Classes

Quilting A la Carte Series

Pick and choose from these classes to learn the basic sewing and quilting techniques. While these classes do build on each other, if you have some cutting, sewing or quilting experience you can skip a class or two. 

Each class priced separately or SPECIAL - $75 if you sign up for all 5 classes

Plan Your Quilt

Mon. May 11                                     10am – 12pm
Mon.  July 27                                   6:30pm – 8:30pm
$15 or free if you sign up for the series
Teacher: Muriel Pfaff
This class is designed for beginning quilters who are overwhelmed by selecting fabric for their first quilt. Time will be spent in the shop selecting fabrics that will make your quilt a visual success. Class will focus on theme fabrics and complementary colors that will add texture and "pop" to your quilt.

Cut It Up
Mon. June 1                      10am – 12pm
Mon. Aug. 3                      6:30pm – 8:30pm
$15                   Teacher: Muriel Pfaff
If you have never used the rotary cutter…this is the perfect class. Learn basic cutting techniques and safety skills. You will  cut  the fabric for a lap size quilt.

Sew It Up
Mon. June 8                 10am - 1pm
Mon. Aug 10                 6pm – 9pm
$25 (includes pattern)      Teacher: Muriel Pfaff
In this class you’ll learn machine piecing and  how to assemble your pre-cut quilt pieces. Attending the “Cut it Up” class, or basic knowledge of rotary cutting is required, as your quilt pieces are cut before class. The class will focus on strip piecing and half square triangles.

Square It Up
Mon. June 15                  10am – 12pm
Mon. Aug 17                 6:30pm – 8:30pm
$15                        Teacher: Muriel Pfaff
Make sure your patchwork blocks are perfectly square with the technique you’ll learn. Once your blocks are all the same size, you will piece your quilt top together.

Border It Up
Mon. June 22                   10am – 12pm
Mon. Aug 24                6:30pm – 8:30pm
$15                   Teacher: Muriel Pfaff
Having trouble getting your quilts to lay flat? Join Muriel and you’ll learn the correct way to attach borders and sashing. This class will focus on attaching borders to a pre-sewn quilt top.

Quilt It Up
Mon. June 29                   10am – 1pm
Mon. Aug 31                      6pm - 9pm
$20                   Teacher Muriel Pfaff
After you’ve cut your fabrics…sewn your blocks together….this class shows you how to mark and machine quilt a  lap sized quilt top. You’ll learn about battings, basting, including ‘spray basting’, and begin quilting your top.

Hand Piecing
Sat. June 20                             10am - 1pm
Fri, Aug 14                              1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
$20 (includes pattern)      Teacher: Anne Anderberg
The perfect class to learn  the basics of patchwork. Anne shows you how to make templates and mark the fabric. She’ll show stitching techniques to hand piece patchwork blocks. This class will take the “puzzle” out of patchwork.

Hand Quilting
Sat, May 30                  10am – 1pm
Wed, July 15                10am – 1pm
$25 (Kit included)            Teacher: Anne Anderberg
Discover, or rediscover, the lovely relaxing art of hand quilting. Learn the basics - the fundamentals for marking, basting, quilting, finishing…even hanging your finished quilt!  If you have a quilt top ready, bring it for discussion and Anne will show you how to prepare it for  hand quilting.

Binding Your Quilt I
Wed, July 1                   10am – 1pm          
Sat. Aug 29                   10am – 1pm  
$30 (includes kit & pattern)   Teacher: Muriel Pfaff              
Learn the secrets of continuous double-fold binding, mitered corners, machine or hand finishes.  Many different types of binding will be taught.   Turn your sample piece into a cute “3 Pocket Purse!” We will also discuss  “mock” and “pillow turn” bindings. If you have a quilt ready for binding, Muriel will help determine which method to use.

Color Plan Your Quilt
Sat, July 25                              2pm – 3:30pm
Thurs, Aug 27                            1pm – 2:30pm
$10                   Teacher: Mary Ellen Von Holt
If you have trouble selecting fabrics for your projects, let us show you how we plan our quilts and patchwork projects with fabrics and color combinations. Learn how “Magic Fabrics” can add a sparkle to any style of quilt making.  Bring fabrics for a future project for discussion and help.

Hand Appliqué
Sat, May 16                      10am – 1pm
Wed, July 14                    1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
$20 (includes pattern)     Teacher: Anne Anderberg
Appliqué is all the rage!  Have you tried, but not liked it? Using a simple floral appliqué, Anne will teach the needle turn method along with the importance of using the correct needles and thread. This is the perfect class for beginners or those wanting to improve their appliqué techniques.

Appliqué Many Ways
Thurs. July 2 & 9              10am - 1pm
$35 - two sessions              Teacher: Wanda Hizer
Have you tried appliqué and just can't get the hang of it? This is the class for you. It’s great for beginners and those who wish to polish their appliqué skills.  In the 6 hour class, you’ll learn many methods of appliqué, including stems and circles, and be able to choose which methods are best for your future projects. Appliqué several little hearts and use them for the little quilt "You've Stolen My Heart”,  in Elly Sienkiewicz’s book.

Invisible Machine Applique
Fri. June 26                              10am – 1pm
Sat. July 25                             10am – 1pm
$20                                           Teacher: Dottie Richey
$5 supply fee paid to teacher in class
Do you love the look of appliqué, but don't think you have the time to do it?  Try this easy method that looks like hand appliqué, but can be sewn in a fraction of the time!    No sticky glue, wetting, or trimming required!  Learn to prepare templates, choose fabric, thread, shape appliqué pieces, and adjust the stitch on your machine to give you that "hand sewn" look.

Machine Quilting I
Sat. May 16                                1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thurs. Aug 13                                10am – 1pm
$20 (batting kit included)            Teacher: Linda Wirtz Machine quilting is…marking…layering the top, choosing batting and backing…free motion…in the ditch…straight line… Learn about thread, batting and other tools, while you work on sample squares. Bring quilt tops for discussion.

Free Motion Quilting
Wed. Aug 5                                       10 am - 1 pm
$20           Teacher: Linda Wirtz
Free yourself from straight lines in machine quilting projects. Learn to design your own patterns, draw feathers, and use no-mark designs, stippling, meandering… and more! You should have some machine quilting experience. All work will be done with the darning or free motion foot.

Advanced Paper Piecing for Beginners
Wed. May 20 “Feathered Star”               10:30am – 3:30pm
Sun. Aug. 2 “Feathered Star”                   12pm – 5pm
$35 (includes patterns)                     Teacher: Debbie Prah
All skill levels, including confident beginners, are invited to learn the magic of paper piecing. Advanced paper piecing patterns have small pieces; we’ll work on a 6” Feathered Star in class.  Most advanced patterns also have multiple sections;  we’ll spend time in class practicing the technique for combining sections.  Bring patterns that you have been afraid to start, we’ll discuss them.  At the end of class, you’ll be ready for designs that you’ve always wanted to do!

Scrambled Eggs Quilt
Tues. May 19                                     12:30pm – 4:30pm
Sun. Aug 30                                      12pm – 4pm
$35 (includes patterns)                   Teacher: Debbie Prah
This is a quick, fun, fat quarter lap quilt that was designed by Billie Lauder.  It is made up of blocks of multiple squares and rectangles of different sizes.  But we won’t be sewing them together individually.  Of course not!  We will use a quick shortcut method for each block.  Join us to find out how.  Appropriate for all skill levels.

Scalloped Edges
Tues, July 28                       10am – 1pm
Sat. Aug 25                         10am – 1pm
$15                               Teacher: Muriel Pfaff
Discover how easy it is to make perfect scalloped edges.  You’ll work on a placemat in class, learning the technique to apply to quilts, clothing, pillows, table runners, and more!

Nine Patch Pizzazz
Fri. May 15                                                  10am – 2pm
Sat. Aug. 22                                                    10am – 2pm
$25                                                Teacher: Janice Kuhns
Don’t know what to do with that large scale fabric? Use some companion fabric in the Nine Patch blocks and make a Nine Patch Pizzazz Quilt! We will cut up the fabric and make the Nine Patch blocks for your design in class.

Let’s Make a Purse
Sat. May 23                                        1:30pm – 4:30pm
Wed. July 8                                        10am – 1pm
$20                                       Teacher: Jackie Blackburn
You will use  “Bow Tucks Tote” pattern or “Two Hour Tulip Purse” pattern to create a great bag showcasing different fabrics of your choice. The Bow Tucks is loaded with pockets. The Tulip Purse can be made in four different sizes. You could even bring your own bag pattern and Jackie will help you with the details of construction. This fun class will inspire you to create a wardrobe of bags.

Beginner Foundation Piecing
Tues, June 23                                        10am - 1pm
Sat. July11                                            1pm - 4pm
$15 (includes patterns)            Teacher: Janice Kuhns  
Always wanted to try paper piecing but don’t know where to start?  Learn this easy technique to make Flying Geese, Square in a Square, and Pineapple blocks and learn tips and techniques to try more challenging pieces.

Crazy Charm Square Blocks
Thurs. May 14                                            10am – 1pm
Wed. July 29                                             10am – 1pm
$25 (includes pattern)              Teacher Linda Wirtz
Have you been collecting 5” charm squares packets just waiting for a way to use them in a quilt? Learn how easy and fast you can make crazy patch blocks and piece a quilt. Many other great ideas for charm squares will be shown.

Treasure Box
Mon. May 18                                    10am – 1pm
Mon. Aug. 10                                     10am – 1pm
$20                                          Teacher: Elisabeth Frolet
You will love this little treasure box.  It can hold a piece of jewelry as a gift box or any small trinket.  It makes a great thimble holder… use your imagination! Elisabeth will show you how to make this fun and versatile box. In class you will be able to complete one box and  be on your way to making many more.

Learn Patchwork and Quilting
Thurs. June 25            1pm – 5pm Teacher: Linda Wirtz
Fri. Aug 7             1pm – 5pm Teacher: Mary Ellen Von Holt
$25 (includes pattern)            
This class will introduce you to basic patchwork skills. You'll review good rotary cutting skills, and cut strips to be sewn into patchwork blocks that frame a center panel. Also learn basic machine quilting.  The project size is also perfect for placemats. If you have been interested in patchwork and quilting, this class is for you.

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Embroidery and Crazy Quilt Stitches
Sat. May 2 (one all day class)               10am – 4pm
Mon. July 6 & July 13                          10am – 1pm
$35 – two sessions             Teacher: Elisabeth Frolet
Have you ever wanted to embellish a quilt with embroidery and thought that it was too intricate and difficult? In this class you will learn various embroidery stitches and motifs that you can use to adorn your crazy quilt or any regular quilt and make it unique. This is a fun way to create a whimsical, personalized and original work of art.

Redwork Stitchery
Mon. June 22                                10am - 1pm
Thurs. Aug. 6                                 10am – 1pm
$25 (includes pattern and fabric)  
Teacher: Elisabeth Frolet
Learn the best way to transfer a stitchery  pattern to fabric. Elisabeth will teach you the basic stitches used in traditional redwork as you work on the pattern of your choice. We’ll have several for you to choose from and provide you with fabric. You may want to purchase a linen towel to stitch on.  Several suggestions will be given on how you could use your finished piece.

‘Big Stitch’ Quilting
Wed. May 27                                     10am – 1pm
Mon. July 20                                     10am – 1pm
$20   Teacher: Barbara Barnes
You’ll love this different technique for hand quilting using the ‘quilting big stitch’. This fast, fun, and easy stitch will look great on many projects. Using pearl cotton and a hoop, Barbara shows how to plan your quilting pattern (without marking!) and ‘big stitch’ your way to an amazing finish.

Big Stitch Revisited
Mon. May 18                                   2pm – 4pm
Wed. Aug. 26                                  10am – 12pm
$10                                    Teacher Barbara Barnes
If you have taken “Big Stitch” with Barbara and would like some additional help with choosing where to quilt, what color to quilt with, or how to make the marvelous knot, this is the class for you. Or if you would just enjoy sitting, stitching and chatting for a few hours, sign up!

Rug Hooking
Wed. July 15    (Date Change)                1pm – 5pm
$25              Teacher: Mary Ellen Von Holt
Learn the wonderful craft of making rugs from wool.  Every step in the process is covered while making the rug from a kit you purchase from us, (discounted price for students). Rug hooking is soft, quiet and the end result is an heirloom. We carry 100% wool (hand dyed), foundations, books, frames…everything you need for rug hooking.

Photos to Fabric Lecture
Fri. May 29                                      10am – 12pm
Fri. July 31                                      10am – 12pm
$10                                       Teacher: Dottie Richey
Make personalized gifts easily with prepared fabric sheets.  Learn to manipulate photos and images on the computer:  size, crop, change colors.  Then learn how to print from an inkjet printer to prepared fabric sheets.  May bring laptop for practice, or just watch demo.

Needle Punch /  Rug Punch
Wed. June 3                                  10am – 12pm
Thurs. Aug 6                                    2pm - 4pm
$10                         Teacher:  Mary Ellen Von Holt
Needle Punch or Rug Punch….In this class you’ll see both techniques. They are similar but also quite different. Needle punching creates small masterpieces with embroidery floss or pearl cotton, that look like small hooked rugs, ideal for framing. Rug punching is similar, but done with hand dyed wool yarn, and looks like a hooked rug.

Wool Works
Fri. Fri. May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 10am – 12:30pm
FREE – please register to reserve a seat
If you’re working with wool…come join us! That’s the only requirement. We’re gathering on the 2nd Friday of each month to work on any project using wool…rug hooking, rug punching, penny rugs,...anything as long as wool is one of the fibers. If you're doing the Primitive Garden Wool block of the month – bring it along! We’ll share tips and ideas and the latest books and patterns. Meet quilters, rug hookers and punchers, rug braiders, knitters…even spinners! Join us!

Homespun and Wool
Mon. May 4                                               10am – 1pm
Mon. Aug. 31                                              10am – 1pm
$20                                            Teacher: Fran House
Combining wool appliqué with homespun fabrics creates a wonderful primitive style quilt. Learn the basics of working with wool and the buttonhole stitch. With a fat quarter of homespun and a small amount of wool, you can make this small primitive coxcomb quilt. Other options for design include a pumpkin and pineapple.

Buttonhole Stitch Appliqué
Sat. May 30                                            2pm – 4:30pm
Sat. July 18                                            2pm – 4:30pm
$20 (includes pattern)     Teacher: Mary Ellen Von Holt
Kit available - $12
Learn the buttonhole or ‘blanket stitch’…it’s the way many make their first attempts at the “A” word…appliqué that is!  You’ll learn how to prepare fabric and stitch a strawberry wool pincushion with embroidery floss or pearl cotton. Mary Ellen will show you how to work with fusible web on cotton or wool fabrics while learning this versatile stitch perfect for quilts, pincushions, ornaments and more!

T Shirt Quilt
Sat. June 20                                            1:30pm – 4:30pm
Sat. Aug. 29                                            1:30pm – 4:30pm
$20                                            Teacher: Dena Rosenberg
Gather up  T-shirts and get ready for some fun! Learn how to build your own T-shirt quilt with your shirts! It's easy! There are no rules and every quilt turns out different. In addition to learning to prepare your T-shirts, we will explore other options to making T-shirt quilts. Whatever way you choose, it will be a wonderful way to preserve special memories. It also makes a great gift!

Repro Divas
Tues. May 12, June 7, July 14, Aug. 11    10am – 12pm
Afternoon class                                       1pm – 3pm
Evening Classes: same dates                   6:30pm – 8:30pm
$40                                              Teacher: Kathy Niemann
Jo's Little Women Club has grown-up.  Lovers of small reproduction quilts with a desire to learn more about quilts and fabrics of the 1800's, this class is for you.  We will use the quilts in the book “Remembering Adelia” by Kathleen Tracy as inspiration.  Each student will be encouraged to design their own quilts from this inspiration and using what we have learned from making other reproduction style quilts.  The camaraderie and encouragement from other "Divas" will drive you to new heights of creativity.

Log Cabin Techniques
Sat. June 13                          12pm – 4pm
Thurs. July 30                     10am – 2pm
$25                                    Teacher: Linda Wirtz
If you have admired Log Cabin quilts, join Linda and learn to make many different blocks, then play with the different settings to create stars, triangles, diamonds, etc.  With her special techniques you’ll make perfect blocks.    She’ll show you several techniques including the use of Marti Michell's Log Cabin rulers.  Use your blocks to make a wall hanging or keep adding to create a classic heirloom quilt.   Linda makes it fun for you to create a stunning Log Cabin quilt.

Apron Fun
Fri. May 22                                            10am – 2pm
Wed. July 22                                           1pm – 4pm
$20                                       Teacher: Barbara Barnes
Join Barbara and explore the world of aprons…from vintage aprons to new aprons that “look vintage”. Barbara will show some of her vintage  collection. You will then sew an apron of your own. You can make a Christmas Apron perfect for a gift or yourself! Come and re-discover the lost art of sewing an apron…You can make one for every holiday!

Amazing Hour Glass Block
Fri. June 5                                     10am – 1pm
Mon. Aug. 3                                    1:30pm – 4:30pm
$20                                         Teacher: Fran House
This is the class for those 6” squares you have in your stash or the fat quarters you’ve collected. Learn how to make the basic block any size. Then explore options for different settings. It’s a  great stitch-in class. Plan to attend with friends and trade fabrics.

Primitive Small Quilt
Mon. Aug. 3                                            10am – 1pm
$20 (includes pattern)                         Teacher: Fran House
Three coordinating fat quarters are a perfect background for a primitive quilt….a fast and fun option for a variety of seasonal quilts.  A primitive appliqué design is provided for the center or bring a design of your own. Ideas can be gathered from books by Jan Patek, Whimsicals, Need’l Love, etc. Suggested ideas are pumpkins, baskets, houses, and flowers. The perfect class to learn  primitive appliqué.

Precision Machine Piecing
Fri. June 19                                10am – 3pm
Fri. Aug 21                                    10am – 3pm
$30 (includes pattern)             Teacher: Wanda Hizer
Are you interested in advancing and improving your workmanship in machine piecing? Wanda will show you the proper steps for pinning, cutting, sewing and pressing. You’ll master the ¼” seam allowance, sew straight, and get a perfect finished block.

Advanced Baltimore Study
Thurs.  May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug 27        10am -  12pm
$45                    Teacher: Wanda Hizer
Our Advanced group is going strong, and you can still join us if you have Baltimore Album experience.  You can work on a current project, or concentrate on re-creating one of many antique quilts from that era. Join us as we explore these wonderful quilts.

Explore Scrap Quilts
Tues. June 30                                         10am -1pm
Sat. Aug. 8                                              12:30pm – 3:30pm
$20                                                    Teacher: Libby Lowe
Find a home for your miscellaneous blocks and unfinished projects.  Libby will bring lots of her scrappy quilts, old and new for group discussion. You bring any blocks you’ve collected, or abandoned.  Through discussion, experimenting, or drawing, you will explore ways to make them into gorgeous quilts…or at least ‘finished’ quilts.  This will be a fun class to learn  about designing a quilt.

Patchwork Society / “Voices of the Past”
Wed. June 24 Priscilla Alden                     10am – 12:30pm
Tues. June 30 Priscilla Alden                      6:30pm – 9pm
Wed. Aug. 19 Lucille Ball                           10am - 12:30pm
Tues. Aug. 25 Lucille Ball                           6:30pm – 9pm
$25 (includes pattern)                        Teacher: Muriel Pfaff
Continue your study with two new women in our Patchwork Society Club. The Patchwork Society was started by Kaye England, author and designer, to create and promote awareness of Women in History.  Class includes a pattern for a quilt named in honor of the famous woman, plus  smaller quilts and other projects.   Step back with Muriel dressed in  clothing of the era and goodies to eat while  studying Lucille Ball, and Priscilla Alden. Travel  to Plymouth Rock and meet Priscilla Alden in June.  Learn several   techniques for sewing curved appliqué pieces. Don’t miss the program in August when Muriel turns into a red-head and we laugh our way through Lucy memories.  We'll discuss techniques for making a two-color basket quilt, and wait until you see the alternate quilt  made up in “Lucy” fabric!

Dear Jane Club
Thurs. May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20    6:30pm – 8:30pm $45                                        Teacher: Karen Mowery
Are you a Janiac? Now’s the time to start the Dear Jane quilt you have always wanted to make. Dear Jane blocks call for paper piecing, appliqué, reverse appliqué, hand sewing, and working small (you should be familiar with these). Jane’s unique mathematical blocks will call for your patience and persistence (and admiration). “From tiny blocks a big Dear Jane quilt may grow.”

Melons Gone Wild
Mon. July 27                                             10am – 1pm
Tues. Aug. 25                                            10am – 1pm
$20                                  Teacher: Amanda Smallwood
Come and get comfortable with this easy pieced curved block. Bring Kaffe Fassett and Amy Butler to the cutting table and make  a bold statement or tone it down to your own style of fabric. With several ways to make the block look different you’ll put together a great quilt.

Feathered Star
Tues. May 26                                  10am – 1pm
Sat. July 8     (Date Change)          1:30pm – 4:30pm
$20                              Teacher: Amanda Smallwood
This block is so beautiful and not as complicated  to piece as you might think. It just takes time, good cutting and piecing skills . Learn set in and partial seam piecing. Come and challenge yourself  to  make this wonderful block.

Iowa

Canada

North American Mystery Series
Sat. June 27 Mystery in Iowa                       10am – 2pm
Sat. Aug. 1 Mystery in British Columbia         10am – 2pm
$55 (includes fabric and pattern)        Guide:LindaWirtz
Join us as we continue to have fun with these mysteries on our journey of North America….with exciting destinations from northern Canada to Mexico and spots in between.  Create a quilt at each stop along the way. Pack your bag (your sewing bag that is), and we'll do the rest. The total package includes a personal guide (Linda Wirtz), instructions, lodging (our classroom), your fabric kit and even recipes.

This session we will travel to Iowa for the Mystery on the Old Homestead.  Fabric themes are Harvest Time – tans, golds, Spring Planting – greens, and Suey! – pinks. 

Then we are off to north of the border to British Columbia, Canada for the Mystery in the Tea Shop.  Fabric themes  are Blue Willow – Blue and white, Upstairs Maid – black and white, and Orange Pekoe – brown and orange. 

You select the fabric theme – we'll prepare your kit.  We'll even provide you with a travel voucher card – sign up for all Mysteries, and upon completion you'll receive a $20 Little Quilts Traveler's Checque!  Other surprises each month.

Wrapped in Comfort
Sat.  June 6                                          10am - 3pm
$30 (includes pattern)       Teacher: Mary Ellen Von Holt
"Wrapped in Comfort" from Silver Thimble Quilt Company is a fun addition to your bed or sofa as a cover for the popular body pillows. It can even be made with Charm Packs that coordinate to your décor. You’ll love this easy construction, and will make more for gifts. Optional kit available, or reserve a space to work on your own project at this Silver Thimble gathering.

Holiday Demos
Wed. July 22                                       10am – 11:30am
Thurs. July 23                                      6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fri. July 24                                          10 am – 11:30am
$5                       
Projects to get you going on your holiday  gifts using patchwork, applique, and other techniques. New patterns, and books with great ideas will be shown.

Slice of Christmas
Mon. Aug. 17                                           10am – 3pm
$30(incl. patterns)  Teacher: Pat Wys/Mary Ellen Von Holt
“A Slice of Christmas”….a Christmas tree skirt that is fun to make using the wedge ruler. Depending on the layout you select - make one or two stunning tree skirts for a full size tree. Or you can make a smaller tree skirt or table mat with jelly rolls or 2½” strips from “Slice of Life”. You select the Silver Thimble Quilt Company pattern and we’ll help you pick the perfect fabrics. (Discount on ruler for students.)Bring your sewing machine and enthusiasm for a fun day of sewing. Our new Silver Thimble Gathering format gives you the choice of working on a project we have chosen (kits available) or reserve a space and ‘do your own thing!’

Stash Therapy
Tues. May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 18     10am – 12pm
Evenings: same dates                       6:30pm – 8:30pm
$35                                  Teacher: Mary Ellen Von Holt
Patchwork blocks, appliqué blocks, UFO's & UFQ's (unfinished quilts), the right setting,…borders or no borders…the right fabric choices…each month we'll help you dig into that 'stash' and finish some projects. Dive into your stash and find treasures. All you need is a plan…we'll work with the 'parts department' in your stash of fabric and blocks. Each month you can bring projects to sew on and learn tips and shortcuts to finish them. Guaranteed to be lots of inspiration and guidance, as well as "Show & Tell" from classmates.

Little Pieced Patchwork
Wed. June 10                                          10am – 1pm
Wed. Aug. 12                                           10am – 1pm
$20                                      Teacher: Kathy Niemann
Little Quilts, Civil War Legacies, Jo Morton and Lori Smith all have one thing in common.  Small doll sized quilts (awesome for wall decor or framing) in a reproduction style.  We will begin making a quilt and discuss how to build your fabric stash to have your quilts look like an antique.  We will work on tips for piecing these tiny projects.  Who knows? Maybe this class will grow into another "Repro Divas".   Choose one of three choices of patterns and come make a faux heirloom.

“Les Fleurs du Jardin”
This beautiful basket appliqué sampler quilt designed by Lisa Schiller had full classes each time it’s been offered. We’ve had several requests for Wanda to repeat it one more time! If there is sufficient interest, we’ll add it to the Fall calendar. Learn all about color selection, and fine hand appliqué techniques. Class will meet the 2nd Thursday morning monthly for 12 month. It’s designed so at the end the blocks and appliquéd sashing are all sewn together. See this amazing quilt and reserve your spot.

Introduction to EQ6
Sat. May 23                   10am – 1pm
Fri. July 17                    10am – 1pm
$20                   Teacher: Dottie Richey
Have you been curious about this amazing computer drawing program from Electric Quilt. It’s easier than ever to learn. Our beginner's guide will show you just how user-friendly the program is - by the end of class you will have designed your very own quilt, and have the confidence to continue designing.  Best of all, EQ can serve as a virtual design wall, to audition fabrics, block placement, setting options, border sizes, etc. You can see before you sew!  This is a hands-on class, bring your laptop with EQ loaded.  If you’re  thinking of purchasing the program, you can  share the workstation in the classroom.  “Once you EQ”, your computer will become an important tool in your sewing room!

Flower Power for a Young Quilter
Wed. June 10                                    1:30pm – 4:30pm
$20 (includes pattern)                Teacher: Linda Wirtz
Have your young quiltmaker (age 10+) select seven of her favorite fabrics, or use a kit we’ll prepare to make a throw size quilt she’ll enjoy wrapping up in. Simple machine sewing will be taught, as well as  learn to  fuse and stitch ‘funky flowers’ randomly onto squares to add pizzazz to her quilt top. No sewing experience is necessary, but student should understand how to set up and thread their machine, or mom can prepare it for her.

Tote Bag for a Young Seamstress
Thurs. June 11                                    1:30pm – 4:30pm
$30 (includes fabric kit)           Teacher: Amanda Smallwood
Amanda will show your young sewer (age 10+) how to sew a tote bag perfect for a book tote or take to the beach.   She can select two fabrics and learn the basics of sewing while completing this tote. Other purses and totes will also be shown.

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Crazy Charms for a Young Patchworker
Fri. June 12                                      1:30pm – 4:30pm
$25 (includes pattern)              Teacher: Linda Wirtz
Your young sewer (age 10 +) is sure to enjoy this new look at a Four Patch block. Linda will show how to cut up squares and sew them together for a fun quilt perfect for the beach or picnic. Kit available. No sewing experience is necessary, student should be familiar with a sewing machine.

Baltimore Album Ongoing Dates
Thurs. May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20

Girl Gang 2009
Tues. May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4          10am-12pm                
Afternoon Session: same dates                  1pm – 3pm