Star Sampler, the 2020 Block of the Month ** {92” × 104”}
Liz Whitehead
Star Sampler is a 15-month program that offers a different set of challenges each month. Pick up your kit or pattern early in the month, and discover how a hands-on class with Liz might be of value and fun. Since Star Sampler may be pieced with either a light or a dark background, two pictures are shown here. On the left is a computer generated drawing of the quilt with the light background; a photograph of the quilt top with the dark background is on the right.
2½ hrs: $20.00
Tuesday, July 14 1:00-3:30
Tuesday, July 14 5:30-8:00
Tuesday, August 11 1:00-3:30
Tuesday, August 11 5:30-8:00
Tuesday, September 8 1:00-3:30
Tuesday, September 8 5:30-8:00
Bag Ladies – Running with Scissors **
{12” wide × 20”, when opened}
Amanda Ruden and Becky Welch
This organizer pairs beautifully with the Take A Stand Caddy. Mandy and Becky know the tricks and tips for making this. It will come in handy.
9 hrs: $92.00 (Class fee, $72.00 + Zipper & Hardware fee, $20.00).
Thursdays, September 10, 17 and 24 5:30-8:30.
Bag Ladies – Take a Stand **
{21” × 13” × 8”}
Amanda Ruden and Becky Welch
Mandy and Becky will guide you in making this terrific organizer. Sewing supplies will definitely have a place. We will be making the small size. This is a perfect companion to the Running with Scissors tool holder.
9 hrs: $64.00 (Class fee, $48.00 + Zipper & Hardware fee, $16.00).
Thursdays, August 20 and 27 5:30-8:30.
Bag Ladies – Travel Duffle **
{21” × 13” × 8”}
Amanda Ruden and Becky Welch
Make a practical duffel that will stand out on travels. It is carry-on compliant and fits in an overhead bin. A trolley sleeve and multiple inner pockets increase its practicality. Your fabric choices make it fun.
9 hrs: $112.00 (class fee $72.00 + kit fee $40.00).
Thursdays, July 23, 30, and August 6, 5:30-8:30.
Fabulous Fiber Fish ** {12” × 11”}
Mariane Bettinger
Small art quilt with fabric-woven background.
6 hrs: $48.00.
Saturday, August 1, 9:30-4:30 (with a 1 hour lunch beak)
Hand Dye 101: Color Wheel * {each of the 12 fabric samples: 1¼” × 2”}
Elizabeth Dawson
Learn how to make your own beautiful hand-dyed fabrics! We shall make a 12-step color wheel, and you will dye 3½ yds of fabric!
3 hrs: $59.00 (class fee $24.00 + kit $35.00)
Saturday, July 18, 1:00-4:00
Hand Dye 201: Fabric Manipulation ** {top and left: fat quarters; lower right: four paper napkins}
Elizabeth Dawson
You will learn 14 ways to fold, scrunch, clip, etc., your fabric to create stunning results. You will dye 3½ yds of fabric!
{Prerequisite: Hand Dye 101}
Saturday, August 22, 1:00-4:00
Landscape Wall Hanging ** {26” × 27”}
Bev Reno
Turn your original 8” × 10” photo into a fabulous work of art. Create a 24” × 36” landscape wall hanging using the simple technique of raw edged appliqué. Learn how to use color and value to design a focal point for your quilt.
6 hrs: $48.00
Saturdays, August 15 and 22, 9:30-12:30
Scrap Happy Diamonds ** {56” × 56”}
Carol Meincke
Discover a different foundation paper piecing technique using freezer paper. Imagine, paper piecing without tearing the paper! Learn a new technique while piecing a spectacular diamond log cabin wall hanging over two three-hour sessions.
6 hrs: $48.00.
Sundays, August 16 and 30, 1:00-4:00.
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Scrappy Binding ** {9” × 7”}
Marianne Bettinger
How about a new alternative to quilt finishes? Marianne’s scrappy bindings add a new dimension to your works of art.
3 hrs: $24.00.
Friday, August 21, 9:30-12:30
Stag Nation ** {42” × 58”}
Cindy Kurey
Improv string piecing and machine appliqué techniques will have you bringing a little of the outdoors inside as you create this lovely wall hanging. This is a great project to finally use up some of those scraps you’ve been saving!
6 hrs: $48.00.
Saturdays, April 11 and 18, 1:00-4:00