Classes
Quilting

Beginners—Start to Finish    $70

Instructor: Sonja Shogren

C3692 Wednesday(s)    February 8, 15, 22, 29    6:00-9:00Pm

If you always have wanted to learn how to make a quilt - come and join us for four relaxing evenings. This class will teach you how to make a quilt from start to finish, including straight-line machine quilting and finishing the quilt with a binding. This is a true beginner's class.

This is an ideal class for "busy" people -- almost no homework! Also, a good class for a young person who is experimenting to see if he/she enjoys sewing.

Skill level - Beginner

The Easiest Beginner Quilt –The Rail Fence Pattern    $70

Instructor: Sue Miskovic

C3686 Sunday(s)    February 5, 12, 19, 26    1:30-4:30pm

Explore a new hobby or just make a small quilt for yourself, a family member or a friend. This quilt can be made in two sizes, a lap size or a baby quilt. You will learn all the cutting, sewing and finishing techniques you need to create this charming quilt. Techniques include safe use of a rotary cutter, sewing quarter inch seams, adding borders, machine quilting and binding. Students will have homework to complete between classes.

Skill level - Beginner and up. Should have a working knowledge of a basic sewing machine.

Match Play    $70

Instructor: Sonja Shogren

C3689 Tuesday(s)    February 7, 21 and March 6    10:00am-1:00pm

Note: This is a DAYTIME class this winter.

Design and create a quilt top with three different-sized blocks. Multiple colors or different shades of one color: Your choice! A fun contemporary quilt.

Skill level - All

Frames, Sashing and Borders - Proportion and Color    $70

Instructor: Sonja Shogren

Note: Choose either a DAYTIME or an EVENING class this winter.

C3694 Tuesday(s)          February 14, 28 and March 13    10:00Am-1:00Pm (DAYTIME)
C3709 Wednesday(s)    March 7, 21 and April 4                       6:00-9:00Pm (EVENING)

We like a “panel” – and, the idea of a quick quilt. Yet… what to do with the panel? Experiment with color, proportion and different possibilities while framing your panel -or blocks - and/or adding sashing and borders. This class will also help if you have a finished center and are struggling with borders.

Skill level - All

Fundamentals of Machine Piecing    $30

Instructor: Sue Miskovic

C3682 Tuesday January 24    6:00-9:00Pm
C3705 Wednesday February 29    10:00Am-1:00Pm
C3707 Monday March 5          6:00-9:00Pm

We will start from the beginning learning to sew consistent quarter-inch seam allowances. Then we will move on to sewing strip sets, four-patches and nine-patches, and half-square triangles. Working with bias edges will be discussed. This class is meant to teach you the basic techniques needed to construct many basic pieced blocks. Pressing and measuring tips and techniques will be included.

Skill level - Beginner

Improve Your Machine Piecing    $30

Instructor: Sue Miskovic

C3683 Sunday January 29          1:30-4:30pm
C3701 Friday February 24       10:00Am-1:00Pm
C3725 Tuesday April 10             6:00-9:00Pm

Tired of piecing blocks that don’t come out the right size? The goal of this class is more proficiency in your piecing. We will concentrate on some of the small things that can affect your accuracy. Tips and techniques on cutting, pressing, marking, and sewing will be shared. Each student may bring in a block pattern which they have found challenging and solutions will be discussed.

Skill level - Beginner with ability to sew accurate quarter-inch seams

Split Log Cabin (Sliced Steps)    $30

Instructor: Jane Hall

C3720 Friday March 30    10:00Am-1:00Pm

Begin a wallhanging by slicing a simple Log Cabin variation into measured segments, which are then mixed up and recombined, creating colorful unpredictable shapes and forms. Work first with paper blocks, then work in fabric, sewing and cutting up!

Skill level - Beginner

Foundations of Foundation Piecing- a lecture/demo for Saturday Sampler Participants    $15

Instructor: Jane Hall

C3704 Monday February 27    6:30-8:00Pm

This class will be covering basics of foundation piecing for the alternate block of the 2012 Saturday Sampler quilt. Techniques include creating the foundation, cutting fabric and how to piece the block using the foundation method.

Skill level - All

Hand Quilting: The Final Touch    $30

Instructor: Jane Hall

C3713 Friday March 16    10:00Am-1:00Pm

Learn or brush up the basics of hand quilting as you work on a Feathered leaf spray design.

Designing, marking, tools, batting and how to start and stop with NO KNOTS!.

Skill level - All

Trapunto    $30

Instructor: Evelyn Judson

C3703 Monday February 27    10:00-1:00Pm
C3834 Monday April 30            10:00-1:00Pm

Learn three quick and easy ways to give a rich 3-dimensional look to your machine quilting while making a small wall hanging. $5 materials fee payable to instructor.

Skill level - Advanced beginner at free motion work.

T-Shirt Quilt    $60

Instructor: Sylvia Greene

C3688 Monday February 6, 13                6:00-9:00Pm
C3691 Wednesday February 8, 15       10:00Am-1:00Pm

Stitch a priceless memento for yourself or a loved one using their treasured t-shirts. We will be making a lap quilt out of 12-16 shirts. These make great graduation gifts. Come join us to make a one-of-a-kind creation!

Skill level - Advanced beginners and above.

Free-Motion Quilting    $30

Instructor: Sandy Fitzpatrick

C3680 Monday January 23    1:30-4:30Pm
C3702 Friday February 24    1:30-4:30Pm
C3716 Monday March 19      1:30-4:30Pm

Are you tired of stitching in the ditch and straight line quilting?

Expand your horizons with free-motion quilting.

Whether you are just a beginner or need more design options, join us for this fun and exciting class.

Sandy will bring lots of quilts and give you the information and courage to try this fun and easy way of quilting.

Skill level - Beginner and above

Skillbuilder — Machine Quilting Part 1   $30

Instructor: Sue Miskovic

C3690 Tuesday February 7    1:30-4:30Pm
C3718 Tuesday March 6       6:00-9:00Pm
C3833 Sunday April 22          1:30-4:30Pm

Learn the basics of straightline machine quilting using the preprinted Skillbuilder Sampler I panel. You will work with a walking foot to practice grid, cross-hatch, channel and stitch-in-the-ditch quilting. You will also learn how to maneuver larger projects. Lots of sewing time in this class. Note: These dates are the last time this class will be taught using the Skillbuilder panel.

Students are expected to pin-baste their projects prior to class.

Skill level - Beginner

Skillbuilder — Machine Quilting Part 2   $30

Instructor: Sue Miskovic

C3697 Tuesday February 21    1:30-4:30Pm
C3708 Tuesday March 20           6:00-9:00Pm
C3928 Sunday April 29              1:30-4:30Pm

This class is a continuation of Skillbuilder—Machine Quilting Part 1. Learn the basics of free-motion machine quilting using preprinted Skillbuilder Sampler I panel. We work with a darning foot to practice quilting borders, backgrounds, stippling and more complex quilting designs. Lots of tips and lots of sewing time. We will also discuss planning for your own projects.

Must complete Skillbuilder—Machine Quilting 1 or equivalent. Students are expected to have projects prepared with grid lines prior to class.

Skill level - Beginner

Step Out of Stippling!    $35 Plus Book

Instructor: Bethany Pease

Cxxx Saturday February 4    2:30-5:00Pm

Have you mastered the basics of machine quilting but feel “stuck in a rut” as you quilt the same 1-2 designs on every project?

Plan to take your quilting skills to the next level! Learn not only how to stitch beyond the basics, but also how to create entirely new designs of your own from the vast array of inspiration around you. This “no rules,” approach is fun and easier than you think!

After completing the class, you will not only be equipped with skills for tackling intermediate level designs, but you also begin to develop an eye for recognizing potential designs and creating them from the world around you.

Skill level - Confident Beginner: - Must have beginner-quilting experience.