Favorite Classes

Chopsticks ** {62” × 82”}

Phyllis Henry

This quilt has two triangle blocks that combine to make a dynamic design. Your color and fabric choices will make it unique.

3 hrs: $24.00
Friday, October 26, 9:30-12:30

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Chubby Charmer Bag ** {17”w × 9”d × 13”h}

Phyllis Henry

One of my friends uses it for a gym bag, another for an overnight bag. It has two layers of fusible batting and feet on the bottom. I’m sure you can find your own special use for this bag.

5 hrs: $40.00
Friday, September 14
9:30-3:30 (one hour lunch break)

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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, August 25, September 29, October 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.”
At the October, 2017, class, the students displayed the quilts they had made in response to Becky’s challenge to use a 5” strip of fabric from India with an elephant in the center of the strip. Here is a snapshot of the show we posted with these quilts; 16 of the 17 quilts are shown in this picture. The design of each of the 17quilts is original.

Three, 3-hr sessions: $24.00/session
Saturdays, August 25, September 29, October 27
9:30-12:30

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Let’s Appliqué – Harvest Tapestry Quilt ** {40” × 40”}

Kathi Dineen

Rich colors and classic blocks make up this wall hanging for all. Both hand appliqué and machine quilting bring it all together. A great project for using wool, too.

6 hrs: $48.00
Saturdays, August 11, September 8, and October 13
9:30-11:30

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Santa Ana Winds *** {60” × 76”}

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. 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. 

4½ hrs: $36.00
Fridays, September 14, 1:00-3:30,
and September 28, 1:00-3:00

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Sew Together Bag **
{9” wide × 5” deep × 3½” high}

Becky Welch

This is a distinctive, practical little organizer that is easier to make than it looks. Make it for sewing tools, jewelry or travel items; you will get a great sense of accomplishment as you construct it. Cut the fabrics prior to class, and the bag should be done when you leave class.

6 hrs: $48.00
Friday, August 24, 9:30-4:30
(with a break for lunch)

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Silk Ribbon Embroidery** {9” × 9”}

Becky Welch

Silk ribbon embroidery is a textural delight. Learn some basic hand stitches with variations. It is a lovely form of handwork.

3 hrs: $34.00 (includes materials and handouts)
Sunday, October 28, 1:00-4:00

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Trapunto ** {12” × 12”}

Becky Welch

Trapunto quilting gives added dimension to quilting – literally. The process will be de-mystified in this class.

3 hrs: $34.00, includes a kit with marked fabric, batting and backing.
Friday, September 21, 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
Friday, October 5, 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 $158.00 for the kit (VIQ eligible; includes pattern, hardware, and specialty fabrics.)
Fridays, October 5 and 19, 1:00-4:00

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Wild and Wooly Pincushion ** {5” diam.}

Mary Deeney

Wool appliqué is a “happening” trend! Learn the techniques from an expert. Fun colors and hand embroidery stitches team up to create a darling pincushion. The two class models pictured on the right here have not yet been stuffed, and can serve as charming coasters in this configuration.

3 hrs: $36.00 (includes a kit with the pattern and wool fabrics)
Saturday, September 15, 9:30-12:30

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Winter Trees** {left: 20” × 29”. right: 18” × 25”}

Fay Manganelli

Follow clear and concise instructions to create your own tree landscape quilt. Fay will help you draft your pattern first – then assist with assembling and sewing. Create a one-of-a-kind art piece. You can then use this technique and pattern to create many more individual masterpieces.

4 hrs: $32.00
Friday, October 26, 10:00-3:00
(one hour break for lunch)