QUILTING/EMBROIDERY CLASSES Applique Sit and Stitch ...
2922 Fulton Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821 916-483-2955
www.fabricgardenquiltshop.com email: [email protected]
It is time for a new schedule already! My how time flies when you are having fun. We have many fun quilt classes and project classes that we hope you will enjoy. Below are the descriptions of the classes. Remember that you can visit the shop to see the class samples or visit the website to see photos of the samples. We have all sorts of new fabrics arriving daily. Winter Wonderland by Bunny Hill Designs arrived last week. If you have been dreaming of starting a red work project, this is the fabric for you. We will be kitting up this fabric for the pattern “Christmas Wheels”. New Jo Morton and Molly B. Reproduction fabrics just arrived -‐ “gorgeous” is all I have to say about that! Christmas and Halloween fabrics will begin arriving this month and next month. These lines move quickly out of the shop, so don’t put off your Christmas projects until the last minute or the best fabrics will be gone. We have added some extra project classes in July to get you started on your Christmas gift making. As we find more fun projects we will continue to add to the list. We invite you to come join the fun at Fabric Garden, Jill, Carol, Carolyn, Julie, Linda, Pam, and Sharin
QUILTING/EMBROIDERY CLASSES Applique Sit and Stitch Come enjoy an evening of handwork, good company and treats. Jill can help you with your applique, embroidery and wool questions. Instructor: Jill Dalton Third Tuesday of each month 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm $10.00 per session
Beginning Embroidery Many quilt patterns are now using hand embroidery in the designs. If you have never tried hand embroidery or have been away from it for years, this class will get you going. During this three week class, you will not only learn all the basic stitches, you will learn about preparing your fabrics, stabilizing your fabrics and about using various types of floss and perle cottons. Instructor: Carolyn Lessing Wednesday, May 14, 21 and 28 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm OR 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm $55.00
Beginning Machine Quilting Veronica is going to teach you the basics of how to quilt with your sewing machine. The class will take the stress out of Beginning Machine Quilting. Bring your machine, take a breath and let's have fun! Veronica is well known on the west coast and quilts for many designers. She comes to us from the Mt. Shasta area and her California teaching is done exclusively at Fabric Garden. Instructor: Veronica Nurmi Friday, October 24 10:30 am to 3:30 pm $65.00
Beginning Needle Turn Applique Jill will take you through the basics of this classic technique while you make a small wall hanging. Learn how to prepare your pieces, how to turn points and inner points, how to make beautiful circles and curves and how to make vines. Instructor: Jill Dalton Wednesday, August 13, 20, 27 $45.00
Dinner in the Garden What could be better than an evening of sewing and dinner that you didn’t have to cook or clean up? Join us for an enjoyable evening of sewing, dinner, dessert and prizes. You bring the sewing and we will provide the food and fun. May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm $25.00 per session
Double Mitered Binding The method of using one long binding strip and flipping at each corner often gives a less than wonderful looking corner. The double mitered binding technique will give you beautiful corners every time. Instructor: Carol Ann Santarosa Tuesday, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5 11 am to 1 pm $15.00
Fallen Leaf (Table runner and Place Mats) Grab a Bali Pop or Jelly Roll and let’s start sewing! If you are a quilter who runs from the dreaded “A” word (applique)…come on back! In this class you will learn how easy it is to turn raw edges under with fusible interfacing. Then, we simply fuse the leave in place and stitch them on by machine. “Fallen Leaf” makes a 54” x 18” table runner and six 12” x 18” place mats. There is enough fabric in the Bali Pop or Jelly Roll for all of the colorful piecing, leaves, AND bindings. Instructor: Marcia Harmening Marcia is the owner and designer of Happy Stash Quilts. She has more than 40 patterns and two books in publication. Wednesday, June 25 10:30 am to 5:00 pm $50.00 plus pattern
Learn to Quilt A basic beginning quilts class for those wanting to learn how to quilt. A quilt top will be made in this six-week program. The beginner will learn what notions and tools are needed, the names of quilt blocks, quilting terminology, how to cut and piece fabric accurately, how to use rulers, a rotary cutter, etc. It is everything you wanted to know about quilting and were afraid to ask. Let’s get started quilting!! Instructors: Carol Ann Santarosa & Jill Dalton Friday, June 13, 20, 27, July11, 18, 25 10:30 am to 1:30 pm $75.00 plus book
Let’s Get Past Stippling There is life after stippling. Veronica will show you the ease of free motion vines, swirls, flowers, stars, feathers and more with her no mark method of machine quilting. You will be impressed with your skill level by the end of the day! Instructor: Veronica Nurmi Saturday, October 25 10:30 am to 3:30 pm $65.00
Morning Sew with Jill Bring in one of your unfinished projects and get to sewing. Jill will be there to lend a hand and keep you motivated. Snacks provided. Instructor: Jill Dalton Third Wednesday of each month 9:00 am to 1:00 pm $10.00 per session
Painless, Pinless, Perfectly Pieced Circles Did you know that you can piece a perfect circle in six minutes without pins? This method is simple enough for beginners and opens up endless possibilities for the experienced quilter as well. Why limit your piecing to straight lines when you can piece (not applique) a perfect circle withoug pins?? Instructor: Kathy Murry Monday, June 23 10:30 am to 12:30 pm $25.00
Picnic Quilt
Storm at Sea Learn to make this classic quilt. Many of us have this on our “Quilting Bucket List”. Now is the time to check it off. Although, this quilt is like potato chips – you can’t make just one! Instructor: Caroline Lunstra Monday, June 16 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm $45.00
PROJECT CLASSES Beatle Bag
Join us to make this lovely strip-pieced quilt. Enjoy a relaxing Friday evening with a shared dinner and snack. You will make as many of these fun blocks as time allows. This quilt will look great in batiks, 30s fabrics or even as a two color quilt. Instructor: Linda Meyer-Ehly Friday, May 30 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm $35.00 plus book
The Beatle Bag is your personalized traveling bag. We use it as a sewing kit, but you could store beads, flosses, make-up or jewelry. Great for all kinds of uses. Want to make more than one; we have extra sets of inserts available also. Jill will walk you through making this bag. Bring a picnic lunch to class. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Instructor: Jill Dalton Saturday, May 31 or Monday, July 14 10:00 am to 4:00 pm $40.00 plus pattern
Quilts of Honor
Classmate
Join this friendly group and sew quilt tops for our veterans. First Friday of each month 10:30 am to 3:30 pm May 2, June 6, No July Session, August 1 Free
3’s The Magic Number / Christmas in July 3 Fabrics, 3 Yards, 3 Hours and you have a quilt top for a special Christmas gift. Your fabric choice makes this star quilt a unique gift for someone special. Warning: Next year those who want to be on your “special” Christmas list will double. Instructor: Carolyn Lessing Thursday, July 17 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm $20 plus pattern
Do you need to organize your sewing supplies? Then this is the class for you. These organizers are easy and fun to make - especially with some tips on how to sew with vinyl. Fill your pockets, fold the tote and you are ready to go! Instructor: Jill Dalton Saturday, June 7 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm $20.00 plus pattern
Hot Bowl Hot Pad Are you tired of burning your fingers when taking a bowl out of the microwave? Make this bowl shaped hot pad for microwaving and save your fingers. Two fat quarters and batting make this quick and easy hot bowl hot pad. Your fabric choice can match your kitchen decor or dishes. Why not make a special hot pad for each member of your family and friends. Instructor: Carolyn Lessing Wednesday, July 17 10:30 am to 1:30 pm AND 6 pm to 9 pm $20 plus pattern
Pillowcase Learn to make a French seamed pillowcase. No raw edges and no hand sewing. Instruction is $15.00 or FREE with the purchase of fabric to make your pillowcase. Instructor: Carol Ann Santarosa First Tuesday of the Month May 6, June 3, July 1,August 5 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm $15.00
Pockets to Go Need a place to keep your sewing supplies or know a student who needs to organize their school supplies? We'll be making organizers that are handy just about anywhere. We will make the cube shaped organizer in class, but the pattern also includes a rectangle-shaped one that is great for inside a purse or tote bag. Both sizes are made with PelTex so they will hold their shape well. The have several interior pockets to keep small items handy and two exterior zippered pockets which will be a snap to put in because Atkinson Designs has a groovy zipper technique. Once you learn how, you'll want to make one for your office, your sewing room, next to your favorite chair…. Instructor: Jill Dalton Saturday, May 3 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm $20 plus pattern
CLUBS 30’s Club Calling all lover’s of 30’s fabrics. This club is for you! This club is a place for lovers of 30's fabric to come together and sew projects using their favorite fabric. There will be "Show and Tell" of our love affair with our fabric and the sharing of ideas and patterns. Each meeting will feature a block that can be made. For those who are interested in being 30's angels, baby quilts will be made from 30's fabrics and donated to local charities. Instructor: Carol Ann Santarosa Fourth Monday of the month 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm $60.00 per year membership (join at any time)
Beginner’s Club You have taken a beginning quilting class – what do you do next? If you are relatively new to quilting or have been away from quilting and would like some guidance then join Paulette and increase your quilting skills and knowledge. Instructor: Paulette Trafecanty First Monday of each Month 10:00 am to 12:30 pm $60 per year or $10 for a single class
Whatcha Got? This fun zipper bag has a vinyl window so you can see what is inside. Better yet, it is made with Moda Candy (or any 2 ½” squares). Wednesday, July 23 10:30 am to 1:30 pm $20 plus pattern
Zippy Strippy These small zipper bags use an easy zipper technique. You will never fear putting zippers in bags again! These make great makeup bags, sewing accessory bags and gifts. They are quick to sew and are fun to make over and over again. Instructor: Jill Dalton Saturday, July 5 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm $20.00 plus pattern
Charm School Breakfast Club Charm Packs are so much fun! Forty-two wonderful squares of fabric to enjoy. Every other month we will make a cute small quilt from the book “Country Threads Goes to Charm School”. These quilts use a variety of techniques, one charm pack, and small amounts of background fabric. It is easy to enlarge these patterns just by using more charm squares. Breakfast and a charm lesson provided. Instructors: Jill Dalton and Carol Ann Santarosa Second Tuesday every other month 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Join at any time for a pro-rated amount. $60.00 for six sessions
Jo’s Little Women’s Club 2014
This is the Jo Morton’s 13th Jo’s Little Women’s Club. Each time she has nine wonderful patterns for small quilts. These patterns are available exclusively to Jo’s Club members and are not for sale anywhere else. Each month for twelve months you will receive a pattern (the shop will provide three additional patterns) and a fun and informative class Instructor: Carolyn Lessing First Wednesday of each month starting April $85.00
Knot-y Embroidery Ladies Club Join others who share your passion for hand embroidery. Each month Carolyn will share a new stitch with the club. If you are new to embroidery, please take our beginning embroidery class before joining this club. Instructor: Carolyn Lessing Third Monday of each month 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Third Tuesday: 10:30 pm to 2:30 pm $30.00 for six months
Paper Piecing Club Do you love to foundation piece? Well, so do we. Join this fun group. You can work on the group project or your own individual project. Instructor: Paulette Trafecanty Club meets the 4th Friday of each month 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm $60 per year or $10 for a single session You may join at any time.
Table Runner Breakfast Club Every other month you will make a fun table runner. These table runners go together quickly and make great seasonal pieces for your own home or great gifts for family or friends. Join us for breakfast, sewing and companionship. Instructors: Carol Ann Santarosa and Jill Dalton Second Tuesday every other month. A limited number of kits will be available. 8:00 am to 10:00 am May 13 and July 8 Join us at any time for a prorated amount. $60.00 per year
Tea Towel and Redwork Club Come enjoy hand embroidery with a great group of women. We stitch, share project ideas and laugh and enjoy our time. Instructor: Jill Dalton Fourth Thursday of each month 10:30 am to 12:30 pm OR 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm You may join at any time. $30 for six months
Twister Club Join the fun and twist with us. This fun quilting technique is easy and the quilts are great. A new project will be introduced each session. You are free to work on any twister project you want. Instructor: Carol Ann Santarosa First Thursday of each month 10:30 am to 1:30 pm OR 6:00 to 9:00 Join at anytime and pay a pro-rated amount $60 per year
Stitch Zakka Social Club Zakka is a Japanese word for “many things”. It has become a fashion and design phenomenon from Japan to Asia to the United States. Zakka refers to anything that is graceful, functional and sewn and improves our home, life and appearance. Twenty-two designers have contributed to the book Stitch Zakka with their ideas. We will be making these great projects, one a month, working our way through this fabulous stitching book. Kits will be available for your convenience. Instructor: Pam Champoux Fourth Tuesday of the month (no December) You may join at any time. 10:30 am to 2:30 pm $60.00 per year
We Gather Together (Primitive Applique) Primitive applique at it's best! This club is for everyone who loves primitive applique. This year the group will be working on Jan Patek’s “Christmas 101” and/or Minick & Simpson’s “Victory Girls”. This group encourages creativity, so you are welcome to pick your own project. There is lots of sharing of projects, ideas and techniques. All levels are welcome. You can join at any time. Instructors: Jill Dalton, LaRon Golden, Dixie Howard Fourth Tuesday of each month 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm $60.00 for one year
Wool Club
Bertie’s Year
Felted wool is wonderful to work with! It feels great, it is easy to work with and the projects have a wonderful richness to them. In this club, you have the choice of two different monthly wool projects to work on. We share project ideas with each other, discuss techniques for working with wool and enjoy the company of others who share our passions. Instructor: Jill Dalton Second Friday of each month 1:30 pm to 3:30 $30 for six months
All Blocks of the month are available to be shipped directly to your home or to be picked up in our shop. Follow Bertie's adventures through the year in this FUN Block of the Month from Bonnie Sullivan. Every month starting in September you will receive a pattern and the Woolies Flannel / Shadow Play Flannel to create a little quilt that measures 13" x 17". The kit also contains the binding and backing. Button and floss kits will be available for an additional charge.
Kids are Quilting
What are Woolies Flannels?? They look like wool, feel soft like wool, wash like cotton, but won't make you itch like wool can. Woolies flannels come in classic designs like herringbones, plaids, tweeds and dots in rich colors.
Kids from ages nine to seventeen are invited to join this weekly class and learn to quilt. Instructor: Wendi Weston Please call for more information
This program starts in October 2014. Registration Fee: $24.95 Monthly Kits : $28.00 per month
KIDS CLASSES
BLOCKS OF THE MONTH All Stitched Up All Blocks of the month are available to be shipped directly to your home or to be picked up in our shop. This is a new block of the month by Kathy Schmitz. There are twelve tablemats. Each contains a pieced quilt block and seasonal embroidery. Your kits will contain the fabrics to make each tablemat. You may also sign up to receive a supplemental quilt block kit. That will enable you to make the block twice; once for the tablemat and once for a quilt. We will provide a quilt setting pattern or you can challenge yourself to create your very own setting. Each month you will also receive a bookmark that matches the tablemat. You will also receive a custom lapel pin designed by Kathy Schmitz. Registration Fee: $24.95 Kit Fee $20.00 per month or $25.00 for the two block kit Program starts in April 2014 It is not too late to join!
Day Dream – Michael Miller Clubhouse 2014 All Blocks of the month are available to be shipped directly to your home or to be picked up in our shop. Surround yourself with soft, relaxing hues. Clubhouse combines traditional quilting techniques with beautiful, contemporary fabric designs. No templates required! This quilt is perfect for confident beginners to experienced quilters. The ten-month program will start in June 2014 Quilt finishes 86” x 104” Sign up now to guarantee your kits. Registration Fee: $24.95 Kit Fee: $29.00 per month for 10 months The demonstration only classes are Free.
House Warming Party All Blocks of the month are available to be shipped directly to your home or to be picked up in our shop.
If you see a class you are interested in, please sign up early! Classes have a minimum number of students in order for it to “go”. By waiting too long, your class may be filled or you may have been the one person needed to meet the minimum enrollment.
This is a six-month block of the month featuring the beautiful “Home for the Holidays” fabrics by Faye Burgos. The pattern is from Bloom Creek. The quilt features a center medallion with birdhouses and birds surrounded by pieced blocks. The colors are perfect for Christmas, but the prints are such that this quilt can be used year round. Registration Fee: $24.95 Kit Fee: $29.00 per month for six months
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Free demonstrations will held the third Saturday of each month at 10:30 am.
SOS – Block of the Month Make-up Did you miss your regularly scheduled Block of the Month? Join us on the second Thursday of each month to get the tips and tricks you missed and to work on your block. Instructor: Jill Dalton Free for those enrolled in BOM programs.
EVENTS Fifth Saturday of the Month “Backing Sale” Bring in your finished quilt top and purchase the backing fabric for that top at 20% off.
Class Policy: Pre-‐-‐-‐registration is required for all classes. Once payment has been received, you are considered enrolled and will receive a supply list. Cancellation: Cancellations are accepted up to seven days in advance of the class for a store credit. If Fabric Garden cancels a class, you may take a store credit or a refund. Block of the Month Programs: When you sign up for a Block of the Month, you are making a commitment to purchase ALL of the kits for that class.
www.fabricgardenquiltshop.com email: [email protected]
It is time for a new schedule already! My how time flies when you are having fun. We have many fun quilt classes and project classes that we hope you will enjoy. Below are the descriptions of the classes. Remember that you can visit the shop to see the class samples or visit the website to see photos of the samples. We have all sorts of new fabrics arriving daily. Winter Wonderland by Bunny Hill Designs arrived last week. If you have been dreaming of starting a red work project, this is the fabric for you. We will be kitting up this fabric for the pattern “Christmas Wheels”. New Jo Morton and Molly B. Reproduction fabrics just arrived -‐ “gorgeous” is all I have to say about that! Christmas and Halloween fabrics will begin arriving this month and next month. These lines move quickly out of the shop, so don’t put off your Christmas projects until the last minute or the best fabrics will be gone. We have added some extra project classes in July to get you started on your Christmas gift making. As we find more fun projects we will continue to add to the list. We invite you to come join the fun at Fabric Garden, Jill, Carol, Carolyn, Julie, Linda, Pam, and Sharin
QUILTING/EMBROIDERY CLASSES Applique Sit and Stitch Come enjoy an evening of handwork, good company and treats. Jill can help you with your applique, embroidery and wool questions. Instructor: Jill Dalton Third Tuesday of each month 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm $10.00 per session
Beginning Embroidery Many quilt patterns are now using hand embroidery in the designs. If you have never tried hand embroidery or have been away from it for years, this class will get you going. During this three week class, you will not only learn all the basic stitches, you will learn about preparing your fabrics, stabilizing your fabrics and about using various types of floss and perle cottons. Instructor: Carolyn Lessing Wednesday, May 14, 21 and 28 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm OR 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm $55.00
Beginning Machine Quilting Veronica is going to teach you the basics of how to quilt with your sewing machine. The class will take the stress out of Beginning Machine Quilting. Bring your machine, take a breath and let's have fun! Veronica is well known on the west coast and quilts for many designers. She comes to us from the Mt. Shasta area and her California teaching is done exclusively at Fabric Garden. Instructor: Veronica Nurmi Friday, October 24 10:30 am to 3:30 pm $65.00
Beginning Needle Turn Applique Jill will take you through the basics of this classic technique while you make a small wall hanging. Learn how to prepare your pieces, how to turn points and inner points, how to make beautiful circles and curves and how to make vines. Instructor: Jill Dalton Wednesday, August 13, 20, 27 $45.00
Dinner in the Garden What could be better than an evening of sewing and dinner that you didn’t have to cook or clean up? Join us for an enjoyable evening of sewing, dinner, dessert and prizes. You bring the sewing and we will provide the food and fun. May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm $25.00 per session
Double Mitered Binding The method of using one long binding strip and flipping at each corner often gives a less than wonderful looking corner. The double mitered binding technique will give you beautiful corners every time. Instructor: Carol Ann Santarosa Tuesday, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5 11 am to 1 pm $15.00
Fallen Leaf (Table runner and Place Mats) Grab a Bali Pop or Jelly Roll and let’s start sewing! If you are a quilter who runs from the dreaded “A” word (applique)…come on back! In this class you will learn how easy it is to turn raw edges under with fusible interfacing. Then, we simply fuse the leave in place and stitch them on by machine. “Fallen Leaf” makes a 54” x 18” table runner and six 12” x 18” place mats. There is enough fabric in the Bali Pop or Jelly Roll for all of the colorful piecing, leaves, AND bindings. Instructor: Marcia Harmening Marcia is the owner and designer of Happy Stash Quilts. She has more than 40 patterns and two books in publication. Wednesday, June 25 10:30 am to 5:00 pm $50.00 plus pattern
Learn to Quilt A basic beginning quilts class for those wanting to learn how to quilt. A quilt top will be made in this six-week program. The beginner will learn what notions and tools are needed, the names of quilt blocks, quilting terminology, how to cut and piece fabric accurately, how to use rulers, a rotary cutter, etc. It is everything you wanted to know about quilting and were afraid to ask. Let’s get started quilting!! Instructors: Carol Ann Santarosa & Jill Dalton Friday, June 13, 20, 27, July11, 18, 25 10:30 am to 1:30 pm $75.00 plus book
Let’s Get Past Stippling There is life after stippling. Veronica will show you the ease of free motion vines, swirls, flowers, stars, feathers and more with her no mark method of machine quilting. You will be impressed with your skill level by the end of the day! Instructor: Veronica Nurmi Saturday, October 25 10:30 am to 3:30 pm $65.00
Morning Sew with Jill Bring in one of your unfinished projects and get to sewing. Jill will be there to lend a hand and keep you motivated. Snacks provided. Instructor: Jill Dalton Third Wednesday of each month 9:00 am to 1:00 pm $10.00 per session
Painless, Pinless, Perfectly Pieced Circles Did you know that you can piece a perfect circle in six minutes without pins? This method is simple enough for beginners and opens up endless possibilities for the experienced quilter as well. Why limit your piecing to straight lines when you can piece (not applique) a perfect circle withoug pins?? Instructor: Kathy Murry Monday, June 23 10:30 am to 12:30 pm $25.00
Picnic Quilt
Storm at Sea Learn to make this classic quilt. Many of us have this on our “Quilting Bucket List”. Now is the time to check it off. Although, this quilt is like potato chips – you can’t make just one! Instructor: Caroline Lunstra Monday, June 16 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm $45.00
PROJECT CLASSES Beatle Bag
Join us to make this lovely strip-pieced quilt. Enjoy a relaxing Friday evening with a shared dinner and snack. You will make as many of these fun blocks as time allows. This quilt will look great in batiks, 30s fabrics or even as a two color quilt. Instructor: Linda Meyer-Ehly Friday, May 30 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm $35.00 plus book
The Beatle Bag is your personalized traveling bag. We use it as a sewing kit, but you could store beads, flosses, make-up or jewelry. Great for all kinds of uses. Want to make more than one; we have extra sets of inserts available also. Jill will walk you through making this bag. Bring a picnic lunch to class. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Instructor: Jill Dalton Saturday, May 31 or Monday, July 14 10:00 am to 4:00 pm $40.00 plus pattern
Quilts of Honor
Classmate
Join this friendly group and sew quilt tops for our veterans. First Friday of each month 10:30 am to 3:30 pm May 2, June 6, No July Session, August 1 Free
3’s The Magic Number / Christmas in July 3 Fabrics, 3 Yards, 3 Hours and you have a quilt top for a special Christmas gift. Your fabric choice makes this star quilt a unique gift for someone special. Warning: Next year those who want to be on your “special” Christmas list will double. Instructor: Carolyn Lessing Thursday, July 17 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm $20 plus pattern
Do you need to organize your sewing supplies? Then this is the class for you. These organizers are easy and fun to make - especially with some tips on how to sew with vinyl. Fill your pockets, fold the tote and you are ready to go! Instructor: Jill Dalton Saturday, June 7 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm $20.00 plus pattern
Hot Bowl Hot Pad Are you tired of burning your fingers when taking a bowl out of the microwave? Make this bowl shaped hot pad for microwaving and save your fingers. Two fat quarters and batting make this quick and easy hot bowl hot pad. Your fabric choice can match your kitchen decor or dishes. Why not make a special hot pad for each member of your family and friends. Instructor: Carolyn Lessing Wednesday, July 17 10:30 am to 1:30 pm AND 6 pm to 9 pm $20 plus pattern
Pillowcase Learn to make a French seamed pillowcase. No raw edges and no hand sewing. Instruction is $15.00 or FREE with the purchase of fabric to make your pillowcase. Instructor: Carol Ann Santarosa First Tuesday of the Month May 6, June 3, July 1,August 5 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm $15.00
Pockets to Go Need a place to keep your sewing supplies or know a student who needs to organize their school supplies? We'll be making organizers that are handy just about anywhere. We will make the cube shaped organizer in class, but the pattern also includes a rectangle-shaped one that is great for inside a purse or tote bag. Both sizes are made with PelTex so they will hold their shape well. The have several interior pockets to keep small items handy and two exterior zippered pockets which will be a snap to put in because Atkinson Designs has a groovy zipper technique. Once you learn how, you'll want to make one for your office, your sewing room, next to your favorite chair…. Instructor: Jill Dalton Saturday, May 3 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm $20 plus pattern
CLUBS 30’s Club Calling all lover’s of 30’s fabrics. This club is for you! This club is a place for lovers of 30's fabric to come together and sew projects using their favorite fabric. There will be "Show and Tell" of our love affair with our fabric and the sharing of ideas and patterns. Each meeting will feature a block that can be made. For those who are interested in being 30's angels, baby quilts will be made from 30's fabrics and donated to local charities. Instructor: Carol Ann Santarosa Fourth Monday of the month 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm $60.00 per year membership (join at any time)
Beginner’s Club You have taken a beginning quilting class – what do you do next? If you are relatively new to quilting or have been away from quilting and would like some guidance then join Paulette and increase your quilting skills and knowledge. Instructor: Paulette Trafecanty First Monday of each Month 10:00 am to 12:30 pm $60 per year or $10 for a single class
Whatcha Got? This fun zipper bag has a vinyl window so you can see what is inside. Better yet, it is made with Moda Candy (or any 2 ½” squares). Wednesday, July 23 10:30 am to 1:30 pm $20 plus pattern
Zippy Strippy These small zipper bags use an easy zipper technique. You will never fear putting zippers in bags again! These make great makeup bags, sewing accessory bags and gifts. They are quick to sew and are fun to make over and over again. Instructor: Jill Dalton Saturday, July 5 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm $20.00 plus pattern
Charm School Breakfast Club Charm Packs are so much fun! Forty-two wonderful squares of fabric to enjoy. Every other month we will make a cute small quilt from the book “Country Threads Goes to Charm School”. These quilts use a variety of techniques, one charm pack, and small amounts of background fabric. It is easy to enlarge these patterns just by using more charm squares. Breakfast and a charm lesson provided. Instructors: Jill Dalton and Carol Ann Santarosa Second Tuesday every other month 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Join at any time for a pro-rated amount. $60.00 for six sessions
Jo’s Little Women’s Club 2014
This is the Jo Morton’s 13th Jo’s Little Women’s Club. Each time she has nine wonderful patterns for small quilts. These patterns are available exclusively to Jo’s Club members and are not for sale anywhere else. Each month for twelve months you will receive a pattern (the shop will provide three additional patterns) and a fun and informative class Instructor: Carolyn Lessing First Wednesday of each month starting April $85.00
Knot-y Embroidery Ladies Club Join others who share your passion for hand embroidery. Each month Carolyn will share a new stitch with the club. If you are new to embroidery, please take our beginning embroidery class before joining this club. Instructor: Carolyn Lessing Third Monday of each month 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Third Tuesday: 10:30 pm to 2:30 pm $30.00 for six months
Paper Piecing Club Do you love to foundation piece? Well, so do we. Join this fun group. You can work on the group project or your own individual project. Instructor: Paulette Trafecanty Club meets the 4th Friday of each month 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm $60 per year or $10 for a single session You may join at any time.
Table Runner Breakfast Club Every other month you will make a fun table runner. These table runners go together quickly and make great seasonal pieces for your own home or great gifts for family or friends. Join us for breakfast, sewing and companionship. Instructors: Carol Ann Santarosa and Jill Dalton Second Tuesday every other month. A limited number of kits will be available. 8:00 am to 10:00 am May 13 and July 8 Join us at any time for a prorated amount. $60.00 per year
Tea Towel and Redwork Club Come enjoy hand embroidery with a great group of women. We stitch, share project ideas and laugh and enjoy our time. Instructor: Jill Dalton Fourth Thursday of each month 10:30 am to 12:30 pm OR 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm You may join at any time. $30 for six months
Twister Club Join the fun and twist with us. This fun quilting technique is easy and the quilts are great. A new project will be introduced each session. You are free to work on any twister project you want. Instructor: Carol Ann Santarosa First Thursday of each month 10:30 am to 1:30 pm OR 6:00 to 9:00 Join at anytime and pay a pro-rated amount $60 per year
Stitch Zakka Social Club Zakka is a Japanese word for “many things”. It has become a fashion and design phenomenon from Japan to Asia to the United States. Zakka refers to anything that is graceful, functional and sewn and improves our home, life and appearance. Twenty-two designers have contributed to the book Stitch Zakka with their ideas. We will be making these great projects, one a month, working our way through this fabulous stitching book. Kits will be available for your convenience. Instructor: Pam Champoux Fourth Tuesday of the month (no December) You may join at any time. 10:30 am to 2:30 pm $60.00 per year
We Gather Together (Primitive Applique) Primitive applique at it's best! This club is for everyone who loves primitive applique. This year the group will be working on Jan Patek’s “Christmas 101” and/or Minick & Simpson’s “Victory Girls”. This group encourages creativity, so you are welcome to pick your own project. There is lots of sharing of projects, ideas and techniques. All levels are welcome. You can join at any time. Instructors: Jill Dalton, LaRon Golden, Dixie Howard Fourth Tuesday of each month 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm $60.00 for one year
Wool Club
Bertie’s Year
Felted wool is wonderful to work with! It feels great, it is easy to work with and the projects have a wonderful richness to them. In this club, you have the choice of two different monthly wool projects to work on. We share project ideas with each other, discuss techniques for working with wool and enjoy the company of others who share our passions. Instructor: Jill Dalton Second Friday of each month 1:30 pm to 3:30 $30 for six months
All Blocks of the month are available to be shipped directly to your home or to be picked up in our shop. Follow Bertie's adventures through the year in this FUN Block of the Month from Bonnie Sullivan. Every month starting in September you will receive a pattern and the Woolies Flannel / Shadow Play Flannel to create a little quilt that measures 13" x 17". The kit also contains the binding and backing. Button and floss kits will be available for an additional charge.
Kids are Quilting
What are Woolies Flannels?? They look like wool, feel soft like wool, wash like cotton, but won't make you itch like wool can. Woolies flannels come in classic designs like herringbones, plaids, tweeds and dots in rich colors.
Kids from ages nine to seventeen are invited to join this weekly class and learn to quilt. Instructor: Wendi Weston Please call for more information
This program starts in October 2014. Registration Fee: $24.95 Monthly Kits : $28.00 per month
KIDS CLASSES
BLOCKS OF THE MONTH All Stitched Up All Blocks of the month are available to be shipped directly to your home or to be picked up in our shop. This is a new block of the month by Kathy Schmitz. There are twelve tablemats. Each contains a pieced quilt block and seasonal embroidery. Your kits will contain the fabrics to make each tablemat. You may also sign up to receive a supplemental quilt block kit. That will enable you to make the block twice; once for the tablemat and once for a quilt. We will provide a quilt setting pattern or you can challenge yourself to create your very own setting. Each month you will also receive a bookmark that matches the tablemat. You will also receive a custom lapel pin designed by Kathy Schmitz. Registration Fee: $24.95 Kit Fee $20.00 per month or $25.00 for the two block kit Program starts in April 2014 It is not too late to join!
Day Dream – Michael Miller Clubhouse 2014 All Blocks of the month are available to be shipped directly to your home or to be picked up in our shop. Surround yourself with soft, relaxing hues. Clubhouse combines traditional quilting techniques with beautiful, contemporary fabric designs. No templates required! This quilt is perfect for confident beginners to experienced quilters. The ten-month program will start in June 2014 Quilt finishes 86” x 104” Sign up now to guarantee your kits. Registration Fee: $24.95 Kit Fee: $29.00 per month for 10 months The demonstration only classes are Free.
House Warming Party All Blocks of the month are available to be shipped directly to your home or to be picked up in our shop.
If you see a class you are interested in, please sign up early! Classes have a minimum number of students in order for it to “go”. By waiting too long, your class may be filled or you may have been the one person needed to meet the minimum enrollment.
This is a six-month block of the month featuring the beautiful “Home for the Holidays” fabrics by Faye Burgos. The pattern is from Bloom Creek. The quilt features a center medallion with birdhouses and birds surrounded by pieced blocks. The colors are perfect for Christmas, but the prints are such that this quilt can be used year round. Registration Fee: $24.95 Kit Fee: $29.00 per month for six months
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Free demonstrations will held the third Saturday of each month at 10:30 am.
SOS – Block of the Month Make-up Did you miss your regularly scheduled Block of the Month? Join us on the second Thursday of each month to get the tips and tricks you missed and to work on your block. Instructor: Jill Dalton Free for those enrolled in BOM programs.
EVENTS Fifth Saturday of the Month “Backing Sale” Bring in your finished quilt top and purchase the backing fabric for that top at 20% off.
Class Policy: Pre-‐-‐-‐registration is required for all classes. Once payment has been received, you are considered enrolled and will receive a supply list. Cancellation: Cancellations are accepted up to seven days in advance of the class for a store credit. If Fabric Garden cancels a class, you may take a store credit or a refund. Block of the Month Programs: When you sign up for a Block of the Month, you are making a commitment to purchase ALL of the kits for that class.
