Classes and Events

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Club Scene

Stitchers of all levels are welcome to join these monthly meetings. Call ahead for materials lists or go to clubsupplies-VFS.blogspot.com.

Village Fabric Shoppe Clubs are a great way to try something new or brush up on old skills while meeting lots of great fellow quilters. And the on-going nature of our clubs allows us to explore techniques in more depth than in a regular class. So, join us and become part of the “Village Fabric Club Scene!” Meeting dates are in monthly listings. General plans for each club are below, Check the blog for more detailed information and supply lists as we go.

Art quilters

We will continue our exploration of design principles as we work through the exercises in "Fearless Design" by Lorraine Torrence and friends. You will expand your skills and develop your personal style as we take things one concept at a time. Second Tuesdays, 10-12, $10.00

Crazy Quilters

Join us in the magical world of crazy quilting! Each month we’ll explore a variety of embellishment techniques in an informal setting while creating heirloom quality items like needle cases, purses or photo frames sure to become treasured family keepsakes. No prior experience necessary. Usually fourth Saturdays. 10-1, $18.00

Hand Stitchers

No electricity, no machine, no problem.!! Join us as we try out direct smocking and English Paper Piecing over the next few meetings. First Tuesdays , 10 -12, $10.00

Block of the Month

Based on the Kelmscott Quilt in William Morris in Appliqué, it is fused and raw edge appliquéd. Easier than you think! We will work through this one block at a time for the entire year. Get signed up soon so you don't miss any. First Saturdays, 9 am. Free with block kit purchase( $12.00 ).

Scrap Therapy Thursdays Cutting sessions

A prerequisite for all Scrap Therapy Projects, great for beginners to learn safe use of tools and great fro more experienced quilters to organize their scraps into a very usable system. 11-1 on the first Thursday of Most months. $10.00 - see box on inside back cover. followed by Open cutting and exchange from 1-4

Difficulty Ratings

* beginner: I have not quilted before. You will be given a 10% discount when purchasing equipment and materials for classes with this rating.
** confident beginner: I can sew a reasonably even seam and use my equipment comfortably.
*** intermediate: I have done some quilting and want to learn more
**** advanced: I love a challenge and have experience with the basics!!

February Events

Registration week Feb 9-13, pay registration fee for classes this week and take 20% off all class supplies!!

Stenciling with Paintstiks Demos on Saturday!!

Spring Houses

*** This set of four houses in a spring setting with appliqué and embellishment will make a mantle quilt or the first row in a bigger piece that covers all four seasons. This is a VFS Exclusive project.
Nancy Schakleton February 10 & 24, 1-4pm $36.00

Locker Hooking

Come and see what all of the excitement is about! This “old is new again” technique is fun and fast to learn – and requires only canvas, an inexpensive hook and some fabric strips. Diane will show you all of the basics to get you started on a relaxing new adventure.
All levels, 12:30 – 4:30, Friday, February 19, Diane Johnson $24.00

Fearless Free Motion Quilting

** Don't Let Tops accumulate, get those quilts finished! completing them is easy using your regular sewing machine and the confidence that YOU CAN get it done! Kathy Velis Turan is an experienced quilter, her quilts have shown at the Houston International Quilt Show, Quilts=Art=Quilts, Form not Function and many local shows, national and international venues. She does all her own quilting using a regular household machine ( even on Queen/King size bed quilts). Learn how to prepare the quilt sandwich, which threads are best for each project, different types of battings, and which types of quilting feet are best for different effects. Samples and demonstrations will be provided along with class exercises.
Kathy Velis Turan, Saturday Feb 20, 10-4, (bring lunch) $36.00

Stenciling with Paintstiks

* You have been hearing about these, now come and play with us. Learn how to use stencils to create stunning focus fabrics for your projects. Fly Away and In the Pocket scrap Therapy patterns were designed especially to use your custom fabrics. They would also work well as the focus fabric in Batik Garden Path. (see May events lists). You will have so much fun!!
Diana Louie, February 25, 11-1 $12.00

This Months Club Dates:

• Art Club - Feb 9
• Block of the Month - Feb 6
• Hand Stitchers - Feb 2
• Scrap Therapy Cutting - Feb 4

March Events

Star Gazing Scrap Therapy-Scrap Therapy

*** Join us to create this stellar quilt in one of two sizes, twin or lap. Choose to use two predominant colors or more random scraps for a chance to brush up on your use of value in quilt making.
Diana Louie, March 11 & 25 10-1, $36.00. Prerequisite- Cutting workshop.

A Tisket, A Tasket Block of the Month Project

** We’ll introduce this great block of the month project series with fusible appliqué and machine or hand stitching, a simple and quick way of getting a charming folk art appliqué look. If there’s interest, we’ll continue exploring other appliqué styles like shadow, needle turn, faced, etc. FREE pattern!
All levels, Saturday, March 13th, 10 – 1. Diane Johnson $18.00

Hand Quilting

* Are you looking for a portable relaxing, and beautiful technique to add texture and linear designs to your pieced and appliquéd projects? Join Diana to explore hand quilting and its applications to your project. Bring a top to quilt, or concentrate on technique with a simple pillow design.
Diana Louie, March 16 & 30, 7-9pm, $24.00

This Months Club Dates:

• Art Club - March 9
• Block of the Month - March 6
• Crazy Quilt Club - March 20 ** One week early**
• Hand Stitchers - March 2
• Scrap Therapy Cutting - March 4

April Events

Closed April 3 - Happy Easter

New York Beauty

We’ll make perfect narrow points easy in this wonderfully intricate design with foundation piecing on fabric (no paper to tear away!) And like Drunkard’s Path, the curves provide a huge range of setting options – Diane will provide a handout to inspire you to create a truly dynamic quilt.
Intermediate; Monday, April 12 & 26th, 6:30 – 9. $30.00 Diane Johnson

Summer Houses

*** Get your BBQ ready, this second set of four houses are set for summer. Appliqué and embellishment add to the fun, including fireworks!! They can stand alone or be combined with the other seasons in a large quilt. A VFS exclusive
Nancy Schakleton April 21 & May 5, 1-4 pm $36.00

Shoe Fly Pie

This quilt has so many great features: Thangles triangle units, a unique lattice and a wonderful pieced border! Pick a focus fabric for your border then grab some fat quarters to create a lovely, coordinated yet scrappy style quilt.
Advanced beginner, Thursday, April 22, May 6 & 20, 10 – 12:30 $45.00 Diane Johnson

This Months Club Dates:

* many are moved with Easter being in the first weekend*

• Art Club - April 20
• Block of the Month - April 10
• Crazy Quilt Club - April 24
• Hand Stitchers - April 13
• Scrap Therapy Cutting - April 1

May Events

Batik Garden Path

This is a great beginner project, with an artistic flair. The wall size means it is a quick one to finish while still learning some basic techniques for piecing, appliqué and even embellishments. Choose a commercial focus fabric or use paintstiks, or the Liqutex Surface Design center to make your own like I did.
Diana Louie Tuesday May 18, & 25 10-1, $36.00

In the Pocket

** This really useful tote with lots of pockets and super fun embellishments is going to be your favorite bag. It is designed to use hand stenciled fabrics (made with paintstiks) or a stunning batik and lots of your smallest scrap therapy squares. Fly Away is a four block quilt using the same base units that you may choose to do instead of the tote.
Diana Louie May 28 & June 11, 11-2, $36.00 prerequisite- cutting workshop

This Months Club Dates:

• Art Club - May 11
• Block of the Month - May 1
• Crazy Quilt Club - May 22
• Hand Stitchers - May 4
• Scrap Therapy Cutting - TBA