August 2015 Schedule Page 1 Folk Art Club Friendship Club Jo's Club ...

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May - August 2015 Schedule

Folk Art Club

Lisa’s Finishing School for Wayward Quilters

Friendship Club

Mary Ann’s Club

This friendship group is a once a month opportunity to sew with friends, share projects and work together to improve your skills and techniques. We have a love of all things folk art. Teacher: Laurie May Level: All Date: Mon. May 18, Jun. 15, Jul. 13, Aug. 20 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $ 5/session

This once a month friendship group meets to work on their own individual projects. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: All Date: Fri. May 22, Jun. 26, Jul. 24, Aug. 28 Time: 5-11 p.m. Cost: $ 15/session

Is one of your goals for 2015 to “Finish your Quilt Projects”? Then join Lisa and work on your projects. Lisa will be on hand to assist with any quilting questions. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sat. May 2, 30, Jun. 6, 20, Jul. 18, Aug. 8, 22 Time: 5:15-11 p.m. Cost: $ 15/session This class is for working on or finishing up any of my quilts that we have done. Dear Jane, Dear Hannah, Graceful Rhapsody, Baltimore Halloween and any other that you may have. If you have just done a session and need another session the price is the same as a class price. If your just finishing up and have been to all the sessions then there is a club price. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Wed. May 13, Jun. 10, Jul. 8, Aug. 12 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $ 15/session or $ 25/session

Jo’s Club

You are invited to step back in time to join an old fashioned gathering at the shop. Jo’s Little Women Club projects are only available by joining the club. Projects are small but sharing and fellowship is big. New members are welcome at any time. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: Date: Thursdays May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6 OR Saturdays May 9, Jun. 13, Jul. 11, Aug. 8 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $ 25/session

Jo’s Sewing Day

Come the last Thursday of each month for a chance to work on your projects which are already in progress and/or to learn some new techniques. The focus of the “help” will be on the projects for Jo’s Club but anyone would be welcome to come and help will be given as needed. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: All Date: Thurs. May 28, Jun. 25, Jul. 30, Aug. 27 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 10/session

Sew’n Wild Oaks

This is a day to get Sewn on Your Wild Oaks projects! A new or interesting technique will be demonstrated at the beginning of each class session. Bring a new project to the class or spend the time finishing up a quilt from one of Lynn’s classes or patterns. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Tues. May 12 a.m., May 12 p.m., Jun. 9, 23, Jul. 14, 28, Aug. 11, 25 Time: 10-4 p.m. (except 5/12 8-12 p.m. or 1-5 p.m.) Cost: $ 20/session

Vintage Pleasures

Come and join Sandy for a fun day of sewing, sharing ideas, and projects. Teacher: Sandy Close Level: Date: Tues. May 19, Jun. 16, Jul. 21, Aug. 18 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $ 10/session Page 1

Wimpy All Nighter

Have a UFO that you just need to find time to finish? Stuck on how to get a particular project going, or need help getting past a problem point? If so, come sew the night away with friends! Bring your project boxes and Erica will help you get those quilts done in no time! Teacher: Erica von Holtz Level: All Date: Fri. May 8, Jun. 12, Jul. 10, Aug. 14 Time: 6-midnight Cost: $ 15/session

Baltimore Halloween

The making of the Baltimore Halloween quilt blocks by machine embroidery. No hand appliqué or machine appliqué. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work, there is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. I am going to incorporate some new 3D techniques into this embroidery to make this quilt pop! Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Fri. May 15, Jun. 19, Jul. 17, Aug. 14 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 100

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Anything Goes

Wondering what to do with a bunch of leftover jelly roll strips, random charm or layer cake squares or that ever-growing stash of scraps? This is the perfect quilt for you because anything goes! Learn how to make a dent in your stash as you create this one-of-a-kind quilt! Teacher: Jennifer Jow Level: Date: Sat. Jun. 6 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $ 30

Baskets of Marmalade

This fun little quilt can eat up your stash or use layer cakes. We will divide this in two classes, working on the pinwheels in the first session. These are 3 1/2“ finished Pinwheels, that are scattered around the quilt and in the baskets. You can make the pinwheels the traditional way or as I did using spinning stars. The second session we will make baskets and put the quilt together. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. Aug. 16, Sept. 13 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $ 65

Argyle

This is a great quilt for that special man in your life. Dads and Grads season is coming up fast, but you can make this quilt even faster. Very simple piecing combined with color continuity makes this quilt a snap to create. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sun. May 31 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 45

This is an easy Bargello quilt. It’s a bed runner or a long skinny wall hanging. Also, it’s an easy quilt to do to learn whether or not you like doing bargello quilts. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. Jun. 13 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $ 35

Baltimore Album

Learn to make a Baltimore Album Style quilt while perfecting your hand appliqué skills. Each month a new block or technique will be taught to expand your skills. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. May 2, Jul. 11, Aug. 1 Time: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $ 90

Levels: Beginner Beginner Plus Intermediate

Beginning Bargello

Beginning Sewing

This class will help students confidently gain the basic skills required to complete simple projects such as aprons, tote bags, placemats, etc. You will learn to read a pattern, pattern layout, fabric cutting, marking, and garment construction. Teacher: Jennifer Ellis Level: All Cost: $ 65/month Wednesdays May 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Fridays May 8, 15, 22, 29 10a.m.-1 p.m

Wednesdays June 3, 10, 17, 24 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Fridays June 5, 12, 19, 26 10a.m.-1 p.m

Wednesdays August 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Fridays Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 10a.m.-1 p.m.

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Big Star

Need a Quilt Fast? These stars are all made from half-square triangles, large stars (25”) equal big quilt. Nine Blocks and you have a full size quilt. Blocks made from 10” squares. Learn a new way to make half square triangles fast. Teacher: Paulette Williams

City Loft

This is a modern quilt that uses bold fabrics. Using a white sashing will create a window pane effect. Fat quarters are perfect for this project. This is a fast and simple quilt and good for beginners. Teacher: Lori Lott Level: Date: Fri. Jun. 26 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Level: Date: Sun. Aug. 9 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $ 35

Country Journal

Bite Size Quilt

Committing to a full size quilt too much? Then try a Bite Size Quilt! Learn a new tip, trick or technique every month. Finish off the block or save the monthly blocks to make the “I love Us” quilt. Teacher: Lisa Norton

I Love Us.

Level: Date: Sun. May 3, Jun. 14, Jul. 12, Aug. 9 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $ 25/session

Black and Batiks

This is an easy quilt for someone who likes bright colors. It’s all strip pieced and the top can easily be pieced in just a weekend. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. Jul. 25 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Butterfly Town

These easy to piece blocks are made from strips, squares and rectangles. This is a great pattern for using large-scale prints and colorful florals. Just let your imagination take flight! Teacher: Jennifer Jow Level: Date: Thurs. May 28, Jun. 4 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Cartwheel

This fun and energetic quilt has a colorful assortment of spinning pinwheels. This is a simple one block project. Bring your bright fabrics to class and we will arrange a happy quilt you will love for years. Teacher: Lori Lott Level: Date: Fri. May 29 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Make a “Country Journal” quilt by machine embroidery - no hand appliqué or machine appliqué. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work. There is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces, but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Sat. May 23, Jun. 20, Jul. 18 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $ 75

Fire Island Hosta

This is a Judy Niemeyer class taught by certified teacher, Patsy Carpenter. The class is 4 days and during the class you will learn Judy’s newest paper piecing technique, Curved Paper Piecing, to complete the feature leaves in the center, and a curved border design that has new assembly techniques in order to successfully complete the quilt. This quilt is a wonderful design for those looking to expand their paper piecing skills and is sure to be a show-stopper, no matter how it is completed! Teacher: Patsy Carpenter Level: Date: Sat.-Sun. Oct. 3-4 and Sun.-Mon Oct. 11-12 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $325

French Laid Embroidery

In this class students will learn embroidery basics, and the stitches you will need to learn to complete a raised monogram, which include stem or split stitch, fill stitches, couching, satin stitches and French knots. You can use a piece of fabric or embroider a hand towel or linen. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 8 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $ 50

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Handwork Series-Hand Appliqué

Session 1: Hand Appliqué Using Sandra’s pattern for “Folk Art Flowers in a Wire Basket” students learn prepared edge appliqué technique and invisible hand appliqué stitches. We will do inside and outside points, curves, circles, and stems! Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Jul. 11 Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Handwork Series-Hand Embroidery

Session 2: Bring in your block for some fun and easy hand embroidered embellishments. Students will learn 6-7 different hand embroidery stitches, as well as embroidering without knots. Learn the best way to prepare your floss, choose a needle, stitch without tangles. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 1 Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Handwork Series-Hand Quilting

Session 3: Hand quilting your block. In this class, we will cover the basis of hand quilting--including using a hoop verses lap quilting without a hoop. Pick the method that is most comfortable for you. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Sept. 5 Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Impressionistic Landscape

In this 3 days class, students will create an original landscape wall quilt from a photo that they will bring to class. Shapes and images in this impressionistic style are created using a technique of cutting and slicing fabric to create a pallet. Layering colorful bits of fabric on batting, adding a covering of tulle and then machine quilting the entire piece gives an impressionistic look, interest and depth. It is a technique that every skill level can accomplish and be successful. Teacher: Nancy Ryan Level: Date: Thurs.-Sat. Jun. 18-20 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $ 200

Introduction to Machine Quilting

Learn to machine quilt, using your home sewing machine. Students will learn to quilt loops and curves, straight lines, free motion designs and a feathered wreath. Learn to stipple plus much, much more. Learn to pin your quilt and prepare it for quilting. Many tips are shared in this valuable introduction to machine quilting class. Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: All Date: Sat. May 30 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 65

Introduction to Ribbonry

Learn basic ribbonry using wired ribbon and silk ribbon embroidery stitches to make a lovely little needle case. It’s easier than it looks and makes a great gift for a sewing friend too! Great for beginners! Teacher: Sandra Mollon

Heart Strings

Quick and simple with easy appliqué method describes Heart Strings. Use your stash for a fun and funky design or coordinate colors for a dramatic result. Teacher: Lori Lott Level: Date: Fri. Aug. 7 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Store Hours Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Store will be closed Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, and Indpendence Day.

Level: Date: Sun. Aug. 30 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Invisible Machine Appliqué

In this two part class, students first learn to make prepared edge appliqués. In part two, students learn to invisible machine appliqué, dealing with overlapping and underlapping appliqués. Machine quilting is discussed as well. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: All Date: Sun. Jul. 19, 26 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $ 70

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Jelly Roll Race II

On your Mark…Get Set…Sew! Join us for a fun day in which you can get a quilt top done in a day! Grab a pretty jelly roll and we’ll speed away the day. Teacher: Lisa Norton

Mini Celestial Blooms

Simple piecing and appliqué make this a quick and easy mini quilt. This is a great class for those that want to give appliqué a try or just want to work on a relaxing project. Teacher: Denise Sheehan

Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 15 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Jill Schumacher Three Day Workshop

Come and machine quilt with Jill for three days and sleep in your own bed. Don’t be left out of this wonderful opportunity to learn, improve and perfect your machine quilting skills so that you too, will be able to create beautiful heirloom quilts like the experts. Jill will take you on an adventure in machine quilting and teach you everything that you will need to know in order to do successful machine quilting. You don’t have to have machine quilting skills to participate in this great class. All skill levels are welcome. Pick and choose what you’d like to work on as there will be many options available for each student. Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: All Date: Sat.-Mon. Jul. 11-13 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $ 200

Lil’ Orphan Scrappy

Dig through those scraps you have hiding in boxes and bags and bring them to class. The largest piece of fabric you need is 5 1/4”…I know you have them!!! You will learn an easy piecing technique to make accurate quartersquare triangles. The quilt looks intricate, but it’s not. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 22 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $ 55

Lucy Boston

This class will teach you English Paper Piecing in the beautiful Lucy Boston design. You will learn how to select unique fabrics to create an intricate design. You will also learn how to create different, and beautiful patterns in the blocks using stripes. This is a very portable, and fun project that can travel whever you go. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sun. Jun. 28 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $ 35

Level: Date: Thurs. Aug. 13, 20 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $ 45

Monoprinting on Fabric

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at art techniques? Make an art quilt? This 4 hour class will give you an introduction to printing on fabric so you can create your own surface designs that can be worked into any textile art project. Materials and paint is included in the class fee! All you need to bring is some fabric on which to play! Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: All Date: Sun. Aug. 16 Time: 10:30-3 p.m. Cost: $ 70

Pinwheels and Rectangles

Dig through your stash or head to In Between Stitches to find one large-scale feature fabric and two coordinating fabrics to make this fun 42” x 52” wallhanging. Optional sizes are also available. To aide in the pinwheel construction, you will learn an optional method of using Star Singles to make 8 perfect half-square triangles at a time! Teacher: Erica von Holtz Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 29 Time: 10-4 p.m Cost: $ 45

Quilt as Desired

Open Quilt class-Students can bring their quilt tops and be coached through the entire quilting process. Demonstration of quilting products and their uses at the beginning of class. The remainder of class the students will be helped while quilting on their quilts. Choose one or all four classes! Teacher: Lora Zmak Level: All Cost: $ 25/session Date: Tues. May 5 Time: 10-1 p.m.

Date: Sun. Jun. 7 Time: 11-2 p.m.

Date: Thurs. Jul. 23 Time: 10-1 p.m.

Date: Sun. Aug. 23 Time: 11-2 p.m.

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Quilting Makes the Quilt

During the class we will discuss batting, thread, marking choices, backing and where to find quilting ideas. The second half of the class will focus on free hand quilting, meandering fillers and free motion feathers. Teacher: Lora Zmak Level: All Date: Sat. Jun. 13 Time: 12:30-3:30 Cost: $ 25

Rail Fence Squared

We will use one half yard light and one half yard of dark fabric to create four of the 30 blocks needed for the quilt. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. May 16 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $ 30

Scrappy Strings

This is “Anything Goes: The Strip Edition”… Really, anything goes in this stringy, scrappy quilt. All you will need is a bunch of strips, in any width and of any length to create this one-of-a-kind quilt. It’s a great brain break from math and calculating: a perfect quilt to make while visiting with friends and admiring pretty fabric! Teacher: Jennifer Jow

Start Quilting

Learn to quilt from beginning to end. This class will include instruction on rotary cutting, 1/4” seam, pressing, assembling blocks, adding borders, machine quilting, hand quilting and bindings. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Mon. Jun. 15, 22, 29, Jul. 6, 13, 20 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $ 85

When Witches Fly

This is a one day class in which you will create a mini-quilt that measures 14 inches. The center block is stitched on your e mbroidery machine and of course some inking or coloring may be added to it. The little 1 1/2” nine patch blocks will also be created on your embroidery machine. Once all of the embroidery is done, you just have to put the blocks together to form this cute mini quilt! Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Sat. Jun. 27 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $ 55

Level: Date: Sun. Aug. 2 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $ 35

Sewing with Knits

This class will explored sewing with knits. Each month Jennifer will feature a different knit project. Basic sewing skills are required. Teacher: Jennifer Ellis Level: Date: Sat. May 9, Jun. 20, Aug. 15 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $ 35/session

Snow Globes

In this class we will be creating the Snow Globes Quilt Blocks from Crabapple Hill Studio. We will start by stitching out all 12 of the snow globes and then come back and ink them in. You will have the rest of the summer to create your quilt and have it ready for Christmas! Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Sat-Sun May 16-17 Time: 10-5 p.m. (Sat), 10-3 p.m. (Sun) Cost: $ 65

Class Supply List: There is a Class Supply List for every class, provided by the teacher. Please have your supplies prior to class. All books, patterns, and supplies for all classes are available at the store. Class Policy: All classes must be paid for when you sign-up. Unless noted, you must cancel 5 days prior to the first class to receive a store credit. If we cancel a class you will receive a refund in the method which you paid. We ask that during a class, you turn all cell phones off. We are unable to accommodate guests/children during classes. Return Policy: All sales are final on books, pattern, and fabric. Gifts and other items require a reciept for returns within 30 days.

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