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 $3
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: 10 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!
Binding Quilts
Convertible Pouffe Bag
Convertible Pouffe Bag
Date: Thursday, March 6th
Time: 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Esther West
Number of Students: 12
New Students Welcome!
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
The class will provide instruction for 2 basic methods of binding quilts. One will be all machine sewn, another will be machine sewn and hand stitched. Attention will be given to sewing the strips together on the bias, mitered corners and reconnecting the binding strips at the end.
A third method presented will be a machine sewn binding with a glue basting technique. In addition, two more artistic bindings will be demonstrated by experienced quilters who have used these methods. The first is “Flange” binding; the second is “Facing” binding also known as “Invisible” and “No Show” binding.
How to Square a Quilt
How to Square a Quilt
How to Square a Quilt
Date: Tuesday, 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.
Quilt As You Go
How to Square a Quilt
How to Square a Quilt
Date: Tuesday, March 25th
Time: 12pm-4pm
Instructor: Darlene Helker
Number of Students: 12
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
Never tried “Quilt as you Go” before? Then this is the class for you! Come and spend an
informative afternoon learning 3 different styles of the Quilt as you Go technique. I will have
various samples of each technique for you to examine. You’ll be able to try one technique on a June Taylor Jakarta placement/table topper. I will also demonstrate different ways to join the Quilt as you Go blocks to make a quilt. This is an afternoon you don’t want to miss!
april Classes
Quilt Quality Tips
How to Piece Quilt Backings
Mugs and Teacups Pattern
Date: Tuesday, April 8
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Instructor: Phyllis Morrow
Number of Students: 20
Cost: Members 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.
Mugs and Teacups Pattern
How to Piece Quilt Backings
Mugs and Teacups Pattern
Date: Tuesday April 15
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Instructors: Nancy Kyle and Linda Danielson
Number of Students: 15
Cost: Members free
Non-members $30
Description:
This is a great way to use some of your favorite scraps!
The pattern is called “Mugs” and is available as a PDF download at www.stitchsupplyco.com or
https://centerstreetquilts.myshopify.com/products/mugs-quilt-pdf-pattern-modern-throw-quilt-pattern
Participation and sharing included.
How to Piece Quilt Backings
How to Piece Quilt Backings
How to Piece Quilt Backings
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 9am – 1pm
Instructor Name: Jackie Cameron
Max Number of Students: 15
Cost: Members - Free
Non-Members - $30
Description:
For beginner to intermediate quilters. Learn tips and tricks to calculate yardage and design your quilt backs. I will teach various methods to piece your quilt backs. If you have a quilt top and backing fabric, feel free to bring it (optional) to discuss ideas. Bring your smart phone to download a helpful app to calculate yardage.