September 13th, October 11th, November 15th, & December 13th – Saturdays, 1 pm-5 pm

Miniature Quilt Club

Yes, you can make miniatures!! With a purpose, patience and a plan, you will have success. Using Kathleen Tracey’s book Prairie Children and Their Quilts, we will feature one quilt each month. The miniatures can be made in an style you choose…reproduction, Contemporary or fun fabrics. You will be excited and amazed at your accomplishments. Hang them on walls, set them on tables, frame them or give them to a special little girl or grand mom, or any antique little girl!! Kits are available and the book is required. Join us for one class, or save by pre-registering for all four.

*Special item(s) required for this class: Prairie Children and Their Quilts by Kathleen Tracey

Teacher: Lois A. Tidey

Level: Confident Beginner

September 18th, October 2nd, October 16th, November 6th, November 20th and December 11th

Thursdays, 6 pm-8 pm

Jacket Class

Join us for this 6 session class to create an incredible quilted jacket that actually fits! Using a man’s shirt (not a sweatshirt!) as the foundation, Patty Hauber will teach you how to disassemble it, quilt it and reassemble it into a jacket that you will wear for years.

Teacher: Patty Hauber

Level: Intermediate

September 20th, October 4th – Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm

(September 13th fabric selection, Noon – 3 pm with Beverly is optional)

Blooming Nine Patch

We really love the Blooming 9 Patch (BNP), and there’s much to love about this quilt. The design is simplicity itself: alternating plain blocks with 9 patches set on point. Yet, your end result is a beautiful, dramatic quilt that literally blooms before your eyes. The key to the success of the BNP is fabric Selection. Large busy prints and large flowery prints work well. Join us and share in the thrill of creative discovery; we’ll have fun and learn. Once you make one BNP, you’ll definitely want to make more. Book is required. Don’t forget to bring a sack lunch!

*Special item(s) required for this class: Tradition with a Twist by Blanch Young

Teacher: Beverly Winfield

Level: Confident Beginner

September 22nd, 6 pm - 8 pm

Easy Christmas Gifts

We’ve given away hundred of our free patterns for the 1-hour pillow case and our quilted candy dish, but some folks have asked for a hands-on class…so here’s your chance. Georganne will take you through step-by-step process of creating these quick and easy gift ideas.

Teacher: Georganne Sims

Level: Beginner

September 27th – Saturday, 1 – 5 pm

Beginner Quilting

This class is geared to the person who wants to learn all the basics of rotary cutting, piecing and binding. You will construct a table runner in this class while learning all the basics. Come join us and make some new friends!

Teacher: Ellie Shirk

Level: Novice

October 9th – Thursday, 6 pm – 8 pm

Yo-Yo’s Galore!

Here’s another portable project for you…learn to make yo-yo’s and the many ways you can use them. They can be used for quilts, pillow tops, vests, purses, dolls and other decorative ways. Bring your scrap bags and share with the class or purchase new fabrics that go together!

Teacher: Pauline Charles

Level: Novice

October 14th – 3
Tuesday, 6 – 8 pm and November 14th –
Friday, 10 am – 4 pm

Going In Circles

Cut loose and have a ball with this dynamite wall-hanging. It features stripped and curved piecing with a blending of fantastic fabrics. This will be our one-of-a-kind magical delight!

Teacher: Carol Blevins

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

October 17th and November 7th – Fridays, 2 – 5 pm

Quilter’s Carpet Bag

If you want to make a quilted bag to carry on road trips or just to class, this is the bag for you! This duffle style bag is machine pieced and machine quilted, AND very easy! Bring your scraps, a lining fabric and a dark sashing fabric to make this adorable bag. You will surely get loads of compliments when you carry it! This is a two part class with two weeks between sessions.

*Special item(s) required for this class:

Pattern: Quilter’s Carpet Bag #1

Teacher: Ellie Shirk

Level: Intermediate

October 18th – Saturday, 9 am – 3 pm

Feathered Star

Yes, you can do it! Make a feathered star block suitable for a quilt medallion, wall hanging, or a large decorative pillow. This antique block is stunning using just 2 or 3 fabrics and is machine pieced.

Teacher: Pauline Charles

Level: Advanced Beginner to Advanced

October 23rd, Thursday, 10 am – 4 pm

St. Nicholas Art Quilt

Get a head start on Christmas by creating a 10x12 St. Nicholas art quilt from one of Donna’s original designs. He’ll be a great addition to your holiday decorating…or make the perfect gift for that special Santa collector in your life! Don’t forget to bring something for your lunch!

Teacher: Donna Clauer

Level: Confident Beginner

October 24th and October 25th, Friday and Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm

Betty Neff – 2_Day Workshop: Blended Quilts

You’ll need to forget many things you have learned about quilt making and look with fresh eyes! For the blended technique, your fabric selection has unique combinations. Piecing is very simple and straight forward. All blended quilts are scrap quilts. We begin by studying the unique quilts of the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. But these earlier quilts have little resemblance to the quilts we are about to create! Please bring a sack lunch to eat during our break!

Teacher: Betty Neff

Level: Confident Beginner to Advanced

October 27th, Monday, 10 am – 4 pm

Double Wedding Ring

John Flynn, a quilter/designer/teacher/author from Montana, has devised a unique contemporary approach to piecing the traditional Double Wedding Ring. His method eliminates the cutting of all those “little” pieces for the arcs. I’ll show you how he does it and some of my techniques for efficient rotary cutting, accurate strip piecing, matching seams, binding, and a surprise method of finishing that is so-o-o-o much easier! Be sure to bring a sack lunch!

Teacher: Carol Blevins

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

October 30th, Thursday, 10 am -4 pm

Quilt As You Go!

Does quilting “as-you-go” appeal to your? The quilt-as-you-go approach enables today’s busy quilt maker to quilt a piece in smaller quilted segments, and then put those segments together to complete a quilt. When done properly these methods will not show from the front and can add interesting design detail to the quilt back. Quilting smaller units by hand or machine keeps the work in manageable sizes and facilitates the quilting process. The time and effort required to assemble the pre-quilted units is certainly far less than the time needed for quilting in the traditional way.

Teacher: Carol Blevins

Level: Confident Beginner to Advanced

November 8th, Saturday, 9:30 am – 4 pm

Invisible Machine Applique, “Olla”

Using a supplied original pattern, students will learn to create an appliquéd piece on the sewing machine that emulates fine hand appliqué. The first part of the class will cover fabric selection and preparation of the pieces; the second will cover the application of the pieces by machine and how to make the ruched flowers on the sample. Personal tips will be shared with lots of hands-on assistance! Your project can become an instant heirloom wall hanging or can be used as a pillow. The technique is not difficult, but patience and attention to detail are required. Its fun to see the “ta-da” look as the pattern takes on its own life in each student’s particular choise of fabrics. There will be a 30-40 minute in-store break for lunch, so please remember to bring your lunch!

Teacher: Sue Suhre

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

November 12th, Wednesday, 10 am – 4 pm

Christmas Cookie Cutter Wall-hanging

Christmas is coming! And this whimsical wall-hanging is just what you need to add to your holiday decorations. It is all machine done making it a very easy project to have ready in time for the festivities of the season. The appliqué designs are taken from actual cookie cutters (you could have matching placemats, table runner, and even a plate of delicious cookies to coordinate with this design). The appliqués are lined and easily appliquéd by machine. You’ll be ready for Christmas. How sweet it will be! This would make a really great gift.

Teacher:Carol Blevins

November 13th, Thursday, 3 pm – 7 pm

Rag Quilting

Have you ever wondered how those “raggy” flannel and homespun quilts are assembled? This class will teach you the basics of rag quilting, as well as result in a great throw to cuddle with on those cold winter nights! Come join us and make a few new friends!

Teacher:Ellie Shirk

Level: Confident Beginner

November 17th, Monday, 6 pm – 8 pm

Easy Christmas Gifts

We’ve given away hundred of our free patterns for the 1-hour pillow case and our quilted candy dish, but some folks have asked for a hands-on class…so here’s your chance. Georganne will take you through step-by-step process of creating these quick and easy gift ideas.

Teacher:Georganne Sims

Level: Beginner

December 6th, Saturday, 1 pm – 5 pm

Advanced Beginning Quilting

In this class we will pick up where we left off in the Beginner Class. The project will be a 22 x 22 inch wall-hanging which showcases the design options available with half-square triangles.

Teacher:Ellie Shirk

*Special item(s) required for this class:

Kit required: Autumn Star $24.99

Level: Confident Beginner

December 13th, Saturday, 10 am – Noon

Basic Binding Techniques

Learn from an award-winning quilter. Make simple straight or bias binding and how to apply it, including navigating corners as well as inconspicuous joining of the last seam. Understand the benefits of proper pressing, pinning and hand stitching. Pros and cons for straight of grain and bias binding will be covered. See what judges look for and become adept at this finishing technique while removing the “binding phobia” that can leave your beautiful project an unwanted UFO.

Teacher:Sue Suhre

Level: Confident beginner to Advanced