“More than Just Cutting” Class Level ALL, Sandy Are you thinking that you already know how to rotary cut so you’ll just skip over this class? Well, don’t. In addition to improving your ability to manipulate your rotary rulers to get just the right cut, we will cut quilt block patches into different shapes, using several tools and methods to produce the same shaped patch. You’ll leave class able to cut just about anything. Also (and most importantly), because this class covers an introduction to quilting rules and ‘laws’, we consider this class or this knowledge to be a prerequisite for all classes we offer. All our machine piecing classes require that you know accurate, efficient and safe rotary cutting skills. Even longtime quilters remark “why didn’t anyone ever tell me that?” or “I learned more in this class than ever before.” $25   • Thursday, 10 AM-1 PM: January 14   • Sunday, 1-4 PM: January 17   • Tuesday, 10 AM-1 PM: February 9   • Thursday, 6-9 PM: February 11   • Wednesday, 6-9 PM: March 3   • Friday, 10 AM-1 PM: March 5   • Saturday, 12-3 PM: April 10   • Tuesday, 10 AM-1 PM: April 20

Beginning Machine Piecing—BMP Level 1, Sandy Learn to rotary cut pieces (please take our Cuttin’ Class first) and sew them together on your machine to create this classic nine-block wallhanging. We’ve had several students go on to make bed-sized quilts from this class. You will learn sashing, borders, binding and explore quilting options. Meet new friends and have fun on your new adventure! If you are new to machine quiltmaking, or have trouble piecing your $5 sampler blocks accurately, this is the place to begin. If you are an experienced quilter, take this class to perfect your piecing skills. $55   • Tuesdays, 10 AM-1 PM: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2 & 9   • Thursdays, 6-9 PM: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4 and 11   • Fridays, 10 AM-1 PM: April 2, 9, 16 and 23

Next Steps (Beyond BMP) Level 2, Sandy Learn about Strip Piecing techniques and build your skills for fast, efficient piecing. All projects are built around skills you already know or are now ready to learn. We’ll do a new project in each class and show you other variations of that project, for many weekends of happy quilt-making. $60   • Mondays, 6-9 PM: Feb 22, Mar 1, 8, & 15   • Tuesdays, 10 AM-1 PM: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6 & 13   • Thursdays, 6-9 PM: April 1, 8, 15 & 22

Machine Quilting Techniques (MQT1) Sandy Our machine quilting class covers all aspects of using your sewing machine to make the quilting stitches in your quilt sandwich. Learn both walking foot and dropped feed-dog techniques. Gain the understanding of how to quilt, where to quilt and why to use one kind of batting over another to achieve a particular result. This class is loaded with everything you need to know to get off to a wonderful start. We even spend time showing you what doesn’t work and why. $57, incl. kit   • Wednesday, 10 AM-4 PM: February 17   • Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM: April 24

Machine Quilting Techniques II (MQT2) Sandy Once you’ve learned the basics, come see how to further develop and master the techniques. We’ll spend most of the time working magic with threads and more free motion techniques. Join us for three productive afternoons of fun. (Prerequisite MQT1) $70   • Fridays, 10 AM-2 PM: Feb 12, 19 and 26   • Tuesdays, 6-9 PM: April 6, 13, 20, and 27

Machine Quilting Techniques III (MQT3) Sandy Bring a top you’ve been saving for the first project that you want to complete entirely by yourself. We’ll be working on it for two sessions then we’ll spend the third session going over more challenging options and techniques you might care to use on your next project. This is sure to make you a machine quilter of truly beautiful quilts. (Prerequisite MQT2) $50   • Saturdays, 3-6 PM: Feb 6, 13 and 20   • Tuesdays, 6-9 PM: May 4, 11 and 18

Intro to Foundation Paper Piecing Cabin in the Woods Level 2, Eunice Learn all the tricks and secrets of foundation paper piecing in this fun class. This technique allows you to make perfectly exacting points and spikes as well as many other shapes that might be difficult to construct using templates or other methods. It’s a “must know” technique and you’ll love to have mastered it. You’ll begin with the Cabin in the Woods pattern, then you can go on to use our very own Cinnamon Hearts, or our $5 Star packets! Stay as long as it takes you to feel you’ve mastered the project. Pretty great, eh?? $25   • Thursday, 10 AM- ??: January 28

Machine Appliqué Level 2, Eunice There are so many different ways to easily add beautiful appliqué to your quilts. We will teach you many different methods and will show you more applications and technique hints than you ever imagined. Plus, we’ll be discussing advantages and disadvantages of each. Choose your favorite. We’ll also cover a wide variety of stabilizers and more. $25   • Sunday, 1-4 PM: January 31

Binding Basics Level 2, Eunice In this class Eunice will teach you her accurate, traditional method of putting a binding on your quilt. If you have tried to follow instructions for binding and been frustrated, this is the class for you. You will be able to have beautifully mitered corners with a sturdy binding for your quilts. A free kit of a small quilt and binding comes with the class. $30, includes kit   • Saturday, 1-4 PM: March 13

Wendy’s Piped Binding Level 2, Wendy Piped bindings are easier to do than they look. Wendy learned a very interesting technique from Ricky Tims where the back is not hand sewn. Wendy’s adaptation is much easier than the other versions currently getting attention. With practice, you will use it on ALL your quilts. Bring a finished quilt to bind or small sandwiches to make a few potholders. $30   • Monday, 6-9 PM: March 15

Quilt Design Wizard Eunice The Electric Quilt Company has come up with an introductory (and less expensive) version for their quilt designing software. If you are new at learning how to use your computer or just new to quilting, this is a great way to ease into designing quilts on your computer. Bring your laptop with the program preloaded. $25   • Thursday, 1-4 PM: March 11

 

Skill Levels – To ensure your success, classes have been identified as follows:

• Level 1  Has a sewing machine and knows how to operate it
  
• Level 2  Can quickly and accurately rotary cut without assistance. Maintains 1/4" seam allowance without help.
  
• Level 3  Knows most fast machine piecing techniques, strip piecing, etc.
  
• Level 4  Intermediate skills.

Use one of our Pfaff sewing machines for your class!

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