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ANYTHING GOES $35
1 session Linda Farr
Sun. Nov 14 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Would you like to make a little (or
maybe not so little) piece that just starts
with a few fabrics and grows into whatever
it wants to be? Do you have a focus
fabric or large batik piece that has
been in your stash just waiting for a project?
Gather up a bunch of fabrics, and
join us for a workshop. You may want
to start with a coordinated group of fat
quarters, and pull from your stash.
Don’t forget the hand dyes and batiks
too. We will discuss sizes, settings, and
just generally make a whole bunch of
blocks. Embroideries, appliqués, even
your first husband’s letter from his high
school sweater can be included. |
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BOHEMIAN “WRAPSODY” PURSE –
(BASIC IT’S A WRAP™ PURSE) $45
2 sessions Carol Thomas
Sat. Oct 16, 30 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Use the “It’s A Wrap” method of wrapping
and coiling to create a very cool
purse. Take your bowl making to the
next level. Completion of the It’s A
Wrap bowl class helpful, but not required. |
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BOUILLABAISSE $45
2 sessions Nina Anderson
Tues. Nov 2, 9 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Take a trio of Bali Pops and have some
fun. Learn how to use that 45 degree
marking on your ruler, strata sewing and
cutting as you make this great quilt. |
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CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT $45
2 sessions Jeanne Romano
Thurs. Nov 4, 18 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Or 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Dress your Christmas tree in quilted
glory! This large skirt (71”) features 12”
blocks around the edge. The pattern includes
directions for a pieced patchwork
star and an easy paper pieced star to use
– or insert any other block or Christmas
panel . |
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CHERRY BLOSSOM $35
1 session Luella Fournell
Sat. Oct 16 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Come learn Cynthia England's fun version
of paper piecing. Her Picture Piecing
technique makes it easy to create
realistically detailed pictorial quilts.
After you create this small cherry blossom
block you'll be able to make other
designs from her many gorgeous patterns
and kits
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COLOR TRIP $55
3 sessions Nina Anderson
Tues. Oct 12, 19, 26
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Let's take a color trip! The emphasis in
this class will be on color. We will
spend lots of time talking and learning
about color and picking the colors for
your project. After that we'll put it all
together in a Trip Around the World
quilt. |
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DESIGN CREATION --
INTERMEDIATE $30
1 session Jacki Breisacher
Wed. Oct 13 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
It’s time to tame your Design Creator!
Learn how to go from clip art to a beautifully
stitched project using either your
Express Design Wizard or the Design
Creator module. This class is designed
for intermediate students who already
have a fluent grasp of their embroidery
software |
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DIAMOND PATCH $50
Midnight Madness, includes dinner
Jeanne Romano
Sat. Sept 25 6:00 pm to midnight
This fast and easy quilt is attractive in
crib, twin or queen size and it makes up
in no time at all. Assembly of this quilt
is especially easy because the border is
built-in with the piecing. |
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EMBROIDERY BLANK CHALLENGES
$35
1 session Jacki Breisacher
Sat. Nov 6 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do you see fun things that you would
like to embroider on but you think it
must be impossible. Did you get one of
the great new bags for your Sew Steady
Table that you would like to personalize?
How about a baseball cap or even a
monogrammed travel mug? Join us and
learn to how to deal with those embroidery
blank challenges. |
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FLORAL BLAST $40
1 session Lynda Timko
Sun. Oct 24 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Have a blast making this fun easy quilt
of snowball blocks using large floral
prints. Or you can use any print that you
would like to showcase |
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Fun with Feet
Join us for this lecture/demo where we will explore all the fabulous feet, tools and notions that are currently available. Learn what that foot tucked away in your drawer does. How that tool that “seemed like such a good idea at the time” works and lots of techniques and hints to make your sewing faster, easier and more fun! (Some of the feet may be Husqvarna Viking brand specific, but the techniques are general and owners of all brands of sewing machines are welcome.)
This is an on-going workshop that you can join at anytime. We will pro-rate the quarterly fee if you join mid-quarter.
Fun with Feet will be held on the Saturdays August 28, September 25, October 23, November 27
All meetings at 9 am
$10 one-time registration fee
$5 per meeting (payable quarterly) |
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GRAMMIE’S JAMMIES!! $35
1 session Luella and Ellen
Fri. Nov 19 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Calling all Grandmas! (you don't really
have to be a Grammie—Moms, Aunts,
Sisters or anyone else who wants to
make jammies is welcome too!) Learn
to make those jammies for all those on
your Christmas list. We will make the
pants in class. Bring a t-shirt to match
and we will embroider a name or a simple
design to go with your pants. |
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Gypsy Quilters Sit and Sew Block of the Month
Here’s a fun new idea—a sit and sew block of the month. Instead of picking up your block of the month, taking it home and putting it in the cupboard to work on “soon”, join Nina Anderson’s merry band of Gypsy Quilters and actually complete your quilt in a year—well, almost!
The first month you will meet with Nina and get her expert advice as you choose the perfect fabrics for your quilt. No agonizing about colors or patterns. Nina’s great eye for color and years of experience pulling quilts will make this planning meeting a joy!
Then spend a fun filled Saturday morning each month for twelve months cutting and sewing together each block. You will learn many great techniques like template cutting, sewing in the round, inset seams and much more. There might even be some surprises!
You will finish one block each month. When the blocks are finished, you can put them all together with the provided instructions or join Nina for a final, optional session (for a small additional fee) to choose your borders and put it all together. You can also choose your backing and all you will have left is quilting and binding. This BOM (Block of the Month) won’t become a UFO (UnFinished Object)!
The Gypsy Quilters will meet on Saturdays from 10:30 am-1:30 pm,
Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct.30, Nov. 27
OR
Wednesdays from 6:30pm-9:30pm,
Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15
The cost for the entire thirteen-month series will be $150 (does not include cost of your pattern and materials).
Space is limited, so don’t be disappointed, sign up today! |
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HAPPY HEXAGONS $55
2 sessions Ellen Kruer
Sat. Oct 2 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
And Sat. Oct.23 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Do you have some embroidery designs
that you can't quite figure out what to do
with? Or maybe a cute theme fabric that
you couldn't resist? Make a one of a
kind tote or diaper bag that showcases
your fun designs or fabric.
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HAUNTED HOUSE $45
2 sessions Nina Anderson
Wed. Sept 1, 8 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Haunting time is here! Have fun making
this spooky wall hanging while you
learn to make double folded triangles.
Add pleated shutters and doors to welcome
your ghostly guests.
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HOLIDAY RIBBON TABLE RUNNER
$45
1 session Peggy Allen
Sat. Nov 13 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Learn some great new techniques while
making this beautiful table runner. After
some simple, on-point embroidery,
you will piece your runner with side
setting triangles and then add the ribbon
border. |
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IT'S A WRAP $50
Midnight Madness, includes dinner
Carol Thomas
Fri. Sept 24 6:00 pm to midnight
Warning! This project will be carefree
and may cause addiction! Learn to use
the “It’s A Wrap” method of wrapping
and coiling to create one-of-a-kind
bowls. This method can also be used to
make bowls, baskets and unique purses. |
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LOCKER HOOK TECHNIQUE —
BEGINNING $45
1 session Susan Gibbs
Fri. Oct 1 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Learn a creative way to use the leftovers
from your quilting and sewing projects!
Locker Hooking uses strips of fabric, a
unique tool and rug canvas. Our beginners
class will teach you how to prepare
the canvas, use the locker hook, join
fabric strips and yarn pieces, and finish
the edges of a colorful trivet. There will
be lots of hands on, individual attention.
After completing the class project you
will have the skills to make a rug, a pillow
cover, or maybe a unique wall
hanging. The ideas are endless! |
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MACHINE APPLIQUE $40
1 session Nancy Hammond
Sun. Nov 7 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Choose any of Nancy’s table runner or
quilt patterns and learn the various techniques
of machine appliqué |
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MACHINE QUILTING $35
l session Carol Thomas
Sun. Sept 26 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The name of this game is basic techniques
for machine quilting. Bring your
machine cleaned and ready to go. Some
preparation required before class. |
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MOCK SMOCKED WONDERS $40
1 session Rosemarie Woodward
Sat. Dec 11 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Make this “mock smocked” nightgown
in classic white Batiste or a dreamy
print. You will create the look of
pleated smocking with a gathering technique,
held in place by machine embroidery.
No pattern required, just a template.
You will learn to make French
seams as you construct this simple,
sleeveless nightgown. Complete it with
sweet bows at the shoulders. Use a
heavier fabric and it becomes a sundress. |
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POCKET CANISTER $35
1 session Sue Anne Flynn
Fri. Nov 5 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Handy and decorative container for
holding various items for craftmaking,
kitchen, bathroom, child‘s room, and
den. Use a large coffee can combined
with 4 fat quarters and 1/4" elastic. |
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PUMPKINS ON PARADE
SWEATSHIRT JACKET $45
1session Rosemarie Woodward
Sun. Oct 3 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Go through your stash and pull out all
your oranges, golds, bronzes, greens,
yellows, etc. You will use these fabrics
to “create fabric” for your pumpkins.
With decorative stitches built into your
machine, you will quilt your pumpkins.
Then, applique the pumpkins to your
sweatshirt, bind the edges, fiddle with
the collar and you have a Fall sweatshirt
jacket or a pull-over sweatshirt, your
choice. |
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QUICK AS A WINK SKIRT $30
1 session Maggie Cramer
Wed. Sept 29 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Looking for a great beginning sewing
project? This is an easy gored skirt that
looks good on every shape. Some of the
techniques and skills you will learn are
measurement for pattern choice, pattern
placement, casing for waistline and easy
machine hemming. This is a great
chance to make friends with your sewing
machine or serger and sample the art
of garment making! |
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QUILTER’S TOOLBOX $55
5 sessions Jeanne Romano
Thurs. Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm or
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Want to make quilts? Want to design
your own quilts?. Here is the class for
quilting techniques and design principles
to help you develop your own designs
and do a better job of using
commercial patterns too. There are lots
of creative quilting tools in this toolbox! |
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RIBBON CANDY $35
1 session Bonnie Hutchins
Sun. Oct 10 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Create a Holiday table runner. Make it
reversible and feature two different holidays. |
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SAMPLER $55
6 Sessions Luella Fournell
Tues. Aug 31, Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct 5
Or Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, Jan. 4
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm or
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Learn the basics of cutting, piecing,
appliquéing and quilting while making the sampler by hand or machine. Both traditional template and rotary cutter
techniques will be presented. This is the class for beginners! |
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SERENDIPITY $40
2 sessions Nina Anderson
Wed. Oct 27, Nov 10
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Grab your scraps and let go of the rules!
Learn easy free-hand cutting techniques
and have fun making this beautiful impressionistic
quilt. |
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SOFTWARE WORKSHOP $40
1 session Jacki Breisacher
Sun. Sept 19 or Nov 21
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Do you find yourself working on a project
in your embroidery software and
getting stuck? Have a project you’ve
been wanting to do, but you’re not sure
how to start? Come to the Software
Workshop, bring your computer loaded
with your new 5D software or 4D or 3D
Embroidery Software and a project that
you want to work on. We can attack
that problem together. The class size
will be limited for individualized attention. |
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STARBURST $35
2 sessions Jeanne Romano
Thurs. Oct 28, Nov 11
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm or
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
An interesting combination of traditional
blocks create this bold contemporary
quilt. Use fat quarters from your
collection (how about batiks?) for the
Star blocks and finish the quilt with a
smashing border! Pattern includes complete
directions for making two sizes:
68" x 92" (twin) and 94" x 118"
(queen). |
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STASH POT PIE
Join the fun! At Stash Pot Pie we have been busting our stashes and making beautiful quilts. Each month you will
receive a pattern for a scrappy quilt to make from your stash and a free pie recipe. Come enjoy quilting with your fellow stash busters.
Join the club ($20/yr) and receive a special bonus and a reduced rate for class fees.
Sat. Sept 18 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sat. Oct 9 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sat. Nov 6 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
$25 per meeting for Club members or $35 for non-members |
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Tonga Back to Nature
Introducing our newest block of the month, Tonga Back to Nature. This stunning quilt is made from the beautiful Tonga Batik fabric collection. This is a 10 month program. The first five meetings are on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am-10:00 am on Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4. The cost of the Tonga Back to Nature Block of the Month is $24.99 per month. The first month is paid upon sign-up and at each monthly meeting, the following month will be paid for. If you choose to pay for the whole program at sign-up, the cost will be discounted to $200 for the whole program. This includes all the fabrics for the top and binding and a specially designed Back to Nature tote bag. If you would like to purchase 108” wide fabric for your backing, we will be taking special orders for it early in the program.
This is a beautiful Block of the Month that has generated lots of excitement. We have a limited number of kits available, so sign up early to avoid disappointment! |
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TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS $45
1session Rosemarie Woodward
Sat. Nov 20 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Whether you call it a wall hanging, table
topper or lap quilt it’s still got graceful
Lords a-leaping and Swans a-swimming.
I added the words to identify each picture
on the quilt, like the Christmas
carol. We’ll explore lettering and positioning
in your software. This cd is full
of charming Christmas motifs which
stitch out in 10 minutes or less. |
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VALET SEWING $40
1 session Bonnie Hutchins
Fri. Oct 22 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Step up to the next level of luxury quilting
- “Valet Sewing”. Come in and
choose your fabrics, we will cut and
prepare your quilt kit ahead of time.
Then come with your sewing machine
and supplies, ready to start sewing.
This night is the first of many planned.
This quilt is a lovely throw. Light dinner
included. |
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WOVEN WONDER $40
1 session Diane Miller
Sat. Oct 23 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm
This quilt is part of the “Fun and Done”
group. It is a quilt as you go pattern that
is very simple to do though it looks
complicated. When you are done you
have a quilt that is ready to go. |
