Class List
Classes for Monday
1005C – Fearless Machine Quilting
$170.00
Lori Kennedy
Location: Room 106
One dayMonday, 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.
1006C – Successful Machine Quilting: Basics and Beyond
$99.00
Cindy Seitz-Krug
Location: Room 107AB
One dayMonday, 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.
1007C – Exploring Value in Quilting
$53.00
Grace Errea
Location: Room 107C
One dayMonday, 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.
1008C – Create a Pattern from an Inspirational Photo
$53.00
Grace Errea
Location: Room 107C
One dayMonday, 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.
1009C – Spiral Mania
$180.00
Helen Godden
Location: Room 200AB
One dayMonday, 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
1010C – This is not a UFO
$180.00
Helen Godden
Location: Room 200AB
One dayMonday, 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
1012C – Appliqué Stitch Lab
$107.00
Linda Sullivan
Location: Room 202AB
One dayMonday, 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.
1013C – Organic Machine Quilting
$107.00
Swan Sheridan
Location: Room 203AB
One dayMonday, 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.
1015C – Walking Foot Quilting 1 - Beyond the Ditch
$69.00
Catherine Redford
Location: Room 204
One dayMonday, 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.
1201C – Printing Your Own Fabric
$214.00
Sue Cortese
Location: Room 100A
Two DaysMonday, 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.
1202C – I Am Here - Improv Mapping
$198.00
Annie Smith
Location: Room 100B
Two DaysMonday, 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.
