Quilting 101

Want to learn basic quilting skills? Haven’t sewn much? Never used a rotary cutter? This is the class for you. Learn basic quilting skills with this class. Class project uses 1 jelly roll and 1 yard of fabric to complete the top. This is an inexpensive way to begin quilting. Machine and book required.

Judy Losey 5 classes $50

Thursdays
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 13
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR 6-9 p.m.

Tuesdays
Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29, May 13
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR 6-9 p.m.

Beginning Quilting

Learn beginning quiltmaking skills while completing this 6 block sampler. Each block teaches a different machine piecing technique. Accurate rotary cutting, 1/4" seam, sashing, and borders will also be covered during this class.

Judy Losey 7 classes $80

Wednesdays
Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12, 19
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR 6-9 p.m.

Thursdays
Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
9:30 a. m. - 12:30 p.m. OR 6-9 p.m.

Intermediate Quilting

Add a few more techniques to your quiltmaking. In this class, you will make blocks using curved piecing, Y-seams, templates, and machine appliqué. These blocks will be set on point and the quilt will have mitered borders. This is not a beginner’s class.

Judy Losey 6 classes $75

Tuesdays
Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25
9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. OR 6-9 p.m.

Wednesdays
Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7
9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. OR 6-9 p.m.

Hand Quilting

Learn the basics of hand quilting including marking the top, basting, necessary tools and the quilting stitch itself. This is a process class, not a project class. Students will practice the quilting stitch on an 18" square of fabric.

Debbie Campbell 2 1/2 hour class $25

Wednesday Jan. 23 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday Mar. 26 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday Mar. 30 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Machine Appliqué

Learn easy machine appliqué with this simple wall quilt. You can choose to complete your quilt with raw machine appliqué, invisible machine appliqué, a zigzag and buttonhole stitch, or just a zigzag stitch. Book required.

Judy Losey 2 classes $45
Fridays Feb. 22, 29 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays Apr. 12, 19 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Machine Quilting Basics

You’ve pieced your top and the directions say “Quilt as desired.” What in the world does that mean? Learn the basics of machine quilting. Discover the difference between meandering and stippling, make peacock feathers, restful water, learn McTavishing, loop meander, pulleys, 3’s E’s M’s W’s, ribbons and ribbon candy.

Allison C. Bayer 5 hours $45

Saturday Feb. 23 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday Mar. 29 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday Apr. 5 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Blended Quilts

Always wanted to make a blended quilt? In this class, you will learn how to choose the fabrics to make a beautiful blended quilt. There’s no sewing. This is a technique class only.

Roxanne Rentzel $20

Sunday Jan. 27 2 - 4 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 16 2 - 4 p.m.
Sunday Mar. 2 2 - 4 p.m.

'O' Sew Easy Appliqué

Come learn basic techniques that make appliqué fun and carefree. You will complete a small wall hanging or pillow top as a class project. You’ll be ready for a Baltimore Album quilt in no time. Perfect for beginners. This is a 7 hour course held on 3 consecutive Mondays. Starter kit included with class fee. Note: 1st class meets 6-9 p.m.

Susan Stiff Three week course $50

Mondays Jan. 14, 21, 28 6-8 p.m.
Mondays Feb. 11, 18, 25 6-8 p.m.

Moda University

Love Moda fabrics? Then Moda University is for you! Fun is on the agenda for every class! Each class brings a new line of fabric and a new pattern designed especially for Moda U. Come join our class!

Becky Brantz 6 sessions $25

Sunday Sept. 16 3 - 5 p.m.
Sunday Nov. 18 3 - 5 p.m.
Sunday Jan. 20 3 - 5 p.m.
Sunday Mar. 16 3 - 5 p.m.
Sunday May 18 3 - 5 p.m.
Sunday Jul. 20 3 - 5 p.m.

English Hand Paper Piecing

Learn English paper piecing by hand. Choose your favorite pattern: Grandmother’s Flower Garden, Tumbling Blocks, or Diamond Flowers. Julie will teach the “process” of paper piecing.

Julie Brooks 3 hours $30

Saturday Feb. 9 1 - 4 p.m.
Thursday Mar. 20 6 -9 p.m.
Sunday Apr. 13 1 - 4 p.m.

TLC for Your Sewing Machine

You sit down to sew your next seam or start your newest project and your trusted friend, your sewing machine, has been invaded by gremlins! Why won’t it sew? It was working just fine when you last used it. If you are frustrated by this phenomenon, fret no more. Learn how to take care of your most important tool by giving it the TLC it needs and deserves between visits to your favorite repair person. We’ll cover thread and fabric jams, thread breakage, proper threading, de-linting safely, to oil or not to oil, and demystify needle sizes. Troubleshooting hand out provided. Sewing machine care kit of $8.00 to be paid to instructor at the time of the class.

Allison C. Bayer 2 hour class $40

Saturday Jan. 26 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday Mar. 1 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday May 3 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Square in a Square Classes

Learn the fast, fun, and fantastic Square in a Square technique with one of these 3 easy quilts. There is not an easier way to make that perfect star point using flying geese. Want to make a tumbling block quilt for that cute new baby but are afraid of Y-seams? Come learn a new method that makes quilts fast, fun, fantastic and FINISHED!!!!! All classes taught by a certified Square in a Square instructor.

Tumbling Blocks

Have you always wanted to do a Tumbling Block baby quilt but couldn’t face all those y-seams? Here is a quick and easy way to avoid all the hassle by using Option #1 and Option #3.

Judy Losey 5 hour class $40

Saturday May 10 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday May 16 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Star Flower

Back by popular demand! This beautiful 56 piece block can be easy to make using the square in a square method. The Star Flower block uses Option #3 and Option #11. Check out the class sample!

Judy Losey 6 hour class $45

Saturday Apr. 26 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday May 14 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Class Policy

Prepayment holds your place in the class. If the teacher cancels the class you will receive a refund of the class only. If you need to cancel, all monies paid may be applied to another class by the same instructor. This must be done 2 weeks prior to class. Classes require a minimum of three paid individuals or the class will be canceled one week before the scheduled class. Please be aware that we cannot allow children in any of our classes unless the class is specifically designed for children, such as our "Class for Kids." It isn't fair to the children or the other paying class members -- no exceptions.