Country Concessions â Quilters Heaven Winter 2013 Class Schedule
Country Concessions – Quilters Heaven Winter 2013 Class Schedule We asked for input on our class offerings in the fall. A lot of you emailed us your requests and we have done our best to listen to all that you have requested and even advised. The majority of you asked for more technique classes and we have a great line up of those for you. Thank you for your input! More of our classes this time are about learning a new technique as mentioned so you may not necessarily end up with a finished project. You will have a new skill(s) though, that you can transfer to some of your not quite finished projects that have been simmering on the back burner for a while. You may even want to start a new project and put your new knowledge to good use. It’s up to you. All classes must be paid in full at the time of registration. If you register for a class and have to cancel out you will be given a store credit. We appreciate as much notice as possible and 3 days minimum. You will not be considered registered in the class until you have paid. If we have to cancel a class due to low enrolment you will receive your class fees back. We will call three days prior to class to confirm or cancel the class if necessary. With that in mind, browse through our classes for the Winter and be sure to set some time aside for just you. Whether you are learning a new technique, brushing up on an old one or just enjoying some sewing time for yourself, a class is a great way to relax, unwind and enjoy!
Some Rules Class space is limited and is on a first come first served basis. All classes and kit fees must be paid in full upon registration. Cancelling out of a class must be done 3 days in advance in order for class fees to be put towards another class or as a store credit. Any time after that, they will not be refunded. Although we don’t insist you purchase your supplies at the shop we do appreciate it. Products bought in the store for class use are subject to a 20% discount!
This applies to items that are
specifically for the particular class that you are signed up for. Beginner classes would cover a mat, cutter, rulers etc.
Non-
beginner class items that qualify for the discount would be fabric, patterns, books or a specific ruler used for a specific class. Our Tea and Company and Quilt Workshop do not qualify for the 20% discount. Free class participants do not receive a discount.
Pfaff Beginner Embroidery Club – Christie Davidson This is a new class/club that we started in the fall. There are quite a number of people out there with embroidery machines that don’t quite know how to get started. We are going to start with the very basics and slowly move our way up. It is going to get you understanding and using that machine of yours. There are an endless number of creative projects out there and we will get you started on some of the possibilities. You do need to have a Pfaff embroidery machine, but it doesn’t matter if it is old or new. First 3 months will focus on stabilizing, hooping and the basics of embroidering of woven fabrics, knit, fabric, towels. Also how to do applique, cut work and lace.
1st Saturday of the month $20 - 10am – 4pm Addendum – This class is awesome! Shannon has taken it twice now and she cannot get enough, she wishes it was every single week! It is so fun! If you are on the fence about coming, hop off, you will be so happy you did. If you are even thinking about buying an embroidery machine, come on in and talk to us. Embroidery Machines are the bee’s knees!!!!!
Machine Quilting in Sections – Martha Schellingerhoud In this work shop you will be learning the technique of quilting in sections by trying it yourself. This amazing technique will allow you to quilt large quilts on a regular household sewing machine. Three variations will be taught. Two of these techniques are done so that the finished quilt has no visible sign of being quilted in sections. Various quilts that have been quilted with these methods will be available to see. Other places that these applications could be used will also be explored. Handout for further reference will be available. It is my hope that this workshop will be both fun and informative for you. Knowledge of machine quilting is a pre-requisite. Supplies To save time in class there is some homework. Please ensure you obtain the complete supply list when you register for class. The fabric does not have to match. Sewing machine with a regular foot, walking foot and free motion foot, and any necessary tools needed to change the feet of your machine. Thread to match the above fabrics Safety pins Stitch ripper Rotary cutter and board Quilting gloves
Hand needle
Marking pencils both light and dark Scissors Measuring tape / ruler Pins Masking tape 1" wide
Full day class $65 Saturday, February 16th 2013 10 – 4
Tea and Company – Christie Davidson Call this day what you want…UFO, Sit ‘n’ Stitch or Sewing Club. The idea is always the same. Bring a project (or two) to work on, away from the hustle and bustle of home and join us for some tea and company! Christie will be on hand to give any help needed and get you over any hurdles to completing your project. Sign up for one day or come every time. We are so pleased that this class has become one of our most popular. We love to hear the fun and chit chat drifting down the stairs from the classroom. Everyone always has a great time and we love to see the Show and Tell! Come and join the fun! The first and the third Friday of the month $20 for the day
Scrap Squad (formerly Breakfast Club) – Sue Dimmell This club was originally called Breakfast Club. We started off serving a hefty breakfast and then everyone got down to sewing with 2 ½” strips and a pattern that was somewhat of a mystery to them. The group and the day have slowly evolved. We have much lighter fare for you to eat so you are not weighted down so much and you can work on strips if you want or you can work on something totally on your own or sometimes the group decides they want Sue to show them something new and fun for the day. It is a great day to get some sewing done. New comers always welcome.
$20 for the day 3rd Wednesday of the month 10am – 4pm
International Mystery Club – Arlene Nicholas Wouldn't you rather make a quilt each month instead of a block a month? With our International Mystery Series class, you can do just that as you make quilts from around the globe! The mystery quilt format keeps the program fun and interesting. We are offering three colour ways each month. Every month there is a recipe that ties in with the featured country. The mystery quilts are designed to be able to get the top done in a day! This is an all inclusive trip so all you need to do is pack your bag, sewing bag that is and we’ll do the rest. Your total voyage package includes your personal tour guide, Arlene Nicholas, travel vouchers in the form of patterns, custom fabrics and lodging in our classroom! We cannot show you a picture of these quilts because that would spoil the mystery!! This is one of those classes that is more of a club, but that doesn’t mean you have to come each month. You are free to sign up for each one or just the ones that work for you. You pick! Cost is $75 (remember that is fabric included). Class is from 10:00am to 4:00pm. We have had quite a few of the International Mystery Clubs now and they are a great class. Everyone seems to love the quilt tops that they made and had a lot of fun with it being a mystery. Sign up for one and have some fun yourself. 2nd Sunday of the month January - 13th - China February - 10th - Mexico March – 10th – New World Tour Starts – be sure to get your passport for the new trip! Collect passport stamps for coming to class and for purchasing your border, backing or batting for your International Mystery quilt. Once the trip is over, add up all of your stamps to save, save, save!
Machine Quilting – Martha Schellingerhoud Have you ever wanted to try machine quilting but don't know where to start? Are you a quilter and want to learn more? Come to this interactive workshop where you not only learn but you also try many methods. Some of the exciting methods include: stippling, circles, arc gridding and easy feathers. Two easy machine trapunto methods will also be learned at this workshop. It is my hope that this workshop will be both fun and informative for you. Supplies In this class we will be making samples only. Each sample is for learning different machine quilting techniques. It is not meant to go in a quilt. Sewing machine in good working order Extension table for your sewing machine if you have one Free motion (darning foot) very important to have one for your machine Tools needed to change the feet on the machine Manufacture manual for sewing machine if you have it Sewing machine needles 80/12 or 70/10 ( sharp or quilting type) 10 squares pieces of plain light coloured fabric 12" X 12" (not white or white on white). These squares do not all have to be the same. We will be making samples only 9 squares of felt type batting 13" X 13" (i.e. Warm and Natural Or Heirloom Hobbs 80/20) 10 squares of fabric for the backing, 13" X 13" (a busy printed fabric works best). These squares do not all have to be the same. We will be making samples only. 2 squares of polyester type batting 13" X 13" (the higher loft type batting) Cutting board minimum size 13"X 13" Ruler minimum length 14 " Polyester thread in a colour that is a slight contract to the light coloured fabric i.e. beige for cream or med blue for light blue etc. Cotton thread # 60 2 ply OR #50 2 ply in a colour that is a slight contract to the light coloured fabric i.e. beige for cream or med blue for light blue etc. Safety pins, & straight pins Marking pen that easily comes off i.e. 'Mark Be Gone' blue marking pen Quilting gloves ( clean gardening gloves work ) Paper several sheets and pen or pencil Masking tape or painters tape
1 full day $65
Scissors
Saturday, January 26th 10 - 4
Beginner Machine Applique – Jennifer Houlden This class will cover the use of fusible web and how beautiful designs can be created using it. A number of different stitches including blanket stitch and satin stitch will be taught to secure the applique pieces in place. Curves, square, straight edges, points and more will be covered. There will be plenty of time to practice after each demo. This is a technique class only with no finished project. A kit is available for purchase from the instructor. Finished Size – 35” x 52” Pattern – no pattern Kit Purchase - $10 - $15 payable to instructor Supplies Needed Sewing machine and general sewing supplies Universal needle 80/12 or topstitch 80/12 Rotary cutter and mat Open toe embroidery foot or one that will accommodate a zigzag stitch – a must to do stitches with Small sharp fabric scissors Paper scissors Pencil and eraser Small ruler Black cotton thread for top and bobbin Teflon applique sheet or parchment paper ½ day class - $20 Monday January 28th or Saturday March 16th 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Beyond the Basics – Donna Schweda This is one of those classes that doesn’t seem terribly exciting but everyone that took it in the Fall thought it was great! You will learn so much practical knowledge that you can put to good use in all of your projects. Donna Schweda helps you move from the basics to the next step and techniques. If you have moved past plain piecing but are not quite sure if you are doing it right this is a great class. There are lots of us out there that think we know what we are doing but when it comes down to it, a little extra helps couldn’t hurt. This class is full of very basic quilting techniques that sometimes present problems. You will cover partial seams and y seams. All types of borders will be discussed in detail. You will also make sure you are cutting strips properly for borders and bindings. You will learn mitred borders, applying binding as well as finishing seam and mitred corners. Bias binding is also on the list. Participants need some previous experience with rotary cutting, piecing etc. You will finish 2-3 samples that can be quilted / bound as table toppers, hot pads etc.
Supplies Needed Sewing machine general sewing supplies Rotary cutter and mat, 6x24 ruler and 6 x 12(or so) ruler. Must have 45 degree line marking on one of them Small hand sewing needle Tweezers Chalk or heat removable marking pen ¼” foot and optional walking foot 2 – 10.5” squares, 4 strips – 2.5” x 12.5” (partial seams), 4 strips 2.5” x 15.5” (mitres), 1 strip 4’ x wof (y seams), 4 – 4” squares Batting & Backing for 2 or 3 squares .5m for binding 2 half day classes - $40 Thursday January 24th & 31st 1pm – 4pm or Tuesday February 12th and 19th 6pm – 9pm
Colour Magic Class – Jennifer Houlden Join Jennifer for a spectacular journey through the tantalizing world of colour. Explore the world of colour and learn all about value, hue and tones. Learn how the colour wheel can be a quilter’s best friend in making colour choices so easy. Once the journey is complete you will look at colour in a totally different light. This is a lecture class with a hands on component. Jennifer will discuss the world of colour in depth going over colour theory which includes: value, hue, tone, tint, shade, warm & cool colours. She will also discuss the colour wheel and how it works. The different colour schemes from the colour wheel will be discussed such as monochromatic, analogous, complimentary etc. You will have a chance to try your hand at making different colour schemes. No sewing machine required. Level of Experience: all levels
No supplies needed.
1 half day class 10am – 12:30pm $20 Monday January 28th or Saturday March 16th
Learn EQ7 – Sally Borland Electric Quilt 7 or EQ7 as it is commonly called is the premier quilting software available. It is a program that assists you in designing a quilt from beginning to end and all the layers in between. It can do very easy simple designs as well as extremely intricate layouts. It is an excellent tool and resource. Students will learn to use EQ7 on their own laptop. Different design aspects will be covered as well as colouring and printing. You will also learn to draw your own blocks and put them into your own designs. This class includes a trial version of EQ7 that allows you try it and then decide if you want to purchase it. Number of Students – 4 – 10 Supplies Needed Laptop with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 CD drive or USB port 750 MB of hard disk space Students need to come in shortly before the class to have the program installed on their laptop. If you already own EQ, you need to make sure it is installed and registered. You also need to make sure you have been online with EQ7 open within the last month or so. Full day class - $40 Saturday January 19th 10am – 4pm
Every Barn Tells a Story BOM – Janet Slater The whole centre of this quilt is placed on point and corners are completed later to add an interesting total effect . The class will include tips on quilting, completing the corner blocks and working on point. Everyone can work at their own speed and will complete the top of the quilt easily by the end of the sessions. Students should have basic quilting knowledge, however, eager beginners will be accepted ! Finished Size – queen Book for Class – Every Barn Tells a Story Number of Students – 4 – 10 Supplies Needed Sewing machine and accessories required for usual sewing – seam ripper etc Universal needle 80/12 or topstitch 80/12 Rotary cutter and mat Full day class - $29.99 3rd Thursday of the month 10 -4
String As You Go Quilts – Maryanne Foy This class is to illustrate the method / technique required to USE UP THOSE SCRAPS and to complete a quilt - any size you desire, with virtually no math and very little planning. You can do a pillow or a king and all the sizes in between. It is a fast and fun way to quilt as you go as well as use up fabric that you just can’t throw away but is less desirable than it was when you originally bought it!
Supplies and Homework Methodology /pattern to be provided by the teacher Backing – misc. pieces cut to 7” squares – these can be scrappy or planned and as many as you feel you need to do the project size you are planning or just enough to learn the technique and practice a bit Batting – cut to 7” squares – again as many batting squares as backing Miscellaneous strips – 1” – 2” strips various lengths and various fabrics – controlled or scrappy Thread to either match or coordinate, whichever you prefer. Walking foot 1 Full Day Class or 2 Evening Classes - $40 Wednesday January 30th 10am – 4pm or Tuesday February 26th and March 5th 6pm9pm
This was one of our most popular classes in the last section. It is a great class and well worth a second look. It meets so many needs – uses up scraps and gets quilted while being pieced!! Fun and done!
Quilt Workshop – Mary Lou Stephenson We have reserved the 4th Saturday of the month for you to be able to work on a project – uninterrupted!! Leave all your worries and troubles at home. Bring some unfinished projects to work on or start something new. Perhaps a $10 Quilt from years gone by or the Border Creek Mystery you are working on now, or from another year. Imagine an entire day just to sew. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Come by yourself or bring a friend. Mary Lou will be on hand to help you out of any sticky spots you might be in so that you can get that project on its way to being finished.
$20 for the day
4th Saturday of the month 10 – 4
Machine Quilting for the Absolute Beginner – Christie Davidson The name says it all. If your sewing machine is capable of free motion and you have never tried it, then this is a class for you. If you have tried free motion but still need some help, then this class is for you. If you just can’t get the hang of free motion and have some questions about it, then this class is for you!
Full Day Class $60 – includes kit
Thursday, March 28th – 10am – 4pm
Beginner Sampler – Sally Borland Learn to quilt or learn to quilt properly! This class is for the absolute beginner or anyone who wants a refresher. You will learn the basics of rotary cutting, piecing, machine applique, perfect points, pressing and so much more. This is a great class to learn or if you have taught yourself to quilt, this is a chance to learn again. You will also learn some quick methods for making half square triangles and flying geese. Fabric choice make each quilt unique! Quilting options will be discussed. 5 student maximum
Supplies Sewing machine and general sewing supplies – ask a staff member for help if you aren’t sure what this includes 6” x 24” ruler and 12 ½” square if you have Fabric – assortment of fabrics – approximately 5 m – specific material list will be supplied when you register
6 full days $150 Tuesday February 26th, March 5th,26th, April 2nd & 9th & 23rd - 10am – 4pm
Mariner’s Compass – Sue Dimmell Mariner’s Compass looks very complex but the construction is easier than it looks. Sue will show you all the techniques to make foundation paper piecing easy and how it makes the compass perfect. Compass blocks are fabulous because although they are challenging they are satisfying when finished. You will learn colour whether you are designing a pillow, wall hanging or any size quilt. The book contains 28 – 16” blocks to chooses from.
Supplies Sewing machine and general sewing supplies Rotary cutter and mat Regular rulers – Add a Quarter if you have one Reach for the Stars book by Brenda Henning – includes a CD to print foundation patterns from Bring a selection of fabric – enough to do at least one compass to get started. Choose a few compasses and copy the required number of sheets Piece of template matter 2” x 8” roughly Old credit card
2 full days $80 Monday March 25th and April 1st 10am – 4pm
Lonestar – Sue Dimmell This is not a first time project – you will have much more success if you have done previous quilts. You will learn several techniques in this class all while making a beautiful one of a kind masterpiece! Sewing with 45 degree diamonds Colour choices Set in seams Designing your own quilt Diamond units Colour to form a halo around the central star Create rectangular designs Additional borders and elements added to change quilt shape
Supplies Sewing machine and general sewing supplies Rotary cutter (new blade), mat and at least 8 x 24 ruler Pattern to be provided by the teacher option – bring 5 fabrics that go together. The amount can vary depending on the size. No less than .5 of each – fabric can be bought during class if you are unsure.
Woodland Star Pattern option – fabric as listed on pattern
2 full days – Monday February 4th & 11th - $80
3 Dimensional Mariner’s Compass – Sue Dimmell This is a new, fun and easy way to do a 3D Mariner’s Compass. Using templates you will fold, insert and sew yourself a unique and absolutely beautiful Mariner’s Compass. The size can be varied from one compass unit up to a king size quilt. You will complete at least one compass in the class.
Supplies Sewing Machine and general sewing supplies The Folded 3D Mariners Compass by Cheryl Phillips book Ruler is included in the book Rotary cutter and mat Amount of fabric as per book depending on the size you choose to do
Two Day Class - $80 Monday March 11th & 18th 10am – 4pm
Take it Tuesdays! – Arlene Nicholas We are starting a new Make and Take Class on the third Tuesday of each month. The class will run from 1pm—4pm or 6pm—9pm. You will make a different project each month. We have them planned already and are working on the samples! The class is $20 per month and the pattern is included. It is going to be a lot of fun and the projects are so cute, you won’t be able to stop at making just one! Arlene Nicholas is teaching this class. You will learn all sorts of great tips and tricks from her. Each of these projects makes a fantastic gift, even if it is for yourself! January 15 Half and Half Apron You can make this fun and funky or very elegant and classy. February 19 Easy Mitred Placemats Can be made for the holidays or for every day. March 19 Luggage Tag Make great gifts for the hard to buy for Gentleman on your list. It can be made fun and funky, stylish for the business class traveler or bold and beautiful to help your luggage stand out at the airport. April 16 Reversible Pillow Wraps Make these for every day and for your favourite holiday. Get some extras ready for gift giving at the holiday season. Change your pillows every season with ease! May 21 Business or Gift Card Holder These can be used for business cards or for the ever popular gift cards. They are wonderful for the business man or woman or for a special way to present a gift card. It seems to everywhere you shop these days they have a customer appreciation card....what a great place to store all those cards! June 18 Style File Great way to organize your project sheets, household bills etc. You can make a different file for each category of bills, they might be more tolerable that way!
For the Birds Placemats – Mary Lou Stephenson Enjoy the beauty of paper piecing without all of the work! Pam Bono has devised several methods of piecing that look like paper piecing using only squares and rectangles and best of all – no paper piecing!! In this class you will learn techniques such as triangle squares, diagonal corners and diagonal ends. This class is for the advanced beginner and beyond. The small star blocks can be made as per the pattern or make it simple with a four patch. It is a very unique method of piecing that will open up new doors for you. You should be able to pretty much finish one of the placemats in class.
1 Full Day Class - $80 Thursday, February 7th 10am – 4pm
Beginner Table Runner – Learn the Basics in a Day! – Sally Borland Care to try your hand at quilting but just aren’t sure where to start? Have you tried your hand at quilting and now would like a bit of help? This class is just what you need. You will get a crash course on cutting and piecing in this one day or two evening class while making a very simple table runner. Learn the basics that you need to get started without spending weeks and weeks in class. Give it a try and see if you like it before making a bigger time commitment. The table runner you will be making will be constructed from a single block. You will piece 3 of them together and know how to do the next steps, although you likely won’t have time in class to get finished. You will leave with a project you can easily finish at home and enough knowledge to keep going! Sally will have you hooked in no time!
1 day class - $40 Saturday February 16th 10am – 4pm or Friday March 22nd & 29th 6pm – 9pm
Galaxy – Sue Dimmell Galaxy is a beautiful alternating block design with 3 size options. You will be making 2 types of blocks, one with a red star and one with a blue star ( or the colours of your choice) and put them together like a checkerboard. Because of colour placement and the different angles in the triangles, the interlocking circles appear and the second star block seems to disappear into the circle. It is a fun optical illusion, easy to make showing you how easy Deb Tuckers rulers are. The rulers for this pattern will make more than this design and in class we will learn what else we can use these rulers for.
Supplies Sewing machine, cutter and mat, 6 x 24 ruler, general sewing supplies Pattern - Galaxy by Deb Tucker V block ruler and Tucker Trimmer 1 Fabric as per pattern 2 days - $80 Monday February 18th & 25th 10am – 4pm
Introduction to Hand Applique – Donna Schweda During the two part introduction to hand applique, participants will practice several techniques(including bias stems 3 ways, needle turning and cardboard, freezer paper and mylar templates) while preparing sample / reference pages. During the second half of the class you will work on a small applique block incorporating three types of dimensional flowers. This is going to be a good one!!! Supplies There will be a kit supplied that includes your needle and a few other items rotary cutter and mat removable or washable fabric markers 60wt neutral thread Sharp paper scissors, embroidery or other scissors with sharp points Fine tip Sharpie or other kind of marker Water soluable glue sticks Thimble - optional 6” x 12” ruler 5 – 12” edge finished squares that are light coloured, these will be your samples “sheets” 1 fat quarter (or scraps) medium colour, prewashed 10” edge finished light colour background square 18” bias fabric cut 7/8” wide 11/8” x wof for large flower 4” x 10” red flowers (or whatever you may have) 4”x 10” green – leaves 2 Full Day Classes - $80 Friday January 25th & Friday February 8th 10am – 4pm
Strip Tube Ruler – Nuala Evans
This is a fantastic ruler. It makes half square triangles a breeze by combining brilliant engineering with "the tube technique." You sew your strips into a tube, use the ruler and voila, you have half square triangles with two colours or various colours of stripes, depending how you stripped your tube. With this great gadget, you can easily make accurate half square triangles from 1" to 9½"! It is a fantastic way to do it. There are many many patterns by Cozy Quilt Design to use with this ruler. We have chosen Brighter Side. The pattern calls for fat quarters, which are always easy to pick and fun to work with. You can make it as scrappy or as controlled scrappy as you wish! You can use yardage too if that is what you have or prefer.
Full Day Class - $80 Sunday, January 27th 10am – 4pm
Flower Market Bag – Trudy Bickford This is a fun bag to make, complete with the large flower decoration! It is a very cute bag that can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. It is a great size tote that has a pocket or pockets, on the inside. You will learn to sew with elastic thread, which is a great technique to know. The class is for a confident beginner and beyond. You should be able to go home with the bag finished. There is no pattern required for this bag as the teacher will supply the instructions.
There is a warning that
accompanies this class - **high addiction factor – you may not be able to stop at just 1 – the teacher’s best friend made 14 before she stopped!**. Supplies Basic sewing supplies 1m background /lining fabric (body and bag of lining, .5m of each if using different) 10 – 2.5” x wof strips for the flower. May be all one colour, coordinated or multi coloured .5m firm fusible stabilizer such as Décor Bond .5 m fusible fleece 1 spool elastic thread Thread to match fabric
One full day class - $40 Saturday, March 2nd 10am – 4pm
The pictures do not do this bag justice. It is extremely cute and as mentioned – so much fun!
Mod Pods – Modern Quilt Class – Susanne Holt Design a unique, modern quilt using bold prints from your stash and complementing them with solids to give your quilt or wall hanging a graphic, patchwork look. This is a whole new way to approach quilt making by using improvisational piecing techniques that is fast and easy. The end result can be as large or small as you want. It can look like the sample shown or it can be completely your own design. This is a beginner friendly quilt or wall hanging with design concepts that will inspire the advanced quilter. Break from tradition and explore the modern. Supplies General sewing supplies be sure to have - pins, seam ripper, thread for piecing, scissors Rotary Cutter and mat Rulers, 12” and 24” Design Board, as large as your final project, this is important Blue painters tape Tape measure No pattern, technique will be shown by the teacher
Fabric Improvisational piecing requires more fabric then conventional piecing and it is difficult to predict how much you will need. In addition, since the overall size of the end quilt is variable the fabric requirements should be considered to be a general guideline. The fabric suggestions below are sufficient to make a quilt measuring up to 30” x 40”.
1 Full Day Class or 2 Evening Classes - $40 Wednesday February 20th & 27th 6pm – 9pm or Sunday, March 17th 10am – 4pm
One Block Wonder – Cubed! – Susanne Holt This class takes the original one block wonder technique to a new level by adding three dimensional tumbling blocks. The original one block wonder design is made from one fabric using a kaleidoscope technique. Each quilt is unique depending on the fabric pattern selection. Deciding where to position each hexagon adds an interesting design challenge so that there are never two quilts the same. Beware this technique quickly becomes an obsession! Supplies 60 degree ruler such as a ClearView Plastic sandwich sized baggies Flower head Pins Design board, this can be a large piece of flannel or batting where the fabric pieces are placed to decide the quilt design Sewing machine and accessories, large cutting mat, rotor cutter, straight ruler at least 12" long, bring the 24' if you have it, thread for piecing, scissors, ripper etc. Book: One Block Wonder Cubed, Block Party page 43 Fabric: For the best results choose a fabric that has at least 2-3 colours, a fairly large pattern with a 12 or 24” repeat and minimum background space. The repeats are stacked in 6 layers and then cut into triangles that matche and sewn together. Additonal fabrics needed for hexagons, please consult class supply list. Do not prewash your fabric. 2 full day classes Friday February 22nd and March 8th 10am – 4pm $80
Fanfare – Sue Dimmell This scrap quilt can be made with a collection of bright fabrics,soft pastels,batiks or any of your favourite colour combinations. For those of you that have bought and not used or those of you that have never tried a Deb Tucker ruler, you will enjoy this class by seeing how much easier it is and all you can do with her rulers. One way of using scraps also for those baby gifts or a quick quilt that is needed as a gift. By the end of the class you will have everything pieced and ready to lay the quilt out. Supplies Sewing Machine - rotary cutter - matt and 6 by 24 ruler Pattern to be purchased – Fanfare Split Rects Ruler and Tucker Trimmer 1 Fabrics scraps to total 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 yards Background - 1 1/4 yards Inner Border - 3/8 Outer Border and binding - 1 1/2 yards 1 Day - $40
Sunday, February 24th 10am – 4pm
Petals of My Heart II – In Class BOM – Trudy Bickford Join in the fun making this beautiful quilt. Trudy will take you through all the steps and blocks in this 6 month in class Block of the Month. String stems and vines to connect gorgeous flowers and construct the cutest little animals to frolic through your garden! This is a quilt as you go project so it makes it much more attainable for you! McKenna Ryan’s clever patterns combined with beautiful Kaufman batiks make this a true show piece you can show off! As mentioned we are having this as in in class Block of the Month. The first Wednesday of the month is the day we have set aside for this. Come to class and work on your work of art with Trudy’s guidance. You can be a beginner or advanced. You do need some general quilting knowledge but you don’t have to be good at it! We are in the process of cutting the kits so we do not have a price as yet but will let you know as soon as you do. Get your name down if you are interested so as to reserve your spot, you can change your mind when the price is finalized if you choose. 1st Wednesday of the month starting March 6th 10am – 4pm
Mexican Tile – Sue Dimmell The intricate appearance of this Mexican Tile Wall hanging was inspired by tiles in San Antonio. The curves are gentle, making it easy for the first time user of the premade bias tape. This is a class to show one of the original ways of doing a stained glass quilt using the premade bias tape. By the end of the day you will be at the point that you will have no problem going home and finishing. Supplies Sewing machine and all supplies - paper and fabric scissors - pencil and marking pen for tracing Pattern - Mexican Tile (a stained glass design) by Black Eyed Susan Fabric etc Batting - 30 by 30 1st Border - 1/4 yard 2nd Border - 1/8 yard 3rd Border - 5/8 yard Background - 1/4 yard (will be tracing onto this) 8 coordinating colours - .1 m Fabric for arches or curves - fat 1/4 Backing - 30 by 30 Plain Light fabric - 18 by 18 not muslin .5m fusible web Full Day Class - $80 Friday, March 22nd 10am – 4pm
Beginner Bargello – Jen Houlden This is the class for beginners in Bargello piecing. It is a great technique and this is an easy pattern to do. It is a great time to enter into the world of Bargello with no trouble at all. You will be piecing your own Bargello in no time, like a pro. There are two patterns that will work for this class – Bargello in Spring and Bargello in Autumn. You may choose either.
Two Full Day Classes - $80 Saturday March 23rd and April 6th 10am – 4pm
Storm at Sea – Sue Dimmell Storm at Sea has the appearance of curved piecing but it is just an illusion! The movement of the design is created by combining diamond rectangles and square in a square blocks. Straight forward piecing techniques and specialty rulers make this a very easy and fun quilt to make. We will be finished the blocks by the end of class and hopefully will have most if not all of the blocks put together. Size is 46 by 72. It could be made bigger but will need more fabric than what is listed.
Supplies Sewing machine and general sewing supplies Triangle in a Square ruler by Eleanor Burns and 9 ½” or bigger square up ruler Pattern - Storm at Sea by Quilt in a Day - Eleanor Burns Fabric Background - 3 1/2 yards Variety of Blues - (diamonds) 1 1/8 yards total or 4 fat 1/4s Variety of blues and greens (sqaures) 1 1/4 yards total or 5 fat 1/4s Variety of Purples - (square in a square in a square) 1/3 yard total or 3 fat 1/4s
2 Full Days - $80 Friday, April 12th & April 19th 10am – 4pm
Spring Bouquet – Block of the Month
This is absolutely the easiest applique quilt you will ever do! The flowers, leaves and stems come precut and prefused. All you have to do is put them in place and fuse them down. There is a gorgeous thread pack that you can buy as well to applique your garden in place. The pattern is from Laundry Basket Quilts and it uses Over the Rainbow Batiks. This is a 10 month program that we have ordered for a second time. It was so popular and sold out so quickly the first time we just had to give more of you an opportunity to enjoy it. It is $45.98 per month. We will be getting the new shipment in February.
Bunny Hill Designs – Pumpkinville Block of the Month
"Pumpkinville" is the town everyone wants to be seen in! Filled with pumpkin shops, pumpkin cars and pumpkin houses it's a quilt you'll love making. There is even a pumpkin quilt shop! There is an embellishment pack that ups the cuteness factor. This is a Block of the Month that will start in February. It is a 8 month program. We are in the process of kitting it and will have the monthly price out soon. There are a limited number of kits so if you are interested, put your name on the list to secure your spot. You can change your mind once the price is established if you wish.
Glacier Stars – Carol Mason
A beautiful lone star inspired pattern by Judy Niemyer. It is nothing other than exquisite. You don’t need to be an expert either, this is a perfect beginner pattern. You do need basic quilting knowledge but that is it! It is set up as an in class 6 part technique of the month, with one type of block each month. It is 60" Square but you can purchase additional papers to extend it to a queen size. You come to class once a month, the 4th Wednesday of the month. That is 6 classes, so it does seem a little pricey at first, but totally worth it.
4th Wednesday of each month 10am – 4pm– starts March 27th (over 200 hours of class time and instruction) This class has been broken into 2 installments - $139.98 per 3 months, which includes your pattern ($59.98 value). If you pay both installments at once you can save $46.98!
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Some Rules Class space is limited and is on a first come first served basis. All classes and kit fees must be paid in full upon registration. Cancelling out of a class must be done 3 days in advance in order for class fees to be put towards another class or as a store credit. Any time after that, they will not be refunded. Although we don’t insist you purchase your supplies at the shop we do appreciate it. Products bought in the store for class use are subject to a 20% discount!
This applies to items that are
specifically for the particular class that you are signed up for. Beginner classes would cover a mat, cutter, rulers etc.
Non-
beginner class items that qualify for the discount would be fabric, patterns, books or a specific ruler used for a specific class. Our Tea and Company and Quilt Workshop do not qualify for the 20% discount. Free class participants do not receive a discount.
Pfaff Beginner Embroidery Club – Christie Davidson This is a new class/club that we started in the fall. There are quite a number of people out there with embroidery machines that don’t quite know how to get started. We are going to start with the very basics and slowly move our way up. It is going to get you understanding and using that machine of yours. There are an endless number of creative projects out there and we will get you started on some of the possibilities. You do need to have a Pfaff embroidery machine, but it doesn’t matter if it is old or new. First 3 months will focus on stabilizing, hooping and the basics of embroidering of woven fabrics, knit, fabric, towels. Also how to do applique, cut work and lace.
1st Saturday of the month $20 - 10am – 4pm Addendum – This class is awesome! Shannon has taken it twice now and she cannot get enough, she wishes it was every single week! It is so fun! If you are on the fence about coming, hop off, you will be so happy you did. If you are even thinking about buying an embroidery machine, come on in and talk to us. Embroidery Machines are the bee’s knees!!!!!
Machine Quilting in Sections – Martha Schellingerhoud In this work shop you will be learning the technique of quilting in sections by trying it yourself. This amazing technique will allow you to quilt large quilts on a regular household sewing machine. Three variations will be taught. Two of these techniques are done so that the finished quilt has no visible sign of being quilted in sections. Various quilts that have been quilted with these methods will be available to see. Other places that these applications could be used will also be explored. Handout for further reference will be available. It is my hope that this workshop will be both fun and informative for you. Knowledge of machine quilting is a pre-requisite. Supplies To save time in class there is some homework. Please ensure you obtain the complete supply list when you register for class. The fabric does not have to match. Sewing machine with a regular foot, walking foot and free motion foot, and any necessary tools needed to change the feet of your machine. Thread to match the above fabrics Safety pins Stitch ripper Rotary cutter and board Quilting gloves
Hand needle
Marking pencils both light and dark Scissors Measuring tape / ruler Pins Masking tape 1" wide
Full day class $65 Saturday, February 16th 2013 10 – 4
Tea and Company – Christie Davidson Call this day what you want…UFO, Sit ‘n’ Stitch or Sewing Club. The idea is always the same. Bring a project (or two) to work on, away from the hustle and bustle of home and join us for some tea and company! Christie will be on hand to give any help needed and get you over any hurdles to completing your project. Sign up for one day or come every time. We are so pleased that this class has become one of our most popular. We love to hear the fun and chit chat drifting down the stairs from the classroom. Everyone always has a great time and we love to see the Show and Tell! Come and join the fun! The first and the third Friday of the month $20 for the day
Scrap Squad (formerly Breakfast Club) – Sue Dimmell This club was originally called Breakfast Club. We started off serving a hefty breakfast and then everyone got down to sewing with 2 ½” strips and a pattern that was somewhat of a mystery to them. The group and the day have slowly evolved. We have much lighter fare for you to eat so you are not weighted down so much and you can work on strips if you want or you can work on something totally on your own or sometimes the group decides they want Sue to show them something new and fun for the day. It is a great day to get some sewing done. New comers always welcome.
$20 for the day 3rd Wednesday of the month 10am – 4pm
International Mystery Club – Arlene Nicholas Wouldn't you rather make a quilt each month instead of a block a month? With our International Mystery Series class, you can do just that as you make quilts from around the globe! The mystery quilt format keeps the program fun and interesting. We are offering three colour ways each month. Every month there is a recipe that ties in with the featured country. The mystery quilts are designed to be able to get the top done in a day! This is an all inclusive trip so all you need to do is pack your bag, sewing bag that is and we’ll do the rest. Your total voyage package includes your personal tour guide, Arlene Nicholas, travel vouchers in the form of patterns, custom fabrics and lodging in our classroom! We cannot show you a picture of these quilts because that would spoil the mystery!! This is one of those classes that is more of a club, but that doesn’t mean you have to come each month. You are free to sign up for each one or just the ones that work for you. You pick! Cost is $75 (remember that is fabric included). Class is from 10:00am to 4:00pm. We have had quite a few of the International Mystery Clubs now and they are a great class. Everyone seems to love the quilt tops that they made and had a lot of fun with it being a mystery. Sign up for one and have some fun yourself. 2nd Sunday of the month January - 13th - China February - 10th - Mexico March – 10th – New World Tour Starts – be sure to get your passport for the new trip! Collect passport stamps for coming to class and for purchasing your border, backing or batting for your International Mystery quilt. Once the trip is over, add up all of your stamps to save, save, save!
Machine Quilting – Martha Schellingerhoud Have you ever wanted to try machine quilting but don't know where to start? Are you a quilter and want to learn more? Come to this interactive workshop where you not only learn but you also try many methods. Some of the exciting methods include: stippling, circles, arc gridding and easy feathers. Two easy machine trapunto methods will also be learned at this workshop. It is my hope that this workshop will be both fun and informative for you. Supplies In this class we will be making samples only. Each sample is for learning different machine quilting techniques. It is not meant to go in a quilt. Sewing machine in good working order Extension table for your sewing machine if you have one Free motion (darning foot) very important to have one for your machine Tools needed to change the feet on the machine Manufacture manual for sewing machine if you have it Sewing machine needles 80/12 or 70/10 ( sharp or quilting type) 10 squares pieces of plain light coloured fabric 12" X 12" (not white or white on white). These squares do not all have to be the same. We will be making samples only 9 squares of felt type batting 13" X 13" (i.e. Warm and Natural Or Heirloom Hobbs 80/20) 10 squares of fabric for the backing, 13" X 13" (a busy printed fabric works best). These squares do not all have to be the same. We will be making samples only. 2 squares of polyester type batting 13" X 13" (the higher loft type batting) Cutting board minimum size 13"X 13" Ruler minimum length 14 " Polyester thread in a colour that is a slight contract to the light coloured fabric i.e. beige for cream or med blue for light blue etc. Cotton thread # 60 2 ply OR #50 2 ply in a colour that is a slight contract to the light coloured fabric i.e. beige for cream or med blue for light blue etc. Safety pins, & straight pins Marking pen that easily comes off i.e. 'Mark Be Gone' blue marking pen Quilting gloves ( clean gardening gloves work ) Paper several sheets and pen or pencil Masking tape or painters tape
1 full day $65
Scissors
Saturday, January 26th 10 - 4
Beginner Machine Applique – Jennifer Houlden This class will cover the use of fusible web and how beautiful designs can be created using it. A number of different stitches including blanket stitch and satin stitch will be taught to secure the applique pieces in place. Curves, square, straight edges, points and more will be covered. There will be plenty of time to practice after each demo. This is a technique class only with no finished project. A kit is available for purchase from the instructor. Finished Size – 35” x 52” Pattern – no pattern Kit Purchase - $10 - $15 payable to instructor Supplies Needed Sewing machine and general sewing supplies Universal needle 80/12 or topstitch 80/12 Rotary cutter and mat Open toe embroidery foot or one that will accommodate a zigzag stitch – a must to do stitches with Small sharp fabric scissors Paper scissors Pencil and eraser Small ruler Black cotton thread for top and bobbin Teflon applique sheet or parchment paper ½ day class - $20 Monday January 28th or Saturday March 16th 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Beyond the Basics – Donna Schweda This is one of those classes that doesn’t seem terribly exciting but everyone that took it in the Fall thought it was great! You will learn so much practical knowledge that you can put to good use in all of your projects. Donna Schweda helps you move from the basics to the next step and techniques. If you have moved past plain piecing but are not quite sure if you are doing it right this is a great class. There are lots of us out there that think we know what we are doing but when it comes down to it, a little extra helps couldn’t hurt. This class is full of very basic quilting techniques that sometimes present problems. You will cover partial seams and y seams. All types of borders will be discussed in detail. You will also make sure you are cutting strips properly for borders and bindings. You will learn mitred borders, applying binding as well as finishing seam and mitred corners. Bias binding is also on the list. Participants need some previous experience with rotary cutting, piecing etc. You will finish 2-3 samples that can be quilted / bound as table toppers, hot pads etc.
Supplies Needed Sewing machine general sewing supplies Rotary cutter and mat, 6x24 ruler and 6 x 12(or so) ruler. Must have 45 degree line marking on one of them Small hand sewing needle Tweezers Chalk or heat removable marking pen ¼” foot and optional walking foot 2 – 10.5” squares, 4 strips – 2.5” x 12.5” (partial seams), 4 strips 2.5” x 15.5” (mitres), 1 strip 4’ x wof (y seams), 4 – 4” squares Batting & Backing for 2 or 3 squares .5m for binding 2 half day classes - $40 Thursday January 24th & 31st 1pm – 4pm or Tuesday February 12th and 19th 6pm – 9pm
Colour Magic Class – Jennifer Houlden Join Jennifer for a spectacular journey through the tantalizing world of colour. Explore the world of colour and learn all about value, hue and tones. Learn how the colour wheel can be a quilter’s best friend in making colour choices so easy. Once the journey is complete you will look at colour in a totally different light. This is a lecture class with a hands on component. Jennifer will discuss the world of colour in depth going over colour theory which includes: value, hue, tone, tint, shade, warm & cool colours. She will also discuss the colour wheel and how it works. The different colour schemes from the colour wheel will be discussed such as monochromatic, analogous, complimentary etc. You will have a chance to try your hand at making different colour schemes. No sewing machine required. Level of Experience: all levels
No supplies needed.
1 half day class 10am – 12:30pm $20 Monday January 28th or Saturday March 16th
Learn EQ7 – Sally Borland Electric Quilt 7 or EQ7 as it is commonly called is the premier quilting software available. It is a program that assists you in designing a quilt from beginning to end and all the layers in between. It can do very easy simple designs as well as extremely intricate layouts. It is an excellent tool and resource. Students will learn to use EQ7 on their own laptop. Different design aspects will be covered as well as colouring and printing. You will also learn to draw your own blocks and put them into your own designs. This class includes a trial version of EQ7 that allows you try it and then decide if you want to purchase it. Number of Students – 4 – 10 Supplies Needed Laptop with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 CD drive or USB port 750 MB of hard disk space Students need to come in shortly before the class to have the program installed on their laptop. If you already own EQ, you need to make sure it is installed and registered. You also need to make sure you have been online with EQ7 open within the last month or so. Full day class - $40 Saturday January 19th 10am – 4pm
Every Barn Tells a Story BOM – Janet Slater The whole centre of this quilt is placed on point and corners are completed later to add an interesting total effect . The class will include tips on quilting, completing the corner blocks and working on point. Everyone can work at their own speed and will complete the top of the quilt easily by the end of the sessions. Students should have basic quilting knowledge, however, eager beginners will be accepted ! Finished Size – queen Book for Class – Every Barn Tells a Story Number of Students – 4 – 10 Supplies Needed Sewing machine and accessories required for usual sewing – seam ripper etc Universal needle 80/12 or topstitch 80/12 Rotary cutter and mat Full day class - $29.99 3rd Thursday of the month 10 -4
String As You Go Quilts – Maryanne Foy This class is to illustrate the method / technique required to USE UP THOSE SCRAPS and to complete a quilt - any size you desire, with virtually no math and very little planning. You can do a pillow or a king and all the sizes in between. It is a fast and fun way to quilt as you go as well as use up fabric that you just can’t throw away but is less desirable than it was when you originally bought it!
Supplies and Homework Methodology /pattern to be provided by the teacher Backing – misc. pieces cut to 7” squares – these can be scrappy or planned and as many as you feel you need to do the project size you are planning or just enough to learn the technique and practice a bit Batting – cut to 7” squares – again as many batting squares as backing Miscellaneous strips – 1” – 2” strips various lengths and various fabrics – controlled or scrappy Thread to either match or coordinate, whichever you prefer. Walking foot 1 Full Day Class or 2 Evening Classes - $40 Wednesday January 30th 10am – 4pm or Tuesday February 26th and March 5th 6pm9pm
This was one of our most popular classes in the last section. It is a great class and well worth a second look. It meets so many needs – uses up scraps and gets quilted while being pieced!! Fun and done!
Quilt Workshop – Mary Lou Stephenson We have reserved the 4th Saturday of the month for you to be able to work on a project – uninterrupted!! Leave all your worries and troubles at home. Bring some unfinished projects to work on or start something new. Perhaps a $10 Quilt from years gone by or the Border Creek Mystery you are working on now, or from another year. Imagine an entire day just to sew. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Come by yourself or bring a friend. Mary Lou will be on hand to help you out of any sticky spots you might be in so that you can get that project on its way to being finished.
$20 for the day
4th Saturday of the month 10 – 4
Machine Quilting for the Absolute Beginner – Christie Davidson The name says it all. If your sewing machine is capable of free motion and you have never tried it, then this is a class for you. If you have tried free motion but still need some help, then this class is for you. If you just can’t get the hang of free motion and have some questions about it, then this class is for you!
Full Day Class $60 – includes kit
Thursday, March 28th – 10am – 4pm
Beginner Sampler – Sally Borland Learn to quilt or learn to quilt properly! This class is for the absolute beginner or anyone who wants a refresher. You will learn the basics of rotary cutting, piecing, machine applique, perfect points, pressing and so much more. This is a great class to learn or if you have taught yourself to quilt, this is a chance to learn again. You will also learn some quick methods for making half square triangles and flying geese. Fabric choice make each quilt unique! Quilting options will be discussed. 5 student maximum
Supplies Sewing machine and general sewing supplies – ask a staff member for help if you aren’t sure what this includes 6” x 24” ruler and 12 ½” square if you have Fabric – assortment of fabrics – approximately 5 m – specific material list will be supplied when you register
6 full days $150 Tuesday February 26th, March 5th,26th, April 2nd & 9th & 23rd - 10am – 4pm
Mariner’s Compass – Sue Dimmell Mariner’s Compass looks very complex but the construction is easier than it looks. Sue will show you all the techniques to make foundation paper piecing easy and how it makes the compass perfect. Compass blocks are fabulous because although they are challenging they are satisfying when finished. You will learn colour whether you are designing a pillow, wall hanging or any size quilt. The book contains 28 – 16” blocks to chooses from.
Supplies Sewing machine and general sewing supplies Rotary cutter and mat Regular rulers – Add a Quarter if you have one Reach for the Stars book by Brenda Henning – includes a CD to print foundation patterns from Bring a selection of fabric – enough to do at least one compass to get started. Choose a few compasses and copy the required number of sheets Piece of template matter 2” x 8” roughly Old credit card
2 full days $80 Monday March 25th and April 1st 10am – 4pm
Lonestar – Sue Dimmell This is not a first time project – you will have much more success if you have done previous quilts. You will learn several techniques in this class all while making a beautiful one of a kind masterpiece! Sewing with 45 degree diamonds Colour choices Set in seams Designing your own quilt Diamond units Colour to form a halo around the central star Create rectangular designs Additional borders and elements added to change quilt shape
Supplies Sewing machine and general sewing supplies Rotary cutter (new blade), mat and at least 8 x 24 ruler Pattern to be provided by the teacher option – bring 5 fabrics that go together. The amount can vary depending on the size. No less than .5 of each – fabric can be bought during class if you are unsure.
Woodland Star Pattern option – fabric as listed on pattern
2 full days – Monday February 4th & 11th - $80
3 Dimensional Mariner’s Compass – Sue Dimmell This is a new, fun and easy way to do a 3D Mariner’s Compass. Using templates you will fold, insert and sew yourself a unique and absolutely beautiful Mariner’s Compass. The size can be varied from one compass unit up to a king size quilt. You will complete at least one compass in the class.
Supplies Sewing Machine and general sewing supplies The Folded 3D Mariners Compass by Cheryl Phillips book Ruler is included in the book Rotary cutter and mat Amount of fabric as per book depending on the size you choose to do
Two Day Class - $80 Monday March 11th & 18th 10am – 4pm
Take it Tuesdays! – Arlene Nicholas We are starting a new Make and Take Class on the third Tuesday of each month. The class will run from 1pm—4pm or 6pm—9pm. You will make a different project each month. We have them planned already and are working on the samples! The class is $20 per month and the pattern is included. It is going to be a lot of fun and the projects are so cute, you won’t be able to stop at making just one! Arlene Nicholas is teaching this class. You will learn all sorts of great tips and tricks from her. Each of these projects makes a fantastic gift, even if it is for yourself! January 15 Half and Half Apron You can make this fun and funky or very elegant and classy. February 19 Easy Mitred Placemats Can be made for the holidays or for every day. March 19 Luggage Tag Make great gifts for the hard to buy for Gentleman on your list. It can be made fun and funky, stylish for the business class traveler or bold and beautiful to help your luggage stand out at the airport. April 16 Reversible Pillow Wraps Make these for every day and for your favourite holiday. Get some extras ready for gift giving at the holiday season. Change your pillows every season with ease! May 21 Business or Gift Card Holder These can be used for business cards or for the ever popular gift cards. They are wonderful for the business man or woman or for a special way to present a gift card. It seems to everywhere you shop these days they have a customer appreciation card....what a great place to store all those cards! June 18 Style File Great way to organize your project sheets, household bills etc. You can make a different file for each category of bills, they might be more tolerable that way!
For the Birds Placemats – Mary Lou Stephenson Enjoy the beauty of paper piecing without all of the work! Pam Bono has devised several methods of piecing that look like paper piecing using only squares and rectangles and best of all – no paper piecing!! In this class you will learn techniques such as triangle squares, diagonal corners and diagonal ends. This class is for the advanced beginner and beyond. The small star blocks can be made as per the pattern or make it simple with a four patch. It is a very unique method of piecing that will open up new doors for you. You should be able to pretty much finish one of the placemats in class.
1 Full Day Class - $80 Thursday, February 7th 10am – 4pm
Beginner Table Runner – Learn the Basics in a Day! – Sally Borland Care to try your hand at quilting but just aren’t sure where to start? Have you tried your hand at quilting and now would like a bit of help? This class is just what you need. You will get a crash course on cutting and piecing in this one day or two evening class while making a very simple table runner. Learn the basics that you need to get started without spending weeks and weeks in class. Give it a try and see if you like it before making a bigger time commitment. The table runner you will be making will be constructed from a single block. You will piece 3 of them together and know how to do the next steps, although you likely won’t have time in class to get finished. You will leave with a project you can easily finish at home and enough knowledge to keep going! Sally will have you hooked in no time!
1 day class - $40 Saturday February 16th 10am – 4pm or Friday March 22nd & 29th 6pm – 9pm
Galaxy – Sue Dimmell Galaxy is a beautiful alternating block design with 3 size options. You will be making 2 types of blocks, one with a red star and one with a blue star ( or the colours of your choice) and put them together like a checkerboard. Because of colour placement and the different angles in the triangles, the interlocking circles appear and the second star block seems to disappear into the circle. It is a fun optical illusion, easy to make showing you how easy Deb Tuckers rulers are. The rulers for this pattern will make more than this design and in class we will learn what else we can use these rulers for.
Supplies Sewing machine, cutter and mat, 6 x 24 ruler, general sewing supplies Pattern - Galaxy by Deb Tucker V block ruler and Tucker Trimmer 1 Fabric as per pattern 2 days - $80 Monday February 18th & 25th 10am – 4pm
Introduction to Hand Applique – Donna Schweda During the two part introduction to hand applique, participants will practice several techniques(including bias stems 3 ways, needle turning and cardboard, freezer paper and mylar templates) while preparing sample / reference pages. During the second half of the class you will work on a small applique block incorporating three types of dimensional flowers. This is going to be a good one!!! Supplies There will be a kit supplied that includes your needle and a few other items rotary cutter and mat removable or washable fabric markers 60wt neutral thread Sharp paper scissors, embroidery or other scissors with sharp points Fine tip Sharpie or other kind of marker Water soluable glue sticks Thimble - optional 6” x 12” ruler 5 – 12” edge finished squares that are light coloured, these will be your samples “sheets” 1 fat quarter (or scraps) medium colour, prewashed 10” edge finished light colour background square 18” bias fabric cut 7/8” wide 11/8” x wof for large flower 4” x 10” red flowers (or whatever you may have) 4”x 10” green – leaves 2 Full Day Classes - $80 Friday January 25th & Friday February 8th 10am – 4pm
Strip Tube Ruler – Nuala Evans
This is a fantastic ruler. It makes half square triangles a breeze by combining brilliant engineering with "the tube technique." You sew your strips into a tube, use the ruler and voila, you have half square triangles with two colours or various colours of stripes, depending how you stripped your tube. With this great gadget, you can easily make accurate half square triangles from 1" to 9½"! It is a fantastic way to do it. There are many many patterns by Cozy Quilt Design to use with this ruler. We have chosen Brighter Side. The pattern calls for fat quarters, which are always easy to pick and fun to work with. You can make it as scrappy or as controlled scrappy as you wish! You can use yardage too if that is what you have or prefer.
Full Day Class - $80 Sunday, January 27th 10am – 4pm
Flower Market Bag – Trudy Bickford This is a fun bag to make, complete with the large flower decoration! It is a very cute bag that can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. It is a great size tote that has a pocket or pockets, on the inside. You will learn to sew with elastic thread, which is a great technique to know. The class is for a confident beginner and beyond. You should be able to go home with the bag finished. There is no pattern required for this bag as the teacher will supply the instructions.
There is a warning that
accompanies this class - **high addiction factor – you may not be able to stop at just 1 – the teacher’s best friend made 14 before she stopped!**. Supplies Basic sewing supplies 1m background /lining fabric (body and bag of lining, .5m of each if using different) 10 – 2.5” x wof strips for the flower. May be all one colour, coordinated or multi coloured .5m firm fusible stabilizer such as Décor Bond .5 m fusible fleece 1 spool elastic thread Thread to match fabric
One full day class - $40 Saturday, March 2nd 10am – 4pm
The pictures do not do this bag justice. It is extremely cute and as mentioned – so much fun!
Mod Pods – Modern Quilt Class – Susanne Holt Design a unique, modern quilt using bold prints from your stash and complementing them with solids to give your quilt or wall hanging a graphic, patchwork look. This is a whole new way to approach quilt making by using improvisational piecing techniques that is fast and easy. The end result can be as large or small as you want. It can look like the sample shown or it can be completely your own design. This is a beginner friendly quilt or wall hanging with design concepts that will inspire the advanced quilter. Break from tradition and explore the modern. Supplies General sewing supplies be sure to have - pins, seam ripper, thread for piecing, scissors Rotary Cutter and mat Rulers, 12” and 24” Design Board, as large as your final project, this is important Blue painters tape Tape measure No pattern, technique will be shown by the teacher
Fabric Improvisational piecing requires more fabric then conventional piecing and it is difficult to predict how much you will need. In addition, since the overall size of the end quilt is variable the fabric requirements should be considered to be a general guideline. The fabric suggestions below are sufficient to make a quilt measuring up to 30” x 40”.
1 Full Day Class or 2 Evening Classes - $40 Wednesday February 20th & 27th 6pm – 9pm or Sunday, March 17th 10am – 4pm
One Block Wonder – Cubed! – Susanne Holt This class takes the original one block wonder technique to a new level by adding three dimensional tumbling blocks. The original one block wonder design is made from one fabric using a kaleidoscope technique. Each quilt is unique depending on the fabric pattern selection. Deciding where to position each hexagon adds an interesting design challenge so that there are never two quilts the same. Beware this technique quickly becomes an obsession! Supplies 60 degree ruler such as a ClearView Plastic sandwich sized baggies Flower head Pins Design board, this can be a large piece of flannel or batting where the fabric pieces are placed to decide the quilt design Sewing machine and accessories, large cutting mat, rotor cutter, straight ruler at least 12" long, bring the 24' if you have it, thread for piecing, scissors, ripper etc. Book: One Block Wonder Cubed, Block Party page 43 Fabric: For the best results choose a fabric that has at least 2-3 colours, a fairly large pattern with a 12 or 24” repeat and minimum background space. The repeats are stacked in 6 layers and then cut into triangles that matche and sewn together. Additonal fabrics needed for hexagons, please consult class supply list. Do not prewash your fabric. 2 full day classes Friday February 22nd and March 8th 10am – 4pm $80
Fanfare – Sue Dimmell This scrap quilt can be made with a collection of bright fabrics,soft pastels,batiks or any of your favourite colour combinations. For those of you that have bought and not used or those of you that have never tried a Deb Tucker ruler, you will enjoy this class by seeing how much easier it is and all you can do with her rulers. One way of using scraps also for those baby gifts or a quick quilt that is needed as a gift. By the end of the class you will have everything pieced and ready to lay the quilt out. Supplies Sewing Machine - rotary cutter - matt and 6 by 24 ruler Pattern to be purchased – Fanfare Split Rects Ruler and Tucker Trimmer 1 Fabrics scraps to total 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 yards Background - 1 1/4 yards Inner Border - 3/8 Outer Border and binding - 1 1/2 yards 1 Day - $40
Sunday, February 24th 10am – 4pm
Petals of My Heart II – In Class BOM – Trudy Bickford Join in the fun making this beautiful quilt. Trudy will take you through all the steps and blocks in this 6 month in class Block of the Month. String stems and vines to connect gorgeous flowers and construct the cutest little animals to frolic through your garden! This is a quilt as you go project so it makes it much more attainable for you! McKenna Ryan’s clever patterns combined with beautiful Kaufman batiks make this a true show piece you can show off! As mentioned we are having this as in in class Block of the Month. The first Wednesday of the month is the day we have set aside for this. Come to class and work on your work of art with Trudy’s guidance. You can be a beginner or advanced. You do need some general quilting knowledge but you don’t have to be good at it! We are in the process of cutting the kits so we do not have a price as yet but will let you know as soon as you do. Get your name down if you are interested so as to reserve your spot, you can change your mind when the price is finalized if you choose. 1st Wednesday of the month starting March 6th 10am – 4pm
Mexican Tile – Sue Dimmell The intricate appearance of this Mexican Tile Wall hanging was inspired by tiles in San Antonio. The curves are gentle, making it easy for the first time user of the premade bias tape. This is a class to show one of the original ways of doing a stained glass quilt using the premade bias tape. By the end of the day you will be at the point that you will have no problem going home and finishing. Supplies Sewing machine and all supplies - paper and fabric scissors - pencil and marking pen for tracing Pattern - Mexican Tile (a stained glass design) by Black Eyed Susan Fabric etc Batting - 30 by 30 1st Border - 1/4 yard 2nd Border - 1/8 yard 3rd Border - 5/8 yard Background - 1/4 yard (will be tracing onto this) 8 coordinating colours - .1 m Fabric for arches or curves - fat 1/4 Backing - 30 by 30 Plain Light fabric - 18 by 18 not muslin .5m fusible web Full Day Class - $80 Friday, March 22nd 10am – 4pm
Beginner Bargello – Jen Houlden This is the class for beginners in Bargello piecing. It is a great technique and this is an easy pattern to do. It is a great time to enter into the world of Bargello with no trouble at all. You will be piecing your own Bargello in no time, like a pro. There are two patterns that will work for this class – Bargello in Spring and Bargello in Autumn. You may choose either.
Two Full Day Classes - $80 Saturday March 23rd and April 6th 10am – 4pm
Storm at Sea – Sue Dimmell Storm at Sea has the appearance of curved piecing but it is just an illusion! The movement of the design is created by combining diamond rectangles and square in a square blocks. Straight forward piecing techniques and specialty rulers make this a very easy and fun quilt to make. We will be finished the blocks by the end of class and hopefully will have most if not all of the blocks put together. Size is 46 by 72. It could be made bigger but will need more fabric than what is listed.
Supplies Sewing machine and general sewing supplies Triangle in a Square ruler by Eleanor Burns and 9 ½” or bigger square up ruler Pattern - Storm at Sea by Quilt in a Day - Eleanor Burns Fabric Background - 3 1/2 yards Variety of Blues - (diamonds) 1 1/8 yards total or 4 fat 1/4s Variety of blues and greens (sqaures) 1 1/4 yards total or 5 fat 1/4s Variety of Purples - (square in a square in a square) 1/3 yard total or 3 fat 1/4s
2 Full Days - $80 Friday, April 12th & April 19th 10am – 4pm
Spring Bouquet – Block of the Month
This is absolutely the easiest applique quilt you will ever do! The flowers, leaves and stems come precut and prefused. All you have to do is put them in place and fuse them down. There is a gorgeous thread pack that you can buy as well to applique your garden in place. The pattern is from Laundry Basket Quilts and it uses Over the Rainbow Batiks. This is a 10 month program that we have ordered for a second time. It was so popular and sold out so quickly the first time we just had to give more of you an opportunity to enjoy it. It is $45.98 per month. We will be getting the new shipment in February.
Bunny Hill Designs – Pumpkinville Block of the Month
"Pumpkinville" is the town everyone wants to be seen in! Filled with pumpkin shops, pumpkin cars and pumpkin houses it's a quilt you'll love making. There is even a pumpkin quilt shop! There is an embellishment pack that ups the cuteness factor. This is a Block of the Month that will start in February. It is a 8 month program. We are in the process of kitting it and will have the monthly price out soon. There are a limited number of kits so if you are interested, put your name on the list to secure your spot. You can change your mind once the price is established if you wish.
Glacier Stars – Carol Mason
A beautiful lone star inspired pattern by Judy Niemyer. It is nothing other than exquisite. You don’t need to be an expert either, this is a perfect beginner pattern. You do need basic quilting knowledge but that is it! It is set up as an in class 6 part technique of the month, with one type of block each month. It is 60" Square but you can purchase additional papers to extend it to a queen size. You come to class once a month, the 4th Wednesday of the month. That is 6 classes, so it does seem a little pricey at first, but totally worth it.
4th Wednesday of each month 10am – 4pm– starts March 27th (over 200 hours of class time and instruction) This class has been broken into 2 installments - $139.98 per 3 months, which includes your pattern ($59.98 value). If you pay both installments at once you can save $46.98!
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