Basic Quiltmaking Techniques

Beginning Embroidery – Judy Oberkrom

Sun., Jan. 29  -  1:30-4:00

Have you often wished you knew how to embroider?  Have you admired those wonderful quilts done in red work, blue work, and black work? If you have, join Judy to learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches useful for creating a myriad of projects.  Kit Fee $3.  Class Fee $20.

Beginning Hand Appliqué – Kathy Delaney

Session #1 – Sat., Feb. 4, 18, & Mar. 3  -  10:00-12:30

Session #2 – Mon., Mar. 26, April 9, & 30  -  10:00-12:30

Kathy will share with you her most favorite techniques, her slickest tricks and offer plenty of easy and useful tips for hand appliqué.  This 3-part class gives you plenty of opportunity to practice what Kathy teaches.  The wall-quilt project can end up as a pillow or the center medallion of a quilt.  Some basic quiltmaking knowledge and rotary cutting experience is required.  Kit Fee $8.  Class Fee $50.

Beginning Quilt Making – Ilyse Moore

Session #1 – Sat., Feb. 4, 18, & Mar. 3  -  1:00-4:00

Session #2 – Wed., Mar. 28, April 11, & 25  -  10:00-12:30

Are you ready to start a new, fun and rewarding hobby? Beginning quiltmaking is just the class to get you started. We will be making a sampler table topper or runner.  You will learn about fabric selection, accurate rotary cutting, machine piecing, quilt top assembly, basting, and binding techniques. Although previous sewing experience is not required, please familiarize yourself and practice operating your machine before coming to class.  Kit Fee $2.50.  Class Fee $55.

Decorative Machine Appliqué – Kelly Ashton

Mon., Mar. 5  -  10:00-12:30

Master the basics of fusible machine appliqué and learn many valuable tips while creating this darling "wall quilt".   So, don't "bee" fearful - just come and have fun!  Machine piecing and rotary cutting experience required.  Pattern Fee $7.  Class Fee $20.

Fine Hand Quilting – Linda Potter

Sun., April 15  -  1:00-5:00

Would you like to create an Heirloom Quilt that can be handed down from one generation to the next, or would you just like to learn how to hand quilt or how to improve your hand quilting stitches?  If so, join Linda to perfect the art of Fine Hand Quilting.  While using pre-marked quilt squares, you will learn tips and tricks for developing and perfecting tiny little quilting stitches.  In addition, Linda will cover basting for hand quilting, quilt marking, and the basics of choosing thimbles, threads, and batting.  Class Fee $35.

Hand Piecing: Basics - Simple Star - Donna Thomas

Sun., Jan. 22  -  1:00-4:30

Learn the lost art of simple hand piecing.  The simple star block is a lovely old block that can be colored to create all kinds of designs.  These blocks make a nice table runner as well.  With only 8 pieces in a block, they go together quickly.  Come rediscover the pleasure in the process of hand piecing!  All skill levels.  Class fee $35.

Hand Piecing: Intermediate - Piece in the Garden – Donna Thomas

Sat., Jan. 28 & Feb. 25  -  10:00-4:00

Just in time for spring, this pretty floral wall hanging is chocked full of things to learn, such as basic hand piecing, curves, diamonds, set-in seams and basic lo-tech hand qpplique.  We’ll spend two workshop days covering it all. Some basic hand piecing skills preferred.  Book Fee $25.95 less 20%.  Class fee $60.

Introduction to Paper Piecing – Jenise Cantlon

Sat., April 28  -  10:00-12:30

Have you stopped yourself from making a beautiful quilt because it is paper pieced?  Would you like to learn a method of paper piecing that is simple and easy to understand?  Come join Jenise as she teaches you her quick and accurate method of paper piecing.  This is a beginning level technique class that will take you from the simple shape of a heart, to the spikes of a Mariners’ Compass.  Learn how to fearlessly sew any pattern and work with striped fabrics and one way designs too!  Machine piecing and rotary cutting experience required.  Class fee $20.

Invisible Machine Appliqué – Kelly Ashton

Sun., April 29  -  1:00-4:00

Everyone loves the look of fine hand appliqué, but many of us don't have the time or the patience to invest.  Well, you don't have to abandon the "hand-appliqué look" - we'll just do it by machine!  This technique can be adapted to almost any hand or fusible appliqué pattern.  It's fairly fast, and loads of fun!  Come and give it a try!  A good working knowledge of your sewing machine is required.  Class Fee $30.

Machine Quilting Basics – Kelly Ashton

Sat., Mar. 24  -  10:00-3:30

Do you love to piece tops but can't seem to find the time to get the hand quilting done?  Then, this is the class for you!  Kelly will teach you the basics of straight line and free-motion machine quilting so you can finish your tops in no time!  A good working knowledge of your sewing machine is required.  Kit Fee $22.50 for a pre-printed pre-basted quilt top, including batting and backing.  Class Fee $40.

 Rotary Cutting – Jeanne Poore 

Tues., Jan. 24  -  10:00-12:30

If you’ve never used a rotary cutter or if you’ve tried to figure out the best way to use a rotary cutter and failed, then this is the class for you.  Join Jeanne as she covers the ins and outs of this fabulous tool.  Class Fee $20.