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Upcoming Classes
Registration for all classes starts immediately.
Class fees are due at the time of registration.
If you are registering by phone, we will hold your place for five days only, to give you time to mail in the fees.
Refunds are issued only if the class does not fill or by your cancellation one week prior to class.
For classes in which materials are not provided, there will be a 10% discount on class materials one time only.
Provided materials and materials lists are given at the time of registration. Class samples are on display in the shop.
Register early - classes fill quickly!
To save space and help you to determine what equipment will be needed for each class, we have set up the following code, appearing after each class title:
* - Beginner - no experience needed
** - Beginner with experience - some cutting and piecing experience
*** - Intermediate - skilled in cutting and piecing
HS - hand sewing supplies
OP - Olfa cutter, ruler, mat
SM - sewing machine
FR - fabric requirement sheet
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| #1 - START AT THE BEGINNING * 6 wks - 2 hrs - $40 (SM/FR/OP) Mondays: March 8/15/22/29, April 5/12 6:30-8:30 This is a great class for beginning quilters. Learn rotary cutting, sewing an accurate 1/4" seam and many different block techniques in this sampler quilt made with Civil War style blocks. We will make twelve different blocks and assemble them with sashing and border ready for quilting. Some sewing will be done in class. Michele Tucker |
| #2 - PHOTO TRANSFER/TEE SHIRT QUILT * 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 (FR/OP) Wednesdays: March 10/17 9:30-11:30 Wednesdays: March 10/17 6:30-8:30 This class will cover two great techniques used in one quilt, or you can separate them into two different projects. A tee shirt quilt makes a great graduation gift and when photos are added, it's even more special. Michele Tucker |
| #3 - [new!] LAZY LEAVES ** 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 (Pl Patt/FR/OP) Mondays: April 19/26 6:30-8:30 Autumn is my favorite time of year. Find those luscious fat quarters of rich colored fabrics and create some lovely leaves. No raking required. Michele Tucker | |
| #4 - [new!] TRANQUILITY ** 2wks - 2 hrs - $25 (Pl Book/FR/OP) Wednesdays: April 7/14 9:30-11:30 The flow of fabric from light to dark gives this quilt its peaceful tranquil appearance. Make it big or small, it's great. Michele Tucker | |
| #5 - MEADOW FLOWERS ** 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 Thursdays: March 11/18 6:30-8:30 A nice patch variation produces this sweet small quilt. A suitable design for a baby's crib or a young child's bed. It's an update from a depression-era baby quilt into brighter prints, still a charming design. Judy Pauley | |
| #6 - SPRING BASKET TABLE RUNNER ** 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 (Pl Patt) Thursdays: March 25, April 1 6:30-8:30 A great project to make for your Easter table or as a reminder of Spring to come. Easy to construct with your choice of fusible applique or try your hand at machine applique. Judy Pauley |
| #7 - BUGGY WHEELS *** 3 wks - 2 hrs - $30 Thursdays: April 15/22, May 6 6:30-8:30 This is a carpenter's square variation of a great quilt made from Civil War reproduction fabrics. Lots of half-squares to make for this one, but definitely worth it if you love the appearance of this handsome quilt. Judy Pauley |
| #8 - VASE WITH FLOWERS * 2 wks - 2 hrs - $30 (Pl Book) Thursdays: March 11/18 6:30-8:30 Fridays: March 12/19 9:30-11:30 Learn applique techniques either by hand or machine. Small piece, 17" x 21". Pat Konkel |
| #9 - SNOWFLAKE ** 3 wks - 2 hrs - $30 (Pl Book) Thursdays: March 25, April 1/8, 6:30-8:30 Soft and delicate color or bold and smashing, this one is great. Easy and quick construction with an interesting border treatment. Pat Konkel |
| #10 - MELONS OF COLOR ** 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 Thursdays: April 15/22 6:30-8:30 This is your chance to be creative in your selection of fabric and color. Ours is done in batik prints and very showy. A simple block of 3 pieces with a curved seam, and it's easy. A must see! Pat Konkel |
| #11 - BEVELED BLOCKS ** 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 Fridays: March 12/19 12:30-2:30 Another interesting quilt design, using batik fabrics from the "Tonga" collection. A real three-dimensional look is so eye-catching. Pat Konkel |
| #12 - LONDON TOWN ** 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 Fridays: March 26, April 2 9:30-11:30 This quilt uses the traditional London Square block. Many blocks make a town! It's a two-color quilt - ours is in a variety of reds and caramel. Also could look good in a mix of pastels or as a scrappy quilt. Make it a lap, twin, double or queen. Pat Konkel |
| #13 - PIECED APPLIQUE ** 3 wks - 2 hrs - $30 (SM/OP/FR) Fridays: March 26, April 2/9 12:30-2:30 Pieced applique is a new technique to create traditional pieced blocks. It's quick, simple and fun. Eliminates inset points and curves in your blocks. This wall hanging consists of four blocks. Can make more blocks for a larger quilt. A must see. Pat Konkel |
| #14 - LICORICE AND LATTE ** 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 (Pl Patt) Thursdays: April 16/23 9:30-11:30 This is a great quilt for a guy when done in black, cream and tan! It would also be wonderful in other color combinations. Quilt size is 54" x 68". Can easily be made larger. It consists of a combination of four-patches and squares. Pat Konkel |
| #15 - HIP TO BE SQUARE * 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 (Pl Patt) Tuesdays: March 16/23 6:30-8:30 Great quilt for every purpose! Make it bright and sassy for the children, use beautiful batiks for someone special or dark and bold for men. Accurate cutting and easy piecing make it a quick do. Cheryl Cunningham |
| #16 - CHECKERBOARD SQUARE ** 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 (Pl Book) Tuesdays: April 16/20 6:30-8:30 A great-looking scrap quilt with 4-patches forming a diagonal chain across the whole top. Cheryl Cunningham |
| #17 - DOUBLE NINE-PATCH ** 3 wks - 2 hrs - $30 Thursdays: March18/25, April 1 12:30-2:30 A really wonderful two-color quilt in a great yet simple design. Make crib, couch or queen size and choose from a couple different settings. Gretchen Tatge |
| #18 - FIVE INCH IS A CINCH ** 2 wks - 2 hrs - $25 (Pl Patt) Tuesdays: March 16/23 12:30-2:30 This quilt uses 5" squares or fat quarters. Constructed in rows of equilateral (60-degree) triangles, and can be made crib to queen size. Now you can use those packages and bundles of your favorite collections. Gretchen Tatge | |
| #19 - TRIP/SUNSHINE ** 3 wks - 2 hrs - $30 (OP/FR) Wednesdays: March 17/24/31 12:30-2:30 For every quilter, beginner to pro! You should know how to do this one. Learn fast, easy and accurate cutting and piecing. Gretchen Tatge | |
| #20 - TENNESSEE WALTZ ** 3 wks - 2 hrs - $30 (Pl Book/Ruler) Wednesdays: April 7/14/21 12:30-2:30 A star block and a snowball block side-by-side give the illusion of curved piecing and the pattern appears to dance across the quilt. Gretchen Tatge |
| #19 - MACHINE QUILTING * 2 wks - 5 hrs - $40 (FR/SM/Pl Book) Thursdays: January 28, February 4 9:30-2:30 You can quilt those finished tops! This class introduces you to the basics of machine quilting. Instruction will include discussion of machine quilting supplies, thread, needles, batting and design. You will learn various machine techniques while working on sample quilting squares. Marcia Hollopeter |