The Quilt Works: New Classes Offered in Albuquerque, NM

Activity Case ** {11” × 16” – when opened}

Lois Warwick

This is a multi-use carry bag for class supplies, electronic devices, crayons, etc. Great for a youngster or crafter. In the left-hand picture, the bag is closed with a Velcro® fastener, and ready to go. The center picture shows the two zippered pockets in the case. And the right-hand picture gives a good view of the creature.
3 hrs: $24.00.
Saturday, June 8, 1:00-4:00

Big Banded Geese ** {above: 18” × 50”. below: 8” × 55”}

Lois Warwick

This bright runner uses striped fabric (no individual pieces) and coordinating colors for large flying geese.
3 hrs: $24.00.
Thursday, July 18 1:00-4:00

Coiled Beauties ** {large: 10” × 11”. small: 4½” × 5”}

Lisa Pries-Linn

Coiled baskets and bowls are great to have or give. Lisa’s are meticulously finished. Learn from a master the techniques needed to make yours

3 hrs: $24.00
Saturday, June 22 9:30-12:30

Fax Metal Fabric

Anita McSorley

Make your own soft fabric that looks like metal in cooper, gold or silver. The bag with the faux metal fabric shown here has two, offset flaps. We opened one of the flaps for the right-hand picture to show you the lining fabric.

4 hrs: $32.00
Saturday, July 13 12:00-4:00

Iron Caddy ** {7” × 10” × 5”. Pressing surface: 16” × 19”}

Mandy Ruden

Make this iron caddy and you will not only have a pressing surface at your fingertips, but a safe way to transport a warm iron. This caddy fits craft size irons. Dana uses his at the State Fair and recommends it highly.

3 hrs: $24.00.
Saturday, June 22 1:30-4:30

Jewel Box ** {44” ×44”}

Fay Manganeli

This “jewel” is one of Eleanor Burns treasures. The pattern still stands out today especially when you choose mediums and darks set against one background. Choose fabrics with color contrasts and you will have your own jewel! We will do one block, so you can choose one of the sizes listed.

3 hrs: $24.00
Saturday, June 22 9:30-12:30

Kids Class

Two different projects have been prepared for this class. We shall be working on both in this class. The project to which each kid is assigned will depend on his/her age and level of sewing/quilting experience.
Chinese Coins – This project is designed for new quilters, age 9 and up. A picture of the class model for this quilt is shown at the left.
Big Stars – Young ones who have quilted with us before or are at least 11 years old may make the Big Stars quilt.
Safety, skills and fun are emphasized. Students choose their own fabrics to begin this quilting adventure. All fabrics, batting, thread, and the pattern are provided

15 hrs: $185.00
Monday-Friday, June 24-28 9:30-12:30

Super Scrap Seahorse ** {14” × 17”}

Marianne Bettinger

Create a whimsical, colorful seahorse art quilt from all those tiny pieces of scrap and left over pieces of fabric that you would otherwise throw away.
6 hrs: $48.00
Saturday, July 20 9:30-4:30 (with a 1 hour lunch break)

Sundial ** {67” × 67”}

Barbara Gary

A technique utilizing strips in a fast fun project creates a dazzling 12 point star medallion, reminding us of a sundial. A great project with all straight lined foundation strip piecing and gradual curved piecing is used to complete final assembly. This 68” x 68” center can be extended to a Queen size with an additional on-point expansion package.

12 hrs: $120.00 (with a 1 hour lunch break)
Tuesdays, May 21 and 28 9:30-4:30

SWatermelon Place Mats ** {18” × 13”}