| Skill Builders
Skill Builder: Rotary Cutting
The rotary cutter revolutionized quilt making and eliminated
the need to cut squares and triangles one-by-one. Join Jean and learn
to use your rotary cutter to its best advantage. Class will be hands-on
as you practice cutting the strips, squares and triangles that make
up most pieced patterns.
Jean Biddick
Saturday, Sept 27 2-4:30pm
$20
Skill Builder: Machine Piecing Primer
There are many details that will help you make beautifully
pieced quilt tops. This class is for both beginners and those who want
to improve their machine piecing skills. Jean will demonstrate ten (or
more!) tips that will enhance your machine piecing.
Instructor: Jean Biddick
Thursday, Sept 25 1-3:30pm
$20
Skill Builder: Paper Piecing
Has paper piecing been something you’ve wanted to try
but just haven’t gotten around to yet? Have you tried it but just
couldn’t get the hang of it? In this beginning class you will
learn the basics of paper piecing starting with straight lines and working
up to points and curves. You will have plenty of time to practice and
will go home with several samples and patterns to try at home.
Kay Crandall
Monday, Dec 17 1-5pm
$20
Skill Builder: Machine Applique
If you love the look of appliqué’ but are short
on time, join Jo as she teaches three edge treatments for fast machine
appliqué. This class will cover the blanket stitch, zigzag stitch,
satin stitch and include Jo’s many time-tested tips for beautiful
results.
Jo Cady-Bull
Friday, November 14 9:30am – noon
$20
Skill Builder: Beautiful Borders
The right border can make the quilt! Explore different border
styles and learn how to add them to your quilt. Topics include: plain
borders, pieced borders, mitered corners, multiple borders, figuring
yardage and measuring for a perfect fit.
Jean Biddick
Thursday, Nov 6 9:30-11:30
$20
Skill Builder: Block This!
‘Blocking’ is that often overlooked final step
that puts the finishing touch on your quilt that can take it from looking
“fine” to truly professional. Bring your quilt to the realm
of ‘square’ (as in plumb) and ‘flat’ (as in
picture on the wall) by adding this process to your quilting skills.
A must if you’re planning on entering a quilt in a show!
Susie Weaver
Saturday, Dec 13 1-3pm
PRE-QUILT SHOW SPECIAL $10 (regularly $20)
New!
Skill Builder: Itty Bitty Folded Flange
Add a tiny accent frame to a project with this 1/8”
folded flange. Learn Susie’s method of getting it ‘pretty
darn straight’. She says this process might be a bit tedious but
well worth the effort!
Susie Weaver
Friday, Oct 3 9:30am-12:30pm
$20
Skill Builder: Intro to Thread Painting
Add a new dimension to your projects with easy-to-do thread
painting. Learn the basic technique in a quick to make project created
by Ann Fahl. You’ll be delighted with this fast and fun way to
embellish with thread.
Joanna Strohn
Sunday, Nov 2 noon-3pm??
$20
Skill Builder: Stuck on Fusibles?
Confused by all the fusibles available? Then this class is
for you! Learn about fusibles and how to use them, and most importantly,
which one to use when. Learn how to make two easy fused bindings and
have the opportunity to practice with various fusible products.
Instructor: Joanna Strohn
Saturday, Nov 1 1-4
$20
Skill
Builder: The Little Things
Sometimes the “little things” can make a big difference!
This demonstration workshop covers fabric preparation, tools & equipment,
rotary skill improvement, better sewing habits, pressing techniques,
freezer paper, stress-reducing tips, border applications and finishing.
Susie provides lots of information and does a number of specific demonstrations
aimed at making quilting less stressful and fun by doing a few simple
“little things” differently. Everyone needs to bring their
rotary cutters, problem blocks, bad habits and questions.
Susie Weaver
Friday, Nov 7
$20 |
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beginner
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