Quilting Classes…

 

 

Advanced Foundation Piecing: Make a stunning project of a Daffodil, Christmas Cactus or Poinsettia expanding on the techniques learned in the basic foundation piecing class. It would look great on a wall, bench or draped over a chair to brighten any décor.

 

Beginning Foundation Piecing: Use your scraps to make intricate blocks smaller than you thought possible by mastering this easy method. If you can count “1, 2, 3,...” and sew on a straight line then you are already on your way to having fun with this class! It will open up a whole world of possibilities.

 

Beginning Patchwork: Step into the world of quilting with this wonderful introductory class. Create a wall hanging while learning to piece by machine. You will learn many tricks of the trade that will make even your first project look good! This class is geared for the beginner who wants to try patchwork piecing or for those who have tried it on their own and been dissatisfied with the final result.

Complete this class by doing some basic machine quilting.

Fabrics are pre-kitted for this class. This class is offered as a two–part evening class or a one part daytime class.

 

BQ 2 Quilt: This quilt has an up tempo look. It’s time for big quilt fun with borderless construction and just three fabrics. If you are a fan of the earlier BQ Quilt, you will no doubt enjoy this variation of the theme.

 

 

Convergence Wall Quilt: This new concept in quilt piecing provides a beautiful finished product. It is all straight line piecing but does require careful cutting. So, find four fat quarters you like and let’s get going. The results are just ‘drop dead’ gorgeous.

 

Cornerstone Runner: A delightful 3 fabric project that is easily strip pieced. The pattern includes instructions for placemats as well as the runner.

 

 

Fatty Fatty 2 x 4 Quilt: A fat quarter quilt whose simple construction will provide you with a fun way to display your fat quarter collection. You’ll turn 20 fat quarters into a wonderful quilt in no time at all.

 

 

Kona Bay Oriental Quilt: Our selection of oriental fabrics continues to grow. Use your choice of these oriental favorites to turn this very geometric pattern into a special showcase. The quilt is set with vertical rows but is not difficult to piece.

 

Latte Quilt: Basic quilt making skills and thoughtful fabric selection are all you need to make this queen-size beauty that will feel as warm as it looks. A pieced dog-tooth inner border frames the quilt and adds interest to its design.

 

Line Dance Quilt: This quilt will ‘knock your socks off’. It’s not difficult but uses the fabric colors to create an awe inspiring look. It is a definite winner and you’ll earn lots of compliments with your creation.

 

Lucky Stars Quilt: Do you believe what they say about luck? It's true…you do make your own luck and even beginners will have good luck with these simple star blocks. Count your Lucky Stars and make your quilt any size you'd like. You can use fat quarters and 1/8 yd cuts to create the 15" blocks. How about using batiks as we did in our sample?

 

 

Machine Quilting “101”: Learn techniques to get those quilt tops off the shelves and into use in a fraction of the time of hand quilting. You will experiment with straight and curved line stencils. Try your hand at free motion quilting including the ever popular stippling method using your own machine. You too can have the satisfaction of telling everyone, “I did the whole quilt myself.”  The class fee includes a kit with fabric, batting, stencils, fabric marker and safety pins.

 

Misty Morning Runner: This very attractive runner would add glow to any ‘misty morning’. It consists of three blocks that are surrounded by a pieced “zigzag” border.

 

Mosaic Magic Quilt:  The magic in this quilt comes from a one block pattern. The mosaic block is a modified log cabin block and the direction that the block is turned creates the pattern.. It is very eye catching.

 

Options Quilt: The possibilities are endless with the easily constructed blocks in this project. There are, as the name implies, numerous design options. The look of your quilt or wall hanging can be dramatically changed with contrast and value of the four fabrics used. Lots of fun……..

 

 

Runner With A Twist: Do you need to showcase a wonderful focal fabric? This runner could be the answer. It is beautiful and would make a delightful gift.

 

 

Simply A Pleasure Runner: This runner is a ‘knock down-drag out’, winner. Give yourself some sewing pleasure while creating this fabulous runner for a gift or for your own table.

 

 

Tile Tango Quilt: This is a fun nine-patch quilt with lots of dimension. Make it scrappy or organized. You’ll love the tricky little technique that creates the effect of dimension.

 

 

 

Triple Spin Runner: Choose a runner or a table topper. The ‘sew and flip’ technique helps this project go together very quickly. Simply remember to choose two fabrics that are high contrast to each other.

 

 

Twist and Turn Runner: This runner pattern includes instructions for a quilt as well. It looks great in two or more colors and is a great way to feature a focal print. You won’t have to worry about getting twisted and turned around with these easy instructions.

 

Vintage Rose Runner: Three on point squares and the theme is set for this attractive runner. Surround the three blocks with stripped borders and checkerboard corners and you’ll have a new favorite. This class comes with a free pattern.

 

Waffle Time Runner: Do you have a lovely piece of fabric that you want to sew, but don’t really want to cut up very much? We have just the answer to your problem. The center of the runner is a wide piece of focal fabric surrounded with some simple piecing and the runner is complete.