Classes and Events

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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!!

Quilts of Valor

** This is about people, not politics
Join us for several open sewing days this summer to help make quilts for this worthy cause. The quilts are being given to soldiers returning home with war wounds. Thangles has provided an easy and striking pattern. You can help by making blocks, quilt tops, finished quilts, or even donating appropriate fabrics. You can get more information about this project at the official Quilts of Valor Website or join us for a sewing day. You may download the Thangles pattern called Split Star at the Thangles website.
All day, June 20, July 17, August 15, September 11. Free.

Kit Classes

These easy projects are geared to the young and inexperienced sewer who is off from school for the summer. The $15.00 workshop fee includes the kit (also available separately), instructions, and if needed, machine use. See monthly schedules for projects and dates. Please adhere strictly to age limits.
$15.00

June Events

Open House June 14 - Summer Hours Begin

Hand Stitchers

June 3

BOM

Blocks 15,10 & 1
June 7

Blockbusters

Fabric painting
June 10

Art Camp

**This workshop is designed to guide you through the entire process of creating fabric artwork for your wall. From coloring fabric, piecing, fusing, & embellishing to finishing, you will love this process. Class is from 10-12, then you may stay and work all day.
June 19, 24, & 26, $30.00, Diana Louie

Quilts of Valor

Demo and open sewing session
11-5. June 20

Crazy Quilt Club

June 28

July Events

Closed July 4th, 5th and 22nd

Hand Stitchers

Trimming and setting blocks
July 1

Blockbusters

Making stamps
July 8

BOM

Blocks 6 & 2
July 12

Pillowcase Kit Class

Ages 10 and up. uses sewing machine
July 15, 11-1, $15.00

Grandmother's Garden Wall Hanging

*** Take a stroll through Grandmother's Garden with us this summer. Diane will show you a quick and easy way to create this old favorite. Then she'll carry the flower theme a step further with a wreath of embroidered vines to surround your block. This great project can be finished traditionally or you can choose one of the framing options we'll cover in the class.
July 16th, 10 – 4 Diane Johnson $30.00

Quilts of Valor

open sewing
free, July 17

Christmas Snippets

** Make a wreath or tree using this fun and easy fusible technique. Thinking this far ahead of the holiday season allows you to make one for each household on your list. Each one will still be unique.
July 24, 6:30-9:30, $15.00 Ginny King

Crazy Quilt Club

July 26

Yo Yo Hair Clip Kit Class

July 29, 11-1, ages 7 & up

Lace Butterfly

** handmade needle lace. It is a good summer project as it is portable to work and based on one simple stitch (that you probably are already using!!!) The wired wings make it very dimensional. Perfect to add to other needlework projects like crazy quilts, or even the Grandmothers Flower Garden!
July 30, 10-1, $15.00, Diana Louie

August Events

BOM

Block 7 & settings for 20, 12 or 5 block
August 2

Hand Stitchers

marking and basting for hand quilting
August 5

Four Corners Apron

**A comfortable and flattering apron, this quick to make project is perfect for the beginning sewer, but clever enough to appeal to everyone. Selecting coordinating fabrics is so easy because it looks good in everything.
6:30-9:30, August 6, $15.00, Ginny King

Blockbusters

using Water Soluble Stabilizer
August 12

Raggedy Purse or Project Bag

** Raggedy quilts have been so popular that it's only natural that we should use this fun technique for a bag! The handles are the draw strings and there are even pockets inside. And best of all, the construction is no-fail since the edges are left raw. You'll want to make several for all the gals on your gift list! Beginner with machine experience
August 13th, 10 – 3 $25.00 Diane Johnson

Quilts of Valor

open sewing
August 15, free

Spirit Pins Kit Class

Hand embroidery, ages 7 & up
August 20

Crazy Quilt Club

August 23

Juggling Balls Kit Class

ages 7 & up, Uses sewing machine
August 27, 10-1$15.00

Birches Landscape

** This is made up of gentle curved cutting and is machine pieced. This small project is suitable for framing. Use batiks and small florals for more realism.
August 28, 6:30-9:30 $15.00 Ginny King

September Events

Return to Regular Hours, Sept 2

Hand Stitchers

The quilting stitch
Sept 2

BOM

Appliqué
Sept 6

Blockbusters

couching by machine
Sept. 9

The Open City Tote

*** This is a great everyday bag. It has a sturdy broad bottom that sits on the floor or car seat without falling over! The inside is lined with pockets that can be used for a cell phone, calendar, pens, lipstick, with plenty of room for a wallet and checkbook. Easy to put together.
Sept 10, 6:30-9:30, $15.00 Ginny King

Quilts of Valor

open sewing
Sept 11, free

String Pieced Jacket

*** Quilted garments are a hot fashion trend and we'll show you how to make your own! This jacket is worked on a sweatshirt foundation so there's no fitting required. And it's got great detailing – a bias yoke, prairie points, buttons and even optional decorative stitching on some of the strips. A great addition to your fall wardrobe.
Advanced beginner, Sept. 15th & 29th, 6:30 – 9:30. Diane Johnson, $30.00

Dresden Plate

** This classic block can be made in two sizes, our sample is 12". Using this technique makes it fast too. It is very likely that we will continue to sample blocks from Egg Money Quilts by Eleanor Burns so you can complete a sampler quilt over the next few months.
Sept 18, 10-1, $15.00 Nancy Stapleton

Crazy Quilt Club

September 27

Scalloped Binding

**** Some quilts just need something special and this binding is just the right finish. Winding ways, Double Wedding Ring, and even the Magic Vine are good candidates for a scalloped edging. It can turn a beautiful quilt into a prizewinner!! Have a project ready or make a pillow sham like Nancy did.
Sept 24, 10-1, $15.00, Nancy Schakleton

Club Scene

stichers of all levels welcome to join these monthly meetings. call ahead for materials lists.

Hand Stitchers

This fun group continues to work hand embroidery in the form of a mini quilt. Join us on the first Tuesday of each Month, 10-12, $10.00 per meeting.

Block Busters

This great group helps you explore materials and techniques that go beyond the traditional quilt. Attend any and all that interest you. Second Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. $10.00 per meeting

Crazy Quilter's

Join us in the magical world of crazy quilting! Each month we will explore the infinite variety of embellishment options including stitchery, silk ribbon embroidery, photo transfer, to name a few , in an informal setting. Work on the project of your choice and share the excitement with a great group of quilters! No prior experience necessary. Every fourth Saturday, 10-1. $15.00 per meeting

New Block of the Month-

Facts and Fabrications by Barbara Brackmann.

June, July and August, continue block construction. ($20.00 including fabrics)

September & October Hand appliqué ($10.00 )

November, using the unusual star setting ($10.00)

December, Basting party, and discussion of quilting options. Free to members.