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, August 22, 1:00-3:00
Wednesday, August 22, 5:30-7:30
Wednesday, September 5, 1:00-3:00
Wednesday, September 5, 5:30-7:30
Monday, October 15, 1:00-3:00
Monday, October 15, 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
Monday, August 27, 1:00-3:30
Monday, August 27, 5:30-8:00
Wednesday, September 12, 1:00-3:30
Wednesday, September 12, 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, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 1:00-3:00
Wednesdays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 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, September 30, 1:00-3:00
Beginning Hand Appliqué * {45” × 45”}
Kathi Dineen
The sampler quilt teaches you many different techniques, starting with the easiest and building on what you have learned from each class. Whether you are a beginner or have lots of experience, you’ll love this will-size project.
7 hrs: $56.00
Sundays, August 19, 1:00-4:00
September 23, 1:00-3:00
October 21, 1:00-3:00
Beginning Machine Appliqué * {12” × 12”}
Becky Welch
Learn basic appliqué techniques and tips to enhance your projects.
7 hrs: $56.00
Sundays, August 19, 1:00-4:00, September 23, 1:00-3:00, and October 21, 1:00-3:00
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).
Friday, October 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, October 6, 9:30-12:30
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: $32.00 (includes kit with all of the fabrics).
Monday, September 17, 1:00-4.00
Monday, September 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, August 14, September 11, and October 16, 1:00-3:00
Tuesdays, August 14, September 11, and October 16, 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, August 21, September 18, and October 23, 1:00-3:00
Tuesdays, August 21, September 18, and October 23, 5:30-7:30