Basic Rotary Skills * {pieces for an 8” block}
Laura Echeverria and Dana Brabson
This class, or equivalent experience, is a prerequisite for all machine classes. Rotary cutting makes quilt making quick and enjoyable. Complete the class; then use $10 of your class fee for any store purchase.
2 hrs: $15.00
Wednesday, November 7, 1:00-3:00
Wednesday, November 7, 5:30-7:30
Thursday, December 6, 1:00-3:00
Thursday, December 6, 5:30-7:30
Monday, January 14, 1:00-3:00
Monday, January 14, 5:30-7:30
Let’s Get Started * {13” × 4½”}
Dana Brabson
This class, or equivalent experience, is a prerequisite for all machine classes. 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.)
2½ hrs: $20
Wednesday, November 14, 1:00-3:30
Wednesday, November 14, 5:30-8:00
Monday, January 28, 1:00-3:30
Monday, January 28, 5:30-8:00
Introduction to Machine Piecing *
Dana Brabson
This basic class introduces you to machine piecing 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, November 28; December 5 & 12, and January 9 & 16, 1:00-3:00
Wednesdays, November 28; December 5 & 12, and January 9 & 16, 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, January 20, 1:00-3:00
Beginning Machine Appliqué * {12” × 12”}
Becky Welch
Learn basic appliqué techniques and tips to enhance your projects.
3 1/2 hrs: $38.00
Saturday, December 8, 1:00-4:30
Beginning Machine Quilting I * {14” × 14”}
Becky Welch
You must bring your own machine, its walking foot, and its free motion or darning foot. 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.
3 hrs: $40.00 (includes kit).
Saturday, January 5, 9:30-12:30
Beginning Machine Quilting II ** {26” × 23”}
Becky Welch
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. 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.
3 hrs: $24.00
Sunday August 26, 1:00-4:00
Saturday, January 5, 1:30-4:30
Beginning Paper Piecing * {23” × 23” and 24” × 24”}
Carol Bell
Why paper piecing? Well, it is easy, fun, and helps you create complex blocks with ease. If you’ve never paper pieced before, you’ll be amazed at how quick and easy it is to learn the ins and outs of this technique. What could be easier than stitching along preprinted straight lines with your machine? When you have finished this little quilt, you will feel confident with any paper pieced pattern. Precutting is recommended.
3 hrs: $25.50 (includes $1.50 for foundation papers)
Sunday, December 2, 1:00-4:00
Binding Basics * {22” × 19”}
Dana Brabson
Baffled with finishing your quilt? Let Dana show you the basics of finishing the edges of quilts, including bump-free joining, and some decorative edges. This is a must for every quilter.
3 hrs: $25.50 (includes $1.50 for foundation papers).
Friday, November 30, 1:00-4.00
Thursday, January 17, 1:00-4.00
Thursday, January 17, 5:30-8:30
EQ8 – Beginning *
Dana Brabson
Electric Quilt has been on the forefront of quilt design software since its beginning, eight versions ago. This is a hands-on class; bring your laptop with EQ8 loaded, and learn from a person who has been using EQ since the days when it was called simply “Electric Quilt.”
6 hrs: $48.00
Tuesdays, November 27, December 18, and January 29, 1:00-3:00
Tuesdays, November 27, December 18, and January 29, 5:30-7:30
EQ8 – Intermediate **
Dana Brabson
This is a follow-on to EQ8 – Beginning, and, like the previous class, is hands-on. You will gain experience in designing your own blocks and quilts.
6 hrs: $48.00
Tuesdays, November 20, December 11, and January 22, 1:00-3:00
Tuesdays, November 20, December 11, and January 22, 5:30-7:30