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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.

 

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Spring 2010 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.




 

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  Sunbonnet Sue Sows A Seed: Sunbonnet Sue is a favorite among quilters. This Sunbonnet Sue is machine appliquéd. Evelyn will show you how it is done and how to add the hand embroidered extra touch. This is a beautiful wall hanging for any room, but would especially be cute for a little girl’s room. If you have ever wanted to learn how to make Sue, this is your opportunity. A kit is available while supplies last.


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  Project Dimensions: 19 1/2" x 39"
  Project Designer: Betty Alderman
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Evelyn Cureton
  $28.00
  Monday, February 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Sunset: This class is a quick project that is perfect for someone who likes to use a lot of different fabrics and colors in one quilt. It is a good quilt for using solids or prints will also work. The criss-cross design in the quilt is created when the blocks are put together. A kit is available while supplies last.


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  Project Dimensions: Approximately 55” x
     70” depending on quantity and size of
     borders
  Project Designer: Julie Popa
  Skill Level: Intermediate
  Taught by Audrey Esarey
  $36.00
  Saturday, February 27 from 12:00 to 4:00
     p.m.

  Daily Doodler: This is an easy afternoon project to dress up a legal pad. Use it at work, home, or in your quilting studio to make notes. It also includes a zippered pocket.


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  Project Dimensions: Sized to fit a legal pad
     (9 x 12)
  Project Designer: This & That
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Audrey Esarey
  $20.00
  Thursday, March 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Scrapbook Jeans & Sweatshirt: Make that special little girl an outfit with lots of flowers appliquéd on the jeans. The appliqués are taken right from the fabrics you select. The sweatshirt will be so cute made with coordinating fabrics. It is made using a pre-purchased sweatshirt that with Wanda’s help you will transform into a cute and fashionable top.


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  Project Dimensions: 12 Months to 12 Years
  Project Designer: Chelsea Andersen
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Wanda Wiegand
  $28.00
  Saturday, March 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00
     p.m.

  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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No pattern / book

  Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
  Taught by Barbara Burrows
  $28.00
  Monday, March 8 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Nana’s Rainbow: Looking for a beautiful Easter project or quilt for that baby that is on the way? You will have this project completed in no time. Strip piecing is used for the body of the quilt and Soft Fuse will be used for the appliqué. Instruction in this class will be given on hand appliqué and machine appliqué to finish off the quilt. A kit is available while supplies last.


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  Project Dimensions: 50 1/4” x 63 ½”
  Project Designer: Arlene Neely
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Dee Dee Hudson
  $28.00
  Monday, March 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Safari Placemats: These adorable placemats would be fun to have on hand for your children and grandchildren. They are quick and fun to make.


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  Project Dimensions: 12” x 17½” oval
  Project Designer: Little Quilt Company
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Evelyn Cureton
  $28.00
  Thursday, March 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Blue Sky Hat: This hat designed by Amy Butler uses heavy weight duck cloth to create a wide brim hat. Join us to learn the basic construction of a lined hat. Perfect to wear to your favorite Derby party! Make one for every outfit.


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  Project Designer: Amy Butler
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Audrey Esarey
  $28.00
  Saturday, March 27 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

  Surprise!: This is a new quilt from Karen DuMont of Karie Patch Designs and it is adorable and tons of fun to make. There are so many possibilities with this quilt that is perfect for children. Each block in the quilt is filled with a surprise! I don’t know who will have more fun with this quilt – the adults or the kids. Kits available while supplies last.


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  Project Dimensions: 44” x 54 ½”
  Project Designer: Karen DuMont
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Dee Dee Hudson
  $28.00
  Monday, March 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Criss Cross Double Toss: This is another fun 2 ½” strip quilt. Betty will show you how to create this block and set it on point to make the Criss Cross Double Toss quilt. It sounds fun, doesn’t it?


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  Project Dimensions: 70” x 87”
  Project Designer: Gudrun Erla
  Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
  Taught by Betty Patterson
  $28.00
  Thursday, April 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  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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No pattern / book

  Project Dimensions: 34” x 34”
  Skill Level: Beginner 1 and Beginner 2
  Taught by Wendy Vetter
  $90.00
  Mondays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3
     from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

  Yo Yo Monkey: Yo-Yos are fun to make and even more fun is making yo-you toys. Betty will show you how to make yo-yos and then how to use them to make this cute little monkey.


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  Project Dimensions: Approximately 16”
  Project Designer: Karen Kottke
  Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
  Taught by Betty Patterson
  $28.00
  Saturday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00
     p.m.

  Blooming Nine Patch: This project uses only a simple 9 patch block to create a beautiful quilt. Busy prints can work well in this quilt. Come and see how easy it is to create this one!


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  Project Dimensions: 72” x 82” without
     optional borders
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Audrey Esarey
  $28.00
  Thursday, April 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Friends & Flowers: Great project you can make for all those “special friends” in your life. This project involves some piecing, appliqué and embroidery and can be framed or made into a pillow. If you want to learn how to do basic embroidery, this is the class for you.


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  Project Dimensions: 5” x 7”
  Project Designer: Bareroots
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Dee Dee Hudson
  $20.00
  Saturday, April 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

  The Torii Tunic: Have fun mixing and matching fabrics for the Torii Tunic. This dress is fun and easy to make, perfect for a spring afternoon!


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  Project Dimensions: Dress with varying
     hem lengths
  Project Designer: Boutique Chic by
     Serendipity Studio
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Audrey Esarey
  $28.00
  Saturday, April 24 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

  Binding Time Apron: Have fun making an apron from your mother’s or grandmother’s tablecloth or just enjoy wearing a vintage style apron. Use fun new fabrics to create this great apron for yourself or someone special.


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  Project Dimensions: 28” wide by 31” long
  Project Designer: Dean Stanley
  Skill Level: Beginner
  Taught by Wanda Wiegand
  $20.00
  Thursday, April 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

  T-Shirt Quilt: You have saved all those t-shirts… Now what do you do with them? Make a t-shirt quilt. T-shirt quilts make great gifts. It is like a scrapbook that you can cuddle up with. During this class you will learn how to take those t-shirts you have collected and make them into a one-of-a kind quilt. Sports themes, college years, high school days, concerts attended or just a collection of everything - the possibilities are endless.


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  Project Dimensions: Optional
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Dee Dee Hudson
  $36.00
  Tuesdays, May 4 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
     and May 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  All Cooped Up: New from McKenna Ryan - All Cooped Up Roosters and chicks can be made into pillows, aprons, hot pads or stretched over an 8” x8” canvas as a wall art. They will make the perfect gift! It’s just like eating popcorn – you can’t make just one! Several can be put together and made into a pieced quilt. Learn McKenna Ryan’s preferred method of appliqué that is used in all of her quilts. Kits will be available while supplies last.


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  Project Dimensions: 8” x 8”
  Project Designer: McKenna Ryan
  Skill Level: Beginner
  Taught by Barb Burrows
  $28.00
  Thursday, May 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Jelly Bag: This bag has been a big hit so we are bringing the class back for an encore. It is made from a Jelly Roll or Jelly Log (2 ½” strips). You can actually get two beautiful bags from one Jelly Roll.


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  Project Dimensions: 16½” x 14½”
  Project Designer: Bunny Hill Designs
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Evelyn Cureton
  $28.00
  Monday, May 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Cottage Chair Cozy: We all use those folding chairs. They are just too practical. But wouldn’t it be nice to dress them up for special occasions? Well, now you can and Evelyn will show you how. Learn how to make the Cottage Chair Cozy for your next party or gathering and have the best-dressed chairs in town.


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  Project Dimensions:
  Project Designer: Sonja Moen and Vicki
     Lynn Oehlke
  Skill Level: Intermediate
  Taught by Evelyn Cureton
  $36.00
  Tuesday, May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
     p.m.

  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, May 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

  Log Cabin Hidden Stars: Use a Jelly Roll to construct log cabin blocks that are put together using hidden stars. It is a fabulous pattern and using the pre-cut 2 ½” strips saves time.


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  Project Dimensions: 60” x 60”
  Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
  Taught by Betty Patterson
  $28.00
  Thursday, June 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Mariner’s Compass: This project will use symmetrical fabrics to create one mariners compass block. This class will teach you important techniques such as Y-seams, making accurate templates, and setting in circles.


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  Project Dimensions: Will vary based on
     student decisions
  Skill Level: Advanced
  Taught by Audrey Esarey
  $36.00
  Saturday, June 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
     p.m.

  Koin Keeper: This simple wallet holds everything you need and has a zipper pocket for your coins.

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  Project Dimensions: 3½” x 5”
  Project Designer: This and That/Sherri K.
     Falls
  Skill Level: Beginner 2
  Taught by Evelyn Cureton
  $20.00
  Saturday, June 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00
     noon

  Stars & Bars: This is a fabulous patriotic quilt using fabrics from Moda’s Bar Harbor fabric line. The top portion of the flag uses a pre-printed star fabric. The bars (or stripes) are made with alternating fabric sections and pieced star blocks. It is a wonderful quilt and yes, there is time to get it finished before the fourth. Let’s get started! Kit available while supplies last.


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  Project Dimensions: 53” x 65”
  Project Designer: Minick and Simpson
  Skill Level: Beginner 1
  Taught by Wendy Vetter
  $28.00
  Monday, June 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  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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No pattern / book

  Skill Level: Beginner 2 and above
  Taught by Barbara Burrows
  $28.00
  Thursday, June 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

  Backpack Purse and Schrunchy: This is a good project to get acquainted with sewing. Our newest staff member, Shelby will be teaching class members how to make a FUNctional backpack purse that is great for shopping or carrying to school, plus a fabric schrunchie. These are so easy and fun, you can make them match several outfits.

   
  Project Dimensions: 11” x 12” x 8”
  Skill Level: Beginner 1
  Taught by Shelby Marshall
  $28.00
  Saturday, June 26 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

   
 

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