Quilting Classes
2008 Schedule
Learn to Quilt
This very popular beginning level quilt-making class is for those just learning to quilt or refreshing their skills. Almost every facet of quilt-making is explored including color, fabric selection, quilt history, rotary cutting, machine piecing, binding, quilt care and more. During this six-week course you will make a nine block sampler lap quilt, however instructions are provided for those who wish to enlarge their quilt.
Taught by Linda Wells, $75.00.
Mondays, June 2, 9, 23, 30, July 7, 21 6:30 - 9:30
Introduction to Hand Quilting
Learn to hand quilt, in a hoop, and get tips for turning corners, smoothing curves, making even stitches, marking designs and more. For beginners or those refreshing their skills.
Taught by Linda Wells, $20.00 (kit included).
Monday, July 28 6:30 - 9:30
Invisible Machine Appliqué
Under all but the closest inspection this invisible machine appliqué would pass for handwork. Only you and your classmates will know how fast, easy and painless it really is! Make an appliqué quilt block in class to use as a pillow top, or as the first block of your quilt.
Taught by Linda Wells, $20.00, pattern included.
Tuesday, June 3 6:30 - 9:30
Introduction to Hand Appliqué
In this class you can learn the basic skills required to do beautiful hand appliqué. Several methods of appliqué will be introduced as you make a pretty pillow top in a traditional appliqué pattern.
With Linda Wells, $ 20.00.
Thursday, July 24 6:30 - 9:30
Curved Piecing
Learn to tackle pieced curve seams while making a table runner.
Taught by Linda Wells, $20.00.
Friday, August 1 6:30 – 9:30
Intermediate Quilting - Feathered Star
Join us while we make a Feathered Star Medallion, to use alone or incorporate into a larger quilt. Color placement and design will also be discussed. You will learn a unique way to make half-square triangles to ensure perfect points.
Taught by Linda Wells, $ 35.00.
Friday, June 13, 20, 27 6:30 - 9:30
4 Patch Posie
Come work with Debbie Best to make a gorgeous quilt using only ONE print fabric for the blocks and borders. This lovely quilt is an easy variation of the Stack ‘n’ Whack method. Finished sizes will vary depending on fabric chosen and layout
Taught by Debbie Best, $ 50.00.
Tuesday, June 17, 24 2:00 - 5:00 & 2:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, June 17, 24 6:00 - 9:00 & 6:00 - 8:00
Mandarin Rose Log Cabin
Spend a day of quilt making with Linda creating this unique Log Cabin quilt. The rose in this quilt is a folded 3D flower that makes up the center of each block. Beginning level piecing and rotary cutting skills required.
Taught by Linda Wells, $ 25.00.
Saturday, June 28 12:30 - 5:30
Hexagon Star Stack-n-Whack™ Quilt
Come learn with Debbie Best the Magic of Stack ‘n Whack. You’ll be hooked after learning this method. You will learn how to cut 45 degree angles, and put them together like a kaleidoscope without all the matching. We will stack the fabric and whack it into diamond shapes.
Taught by Debbie Best, $50.00.
Tuesday, May 13, 20 2:00 - 5:00 & 2:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, May 13, 20 6:00 - 9:00 & 6:00 - 8:00
Pinwheel Stack-n-Whack™ Quilt
Come learn with Debbie Best, the Magic of Stack –n-Whack. You will be hooked after learning this method. You will learn how to cut 45-degree angles, adding triangles and rectangles to end up with a kaleidoscope without all the matching. We will stack the fabric, and whack it into the half square triangles.
Taught by Debbie Best, $50.00.
Tuesday, August 12, 19 2:00 - 5:00 & 2:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, August 12, 19 6:00 - 9:00 & 6:00 - 8:00
Machine Quilting
Learn machine quilting techniques to quickly finish your quilts. Explore various quilting techniques from walking foot to free motion. You will learn basting, selecting the right batting, binding and many tips and tricks to make it easy and fun.
Taught by Marian Kush, $40.00.
Saturday, May 3 10:00 – 3:00
T-Shirt Quilt
Ever wonder what to do with all those t-shirts you have collected? Why not learn the techniques to assemble them into a unique quilt? Learn how to prepare the shirts, trim away the excess, select fabrics and puzzle them into a one-of-a-kind quilt that you will treasure more than that old pile of shirts. What a wonderful way to capture your child’s youth, your vacations, high school or college days.
Taught by Marian Kush, $ 40.00.
Thursday, July 10 (7:00 – 8:00) and Saturday, July 26 (10:00 – 4:00)
New Joy Quilting Machine Class
Take this class to enhance the use of your quilter system. Taught using the New Joy but very beneficial for any quilting system, including but not limited to the SuperQuilter, Handi-Quilter and the Grace Quilter. Learn how to load your quilt, follow a pantogram, stitch free-motion designs, make thread choices, etc. If you are thinking about purchasing a quilting system, this is a great class to help you make your purchase decision. Taught as a lecture-demo with some hands-on. Bring quilt tops as well if you would like ideas for how to quilt them.
With Denise Green, $30.00.
Monday, July 7 6:00 – 8:00
Latte Heart Pillow
From the Latte Quilt Book, this heart pillow will teach you many of the techniques used in making the full quilt. Embroidery, placement, stabilizers, needles and more will be taught. A perfect class for all levels of machine embroiderers from beginners to advanced.
With Ruth Dross and Betty Croft, $40.00.
Saturday, May 31 10:00 – 4:00