Favorite Classes

Chinese Fireworks ** {63” ×26”}

Carol Meincke
Discover a different foundation paper piecing technique. Imagine – paper piecing without having to tear paper off. This class has another bonus – a different and easy way to piece hexagons. Make a wall quilt or go big.

6 hrs: $48.00.
Mondays, July 1 and 15, 1:00-4:00

Color Confidence **

Becky Welch and Dana Brabson

Gain confidence choosing fabrics for your quilts! Small projects teach value, contrast, and easy ways to incorporate “sparkle.” Successive classes will build on your experiences and observations of your classmates’ work.

9 hrs: $72.00
Saturdays, May 18, June 29, and July 27, 1:30-4:30

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FRQ (Free Range Quilters) **

Becky Welch

Free range quilting – thinking “outside the box.” Explore design terms, develop “improv” (improvisational) piecing techniques, and learn starting points toward creating original quilts. The different exercises are “short and sweet.” Early in 2018, Becky offered the Free Range Quilters their second annual “fabric challenge”. She gave each quilter a piece of the fabric she had brought back from Thailand, and added several pieces of Thai fabric graciously donated by Nara Chong. The 18 quilts created in response were placed on display in the shop on the second of January; here are two snapshots of the Show. The design of each quilt is original.

Three, 3-hr sessions: $24.00/session.
Saturdays, May 18, June 29, and July 27, 9:30-12:30

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Hand Appliqué-tion ** {40” × 40”}

Kathi Dineen

Join us as we continue to explore the richness and depth of hand appliqué techniques, materials, notions, and designs in quilting. Almost nothing is out of bounds: fabrics such as linens and wool, threads that are variegated in color and heavier than usual, reverse as well as “ordinary” appliqué, and “sew” on. We shall have something different each month as we explore the edges of our comfort zones.
6 hrs: $48.00
Saturdays, May 11, June 8, and July 13, 9:30-11:30

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Molehills ** {58” × 64”}

KBecky Welch

Molehills – not mountains. The large gentle curves in this quilt are easy to sew. Choose fun fabrics and colors to achieve your unique quilt.
6 hrs: $48.00.
Fridays, May 10 and 17, 1:30-4:30

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Santa Ana Winds *** {40” × 48” (left), 20” × 59” (right)

Dana Brabson

The basic block in the Santa Ana Winds quilt has almost limitless potential for exciting designs. Dana has made the gentle curves easy to sew with room to trim down after sewing. After learning the basic techniques (hands on!), we shall spend time exploring some of the unique design possibilities. The quilt may be made in any size, lap to king. Sweet sixteen is pictured on the left, and Take Notes is on the right. A note from Becky Welch: I recently took this class and was blown away by the engineering of the templates, the block construction technique (There is a trick that makes it easier than it looks!) and especially the enormous amount of design possibilities. This class should not be missed.

5 hrs: $40.00.
Thursdays, July 11 and 18, 1:00-3:30

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Star Storm Mini ** {39” × 39”}

Becky Welch

This 5 pointed star with its asymmetrical setting is a bit of a challenge. Becky will de-mystify it for you.
6 hrs: $48.00.
Fridays, May 10 and 17, 9:30-12:30

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T-Shirt Quilt ** {26” × 40”}

Dana Brabson

Think about those T-shirts from concerts you attended, from events in which you participated, from places you have been, etc. A T-shirt quilt will not only be a great memory piece or gift, but will also help you empty the drawers in which the shirts are “residents.” This is an A to Z technique class in which we imagine the design of the finished quilt, practice methods for stabilizing the T-shirt fabrics, explore the juncture between stabilized T-shirts and other fabrics, examine quilting ideas, and much more.

2½ hrs: $20.00.
Monday, May 13, 1:00-3:30

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Tuffet ** {19” diameter, 12” high}

Candace Gillis

Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet made from her favorite 2½ inch strips. No spiders – instead guidance from Candace to create this very special conversation piece for your front room.
Note (1): We offer the opportunity, at the same cost, to make either the round Tuffet or the square Tuffet. The fabric requirements for the square Tuffet are different from those for the round Tuffet. Be sure to study the pattern in advance to make sure that you bring the right fabrics; Dana can help you with this.
Note (2): Sign up at least a week in advance so that we can order the hardware and other specialty items (round or square) needed for this project.

6 hrs: $48.00 for the class plus $162.00 for the kit (VIQ eligible; includes pattern, hardware, and specialty fabrics.)
Fridays, June 14 and 28, 1:00-4:00

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Two Fabric Bargello ** {32” × 54”}

Carol Rising

If you have wanted to make a Bargello quilt, but have been intimidated by the process, this class is for you. Using just two fabrics, you can construct a stunning Bargello wall hanging in one of three designs included in the pattern. By the end of the class, you should have a very good start on your quilt.

6 hrs: $48.00
Friday, July 12, 9:30-4:30 (with a break for lunch).

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