Posts Tagged ‘Afternoons’

Scarf Workshop with Suzanne

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

4D/5D Embroidery Software with Dona

OK. You have the embroidery machine (or are seriously thinking of getting it). You have 4D or 5D Embroidery Software (or are seriously thinking of getting it). You’re ready to get into your embroideries and you sit there looking at the machine (or brochure) and wonder “Where do I start?”. Learning the software basics is a great place to start. Once you master the basics you will get so much more out of your machine and you will get the versatility you are looking for. Bring your laptops and join us to really learn how to make the most of your investment!

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Dates: Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 26
Level: Beginner

Conquering Circular Needles with Suzanne

Come and learn to overcome your fear of circular needles! While knitting a stylish hat, you’ll learn all the benefits of these ergonomically friendly needles. You’ll see how they can be used to knit two sleeves on one needle, how to knit seamless garments and lots more!

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Date: Feb. 16, Mar. 1, Mar. 15
Level: beginner knitting experience

Intermediate Knitting/ Refresher with Suzanne

Has it been a while since you’ve picked up that knitting project? Afraid you’ve forgotten everything you once knew? Join Suzanne to refresh your skills – techniques like increasing and decreasing, sleeve construction, picking up stitches and professional seaming. Maybe you have another specific issue you’d like help with? No problem – bring it along and she’ll help you through it!

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Dates: Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar. 7
Level: Some knitting experience

Machine Quilting – More Fills with Katrina

Have you taken machine quilting classes but are still wanting to learn more fills and free-motion quilting patterns? If so this course is for you! We will explore even more fill designs that can be used in the background of your quilt blocks or enlarged to create an overall design. This course will expand on what we covered in the machine quilting series to add even more quilting effects to your repertoire so that you have more design options. We will cover Pebbling, various types of Echo (the variations on Echo are truly amazing), easy straight-line free-motion fills (they are easier than you think), and McTavishing and variations of each. You’ll love these new designs!

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Apr. 14
Level: must have taken intro to machine quilting

Machine Quilting Block by Block with Katrina

In this class we will explore simple yet extremely effective ways to quilt your quilt top one block at a time! You will be surprised at how often you will use these essential quilting techniques. We’ll cover such techniques as continuous curve, wavy grid, clam shell, zig-zag clam shell and more – once you’ve learned these techniques you’ll wonder how you quilted without them!

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Date: March 17
Level: Intermediate (or Machine Quilting I)

Quilt-As-You-Go Table Runner with Penny

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

Twisted Sixter with Katrina

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

UFO Finishing with Penny

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