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Baltimore Hand Appliqué with Brenda

Saturdays continuing Jan. 7$130

If you’ve wanted to learn and master the techniques of traditional hand appliqué, this series of classes is for you. Once a month for 9 months we will be working on a 12 block sampler from Rosemary Makhan’s Rose Sampler Supreme. (Optionally you can make the full 20 block project by completing the balance of the blocks on your own). Truly a keepsake when completed. Learn to choose fabrics, prepare a block, appliqué and embellish.

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dates: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 3, Mar. 24, Apr. 28, May. 19
Cost: Book extra
Level: Beginner

Rag Quilt with Barb

Thursdays starting Feb. 9 $75

This rag quilt is a wonderful project to make as a gift (or for yourself!) and takes less time than more traditional quilts. You’ll learn many useful quilting techniques, including basic machine appliqué. We’ll completely finish a cozy lap-sized quilt in your choice of flannel, and we’ll also show you some options for changing the look of the standard pattern.

Please note that some sewing at home will be necessary to make sure we finish this project!

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dates: Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Mar. 1, Mar. 22, Mar. 29, Apr. 5
Cost: Includes pattern
Level: Beginner

Crazy Shortcut Quilts with Katrina

Saturdays starting Feb. 11 $70.00

In this class you will be making a “crazy” quilt with fat quarters instead of scraps! We’ll help you with fabric planning, coordinating the colors with your home decor and best of all you’ll be you will be using the decorative stitches on your sewing machine to do all of the quilting, in small and easily manageable sections. This class is for anyone from beginner to expert – but watch out because we change a few of the “traditional” quilt-making rules, making this a fun project that gives you a finished quilt in just hours!

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar. 10
Cost: Includes book, with additional patterns
Level: Beginner

Twisted Sixter with Katrina

$45Saturdays starting Feb. 25

Join Katrina in learning how to create fabulous pinwheel projects with this new Twister tool that was just introduced at Quilt Market last fall. Twisters are new tools that have simplified an old technique with easy to follow instructions. The sky is the limit for projects that you can create with the Twister tool! It looks fabulous done in any size block – in this class we’ll make a table topper size so you can go on and make many other projects with the same technique!

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Date: Feb. 25, Mar. 10
Book and template extra
Level: Beginner

Bodacious Bag with Barb

$40 including patternFridays starting Mar. 9

Quilted bags are all the rage right now, and this high-fashion offering designed by Carol Ingram of Sulky will give Vera Wang a run for her money! Featuring a stylish 3D folded flower, braided fabric handles and inside pockets, you’ll want to make a dozen more!

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Mar. 9, Mar. 23
Level: Beginner

Learn To Quilt with Barb

$80.00Thursdays starting Feb. 9

Have you always wanted to learn how to make a quilt top – we’ll take all the mystery out of it for you in this series of classes. You’ll learn all the basic techniques including rotary cutting and accurate piecing, and you’ll finish a beautiful quilt top. We’ll also give you tips on quilting your top yourself. This lovely lap quilt will teach you all that you need to go on to do your next project all on your own.

Please note that some sewing at home will be necessary to make sure we finish this project!

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Date: Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Mar. 1, Mar. 22, Mar. 29, Apr. 5
Cost: includes pattern
Level: Beginner

Seasonal Table Runner with Nancy

$45.00 plus patternFridays starting Feb. 17

This stunning paper-pieced table runner is made with Judy Niemeyer’s pattern, which includes all the papers already. Made in your choice of fabrics (although of course it looks wonderful in batiks) it will be a wonderful addition to your home. Nancy will guide you through the pattern and in no time you won’t believe what you’ve created!

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Feb. 17, Mar. 2, Mar. 16
Level: basic paper piecing skills required

Hunter’s Star Runner with Nicole

$50.00Wednesdays starting Feb. 15

Have you seen the latest ruler? The Rapid Fire Hunter’s Star Ruler by Deb Tucker allows you to construct the pesky Hunter’s Star block without any of those nasty inset Y seams! Nicole will show you how to make a beautiful runner – it’s sure to be a ruler you’ll use again and again!

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Feb. 15, Feb. 29
Cost: includes ruler
Level: Beginner

Fun’n Done with Nicole

$40.00 plus pattern and templateWednesdays starting Feb. 8

You can choose any one of the Fun’ n Done series of patterns to create your own quilt as you go masterpiece! The quilting is completed while you construct each block. Sew the blocks together, and you’re done! Now that’s fun!

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar. 7
Level: Beginner

Scarf Workshop with Suzanne

$15.00Saturday Feb. 11

Join the Ruffle Revolution! This yarn made by Katia of Spain is still one of the most popular trends around. We have several different styles for you to choose from. Suzanne will show you how easy it is to create beautiful scarves for yourself and maybe even for some gifts too!

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dates: Feb. 11
Level: Beginner

Quilt-As-You-Go Table Runner with Penny

$45Tuesdays starting Feb. 28

This is another great technique to add to your toolkit. Learn this fabulous time-saving technique to piece and quilt in one easy step! Use pre-cut strips, your go cutter or cut your own fabric. We guarantee your runner will be finished by the end of this course!

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dates: Feb. 28, Mar. 13, Mar. 20
Cost includes pattern
Level: Beginner

UFO Finishing with Penny

$15.00 per classWednesdays starting Feb. 29

Do you have a project underway (fabric cut and ready to sew) that you’re just not sure how to get going with? Maybe you’ve forgotten how to put on binding, or started a project a few years ago and can’t remember what you were supposed to be doing! If you’re stuck or just don’t know what to do next, Penny will show you how and get those projects finished. This is a fun-oriented open class format with no expectations and you can work at your own pace!

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Date: Feb. 29, Mar. 14, Mar. 28
Level: Beginner

Windy Rose (Learn to Quilt II) with Barb

Thursdays starting Feb. 9 $65.00

Once you’ve taken Learn to Quilt I (or if you’ve had some quilting experience), move on to learning more piecing techniques as well as how to incorporate appliqué in your quilt. We’ll be making a beautiful quilt top in your choice of sizes which features both pieced and appliquéd blocks, mitred borders, and looks wonderful in many different fabric choices. Don’t worry if you’ve never appliqued before – this course will show you how easy it really is!

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dates: Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Mar. 1, Mar. 22, Mar. 29
Cost includes pattern
Level: Beginner