Block of the Month Events

12 Days of Christmas Wool Block of the Month  with Pam and Kathi
Taking the basic patterns and inspiration from Nancy Halvorson’s book 12 Days of Christmas, we have put our own twist on it and are using wool and cotton to make this quilt as you go quilt.  In this quilt you will be doing wool appliqué and also some turned cotton appliqué.  You can decide whether to machine or hand stitch your appliqué.  The background is simply pieced with wool and cotton, adding borders. The backing will be added to each block so that block can be quilted.  We will put it all together after the 12 blocks are stitched and you will have a finished quilt.  Monthly class meeting will be offered, but you can also pick up your block monthly.

JUST IN - 4 new kits available!  Call and reserve yours today.

Date:  Tuesday, July 13
Time:  5:30-7:30pm
Date:  Thursday, August 12
Time:  5:30-7:30pm
Date:  Fridays, July 9, August 13 & Sept. 10
Time:  10-12pm
Cost:  $10 per class plus $20 kit fee for each block  

Magnolia Wool Block of the Month with Nancy M. Roelfsema
Magnolia is a wool appliquéd quilt by Sue Spargo that will surely become a treasured heirloom to be cherished for many years to come.  This is how Sue describes how she came to design and stitch this quilt.
“My Magnolia Quilt was inspired by home, garden and family and by the setting in which I experience those three things - the small towns of Ohio.  There is a town in Ohio called Magnolia.  It is a wonderful place that I drive through on my way to my friend Cathy’s home on one of Ohio’s lakes.  Magnolia has many old homes with lovely porches looking out onto colorful flower gardens. In designing the quilt I challenged myself to use many of my collection of textural fabrics and embellishments, as well as hand-dyed wool and cotton prints.”

Each month Nancy will have the kits ready for you to pick up or you may attend the monthly class and get your kit then.

Third Monday of the month 
Date:  July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 27
Time:  6-8pm

Hoop Sisters TNT Embroidery Block of the Month with Pam
We have combined forces with Hoopsisters to offer their unique Embroidablock of the Month program.  The quilt for 2010 is entitled, “TNT”, Textures and New Techniques” and is absolutely exquisite.   Their technique of combining embroidery with piecing and quilting is extraordinary.  Last year’s quilt, Crazy Compass was a huge hit, and we are happy to announce our participation in this year’s program.  We will be meeting monthly when you will be able to receive your design and work on your block for that month or watch the block demo.  We welcome new students to join in for the next several months.  

1st Friday or 2nd Tuesday of the month
Date:  Friday, July 2, August 6 & Sept. 10
Time:  2-4pm or 5:30-7:30pm  
Date:  Tuesday,  July 13, August 10 & Sept. 14
Time:  10-12pm
Cost:  Free with purchase of embroidery program  

A Bag a Month
Each month look forward to a new bag class.  It may be small or medium or large.  It may be a tote, a purse, a wallet or laptop case.  If you like things that carry other things you are going to have a lot of fun with these classes. 

Cell Phone Case with Kathi
Date:  Friday, July 30
Time:  10-12pm
Cost:  $20 kit included

“Texture Magic” Accessories Bag with Jill
Date:  Friday, August 20
Time:  9:30-11:30am
Cost:  $20 kit included

Iron Tote with Sandy
Date:  Wednesday, Sept. 15
Time:  5:30-8pm
Cost:  $20 plus $5 kit fee