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and Beyond
Assumes a basic knowledge of quilting skills including how to rotary cut and sew an accurate ¼” seam. Fun for more experienced students, too! |
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 Four-Patch Posey I
Do you love the shifting patterns you see when you look through a kaleidoscope? Get the same effect using a single fabric with this super-simple technique and block. One fabric quickly turns into countless blocks, each different and beautiful, when put together, yield an amazing quilt. Join Lynda and Bonnie for a fun day sewing your own unique creation! Kit Available
Instructors: Lynda Luiten & Bonnie Wilson
Wednesday Dec 1 — 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$40
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Inferno
Looking for a little adventure in quilting? Come try this super fun and easy stack, cut & shuffle method of doing free-form curves with Inferno! This fat-quarter friendly quilt is so fun you won't want to stop making blocks. We made ours in hot reds and golds with a touch of black and white, but you could make yours in shades of blues, earth tones, greens - really anything that you love! Kit Available
Instructors: Lynda Luiten & Bonnie Wilson
Friday Nov 19 — 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$35
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On the Slant
Looks can be deceiving! This quilt looks tricky, but it is actually super-simple and great fun to make - choose ten fabrics you love and an accent and you're ready to go. Join Bonnie & Lynda for a fun day of sewing and laughter as we make this fun and easy project that goes together lickety-split! Kit Available
Instructors: Lynda Luiten & Bonnie Wilson
Thursday Oct 7 — 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$35
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Crazy Jacks
Nothing says fall like some candy corn and good old Jack-O-Lanterns. Enjoy this whimsical, easy quilt using the Buggy Barn technique without having to worry about perfectly matched corners and points. You'll go crazy over the fun Jack-O-Lanterns and the candy corn border looks almost good enough to eat. Bring in the season with this fall quilt that could become a colorful table topper, wall hanging, or even some table toppers.
Instructor: Anna Hastings
Wednesdays Sept 29 &Oct 6 — 6 pm-9 pm
$45
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Mosaic Geese
Use beautiful Kaffes or rich batiks (or any other fabulous fabric you like) to create an geometric mosaic. This complicated-looking pattern really only has 2 blocks - a plain square and another block made from 2 flying geese units. This one is all about organization, and the original pattern that you'll receive has it all mapped out. You will also learn about diagonal layout quilts, with easy instructions on setting and corner triangles to keep your quilt in shape.
Instructor: Mary Ramsey
Fridays Oct 22 & Nov 5 — 1 pm – 4 pm
$40 (includes pattern)
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Day & Night
Eleanor Burns works her magic again! Learn her quick, easy strip piecing techniques for this classic block -- the stars will magically appear. Come have fun with us down to the last drop, as we use the left over pieces to make two bonus blocks.
Instructor: Anna Hastings
Saturday Oct 30 — 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$40
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Cholla Flowers
In the spring of 2009, the Cholla near our house were awash in flowers of many beautiful hues. I picked all the different ones I could find (with pliers!) and matched them to fabric. I then created a kaleidoscopic design using fused cottons and silks. You can do a quilt featuring your favorite flowers, whether roses from your garden, pictures from a catalog, or even your imagination. The best part – you don’t have to bring your sewing machine to class! Because the blocks are fused, you can use virtually any fabric you can think of, from quilting cottons to silk to old polyester shirts. We’ll focus on design and color to help you make a breathtaking original quilt.
Instructor: Maura Grogan
Sunday, Oct 17 — 11 am -5 pm
$35
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Fire Escape
This is a perfect quilt for beginners, or for more experienced quilters who want to make a beautiful quilt in time for the holidays. While the quilt looks simple, the selection of fabrics is important. We’ll help you with your fabric choices and with quick-sewing techniques that will enable you to finish this quilt faster than you can yell “Fire!”
Kit Available
Instructor: Maura Grogan
Wednesday Sept 29 — 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
$35
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Southwest Seminole
Add a bit of visual interest to your project with a little Seminole piecing. Whether you want a ‘cactus pot’ or not, come try your hand at this technique. As always, Susie will offer multiple design possibilities beyond the class sample.
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Thursday Nov 11 — 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$30
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Crazy Cats – Market Style
Made in bright and happy ‘Market Style’ fabrics, this is the perfect quilt for the cat lover. The cats and flowers are pieced in a ‘crazy’ sort of way. Each cat and flower is just a little different…no need to worry yourself silly over accurate ¼” seams when making these blocks! It’s time to have some fun and color outside the lines! Satin stitch appliquéd leaves and stems complete the look.
Instructor: Becky Coykendall
Wednesdays Nov 3 & 17 — 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
$40
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Forever Yours – Judy Niemeyer Wedding Ring Runner
Learn to quickly foundation piece the double wedding ring arcs for this beautiful table runner. Choose 8 colors for your arcs or 16 strips from a Bali pop collection and you’re on your way. Learn foundation piecing the Judy Niemeyer way. Judy’s pattern, Forever Yours, (which will make two table runners) is required
Instructor: Kay Crandall
Wednesdays Nov 10 & 17 — 9:30 am –12:30 pm
$30
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Desert Sky /Tropical Sunrise
Have you always wanted to make a Judy Niemeyer quilt but didn’t know how to begin? Here’s your opportunity to learn foundation piecing and curved piecing techniques the way Judy does it. Choose either one of these beautiful patterns and you will be surprised at how quickly they come together to make a stunning quilt. Desert Sky OR Tropical Sunrise pattern required. Kit Available
Instructor: Kay Crandall
Thursdays Oct 21 & Oct 28 — 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
$35
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Blooming 9 Patch
Although this quilt looks complicated, it is actually just plain squares and 9 patches. You will be amazed at the colors you can use together in this striking quilt. Play with your fabric choices – the secret is in the placement of fabrics. Time will be spent in the first class choosing just the right fabrics.
Instructor: Kay Crandall
Mondays Oct 11 & 25 — 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
$35
 Balinese Geese
Make tropical geese that fly in two directions across this quilt. In this class, you will learn how to make a scrappy quilt from a Bali Pop of your choice while controlling the color flow to give you a beautiful, planned result. Along the way, you'll learn an easy method to make traditional flying geese blocks with some great tips to keep your geese on point. The cutting for this quilt is quick & easy if you use your Accuquilt Go! cutter for 2 1/2" squares OR Quilter's Market will have pre-cut squares available for purchase. Once you finish the blocks, the tumbled layout will help your blocks "fly" together with very little seam matching! The pattern will also include the free motion line drawings for the quilting. Starter Kit Available.
Instructor: Mary Ramsey
Friday Nov 12 — 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$35 (includes pattern)
 Double Diamonds
Choose a border fabric – gather a few fat quarters – pick a background and come put together your version of this eye catching strip pieced diamond design. With some pre-class cutting you can make your blocks and be ready to finish by the end of the day. This quilt goes together quickly and is easier than it looks –or so Susie says!!
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Wednesday Sept 22 — 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$40
Confident Beginners & Beyond – Applique
 Dimensional Sunflower
It's fall - time to brighten your world with sunshine. Come ceate a 3-D sunflower pillow or wallhanging or while learning the art of ruching, gathered petals and easy embellishment techniques. See how easily ruching can be used to add interest and texture to many varieties of 3-D flowers.
Instructor: Sue Bishop
Thursdays Sept 23 & 30 — 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
$35
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Colorful Coneflowers
Make an easy cone flower wall hanging which sparkles with color using Melinda Bula's raw edged applique technique and free motion quilting. You may use her color selections or create a palette of your own. As she says, "It's all about the color!"
Instructor: Sue Bishop
Thursdays Oct 21, 28 & Nov 4 — 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
$40
 Almost Four O’Clock Folk Art Runner
This charming folk art table runner is based on the Sue Spargo pattern from "Skinny Quilts & table runners II". Use a combination of cotton and luscious wool, along with your favorite embellishments to create this table runner. You can choose to applique by hand or by machine for this class.
Instructor: Mary Harney
Saturday Nov 20 — 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$30
Holiday Fun
Starry Night Table Runner
LeMoyne stars sparkle on this festive table runner! Master piecer Jean Biddick will show you how to cut and sew this classic block and how to finish the runner with a facing to make it reversible, too! Make yours in Christmas fabric, like the sample, or perhaps in red, white and blue or other fabrics for everyday use. Kit Available
Instructor: Jean Biddick
Saturday Sept 18th — 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$30
 Tree’s Up! Lights On!
Get ready for Christmas with this cute tree quilt in greens and reds. Or use blues, greens, and tans to get a woodland feel. Join me for a fun day using a quick and easy method with no seams to match! Don't need another Christmas quilt? Come and learn what other items and gifts you can make with these fun whimsical tree blocks.
Kit Available
Instructor: Anna Hastings
Wednesdays Dec 1 & 8 — 6 pm – 8:30 pm
$40
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Judy Niemeyer Christmas Celebration Tree Skirt
Make this spectacular foundation pieced tree skirt/table topper or wall hanging in time to display it this Holiday Season. The class will be taught in three classes with a lesson and sewing time in each class, then working on it at home between classes. The first class will include fabric selection and foundation piecing techniques. Judy Niemeyer’s Christmas Celebration Tree Skirt pattern required.
Instructor: Kay Crandall
Mondays Oct 4, Nov 1 & Dec 6 — 1 pm – 4 pm
$40
The Christmas Collection
As quilters, our biggest common denominator is probably our love of fabric. Many of us end up with ‘collections’ of special fabrics in a box . . . . waiting . . . . well, wait no more! Grab a box and come showcase them in this simple setting. Let neutral window sills be the connecting factor for your fabric assortment. This could be the perfect excuse to finally do that ‘holiday’ quilt, or perhaps you would rather use some of the great specialty fabrics that are available to us these days. With only 15 blocks to make, this quilt even qualifies as a ‘quickie’. You will become a master of the mitered corner, get some tips about making really straight ‘skinny’ sashing strips, and learn some things about balance in design while you’re at it.
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Wednesday Oct 20 — 9:30am – 4:30 pm
$40
 Leaves, Pumpkins & Ornaments- An Artsy Holiday Wall Hanging
Create one or all of the three unique wall hangings complete with machine appliqué and embellishment. We will be adding sparkle with Angelina fiber and hot fix crystals. The use of Mistyfuse™ and painted air dry clay give this quilt an exciting art quilt look.
A $15 class fee to the instructor for a kit containing: Angelina fiber, air dry clay to make buttons, hot fix crystals, organza, tulle and mesh fibers for the pumpkins, leaves and ornaments , beads for attaching the buttons, use of instructor’s paints, texture sheets, clay cutters and craft knives.
Instructor: Donata Pfisterer
Thursdays Sept 23 & 30 — 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
$40
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