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A great emphasis is placed on education at Among Friends Quilt Shop. Quilting offers a wide range of experiences and we want to help you encounter as many of those experiences as possible.





 
We offer many different classes each semester, and have provided a 1,000 sq. foot classroom that sets us apart from other quilt shops. It's also equipped with plenty of full-spectrum lighting to enhance your learning experience.



 
 
Skill Levels:

Please determine your skill level and select classes that are at your level or below. If you need help in assessing your skill level, please ask us for assistance.

  Beginner 1:  You must know how to operate your sewing machine and sew a straight
    line.
  Beginner 2:  You must be at a Beginner 1 level, plus know how to use a rotary cutter and
    ruler and have some piecing experience.
  Intermediate:  You must be at a Beginner 2 level, plus have several projects under your
    belt. This person is more experienced than a Beginner 2 quilter.
  Advanced:  You are an experienced quilter looking to broaden your horizons and/or to
    sharpen your skills.

 

Spring 2013 Class Semester
Kits are available for some classes. If interested, please ask. Dimensions listed are approximate.
Want to take a class, but the date doesn’t work for you? You have options. You can either enlist four of your quilting/sewing buddies and come up with a time that works for you and our instructor and create your own class date or you can take a private lesson. Private lessons are available for many of our classes.





 
 

Quilting for Beginners

In this five-session class, you will learn the basics of quilt-making while making a wall hanging from start to finish. If you haven't quilted before, this is the place to start. This class fills up quickly, so register soon. To register on-line for this class, click here.

     
Dimensions: 34" x 34"
Date: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Beginner 1
Fee: $90
Instructor: Wendy Lehman

 

Hand Quilting for Beginners

In this class, you will learn the basics of hand quilting so you can begin making family heirlooms. Class fee includes a sample quilt sandwich. To register for this class on-line, click here.

     
Date: Thursday, May 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m..
Skill Level: Beginner 2
Fee: $27
Instructor: Judy Mobberley

 

Machine Quilting Basics

This class covers the basics needed to begin machine quilting. Learn how to use a
walking foot for straight-line quilting and a darning foot/free motion foot for stipple quilting. Also, learn the "secret word" for machine quilting! This class fills up quickly, so register soon. To register on-line, click here.

     
  • Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
  • Skill Level: Beginner 2
  • Fee: $33
  • Instructor: Barb Burrows

  Carnival Quilt Workshop

Have fun in this class learning how to use and flip the Creative Grids Lazy Angle Ruler to create this quilt with a pinwheel design. This is a great quilt for using layer cakes!e

To register on-line, click here.

     
  • Project Dimensions: 43” x 51”
  • Project Designer: Julie Herman for Jaybird Quilts
  • Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
  • Instructor: Dorothy Fieldhouse
  • Date: Monday, April 22, 2013 from 11:0 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Workshop Fee: $ 25.00

  Ballerina Quilt Workshop

The Ballerina quilt has it all...beauty, motion, flow and BIG blocks that are perfect for showing off large scale print fabrics. Select fat quarters and a contrasting background fabric to create these whirly, twirly blocks. Wendy will introduce the Creative Grids 60° Triangle Ruler in this workshop and teach you how to use it to create this fun quilt that can be made in crib, lap, twin or king size.

To register on-line, click here.

     
  • Project Dimensions: Varies depending on size you wish to make
  • Project Designer: Julie Herman for Jaybird Quilts
  • Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
  • Instructor: Wendy Lehman
  • Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
  • Workshop Fee: $25.00

  Intertwined Quilt Workshop

What can you do with 2 1/2" strips and a couple of borders? You can make this amazing quilt! The right tools can make any project a breeze. They can produce better end results, speed up the process and bring more enjoyment to the process. This project is no different and with the strip tube ruler, you can complete this striking quilt in no time at all. It is one simple block twisted and turned to create the intertwined effect with popping pinwheels. Wendy will show you how to make Intertwined more fun!

To register on-line, click here.

     
  • Project Dimensions: Varies depending on size quilt you wish to make
  • Project Designer: Daniela Stout for Cozy Quilt Designs
  • Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
  • Instructor: Wendy Lehman
  • Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
  • Workshop Fee: $25.00

 

 

 

 

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