Classes
Basics of Piecing 101
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!
 Teacher: Meechy Lewis
Cost: $70
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Sundays, Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5 2-5pm
Sundays, Feb 19, 26, Mar 4, 18 2-5pm
Sundays, Apr 1, 15, 22, 29 2-5pm |
Machine Quilting Basics
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!
 Teacher: Sue Tennill
Cost: $35
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Saturday, Jan 21 10am-1pm
Saturday, Mar 17 10am-1pm
Saturday, Apr 28 10am-1pm |
Free Motion Quilting
In this class you will learn to free-motion quilt. This allows the "freedom" to quilt in any direction without turning the whole quilt. It is used for stippling and large meandering, and allows the quilter to be creative, curvy, crazy and do all kinds of fun quilting! Even if you have tried this before, you may want to try again. Remember, practice makes perfect!
Teacher: Sue Tennill
Cost: $35
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Saturday, Jan 21 2-5pm
Saturday, Mar 17 2-5pm
Saturday, Apr 28 2-5pm |
Hand Quilting
Do you like to do hand work and want to learn the art of hand quilting? Come join Nadine as she teaches you the proper "rocking" motion to get even hand quilting stitches. She will have a "kit" all prepared (marked & basted) for you to begin perfecting your hand quilting stitches. There is an additional $5 kit fee payable to the instructor.
Teacher: Nadine Darby
Cost: $30
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Wednesday, Jan 18 6-9pm
Friday, Feb 10 10am-1pm
Saturday, Mar 3 1-4pm
Tuesday, Apr 24 10am-1pm |
Borders & Binding
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!
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Teacher: Meechy Lewis
Cost: $35
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Monday, Feb 13 6-9pm
Thursday, Apr 5 6-9pm |
Back Basting Applique
Have you wanted to try doing some "Hawaiian style" needle-turn applique, but weren't sure how? Back basting is an easy, no pins technique for applique that eliminates the use of freezer paper or the need to hide tracing lines. It also keeps your fabric from shifting out of place. This class will teach you the basics of the technique that can also be adapted to other applique projects. Some experience in needle-turn applique is recommended.
 Teacher: Laurie Say
Cost: $25
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Tuesday, Jan 24 10am-12pm
Monday, Mar 19 6-8pm
Monday, Apr 30 10am-12pm |
Hand Applique by Machine
If you like the look and feel of hand applique, but would rather do it with your sewing machine, then this class is for you. We will be using the freezer paper method which does not add any stiffness to your finished project.
 Teacher: Susan Allen
Cost: $40
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Saturday, Feb 11 10am-3pm
Saturday, Apr 14 10am-3pm |
Stir Crazy
If you have an "addiction" to Bali Pops or any 2-1/2" strip set,k this is the project for you! Fabrics are pre-cut with very few leftovers. Come by and see our stunning sample! This is a 2-session class.
 Teacher: Meechy Lewis
Cost: $35
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Thursdays, Feb 2 & 16 6-9pm |
Bridge Creek Blossoms
This quick and easy quilt is made by using 2-1/2" strips. A perfect quilt to make using a jelly roll... add some background and a border fabric and you are good to go! This is a 2-session class.
 Teacher: Meechy Lewis
Cost: $35
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Thursdays, Mar 1 & 15 6-9pm |
Courtship Bed Runner
Bed runners are a new and exciting concept in the world of home decor quilting! This is quick and easy to construct by using a pre-cut jelly roll. You will enjoy the process as well as the results!
 Teacher: Meechy Lewis
Cost: $35
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Thursday, Jan 19 6-10pm |
Strip Twist
Can you believe that is is a strip pieced quilt? By using a variety of your 2-1/2" strips from your stash or fat quarters, you will create a one-of-a-kind quilt. For those of you who may be squeamish about SCRAPPY -- think Light and Dark!
 Teacher: Meechy Lewis
Cost: $35
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Sunday, Feb 12 2-6pm
Monday, Apr 16 6-10pm |
Twister Tablerunner
Make pinwheels the fun, fast, and easy way without any difficulty! Create a masterpiece for your table using a charm pack, border, and background fabrics along with the nifty twister tool. Make one for yourself or as a quick gift!
 Teacher: Joy Hinkelman
Cost: $35
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Monday, Jan 23 1-4pm
Wednesday, Feb 29 6-9pm
Monday, Mar 26 1-am-1pm
Thursday, Apr 12 6-9pm |
Simple T-Shirt Quilt
Learn a basic technique for turning your T-shirt collection into a quilt. You will receive a simple "row by row" pattern to use when making this quilt. This is a 2-session class.
 Teacher: Bettepat Graves
Cost: $45
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Wednesdays, Mar 21 & 28 6-8pm
Wednesdays, Apr 18 & 25 6-8pm |
Design Your Own T-Shirt Quilt
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. This is a 2-session class.
 Teacher: Bettepat Graves
Cost: $45
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Wednesdays, Feb 8 & 15 6-8pm
Wednesdays, Apr 18 & 25 6-8pm
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Log Cabin Heart Wall hanging
A classic quilt block design is used to make this wallhanging. Come learn some easy piecing technique to complete this project for Valentine's Day or any other special occasion.
 Teacher: Kelley Tate
Cost: $35
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Monday, Jan 16 10am-2pm
Saturday, Feb 4 1-5pm
Thursday, Mar 22 5:30-9:30pm
Thursday, Apr 12 10am-2pm |
The Izzy Bag
This bag requires only 4 fat quarters, a zipper, and about 3 hours of your time! There is a nice big outside pocket as well as a small secure pocket for your cell phone (to keep it close at hand), a slew of inside pockets and an adjustable shoulder strap. Perfect for yourself or to give to someone special.
 Teacher: Pam Smothermon
Cost: $35
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Wednesday, Jan 25 10am-1pm
Monday, Feb 20 6-9pm
Wednesday, Mar 28 10am-1pm
Tuesday, Apr 24 6-9pm
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Scrappy Bargello
Grab your scrap 2-1/2" strips and learn Bonnie Hunter's easy strip-pieced method for this fun Bargello quilt. No fabric is too ugly to include! You'll be amazed with the results!
 Teacher: Meechy Lewis
Cost: $35
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Sunday, Mar 25 2-6pm
Thursday, Apr 19 6-10pm
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Chicken Pincushion
Take two 6-1/2" pieced blocks and create an amazing chicken with personality to us as a pincushion or decorative accessory. This can be a great way to use up scraps or an excuse to buy a few coordinating fat eighths/quarters! You will also embellish your chick with a beak, tail, eyes and "feathers".
 Teacher: Laurie Say
Cost: $25
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Tuesday, Jan 24 1-4pm
Saturday, Feb 25 1-4pm
Monday, Mar 19 1-4pm
Monday, Apr 30 6-9pm |
Block Keeper Portfolio
Do you have trouble keeping your appliqued or embroidered blocks in good shape while you're working to complete the project? Do you lose your completed "Block of the Month" blocks by the end of the year? The answer is a block portfolio. You'll make a block keeper for blocks up to 13", but it can be adapted to any size!
 Teacher: Laurie Say
Cost: $25
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Saturday, Jan 7 1-3pm
Saturday, Feb 25 10am-12pm
Monday, Apr 30 2-4pm
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Mystery Quilt
Do you like a surprise? Do you want to use up some of your stash fabrics, fat quarters, charm packs or layer cakes? Join us for a fun-filled day or 2 afternoons and watch your quilt evolve as you receive different steps to the quilt throughout your class time!
Teacher: Bonnie Smith
Cost: $40
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All Day:
Saturday, Jan 28 10am-4pm
Saturday, Mar 24 10am-4pm
2 Afternoons:
Thursdays, Feb 9 & 15 10am-1pm
Tuesdays, Apr 10 & 17 10am-1pm |
Daytreat
Want to get away on a Sewing Retreat but can't be gone for the whole weekend? Then join us for one of our Daytreats! The classroom will be open from 9:00am to 9:00pm for your sewing pleasure. Bring one or bring 10 projects to work on! You will have your own workspace and ironing stations will be set up. Bring your own lunch; snacks and dinner will be provided. Sign up early - space is limited!
Teacher: Sarah Huechteman
Cost: $40
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Saturday, Jan 14 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday, Feb 18 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday, Mar 10 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday, Apr 21 9:00am-9:00pm
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Night Owls
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 as we sew, laugh and have a fun time with your fellow quilters! Due to the popularity of this event, pre-registration is required so that we may accommodate everyone!
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Teacher: Meechy Lewis
Cost: $10
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Thursday, Jan 26 6-10pm
Thursday, Feb 23 6-10pm
Thursday, Mar 29 6-10pm
Thursday, Apr 26 6-10pm
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Marti & Me Club
We're teaming up with Marti Michell to bring you a fantastic club in 2012! Marti's tools and templates make even the most complicated patchwork fit together like a dream! Each month will focus on a small project using one of Marti's tools or rotary cutting templates - this is a great way to gain new skills and try techniques that normally might scare you! Our whole staff wants to participate, and we'd love to have you join us. This is a demonstration-based club; no machine or supplies are required to attend. You'll receive an exclusive Marti & Me pattern at each meeting (an $8 value).
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Teacher:
Cost: $36 for 6 months or $12 each session (pay as you go).
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Day Group (3rd Monday):
January 23* 10:30am-12pm
February 20 10:30am-12pm
March 19 10:30am-12pm
April 16 10:30am-12pm
May 21 10:30am-12pm
June 18 10:30am-12pm |
Evening Group (4th Monday):
January 30* 6:00-7:30pm
February 27 6:00-7:30pm
March 26 6:00-7:30pm
April 23 6:00-7:30pm
May 28 6:00-7:30pm
June 25 6:00-7:30pm |
* Dates changed due to schedule conflict