Basic Rotary Skills * {pieces for an 8” block}
Laura Echeverria and Dana Brabson
Laura Echeverria and Dana Brabson
In this class, we introduce you to the wide spectrum of rotary cutters, rulers and mats that are available, and to the techniques that enable you to cut fabric patches with accuracy and precision. Complete the class; then use $10 of your class fee for any store purchase.
2 hrs: $15.00
Wednesday, April 21, 2:00-4:00
Wednesday, April 21, 5:30-7:30
Wednesday, June 23, 2:00-4:00
Wednesday, June 23, 5:30-7:30
Let’s Get Started * {13” × 4½”}
Dana Brabson
Not sure about the “quilter’s scant quarter inch” seam allowance? Need to know about “nesting seams”? Let’s get started! This course takes you from the Basic Rotary Skills class to the Introduction to Machine Piecing class. We shall also learn about the quarter inch foot and the walking foot, and about the fabrics, threads, and batting that are best for your quilting project. Note: You must bring your own sewing machine to this class. (One of our students sewed the beautifully executed example shown here.) Note: This class, or equivalent experience, is a prerequisite for all machine classes.
2½ hrs: $20
Wednesday, April 28, 1:00-3:30
Wednesday, April 28, 5:30-8:00
Wednesday, June 30, 1:00-3:30
Wednesday, June 30, 5:30-8:00
Introduction to Machine Piecing *
Dana Brabson
This basic class introduces you to machine piecing, quilting and finishing techniques, and gives you the experience you need to take any other Quilt Works class. You make a different block in each of the first 4 classes, and then quilt and bind a placemat in the 5th class. The placemats, shown here, are 18” × 12”. If you choose to create a table runner with the 4 blocks, it is 63” × 18”. A wall hanging with the 4 blocks finishes at 33” × 33”, and can be used as a nice table topper. The “Let’s Get Started” class, or equivalent experience, is a prerequisite for this class.
10 hrs: $80.00
Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 26, June 2 and 9, 1:00-3:00
Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 26, June 2 and 9, 5:30-7:30
Basic Hand Quilting * {16” × 16”}
Margaret Prina
Learn the art of quilting by hand. We provide you with a marked top for quilting. Needles and hoops are available to try out.
2 hrs: $27.00 (includes kit).
Sunday, June 6, 1:00-3:00
Beginning Machine Appliqué * {12” × 12”}
Becky Welch
Learn basic machine appliqué techniques and tips to enhance your projects.
3 hrs: $34.00 (includes kit).
Saturday, June 26, 9:30-12:30
Beginning Machine Quilting I * {14” × 14”}
Becky Welch
Your top is finished and now it’s time to bring it to life with the quilting. Becky will show many techniques, threads and tricks to enhance your quilting skills. You must bring your own machine, its walking foot, and its free motion or darning foot.
$40.00 (includes kit).
Saturday, June 5, 9:30-12:30
Beginning Machine Quilting II ** {26” × 23”}
Becky Welch
Learn the art of free motion quilting. Becky will teach the use of stencils, marking, and quilting without marking. Specialty threads will also be discussed. Your own machine with its free motion or darning foot is required for this class. “Beginning Machine Quilting I” is a prerequisite for this class.
3 hrs: $24.00
Saturday, June 12, 9:30-12:30
Binding Basics * {22” × 19”}
Dana Brabson
Your project is quilted and needs a binding. Learn how to apply a binding by machine. We apply the binding to curved edges, create faux-mitered corners, and join the binding strips so that the joints are virtually bump-free. Then we add both a wide binding and a binding with a flange to our practice piece, and even learn how to apply a binding to the edge of a quilt with 90-degree notches around the edge.
3 hrs: $32.00 ($24.00 class fee + $8.00 for kit)
Saturday, June 12, 1:30-4:30