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Please join us for one or more of the classes that follow.  In most of these classes, it is only the quilt top that is being taught.  Other classes for finishing are usually available.

 

Please keep in mind that projects identified as baby, kids, and lap quilts can be easily modified to make bed quilts.  Also, the exact fabrics used in the samples may not be available; we’ll do our best to find something that will be pleasing to you.

 

If you don’t already know, copyright laws prohibit reproducing books and patters.  So, if a book or pattern is used for a class, purchase is required.

 

Remember our class policy: Class fees are due at registration.  If you cancel a week prior to class, a refund will be given.  There is a class minimum of 3 people and cancelled classes will be refunded

 

Classes

 

Rag Rug Crochet By Kitty

Tues, Jan 3rd 6 to 9 pm OR Sat Jan 14, 10:30am to 1:30pm, $20 plus supplies

 

A great way to use up those extra scraps!  Make a cozy rug for your feet or your chairs.

 

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Think Pink by Ellen

Wednesdays, Jan 11, 18 and 25th, 6 to 8 pm, $35 plus supplies

 

This is a simple two fabric star quilt.  A toile and a complementary darker fabric for the stars make a stunning combination.

 

Sew Class by Janice

Thursdays, Jan 12, 19, 26 and/or Feb 2nd OR 

Thursdays, Feb 23, March 1, 8 and/or  15th OR

Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26th

5:30 to 8 pm, $40 for the series or $12.50 per individual class- plus supplies

 

Bring in any project of your choice to work on, or make a really pretty quilt designed by Janice

 

Flowers by Janice

Thursdays Jan 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 5:30 to 8 pm, $40 plus supplies

 

Fussy cut a flower center (or any other desired focal print) with an interesting contrasting fabric for a beautiful lap quilt.

 

Rag Quilt by Barb

Monday Jan 16, 10:30am to 1:30pm, $20 plus supplies

 

I chose flannel for this quilt.  It doesn’t get any easier for piecing a snuggly quilt for all those you love.

 

Cathedral Windows by Rugh

Mondays, Jan 23, 30 and Feb 6, 6 to 8 pm, $35 plus supplies

 

We always have requests to teach this quilt.  Ruth is great at it.  A quilt you can make a little over time as you can.  Make them as you travel, wait or watch tv.

 

Lighthouse by JoAnn

Tuesdays, Jan 24 and 31st, 6 to 9 pm, $35 plus supplies

 

Lemoyne Star Sampler by Ellen

Sat, Jan 28th, 10:30am to 4:30pm, $40 plus supplies

 

Using the new Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star ruler make a quilt or wall hanging.  With the popularity of the rapid fire Hunter Star class with Ellen, we expect you to love this class equally well.

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Orion Star by Ellen

Wednesdays, Feb 1, 8, 15 and 22nd, 6 to 8 pm, $45 plus supplies

 

An Eleanor Burns quilt.  A very interesting combination Log Cabin Star pattern that makes your heart smile.

 

Solitaire by Ellen

Saturdays, Feb 4 and 18th, 10:3)am to 1:30 pm, $35 plus supplies

 

Solitaire or Card Tricks. Four fabrics and one background --- a great quilt!

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Vanishing Nine Patch by Ruth

Tuesdays, Feb 7, 21, 28 and March 6 and 13th, 6 to 8 pm, $55 plus supplies

 

Piece nine patches and end up with a scrappy postage stamp quilt!

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Old Dog, New Tricks by JoAnn

Thursdays, Feb 9 and 16th, 6 to 9 pm, $35 plus supplies

 

Mystery Quilt by JoAnn

Saturday, Feb 11, 10:30am to 4:30pm, $35 plus supplies

 

It’s a mystery!  Mysteries are great fun to watch as your quilt design unfolds.

 

One Wonderful Fabric with Curves by Barb

Mondays, Feb 13, 27 and March 12, 6 to 8 pm, $35 plus supplies

 

A sequel to the One Wonderful Fabric quilt- beautiful and a great way to do curves!

 

Four Patch Stacked Posie by JoAnn

Wednesday, Feb 15th, 10:30am to 4:30pm,  OR

Mondays March 19 and April 2nd, 6 to 9 pm

$35 plus supplies

 

Come and spend the day or a couple of evenings.  A form of Stack the Deck using large prints.  We love them!

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Dresden Batik by JoAnn

Thursday, Feb 23, 10:30am to 4:30pm OR

Wednesdays, Feb 29 and March 7th, 6 to 8:30pm, $35 plus supplies

 

Come and spend the day or a couple of evenings.  Piece a great background and learn how to piece Dresden plate and appliqué them onto your background.  Beautiful!

 

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8 Hour Quilt by Pat

Saturday, Feb 25, 9am to 5pm, $45 plus supplies

 

Using one yard of each of five fabrics, you will like the quiet sense of unity and sophisticated parings of your fabric choices in this quilt.  You can strike a balance between your selection of fabrics with either a charming cottage atmosphere with a floral theme, or dashes of color.  You will be pleased with the progress of your sewing, as each piece comes together quickly and beautifully.

 

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Finishing Up by JoAnn

Saturday March 2nd, 10:30am to 3pm, $30 plus supplies

 

If you have taken any of JoAnn’s quilt classes and have not finished them, this will be a great time to receive help and finish up.

 

Machine Quilting by Barb

Monday, March 5th, 6 to 9 pm, $25 plus supplies

 

Learn the basics in machine quilting, such as how to use a walking foot and free motion quilting.

 

Dazzling Diamonds by JoAnn

Wednesdays March 14 and 21, 6 to 8:30 pm, $35 plus supplies

 

A trip around the world made with big rectangles, so it quick and easy and great fun to make.  It is a good second project.

 

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Log Cabin by Ruth

Tuesdays, March 20, 27, Apr 3, 10 and 17, 6 to 8 pm, $55 plus supplies

 

A traditional favorite from Ruth.  A great class for the beginner.

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Simple Machine Applique by Annie Smith

Thursday, March 22nd, 10am to 4pm, $60 plus supplies

 

Don’t miss this class by nationally known guest teacher Annie Smith.

 

A Study in Color by Annie Smith

Friday March 23, 10am to 4 pm, $60 plus supplies

 

Another class by nationally known guest teacher Annie Smith.  Do not miss this- a great study in value.

 

Make the Quilt by Annie Smith

Saturday March 24, 10am to 4pm, $60 plus supplies

 

Put your new found knowledge to work with nationally known guest teacher, Annie Smith!

 

Miter, Miter, Miter by Pat

Monday March 26th, 6 to 8:30pm, $20 plus supplies

 

Mitering is the ultimate border using either a striped fabric, florals or something plain.  It can be a striking focal point of your quilt, or add a subtle touch around the perimeter of your quilt.  Bring some scrap fabrics for your samples in class so you can refer to them later.  This class will open your eyes to a whole new world of borders.

 

Strip Happy with Bali Pops by Pat

Wednesdays, March 28th and April 4th, 6 to 8 pm, $25 plus supplies

 

This is a wonderful quilt to fine tune your straight sewing and pressing, so that the blocks are flat.  The sewing is easy and all that is needed is one package of Bali Pops and a corresponding fabric for strips.  A good beginner quilt which will introduce quilters to cutting, measuring and getting a good feel for color combinations.

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Binding by Pat

Monday April 9th, 6 to 8:30 pm, $20 plus supplies

 

Learn how to bind your beautiful quilt.  Discussion will be added about when a bias binding is better, and how to cut fabric to accommodate this eye-catching finish.  Bring a sample sandwich square using your scraps to practice on.  You will be doing a French-fold or double layer binding because it adds durability.

 

Circles by Pat

Wednesdays, April 11, 18 and 25th, 6 to 8:30 pm, $50 plus supplies

 

Welcome to the Aardvark world of circles, also known as Winding Ways.  This is an advanced class, but intermediates are cordially welcomed to explore this technique.  It is not a fast quilt.  Using a few silk pins, templates, marking and cutting guidelines, you will quickly complete one block and anxiously anticipate the next block.  The organization of blocks is stressed.  The quilt is a kaleidoscope of art and is strikingly beautiful.  The diamond border adds definition and drama to the completed quilt.

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Bargello Heart by Barb

Mondays, April 16, 23, 30th and May 7 and 14th, 6 to 8 pm, $55 plus supplies

 

This quilt is stunning plus you will enjoy using strips to create this beautiful heart.  Warning!!  Bargello quilts are addictive.

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Blooming Nine Patch by Barb

Mondays, May 21st and June 4 and 11th, 6 to 8 pm, $35 plus supplies

 

This is a really pretty quilt that is also an exercise in graduating color using stripped nine patches.  Although these quilts look very complicated and difficult to make, they are actually quite easy.  Fabric selection is important to make it work.

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