Fall 2011 Classes
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New this year
Hawaiian Quilting
Learn Mary’s easy approach to properly cut, layout, and baste a Hawaiian quilt. Mary has many tips and tricks of the
trade to share, some Mary developed herself. After your wall hanging sized quilt top is basted learn a few appliqué tricks for making smooth curves and sharp points. $10.00 kit fee includes your choice of available patterns, gridded interfacing, and bees wax.
(15 Students)
Hawaiian Quilting
Quilter's Tote
Using ‘On the Go Tote’(c) pattern you will make a tote that holds your 24-inch and smaller rulers and cutting mats, along with everything else you need. The handles make it easy to carry and the 4-inch depth allows space for fabric. Store and organize your projects here.
(8 Students)
Quilter's Tote
The Un-Tailored Jacket
Make a terrific jacket that is easy to build a wardrobe around. We will construct a jacket with set-in sleeves and facings. Optional details include collars, cuffs, patch or inseam pockets
and lining.
Cheryl has some great techniques for doing an easy lining/underlining using fusible interfacing.
You have the option to get creative with your choice of fabric(s) and closures.
(8 Students)
Un-Tailored Jacket possibilities
Quilt Clinic
Do you have a quilt you've always wanted to make but think it might be difficult? Or maybe you just need some moral support? Come to the Quilt Clinic for any help you need. Carolyn will be there to show you easy techniques to make piecing the top easier, help layer the quilt, and suggest methods of quilting and finishing the edges. Whether this is your first quilt or your 100th, come join the fun at the Quilt Clinic.
(12 Students)
Quilt Clinic
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, cuffs, 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 !