Winter 2007

Summer 2008
1. Start Quilting Two 4 hour sessions $50.00 Creating the “Sampler Quilt” from Alex Anderson’s “Start Quilting” book will teach you how to make six different blocks. The basics for quilt making taught in this class will be lessons learned you can use in your future quilt projects. Linda Bentz Saturday June 21 and 28 ...............................9:00 to 1:00
2. Raindrops One 4 hour session $32.00 Have you done some paper piecing but would like to expand your possibilities? This Judy Neinmeyer pattern will combine curved piecing with more involved paper piecing. Judy’s patterns always turn out terrific. Linda Bentz Saturday June 14..........................................8:30 to 12:30
3. Amazing Log Cabin One 3 hour session $24.00 Have you always wanted to make a log cabin quilt? Here is your chance to use this traditional pattern in a more contemporary way. You will be amazed when you see all the possibilities presented in the new Log Cabin book by Nancy Martin. Linda will lead you through the four block variations in this amazing quilt. Linda Bentz Saturday June 14............................................1:00 to 5:00
4. Three, Six, Nine Two 2 ½ hour sessions $40.00 This class is going to take you from beginning to end in creating this quilt. You will learn how to piece it together, sandwich it, turn it, and tie it! This is a great beginner class and would be very suitable for a teenagers first project. Cathy Johnson Thursday July 10 and 24..............................9:30 to 12:00
5. Ties to the Past One 2 ½ hour session $20.00 Gather some out-dated neckties from the closet or from someone special and create a keepsake wall hanging to honor one of the guys in your life. If desired, embellish with some “bling” and a little nostalgia by adding tie clips and tacs (remember those?) Ties can be tricky, Gail will share her tips with you. Quilt design is based on the half-square triangle block. Gail Brower Thursday July 17..........................................9:30 to 12:00
6. Stripped Stars One 3 hour session $24.00 This terrific star pattern was designed by Edyta Sitar who also designed the Moda batiks used in this quilt. You will learn how to use the template which is included with the pattern to get perfect piecing results. Pat Sellers Saturday July 19...........................................9:00 to 12:00
7. New Twist on Twisted Log Cabin One 4 hour session $32.00 Not only does this log cabin have a twist to it, but it is also done with paper piecing rather than traditional piecing. Add a few pieced stars and you have a stunning wall hanging, add more blocks and you’ll have a fantastic bed quilt. Pat Sellers Saturday July 19...........................................12:30 to 4:30
8. Coil Pots One 2 ½ hour session $20.00 Coasters - trivets - baskets, you’ll be able to create all of these quite inexpensively after you learn this quick and easy technique. Machine stitched, you will leave class with a finished pot! Linda Bentz Saturday July 26...........................................9:00 to 11:30
9. Reversible Quilt One 4 hour session $32.00 Not only is this quilt reversible but it is quilted block by block on your home machine. Betty is going to use hers as a tablecloth, which is a terrific idea. Another might be to make one side a Christmas quilt, the other to match your decor. Betty Date and time to be determined
10. Coil Purse One 3 hour session $24.00 Do you already know how to make coiled bowls, trivets and coasters? Here is your chance to expand on this fun sewing craft and create a classy handbag for yourself and maybe for a few friends too! Linda Bentz Sunday July 27...............................................1:00 to 4:00
11. Fold Over Bag One 3 hour session $24.00 Fabric bags are the rage. This great shoulder bag requires only 3 fat quarters and a half yard of lining fabric. We know you won't be able to stop with just one. Jan will guide you thru the first one. This bag makes a perfect gift with a very limited cost. Think holiday gift giving! (This is a good class for teens) Jan McBride Wednesday July 30......................................9:30 to 12:30
12. Bamboo One 2 ½ hour session $20.00 You will be “bowl”ed over when you see how this quilt pattern works. As you make this “strike”ingly beautiful quilt you will also have an additional quilt to “spare”, made from the leftover pieces. This pattern is done in Asian fabrics, so if you have always wanted to use them, here is your chance to get in the “game” and come out with a “win” or two! Cathy Johnson Thursday July 31..........................................9:30 to 12:00
13. Fast and Easy Flying Geese Pineapple One 3 hour session $24.00 Have you heard the horror stories about pineapple blocks? Although it is not the standard paper piecing, the method used for this quilt is done on a paper foundation for very easy, accurate results. Combining the flying geese blocks within the pineapple blocks adds a dramatic, dimensional, effect. Pam Pearson Saturday August 2........................................9:00 to 12:00
14. Biscuits and Jelly Table Runner One 3 ½ hour session $28.00 Do you have a jelly roll and don’t know what to do with it? Perhaps you have been waiting for the perfect project to buy a jelly roll for. This could be it! Local designer, Robin Askins, has come up with the perfect project. Surely a table at your house would look fabulous with this runner on it. Pam Pearson Sunday August 3........................................... 1:30 to 5:00
15. Cinco de Mayo One 6 hour session ½ hour lunch $48.00 Basic paper piecing skills are required to take this class. Pam will teach you all of her tricks to simplify these challenging blocks. You will have a stunning work of art when you complete this exquisite quilt!!!! If the whole project looks too overwhelming for you, the four blocks in the center make a fantastic wall hanging. Pam Pool Saturday August 9......................................... 9:30 to 4:00
16. Razzle Dazzle One 4 hour session $32.00. This is another great quilt from Karla Alexander. Just stack, shuffle, slice and sew your way to a fun, colorful and crazy quilt! This kaleidoscope type pattern looks great in batiks, brights or any kind of fun fabric. Marthe Cox Thursday August 14.......................................9:30 to 1:00
17. Stacked Stain Glass One session 5 ½ hours ½ hour lunch $44.00 Create the illusion of a stained glass window with a few batik fat quarters and some solid black “leading”. Using a “stack and whack” technique this quilt is fun for all levels of quilters. Cheryl Gerhards Saturday August 16........................................9:30 to 3:30
18. Intro to Mid-Arm One 2 ½ hour session $20.00 Learn some basic techniques from Marthe, one of the best machine quilters in our area. She will give you tips and demonstrate the basics to help you as a new machine quilter. Marthe will also give you an introduction to block patterns, borders and quilting tools. Let Marthe’s experience be of benefit to you! You don’t have to have a machine yet to take this class. Marthe Cox Saturday August 23.......................................9:30 to 12:00
19. Freehand Meandering Techniques One 2 ½ hour session $20.00 Do you have a quilting machine and you are tired of filling in all your backgrounds with stippling? Marthe will show you how to master a variety of freehand background fill-in patterns. This is also a great class if you are considering purchasing a machine. Marthe Cox Saturday August 23............................................1:00 to 3:30
20. Beginning Machine Quilting One 3 ½ hour session $28.00 Linda is a spectacular machine quilter who will show you how to quilt on your home machine. She will take you through the steps required to achieve the results she has been able to accomplish. Linda Kilpatrick Saturday July 12............................................9:00 to12:30
21. Advanced Machine Quilting One 4 ½ hour session $32.00 Have you done some machine quilting and are ready to move on to more complex patterns? If you are an intermediate or experienced beginner, this class is for you. Learn background quilting patterns, how to quilt feathers, and more. You need to see Linda’s sample close up to believe it is possible to achieve these results on your home sewing machine. Linda Kilpatrick Saturday July 12.............................................1:00 to 5:30
22. English Paper Piecing One 2 hour session $16.00 Do you like to do handwork? Would you like a great take along project you can do in the car, at a sports game, or while you watch TV? The piecing technique you learn in this class may be just what you’ve been looking for. Debbie Richards Wednesday July 23.......................................9:30 to 11:30
23. Stab Stitch One 1 hour session $8.00 Whether you are a beginning quilter or already a rocking motion quilter, this is a great stitch to know. Stab stitch makes it easy to get through many layers with small stitches. Even if you’ve never quilted before, you can learn this technique in one hour. Debbie Richards Thursday July 24............................................6:00 to 7:00
24. Beginning Paper Piecing One 2 ½ hour session $20.00 Learning how to paper piece will allow you to successfully tackle difficult patterns, such as Mariners Compass, with perfect accuracy. This is a technique which is much easier to comprehend when you see it demonstrated, rather than trying to learn it from a book. The Kimono you make in class would make a great pillow but you won’t be able to stop with one when you start putting these little outfits together. Pam Pearson Thursday July 31............................................6:00 to 8:30
25. Machine Mock Applique One 4 hour session $32.00 You will have to look really close to see that the sample for this class is not hand appliqued. The edges are turned under and all the stitching is done by machine. If you love the look of hand applique, but don’t love the hand work, this class is for you. The new “Elegant Garden” applique block of the month looks fantastic, using this method. Linda Kilpatrick Saturday August 2....................................... 12:30 to 4:30
26. Hand Applique One 2 ½ hour session $20.00 Learn freezer paper applique as you create this floral butterfly block which can be used as a pillow or wall hanging. In this class you will learn to make invisible applique stitches using a method not taught in any book that we have ever seen! Sharp points, inside corners, small circles and narrow bias will all be covered. Debbie Richards Thursday August 7..........................................6:00 to 8:30