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May - August 2016 Schedule
Folk Art Club
Lisa’s Finishing School for Wayward Quilters
Friendship Club
Mary Ann’s Club
This friendship group is a once a month opportunity to sew with friends, share projects and work together to improve your skills and techniques. We have a love of all things folk art. Teacher: Laurie May Level: All Date: Mon. May 16, Jun. 20, Jul. 18, Aug. 15 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $5/session
This once a month friendship group meets to work on their own individual projects. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: All Date: Fri. May 27, Jun. 24, Jul. 22, Aug. 26 Time: 5-11 p.m. 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. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: Date: Thurs. May 5, Jun. 2, Jul. 7, Aug. 4 or Sat. May 14, Jun. 11, Jul. 9, Aug. 13 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $25
Jo’s Sewing Day
Come the last Thursday of each month for a chance to work on your projects which are already in progress and/or to learn some new techniques. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: All Date: Thurs. May 26, Jun. 30, Jul. 28, Aug. 25 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $10/session
Is one of your goals for 2016 to “Finish your Quilt Projects”? Then join Lisa and work on your projects. Lisa will be on hand to assist with any quilting questions. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sat. May 7, 21, Jun. 4, 18, Jul. 2, 16, Aug. 6, 20 Time: 5:15-11 p.m. Cost: $15/session This club is for finishing up any of my quilts that we have done but you would like some help or time to sew. This is also an opportunity for you to start one of the prior quilts I have taught. If you are starting a new project the class fee is $25/session. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Wed. May 11, Jun. 8, Jul. 13, Aug. 10 OR Fri. May 20, Jun. 24, Jul. 8, Aug. 19 Time: 10-3:30 p.m. Cost: $15/session
Sew’n Wild Oaks
This is a day to get Sewn on Your Wild Oaks projects! A new or interesting technique will be demonstrated at the beginning of each class session. Bring a new project to the class or spend the time finishing up a quilt from one of Lynn’s classes or patterns. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Tues. May 10, 24, Jun. 7, 28, Jul. 12, 26, Aug. 9, 23 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $20
Thursday Thimblers
Join Carrie and friends and do some stitching. This group originated as a hand quilting group but has expanded to include much more! Teacher: Carrie Britten Level: All Date: Thurs. May 12, Jun. 9, Jul. 14, Aug. 11 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $5/session
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Vintage Pleasures
Come and join Sandy for a fun day of sewing, sharing ideas and projects. There are mini projects and a sew along using Lori Smith’s patterns. Teacher: Sandy Close Level: All Date: Tues. May 17, Jun. 21, Jul. 19, Aug. 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! Teacher: Erica von Holtz Level: All Date: Fri. Jun. 10, Jul. 8, Aug. 12 Time: 6-midnight Cost: $15/session ____________________________________________________
Antique Toys
Join Sandra and complete the remaining blocks in the antique toys patterns. Each month students will work on a block. Learn to piece the background, appliqué by hand or machine, and learn easy embellishments with ink for realistic effects. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sun. May 15, Jun. 5, Jul. 17, Aug. 7 Time: 12-3 p.m. Cost: $150
Argyle Bargello
This is a big quilt, but very bold and very beautiful. The trick to making this quilt is strip piecing. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. May 28 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $65
Store Hours Monday-Friday: 10am-5:00pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 11am-3pm Store will be closed Dec. 24-27, Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Jan. 6 for inventory and Easter, March 27.
Baltimore Autumn
The making of the Baltimore Autumn quilt blocks by machine embroidery. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work, there is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. 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. Most of the designs are sized for a 200mm width hoop. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Fri. May 20, Jun. 24, Jul. 8, Aug. 19 Time: 10-3:30 p.m. Cost: $100
Baltimore Album Advanced
This is for the advanced student who is ready to move to new Baltimore Album blocks I have designed. A new block will be presented on average every two months. Techniques such as inking, beading, and embroidery will be presented. The finished quilt will be a lasting heirloom. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6 Time: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $120
Baltimore Album Beginning
Creating your heirloom Album style quilt is not as difficult as you may imagine! Sandra takes each step and demonstrates and simplifies the techniques so that even if you are new to appliqué, you will be surprised at what you can do. Teacher: Sandra Mollon
Bee in a Box
Level: Date: Sat. May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $120
Are you ready for a Quilting Bee in a Box? This is a mystery quilt class, there will be two fabric choices for you to choose from. The project will be revealed step by step. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Sat. May 14 or July 9 Time: 12:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $100/class
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Beginning Hand Appliqué
This is a one day introduction to hand appliqué, using “A Song in my Heart”. Students will learn the fast starch-turned method of preparing appliqué shapes and glue-basting the shapes into place, and hand sewing using the invisible tack stitch. Additionally, students will learn a simple hand embroidery stitch to embroider the vine. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Fri. Jul. 29 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $45
Beginning Sewing
This class will help students confidently gain the basic skills required to complete simple projects such as aprons, tote bags, placemats, etc. You will learn to read a pattern, pattern layout, fabric cutting, marking and garment construction. Teacher: Jenn Ellis Level: All Cost: $65/class
Date: Wed. May 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Date: Fri. May 6, 13, 20 Time: 10-2 p.m.
Date: Wed. Jun. 1, 8, 15 Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Date: Fri. Jun. 3, 10, 17 Time: 10-2 p.m.
Date: Wed. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Date: Fri. Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 10-1 p.m.
Bird Walk Bite Size
Committing to a full sized quilt too much? Try a Bite Size Quilt. Learn a new tip, trick, or technique every month. Finish off the block or save the monthly blocks to make the “Bird Walk” quilt. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Sun. May 22, Jun. 28, Jul. 10, Aug. 14 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $25/session
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.
Bite Size Finishing School
Time to catch up on some of the Bite Size blocks! If you have any unfinished or missing blocks from the last 3 years of Bite Size classes, join me for a fun day of finishing up. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Sun. Jul. 17 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $25
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. Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: All Date: Fri. Jun 10-Sun. Jun. 12 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $200
Diamond Dust
This is an exquisite quilt that is easier to make than it looks, but some quilting experience is needed to understand how it all goes together. The instructions have been reworked to make them easier and less wasteful. This quilt will look amazing in any colorway with light and dark contrast. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sun. Aug. 21, 28 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $65
Feed Sacks
This is an easy, easy quilts that is perfect for absolute beginners. It is done with strip piecing (upgraded piecing instructions provided) and two other units and that’s it. You can make this top easily in one weekend. Also makes an easy quilt to have on hand for gift giving. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sun. Jun. 5 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $45
Levels: Beginner Beginner Plus Intermediate
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Four Sided Placemat
This four sided placemat is perfect for those little ones in your life. Get a jump start on some Christmas gifts as you learn the trick to this placemat. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Thurs. Aug. 18 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $20
Heritage Quilt
It is easier than you think to make this large, heirloom-style quilt. There are only three different blocks in the entire quilt. You will learn precision piecing while making the star blocks for Heritage. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: B+ Date: Sat. Jun. 11 Time: 12:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $65
Free-Motion Quilting with Rulers
Disappointed in your free-motion quilting? Rulers made especially for your home sewing machine can turn your quilting into smooth even designs. Prior free motion experience required. Teacher: Suzi Dillinger Level: Date: Thurs. Jun. 16, 23 Time: 10:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $85
Gingerbread Christmas
Get a head start on your Christmas Stitching! Join Tracy Souza of Plumcute Designs ™ for a fun-filled day of stitching, stories, and laughter. All levels of stitchers welcome. Teacher: Tracy Souza Level: All Date: Wed. Jul. 20 Time: 10:30-2:30 p.m. Cost: $45
Happy Birthday Bench Pillow
Learn the fusible appliqué method while making this fun Birthday Pillow from Kimberbell Designs. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Wed. Jun. 22 Time: 5-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35
Happy Trails
The making of the Happy Trails quilt blocks by machine embroidery. No hand or machine appliqué. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work, there is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. 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 us. Most of the designs are sized for a 200mm width hoop. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Sat. May 21, Jun. 25, Jul. 16, Aug. 20 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $100
Impressionistic Landscape
In this 3 Day Workshop, students will create an original, one of a kind, piece of textile art. Shapes and images in my landscapes are created using a technique of cutting and slicing fabric to create a palette. Layering colorful bits of fabric on batting, adding covering tulle and then machine quilting the entire piece gives an impressionistic style, interest and depth. It is a technique that every skill level can accomplish and be successful. Helpful if you have some experience doing free motion quilting. Teacher: Nancy Ryan Level: Date: Fri. Jul. 22-Sun. Jul. 24 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $200
Introduction to Machine Quilting
Learn to machine quilt, using your home sewing machine. Students will learn to quilt loops and curves, straight lines, free motion designs and a feathered wreath. Learn to stipple plus much, much more. Learn to pin your quilt and prepare it for quilting. Many tips are shared in this valuable introduction to machine quilting class. Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 20 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $65
Jelly Roll Race II–3rd Annual
On your mark, get set, SEW! Join us for our 3rd Annual Jelly Roll Race II. This quick and easy quilt top can be completed during class! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 13 Time: 12:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: $45
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Let’s Make a Diehl
Let’s work on Kim Diehl projects together to add a warm touch of country to our homes. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Jul. 30 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Lincoln’s Watch
Lincoln’s Watch uses one block in two color ways to make this magical, timeless kaleidoscope quilt. This could be a great stash buster. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. Jun. 26 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $45
Lucy Boston
This class will teach you English Paper Piecing in the beautiful Lucy Boston design. You will learn how to select unique fabrics to create an intricate design. You will also learn how to create different, and beautiful patterns in the blocks when using stripes. This is a very portable, and fun project that can travel wherever you go. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 6 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Mini Pineapples
This mini quilt uses the Mini Quick Curve ruler. Don’t be intimidated by curved piecing. The Sew Kind of Wonderful method is fool proof, once you get the hang of it! Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Wed. Jul. 27 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $45
Pajama Party
Want a block of time to finish some of those projects looming in your closet/under your bed? Here it is; sew till you drop. We will start with a light dinner and sew until dawn! Come join your friends in an all-night sew-a-thon. I will be there to cheer you along, and help when you get stuck. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: All Date: Sat. Apr. 30-Sun. May 1 Time: 6 p.m.-5 a.m. Cost: $50
Primrose
Primrose goes together quickly. We will work on the flower blocks and stems and you can make as many as you wish for several different sizes. We will perfect your 1/4” seam and those popular sew and fold corners. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. Jul. 10 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $45
Michael’s Victory
Ready to try making miniature quilts? Need to find a project to help you use your scraps? Looking for something that gives you places to show off your quilting? If so, then this project might be for you! Although the thought of making 1” half-square triangles might seem intimidating, I’ll show you how to use your Star Singles to make 8 perfect units at a time! Teacher: Erica von Holtz Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 27 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $45
Row by Row
Learn to make In Between Stitches “Row” from the 2016 Row by Row nationwide shop hop. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Fri. Jul. 15 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $25
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Salem Witches Guild
This is the second class of four to complete this quilt. Each class you will get another part of the quilt. Each design will be a line drawing in color and then you will have the opportunity to bring your stitching to life by coloring with inks, crayons, or markers. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Wed. Jul. 6 Or Date: Sun. Jul. 31 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
The Care & Feeding of Your Singer Featherweight
Judy will be on hand to show you the care and feeding of your Featherweight sewing machine. A hands-on session, including cleaning, maintenance, operation, and repair. Bring your machine and all your Featherweight questions. Judy will share her tips, tricks, and methods to ensure your enjoyment of sewing on your Singer Featherweight. Enjoy a free-sew time after the lecture. Teacher: Judy White Level: Date: Sunday, Aug. 7 Time: 3-7p.m. Cost: $45
Scrappy Nines
This is a handsome and fast quilt for that favorite person in your life. Neutral colors come together using basic block units to create a stunning quilt you will want in your home. Enhanced instructions will be provided. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. Jun. 18 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $45
Think Happy Thoughts
In this one day class, students will learn to prepare some simple appliqués with turned edges. Make you appliqué look like hand work in a fraction of the time. Some machine quilting is also demonstrated, and early finishers may give it a try. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Wed. May 18 Time: 10-2:30 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. Teacher: Lisa Norton
T-Shirt Quilt
Level: Date: Mon. Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul. 11, 18 Or Mon. Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 12 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85
Suzi’s Schoolhouse
Drop-in and bring your own project. Suzi will help with questions and problems. Short demo each class on varied topics. Teacher: Suzi Dillinger Level: All Date: Thurs. May 5, Jun. 16, Jul. 14, Aug. 11 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $15/session
That 70’s Quilt
Strip Savvy has many fun quilts you can make out of 2 1/2” strips but this is my favorite. Equally fun for beginners and advanced sewers. We will work on the basics, cutting accurately, sewing a consistent 1/4” seam and careful pressing. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. May 29 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $45
A perfect gift for graduates and athletes. Buy the T-Shirt Quilt book, grab the t-shirts, and come to class. Select any quilt from the book that best suits you and the t-shirts. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Thurs. May 19, 26, Jun. 2 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $65
Tuffett
Join the tuffet craze, these fun cushions can be made in a variety of colors to match your room or the room of a special person. Learn to foundation piece as you make a one of a kind tuffet. Teacher: Robin Koenig Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 27-Sun. Aug. 28 Time: 10-1 p.m. (Sat) and 11-3 p.m. (Sun) Cost: $85
Wrapped Clothesline Basket
Aren’t these so cool? And so easy to make. Whether you use scrappy or all one fabric the baskets turn out great. We’ll start with a small basket and then you can make a tote, floor or table mat, oval or circular baskets big or small! Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sun. Jul. 24 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $35 Page 6
2190 First Street, Livermore CA 94550
May - August 2016 Schedule
Folk Art Club
Lisa’s Finishing School for Wayward Quilters
Friendship Club
Mary Ann’s Club
This friendship group is a once a month opportunity to sew with friends, share projects and work together to improve your skills and techniques. We have a love of all things folk art. Teacher: Laurie May Level: All Date: Mon. May 16, Jun. 20, Jul. 18, Aug. 15 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $5/session
This once a month friendship group meets to work on their own individual projects. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: All Date: Fri. May 27, Jun. 24, Jul. 22, Aug. 26 Time: 5-11 p.m. 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. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: Date: Thurs. May 5, Jun. 2, Jul. 7, Aug. 4 or Sat. May 14, Jun. 11, Jul. 9, Aug. 13 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $25
Jo’s Sewing Day
Come the last Thursday of each month for a chance to work on your projects which are already in progress and/or to learn some new techniques. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: All Date: Thurs. May 26, Jun. 30, Jul. 28, Aug. 25 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $10/session
Is one of your goals for 2016 to “Finish your Quilt Projects”? Then join Lisa and work on your projects. Lisa will be on hand to assist with any quilting questions. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sat. May 7, 21, Jun. 4, 18, Jul. 2, 16, Aug. 6, 20 Time: 5:15-11 p.m. Cost: $15/session This club is for finishing up any of my quilts that we have done but you would like some help or time to sew. This is also an opportunity for you to start one of the prior quilts I have taught. If you are starting a new project the class fee is $25/session. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Wed. May 11, Jun. 8, Jul. 13, Aug. 10 OR Fri. May 20, Jun. 24, Jul. 8, Aug. 19 Time: 10-3:30 p.m. Cost: $15/session
Sew’n Wild Oaks
This is a day to get Sewn on Your Wild Oaks projects! A new or interesting technique will be demonstrated at the beginning of each class session. Bring a new project to the class or spend the time finishing up a quilt from one of Lynn’s classes or patterns. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Tues. May 10, 24, Jun. 7, 28, Jul. 12, 26, Aug. 9, 23 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $20
Thursday Thimblers
Join Carrie and friends and do some stitching. This group originated as a hand quilting group but has expanded to include much more! Teacher: Carrie Britten Level: All Date: Thurs. May 12, Jun. 9, Jul. 14, Aug. 11 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $5/session
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Vintage Pleasures
Come and join Sandy for a fun day of sewing, sharing ideas and projects. There are mini projects and a sew along using Lori Smith’s patterns. Teacher: Sandy Close Level: All Date: Tues. May 17, Jun. 21, Jul. 19, Aug. 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! Teacher: Erica von Holtz Level: All Date: Fri. Jun. 10, Jul. 8, Aug. 12 Time: 6-midnight Cost: $15/session ____________________________________________________
Antique Toys
Join Sandra and complete the remaining blocks in the antique toys patterns. Each month students will work on a block. Learn to piece the background, appliqué by hand or machine, and learn easy embellishments with ink for realistic effects. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sun. May 15, Jun. 5, Jul. 17, Aug. 7 Time: 12-3 p.m. Cost: $150
Argyle Bargello
This is a big quilt, but very bold and very beautiful. The trick to making this quilt is strip piecing. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. May 28 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $65
Store Hours Monday-Friday: 10am-5:00pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 11am-3pm Store will be closed Dec. 24-27, Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Jan. 6 for inventory and Easter, March 27.
Baltimore Autumn
The making of the Baltimore Autumn quilt blocks by machine embroidery. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work, there is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. 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. Most of the designs are sized for a 200mm width hoop. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Fri. May 20, Jun. 24, Jul. 8, Aug. 19 Time: 10-3:30 p.m. Cost: $100
Baltimore Album Advanced
This is for the advanced student who is ready to move to new Baltimore Album blocks I have designed. A new block will be presented on average every two months. Techniques such as inking, beading, and embroidery will be presented. The finished quilt will be a lasting heirloom. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6 Time: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $120
Baltimore Album Beginning
Creating your heirloom Album style quilt is not as difficult as you may imagine! Sandra takes each step and demonstrates and simplifies the techniques so that even if you are new to appliqué, you will be surprised at what you can do. Teacher: Sandra Mollon
Bee in a Box
Level: Date: Sat. May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $120
Are you ready for a Quilting Bee in a Box? This is a mystery quilt class, there will be two fabric choices for you to choose from. The project will be revealed step by step. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Sat. May 14 or July 9 Time: 12:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $100/class
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Beginning Hand Appliqué
This is a one day introduction to hand appliqué, using “A Song in my Heart”. Students will learn the fast starch-turned method of preparing appliqué shapes and glue-basting the shapes into place, and hand sewing using the invisible tack stitch. Additionally, students will learn a simple hand embroidery stitch to embroider the vine. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Fri. Jul. 29 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $45
Beginning Sewing
This class will help students confidently gain the basic skills required to complete simple projects such as aprons, tote bags, placemats, etc. You will learn to read a pattern, pattern layout, fabric cutting, marking and garment construction. Teacher: Jenn Ellis Level: All Cost: $65/class
Date: Wed. May 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Date: Fri. May 6, 13, 20 Time: 10-2 p.m.
Date: Wed. Jun. 1, 8, 15 Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Date: Fri. Jun. 3, 10, 17 Time: 10-2 p.m.
Date: Wed. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Date: Fri. Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 10-1 p.m.
Bird Walk Bite Size
Committing to a full sized quilt too much? Try a Bite Size Quilt. Learn a new tip, trick, or technique every month. Finish off the block or save the monthly blocks to make the “Bird Walk” quilt. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Sun. May 22, Jun. 28, Jul. 10, Aug. 14 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $25/session
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.
Bite Size Finishing School
Time to catch up on some of the Bite Size blocks! If you have any unfinished or missing blocks from the last 3 years of Bite Size classes, join me for a fun day of finishing up. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Sun. Jul. 17 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $25
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. Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: All Date: Fri. Jun 10-Sun. Jun. 12 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $200
Diamond Dust
This is an exquisite quilt that is easier to make than it looks, but some quilting experience is needed to understand how it all goes together. The instructions have been reworked to make them easier and less wasteful. This quilt will look amazing in any colorway with light and dark contrast. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sun. Aug. 21, 28 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $65
Feed Sacks
This is an easy, easy quilts that is perfect for absolute beginners. It is done with strip piecing (upgraded piecing instructions provided) and two other units and that’s it. You can make this top easily in one weekend. Also makes an easy quilt to have on hand for gift giving. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sun. Jun. 5 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $45
Levels: Beginner Beginner Plus Intermediate
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Four Sided Placemat
This four sided placemat is perfect for those little ones in your life. Get a jump start on some Christmas gifts as you learn the trick to this placemat. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Thurs. Aug. 18 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $20
Heritage Quilt
It is easier than you think to make this large, heirloom-style quilt. There are only three different blocks in the entire quilt. You will learn precision piecing while making the star blocks for Heritage. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: B+ Date: Sat. Jun. 11 Time: 12:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $65
Free-Motion Quilting with Rulers
Disappointed in your free-motion quilting? Rulers made especially for your home sewing machine can turn your quilting into smooth even designs. Prior free motion experience required. Teacher: Suzi Dillinger Level: Date: Thurs. Jun. 16, 23 Time: 10:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $85
Gingerbread Christmas
Get a head start on your Christmas Stitching! Join Tracy Souza of Plumcute Designs ™ for a fun-filled day of stitching, stories, and laughter. All levels of stitchers welcome. Teacher: Tracy Souza Level: All Date: Wed. Jul. 20 Time: 10:30-2:30 p.m. Cost: $45
Happy Birthday Bench Pillow
Learn the fusible appliqué method while making this fun Birthday Pillow from Kimberbell Designs. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Wed. Jun. 22 Time: 5-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35
Happy Trails
The making of the Happy Trails quilt blocks by machine embroidery. No hand or machine appliqué. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work, there is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. 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 us. Most of the designs are sized for a 200mm width hoop. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Sat. May 21, Jun. 25, Jul. 16, Aug. 20 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $100
Impressionistic Landscape
In this 3 Day Workshop, students will create an original, one of a kind, piece of textile art. Shapes and images in my landscapes are created using a technique of cutting and slicing fabric to create a palette. Layering colorful bits of fabric on batting, adding covering tulle and then machine quilting the entire piece gives an impressionistic style, interest and depth. It is a technique that every skill level can accomplish and be successful. Helpful if you have some experience doing free motion quilting. Teacher: Nancy Ryan Level: Date: Fri. Jul. 22-Sun. Jul. 24 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $200
Introduction to Machine Quilting
Learn to machine quilt, using your home sewing machine. Students will learn to quilt loops and curves, straight lines, free motion designs and a feathered wreath. Learn to stipple plus much, much more. Learn to pin your quilt and prepare it for quilting. Many tips are shared in this valuable introduction to machine quilting class. Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 20 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $65
Jelly Roll Race II–3rd Annual
On your mark, get set, SEW! Join us for our 3rd Annual Jelly Roll Race II. This quick and easy quilt top can be completed during class! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 13 Time: 12:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: $45
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Let’s Make a Diehl
Let’s work on Kim Diehl projects together to add a warm touch of country to our homes. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Jul. 30 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Lincoln’s Watch
Lincoln’s Watch uses one block in two color ways to make this magical, timeless kaleidoscope quilt. This could be a great stash buster. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. Jun. 26 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $45
Lucy Boston
This class will teach you English Paper Piecing in the beautiful Lucy Boston design. You will learn how to select unique fabrics to create an intricate design. You will also learn how to create different, and beautiful patterns in the blocks when using stripes. This is a very portable, and fun project that can travel wherever you go. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 6 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Mini Pineapples
This mini quilt uses the Mini Quick Curve ruler. Don’t be intimidated by curved piecing. The Sew Kind of Wonderful method is fool proof, once you get the hang of it! Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Wed. Jul. 27 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $45
Pajama Party
Want a block of time to finish some of those projects looming in your closet/under your bed? Here it is; sew till you drop. We will start with a light dinner and sew until dawn! Come join your friends in an all-night sew-a-thon. I will be there to cheer you along, and help when you get stuck. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: All Date: Sat. Apr. 30-Sun. May 1 Time: 6 p.m.-5 a.m. Cost: $50
Primrose
Primrose goes together quickly. We will work on the flower blocks and stems and you can make as many as you wish for several different sizes. We will perfect your 1/4” seam and those popular sew and fold corners. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. Jul. 10 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $45
Michael’s Victory
Ready to try making miniature quilts? Need to find a project to help you use your scraps? Looking for something that gives you places to show off your quilting? If so, then this project might be for you! Although the thought of making 1” half-square triangles might seem intimidating, I’ll show you how to use your Star Singles to make 8 perfect units at a time! Teacher: Erica von Holtz Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 27 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $45
Row by Row
Learn to make In Between Stitches “Row” from the 2016 Row by Row nationwide shop hop. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: Date: Fri. Jul. 15 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $25
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Salem Witches Guild
This is the second class of four to complete this quilt. Each class you will get another part of the quilt. Each design will be a line drawing in color and then you will have the opportunity to bring your stitching to life by coloring with inks, crayons, or markers. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Wed. Jul. 6 Or Date: Sun. Jul. 31 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
The Care & Feeding of Your Singer Featherweight
Judy will be on hand to show you the care and feeding of your Featherweight sewing machine. A hands-on session, including cleaning, maintenance, operation, and repair. Bring your machine and all your Featherweight questions. Judy will share her tips, tricks, and methods to ensure your enjoyment of sewing on your Singer Featherweight. Enjoy a free-sew time after the lecture. Teacher: Judy White Level: Date: Sunday, Aug. 7 Time: 3-7p.m. Cost: $45
Scrappy Nines
This is a handsome and fast quilt for that favorite person in your life. Neutral colors come together using basic block units to create a stunning quilt you will want in your home. Enhanced instructions will be provided. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. Jun. 18 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $45
Think Happy Thoughts
In this one day class, students will learn to prepare some simple appliqués with turned edges. Make you appliqué look like hand work in a fraction of the time. Some machine quilting is also demonstrated, and early finishers may give it a try. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Wed. May 18 Time: 10-2:30 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. Teacher: Lisa Norton
T-Shirt Quilt
Level: Date: Mon. Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul. 11, 18 Or Mon. Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 12 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85
Suzi’s Schoolhouse
Drop-in and bring your own project. Suzi will help with questions and problems. Short demo each class on varied topics. Teacher: Suzi Dillinger Level: All Date: Thurs. May 5, Jun. 16, Jul. 14, Aug. 11 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $15/session
That 70’s Quilt
Strip Savvy has many fun quilts you can make out of 2 1/2” strips but this is my favorite. Equally fun for beginners and advanced sewers. We will work on the basics, cutting accurately, sewing a consistent 1/4” seam and careful pressing. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. May 29 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $45
A perfect gift for graduates and athletes. Buy the T-Shirt Quilt book, grab the t-shirts, and come to class. Select any quilt from the book that best suits you and the t-shirts. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Thurs. May 19, 26, Jun. 2 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $65
Tuffett
Join the tuffet craze, these fun cushions can be made in a variety of colors to match your room or the room of a special person. Learn to foundation piece as you make a one of a kind tuffet. Teacher: Robin Koenig Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 27-Sun. Aug. 28 Time: 10-1 p.m. (Sat) and 11-3 p.m. (Sun) Cost: $85
Wrapped Clothesline Basket
Aren’t these so cool? And so easy to make. Whether you use scrappy or all one fabric the baskets turn out great. We’ll start with a small basket and then you can make a tote, floor or table mat, oval or circular baskets big or small! Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sun. Jul. 24 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $35 Page 6
