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Click here for a printable copy of our class
schedule! Seven additional classes have been added as of January 11, 2010!
ONE SESSION CLASSES
“English Paper Piecing" (Beginner and Up)
Would you love a project that is not only easy but very portable? "Grandmother's Flower Garden" using the English paper piecing
method is the perfect choice! Learn the techniques for preparing and assembling your own "flower garden".
Teacher: Patti P.
Fee: $10.00
Date: Wednesday, February 22nd
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Machine Quilting" (Beginner and Up)
Learn the basics of machine quilting so that you can finish your own quilts. This class will cover stitch-in-the-ditch,
stippling and meandering. You will learn to use templates and the proper feet for each technique.
It's easier than you think to do on your own.
Teacher: Georgann
Fee: $15.00
Date: Wednesday, February 24th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Bindings" (Beginner and Up)
Your quilt project has been quilted and now you're ready to finish it; but, you're not sure how to do a binding! This class is perfect
for you!! You will learn how to make your binding, sew it to your quilt, make mitered corners, join your binding ends invisibly, and,
hand stitch your binding to the back of your quilt.
Teacher: Becky
Fee: $15.00
Date: Wednesday, March 3rd
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Beginning Wool Applique" (Novice and Up)
Have you always wanted to try working with wool but you don't know where to start? Or, maybe you've started a project
but not finished it because it's just not coming out right? Join Patti and learn the basics of wool applique while making a cute Easter
candlemat.
Teacher: Patti P.
Fee: $20 (includes kit)
Date: Wednesday, March 10th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Locker Rug Hooking" (Novice and Up)
Come learn the basic locker hooking techniques which will give you the skills to make wall hangings, rugs and much more.
A starter kit containing rug canvas, a locker hook tool, string and fabric is included in the class fee.
Teacher: Lola
Fee: $20.00
Dates: Wednesday, March 17th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Memory Quilt Demo" (Beginner and Up)
Are you thinking about making a memory quilt for someone special -- whether it's for graduation, a wedding, or an anniversary gift? This demo class will
give you all of the information you need to create a unique and treasured quilt or wall hanging for that special someone. Learn how
to design your own project as well as tips and tricks for completing a memory quilt they will cherrish.
Teacher: Patti P.
Fee: $10.00
Date: Monday, March 22nd
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Pockets A Plenty Tote Bag" (Beginner and Up)
You can never have enough tote bags - and you will want to make several versions of this bag! Join Patti H. and learn how
to make this roomy tote bag. And there is no shortage of pockets with this one -- two generous pockets on the front and an additional
ten pockets on the inside. Bring a bag lunch!
Teacher: Patti H.
Fee: $15.00
Date: Saturday, March 27th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
“Chenille Throw" (Beginner and Up)
You'll want to make this warm and cozy chenille throw for your family room or bedroom. And you'll also be surprised at how
quick and easy this goes together.
Teacher: Patti P.
Fee: $15.00
Date: Monday, March 29th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Lil' Twister" (Beginner and Up)
Enjoy a good puzzle? You'll love this fantastic method of making tessalating pinwheels. Start with a few 5" squares, our plexi-
ruler and you'll have a table runner or topper in a few hours. Pre-class sewing required; plexi-ruler included in class fee.
Teacher: Lola
Fee: $20.00
Date: Wednesday, March 31st
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Needleturn Applique" (Novice and Up)
In this class you will learn the art of needle turn applique. We will cover circles, points (inner and outer), vines and stems.
A discussion on the correct tools to make this technique easier.
Teacher: Becky
Fee: $15.00
Date: Wednesday, April 7th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Stop! Don't Grab That Pan Without Granny's Fan!" (Beginner and Up)
Come learn a neat way to piece a traditional Granny's Fan while you make a hot pad (or two) to give to your favorite Granny (or Mom)
for Mother's Day! Students will use the Granny's Fan pattern of "Foundation by the Yard" to create these traditional curved edge
pieces . . . when you sew on the line . . . they work every time!
Teacher: Kim
Fee: $15.00
Date: Sunday, April 11th
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
“Easy Peasy Zippers" (Beginner and Up)
Do you love totes and bags with zippers but shy away from these patterns because you don't know how to insert a zipper?
Join us and learn that zippers are "easy peasy"! You'll learn how to insert zippers in bags and totes using Terri Atkinson's method to make an
adorable little pouch. You will need to purchase either Atkinson Designs's book, "Big Bags, Little Bags" or pattern, "Ca$h and Carry".
Teacher: Patti P.
Fee: $15.00
Date: Monday, April 12th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Chains of Love" (Beginner and Up)
Do you love a Double Wedding Ring but don't love the idea of curved or set-in piecing? Using the construction template
included with your pattern, you will learn how to make a beautiful "faux double wedding ring" with no curved pieces or having to sew
the "dreaded y-seam". Strip piecing and a modified 9-patch make construction simple. By the end of class you'll have enough blocks for a
table runner or a good start on a throw or quilt!
Teacher: Patti H.
Fee: $15.00
Date: Saturday, April 17th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MULTIPLE SESSION
CLASSES
“Prairie Braid Runner" (Beginner and Up)
Another quick and easy runner that’s perfect for the print that’s “too pretty to cut”! Students will learn how to
use the Prairie Braid pattern of “Foundation by the Yard” for making a runner that can be made to any length you choose.
If a runner is not something you can use, how about making a set of placemats instead! (Click on the photo at left to see full size quilt)
Teacher: Kim
Fee: $20.00
Dates: Sunday, February 21st and 28th
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
“It's In the Bag" (Beginner and Up)
A great bag that's made from 5" charm squares (for a small bag); 8" squares (for a medium bag); or 10" layer cake
squares (for the large bag). Purchased pre-cut bundles of squares, or squares precut by students prior to class, are
used for creating these neat bags. A perfect project for using decorative thread and/or stitches . . . students
customize the bags with added pockets for their individual needs.
Teacher: Kim
Fee: $20.00
Dates: Saturday, March 13th and 20th
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
“Crazy Quilt Tool Kit" (Beginner and Up)
Tired of going crazy trying to keep track of all of your smaller quilting tools? Well, here’s the class for you.
Students will use the Crazy Quilt pattern of “Foundation by the Yard” for making part of the outside cover of this hand
dandy tool kit . . . a great chance to use up some of your bits and pieces and you can also try out some of your machine’s
decorative stitches along the way!
Teacher: Kim
Fee: $20.00
Dates: Sunday, March 14th and 21st
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
“Aunt Sarah's Scrap Bag" (Beginner and Up)
This charming quilt is a great way to use up all those leftovers you have stashed away in boxes; or, you might want to make
it in a more planned "scrappy" look and use a specific color combination - blue, yellow and white for instance. During class
you will be working on a "throw" size quilt.
Teacher: Patti H.
Fee: $20.00
Dates: Sunday, April 18th, and 25th
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
“Jelly Roll Jacket" (Beginner and Up)
Think 'green' ! Recycle a sweatshirt you no longer wear and turn it into this great, lightweight jacket. All you need is the
sweatshirt and a jelly roll. During the class you will be given several options for finishing the jacket from the simple
design you see on the shop sample, to adding sleeve cuffs that can be turned back, adding a front placket for buttonholes and
buttons, or how about a prairie braid band at the hip and cuff! Note: If you choose not to use a precut "jelly
roll", you will need to precut 40 - 2-1/2" strips before class!
Teacher: Kim
Fee: $25.00
Dates: Thursday, April 22nd, 29th, and May 6th
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
“Radio Flyer" (Intermediate and Up)
Trust me on this . . . This quilt is much easier to make than it might look. If you can make a snowball corner,
and a half-triangle square, you’re set to go.(Click on the photo at left to see full size quilt)
Teacher: Becky
Fee: $20.00
Dates: Wednesday, April 21st and 28th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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