Machine Piecing Classes
Intro to Paper Piecing
Instructor: Linda Closson
Instructor: Linda Closson$35 Minimum level: must know basic quilt
Minimum level: must know basic quilt assembly
Students will learn how to foundation piece on paper. We will start with a fairly easy block, working up to putting two piece parts together. In this workshop, we will make 4 different blocks. Make multiple blocks of each to finish the wallhanging. Printed foundations provided.
1 session, either
Saturday, February 27, 10:30am-2:30pm (Session A)Or
Thursday, March 18, 10:30am-2:30pm (Session B) Appliqué TechniquesInstructor: Linda Closson
Instructor: Linda Closson$50 Minimum level: Beginner
Minimum level: BeginnerThis class is for those who want to learn appliqué. Each week you will learn new techniques in appliqué. Some of the techniques you will learn will be glue stick, freezer paper, plastic template, needle turn, reverse appliqué and machine appliqué. I will supply you with a fabric kit for each technique. You will be able to apply these techniques to the quilt project you have chosen from Alex’s book. I will also demo machine appliqué. I want you to decide the style of appliqué you most enjoy and apply that style to your quilt. It is best that you already know basic block assembly, quilting and binding to finish your project. Required book: Alex Anderson’s Hand & Machine Appliqué.
4 sessions: Thursdays, 12:30pm-2:30pm on Feb. 18 & 25, March 4 & 11
Weekend Duffle Bag Instructor: Lyn Johnson
$40 Minimum level: Some sewing experience
required
You will love packing everything you need to take off for the weekend in this sturdy bag (approximately 20"X11"X11"). Learn some simple ways to quilt your bag and to insert the top zipper. After you finish yours, everyone will want you to make one for them! Pattern included.
2 Sessions: Tuesday, February 9: 10:30am-12:30pm AND
Tuesday, February 23: 10:30am-2:30pm
4-Patch Swirl Instructor: Lynn Buske
$55 Minmum level: Beginner to Intermediate
some sewing experience needed
A 6 hour class doing a new stack and cut technique. By stacking the fabrics and cutting squares, you can make wonderful swirling blocks. Big floral, busy fabrics work great. This is a fun quilt. Beginners can do it and experienced quilters will have fun making each block swirl.
1 Session: Saturday, February 6: 9am-4pm
Machine Quilting
Free Motion Quilting Instructor: Saradean Hallman
$40 Minimum level: Any skill level
This class will discuss choices of thread, needles, batting, quilting patterns, marking, and the use of a darning foot. See how to prepare a top the easy way. Then get your machine ready to free motion quilt. Practice on small samples to learn control of your stitching. Lots of free motion quilt designs will be shown.
1 session: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 10am-1pm
Just the Basics
Lecture/Demos with Beth
We've done this series of lecture/demos as individual classes, and now we're grouping them together for your travel efficiency. Sign up for the morning or afternoon session, or both. Nothing to bring except a pen and notepad.
Maximum 6 students per session. $20 per 3 hour session
Basics 101, 102, and 103:
Rotary cutting, rulers, sewing accurate 1/4" seams, pressing, and triangles (1/2 and 1/4 square riangles, flying geese)
Saturday, March 20 or Thursday, March 25: 10am-1pm
Basics 201, 202, and 203
Pin basting, walking foot quilting, and basic binding
Saturday, March 20 or Thursday, March 25: 2pm-5pm
Quilt Design
EQ6 Quilt Design Program Basics Instructor: Beth Karr
Cost: $25/1 student, $20 each for 2 Minimum level: Any and all
Minimum level: Any and allAre you thinking of buying EQ6, or have it but haven’t started even the tutorial? This 3 hour hands on class (only 1-2 students) will show you the basics of layouts, blocks and coloring and give you the courage to try this great quilt program on your own.
Call the shop to schedule a time.
Private Quilting Lessons: Can’t match up your busy schedule with our class schedule? We’re not teaching what you want this class cycle? We are pleased to offer private quilting lessons at the shop. Let us know what you’d like to learn or improve on, and we’ll match you up with a private teacher to arrange a meeting(s) at the shop. The cost is $12 per hour, minimum 2 hours per meeting, and prorated after the second hour’s meeting in 15 minute increments ($3 per 15 minutes). You will pay the teacher directly.
Possible areas can include: paper piecing, beginner quilting skills, hand quilting, English paper piecing, binding, color theory, how to change your quilt’s pattern to suit the size and colors you want, block drafting, etc, etc. Call us and we’ll see if we can match you up!
Class Policies (unless otherwise stated in class description):
1.Classes must be paid in full at time of registration.
Classes must be paid in full at time of registration. 2.Registration cuts off 1 week ahead of the first class (later registration may be approved by the instructor).
Registration cuts off 1 week ahead of the first class (later registration may be approved by the instructor).3.Minimum number of students per class: as determined by the teacher when the class is announced.
Minimum number of students per class: as determined by the teacher when the class is announced.4.The class fee does not include book/pattern, fabrics, tools, kits, etc., unless otherwise stated.
The class fee does not include book/pattern, fabrics, tools, kits, etc., unless otherwise stated.5.Class fees are not refundable unless the class does not make minimum enrollment or you cancel no less than 2 weeks prior to the class date.
Class fees are not refundable unless the class does not make minimum enrollment or you cancel no less than 2 weeks prior to the class date.6.Supply lists will be handed out at the time of registration.
Supply lists will be handed out at the time of registration.7.Please—no perfumes or fragrances—many people have allergies.
Please—no perfumes or fragrances—many people have allergies.8.Please turn your cell phone to vibrate and take any calls outside the classroom.
Please turn your cell phone to vibrate and take any calls outside the classroom.Note: we have a refrigerator and microwave—feel free to bring your lunch to class!
*Beginner: Knows how to operate their machine.
**Confident beginner: Can already sew an accurate 1/4" seam and accurately rotary cut.
accurately rotary cut.
