Class List
Classes for Friday
5001C – Bees, Bugs & Bullion Knots
$104.00
Beth Upstill
Location: Room 105
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Kit Fee $38.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: In this class you will learn to make a small sampler using Bullion Knots to create bugs, bees and flowers to embellish any of your projects. We will be practicing our Bullion Knot skills and discussing ways to use this easy and decorative stitch. Left handed and right handed stitchers can easily follow along.
Hand Work Class
Kit Contents: Background wool (approx. 8"x13"), ribbon, 2 needles (Milliners & Chenille) 5 Spools of Eleganza Perle Cotton #8 (gold, brown/black, purple, pink, green)
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Spaces available
5002C – Thread Painting 101: Bluebird
$104.00
Elizabeth Habich
Location: Room 103
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Kit Fee $30.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: Thread-painting gives you the freedom to make a very realistic image entirely with thread! Learn to analyze a photograph’s line and color, do straight-stitch and zig-zag free-motion thread-painting, plus how to mix and shade colors, while making Bluebird. These skills in hand, we then thread-paint a bluebird (provided by the instructor). You’ll be amazed what you can do!
Machines Provided by: Viking & OC Sewing & Vacuum
Kit Contents: includes pattern plus prepared ‘sandwiches’ so students can start work immediately, and supplementary use of my thread!
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5003C – Threaducation: Size Matters!
$167.00
Sarah Thomas
Location: Room 106
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Kit Fee $40.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: Have you ever said, "My machine doesn't like that thread" or "I can only quilt with XYZ"? Then this is the workshop for you to learn about different weights of thread for quilting. Education is key, and Sarah will explain the uses and finished effects of different thread weights, as well as cotton, metallic, water-soluble, and monofilament fibers, in this hands-on workshop. Sarah also covers thread basics, including information on weight and ply, spool positioning, needle recommendations, and tension settings. She will offer helpful tips and tricks, then share projects and photos aimed to inspire and expand your use of threads. During the class, you will be quilting with a range of thread weights and varying quilting motifs. The skills taught in this workshop are transferable to your home domestic sewing machine.
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: Fabric, Batting, Worksheet, 7-Spool Sampler to Keep
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5004C – Quilting to the Edge and Beyond!
$60.00
Leslie Main
Location: Room 107A
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Explore Edge to Edge quilting journey possibilities. The adventure begins with creative design play. Play with how to off-setting, wrapping, editing start & stops, mark, record, connecting & combining designs, all while creating customized continuous quilting path designs right on the Pro-Stitcher tablet. With simple understanding of Pro-Stitcher features and tools, a little creativity and imagination, take the Edge to Edge possibilities to infinity and beyond!
Technology Class Sponsored by Handi Quilter
Pro-Stitcher: You must have the Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher Program downloaded and updated before attending class.
Spaces available
5005C – Machine Quilting Spirals & Swirls
$130.00
Christa Watson
Location: Room 107BC
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: Learn how to quilt modern, geometric spirals and swirls using both walking foot and free-motion techniques. Students will learn how to quilt stunning designs such as large continuous spirals, geometric spirals, and several swirl variations. Spirals can be quilted in different areas of your quilts, or used as an allover design. Combine motifs for even more possibilities! Students should be comfortable with basic machine quilting techniques. Bring plain fabrics to practice with, or leftover orphan blocks.
Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center
Spaces available
5006C – "No More Tears" Free-Motion Quilting
$153.00
David Taylor
Location: Room 200AB
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kit Fee $40.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Does the thought of free-motion quilting frighten you? David will teach you how to relax and enjoy the freedom of stationery machine quilting. This class covers all the basics — threading the machine, adjusting the tension, needle sizes and, most importantly, how to find your own rhythm. All students will be seated solo at a HandiQuilter Amara. And, yes, we'll cover tips for using the built-in stitch regulator! You'll leave the class saying "I can do this!"
Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter
The Machines in this room are the Amara ST. These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines. One Student Per Machine.
Kit Contents: Fabric and batting sandwiches
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5007C – Follow the Rule(r)s!
$153.00
David Taylor
Location: Room 200AB
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Kit Fee $40.00
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Description: Do curves and circles when you free-motion quilt look like ridged potato chips with a few bites missing? Do you have trouble quilting along your pre-marked lines? Rulers can help you stay on track! Rulers are not just for movable machines. Come spend time sitting at the HandiQuilter Amara and receive hands-on guidance from David learning a variety of quilting designs you can easily stitch with acrylic rulers.
Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter
The Machines in this room are the Amara ST. These are Sit-Down Longarm Machines. One Student Per Machine.
Kit Contents: Fabric and batting sandwiches
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5008C – One Tile at a Time! - Secondary Designs for Your Quilts
$179.00
Julia Quiltoff
Location: Room 200C
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kit Fee $45.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Description: Unleash the Power of Tile Patterns! Join our freemotion longarm quilting class and discover the art of creating secondary designs on your block quilts using the concept of tile patterns. Learn how to break down complex designs into smaller, manageable pieces, and then stitch them together to create stunning, one-of-a-kind quilts!
Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter
The Machines in this room are Stand-Up Longarm Machines. One Student Per Machine.
Kit Contents: Preprinted or appliqued mini quilt top to practice, batting, backing fabric, thread, small quilting ruler, handouts
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5009C – Break the Space!
$179.00
Julia Quiltoff
Location: Room 200C
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Kit Fee $45.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Description: Have you ever made a quilt with a wide-open space and had no idea how to quilt it? Are you bored of simply filling that space with stippling/bubbles? Come to Julia's class and she'll show you endless possibilities of breaking space and creating super interesting quilts!hine.
Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter
The Machines in this room are Stand-Up Longarm Machines. One Student Per Machine.
Kit Contents: a 30''x30'' appliqued practice piece, thread, backing fabric, batting, small straight ruler.
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5010C – Tropical Turtle and Fish Collage
$104.00
Jane Haworth
Location: Room 201AB
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Kit Fee $5.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: Using the turtle and Barracuda patterns create these two sea creatures to add to a tropical underwater scene. Create these simple collages using Jane’s collage technique that uses no fusible or pattern pieces. Be creative and have fun. Use them simply or learn how to include them in a more detailed underwater, ocean scene.
Hand Work Class
Kit Contents: Two patterns, foundation, instructions
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Spaces available
5011C – Diamonds on a String
$60.00
Heather Kojan
Location: Room 204
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kit Fee $12.00
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Description: Scraps taking over your sewing space? This is the workshop for you! We'll use up lots of strips of fabric (strings!) to create this bold and dynamic quilt. A little bit of foundation piecing is involved (don't panic - just 1 line of sewing!) and then we're on our way!
Machines Provided by: Baby Lock & Moore's Sewing Centers
Kit Contents: Pattern
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Spaces available
5012C – Rainbow Dresden Mini Quilt
$60.00
Heather Kojan
Location: Room 204
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Kit Fee $20.00
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Description: This cute mini quilt will certainly brighten up your sewing space (and other places as well!). Heather will share all her tips and techniques to make sewing up the Dresden a breeze. You will start with your favorite charm pack or you can bring 5” squares from your stash. Warning: once you make one, you'll want to make more!
Machines Provided by: Baby Lock & Moore's Sewing Centers
Kit Contents: Pattern, Dresden Ruler, Interfacing
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5013C – Courting
$135.00
Sarah Fielke
Location: Room 202AB
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Kit Fee $30.00
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Description: Foundation paper pieced hearts are at the centre of beautiful traditional Courthouse Steps blocks. Sarah has pieced this quilt in shades of pink and white, but it would look wonderful in blues, or greens, or scrappy too! In class we will learn to FPP the centres of the blocks and then work on building one set of "steps". The pattern gives several different sizes, for a quilt from Cot through to King so that you can choose your finish.
Machines Provided by: Juki & Moore's Sewing Center
Kit Contents: pattern booklet, pre-printed Foundation papers for Hearts, add-a-quarter ruler, card for FPP
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5014C – Villager Quilt
$113.00
Brooke Shankland
Location: Room 203C
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Description: Come together and create a modern take on the Celtic Twist block design. The Villager quilt is inspired by the importance of coming together to lend a helping hand, and of being able to lean on one another. The design reflects how “villagers” link arms and surround their community members in times of need. It is a call to remember our shared humanity and responsibility to care for our fellow villagers, in ways both big and small. Brooke will walk you through each step of constructing your own throw quilt top - you'll be surprised how simple it is to create this complex-looking design.
Machines Provided by: Janome & Moore's Sewing Centers
Wait List only
5015N – Doodle Mania
$160.00
Stacie Spradlin
Location: North Annex Room 1
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kit Fee $25.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: Doodles upon doodles can be fast, fun and fabulous. Intimidated by not knowing what to quilt where? Inspiration is everywhere if we just know where to look. Let’s fill those wide open spaces and fill them creatively. Join me for some great quilting fun!
Machines Provided by: Sewing Machines Plus.
These are Stand-Up Longarm Machines. One Student Per Machine.
Kit Contents: All handouts, fabric, batting and thread needed for class
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5016N – Beautiful Borders and Sashings
$160.00
Stacie Spradlin
Location: North Annex Room 1
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Kit Fee $25.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: Let’s take an in-depth look at those wide borders and narrow sashings and learn how to make them stand out! From drawing, designing, marking and stitching, you will be sure to leave this class with the confidence to quilt those spaces. Best of all, you will learn how to mark your border using the no-math-method! Join me for lots of fun!
Machines Provided by: Sewing Machines Plus.
These are Stand Up Longarm Machines. One Student Per Machine.
Kit Contents: All handouts, fabric, batting and thread needed for class
All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.
Wait List only
5017C – Copy, Crop, Combine, Create: Customize Quilting the Modify Way
$60.00
Leslie Main
Location: Room 107A
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Create and Customize as you Modify your quilting ways! Moments spent copying, cropping, and combining can create amazing, elegant and precise quilting designs. Master the Pro-Stitcher Modify tab features and tools for quilting ease, as you create customized quilting designs at the Pro-Stitcher tablet.
Technology Class Sponsored by Handi Quilter
Pro-Stitcher: You must have the Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher Program downloaded and updated before attending class.
Spaces available
5018C – Heirloom Handwork Textures
$50.00
Cheryl Sleboda Whited
Location: Room 104A
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: Learn these unique hand sewing techniques that will enhance your next quilt! These vintage sewing techniques will raise the surface of your quilt and truly impress. We’ll learn Canadian smocking, hand pleating, ruching, and rouleau fabric manipulations, and then we’ll cover how to put it into a block in your next quilt. Whether you are a traditional, contemporary, art, or modern quilter, you can add a cutting edge, yet classic, look to your next project. Great for beginners and experienced sewists.
Handwork Class
Spaces available
5601C – Making Prints
$252.00
Maria Shell
Location: Room 203AB
Two DaysFriday, January 24th 2025
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Skill Level: All Levels
Description: Students will learn how to improvisionally piece an assortment of prints—stripes, dots, tracks, and plaids. While learning how to build these new units, students will also be given information about working with solids fabrics, fine craft piecing techniques, and ideas for taking these units and creating original quilt compositions.
Machines Provided by: Brother & Moore's Sewing Centers
Spaces available
8501C – The Big, The Bold, The Beautiful: Quilting with African Fabric
$5.00
Kena Dorsey
Location: Room 104B
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Description: We love them and are drawn to them when we see them, but sometimes those big, bright, bold prints can seem daunting or even intimidating to use. But, my dear quilters, you no longer have to be scared to use them and cut into them. In this lecture I share tips, ideas and inspiration for incorporating those vibrant African wax prints into your quilt projects. This lecture will free you up to try something new and give you permission to break all the quilting color-rules!
Spaces available
8502C – Sewing Machines, Needles & Threads, What You Need to Know
$5.00
Steve Butler
Location: Room 104B
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Description: Whether you have a brand new or a well-loved sewing machine, there are needles and threads for every conceivable application for your machine, but how do you make them all work together? Steve will cover how threads are made and how each thread characteristic affects your every stitch. He will demystify selecting the correct needle type and size for the thread you have selected to use for your project. When both thread and needles work together, your sewing machine will sing and function at peak performance and learn what to do when they don't! Bring your questions for Steve to answer.
Spaces available
8503C – Quilting with Rulers
$5.00
Gina Perkes
Location: Room 104B
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Description: Learn how to quilt with rulers!
Spaces available
8505C – Innovative Quilt Making: Blend Modern & Traditional Techniques
$5.00
Jennifer Wagner
Location: Room 104B
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Description: Expand your quilting repertoire and create stunning quilts with a mix of modern and traditional techniques. While we honor the traditional methods that laid the foundation for quilting, there are countless innovative techniques to explore that go beyond classic quilt blocks.
In this engaging lecture, I'll guide you step-by-step through various techniques, including:
- Curved Piecing: Achieve smooth, beautiful curves in your quilts.
- Foundation Paper Piecing: Enhance precision and accuracy in your designs.
- Reverse Appliqué: Add intricate and unique details with ease.
- Mastering Y-Seams: Learn a simple trick to conquer inset seams.
- Gathering Tips: Make gathering fabric effortless.
- Glue Basting: Discover the benefits of glue basting for perfect results.
Join me to add these invaluable techniques to your quilting toolkit and transform your quilt-making process!
Spaces available
8506C – Threadology
$5.00
Micki Chapplear
Location: Room 104B
One dayFriday, January 24th 2025
From 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Description: Learn all about Superior Threads. Threadology will teach you about our different thread lines and the best techniques for using them. As a bonus, we will also dive into needles and adjust your tension. As firm believers in education, we emphasize the importance of understanding what makes a high-quality product and how to achieve stitching success.
Spaces available
