CLASS SCHEDULE

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1/2 refundable up to one week before class

Class Quilt Gallery

Winter

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY FREE CLASS
SATURDAY, DEC 3rd.
10:00 - 12:00pm Sewing Machines/Embroidery Pre-register by calling. Class size limited.

VELVET EMBOSSING WITH COLOR
1 session – Julia Follett
Enjoy learning how to emboss velvet. Add extra effects and dimension by using color as you emboss a velvet scarf. This technique can be used for clothing, accessories, or home dec. Stamps will be provided or bring your favorite ones. Scarf lengths of velvet available to purchase in many colors. The final effect is stunning and makes a wonderful gift!
SATURDAY, DEC 3rd, 10-12:00pm OR
SUNDAY, DEC 11th, 2:00-4:00pm.
Fee $20. Optional color materials fee $5.00.

ROMAN SHADES
1 session - Sheri Nadeau
Learn how to make Roman Shades. This class will lead you through the steps to make Roman Shades for all your window needs! You will learn the steps from cutting, sewing, and mounting the shade. Pick your favorite home dec fabric or use some of the great quilt fabrics for your project. Have your shade measurements with you when signing up (must decide if you want to mount shade inside the frame or outside of it). Instructor will provide the lining fabric, rings, and cord. Materials fee $10.
SATURDAY, DEC 3rd. 12:30-5:30pm
OR SATURDAY, FEB 4th.
12:30-5:30pm. Fee $50.

RIPPLES AND REFLECTIONS - BLOCK OF THE MONTH
11 sessions - Shelly Kimbal
Batik Block of the Month kits are available the 2nd Saturday of the month, starting 1/14/2012 during special shop hours from 8:30-9:30am. At this time we will be offering a SPECIAL MYSTERY SALE for BOM participants only. Kits may also be picked up anytime after the initial release or mailed. Credit card authorization required.
SATURDAY, JAN 14th – NOV 10th.
8:30-9:30am. Fee $22 per month.

CELESTIAL PORTRAIT COURSE
3 sessions – Susan Carlson
Learn the basics of creating a fabric-collaged portrait in a fun and no-pressure “cutting loose” way. Create a personified sun’s or moon’s face using Susan’s designs as a starting point. Class moves in a step-by-step fashion, with each student adding their own unique touches in the process.
SUNDAYS - JAN 22nd, FEB 19th, and MAR 18th. 12:30-4:30pm. Fee $180.

BEGINNING QUILTING
6 sessions - Kerin Ferrin
Discover the wonderful world of quilting! Students learn the basic skills of quilt making such as rotary cutting, piecing, borders, quilting, binding, and labeling as they construct a charming Rail Fence wall hanging using “Start Quilting With Alex Anderson.” Bernina sewing machines available during class.
MONDAYS, JAN 23rd – MAR 5th.
(Skips FEB 27th.) 6:00 – 8:30pm OR
WEDNESDAYS, JAN 25th – MAR 7th.
(Skips FEB 29th.) 10-12:30pm. Fee $90.

BEYOND BEGINNING QUILTING
6 sessions – Kerin Ferrin
This class is for confident beginners and will review rotary cutting, piecing, borders, quilting, binding, and labeling while adding new skills to their quilting repertoire as they construct a quilt from “Keep Quilting With Alex Anderson.”
TUESDAY, JAN 24th – MAR 6th. (Skips FEB 28th.)
10-12:30pm. Fee $90.

BEGINNING SEWING AND BEYOND
5 sessions – Margi Varnum
If you need help finishing your project or want to start a new one? This hands-on class covers sewing basics including pattern and fabric selection, pattern layout and pinning, cutting, fitting, interfacing, construction techniques, seam finishes and more. (Bernina sewing machines available during class.)
TUESDAYS, JAN 24th – FEB 28th. (skips FEB 21st.)
6:00-8:30pm OR
THURSDAYS, JAN 26th – MAR 1st. (Skips FEB 23rd.)
10:00-12:30pm. Fee $75.

BEGINNING SEWING
5 sessions – Carla Clarke
This hands-on class covers sewing basics including pattern and fabric selection, pattern layout and pinning, cutting, fitting, interfacing, construction techniques, seam finishes and more. Students will complete a garment and should have some previous experience with their sewing machine. Bernina sewing machines available for class.
WEDNESDAYS, JAN 25th – FEB 29th.
(Skips FEB 22nd.)
New time: 2:00-4:30pm or 6:00-8:30pm. Fee $75.

BERNINA DEMO - MARVELS OF THE #10 EDGESTICH FOOT
SATURDAY JAN 28th. 10:00-12:00pm. Free!

SPRING TABLE RUNNER
1 session – Judey Clemons
Create a versatile spring table runner using the Tuck Trimmer. This table runner showcases 3 stunning star blocks and makes a great hostess gift. Techniques include precision piecing, multiple borders and binding techniques. Purchase pattern before class
SATURDAY, JAN 28th.
1:00-4:00pm. Fee $35.

MY BUTLER BIRDIE SLING OR FRENCHY BAG
1 session – Sheri Nadeau
Learn step-by-step how to make one of these stylish bags designed by one of the most popular, contemporary designers, Amy Butler. Purchase pattern for this class.
SUNDAY, JAN 29th.
12:30-4:30pm. Fee $25.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY FREE CLASS
SATURDAY, FEB 4th FREE!
10:00 – 12:00pm Sewing Machines/Embroidery
Pre-register by calling, class sized limited.

LITTLE BLACK DRESS
3 sessions – Margi Varnum
Students will learn how to fit a classic dress that will be very versatile. You will be able to make it with long or short sleeves, or sleeveless. The skirt can be long or short, straight, full or in between. Have one pattern that can be used for all seasons and all occasions, and made up in many different fabrics.
SUNDAYS, FEB 5th & 12th.
10:30-4:30pm.
SUNDAY, FEB 26th.
1:30-4:30pm. Fee $75.

A PEEK-A-BOO BAG
1 session – Judey Clemons
Use 2 Fat Quarters to create this great sewing accessory bag or a travel bag in 2 hours. This bag has an inside pocket, vinyl window and a zipper closure. Great bag for quilting supplies or weekend cosmetic bag. Intermediate sewing experience required. Purchase pattern before class.
SATURDAY, FEB 11th.
10:00-12:00pm. Fee $20.

BASIC SERGING
2 session -Julia Follett
Afraid of your serger? Basic serger operations are covered during the first class - threading and thread tensions, using stitch length and differential feed and problem solving. In the second class the serger is used for an actual project. Any brand serger welcome!
SATURDAYS, FEB 11th & 18th.
1:00-4:00pm. Fee $50.

ENGLISH PAPER PIECING
1 session – Susan Powell
Learn the technique of English paper piecing...a great hand work travel project and a way to piece difficult, repetitive shapes. Creative use of fabrics will be discussed and also the scrap look.
SATURDAY, FEB 18th.
10:00-12:30pm. Fee $25.

DECORATIVE SERGING
1 session – Julia Follett
Ever wonder what else your serger can do? Serging has been traditionally used for sewing seams, preventing raveling and for rolled hems. Decorative serging revolutionizes your use of the serger with many decorative techniques. Learn how to make your own embellished cording, attach trims and beads and custom tassels are among some of the fun things you will learn! This is open to all brands of sergers.
SATURDAY, FEB 25th.
1:00- 4:00pm. Fee $30.

BERNINA DEMO - BIAS BINDERS
SATURDAY FEB 25th. 10:00-12:00pm. Free!

USING LARGER GRAPHIC PRINTS
1 session – Susan Powell
Explore the look of creative cutting and machine sewing of the many beautiful large print fabrics available to us now to make a wall hanging or quilt using quarter circle piecing and squares and rectangles.
SATURDAY, MAR 3rd.
10:00-4:00pm. Fee $50.00.

ONE FOR ALL SEASONS TABLE RUNNER
1 session – Brenda Hall
Judy Neimeyer, an internationally recognized quilt pattern designer, has expanded upon an already simple, elegant quilting technique, known as foundation paper-piecing that allows quilters of any level to create elegant quilts. You'll learn about fast and easy cutting techniques, stacking techniques, floating points, and curved piecing. Join Brenda, a certified instructor of Judy's techniques, to make this dramatic table runner. Register for this class by mid-February to reserve a spot and prepare for class.
SATURDAY, MAR 10th.
9:30 - 5:00 pm. Fee $75.