Class Schedule Oct-Dec 2016
BUBBLY BAGS—Don't go to that dinner party emptyhanded! Tuck a little something special into a handmade gift bag and thank your hostess in style. Easy to make at the last minute with just two fabrics and colorful zipper handles. Add a simple applique or optional corkscrew pocket.
Teacher - Cindy Peters Tues. Oct. 10 5:30-8 pm $25
MACHINE EMBROIDERED GIFT BAGS— Creating a fully-lined and professional looking in-the-hoop gift bag has never been so easy! You'll be amazed at how these bags come together in just one hooping! These embellished gift bags come in 6 different sizes and include cute appliques and gift tags. Choose from Halloween or Christmas designs. Sewing machine
with embroidery unit and min. 5x7 hoop required. Teacher - Cindy Peters Tues. Oct. 11 & 18 6-8 pm $30
FOLD ‘N STITCH WREATH—This very popular fabric wreath is easy to make and lots of fun. Skill level is Advanced beginner and wreath measures 21” Sewing machine required. Teacher - Cindy Peters Wed. Oct. 12 & 19 6-8 pm $30 TURKEY TABLERUNNER— Easy piecing and a cute design make this festive table runner perfect for your holiday table. Sewing machine required. Teacher - Cindy Peters Mon. Oct. 17 & 24 6-8 pm $30 SERGER BASICS— Have a serger you don’t know how or have forgotten how to use? In this class, we will work on threading, tension and basic uses. Serger required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Thurs. Oct. 20 5:30-8pm $25 ROTARY CUTTING ABC’S—The secret to a beautiful quilt starts with the cutting. Learn about the rotary cutter and rulers that will make everything easier! Bring a project to cut and learn to decipher cutting instructions. Teacher—Cindy Peters Sun. Oct. 23 1-3 pm $20
MACHINE EMBROIDERY FOR BEGINNERS—This is a great class to get started with machine embroidery. We will learn about stabilizers, threads and so much more with tricks for making your projects successful. Any brand machine welcome but you must have basic knowledge of your machine. Sewing machine with embroidery unit required. Teacher—Sandy Bolin-Townes Tues. Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 6-8 pm—$30 BEGINNING QUILTING - If you’ve ever had the desire to learn to make a quilt but didn’t know where to start, this is the class for you! Learn everything you need to know to “get you on your way” to successful quilt making in this four-week class. Start with fabric selection, rotary cutting, strip piecing and finish with layering and binding - plus tips and tricks to use on future projects. This class specializes in hands-on instruction and individual attention. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Wed. Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9 & 16 6-8 pm—$60 BEYOND BEGINNING QUILTING - This class expands on your skills by learning to square up blocks, the importance of accurate piecing and cutting plus other quilting skills. Good follow up class to our Beginning Quilting Class. Pattern choice needs to be approved by instructor. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Mon. Nov. 7, 14 & 21 6-8 pm $45 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS MINI MYSTERY It’s not a mystery anymore but our little wreath project has been so popular, we thought we’d do it as a class. Kits are still available if you don’t already have one for this fun little quilt or table topper. Learn a few new tricks from Cindy and have a holiday project ready to go! Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Tues. Nov. 15 & 22 6-8 pm $30 POTHOLDER FUN—If you need some quick, easy and inexpensive gifts and want to learn something new, this is a great class. We will make a hexagon log cabin potholder, a tumbler and a surprise one. Class includes patterns. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Thurs. Nov. 17 5:30-8 pm $30
SWEETPEA POD— Sweetpeas hold your treasures like peas in a pod, and sit open for easy access. Uses Lazy Girl’s One-Zip technique: cut your zipper to pieces, sew one side in straight and flat, bend to create a loop, then use Joan’s easy trick to put the zipper pull back on to make this precious pod. Really fun and hard to make just one! Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Sun. Nov. 20 Noon—2 pm $20 FREE MOTION QUILTING ON YOUR SEWING MACHINE - This is a great 1st class or skill builder on Free Motion quilting. Jenn has lots of knowledge to share with you in this non-stressful class. All brands of sewing machines welcome. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Jenn Peil Mon. Nov. 28 & Dec. 5 6-8 pm $30 EDGE TO EDGE MACHINE EMBROIDERY—Let Sandy show you how this Easy-Connect Quilting technique, combined with specially designed embroidery files, makes it possible for you to create edge-to-edge quilting using your home embroidery machine. Embroidery machine with min. of 6”x9” hoop is required. Teacher—Sandy Bolin-Townes Tues. Nov. 29 & Dec. 6 6-8 pm—$30
MACHINE BINDING BASICS—Learn great tips for applying binding with your machine. This technique is sturdier and faster than sewing your bindings by hand and a great way to feature a decorative stitch. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Thurs. Dec. 15 5:30-8 pm —$25 BEGINNING MACHINE APPLIQUE – Learn how to use fusible web successfully and techniques for stitching straight lines and curves plus getting around those tricky inner and outer points. You will also learn how to layer applique pieces to achieve the look you want. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Wed. Dec. 21 & 28 6-8 pm $30 PINWHEEL SQUARES—This is a great pattern to use a layer cake. It goes together quickly but looks great. Good class for the beginning quilter that wants to learn something new. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Tues. Dec. 27 & Jan. 3 6-8 pm —$30
PAPER PIECED CHRISTMAS TREE—Learn to paper piece while creating this cute seasonal project. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Wed. Nov 30 5:30-8 pm—$25 DRESDEN MINI—Picadilly Circus by Thimble Blossoms is a darling little dresden mini quilt made from a charm pack- 12in x 12in. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Cindy Peters Wed. Dec. 7 & 14 6-8 pm—$30 QUILTING WITH YOUR BABYLOCK DIGITAL DUAL FEED FOOT— Sandy will teach you lots of cool quilting tricks using the Digital Duel Feed Foot that came with your Aria, Crescendo, Journey, Unity or Destiny sewing machine. Quilting your own projects without having to free motion has never been easier. Sewing machine required. Teacher—Sandy Bolin—Townes Mon. Dec. 12 & 19 6-8 pm $30 CHARM PACK CHURN DASH—This great pattern from a new designer is quick and easy to make using a charm pack and background fabric. Multiple sizes are in the pattern, you can pick any of them for class. Good beginner class. Teacher—Cindy Peters Tues. Dec. 13 & 20 6-8 pm $30
About Our Classes To sign up for a class, please pre-register to reserve your space. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and refunds are available up to one week before the first class session. In fairness to the teachers and other students who have purchased their supplies, we are unable to make refunds after that time. Supplies are needed for all classes and a supply list will be furnished when you register. The class fee covers instruction only, but there is a 10% discount on all supplies needed for the class. Materials for classes at must be purchased at Quilter’s Cupboard so that we can remain in business to keep offering you more great classes! Due to student and teacher allergies, please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions to class.
JUST FOR FUN
NEW 6 MONTH SESSIONS STARTS IN JANUARY—
FRIDAY NIGHT MACHINE EMBROIDERY FUN WITH KIMBERBELL DESIGNS— Just need a little fun time to work on your Kimberbell In The Hoop machine embroidery projects? Join us Friday night Oct. 21 or Nov. 18 (or both) from 6-midnight . This is free sewing not but a teaching class but Cindy will be there if you get stuck. Price includes pizza (feel free to bring treats to share!) $25 per night. 8-10 people max or sign up soon to reserve your spot. SUNDAY SEW FOR THE HOLIDAYS—Need a little time away from home to get your holiday projects done? Our Sunday Sew lets you spend the day working on whatever you need to get done without interuptions. This is not a teaching class but Cindy will be there if you get stuck. Sun. Dec. 4, 11 or 18 (or all 3!) Noon—3:30 - $15 each
MONTHLY CLUBS GROOVY GIRLS
New Session Starts in November Our most popular club starts another 6 month session starting in November and it’s just a fun way to spend an hour and learn a little something new. Cindy will show you new techniques, fabrics, patterns and tools and you’ll make new friends. Club lasts about 1 hour and meets 1st Friday of the month at 10:30am. Cost is $25 for 6 months
MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB
BABYLOCK SERGER CLUB
Learn tips, tricks and techniques to get the most from your Babylock Serger. This hands-on clubs meets the 3rdThursday of the month from 5:30pm—7:00pm $72 for 6 months Serger Requirements: Babylock Serger with Jet-Air or ExtraordinAir threading We aren’t starting again until January but space is limited or plan ahead and sign up soon!
NEW BLOCK OF THE MONTH
Kimberbell Bench Pillows
Starts in January Choose to make your pillow with traditional applique or the machine embroidery version. Tons of fun and so cute. If pillows aren’t your thing, they make great bed runners, table runners or wall hangings. Membership includes FREE monthly club meetings and extra perks! Applique Version—$12.99 (includes monthly pattern and background fabric Machine Embroidery Version—$28.99 (includes monthly embroidery cd and background fabric
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New Session Starts in November Club meets at 10:30 am or 6 pm the 1st Thursday of the month. Great lecture/demo format, no need to bring your machine! $72/6 months or only $60 if you purchased your machine from Quilter's Cupboard! Each month you will receive the project will full instructions and tips/tricks. The projects are a great learning tool and will use a wide variety of materials and techniques. ALL MACHINE BRANDS WELCOME
BABYLOCK DESTINY CLUB Join our new club exclusively for Babylock Destiny owners— just $60 for 6 months—This session runs from Aug.—Jan. but it’s not too late to join! Club will meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11am and 6pm. We will be exploring all the amazing features of the machine focusing on IQ Designer. Bringing your machine is optional.
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