QUILTING CLASSES

Choosing Color in Quilts with Beth 
“What Color should I use in my quilt?” This is a common question among quilters. Let Beth help you become more comfortable choosing colors. In this hands on class you will learn some basic color rules, practice putting colors together and gain confidence that you can choose the perfect colors for you next quilt. Class size 12 max.
One session
Date:  Monday,  November 10
Time: 1-4 pm., or 5 – 8 pm
Fee:    $15.00

Denim Demo Workshop with Laura Lea Bailey
Nothing for you to bring but a smile!  Laura will demonstrate how she uses all the family’s old jeans and turns them into quilts to be used for years to come!  She will show you how to cut and store the jeans to reduce bulk until you are ready to make the quilt.  There will be a mini trunk show of the many, many quilts Laura has made with the sentimental jeans from her family, fabric choices make them all unique!  Patterns will be available to purchase.
Class size is limited to 12 students.
One Session
Date:  Saturday, November 8, 2008
Time:  10:00-12:00 or 1:00-3:00
Cost:  $15.00  

EQ6 Workshop
Once a month we will continue to come together to learn all the amazing things the Electric Quilt program can do to help you with your quilt designing and planning.  One 2-hour session.  Instructor: Nancy Roelfsema
Date: Fridays, Nov. 7 & Dec. 5
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Cost: $10 per session

Finishing School
So, you started a project a while back, and now you can’t remember how to finish it?  Have you been having trouble with a technique you have been trying to teach yourself?  Well now is your chance to get together with others just like yourself.  Nancy will be on hand to help you figure out what those UFO’s (Un-Finished Objects) were supposed to look like.  You decide what you want to work on and how long you will work on it.  Come for a short time or spend the whole day getting some projects completed.  Get a jump on Christmas with a finished project.
Beginner
One session
Date: Friday, Nov. 21
Time: 9am - 8pm
Cost: $30.00

Foundation Piecing with Rose
Foundation block piecing consists of sewing pieces of fabric on to a paper or a muslin foundation to form a quilt block. While this technique is most often used for miniature blocks, foundation piecing can be used for creating full sized quilt blocks as well.  Using the foundation piecing technique to piece blocks allows a quilter to construct complicated patterns easily and accurately and is a very good way to use up small scraps of fabric.  Learn to foundation piece, quick and precise piecing on printed muslin. This technique class uses a kit available for $10.00.  It is a Square Within a Square pattern.
One session
Date:   Wednesday, December 10
Time:   1-4pm
Cost:    $15.00

Foundation Pieced Christmas Stocking with Rose
Foundation piece a cute Christmas stocking or pin.
Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 22
Time:  12:30 - 4:30pm
Cost:  $25.00

Free Motion Quilting with Nancy M. Roelfsema
If you have found yourself with quilt tops galore and no time to quilt them, you’ve come to the right place.  The main reason most of us make and quilt wall hangings and quilts is for FUN!  Let’s have some fun working in a small class and working on your own quilt top.  Let’s finish some projects!!
Beginner
One 6-hour session
Date:  Saturday, December 6
Time: 9:30am – 4pm
Cost:  $45.00

Laura's Binding Demo with Laura Bailey. 
Come and watch Laura demonstrate how she makes and applies the binding to her quilts. It is fast and EASY and the judges always comment “excellent binding technique!” She will have a mini trunk show on how different fabric choices for binding effect the look of the quilt. Nothing for you to drag to “class” -- this is a demonstration only. There will be a simple handout and also a small “sample” that you can purchases for $7 if you would like a reminder to take home with you.
Date:  Monday, December 1
Time:   6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost:  $15.00

Let’s Start at the Very Beginning  with Rose
Been thinking about learning to quilt?  The quilts you see are so pretty but look like a “life long project”.  How does a quilter get a quilt done so quickly?  Don’t think you could possibly find the time not only to learn but also to actually do it?  Looks expensive!  We would love to teach you to quilt successfully.  Start at the Very Beginning will do just that.  The classes will concentrate on teaching you methods that are not only correct and accurate but very time efficient.  We will start with picking fabrics, rotary cutting, piecing, layering and finally quilting.  You will learn to use the tools that make quilting so much easier and fun.  If you have a machine that can straight stitch you are ready to go.  You will need to purchase fabric and thread (you will get a class discount at Smith Owen), which can be done at the first class (come a few minutes early to do this).  Class time will focus on just four blocks, so you won’t feel rushed and you will be able to fully learn each step. You may  use our cutting tools so you can try them to see what you like and purchase if and when you are ready.  Don’t have a sewing machine – let us know and we will have one available for you to use at class time. 
Four sessions
Date:  Wednesdays,  October 29, November 5, 12 & 19
Time:   2:30-5pm or 5:30-8:30pm
or
Date:  Mondays, October 20, 27, November 3 &11
Time:  5:30 - 8:00pm
Fee:  $40.00  

Log Cabin Quilt with Beth Parker
Make a statement when you sew up a log cabin quilt. Make it bold, romantic, modern or traditional.  With your teacher’s assistance in this hands’ on class, you will select your fabric, cut out your quilt and sew it.  When you finish the 4-week class you will have a completed ( or mostly completed ) quilt and you will have learned to make one of the most popular quilts of all time. This is a great class for the beginning quilter.
4 Sessions
Date:  Wednesdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: 1-4pm or 6-9pm

Texture It Up with Gloria Kirk-Hanna
Add hand dyed yarns or ribbons and metallic thread to finish raw edged modern blocks that over lap each other. Then add spirals for a rippled water effect. We will use a fusible appliqué method to construct this table runner or wall hanging, making it easy for advanced beginners or seasoned pros. Bring a friend for free when you sign up for this class.
One session
Date: Saturday November 22
Time: 11:00-4:00
Cost:  $40.00

Advanced Beginner

Bargello Workshop with Nancy M. Roelfsema
You’ve seen them, you’ve loved them, now you can make one.  Choose from one of many patterns we have at the store, or let me help you design one of your own.  Call for an appointment at least a week before class to have some help picking out your fabrics with the teacher.  You can choose to make any size quilt.  After picking out your fabrics, the construction process is a very simple one. 
Advanced Beginner
Two sessions
Date:   Monday, November 3 & 10
Time:  6-9pm
Cost:    $40.00

Beyond Beginning Machine Appliqué with Beth Parker 
With a little experience you can do beautiful wall hangings using satin stitch machine appliqué. Beth’s next step class allows you to choose one of four flower patterns to do in class. In the three-week class you will learn advanced techniques and perfect your satin stitch. Most students will complete their wall hanging. Prerequisite basic applique. Three sessions
Date: Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16
Time: 1-4pm or 5-8pm
Cost: $35

Celtic Alphabet with Nancy M. Roelfsema
It’s time to make a family heirloom!  You will learn to make bias vines and perfect little circles to complete this amazing wall hanging designed by H.D. Designs using the letter of your choice.  Make it as an anniversary or wedding gift.
Advanced Beginner
One session
Date:  Saturday, November 1
Time:  9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost:   $40.00

Cosmos at Twilight with Gloria Kirk-Hanna  NEW DATES!
Bring a Friend for free when you sign up for this fun and fast quilt from Strata Various Quilts. Learn how to turn your fat quarters into strip-pieced petals using raw edge appliqué. Color selection help is included with class fee.
2 Sessions
Date: Fri., Nov. 14 and Fri., Dec. 5
Time: 10:30 - 2:30
Cost: $45.00

Stack-n-Whack Workshop with Nancy M. Roelfsema
You’ll be amazed at the designs you create using just one piece of fabric! Learn Bethany Reynold’s method of making kaleidoscopic quilts using either of her two books. The first class will cover design options, so no machine is necessary until the second class.
2 Sessions
Date:  Monday, October 13 & 27
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost:  $40.00

Tumbled Copper with Gloria Kirk-Hanna
Fat quarters of batiks or other fabulous fabrics are all you’ll need to create this little number from Strata Various Quilts. Bring a friend for free when you sign up for this class. Color selection help is included with the class fee.
Date:  Saturday, October 25th 
Time:11:00-4:30
Cost:  $ 45.00  

INTERMEDIATE QUILTING

Shooting Star or Dresden Star with Kathi
Kathi will show you how to make a beautiful star block using Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts simple technique to make those difficult looking points easy!  Everyone that sees your block will be impressed!  You can then incorporate your block into a gorgeous quilt.
Date:  Friday October 17
Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost:   $35