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1201C – Printing Your Own Fabric

$214.00

Sue Cortese

Location: Room 100A

Two Days

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $10.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: In this class we will explore using thickened dyes to create your own unique fabric. We will learn to layer textures and patterns as well as color. We will print with everyday objects as well as stencils, and screens. We will also explore creating masks with masking tape and freezer paper. Deconstructed screen printing is another option.

Painting Class

Kit Contents: Dye Powder, Print Paste and other auxiliary chemicals

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1005C – Fearless Machine Quilting

$170.00

Lori Kennedy

Location: Room 106

One day

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: If the words, “quilt as desired” strike fear in your heart, this class is for YOU! Lori will guide you through the fundamentals of machine quilting in this fun and informative class, filled with easy-to-learn techniques. Learn simple habits that make quilting fun, while trying a wide variety of tools to make quilting easier. Learn how to set up your machine quickly and choose the best materials. Then dive into quilting with a series of motifs every quilter should learn—as well as fun variations. This class is filled with tips and techniques for all levels from novice to advanced quilter.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center
The Machines in this room are the BERNINA Q20. These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.

Kit Contents: 3 Fat Quarter Quilt sandwich Thread-variety of weights and fibers Printed materials

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1006C – Successful Machine Quilting: Basics and Beyond

$99.00

Cindy Seitz-Krug

Location: Room 107AB

One day

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: This class is a “must” for beginning quilters as well as people who’ve taken one (or several) “Beginning Machine Quilting” classes but still don’t quite have the confidence or skills to quilt their own quilts. In this class we start with a brief discussion on threads, needles, batting, and quilting feet. Then we will learn to use a walking foot for straight-line foundation quilting and decorative quilting. After that, we will move on to extensive coverage of free motion quilting of continuous line designs, three types of feathers, stippling, and echo quilting. You will also learn what all quilters want to know, and that is: “How do I handle large quilts on my home sewing machine?” This class will give you the confidence and ability to finally quilt your own quilts on your home sewing machine.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center

Kit Contents: No Kit Required.

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1007C – Exploring Value in Quilting

$53.00

Grace Errea

Location: Room 107C

One day

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: This class focuses on Value and its importance in art. The various aspects of color harmonies, value, and the expressive aspects of Value in Color in nature and in art/quilts will be discusses and demonstrated. At the completion of the class students will see value and color in a new way and will start releasing the artist within. We will discuss how to use Value to create a focal point, set the mood in a piece, create 3-dimensionality or give perspective in a textile piece. We will start by creating a perfect 8-value gray scale from fabrics provided by the teacher.

Design Class

Kit Contents: Fabric Gray Scale, Value Matching Tool, Value in Color Chart

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1009C – Spiral Mania

$180.00

Helen Godden

Location: Room 200AB

One day

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Students will learn the basic principles and best practices for creating spirals in any size, shape, or space and then apply these principles to 12 different Spiral designs.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter The Machines in this room are the Amara ST.
These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.
There will be 1 student per machine.

Kit Contents: : No Kit Required.

Same Class as: 2009C

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1012C – Appliqué Stitch Lab

$107.00

Linda Sullivan

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Back by popular demand! Boost your appliqué IQ! Loaded with super practical tips and tricks, this workshop is a great way for students to learn or brush up on easy machine appliqué. Students will learn a variety of methods to prepare their shapes for appliqué and perfect their own “unique machine appliqué stitch” during class. Along the way, they’ll also learn how to use a variety of fun decorative stitches to texturize their appliqués and gain the confidence they need to appliqué the day away! Students will work on making one of the Garden Party Flower Pots in class.

Machines Provided by: Juki & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: No Kit Required.

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1013C – Organic Machine Quilting

$107.00

Swan Sheridan

Location: Room 203AB

One day

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: In this class, students will learn to expand their free motion quilting skills. Class will focus on using the three basic elements of free motion (lines, curves, and circles) to build a variety of designs. Prepare to take on the exciting world of modern machine quilting with a variety of simple techniques that will open the box to expanded concepts of machine quilting. Class includes demonstrations of burying starts and stops, comfortably moving a large quilt in a regular domestic machine, and information on tools, basting, thread choices, and practice plans.

Machines Provided by: Brother & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: No Kit Required.

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1015C – Walking Foot Quilting 1 - Beyond the Ditch

$69.00

Catherine Redford

Location: Room 204

One day

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $14.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: An introductory class in walking foot quilting. Learn how to finish your quilts on a domestic machine while enjoying all the control of your walking foot. We will start with a brief discussion of preparing your tops for quilting including marking and basting. Then we will make stitched samples of different styles including matchstick quilting, grids, combined stitches, serpentines and a basic spiral. Finish with a look at Catherine’s work to inspire you to go home and turn your tops into quilts.

Machines Provided by: Baby Lock & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: sewing machine threads, needles, safety pins and full color handout

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1202C – I Am Here - Improv Mapping

$198.00

Annie Smith

Location: Room 100B

Two Days

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $30.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Improv Mapping is an exploration in design and captures personal stories and experiences from your past. Working through the project evokes profound memories. Students choose a section of a map that is dear to them. Enlarge it and recreate it in fabric with buildings, blocks, and street details to tell your story. Raw edge applique secures the elements, and the project is embellished with notions, textile paints, patches, and fibers and is all part of the instruction.

Design Class

Kit Contents: a pencil, a Sharpie, some Soft Fuse, drafting paper on a roll, gridded drafting paper sheets, office supply glue sticks, a manila folder, and more. I’ll also have textile paints, stencils and other tools for you to use in class.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1008C – Create a Pattern from an Inspirational Photo

$53.00

Grace Errea

Location: Room 107C

One day

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $40.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: This workshop presents to the participants, steps required to turn inspirational original photographs(s) and create a pattern that then can be used to create an amazing quilt. You will hone your skills to take a favorite photo, and create an amazing textile from it. Grace will show how to enhance perspective and depth, how to proportionately enlarge the drawing from the photo(s) and how to incorporate multiple photos in one design. You will learn about VALUE as it is an important tool in identifying shapes and creating the pattern. You will start by working on a photo provided by Grace. Using this simple photo we will go through the steps of identifying shapes, creating the pattern, and value-lizing the final pattern for easy fabric selection. Grace will provide copies of the pattern from that photo to learn the steps to create freezer paper templates and the vinyl map for the quilt constructions.

Design Class

Kit Contents: Photos Used in Class, Full Size Pattern Sample, Fabric Gray Scale, Value Matching Tool, Value in Color Chart, Alcohol Pads

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1010C – This is not a UFO

$180.00

Helen Godden

Location: Room 200AB

One day

Monday, January 15th 2024

From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Students will learn a variety of quilting designs that can translate to an "out of space" theme, demonstrating that even the most familiar of quilt designs can be re imagined.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter, The Machines in this room are the Amara ST.
These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.
There will be 1 student per machine.

Kit Contents: : No Kit Required.

Same Class as: 4007C

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2003C – Into the Kaleidoscope

$107.00

Kyra Reps

Location: Room 105

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $40.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Circles, Triangles, shapes galore! Every mandala is as unique as your own fingertip. Let's dive into our creativity and create your own unique mandala kaleidoscope. This class is product specific to the APLIQUICK Rods and system where you will learn how to use the APLIQUICK Rods and the APLIQUICK One sided fusible shapes to create perfectly turned edge applique resulting in a beautiful kaleidoscope mandala as unique as you are! We will not be sewing any of the shapes down, but I will go over different finishing methods for the machine and hand sewing. this will be done on a 42" x 42" background fabric. There is a class kit fee of $40 which includes all pre-cut APLIQUICK One sided fusible.

Hand Work

Kit Contents: : All pre- cut APLIQUICK one sided fusible shapes

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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2004C – Easy Machine Quilting

$170.00

Lori Kennedy

Location: Room 106

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Machine quilting is fun and easy with quick-to-learn techniques! Lori will guide you through a series of exercises to help you find your best hand position, quilting posture, and personal quilting rhythm. Then learn the fastest ways to master a wide range of motifs: from classic to modern and from fills to border designs. See how thread, batting and motifs work with your quilt pattern to turn your quilt tops into cherished heirlooms!

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center
The Machines in this room are the BERNINA Q20. These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.

Kit Contents: 3 Fat Quarter Quilt sandwich Thread-variety of weights and fibers Printed materials

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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2005C – Fab Fills for Negative Spaces

$99.00

Cindy Seitz-Krug

Location: Room 107AB

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $32.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: The negative space in modern quilts is often the focal point of the quilt, so join Cindy in learning some easy and beautiful modern fills. These background quilting designs will add interest and texture to your modern quilts, as well as traditional quilts.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center

Kit Contents: Quilt top and backing fabric, batting, 100 wt. silk thread for top and bobbin, blue wash-away marker, 70/10 quilting needle

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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2006C – Intro to the Heat Set Technique - Petal Power

$53.00

Grace Errea

Location: Room 107C

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $40.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: In this class you will learn an collage with templates technique totally new and amazing. You will use nothing else once you try it. It is easy, foolproof, and the results are always amazing. It produces a no-fray raw edge applique. Grace will demonstrate and you will practice on a couple of small simple patterns of flowers. So come learn and practice this technique with the inventor, developer, and teacher of this amazing new revolutionary applique technique. You will have a choice of some simple flowers to create your amazing quilt (Iris, Morning Glory, or Coneflower)

Design Class

Kit Contents: Pattern used in Class (approx. 12”x18”), Product use in the technique, pins used in the technique, dispensing bottle with Flip Top, Value Matching Tool. Value in Color Chart

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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2008C – Something Fishy

$180.00

Helen Godden

Location: Room 200AB

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Students will practise traditional quilting designs and combine them to create an underwater fishy scene, snorkling thru the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter The Machines in this room are the Amara ST.
These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.
There will be 1 student per machine.

Kit Contents: : No Kit Required.

Same Class as: 4008C

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2012C – Precision Piecing with All Stacked Up!

$107.00

Linda Sullivan

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $10.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Fine tune your precision piecing skills and learn tips and tricks for fast and accurate half square triangles while making this fun and easy to piece quilt. Clever positioning of your blocks make this quilt look complicated but it is so easy to piece and goes together in a breeze! Choose one of the three sizes below to get started on in this fun and relaxing workshop!

Machines Provided by: Juki & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: Pattern

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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2013C – Free Motion Quilt Laboratory

$107.00

Swan Sheridan

Location: Room 203AB

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Intermeidate

Description: Do you find it difficult to know where to start with your free motion work? Do you have a project that is hard to plan for? Bring a finished quilt top to Free Motion Quilt Lab and get the guidance you need! Learn to make choices about your specific project, discover tricks to make your projects more approachable, and ultimately create a personal plan for the project you bring to class. Swan will help you test your plan, tailor it to your abilities, and help you to organize an order of operations (where to begin and where to finish).

Machines Provided by: Brother & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: No Kit Required.

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2014C – Walking Foot Quilting 2 - Organic Curves and Super Spirals

$69.00

Catherine Redford

Location: Room 204

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $14.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description:A second class in walking foot quilting. Elevate your technique with beautiful organic curves. Learn how to execute sharp turns and make accurate straight line polygon spirals. Circular spirals round out the class.

Machines Provided by: Baby Lock & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: sewing machine threads, needles, safety pins and full color handout

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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2007C – Intro to Heat-Set - Colorful Birds

$53.00

Grace Errea

Location: Room 107C

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $40.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: In this class you will learn a "collage with templates" technique totally new. You will use nothing else once you try it. It is easy, foolproof, and the results are always amazing. It produces a no-fray raw edge applique. Grace will demonstrate and you will practice on a small bird. The pattern is updatable so you can actually make your own favorite bird in any color. Take a look at some of the examples. So come learn and practice this technique with the inventor, developer, and teacher of this amazing new revolutionary applique technique.

Design Class

Kit Contents: Pattern used in class, Product used in the technique, Pins used in the technique, Dispensing Bottle with Flip Top, Value Matching Tool, Value in Color Chart

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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2009C – Spiral Mania

$180.00

Helen Godden

Location: Room 200AB

One day

Tuesday, January 16th 2024

From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Students will learn the basic principles and best practices for creating spirals in any size, shape, or space and then apply these principles to 12 different Spiral designs.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter The Machines in this room are the Amara ST.
These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.
There will be 1 student per machine.

Kit Contents: : No Kit Required.

Same Class as: 1009C

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3001C – English Paper Piecing Techniques

$99.00

Cheryl See

Location: Room 100B

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $12.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Whether you are new to English Paper Piecing (EPP) or have used this technique for years you will learn something new from this workshop. It is packed with information on FIVE different techniques and many different variations of EPP. Learning all of the techniques and tools will help quilters decide which method they like best and also which technique is most suitable for a particular paper piece shape. Some of the unique samples shown is sure to inspire a new quilting project. Techniques will be learned as we complete a Grandmother's Flower Garden. Choose your favorite technique and variation to make a second Grandmother's Flower Garden. This could include fussy cutting, additional piecing or dimensional petals. Kit for basic Grandmother's Flower Garden will be provided.

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: Yazzii zippered pouch – assorted colors ¾” Grandmother’s Flower Garden Kit – Paper Pieces and fabric in assorted colors 1” Grandmother’s Flower Garden Kit – Paper Pieces and fabric in assorted colors 1 Clover Wonder Clip 1 Needle 1 Applique Pin 1 Diamond Paper Piece 1 Apple Core Paper Piece 1 Dresden Plate Paper Piece 1 Freezer Paper ½” hexagon with fabric Scrap Fabric for Diamond, Apple Core, and Dresden Plate Thread will be available for use in class although you may wish to bring assorted thread of your choice Extensive class notes will be provided Additional Paper Pieces and instruction sheets will be provided for chosen specialty Grandmother’s Flower Garden Peek-A-Boo templates can be purchased for additional $9

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3003C – Simplicity

$53.00

Kyra Reps

Location: Room 105

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $50.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Whether you are a beginner applique or seasoned this class is full of tricks and tips to have you achieve that perfect turned edge appliqué! This is a skill building class product specific to APLIQUICK Rods and system, you will learn how to turn curves, points, circles ending in a beautiful flower block and a dragonfly! We will not be sewing the shaped down but I will be going over finishing methods for machine and hand. This will be done on a 22" x 22" background fabric. The kit fee is $ 50.00 which includes pattern, all precut One sided APLIQUICK fusible, fabric for applique shapes.

Hand Work

Kit Contents: : Pattern, all precut APLIQUICK ONE SIDED FUSIBLE SHAPES, fabric for your applique pieces.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3005C – Machine Quilt the Classics

$170.00

Lori Kennedy

Location: Room 106

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Feathers, Spirals, Grids and more! The classic motifs are enduring because they are beautiful and versatile. Learn multiple ways to stitch classic designs and develop a technique that is best for you. Discover how to combine classic and modern motifs for the best effect and learn how to choose thread to complement your motif choices. Along the way, Lori will guide you through a series of quilting exercises so you can discover the techniques and tools that work best for you!

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center
The Machines in this room are the BERNINA Q20. These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.

Kit Contents: 3 Fat Quarter Quilt sandwich Thread-variety of weights and fibers Printed materials

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3006C – Threadplay: Birds of Paradise

$107.00

Andrea Brokenshire

Location: Room 107AB

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $85.00



Skill Level: Intermediate

Description: We will explore how to use free motion quilting to emphasize realism, interest and movement to this Bird of Paradise Flower panel designed by Lynnea Washburn. Must have some Free Motion Experience.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center

Kit Contents: Panel: Island Sanctuary Bird of Paradise design by Lynnea Washburn
Instruction Handout
Wonderfil Splendor 40 Wt. Rayon

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3007C – Jungle Safari - Intro to Heat-Set

$99.00

Grace Errea

Location: Room 107C

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $45.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: In this class you will learn a "collage with templates" technique totally new and you will use nothing else once you try it. It is easy, foolproof, and the results are always amazing. It produces a no-fray raw edge applique. Grace will demonstrate and you will practice . The students will get the full pattern composed of 9 blocks (each 11" x 11"), and will choose the one or more to work on in class. Grace will demonstrate each step as you make the block of your choice. So come learn and practice this technique with the inventor, developer, and teacher of this amazing new revolutionary applique technique.

Design Class

Kit Contents: Pattern for the entire Quilt, Product used in the technique, Pins used in the technique, Dispensing Bottle with Flip Top, Value Matching Tool, Value in Color Chart

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3008C – Quilt a Doodle Do

$180.00

Helen Godden

Location: Room 200AB

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Based on my original Tweeting design, students will trace with a Sharpie on to muslin and then we will learn all the micro quilting designs to bring this sweet bird to life!

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter The Machines in this room are the Amara ST.
These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.
There will be 2 students per machine.

Kit Contents: : No Kit Required.

Same Class as: 5006C

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3013C – Aurifilosophy Thread Matters

$99.00

Annie Smith

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $55.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: One of the most important parts of our quilts -- the thread -- is the one thing that we least understand. Get the history of Aurifil thread -- how thread is made and processed, and the uses of each thread weight. We'll make stitch samples for each weight of thread, combinations of threads, with straight and decorative stitches. All essential notions and needle sizes are discussed and used for the class. Itʼs packed with Annieʼs expertise and a trunk show of quilts -- all created with Aurifil threads

Machines Provided by: Juki & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: 7 spools of Aurifil threads, three machine needles, neutral fabric, stabilizer, Aurifil and Schmetz swag bag, essential notions

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3401C – Indigo Shibori

$214.00

Sue Cortese

Location: Room 100A

Two Days

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $10.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: We will explore different types of shibori patterns, including stitched, itajime, arashi, Kumo, as well as use of an indigo vat. There will be time to explore each pattern, as well as combining them.

Painting Class

Kit Contents: Indigo Dyes and Vat

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3402C – Four Seasons

$198.00

Mendie Cannon

Location: 2nd Floor Board Room

Two Days

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $129.00



Skill Level: Intermediate

Description: Mother Nature is truly amazing as she changes our floral landscape as we move through the seasons. Rather than wait for each season to bring its beauty we can create our own forever piece depicting a flower from each season.

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: design pre-printed on fabric, instructions, color photo, needles, grabber, needle threader, threads, backing fabric.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3004C – Dots Before Your Eyes

$53.00

Kyra Reps

Location: Room 105

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $60.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Do you struggle to get perfectly turned edge applique circles? We'll let me teach you the APLIQUICK way! With the APLIQUICK RODS and system I can have you turning perfect circles in every size! Repetition is key and I have designed my mandala so you will be turning many circles in various sizes resulting in a beautiful mandala! This class is product specific to the APLIQUICK RODS and system. It will be created on a 22" x 22" background. We will not be sewing the shapes down, but I will be going over finishing methods by machine and by hand. There is a $60 kit fee which includes all precut APLIQUICK one sided fusible, pattern, fabric for applique shapes, 22" x 22" background fabric.

Hand Work

Kit Contents: : Pattern, all precut APLIQUICK One sided fusible shape, fabric for applique, 22" x 22" background fabric.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3062C – Introduction to Wool Applique - Pin Cushion

$69.00

Catherine Redford

Location: 1st Floor Board Room

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Learn all the techniques you need for successful whip stitch wool applique while working on a small design that can be finished into a pincushion or needle-case. Add some embroidery for embellishment. Lots of tips and tricks will soon have you planning your next wool project!

Handwork

Kit Contents: : felted wool, applique and embroidery threads, needles, pattern, freezer paper, full color stitch guide

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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3067C – Foundation Paper Piecing with Legit Kits: Hazy Hills Mini

$53.00

Jaymi Horne

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Wednesday, January 17th 2024

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 


Kit Fee $50.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced Paper Piecer, learn how to piece quickly, without pre-cutting or special tools. During the class, you will learn how to organize a quilt kit from Legit Kits, learn about the revolutionary block approach created by Legit Kits, and learn tips and tricks for frustration-free sewing. You’ll work on the class-exclusive Hazy Hills Mini Quilt, and leave with the confidence to finish the quilt on your own! Learn how Foundation Paper Piecing can be easy and enjoyable!

Machines Provided by: Juki

Kit Contents: : the pattern and all fabric needed to complete the mini quilt top. A coupon code towards the price of another quilt kit is also included!

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4001C – Hexie Daisy Watercolor English Paper Piecing

$99.00

Cheryl See

Location: Room 100B

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $40.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Learn to applique circles and ovals using English Paper Piecing (EPP) to make Hexie Daisy™ Flowers. This is NOT your Grandmother’s Flower Garden! Hexie Daisy™ Flowers are then stuffed to really ‘pop’ against a watercolor hexagon background. Make one to learn the technique and use your block for the front of a purse or a book cover or make several to make a runner or wall hanging. Choose from ¾” or 1” Paper Piece hexagons. Still can’t get enough? You are now ready to EPP a larger project like Starlette or Star Struck!

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: Full Kits are now available in ¾” hexagons and 1” hexagons for $40 Please e-mail Cheryl at: CSeesQuilts@aol.com with preferred size and color (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple or Black & White) Full Kit includes: • 75 precut squares of fabric in one primary color of your choice • Black fabric for appliqued Hexie Daisy™ Flower for one block • Hexie Daisy™ pattern for table runner and wall hanging, with or without sashing • Diagram for the layout of the basic Hexie Daisy™ Flower Block • Small Yazzii™ zippered pouch • Paper Piece hexagons to make one block • Paper Piece half hexagons to make one block • Paper Piece circles and ovals to make any project from Hexie Daisy™ pattern (6 flowers) • Acrylic hexagon template for cutting and centering fabric • 1 Clover Clip • Scrap of wool batting to stuff one • Wooden skewer for stuff work Hexie Daisy™ Flower

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4003C – Enchanting Sky

$107.00

Kyra Reps

Location: Room 105

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $50.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Dragonflies are so magical! Let's make a beautiful Dragonfly together! Come find out how you can make perfectly turned edge applique using the APLIQUICK Rods and system while creating my ENCHANTING SKY! This is a skill building class, product specific to APLIQUICK. APLIQUICK Rods and one sided fusible to get perfectly turned edge applique pieces. We will not be sewing any of the shapes down, but I will be going over finishing methods both machine and hand sewing, this mandala will be done on a 42" x 42" background fabric. There is a Kit fee of $50.00 all precut APLIQUICK one sided fusible shapes, fabric for your applique pieces.

Hand Work

Kit Contents: : All precut APLIQUICK one sided fusible shapes, fabric for your applique pieces.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4004C – Machine Quilting with Personality

$170.00

Lori Kennedy

Location: Room 106

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: A quilt without personality is just a blanket! Learn how to add your personality to quilts by your choice of signature details and motifs. Lori will guide you through a series of exercises to help you find your quilting style-both in workflow as well as quilt design. Discover how to add hand-drawn quality to your quilts with figurative motifs and by adding your own handwriting within the quilting lines. Along the way, practice with a variety of tools and techniques to help you discover the best methods for your style of quilting.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center
The Machines in this room are the BERNINA Q20. These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.

Kit Contents: 3 Fat Quarter Quilt sandwich Thread-variety of weights and fibers Printed materials

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4005C – Confetti Background

$107.00

Andrea Brokenshire

Location: Room 107AB

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $45.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Creating a Confetti Background is a fun exercise in creativity. In this class we will create a highly textured background using layers of small pieces of fabrics fused onto a foundation.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center

Kit Contents: Instruction Handout A variety of batik fabrics to create your confetti background. A choice of different Batik color palettes will be provided.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4006C – Design Your Own Appliqué

$99.00

Annie Smith

Location: Room 107C

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $45.00



Skill Level: Intermediate

Description: Whether your choice of applique is by hand, machine, wool or in-the-hoop, you can create your own designs. Award winning applique artist, Annie Smith, will walk you through how to design, turn your design into a line drawing and then flesh out your design in fabric. You’ll be able to choose any style of quilt you want - traditional, traditional modern, folk, novelty, children’s - to name a few. We’ll design blocks and borders. No artistic or drawing talent necessary!

Design Class

Kit Contents: Sketch paper roll, pencil, permanent marker, eraser, The book: The Ultimate Applique Resource Tool

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4007C – This is not a UFO

$180.00

Helen Godden

Location: Room 200AB

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Students will learn a variety of quilting designs that can translate to an "out of space" theme, demonstrating that even the most familiar of quilt designs can be re imagined.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter, The Machines in this room are the Amara ST.
These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.
There will be 1 student per machine.

Kit Contents: : No Kit Required.

Same Class as: 1010C

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4012C – Randomly Pieced Backgrounds - Finishing Your Quilt Top

$53.00

Grace Errea

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Have you ever struggled trying to find just the right background fabric for your wonderful future quilt? Sometimes the colors, values, and textures are just not working. You visited every store in the neighborhood and still nothing! In this class we will demonstrate how to create Grace's Randomly Pieced backgrounds. We will discuss fabric selection for backgrounds that are dynamic and showcase the focal point. We will also discuss how to “mix” the fabrics so that they create a smooth, flawless background for a quilt. We will show you how to change value and colors smoothly, how to plan your color/value scheme so that the background works compatibly with the focal point(s) that will be attached to it. This is a piecing process but the key here is that the shapes are placed and stitched Randomly so not only you will control the look of your background but you will also have ease of piecing as there are NO points that meet in this pieced background unlike some controlled pieced stitching.

Machines Provided by: Juki

Kit Contents: : No Kit Required.

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4008C – Something Fishy

$180.00

Helen Godden

Location: Room 200AB

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Students will practise traditional quilting designs and combine them to create an underwater fishy scene, snorkling thru the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter The Machines in this room are the Amara ST.
These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.
There will be 1 student per machine.

Kit Contents: : No Kit Required.

Same Class as: 2008C

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4013C – Professional Quilt Edge - Finishing Your Quilt

$53.00

Grace Errea

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $30.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Some quilts need something on the edge. Perhaps a border or two, to support and accentuate the design. Others just want to end. No borders and definitely no bindings. In this class we will discuss the design principles of edge-ing your textile piece, and we will learn how to create: a) perfect 3-dimensional flanges paired with borders that emphasize the design or b) binding-less edge-ing for those quilts that need nothing but a clean finish You will be learning the “ENVELOPE” technique to finish your piece. Grace will show you how to ensure an amazing, clean, and professional border/binding-less finish. You will learn all the tricks to create perfect 3-D flanges, perfect corners and edges that hang perfectly, and quilts that are professionally finished.

Machines Provided by: Juki

Kit Contents: : Fabric for the practice block and its backing, Batting, Fabric for the 3-D flange, Fabric for the Border

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4061C – Introduction to Folk Art Embroidery

$69.00

Catherine Redford

Location: 1st Floor Board Room

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Start by learning or being reminded of some basic embroidery stitches on a specially designed pre-printed sampler. Then learn some novel embellishment techniques that add to the fun. Learn how Catherine transfers her own designs onto dark-colored backgrounds. Enjoy the relaxed tempo and reconnect with hand work.

Handwork

Kit Contents: : printed sampler, hand dyed embroidery threads, needles, embellishments, full color stitch guide

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4065C – Easy T-Shirt Blanket!

$53.00

Jaymi Horne

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Thursday, January 18th 2024

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 


Kit Fee $12.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Have a pile of shirts but don’t know where to begin?? Make a T-shirt throw easily without interfacing the shirts!! I’m calling it the “World’s Easiest T-Shirt Quilt” because there is NO interfacing, and not even any quilting! During this class, you'll learn how to turn your t-shirts into a cozy, cherished blanket.

Machines Provided by: Juki

Kit Contents: : Printed Pattern

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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5601C – Painting on Silk: Black Pearl

$214.00

Andrea Brokenshire

Location: Room 100A

Two Days

Friday, January 19th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $95.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: I am inspired by the natural world. Won’t you join me in my paint box to learn my technique for painting realistic floral imagery onto silk in this 12 hour class.You will be making a beautiful Black Calla Lily that I call my “Black Pearl”.

Painting Class

Kit Contents: Instruction booklet for Black Pearl, 11” x 17” Color photocopy, 11” x 17” Greyscale photocopy, 11” x 17” Color Photocopy of finished Painted top, Silk Charmeuse (12mm) 12” x 18” pre-primed, 1 - Set of PROfab Transparent Acrylic Textile paints: for “Black Pearl”, 1 -2 oz Transparent Extender Medium, Freezer Paper (approx.) 2 yards, Black Ultra Fine Sharpie Marker, Brushes: #2 Chisel Blender, #6 Round, #2 Round, 2” Foam brush

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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5001C – Rococo Selvages, Embroidery & Embellishments

$99.00

Cheryl See

Location: Room 100B

One day

Friday, January 19th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $12.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: In this Full-Day workshop students will sew strips of selvages together by machine to form a block. Hand embroidery stitches will be taught and used to embellish the block. Additional embellishment options that will be covered include: beading, lace/ric rack, flat back crystals, and buttons. Students are encouraged to bring embellishment options to personalize their project as well as any embroidery thread they may wish to use. We will also learn beaded cording technique. Embroidery thread and some embellishment options will be available for use in class.

Bring Your Own Machine

Kit Contents: • 1 spool of Sew Sassy thread in assorted colors • Embroidery thread, beads, buttons, ric rack/lace, other embellishment for use IN CLASS Prepped fabric & beads to learn beaded cording

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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5002C – Dots A La Mode

$107.00

Kyra Reps

Location: Room 105

One day

Friday, January 19th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $50.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: What happens when you take fun DOTS... add MANDALAS... then through some fabric paint in the mix! The wonderful world of Dot painting on fabric opens up! Join me in Dot painting on fabric creating your own unique mandala designs! Be aware... This class will make you addicted to dot painting and open up a whole new world of creativity!

Hand Work

Kit Contents: : 22" x 22" background fabric, stencils, dotting tools, fabric paint

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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5003C – Modern Machine Quilting

$170.00

Lori Kennedy

Location: Room 106

One day

Friday, January 19th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Quilt the modern classics-from bold geometric patterns to whimsical, figurative motifs. Learn how to combine motifs (both modern and classic) to create new, modern designs. Along the way, Lori will guide you through a series of quilting exercises to help you develop good quilting habits: everything from proper posture to best machine practices. Sample a variety of marking methods and learn how to choose the right thread and batting to create a variety of quilting effects..

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America
The Machines in this room are the BERNINA Q20. These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.

Kit Contents: 3 Fat Quarter Quilt sandwich Thread-variety of weights and fibers Printed materials

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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5006C – Quilt a Doodle Do

$180.00

Helen Godden

Location: Room 200AB

One day

Friday, January 19th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Based on my original Tweeting design, students will trace with a Sharpie on to muslin and then we will learn all the micro quilting designs to bring this sweet bird to life!

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter The Machines in this room are the Amara ST.
These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.
There will be 2 students per machine.


Kit Contents: : No Kit Required.

Same Class as: 3008C

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5010C – Foundation Paper Piecing: Legit Tiger Sample Blocks

$53.00

Jaymi Horne

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Friday, January 19th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $40.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Foundation Paper Piecing does not have to be the tedious, exacting method that it is sometimes made out to be. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced Paper Piecer, learn how to piece quickly, without pre-cutting or special tools. During the class, we will start slow with an easy block from the Tiger quilt. You will learn how to organize a quilt kit from Legit Kits, learn about the revolutionary block approach created by Legit Kits, and learn tips and tricks for frustration-free sewing. There are no curves or Y seams involved! You’ll work on two blocks from the Tiger quilt, and leave with the confidence to finish the quilt on your own! Learn how Foundation Paper Piecing can be easy and enjoyable!

Machines Provided by: Juki

Kit Contents: the printed pattern pieces and all fabric needed to complete TWO quilt blocks. A coupon code towards the price of the full quilt is also included!

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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5016C – Country Garden Basket

$99.00

Mendie Cannon

Location: 2nd Floor Board Room

One day

Friday, January 19th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $129.00



Skill Level: Intermediate

Description: An elegant basket of flowers ready to sit on the guest book table of a lovely Spring Garden Wedding. Country Garden Basket would be a lovely gift for someone’s birthday, anniversary or wedding.

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: design pre-printed on cream color trigger cloth, instructions, color photo, threads, needles, needle grabber, beads, doodle cloth, backing fabric.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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5011C – Foundation Paper Piecing with Legit Kits: Muscle Car

$53.00

Jaymi Horne

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Friday, January 19th 2024

From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $99.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: During the class, you will learn how to organize a quilt kit from Legit Kits, learn about the revolutionary block approach created by Legit Kits, and learn tips and tricks for frustration-free sewing. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced Paper Piecer, learn how to piece quickly, without pre-cutting or special tools. You’ll work on two blocks from the Muscle Car pattern, and leave with the confidence to finish the quilt on your own! Learn how Foundation Paper Piecing can be easy and enjoyable!

Machines Provided by: Juki

Kit Contents: the pattern, illustrated guides, and all fabric needed to complete the Muscle Car quilt top

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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6001C – Innovative Hand Quilting

$99.00

Cheryl See

Location: Room 100B

One day

Saturday, January 20th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $17.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Cheryl’s innovative hand quilting designs can be seen or her award winning quilts, Tatted Hearts, and Hawaiian Improv. Learn how to achieve the look of a longarm with hand quilting by starting with the basics. We will start with the quilter’s knot and rocking the needle to making areas ‘pop’ with trapunto, cording and quilting that is anything but traditional. Fill in background areas with ‘free motion’ quilting by hand. Choose from several designs for your central trapunto (ex: a floating heart).

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: S Thomas #10 between needles, needle grabber, spool of white quilting thread, small Yazzii zippered pouch with clear front in assorted colors

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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6003C – Wonderland

$107.00

Kyra Reps

Location: Room 105

One day

Saturday, January 20th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $50.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Let's step up our game with turned edge applique! Join me in making my WONDERLAD mandala where we will turn all these wonderful shapes under using the APLIQUICK Rods and system, this is a skill builder class perfect for beginners and experienced appliquers. We will be learning how to achieve those perfect points, curves, circles and layering to achieve a perception of depth. We will not be sewing the shapes down, but I will be going over finishing methods both by machine and hand sewing. This mandala will be created on a 22" x 22" background fabric. The kit fee is $50 which includes All precut APLIQUICK one sided fusible shapes and a black 22" x 22" background fabric.

Hand Work

Kit Contents: : All precut APLIQUICK one sided fusible shapes, 22" x 22" black background fabric

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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6004C – Machine Quilting 1-2-3

$170.00

Lori Kennedy

Location: Room 106

One day

Saturday, January 20th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Learning to machine quilt is as easy as 1-2-3 with Lori as your guide! First, learn new techniques. You will practice several gripping techniques, simple knotting methods, and exercises to help you find your personal quilting rhythm. Second, learn how to choose the right materials for your quilt. Discover how thread, batting and motifs work together in every quilt. Third, doodle and stitch your way to better quilting as you practice variety of motifs, both modern and classic.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center
The Machines in this room are the BERNINA Q20. These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines.

Kit Contents: 3 Fat Quarter Quilt sandwich Thread-variety of weights and fibers Printed materials

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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6009C – A Modern Quilting Bee

$99.00

Jaymi Horne

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Saturday, January 20th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $30.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Come join this modern quilting bee while we all work on the Sail Away quilt from Legit Kits! You will learn the basics of Foundation Paper Piecing and how fun and easy it can be. While completing your quilt blocks, we’ll also discuss methods to organize a Legit Kit, and you’ll leave with the confidence to tackle a quilt on your own. In true Quilting Bee fashion, one student will be randomly selected to keep all of the quilt blocks!

Machines Provided by: Juki

Kit Contents: the pattern and all fabric needed to complete two or more blocks. A coupon code towards the price of a full quilt is also included!

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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6012C – Walking Foot Quilting 3 - Beneath the Surface

$69.00

Catherine Redford

Location: Room 204

One day

Saturday, January 20th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 



Skill Level: Intermediate

Description: Love your walking foot and want to try something new? We'll make a series of mini quilts using my favorite organic curves and mini grid work and just a touch of magic! A fun class for those with good control of their sewing machine.

Machines Provided by: Baby Lock & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: No Kit Required.

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6014C – Rolled Rose Ornament and Pin Cushion

$99.00

Mendie Cannon

Location: 2nd Floor Board Room

One day

Saturday, January 20th 2024

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $79.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Roses, probably the most recognized flower in the world, make a lovely ornament for your Holiday tree or just to hang in the house to have a small bouquet of roses any time of the year.

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: design pre-printed on fabric, color photo, instructions, threads, needles, needle grabber, doodle cloth, and backing fabric.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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