Sun Bonnet Sue

The Quilt Works, Inc.

BASIC SKILLS CLASSES

BASIC ROTARY SKILLS* Laura Echeverria, Shirley & Dana Brabson
Rotary cutting makes quilt making quick and enjoyable. This class will show you correct rotary cutting techniques. You can use $10 of your class fee for any store purchase after you complete the class.
2 hrs: $15.
    Thursday, May 13      1:00-3:00              Monday, May 17           6:00-8:00
    Saturday, June 5       1:00-3:00              Tuesday, June 15        1:00-3:00
    Wednesday, July 7   10:00-12:00          Thursday, July 15        6:00-8:00
    Monday, August 9     6:00-8:00              Thursday, August 26  1:00-3:00

BASIC HAND QUILTING* 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: $22 (includes kit).
    Sunday, June 6         1:00-3:00
    Sunday, August 22  1:00-3:00

Beginning Machine Applique BEGINNING MACHINE APPLIQUÉ* {12" x 12"} Becky Welch
Learn basic appliqué techniques and tips to enhance your projects. You’ll make a cat block in class.
3½ hrs: $35 (includes kit).
    Saturday, August 28, 1:00-4:30

BEGINNING MACHINE QUILTING* Elizabeth Dawson
Your top is finished and now it’s time to bring it to life with the quilting. Elizabeth will show you many techniques, threads and tricks to enhance your quilting skills, using your own machine.
3 hrs: $33 (includes kit).
    Saturday, July 17, 1:00-4:00

Beginning Paper PiecingBEGINNING PAPER PIECING* {22" x 22"} Carol Bell
Machine paper piecing is a method that allows you to create accurate patchwork blocks quickly and easily. You simply cut oversize fabric pieces and sew them in sequence to a paper foundation. This class teaches you how to machine paper piece, step by step, using the book, Show Me How to Paper Piece, by Carol Doak. Even if you have never made a piece of patchwork before, you can make wonderful blocks the first time you try machine paper piecing.
3 hrs: $18
    Sunday, June 27       1:00-4:00 {NOTE: New Date}
    Sunday, August 22   1:00-4:00

BINDING BASICS* Kathi Dineen
Baffled with finishing your quilt? Let Kathi show you the basics of finishing the edges of quilts, including bump-free joinings, and some decorative edges.
2½ hrs: $21 (includes kit).
   Friday, June 11           1:00-3:30  
   Tuesday, August 31  5:30-8:00

Free Motion Machine Quilting FREE MOTION MACHINE QUILTING* {27" x 22"} Elizabeth Dawson
Learn the art of free motion quilting using your own machine. Elizabeth will demonstrate the use of templates, marking, and quilting without marking. Speciality threads will also be discussed.
3 hrs: $18.
    Saturday, June 12       1:00-4:00
    Saturday, August 21   1:00-4:00


Intro to Machine Piecing INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE PIECING* {12" blocks} Shirley & Dana Brabson
This class shows you machine piecing techniques and gives you the experience you need to take any other Quilt Works class. 10 hrs: $60.
    Wednesdays: May 26, June 2, 9, 16 & 23               6:00-8:00
    Thursdays: May 27, June 3, 10, 17 & 24                 1:00-3:00
    Wednesdays: July 21 & 28, August 4, 11 & 18      6:00-8:00
    Thursdays: July 22 & 29, August 5, 12 & 19          1:00-3:00