Fall 2010 Classes
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Knitting Clinic & Talia Vest
Wendy will share her expertise as you knit the lovely lace Talia Vest with its border or your own projects. She will cover gauge, altering patterns to fit, reading pattern charts, fixing mistakes, picking up stitches, finishing and blocking.
This is not a beginning knitting class, but Wendy will be glad to assist you on whatever project you would like to do.
Bring your pattern, yarn, needles and questions. Sock knitters are welcome.
(8 Students)
Traditional Hand Applique
In this class you will create a lovely appliqued wall hanging using updated hand applique techniques. You will learn how to make small, nearly invisible stitches to create your special blocks. You’ll make bias tape using a bias tape tool or use a flip and press method to make even smaller bias tape for delicate vines. Circles, found in so many applique quilts, are not difficult when you know how to prepare them. Many "tricks of the trade" will be introduced to make your hand sewing a pleasurable experience.
You’ll have your choice of two patterns: (1) variations of the Rose of Sharon, or hearts with a meandering vine and leaf border. However, if you have something special you wish to applique, bring it to this class and you’ll receive the instructions you need to be successful. If you have avoided applique or have tried it in the past and have not been pleased with the result, this class will help you get over the hurdles and pitfalls.
(8 Students)
Judy's Traditional Hand Applique
Janice's Giant Reversible Tote
From quick gift bags to carry all totes, Janice will show you how to make this muti-purpose, multi-pocketed tote your own.
There are lots of choices of sizes, closures, color and pockets combinations. Make open or closed tops, zippers, snaps and flaps. Janice's tips and tricks will help your bags fit you’re needs and personality.
You'll be showing them off and using them for years - and - you can use your new bags to tote it all home.
(8 Students)
Janice's Tote Bag possibilities
Happy Village
Let your imagination run wild as you explore the freedom of raw-edge fabric collage in creating your own unique, one-of-a-kind "Happy Village." Anything goes as you create your own variation which could be seasonal, international, whimsical, etc. Cheryl bases this workshop on Karen Eckmeier's book and techniques for creating this small piece of quilted art. cheryl will expand on the techniques for free-motion quilting and embellishment with threads, fibers, & beads, etc.
(8 Students)
Happy Villages by Karen Eckmeier
Quilt Clinic with a Whack
Have a quilt you’ve been wanting to make but just don’t know where to start? Bring your pattern and fabric for expert help.
This year’s focus quilt will be Stack’n Whack. Chose a large scale print with lots of color contrast and watch it turn into a kaleidoscope of fascinating blocks.
Carolyn's class always fills early, so get your reservation in soon.
(12 Students)
Stack'n Whack Possibilities
Quick Tricks for Shirts & Blouses
Start by getting your pattern to fit, then make a few special changes and you are ready to go.
Learn simple tricks that produce professional look collars, vuffs, yokes, plackets and pockets in less time than you thought.
Learn flat feld or French seams for a classic, durable finish.
(6 Students)
Block Sampler - a La Carolyn
Barb will show you Carolyn's fast and easy pieced wall sized sampler of favorite quilt blocks for quilters of all levels.
Blocks taught are: Ohio Star, Bowtie, Log Cabin, Flying Geese, Dresden Plate, applique, variable stars, Hole in the Barn Door, asymmetrical stars, double 4 patch, checkerboard, hourglass and Bargello.
(8 Students)
Do Your Own Thing !
We provide the space, the power and a chair. You bring your sewing projects, your knitting or whatever and join in on all the fun, good food, and camaraderie.
A real stress free vacation.
(20 or more Sewers)
Some of us sew, some of us knit,
and some do both !