Block a Month 2012

One of our most popular classes & the good news is that it is being offered at a new low price!

There is no 'sew' time in class, just tons of helpful information to teach you more techniques than you can imagine, not to mention many wonderful tips!

The project is made up of 12 different 6'' block patterns—all stars this time! Use our layout or one of your choice. Project can be done using planned fabrics for scrappy.

Instructors: Jill Shaulis & Vicki Olsen
Date: 4th Thurs of every month except Dec, 7-9pm   |   Cost: $55 for the entire year

Block A Month


Binding

Got the quilt done & you're stumped on the binding? Or maybe you just muddled through & made something work? We'll apply a straight binding and discuss bias binding.

Instructor: Jill Shaulis   |   Date: Thurs Feb 2 6-7:30pm   |   Cost: $8 + supplies



Pickle Dish Hexagons

Never thought I'd be excited about hand work until this project came my way. Easier than you think, great for a take along project or in front of the TV.

Instructor: Jill Shaulis   |   Date: Thurs Feb 9 6:30-8pm   |   Cost: $8 + supplies

Pickle Dish


A Little Duffle Do It

Want a simple gift to make? Everyone can use A Little Duffle Do It.

Use it as an organizer for sewing, travel, office, crafts, toys, baby items, etc. Make & complete in class.

It's a fun project and once you've completed one you'll think of all kinds of designs & sizes to make. Come to the shop & see the samples!

Instructor: Lynda Palmer   |   Date: Feb 13 9:30-11:30am or Feb 15 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $10 + pattern & supplies

A Little Duffle Do It


Two Piece Puzzle

Join us to take the 'puzzle' out of this spectacular quilt.

Originally offered in the April 2010 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting, this spectacular quilt is comprised of just two blocks; a star and a rotated hourglass block. Make your quilt in one of four sizes.

Please note that this is a two part class.

Instructor: Gen Nawa
Date: Wed Feb 29 & March 14 10am-12:30pm or Wed Mar 7 & 21 6:30-9pm
Cost: $25 + pattern / magazine

Two Piece Puzzle


Beginning Machine Quilting, Charm Pack Sampler

Before class, you will piece together the 5'' blocks from a charm pack, to be quilted in this hands-on workshop.

We will explore ways to quilt each block differently as we cover many different quilting methods, both free-motion & with a walking foot.

Various marked & non-marked meth- ods will be covered, along with preparing the layers to quilt. Finished project can be used as a table runner, dresser topper, baby quilt, etc.

This workshop is suitable for the beginning machine quilter or those who have had some experience.

Instructor: Janet Graves   |   Date: Sat March 31, 9am-1pm   |   Cost: $25 + supplies

Charm Pack Charm Pack


Patriotic Twist

Get ready for Independence Day decorating & learn how to use the twister ruler at the same time. You can chose the size 20 1/2'' X 26'' (uses the Primitive Pinwheels© ruler) or 36'' X 45'' (uses the Lil Twister© ruler).

Another one of those projects that looks difficult, but is as easy as sewing squares!!

Instructor: Jill Shaulis   |   Date: Thurs Apr 3 9-11:30am or Thurs Apr 19 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $10 + pattern & ruler

Patriotic Twist


Feathers without Fear

If you're ready to take your free-motion quilting to the next level, this hands-on workshop is for you. You will get lots of practice as we cover the basics of machine quilted feathers and how to use them in borders, sashing, within blocks & as background fill, without using any stencils or templates.

You'll be surprised at how easy feathers can be once you learn their basic structure & some great tips!!

Instructor: Janet Graves   |   Date: Sun Apr 22, 1-4pm   |   Cost: $25



Cross & Crown ('Edna Jane')

This is the project we featured in the Quilt Sampler magazine. The blocks are simple, the challenge is the size 6'' blocks, but we'll walk you through it all!

This class will be in three parts with plenty of time in between to complete each segment.

Instructor: Jill Shaulis
Date: Tues Apr 24, Thurs May 3, & Tues May 22 all from 6-8pm   |   Cost: $30 + magazine

Cross and Crown