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 Skill Builder: Rotary Cutting
The rotary cutter revolutionized quilt making and eliminated the need to cut squares and triangles one-byone.
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.
Instructor: Jean Biddick
Friday Jan 13 9:30 am – 11:30 am
$20
Skill Builder: Creative Grid Rulers
In this workshop, you will literally build your skills with 3 different Creative Grids strip rulers designed to
work with 2 1/2" strips (yes, those strips you get at Strippers' Club or in Bali Pops or other precut sets).
We will focus on the 45 degree half square triangle ruler, the 60 degree equilateral triangle ruler, and the
90 degree quarter square triangle ruler. Each participant will have a chance to cut fabric and sew pieces
together for all 3 rulers, and you'll leave with a handout with your examples attached. We will also talk
about other products available from Creative Grids. Participants are requested to bring 2 contrasting fat
quarters to class to make samples - all other notions & equipment will be provided.
Instructor: Mary Ramsey
Thursday Feb 9 1 pm – 4 pm
$20
Skill Builder: Math for Quilters
Now that you are quilting, do you wish you had paid closer attention in math class? Quilters need to know
how to figure yardage for backs, borders and bindings and how to figure yardage for the pieces that make
up the quilt top. Quilters need to now how big to cut the pieces for squares, triangles and other shapes.
Don’t be afraid of the math – knowing some basics can make these computations a lot easier! Join exmath
teacher Jean Biddick and learn to basics of “Quilter’s Math”.
Instructor: Jean Biddick
Wednesday Feb 29 9:30 am – 11:30 am
$20
Skill Builder: Little Things
This demonstration workshop covers fabric preparation, tools & equipment, rotary skill improvement,
better sewing habits, pressing techniques, freezer paper stress reducing tips, among other things. Susie
provides lots of information and does a number of specific demonstrations aimed at making quilting less
stressful and more fun by doing a few simple ‘little things’ differently. Everyone needs to bring their rotary
cutters, problem blocks, bad habits, questions and a snack.
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Tuesday Feb 14 1 pm - 5 pm
$20
Skill Builder: Beyond Little Things
This ‘things’ class is jam-packed with tips and techniques relating to the visual impact of your quilts.
Much of the class deals with how to make fabric selections in relation to color and value. Susie also
shares methods to simplify the decision making process concerning sashing widths, border widths, and
block placement. This class is all about you being able to make fabric and design choices with greater
confidence.
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Tuesday March 13 1 pm – 5 pm
$20
Skill Builder: Squaring Up & Border Things
While this often overlooked (or skipped) step in the quiltmaking process is probably the least fun part, squaring up can have a huge impact on both the process and the finished product. Susie will share many
of her techniques from squaring simple blocks to squaring up larger quilt projects in preparation for
adding the borders. She will present plenty of border application information as well. Bring problems and
questions.
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Tuesday April 10 1 pm – 5pm
$20
Skill Builder: Binding and Blocking Things
A nicely done binding is the perfect finish to any quilt project, but the binding process can be intimidating
if you don’t know the basics. Join Susie and learn some pointers that will help you bind your quilts with
nice straight edges and perfectly mitered corners. She will also demonstrate when and why Blocking is
such an important part of the finishing process.
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Thursday April 26 1 pm – 4 pm
$20
Skill Builder: Relax the Back Basting
How many of you HATE basting? How many of you HATE basting because it makes your back hurt?? In
this workshop, you'll learn a way to baste your quilt while sitting at a single table, never reaching beyond
what is comfortable for you - no standing & bending over or trying to get to something you can't really
reach. This method results in a perfectly flat quilt with no bubbles or tucks on the quilt backing. We wil
cover both pin basting and needle/thread basting, discussing the pros & cons of both. We'll also talk
about planning your quilting and how to incorporate your plans into your basting to save time.
Instructor: Mary Ramsey
Saturday March 17 9:30 am – 11:30 am
$20 |
