, Jun 23
10am-2pm
Thursday, Jul 8
10am-2pm
Thursday, Aug 19
10am-2pm
Hand Applique by
Machine $30
Susan Allen
If you like the look and feel of hand
applique, but would rather do it with your sewing machine, then this is the
class for you. We will be using the freezer paper method which does not
add any stiffness to your finished quilt.
Friday, Jun 4
10am-3pm
Saturday, Jun 12
10am-3pm
Saturday, Aug 7
10am-3pm
Borders and Binding
$25
Meechy Lewis
This class will cover the basics of
accurately sewing borders on your quilt top and making and sewing the binding on
your finished quilt. These two skills are must-haves for the beginning
quilter!
Thursday, May 27 6:30-9:30pm
Sunday, Jul 25
1:30-4:30pm
Half Log Cabin
$25
Meechy Lewis
If you like log cabin quilts, you are
going to love the Off Centered Barn Raising half log cabin quilt. Need a
perfect gift for Christmas? You have time to make it! This is a
great stash-busting quilt.
Sunday, Jul 18
1:30-4:30pm
Mom & Me Pillowcase
$25
Meechy Lewis
Hey Moms! Bring your son or
daughter and make a pillowcase together. this is a beginning sewing class
that will incorporate instruction on color, selecting and buying fabric, and
sewing your pillowcase. Ages 8 and up are welcome, and adults must stay
with child during class.
Sunday, Jul 11
1:30-4:30pm
Sunday, Aug 1
1:30-4:30pm
Slap Happy
$30
Bonnie Smith
We are bringing back an all-time
favorite! This is an easy "slap it together" fat quarter quilt that can be
finished in a snap. Fun, done and happy!
Thursday, May 13
10am-4pm
Monday, Jun 14
10am-4pm
Wednesday, Jul 28
10am-4pm
Monday, Aug 16
10am-4pm
Rectangle Mania
$30
Bonnie Smith
Impress your friends with this quilt!
It's great for a collection of fat quarters, and the graphic nature of the
blocks packs a punch!
Saturday, May 29
10am-4pm
Thursday, Jun 24
10am-4pm
Monday, Jul 12
10am-4pm
Thursday, Aug 26
10am-4pm
Matchless Star
$50
Becky Jackson
This quilt looks complicated, but
since you don't have to match the inner diamonds, it's easy and fun! Becky
will hold your hand throughout the entire process. Bring your scraps -
they make beautiful stars! When you learn how easy this star is, you'll
want to make more than one.
Saturday, Aug 28
10am-5pm
T-Shirt Quilt
$40
Bettepat Graves
Do you have a pile of T-Shirts in a
drawer that you are saving for sentimental reasons? Turn them into a
quilt! Bettepat has years of experience making one-of-a-kind quilts - let
her show you how to create your next keepsake quilt.
Tuesdays, Jun 8 & 15
6-9pm
Thursdays, Aug 5 & 12
10am-1pm
4-Patch Stack-n-Whack
$25
Ronnie Stone
Are you intrigued by those
Stack-n-Whack quilts, but aren't sure you can make one? This class will
teach you the basic technique in a simple version of a 4-patch block that can be
used in an unlimited number of ways.
Friday, Jun 25
2-5pm
Saturday, Jul 17
10am-1pm
Tuesday, Aug 3 5:30-8:30pm
Hidden Spools
$30
Bonnie Smith
This is a great quilt for using up
scrap 2" strips! Easy strip piecing combined with the Companion Angle or
Strip Tube Ruler makes for a deceptively simple quilt.
Thursday, May 20
10am-4pm
Thursday, Jun 3
10am-4pm
Saturday, Jul 24
10am-4pm
Friday, Aug 6
10am-4pm
English Paper Piecing
$20
Susan Allen
Would you like a project that you can
take anywhere? Try English Paper Piecing! This centuries-old method
of piecing is fun, easy and very portable. Use it for home decor accents
or make an entire quilt! The whole TQA staff is becoming addicted, and you
can too!
Friday, May 28
2-4pm
Saturday, Jun 5
10am-12pm
Friday, Jul 30
2-4pm
Monday, Aug 23
5:30-7:30pm
Little Glam Bag
$25
Susan Allen
D on't fear
the zipper- It's WAY easier than it looks! This versatile bag is just so
cute, you'll want to make several! Great for cosmetics, electronics,
jewelry, or anything you want to corral in one place.
Friday, May 7
2-4:30pm
Tuesday, Jul 20
10am-12:30pm
Saturday, Aug 14
10am-12:30pm
Unfinished Business
$10
Meechy Lewis
Do you have a project that you just
can't seem to get finished? Do you just want to run away
from home and sew for a while? We've got you covered - join us each month
for some "unfinished business"! Meechy will be available if a
simple question arises, but individualized instruction is not available.
Due to the popularity of this event, pre-registration is required so that we
may accommodate everyone! Don't be left outside window shopping!
Thursday, May 13
6-10pm
Thursday, Jun 17
6-10pm
Thursday, Jul 15
6-10pm
Thursday, Aug 19
6-10pm
The Whole Kit and
Caboodle
Bettepat Graves
This is a brand new concept for us -
purchase a kit and receive the class for FREE! We want to make it simple
for you - buy your kit, pick your class day, and have fun! If you'd like
to use your own supplies, we also offer the class for a regular class fee.
Pick whichever option works for you!
Twist and Shout
This is a fun twist on pinwheels
using charm squares and a 60 °
ruler! Don't let the angles scare you - there are no inset seams or tricky
piecing! Kit includes fabrics for a 52"x61" lap quilt.
Kit (with free
class)
$80
Class-only fee
$25
Thursday, May 6
6-9pm
Monday, Jun 7
1-5pm
Friday, Jul 16
1-5pm
Saturday, Jul 17
2-6pm
Monday, Aug 30
10am-2pm
Peter, Paul and
Easy
A classic pattern
simplified with no curved piecing! Learn the technique by making a
tablerunner in the class.
Kit (with free
class)
$30
Class only fee
$25
Saturday, Jun 5
1-4pm
Monday, Jul 19
10am-2pm
Tuesday, Aug 24
6-9pm
Bring
and Brag
FREE
Beginning in June
2010, a gathering of quiltaholics will meet to share completed projects, learn
new techniques, and make new friends. Bring and Brags will be held monthly
with a Friday morning session and a Saturday afternoon session so that everyone
can participate. Please call ahead to reserve your seat for this FREE
event.
Friday, Jun 18
10:30am
Saturday, Jun 19
1pm
Friday, Jul 9
10:30am
Saturday, Jul 10
1pm
Friday, Aug 13
10:30am
Saturday, Aug 14
1pm
BOM
Sit and Sew-cial
FREE
Are you
participating in one of our Blocks of the Month? Would you like a place to
sew and meet people who are doing the same thing? We are reserving our
classroom on the 1st Wednesday of every month during regular store hours just
for you! This is a great way to 'schedule' time to stay on task - plus you
might meet a new best friend! Please call ahead to reserve your seat for
this FREE event.
Wednesday, May 5
All Day
Wednesday, Jun 2
All Day
Wednesday, Jul 7
All Day
Wednesday, Aug 4
All Day
Open
Sit and Sew-cial
FREE
Every 3rd
Wednesday of the month during regular store hours, we are opening up our
classroom area to all quilters needing a different environment to work on
whatever project you wish to sew on! This is a great opportunity to gather
your friends all in one place to sew together, and you don't have to clean your
house! You can bring snacks to share and make a day of it. Please
call ahead to reserve your seat for this FREE event.
Wednesday, May 19
All Day
Wednesday, Jun 16
All Day
Wednesday, Jul 21
All Day
Wednesday, Aug 18
All Day
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