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 | Advanced Color Confidence
You have discovered the principles and attributes of color, and how to use harmony and contrast to put colors together. In this advanced class, you will participate in more hands-on exercises to discover the special challenges of working with multi-colored fabrics. There will be a further exploration of how value and hue contribute to design.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Arc Deco
Arc Deco- Barbara Clementino
Learn an easy way to cut and piece curves with this fun stash-busting pattern. You will learn to piece curves using few, if any, pins.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Awesome Bag Making Class
Learn all the tips and tricks of bag making and leave with a stunning bag. Lori will show you basic bag making skills, such as how to box bottoms and install zippers. This is a perfect class if you’ve always wanted to make a bag and aren’t quite sure where to start!
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Basic Blocks with Angles
Learn how to do pieced quilting block samplers without the pressure of completing a whole quilts. Blocks created: Strip Line, Contemporary Line, Log Cabin & 9 patch.1/2, ¼ & 1/8 half square triangles, flying geese, Floating star, Snowball & Pinwheel.
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 | Basic Blocks with Piecing
Learn how to do pieced quilting block samplers without the pressure of completing a whole quilts. Blocks created: Dresden Plate, apple Core, Tumbler & Hexagon.
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 | Basic Blocks with Strips
Learn how to do strip quilting block samplers without the pressure of completing a whole quilts. Blocks created: Strip Line, Contemporary Line, Log Cabin & 9 patch.
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 | Beginning Machine Applique
Let us show you all the tips and tricks for all the wonderful machine appliqué you see throughout the shop. Find out how fun and easy it really is!
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Beginning Quilting
Do you want to learn beginning quilting the easy way?
Cost: $ 50.00 |
| Binding Class
Are your bindings limp? Are your corners too curvy? Would you like them to straighten up? If so, take this binding technique class featuring three techniques. Learn how to make the perfect binding, including mitering, turning corners and the perfect ending (including hand stitching). Create and sew a binding entirely on the machine (no hand sewing) and learn to do a bias binding. You will love this! Also you’ve heard of Bias bindings, we’ll tackle them together, and you’ll know why, how and when to use them.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Block of the Month
Lumineux Block of the Month
"Lumineux" means bright in French and the image of this quilt says it all. Big, bold, graphic flower shapes are appliquéd on a background of pieced grass and a solid sky. We’ve added 3-D flower techiniques and embellishments. Brighten your summer garden with this spectacular quilt. Finished size 58"x 63".
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Chevron Quilt
We’re seeing Chevrons everywhere—aren’t you? And we have a technique for sewing the chevrons in this quilt WITHOUT having to sew diagonal half square triangles. This is a perfect follow-up class for beginners or a perfect technique class for those who want make this great quilt.
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 | Color Confidence
Color Confidence-Charlene Lohmeier Discover basic color properties as you play with paper and fabric swatches. Expertly guided hands-on experiences open your eyes to new ways of looking at color, and the vocabulary to describe and compare colors. Discover how colors interact with each other and develop a reliable method of combining colors. Whether you are putting together a quilt, an outfit, a room, a garden, or an art piece, you will be able to use color with confidence.
Fri, July 26 1-5:00 or
Sat July 27 1-5:00 $40
Cost: $ 40.00 |
| EQ7
EQ7 has new digitizing abilities and Geri can show you how to do it. Learn the program and it’s new features. Includes a 2 week free trial of the new program
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| Fused Fabric Art
Denise will show you how to create a work of art from your own imagination, from a picture you love, from a drawing or a photo or just free form style using fabric.
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 | Laura Nownes
Internationally known author, Laura Nownes will be teaching from her re-released book—Quilts, Quilts, Quilts, Nov 23rd . We’re in the process of selecting the project—whether you are an advanced quilter or a beginner, this is an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best teachers available.
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 | Laura Nownes Kalaidescope Quilt
Laura Nownes—From her new book!
Internationally known author, Laura Nownes will be teaching the Kalaidescope quilt from her re-released book—Quilts, Quilts, Quilts!. Whether you are an advanced quilter or a beginner, this is an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best teachers available.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| Linda Ballard Games People Play
A fun little quilt set on point with one basic block repeated over and over then sashing thrown in. the quilt is a great "fat quarter' quilt and looks striking using a dark for the background. Adding a small accent strip from one of the block fabrics only highlights the entire feel of the quilt. This is a template free pattern and I'm offering the quilt in several sizes.
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 | Linda Ballard Garden Wedding
This look is much like the traditional "Wedding Ring" but the difference comes with the construction---no curves to fight. With a few tricks, you'll have the illusion of curves but all the sewing will be done with squares and triangles. What a novel idea!
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 | Linda Ballard Island Fantasy
This traditional patter will not be constructed usng templates, but you be using the foundation method' for piecing. it's fun and very easy to be accurate! This is a small wall hanging or a great table topper.
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 | Linda Ballard Pinwheel Swirl
A quilt loaded with charm, it makes you want to make one! This is based on 3 fabrics, with some simple methods being used to achieve those long points. Playing with the pieces will be half the fun, as you can create new an exciting patterns,
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 | Linda Ballard- Thirtysomething Stars
The Quilt is a classic! A traditional star with long tapering points, set on point with sashing and corner squares. what makes this quilt so much fun to sew is how easy the star points are to make....yes!
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| Machine Quilting
This class is about the basics of Machine Quilting, both walking foot and free motion quilting.
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Miniature Landscape
Learn to “see” your fabric in a whole new way. This class is the most fun you can have with small pieces of fabric. Using fabrics with texture and color we will create a small landscape suitable for framing or adding borders
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | OHO
This is OHO from Zen Chic-- Two quilts in one.
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 | Paper Piecing
Do you HATE paper piecing? Is tearing away the paper a royal pain? I think so too! That’s why I teach freezer paper piecing! No sewing on the paper, no tearing the paper away later. Make a lovely wall hanging using this quick, fun and easy freezer paper technique.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Rings That Dance
The block design is by Sylvia H. Einstein. You will design your own quilt using this basic block. Select a focus fabric and a variety of 20-30 complimentary and contrasting fabrics. Batiks, bright colors, earth tones, and large floral fabrics work best.
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| Serger Class
Do you have one of those pesky sergers and can’t quite keep the tension right or keep it threaded? Geri knows these machines and can help you use yours. Limit 4 students
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| T Shirt Quilt
You’ve been handed a stack of precious t-shirts--and they know you'll be able to make something beautiful out of it! Learn the basics of stabilizing t-shirts, selecting fabrics and a pattern to tie those crazy colors and designs together.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Take Four Placemats
A quick and easy project—this set of four placemats can be made in an afternoon with fat quarters! Consider making a set for every season or for gifts.
Cost: $ 25.00 |