| For Beginners (more
experienced quilters welcome too!)
Beginning Hand Quilting
Experienced or not, this class is for those who wish to learn the basic
techniques and tools of hand quilting. You will be shown different hand
quilting methods and the tools to do them with the goal of making quilting
more comfortable for each individual’s style, and reaching the
elusive consistent stitches!
Instructor: Hope Seeley
Wednesday, May 7 5:30 – 7:30
and: Wednesday, May 14 5:30 – 6:30
$25
Beginning Machine Quilting
Join master machine quilter Linda Powell to learn the basics of machine
quilting from proper basting to how to stitch in the ditch, to what
needles, thread and batting work best. You’ll proceed from there
to learn a variety of free-motion techniques that are easy and fun.
Instructor: Linda Powell
Saturdays, May 3 & 17 OR: July 12 & 26 1:30 – 4:30pm
$40
Quick as a Wink
Learn lots of basic quilting skills in this one project: Susie has incorporated
many of the cutting, pressing and organizational tips and techniques
that she teaches in the ‘Little Things’ into this simple
table runner/placemat combo. In class the emphasis will be on cutting
straight grain sashing and borders, pressing, organizing the construction
process, and creating bias binding.
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Thursday, June 19 9:30am – 4pm
Or Friday, August 15 9:30 – 4pm
$35
New!
Patio Party
Liven up your patio parties with very easy-to-make placemats and napkins.
Mix or match fabrics for a coordinated set or make each person his or
her unique placemat and napkin. Learn how to make a quick, no-hand-sewing
placemat binding and make napkins in minutes. These would also make
a quick and easy hostess gift!
Instructor: Joanna Strohn
Friday, May 16 9:30am – 12:30pm
$20
Yipes Stripes! Better Than Ever
Easy enough for beginners - stunning visuals happen when these simple
blocks made from batik striped fabrics are used as the background for
the Squash Blossom design created from a second fabric. Make this quilt
quickly while Susie shows you how to ‘handle’ those tricky
bias edges.
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Thursday, July 17
9:30am – 4:30 pm
$40
New!
Double Up Stars
His is another “skill-building” expansion class
from Susie’s “little Things.” Partial seams and ‘quick-piecing’
techniques will be mastered in the making of these two star blocks (one
star is made with ‘leftovers’ from the other.) If you wan
to work on your ‘squaring-up’ skills, this is the place!
While we’re at it, we’ll also explore ultiple design placement
options!
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Thursday, Aug 21 9:30a – 3:30p
$35
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Confident
beginner
Intermediate level