January Classes
ONe Block Wonder
Understanding Color For Quilters class
Understanding Color For Quilters class
Date: Thursday, January 9th – 3-4 pm,
Tuesday, January 21st – 9 am – 4 pm
Instructor: Mary Hill
Number of Students: 10
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
Want to learn how to make a One Block Wonder quilt like the ones we often see in our Show-N-Tells? If so, this is the class for you.
On Thursday, January 9th we will discuss general concepts and how to choose your fabric. Bring a phone or tablet to use the internet. No sewing machine needed.
On Tuesday, January 21st we will begin working on the quilt. Please BYO Lunch.
Understanding Color For Quilters class
Understanding Color For Quilters class
Understanding Color For Quilters class
Dates: Sundays, January 12, January 26, February 2, February 16, March 2, March 9
Time: 9:30 am – noon
Location: Coyote Art Room
Instructor Name: Jan Ochterbeck
Students must be able to attend all classes. Please don’t register if you know you cannot attend all of these dates.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Experienced
Max Number of Students: 10
Cost: Members: free
Non-members: $30
Description:
A comprehensive approach to understanding color, how colors work together, and color harmonies. Six hands-on lessons will use a textbook and color swatches, with lessons organized around the following topics. Homework will be assigned between classes. No sewing.
1) Terminology; the Three Dimensions of Color; Color Families
2) Warm and Cool colors. Season and Emotion
3) Bridging, connecting, transitioning
4) Value and Contrast
5) Neutrals, White-based vs Cream-based, Dusty vs Clear colors
6) Print character and theme. Scrappy vs Curated palette.
mega dream bag
Understanding Color For Quilters class
mega dream bag
Date: Sunday, January 19th
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Instructor: Mary Ann Boffey
Number of Students: 12
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
The Mega Dream Bag is the perfect bag for all your sewing tools and notions. It also makes a great travel bag for toiletries and other travel items.
- Lots of customizable interior pockets
- Handles drape out of the way when the bag is in use
- Zipper opens all the way so bag can fully open
- Top can be folded down for easy access to contents
- Lots and lots of room!
- Dimensions: 9 ½” tall, 10 ¼” x 6” at bottom, 15 ½” wide at top
February Classes
Free Motion on Domestic Machines 101
Free Motion on Domestic Machines 101
Free Motion on Domestic Machines 101
Dates: Saturday, February 8th and
Saturday, February 22nd
Time: 9-11am and 9am-4pm
Instructor: Darlene Helker
No longarm use during the class.
Number of Students: 12 MAX. Must be able to attend both dates.
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
Free-motion quilting is a great way to finish your quilt. If you have never been brave enough to try it, or are unsure where to start, this is the class for you! It’s a great way to use your sewing machine creatively. It is not difficult; you don’t even need to be artistic to get some great results. This class will give you the
confidence and skills to finally quilt your own quilts on your home sewing machine.
This is a 2 part class.
Day 1 is required to attend. We will have a discussion on threads, needles and quilting feet. You will learn how to set your machine up for free-motion quilting and how to “drop the feed dogs”. We will review the correct darning foot and walking foot for your machine. Please bring your owner’s manual.
Day 2: You will learn to use a walking foot for straight line foundation quilting. After that, we will move on to extensive covering of free-motion quilting. You will also learn how to handle large quilts on your domestic machine.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
SKILL DETAILS: All levels welcome. Class requires a good working order machine with the ability to drop feed dogs. A Singer Featherweight is not a good choice for Free-motion quilting.
CLASS SIZE; 12 max. Must be able to attend both dates.
Ruffled Zipper Bag
Free Motion on Domestic Machines 101
Free Motion on Domestic Machines 101
Date: Tuesday, February 18th
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Sue Whaples and Mary Ann Boffey
Number of Students: 12
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
This is a sweet little zipper bag with a ruffled top. It can be made in several sizes and is quick and easy, good practice if you’re anxious about zippers.
Dimensions: 4 ½” x 8” x 5”
Mirror mirror
Free Motion on Domestic Machines 101
Mirror mirror
Date: Tuesday, February 25th
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Instructor: Kathy Brown
Number of Students: 12, Intermediate Level
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
This is a free downloadable pattern created by Jordan Fabrics. Donna Jordan has made an excellent YouTube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXG2SUw_U2Q
After the video you will be able to get your free pattern. Watch the video before you choose your fabrics.
March Classes
Convertible Pouffe Bag
Convertible Pouffe Bag
Convertible Pouffe Bag
Date: Saturday, March 1
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Lunch break: 20 minutes at 12 noon (Be sure to bring a sandwich!)
Instructors: Pam Murphy and Linda Shaver
Number of Students: 12
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
Ready for some fun? Let’s create a convertible pouffe bag to showcase your style! You can wear it as a wristlet, shoulder, or crossbody bag—all with the detachable bag strap. You will use a variety of techniques to construct the body of the bag including strip piecing and some very intuitive design. Finished bag will be approximately 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. Just the right size for essentials.
What Techniques Will You Be Using?
Ruler-less cutting and piecing
Intuitive design
Narrow-Insert Piecing
Pieced Strips
Come learn to make The Convertible Pouffe Bag!
How to Square a Quilt
Convertible Pouffe Bag
Convertible Pouffe Bag
Date: March 11
Time: 9 am to Noon
Instructor Name: Linda Shaver
No longarm use during the class.
Max Number of Students: 20
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
This will be a lecture/demo with interaction encouraged.
Is the quilting done and your quilt is ready to be finished? Now what? Come learn some tips and techniques for squaring up your quilt and getting it ready for binding.
april Classes
Quilt Quality Tips
Date: Tuesday, April 8
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Instructor: Phyllis Morrow
Number of Students: 20
Cost: free
Non-members $30
Description:
Am I ready to put my quilt in a judged quilt show ? What is important to get ready? What do the judges actually look for? Many tips on the process and examples of what to do . Also, many ideas on what to do just to have a quilt you love. Why doesn’t this quilt work? Participation and sharing included.