6 Halves Make a Whole Sampler - Adv. Beginner (Viv) Construct a quilt with 12 blocks that start with six 1/2-yard cuts and background. You’ll use the new Creative Grids house ruler to cut triangles, trapezoids, parallelograms, diamonds and more. Come to each monthly demo with your blocks complete and earn $$ off your finishing kit! Demos every 1st Thursday, 6-8PM beginning August 5
There is no fee for these class/demos, but you must purchase fabric kit, book and ruler. Kits available now!
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Easy Striped Table Runner — All Levels (Heidi) This table runner from The Quilt Company is the EASIEST project you will ever make! Five seams and the top is finished. Choose a multi-patterned stripe; the magic is in the 60 degree triangle ruler! Tuesday, August 10, 6-8:30PM $20 + pattern
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Think Inside the Box! - Advanced Beg. (Debbie M) These 60 degree diamonds come together in vertical rows making stacked cubes that appear three-dimensional. Fill your boxes with themed novelties! Use the new ombre fabrics for perfectly shaded sides. Thursday, September 9 & Wednesday September 15, 6-9PM Fee: $45 + book/ruler
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Learn to Quilt - Beginner (Lanie) This special beginner class, developed by a seasoned quilt-shop owner, is designed so you complete a quilt! In eight easy two-hour classes, you will successfully finish your first quilt. Thursdays: Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 11 & 18 - 6:00-8:00PM Fee: $75 (+$15 materials fee) Class Full - Please join wait list
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YOU CAN QUILT! Machine Quilting on Your Domestic Machine - Beginner (Barb S) You can finish your quilt tops on that same sewing machine you use for piecing! Open to all ability levels, beginners especially welcome. We will cover straight line and free motion quilting techniques, decorative stitch quilting and one very quick surprise method; lots of in-class practice. Helpful technical information on set-up, preparation, and supplies as well as a chance to discuss the creative choices you need to make – quilting design, density, and thread selection. Fridays, Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 10-Noon Fee: $50
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Introduction to Garment Sewing—Beginner (Karlie) Learn the basics of garment construction including taking a measurement and reading a garment pattern. Then, choose from a simple skirt, apron or pajama bottom and come sew during open studio sessions for hands on guidance and technique instruction. Students will build a portfolio of garment construction techniques while they complete their project. Saturday, September 18, 2-4:30PM Fee: $75 pass for 4 sewing sessions*
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Totes & Techniques: Margo Bag See how easy it is to install a zipper and make this wonderful bag! Margo's secure zip-top closure safely nestles 1 in from the top edge of the bag. Achieve this crisp, professional finish with innovative Dip-Down Zip-Top technique. Shoulder length fabric handles & 2 outside plus 6 inside pockets! Sunday, Sept. 19, 12-4PM Fee: $25 +pattern
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Color Mastery (Heidi) All Levels. Develop your personal color style by learning the 3 elements of color, the relationships of color on the color wheel and how they affect your fabric choices and resulting quilts. The first principle of the ten outlined in Color Mastery is to create your own color journal. In the first class, Heidi will show you what kind of journal works best, how to get started, and lead you through fun, innovative exercises to help you discover or refine your own color style.
NEW Session begins in September; 3rd Tuesday Tuesdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21, Jan. 18 6:00-8:00PM Fee: $60 (+ book)
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Hand Quilting – (Lucille) Learn how to make those tiny, even stitches that you admire at quilt shows. You will mark your fabric with a pattern and hand quilt using the rocking method. Wednesday, Sept 22, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Fee: $20.00 + $3 materials fee
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Design Magic - Stenciling with Paintstiks - Beginner (Viv) Explore the magical world of design and create personal prints in far less time than you ever thought possible. Design Magic is easier than appliqué and faster than fusing! Viv will show you a simple 3-step method that takes you from initial design to fabulous fabric with stencils and Shiva® Artist's Paintstiks®. Note: New Date Sunday, October 3, 1-4PM Fee: $20 + Book
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Learn to Quilt - Beginner (Debbie J) Designed for the first-time quilt maker! Discover how easy it is to get started. You'll learn rotary cutting, piecing and quilt top assembly as you make this simple three-rail quilt. Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 26 & Nov. 2, 1-3:30PM Fee; $65 + Book
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