The new Sampler–Lecture/demo quilt for 2010 is made with a new gadget,  called an “Add-on” that you simply attach to you own ruler and it takes the math out of squares, triangles, and rectangles!  There is no pattern to buy, just the “Add-on Set” which incldes the patterns to make many blocks.  You’ll be amazed at how fast and easy this is!  We will  usually meet on the second Thursday and Saturday of each month.

Thursday, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10 at 1:30 or 6pm

Saturday, March 13, April 17, May 15, June 12 at 9am 

 Tribute to the Civil War Sampler –Block of the Month

This beautiful quilt made of reproduction fabrics is for the intermediate to advanced quilter.  We will make 12, 15,  and 18 ” blocks, plus a 36″ center medallion; 38 blocks in all!  We’ll meet in January, to look over the patterns, select fabrics and talk about construction. Then meet in February for our first lecture/demo class.  If you’re looking for challenge, come take a look at these blocks.  Purchase the patterns monthly for $5.00, or save some money, and purchase them all at once for $48.00.  There is NO charge for the demo.

Thursday, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10 at 2pm or 6:30pm

Saturday, March 13, April 17, May 15, June 12 at 10am 

  Foot of the Month-Quilt

                                                    OK, you bought that wonderful sewing machine with all those decorative stitches and fascinating feet that you’ve never used.  Each month you’ll make a different block using a different foot and decorative stitches.  You’ll finally get to try out those stitches and feet and you’ll end up with a quilt.  Sounds like a win-win to me.  If you want all your background material to be the same, you should buy it before the first class, otherwise you can buy fat quarters monthly. Instructor—Mary    Fee is $10/month for class and patterns

Monday, March 29, April 26, May 24, June 28 @1-4pm

Tuesdays, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1  at 1-4 or 6-9pm

**NEW** Class Starting  This class started last fall, but several people have expressed interest.  We are going to start the class over.  Those of you who signed up and just started in Jan. are welcome to switch to this class for more help.  Those of you who wished you had signed up have a second chance and we’ll be glad to accommodate you.  The class fee is $10.00 and this includes the pattern. If you want to join this class but have already paid for several patterns, we will only charge you a class fee.  A supply list will be available at the store.

Friday, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11 at 1:30pm 

 Hop To It-Applique 

  For those of you who love the look of hand applique, but hate the process–you must try this method created by Edyta Sitar.  We had to look twice to see that it was done on the machine.  Not only that–it’s fun!  We’ll even kit the blocks for you- so it couldn’t be easier.  Instructor Mary

Thursday, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3 at 2pm  

Stashbuster Workshop

   This class is being planned to help you use up some of those “stash” 2 1/2″ strips, plus some other small pieces that are left over.  Let’s call this a FREE QUILT, because you’ll use up left over fabrics purchased for another project.   We’ll use our Accui-quilt die cutter to help speed the process.  Bring extra fabrics to trade to give this quilt a one-of-a-kind look!  We’ll give you a supply list with your registration.

Tuesday, Feb. 23 or Saturday, Feb. 27  @10am-4pm

Quilt Express

If you think you would like to try quilting, but are not sure, come to this workshop and we’ll complete an 18” table topper.  You will learn to rotary cut, machine piece, add sashing, layer, quilt and bind!  If you love it, there are lots of classes waiting for you to join, if you hate it, oh well…     Fee of $28.00 includes class and fabrics—your choice!  Instructor: Diana

Thursday, April 29 10am-4pm

Saturday, June 12 10:30am-4:30pm

 

Machine quilting
OK, everybody talks about it, but most are afraid to try it.  That’s right; we’re talking free-motion quilting. It really is easy and once we’ve given you all our tips and shared all the tricks: all you’ll need is practice. In this technique, practice does make you perfect. It’s a 3 hour class and the fee of $18.00 includes your practice kit.  We suggest that you bring your own machine for this class.  Instr Mary

Tuesday, March 16 1-4 or 6-9pm

Thursday, May 20 1-4 or 6-9pm

 

 Borders   
Are you at a loss on how to do borders? Come in and learn how to cut, measure and apply borders so they lay flat and square. Just bring in a quilt top ready for borders and you border fabric and we will teach you the tricks to the trade.  **Binding class also.  Class fee is $10  Instructor: Pam

Saturday, March 20 12:30-4:30pm

Tuesday, March 30 1-5pm

 

  Embroidery-Cutwork    

 

 This new cutwork design from Anita Goodesign is very interesting.  In class we will learn how to make cutwork, but equally important, you will learn to customize on the screen of your machine, how to use the zoom feature and how to use the grid feature to your advantage.  This is a great class to help familiarize you with your embroidery capabilities. You will have to purchase the CD and bring your machine and embroidery unit for this class. .  Instructor Mary

Monday, March 22 1-4 or 6-9pm 

 

 

 

 Convergence 

Turn 4 fat quarters into a unique design that looks like a woven masterpiece.  It is addictive – you can’t stop with just one; you’ll want to make many more similar to the quilts featured in the book, Ricky Tims’ Convergence Quilts.  With rotary cutting and straight stitching, you can complete this wall hanging in just a day.  Instructor: Betsy Kirk

Tuesday, March 23 1-5pm

 

4-Layer Cakes–A Start to Finish Class        If you are ready to start a project and FINISH it this is the class for you. You will cut, piece, layer, quilt and bind this quilt in class and take home a quilt ready to use or give away for a gift.
Cost $48, includes class fee, pattern and piecing thread.  Instructor: Pam

Wednesdays, March 24 & 31, April 7 & 21, May 5   1-4 or 6-9pm

 

 

 

 

Spring Fling      This easy little throw would be a great beginner’s project or second quilt.  I’ll show you all my tips for cutting strip sets accurately and you’ll get lots of practice piecing.  This quilt looks equally good in brights, pastels or MODA, Kansas Troubles colors.  Choose your fabrics before class and the pattern is included in the fee of $28.00.  Instructor Mary

Tuesday, April 13 and 27 1-4 or 6-9pm

 

 

 

Strips and Curves–Workshop Following designs from the book, Strips and Curves; a New Spin on Strip Piecing by Louisa Smith, this 2 day workshop will guide you in using many 1 1/2” strips of fabric to create a stunning wall hanging. On the first day, we will arrange fabrics, cut strips, and begin sewing them together.  On the second day, we will use templates to cut your strips and learn to piece curves.  While you may not complete the wall hanging in class, you will have the skills necessary to complete the quilt at home. Instructor: Betsy Kirk

Wednesday April 14 and 28 10am-4pm

 

The Batting Buddy – Fun and Done   The newest “quilt as you go” technique.  You will use cotton batting so bring your scraps if you have them. This is so fun and easy.  We will do a table runner but if you want your piece to be bigger you will learn how. Remember your thread must match your backing fabric.  Fee of $33 includes, pattern, template and class with Linda.

Thursday, April 15 1-4pm

 

Programming on you Designer Diamond or SE                                             Would you like to know more about programming sewing stitches on your Designer Diamond or SE?  Bring your machine, and we’ll program a couple projects.  There will be no actual finished project, just practice and practice! Instructor: Diana     

Monday, April 19 1-4 or 6-9pm

It’s a Wrap 

You may choose to make a purse or a basket.  Cut one yard of fabric in one inch strips, wrap it around a cotton cording, zig-zag together and you will have a piece ready to embellish.  You will need a glue stick, matching thread and open toe foot.  Fee of $26 includes the pattern book and a three hour session with Linda.

Thursday, April 22 1-4pm

 

 

Bindings   
Do you have tops done, quilted and ready for bindings and don’t know what to do. Bring one pieced quilt along with the binding fabric and learn how to join strips, apply the binding and “get it done”. Class fee $10 Instructor: Pam

Friday, April 23 1-5pm

Saturday April 24 12:30-4:30pm

 

Snap Happy    This cute little purse can be made in several sizes and will take only fat quarters or scraps.  These little cuties are great for phones, I pods, make-up or other goodies.  Class fee is $18.00 and this includes the pattern and the carpenter’s ruler pieces for your bag.  Instructor Mary

Tuesday, April 20 1-4 or 6-9pm

 

Jules’ Bag   This is a super simple bag that has several new techniques, including a front welted pocket and a zipper closure.  There are two sizes on this pattern, so there is a size you everyone!  Fee of $25.00 includes pattern and instruction.  Select fabrics before class. Instructor: Diana

Saturday May 1 @10am-4pm

Monday, May 3 @ 10am-4pm

 

 

Happy Holidays    

This tablemat/tree skirt has 3 sizes in the pattern and requires the 60 degree ruler that so many of you already own.  These are easy to make and are really cute made from holiday fabrics.  You can make any size you choose, but keep in mind that you may not get the tree skirt finished in class.  Purchase fabrics before class.  Fee is $25.00, and includes the pattern. .  Instructor Mary

Saturday, May 15 10:30am-4:30pm

Thursday, May 27 10am-4pm

 

Raggy Quilt       
Since we have the dies for the Accu-Quilt  to cut the raggy blocks, fringe and all, we decided to do another class on this old favorite. Please make an appointment to come in and learn how to cut your pieces on our Accu-Quilt system so you can come to class ready to sew. You can also cut your batting squares with this system. If you buy your fabric from us and are taking this class there will be no charge for using the Accu-quilt die cutting system.  Pattern and thread are included with your class fee of $24.00.  Instructor: Pam  See our sample!

Wednesday, May 19 10am-4pm

Saturday, May 22 10am-4pm

Half Log Cabin    
Come in and learn this absolutely addictive piecing method to making a half log cabin block. Pattern can be done scrappy or planned, made with 2 or 2 1/2 inch wide light and dark strips. You will get several of the block sets made in class with the knowledge to finish them at home. Class fee of $38 includes book and thread for piecing.  Instructor: Pam

Tuesday, May 25 10am-4pm

Saturday, May 29 10am-4pm

 

 

Aunt Maggy’ Baggy Purse  This is a soft pieced and quilted purse that is intended to be used, washed and reused!   This purse was designed to use fat quarters or yardage and to be made it with or without appliqué.  We are lucky to have Lewcrese Shields, the pattern designer, to teach this project. Select your fabrics before class.  Fee of $25.00 includes the pattern and 2 classes with Lewcrese.

Mondays, June 7 & 21 @1-4pm

 

 

 

 

American Beauty
This will be a block of the month program featuring the beautiful Maywood fabric “Wild Roses”. The pattern is by Marti Michell and the blocks are really fun to make. The blocks do require a Plexiglas template set that you will cut out using your rotary cutter. I know template is a dirty word, but I will show you very easy ways to use them and the plus side is a perfectly shaped and sized block.  These blocks are not especially quick to make but are certainly not hard.  This however, would not be a project for someone who has never before made a quilt.  Come on, try something new and expand your quilting abilities.  I promise you’ll have fun.   Instructor: Mary  We have the fabric for the “black” version

Tuesdays, June 22 1:30 or 6pm

 

Stack-n-Whack Workshop  

Love large floral prints, but just can’t figure out what to do with them?  We’ll stack them, whack them, sew them and create a one of a kind quilt that looks so hard!  You’ll need a copy of “Magic Stack-n-Whack” and 8 repeats of your fabric.  We’ll get at least 4 blocks done in class, but if you would like to come back to complete the top—we’ll set a date in July to finish!  Class fee of $35.00 includes the book and instruction with Diana.

Tuesday, June 8 10am-4pm

Saturday, June 26 10am-4pm

 

Sew Neccessary
Another great book by Nancy Halvorsen and what could be better than a book full of accessories for quilters. In this class we’ll make a pin cushion/scrap bag. Many of you already have this book from our 12 Days of Christmas sale, so now is the time to get busy and start making your Christmas gifts for your fellow sew-ers (and yourself). Please select your fabrics before class and a supply list will be available at sign up.  Fee of $8 covers instruction with Mary                                                 

Wednesday, June 9 1-4 or 6-9pm

 

Cottage Charm table runner
Nancy Halvorsen always has unique patterns and this is one more in the collection. This runner has it all. Easy piecing, easy appliqué and easy quilting! When you’re done, you’ll have a lovely summery table runner. With a few color changes it could also work for fall. Choose your fabrics before class– a charm pack of neutrals or pastels will work well for the background. The book will be included in the class fee of $24.00.                                                                                                                       Thursday, June 17 & 24  1-4 or 6-9pm