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Classes |  | Advanced Machine Quilting
Ready to move on with your quilting? Learn to do a simple over-all design, three types of feathers, and several background designs. Most are done without marking. You must have a working knowledge of free-motion quilting. NOT FOR BEGINNERS. Teacher: Jane Plisga
Thursday, January 25 or Monday April 16, 1 - 4pm. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 45.00 |  | Baltimore Album Quilt
Come and learn about and appreciate the Baltimore Album quilts that began in the 1800's.This class is for all levels of needle turn applique. This is a 12 month class and you will learn needle-turn, gathered flowers, points, perfect circles, ruched flowers, basket weaving and embroidery. Class starts April 13, 2011, 10am - 3pm. Teacher Michele Martinez. $25.00 for each class. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 25.00 |  | Beginning Quilting
Teacher:Jan Mathews
Four 3-hour classes
Learn the basics of quiltmaking using hand or machine techniques. Great class for beginners or those wanting to brush up on basic skills while learning new methods.
Sewing machine required after the first class. Monday, Feb 6, 13, 20 &27, 6-9pm.
Cost: $ 65.00 |  | Computer Confidence for Machine Embroidery
Computer skills for beginners to learn how to locate and download designs for Embroidery Machines. Learn the basics of computer skills having to do with Embroidery. This class will be in two sessions. First class will cover the basics, second class will cover more advanced ways of using your computer. We will go over software and different procedures for getting your embroidery to your machine.
Teachers: Janie McIntosh / Kay Peschke. Wednesdays, Jan. 11, and Feb 15, 10:00am-12:00pm or Saturday, March 10, 1:00-3:30 and April 7, 10:00 - 12:30.. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 45.00 |  | Disappearing Nine Patch
Watch your traditional 9 patch quilt block magically disappear. The outcome is a stunning new look that nobody will guess that you didn’t have to spend time cutting out each piece and sewing it together. Each individual 9 patch block, once cut and rearranged results in this striking clever quilt. Supplies needed, other than your sewing machine & basic quilting supplies, would be 3 charm packs of your favorite fabric. Come join us for another fun filled evening of sewing something easy and going away with the feeling of accomplishment. Teachers: Shari Medford and Genie Owen. Wednesday, January 18, 5:30-9:00pm and Wednesday, January 25, 6:00- 9:00pm. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 45.00 |  | Feast for the Eyes
Have you always been told to get more fruits and veggies? Here is your chance and cutting them up won't stain your counter. You'll learn an easy way to create your own dynamic design. Prefer not to use food fabrics? Not a problem. Just select colors based on cool and warm tones (this is explained on the supply list). Pattern sold separately and is required for class. Teacher: Liz Broussard. Friday, March 16, 1:00 - 5:00pm.
Cost: $ 50.00 |  | Fun and Done - Quilt
Satisfy your need for a quick turn-around quilt and no down time with this easy quilt-as-you-go technique! The quilt is assembled and pieced allowing you to complete the quilting process of the quilt as you are assembling each block. After sewing the blocks together, the backing fabric becomes the sashing on the front of the quilt and you’re done! It’s a wonderful way to combine strips of your favorite fabric, whether a combination for a scrappy look, your much loved holiday fabrics, or school colors for your child. This lap quilt is the perfect weekend project and what a breathtaking way to showcase your new talent! Supplies needed, other than your sewing machine & basic quilting supplies, would be strips of your favorite fabric as outlined in the supply list. Come join us for another fun filled evening of sewing something easy and going away with the feeling of accomplishment. Teachers: Shari Medford and Genie Owen. Wednesday, March 14, 5:30-9:00pm and March 21, 6:00-9:00pm. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 45.00 |  | Heartbeats
Do you have a graduation coming up? A June wedding? Expecting a baby into the family? Any one of these projects would be a great gift idea. Learn the technique for one or all three--your choice! The "Easy" project is "Heartbeats", the Easier project is "Woven Hearts", and the "Easiest" project is "Simply Hearts" all by Linda Milligan / Nancy Smith and found in their "Hearts Aplenty" book. Each project will have a class for the techique unique to that project and all projects will share a class on borders. Come join the fun! Teacher: Jan Mathews. Heartbeats, Monday, March 5 and 26. 6-9pm. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 35.00 |  | Introduction to Quilting
If you have often enjoyed sewing or the ability to sew only a straight seam, it is time for you to begin the wonderful world of quilting whether as a hobby or an enjoyable way to make a gift for somebody special. Down the hall from your grandmother’s sewing room you will enter into the colorful and exciting world of 21st century quilting! We will show you the vibrant fabrics that make up today’s quilting environment as well as their use in your pattern of choice. Learn about mats & rotary cutters – the do’s & don’ts of their use. Learn about rulers, with their many sizes and various applications, over & above measuring. Up to date quilting notions run the gamut from A to Z. Come join us for a tour in the wonderful world of quilting and an introduction to your neighborhood quilting store – Quilt 'n Sew. Teachers: Shari Medford and Genie Owen. 10- 12:00pm, Saturday, January 7, or Thursday, January 12, or Saturday, February 4, or Monday, February 13 or Monday, February 27 or Saturday, March 3, or Thursday, March 8. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 10.00 |  | Machine Quilting for Novices
Learn to use your walking foot & seam guide to finish quilts tops! Also, an introduction to free motion quilting – lots of information about machine quilting. Class is a great confidence builder. Teacher: Jane Plisga. Monday, January 9, or February 13, or Thursday, April 26, 1-4pm or Sunday, March 18, 2-5pm. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 40.00 |  | Playtime Pals
Have some extra strips lying around? Gather them up and let’s learn to use a handy ruler – the Tri-Rec. Besides learning this versatile tool, we’ll make alternate blocks using your strips. Think of this as a possible “BYOS” – Bring Your Own Stash! Of course, all of your fabrics may come from yardage, if you wish. Teacher: Liz Broussard. Saturday, March 17, 12:30 - 5:00pm. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 45.00 |  | Puzzle Quilt
Another chance to learn Martha’s easy curved piecing technique! The illusion of a puzzle is created by curve piecing semi-circles into neighbor blocks. The quirky placed puzzle pieces are machine appliquéd on quilt after construction is complete. After piecing this “puzzle” together, you’ll be an expert machine curve piecer. Pattern included in price of class. Teacher: Martha DeLeonardis. Wednesday, February 29, 10am - 1pm.
Cost: $ 40.00 |  | QUILT IN A DAY - LOG CABIN
A new twist to an old pioneer classic and a fun beginner project! Each block is centered around a center square and represents the hearth of the home and the strips surrounding this center block represent the cabin logs. The light side of the block symbolizes the sun shining into the log cabin and the dark side portrays the shadows behind the cabin. Once each block is completed they are turned in various directions to create many different looks with names such as Barn Raising, The Fields & Furrows and The Windmill are just a few of the dozens of patterns that can be achieved from these blocks. Come join us for another fun filled evening of sewing something easy and going away with the feeling of accomplishment. Teachers: Shari Medford and Genie Owen. Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 - 9:00pm & Wednesday, February 22, 6:00-9:00pm. Click on the picture to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 45.00 |  | Savannah
Love easy slicing of stacked fabrics to come up with something of a different look? This class is for you! Choose 2 color families of fat quarters and a coordinate for a unique look. We’ll even simplify the pattern a little to make the process quicker! It’s a blast spinning the blocks in every direction when considering the design possibilities. Stopping at just one is the hard part!_Teacher: Liz Broussard. Saturday, April 14, 12:30 - 5:00pm. Click on the picture for more information.
Cost: $ 45.00 |  | Seasonal Table Runner
Do you want to learn paper foundation piecing? Do you want to leave class with a completed project? You can do both with this class. Learn Judy Niemeyer EASY paper piecing method with SIMPLE curve piecing. Jane Plisga will show you a simple grid to machine quilt your project in class. Bias binding will be applied. And voila, you have a stunning table runner that only needs a label (and binding tacked down). Come join us! Teacher: Jan Mathews. Sunday, February 19, 26 and March 11, 2012. 1:00-5:00pm. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 75.00 |  | Simply Hearts
Do you have a graduation coming up? A June wedding? Expecting a baby into the family? Any one of these projects would be a great gift idea. Learn the technique for one or all three--your choice! The "Easy" project is "Heartbeats", the Easier project is "Woven Hearts", and the "Easiest" project is "Simply Hearts" all by Linda Milligan / Nancy Smith and found in their "Hearts Aplenty" book. Each project will have a class for the techique unique to that project and all projects will share a class on borders. Come join the fun! Simply Hearts, Teacher: Jan Mathews. Monday, March 19 and 26. 6-9pm. Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
|  | T-Shirt Quilt
Be one the first students to take a class with Martha utilizing her new book, T-Shirts Quilts Made Easy! This class will have three sessions. Students will learn how to stabilize t-shirts, decide appropriate layout and start construction of their quilt. From the traditional sashing technique to asymmetrical layouts, Martha will present numerous layout options to choose from. You will not need your sewing machine for the first session. Additional purchase of book, T-Shirts Quilts Made Easy is required. Teacher: Martha DeLeonardis. Tuesday, March 6, 13 & 27. 6:00 - 9:00pm. Or, Wednesday, March 7, 14 & 28, 10am-1pm. Click on the picture for more information and to sign up for this class.
Cost: $ 50.00 |  | Three of a Kind
Do you have a graduation coming up? A June wedding? Expecting a baby into the family? Any one of these projects would be a great gift idea. Learn the technique for one or all three--your choice! The "Easy" project is "Heartbeats", the Easier project is "Woven Hearts", and the "Easiest" project is "Simply Hearts" all by Linda Milligan / Nancy Smith and found in their "Hearts Aplenty" book. Each project will have a class for the techique unique to that project and all projects will share a class on borders. Come join the fun! Teacher: Jan Mathews. For all three projects, Monday, March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 6-9pm or you can sign up separately for each individual class (see individual class listings) . Click on the picture for more information and to enroll for these classes.
Cost: $ 75.00 |  | Woven Hearts
Do you have a graduation coming up? A June wedding? Expecting a baby into the family? Any one of these projects would be a great gift idea. Learn the technique for one or all three--your choice! The "Easy" project is "Heartbeats", the Easier project is "Woven Hearts", and the "Easiest" project is "Simply Hearts" all by Linda Milligan / Nancy Smith and found in their "Hearts Aplenty" book. Each project will have a class for the techique unique to that project and all projects will share a class on borders. Come join the fun! Teacher: Jan Mathews. Woven Hearts, Monday, March 12 and 26. 6-9pm. Click the picture for more information and to enroll for this class.
Cost: $ 35.00 |
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