3D Projects |
| 505: Coiled Pots (click for description)
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!
Cost: $ 20.00 |
Getting Started |
 | 0101: Start Quilting (Click for details)
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 that you can use in all of your future quilt projects.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
 | 0102: Quick and Easy (Click for details)
This class will teach you how to make a quilt in less than a day. Choose a favorite fabric to highlight in the center or choose one you just don’t want to cut up. You will be quilting as you add each border on. This method is great for kids quilts, for charity quilts or if you just need a quilt in a hurry.
Cost: $ 32.00 |
Hand Sewing Techniques |
 | 0301: Itty Bitty Bali Blades (Click for details)
The finished size of this quilt is 11”x12 1/4”, but don’t let that intimidate you! Believe it or not you will only be sewing squares together to make this little masterpiece that looks so much more difficult than it is. An acrylic template which comes with the pattern is the secret to the success of this little beauty.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
 | 0302: Hand Appliqué Another Way (Click for details)
Learn freezer paper appliqué 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 appliqué 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.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
 | 0304: English Paper Piecing (Click for details)
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 hand piecing technique you learn in this class may be just what you've been looking for.
Cost: $ 16.00 |
 | 0307: Cathedral Window (Click for details)
You will learn machine and hand sewing techniques to create basic cathedral window blocks. There are a lot of
variations which will be discussed that you may not be aware of. This block is much more variable than the basic
traditional block. Our sample is made using silk insets, which would give you the opportunity to work with a different fabric other than traditional cotton in your quilt making, if you so choose.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
Long Arm Machine Techniques |
| 0801: Intro to Long Arm (Click for details)
Sherri will demonstrate basic quilting techniques and share machine quilting tips for the beginning machine quilter. She will give an introduction to block patterns, border designs, quilting tools and will discuss tension; and how thread, batting and fabric choices can affect it. Questions are encouraged!
Cost: $ 20.00 |
| 0802: Freehand Meandering Techniques (Click for details)
Want to expand your machine quilting skills to go beyond the basic overall-meander technique? Sherri will show you a variety of freehand edge-2-edge designs and background fillers that will take your machine quilting to the next level. There will be plenty of “Q & A” time throughout the class.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
| 0803: Feathers (Click for details)
Feathers are one of the most traditional quilting designs and are a fun way to add texture and movement to a quilt! Feathers designs range from simple to extraordinary. We’ll begin by learning how to stitch some simple freehand feather designs for blocks and borders and then, as time permits, step it up with some variations using stencils, template and marking techniques.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
| 0804: Machine Quilting with Templates (Click for details)
If you are looking for the next step in custom machine quilting with your long-arm or mid-arm machine, this is the class for you! Machine Quilting with Templates will explore some of the possibilities of what you can create with your machine, an extended base and acrylic templates. We will try various basic templates; such as straight edge, circles, serpentine, and ovals. We’ll also play with some other fun shapes as time permits.
This is primarily a drawing class using templates, but everyone will have a chance at “hands on” time at the Handi-Quilter machine to practice what they have drawn.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
| 0805: Pantograph
Do you have a quilting machine with the capability of doing pantographs, but you’ve just never quite figured out how to make it work? If this is your situation, this is the class for you. Mindy will answer all your questions as she explains and demonstrates the process of pantograph quilting. She will begin by teaching you how to adjust the pantograph and laser light. Than she will teach you when and how to roll the quilt to keep your pattern lined up perfectly from row to row.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
Paper Piecing |
 | 0203: Fast and Easy Flying Geese Pineapple (Click for details)
Have you heard the horror stories about pineapple blocks? Paper piecing is the method used for this quilt which will give you very precise piecing and accurate results.Combining the flying geese blocks within the pineapple blocks adds a dramatic dimensional effect.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
 | 0204: Cinco de Mayo (Click for details)
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.
Cost: $ 48.00 |
Sewing Machine Quilting |
 | 0702: Advanced Machine Quilting (Click for details)
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.
Cost: $ 36.00 |
| 0703: Beginning Machine Quilting (Click for details)
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.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
Sewing Projects |
 | 0602: Rag Quilt (Click for details)
Nothing will keep you warmer on a cold winter day than a soft and cozy flannel rag quilt. If you have never made a quilt before or have never worked with flannel, this is probably a really great choice for you. The best thing about a rag quilt is that you quilt each block as you go, so you can finish the quilt yourself, from beginning to end. We want to give you fair warning; everyone in your house will be fighting over who gets to use the rag quilt. You may want to plan to make more than one right from the start.
Linda Bentz
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | 0605: Winter Trees (Click for details)
Create your own winter trees art quilt, from designing a basic pattern using a few straight lines and stitching your way to a unique, completed landscape. We are sure you will want to create more than the one landscape in class. You will want to peruse your personal snapshots for inspiration to create more landscapes of your own to remind you of favorite get away locations or special holiday memories.
Cost: $ 44.00 |
 | 0607: Stacked Stained Glass (Click for details)
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.
Cost: $ 28.00 |
 | 0608: Transitions (Click for details)
Strip piecing will transition a “Bali-Pop” and a few additional pieces of fabric into this sensational quilt. If you have never used a pre-cut bundle (Jelly Roll or Bali-Pop) or done any strip piecing this class would be a wonderful opportunity to learn this technique.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | 0610: T-Shirt (Click for details)
Do you or a loved one have a stack of T-shirts you just can’t part with? This is a great way to preserve them and use them as well. T-shirt quilts are great for graduation presents or to take to the college dorm. Linda will show you step by step how to create your one of a kind T-shirt treasure.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | 0611: Mosaic Leaves (Click for details)
Explore abstract design while creating a unique wall hanging using simple lines and free form techniques. You will begin with a simple line drawing and some interesting design elements which will provide you with the opportunity for your
creative spirit to be set free. This is a great class to create a one of a kind piece of artwork.
Cost: $ 44.00 |
 | 0613: Lotus Garden (Click for details)
This is our quilt which was featured in Quilt Sampler Magazine. We must say it is more stunning in real life than the
magazine photography showed. You will want to come in and take a look for yourself. Sign up for this class and Linda will teach you how to make the two blocks required and how simple small curves can be to piece. Kits are available.
Cost: $ 32.00 |
 | 0614: Star Light Star Bright (Click for details)
Learn how to make a Lone Star quilt using an easy method created by pattern designer Debby Maddy. This quilt pattern which is usually very intimidating can actually be done without any Y seams. Of course this quilt can be done using very traditional fabrics but you may want to see if you can outshine the brightness of Mindy’s star rendition.
Cost: $ 28.00 |
| 0615: Moroccan Tile (Click for detail)
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Cost: $ 40.00 |
| 0616: Mini Eclipse (Click for details)
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Cost: $ 24.00 |
| 1001: Bring Your Own Project (BYOP)
BYOP
(Bring your own project)
Most Friday‘s we will have a teacher available to help you with your projects. Do you need to know how to do mitered borders, put on binding, square blocks up, etc? Classes are limited Registration required
10:00 to 3:00 - $20.00
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Techniques |
 | 0402: Picture Piecing (Click for details)
Cynthia England's “Picture Piecing” technique is simply amazing. She breaks down her patterns in very manageable segments and with a minimal number of fabrics gets exceptional results. Linda will take you step by step through the process as you make the beginning butterfly block. When you are finished you will be able to move on with confidence to any one of Cynthia’s other patterns. This is a great technique for creating any still life or landscape type of quilt. You may
even want to create your own patterns using this method.
Cost: $ 24.00 |