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September – December 2014 Schedule
Folk Art 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. Level: Teacher: Laurie May Date: Mon. Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $5/session
Friendship Club
This once a month friendship group meets to work on their own individual projects. Demonstrations are given monthly as we work our way through the Vintage Quilt Revival blocks. Level: All Teacher: Melissa Grech Date: Fri. Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 21 Time: 6 p.m.-midnight Cost: $15/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. Level: Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Date: Thurs. Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $25 _____________________ Date: Sat. Sept. 15, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $25
Lisa’s Finishing School for Wayward Quilters
Was one of your goals for 2014 to “Finish your Quilt Projects”? Then join Lisa and work on your projects. Lisa will be on hand to assist with any quilting questions. Level: All Teacher: Lisa Norton Date: Sat. Sept. 6, Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 8, Nov. 22, Dec. 6, 20 Time: 5-11 p.m. Cost: $15/session
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Mary Ann’s Club
This is your chance to finish any project that was started in Mary Ann’s prior classes. This is a great opportunity to get a little extra help or to get blocks that you missed. The price of the club is determined based on if you need the pattern files ($25/session) or just need help ($15/session). Level: Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Date: Wed. Oct. 8, Nov 12, Dec. 10 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $15/session or $25/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. Level: Teacher: Lynn Wilder Date: Tues. Sept. 9, 23, Oct. 7, 14, Nov. 11, 25, Dec. 9 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $20/session
Vintage Pleasures
Come and join Sandy for a fun day of sewing, sharing ideas, and projects. Level: Teacher: Sandy Close Date: Tues. Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $10/session
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! Level: All Teacher: Erica von Holtz Date: Fri. Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 Time: 6 p.m.-midnight Cost: $15/session
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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, including reverse appliqué, ribbon roses, and various embellishments. Level: Teacher: Sandra Mollon Date: Sat. Sept. 6, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 6 Time: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $120
Baltimore Christmas
Make the Baltimore Christmas quilt blocks by machine embroidery - no hand applique or machine applique. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work. There is some cutting out of the applique pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. In some places, I add to these blocks which you can do also or you can keep them as they are! The fun is watching how all the blocks turn out. Level: All Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Date: Fri. Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 12 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $75
Beginning Hand Applique
Learn the basics of hand applique and some hand embroidery using a pattern provided in class. Students will learn the basics of hand applique using the easy and fast starch turned applique technique. Hand sewing is done by the invisible tack stitch. You’ll be amazed at what you can do! Level: Teacher: Sandra Mollon Date: Sat. Sept. 6 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $50
Beginning Hand Embroidery-The Basics
Learn the eight basic stitches used in Hand Embroidery. You’ll take away skills to complete the class’ assigned project, to proudly display it on your wall, as well as to design and complete your own projects in the future. Level: Teacher: Jamie Schuster Date: Sat. Oct. 11 Time: 2-5 p.m. Cost: $25
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. Level: All Teacher: Jennifer Ellis Date: Wed. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $65 -----------------------------Date: Fri. Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $65 -----------------------------Date: Wed. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $65 -----------------------------Date: Fri. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $65
Date: Wed. Nov. 5, 12, 19 Time: 6-10 p.m. Cost: $65 -----------------------------Date: Fri. Nov. 7, 14, 21 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $65 ------------------------------Date: Wed. Dec. 3, 10, 17 Time: 6-10 p.m. Cost: $65 -----------------------------Date: Fri. Dec. 5, 12, 19 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $65
A Country Journal
Make “A Country Journal” quilt by machine embroidery - no hand applique or machine applique. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work. There is some cutting out of the applique pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine. Level: All Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Date: Sat. Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 13 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $75
Cargo Duffle Bag
This bag is a free to use pattern designed by Noodlehead for Kaufman Fabrics. It is the perfect size to use as a weekend bag or a carry-on bag. You will learn basic machine quilting and how to install a zipper. Level: Teacher: Melissa Grech Date: Thurs. Sept. 18 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $35
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Choosing Fabrics
Fabrics for a quilt should flow together like a song. Need a fabric tune-up? Join Lisa for a fun lecture and hands-on workshop to learn to confidently choose fabrics that harmonize and sing your song. Level: All Teacher: Lisa Norton Date: Sun. Nov. 30 Time: 3-5:30 p.m. Cost: $25
Delight
This fast and fun quilt hold delightful surprises! Big hexies (whole) and pieced hexies come together easily with no “y” seams. Choose 10” squares to show off large-scale prints and pair them with one or two small prints or solids for the background fabrics. Level: Teacher: Jennifer Jow Date: Thurs. Oct 23 Time 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25
Classmate
Learn to make this Classmate bag by Atkinson Designs - a perfect gift for a quilter or even a friend. The bag is very versatile and can be used as a toiletry bag and or makeup bag as well.
Ditty Bag
A ditty bag for this, a ditty bag for that! This bag is super fun and yes even the zipper is easy! Come to class, conquer your fear of zippers and make some great ditty bags that will be perfect for Christmas. Level: All Teacher: Melissa Grech Date: Thurs. Dec. 11 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $35
Level: Teacher: Melissa Grech Date: Thurs. Nov. 13 Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Cost: $35
Come Quilt with Jill
Jill will be offering a 3 day workshop and will teach every aspect of machine quilting on your domestic machine. This is a great opportunity to really hone your machine quilting skills and become a confident and creative machine quilter. Jill has original patterns that you will use to create your heirlooms of tomorrow. This has become a very popular workshop so don’t delay in signing up. Space is limited to one person per table so you will have plenty of room to spread out. All skill levels are welcome.
Level: Teacher: Jill Schumacher Date: Fri. Oct. 31, Nov. 1-2 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $200
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. Level: Teacher: Sandra Mollon Date: Sat. Nov. 8 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $50
Hand Quilting
Cotton Rainbow
This colorful quilt is easy to make using an assortment of 2 1/2” strips grouped in sets of 5 varying shades from light to dark. Add a background fabric and borders to complete the quilt. Choose your sizethrow, twin, or queen. Level: Teacher: Ann Lanza Date: Sun. Oct. 12 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $35
There really is something special about a quilt which has been hand quilted. There is no more relaxing and enjoyable way to finish your quilts. Have you ever wanted to learn to quilt by hand? This class will teach you the basics of the technique and supplies needed for hand quilting. We will mark and begin to quilt a mini wholecloth quilt to take home and finish. Level: Teacher: Carrie Britten Date: Sat. Sept. 20 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $45
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Hexie Garden
Stars and Flowers fill this springtime garden. The magic of this quilt is that there are no set-in seams. The block is sewn together in rows like a 9-patch. Level: Teacher: Melissa Grech Date: Thurs. Sept. 16, 23 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $45
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. Level: Teacher: Jill Schumacher Date: Sat. Dec. 13 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $65
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 supply fee. All you need to bring is some fabric on which to play. Level: All Teacher: Sandra Mollon Date: Sat. Nov. 22 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $70
Mystery Quilt
It’s a mystery…this quilt uses fat quarters and a background. There are four components to this quilt that will be taught using quick construction methods. We will use paper piecing, quick piecing, and even flippy corners. The final quilt looks incredibly intricate. There are a lot of units, but broken down step by step the quilt is very manageable. Join the mystery and work on perfecting your construction of blocks! Pattern and Dinner included in class fee. Level: Teacher: Melissa Grech Date: Sat. Nov. 15 Time: 10-8 p.m. Cost: $90
Invisible Machine Applique
In this two part class, students first learn to make prepared edge appliques. In part two, students learn to do invisible machine applique, dealing with overlapping and underlapping appliques. Machine quilting is discussed as well. Level: Teacher: Sandra Mollon Date: Sun. Nov. 23, 30 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $70
Nostalgic Christmas Pillow
This is a great class to make a personalized 18” Christmas pillow or wall hanging using your own Christmas pictures, or using a panel from the Moda fabric line for the center of your block. The block is very classy and easier to make than it appears. This will brighten any corner of your home for Christmas. Level: Teacher: Lynn Wilder Date: Tues. Sept. 30 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Metro Scopes
Time to put that Quick Curve Ruler to work! This quilt combines curves with four patches and square in a square. Level: Teacher: Melissa Grech Date: Tues. Oct. 21, 28 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $45
Peppermint Stars
This original pattern design by Jim features two colors. This traditional quilt includes stars and stripes and can be displayed year round. Level: Teacher: Jim Hahn Date: Sat. Sept. 13 Time: 12:30-5 p.m. Cost: $45
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Red Letter Day
This is a super easy block that looks a lot more difficult than it is. Half square triangles and 9 patches come together to make a 24” block. It only takes 9 to make a big quilt! Level: Teacher: Paulette Williams Date: Sun. Sept. 21 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $45
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. Level: Teacher: Lisa Norton Date: Mon. Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85 ___________________ Date: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85
Science Fair
Use a design roll, jelly roll, 2 1/2” strips from your stash or even yardage to piece this fun top. Strip piecing helps this go together quickly with lots of fun results. Level: Teacher: Jennifer Jow Date: Sun. Oct 26 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $35
Table Trivets
Rice filled trivets will protect your table while serving your hot dishes. Without rice they can be adorable pot holders too. Great gifts for your favorite friends! Level: Teacher: Paulette Williams Date: Sat. Dec. 6 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Sewing with Knits
This class will explored sewing with knits. Each month Jenn will feature a different knit project. Basic sewing skills are required. Level: Teacher: Jennifer Ellis Date: Sat. Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 22, Dec. 20 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $35/session
Stars around the Tree
The Skeleton Fabric Panel
In this class you will be machine quilting the Skeleton Panel that was purchased on your Embroidery Machine. This will be a multihooping class so you will gain more confidence with your design positioning features on your machine. After the quilting is done, you can either add borders or just bind your wall hanging! Level: Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Date: Sun. Oct. 5 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $50
Learn to make Lemoyne stars as you make this beautiful classic tree skirt. I will get you going on the stars and you can finish it in time for Christmas. Level: Teacher: Melissa Grech Date: Tues. Nov. 11 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $35
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Thimble Blossom Mini
Do you like Thimble Blossom patterns? You will love the new Mini’s. Four to six blocks make a fabulous table topper. Add a border and you have a baby quilt. These are easy blocks you can whip up in a few hours using just scraps. Sept. Swoon Mini, Oct. Dwell, Nov. Round & Round, Dec. to be determined. Level: Teacher: Paulette Williams Date: Sun. Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 14 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $35/session
Levels: Beginner Beginner Plus Intermediate
Store Hours Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Store will be closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving Eve at 2pm, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Mark Your Calendar! Sept. 27, 28 Quilting in the Garden Oct. 16-19 PIQF Nov. 6-9 Jingle Bell Hop Nov 22 Shop Earlier than the Bird.
Under the Oaks
Learn machine fusible applique, half square triangles (using Star Singles), easy flying geese and Lisa’s extreme chain piecing method in putting together this delightful quilt. Also available will be different applique options - walnut, apple, lemon, or olive tree. Level: Teacher: Lisa Norton Date: Sun. Nov. 9, 16 Time: 10-3 p.m. 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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In Between Stitches Block of the Month Programs
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Judie’s Album
Emilie Elizabeth
Gossip in the Garden by Hatched and Patched
58 1/2” x 58 1/2” February 2015-October 2015 $24.95 for Months 1-9. Blocks available the 5th of each month. Includes pattern and fabric for the quilt top.
January 2015-September 2015 $29.95 for Months 1-9. Blocks available the 5th of each month. Includes fabric for the quilt top and a swatch sheet.
78” x 90” January 2015 - September 2015 $22.95 for Months 1-9. Blocks availabe the 5th of each month. Includes pattern and fabric for the quilt top.
February 2015-January 2016 $22.95 for Months 1-12. Blocks available the 10th of each month. Includes pattern and fabric for the quilt top.
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Kathy Schmitz Table Mats
October 2014- September 2015 $21.95 for Months 1-12. Available for pickup the 15th of each month. Includes fabric for table mat 13” x 24”, pattern and embroidery floss.
Spring Clean Quilt
November 2014- July 2014 $29.95 for Months 1-9. Available for pickup by the 10th of each month. Includes the fabric for the quilt top (approx. 11 yards). Pattern is available online at www.fatquarterly.com Issue 8.
Prairie Gathering
88” x 100” January 2015 - December 2015 $24.95 for Months 1-12. Available for pickup the 10th of each month. Includes patten and fabric for the quilt top.
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