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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
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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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Piece In Time
3963 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44319
(330) 644-6100 • 1-800-SANDY-98
fax (330) 644-6102
apieceintime@aol.com
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