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.
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Summer
2010 Class Semester
Kits are available for some classes. If
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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.
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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 usually fills up quickly, so register soon. This is
a five-session class. |
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Project Dimensions: 34” x 34”
Skill
Level: Beginner 1 and Beginner 2
Taught
by Wendy Vetter
$90.00
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 3
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
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Sweet Sugar Swirls:
This project will use a honey bun (1 ½” strips) to create this
fun star quilt! The best thing is, there are no Y-seams in
construction. Making strip sets from the honey bun makes the
stars quick and easy. |
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Project Dimensions: Approximately 63” x
79”
Project Designer: Fig Tree & Co
Skill
Level: Beginner 2
Taught
by Audrey Esarey
$28.00
Thursday, July 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. |
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Bow N Go Bag:
Learn to use fabric wrapped clotheline to create a unique
purse. Use batiks or bright colors for an awesome summer bag. |
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Project Dimensions: 14” wide x 10” tall x 8”
deep
Project Designer: Aunties Two
Skill
Level: Intermediate
Taught
by Evelyn Cureton
$50.00
Mondays, July 19 & 26 from 6:00 to 9:00
p.m. |
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Electric Quilt
Software:
Are you a new owner of the Electric Quilt software? Maybe you
are interested in purchasing this quilt design software, but
want to learn more about it first. This class provides an
excellent opportunity to see it in action. Janet will show you
what you can do with Electric Software. It is simply amazing.
Learn to use modern technology to aid you in your quilt
design. Janet and Electric Quilt will help you get started. As
a bonus, for those who take the class, you will have an
opportunity to purchase the software and/or the companion
books at a discount that evening. |
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Taught by Janet Schmidt
$18.00
Thursday, July 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
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Butterflies Are Free:
Stained glass butterfly quilt. The pattern has a size to make
a pillow, or you can make several blocks and put together to
make a wall quilt or a full size quilt. |
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Project Dimensions: 41” x 53”
Project Designer: Details by Diane
Skill Level: Beginner 2
Taught by Barbara Burrows
$28.00
Thursday, July 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. |
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Hip Skirt:
This project will use a fun print to create a great summer
skirt. The skirt has simple pleats that create a sophisticated
look without all the work! You will want to make one in every
color! |
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Project Dimensions: Knee length skirt
Project Designer: Favorite Things
Skill Level: Beginner 2
Taught by Audrey Esarey
$36.00
Saturday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. |
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Midtown Trench:
Create your own trench coat with three different styles to
choose from. You can use two different fabrics for
constructing the project. |
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Project Dimensions: The trench coat maybe
hemmed to mid thigh or above the knee
length
Project Designer: Mary Ann Doze
Skill Level: Intermediate
Taught by Wanda Wiegand
$50.00
Thursdays, August 5 & 12 from 6:00 to
9:00 p.m. |
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Saginaw Sunflowers:
Make appliqués that look like they were needle-turned, but do
it by machine. Evelyn will show you how it is done using Beth
Ferrier’s book. |
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Project Dimensions: Approx. 25” x 31 ½”
Project Designer: Beth Ferrier
Skill Level: Intermediate
Taught by Evelyn Cureton
$36.00
Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. |
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Regatta:
Drift away to dreamland with this charming sailboat quilt. Use
a layer cake and freezer paper to make putting this block
together easy and fun. Let Betty show you how it is done. |
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Project Dimensions: 49 ½” x 61”
Project Designer: Sandy Gervais
Skill Level: Beginner 2
Taught by Betty Patterson
$36.00
Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. |
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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. |
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Skill Level: All
Taught by Judy Mobberley
$25.00
Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
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Amy Butler Software Series:
This project will use a combination of prints and solids to
create a fun zig-zag quilt. |
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Project Dimensions: 68” x 84”
Project Designer: Amy Butler
Skill Level: Beginner 2
Taught by Audrey Esarey
$28.00
Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 to 9:00
p.m. |
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The Liverpool:
The Liverpool can be made into a shirt, tunic, or a short or
long dress. Sample is a short dress with ¾” length sleeves.
The dress can be worn with jeans or alone as a dress. |
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Project Dimensions: Dress can be made in
four different lengths
Project Designer: Amy Butler
Skill Level: Intermediate
Taught by Wanda Wiegand
$36.00
Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. |
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Project Dimensions: various
Project Designer: The Teacher’s Pet
Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
Taught by Wendy Vetter
$28.00
Thursday, September 16 from 6:00 to 9:00
p.m. |
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Jacob’s Ladder:
This scrappy looking quilt uses 1 jelly roll and 1 layer cake.
You will learn two methods of constructing half-square
triangles, one using Thangles. We will discuss several design
layout options for these blocks in class. Jacob’s Ladder is a
terrific traditional block that stands the test of time as one
of our favorites. |
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Project Dimensions: 66” x 66”
Skill Level: Beginner 2
Taught by Betty Patterson
$28.00
Thursday, September 23 from 6:00 to 9:00
p.m. |
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Henrietta:
This project can be used as a baby toy, or a pincushion, just
not at the same time. It is perfect for a small gift! It is
cute; make several! |
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Project Dimensions: 4 inches tall
Project Designer: Heather Bailey
Skill Level: Beginner 2
Taught by Audrey Esarey
$28.00
Saturday, October 2 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. |
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Brainy Baby
Ball:
This project is perfect for a baby gift. The ball has a lot of
places for the baby to grab. This project is fat quarter
friendly. |
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Project Dimensions: Approx. 10” diameter
Project Designer: Sew Fun
Skill Level: Beginner 2
Taught by Audrey Esarey
$28.00
Saturday, October 2 from 12:30 to 3:30
p.m. |
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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 usually fills up quickly, so register soon. |
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Project Dimensions: 34” x 34”
Skill Level: Beginner 1 and Beginner 2
Taught by Wendy Vetter
$90.00
Mondays, October 4, 11, 18, 25, and
November 1 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. |
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Picket Fence:
This is a unique quilt using value of fabrics to create the
illusion of layers and depth. Placement of lights, mediums and
darks also help to create the 3-D effect. This quilt is
perfect for showcasing your favorite fabric line or to use up
your stash. It makes a perfect scrappy quilt. |
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Project Dimensions: 82 ½” x 91 ½”
Project Designer: Elsie M.
Skill Level: Beginner 2
Taught by Betty Patterson
$28.00
Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. |
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Project Dimensions: 56” x 56”
Project Designer: Pamela Mostek
Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
Taught by Staff
$30.00
Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. |
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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 or free motion foot for stipple quilting. Also,
learn the "secret word" for machine quilting! This class fills
up quickly, so register soon. |
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Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
Taught by Barbara Burrows
$28.00
Saturday, October 23 from 12:00 to 3:00
p.m. |
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