Class Schedule

The Quilt Shop Class Schedule

May, June, July and August 2009

Happy Spring and Summer to everyone!

Here is our new class schedule. Remember, you can sign up for classes over the phone. We will hold your spot with a credit card. Just call us- 203-743-0543 MAGIC STACK AND WHACK QUILTS Marvel at this simple method for rotary cutting these kaleidoscope blocks. Mary Gay will show you how to cut the repeats from your fabric to make this one of a kind quilt. Text required. Mary Gay Leahy class fee $ 40 Thurs May 14, 21 & 28 10 – 12 OR 6:30 – 8:30

THE BIG TUMBLE Add a sparkling new look to this timeless pattern. The Y seam construction is ‘painless’ and a great skill to learn. Pattern required. Amy Trompetter class fee $ 25 Sat June 13 & 27 2 – 4 Or Tues June 9 & 23 6:30 – 8:30

CLOTHESLINE CLUB If you are a fan of 1930 prints you will enjoy this club that meets every 4 -6 weeks for a fun class of projects and discussions of that bygone era. Be the first to purchase new collections that come in 4 times a year. Always a fun time and a great snack! Sessions are $10 each (does not include fabrics). Sat May 16 & July 25 10 – 12 LETS PLAY PAPER DOLLS Remember playing with your favorite paper dolls when you were young? Bring that same joy to your daughter or granddaughter by making her a set of her own. Fuse the fabric dolls onto a stiffener and add some flannel backed clothes and she will have a cute and duratble play set. All Levels Lois Mitchell

class fee $20

Thursday July 30 OR Sat Aug 8 10-12

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ONE BLOCK WONDER One great fabric plus one block = one stunning quilt! This technique is all about texture, movement, sparkle and swirl! There are no fussy cuts and no Y-seams. A real design surprise in each block. Text required. Mary Gay Leahy class fee $50 Thurs June 4, 11, 25 & July 2 10 – 12 OR 6:30 – 8:30

Quilt shop class schedule

PAPER DOLL QUILT Make a charming quilt using this popular paper doll fabric. The dolls become your focus block and the coordinating prints make up the surrounding blocks of nine patches, four patches and variations of those blocks. Pattern included in class fee. Lois Mitchell class fee $25 Fri July 17 & 24 OR Sat July 11 & 18 10 – 12

ALPHABET QUILT Try this super simple appliqué technique. Print your letters onto lightweight paper, layer the fabrics, stitch on the line, then trim the letter. What could be easier? So what will you make? Get creative and add a letter to a bib, apron, placemat or make a cute quilt. Text required. Amy Trompetter class fee $25 Wed May 20 & 27 10 – 12 OR Aug 3 & 10 6:30 – 8:30

BEGINNER SERIES RAIL FENCE QUILT This introduction to quilting class will show you simple cutting and strip piecing techniques. It is a great starter quilt that concentrates on basic skills. As with all our classes we provide Bernina sewing machines for classroom use but some sewing must be done at home. Lois Mitchell class fee $50 Tues May 19, 26 & June 2 6:30 – 8:30 Or Thurs July 9, 16 & 23 10 - 12

MACHINE QUILTING TECHNIQUES Designs can be easily quilted using your walking foot for straight lines and soft curves or your darning foot for free motion work. You will work on small samples in class which will become reference pieces for future work. Don’t be intimidated by your sewing machine! Let Roni show you how to take the frustration out of machine quilting. Roni Gerhardt class fee $ 25 Walking Foot class Wed May 13 6:30 – 8:30 or Sat June 27 10 – 12 Free Motion class Mon June 15 6:30 – 8:30 or Sat July 18 2- 4

BEGINNER SERIES NINE PATCH QUILT The nine patch class will expand your cutting and piecing skills as you create blocks in different sizes and work with a focus fabric. Lois Mitchell class fee $50 Wed June 10, 17 & 24 10 – 12 Or Wed July 1, 8 & 15 6:30 – 8:30

Quilt Shop Class Schedule

DISAPPEARING NINE PATCH Where did my nine patches go? We will show you how to make them, cut them up and magically arrange them to form a new pattern. Two versions are on display. VERY EASY! Amy Trompetter class fee $20 Sat May 16 2 - 4 or Tues June 16 10 – 12

SUMMER TOTE Enjoy ‘Summer’ year-round with this fabulous and flirty ‘go anywhere’ tote. It has inside and outside pockets, zip top and smart handles that never tire. Pattern required. Amy Trompetter class fee $25 Wed Aug 5 & 12 10 – 12 OR 6:30 – 8:30

FLOORQUILTS Try your hand at making a floorquilt! It’s lot’s of fun and easy to do. These classes will be in a lecture demo format as most of the prep work needs drying time. We will show you what you need to do at home to prepare for week two. The samples in the store are over a year old and continue to look fabulous! Text required. Roni and Ginny class fee $25 Tues August 11 & 18 10 – 12 OR 6:30 – 8:30

BIRDIE SLING This class continues to be popular so here it is again. This neat BIG bag holds lots of STUFF and is easy to make. This will be one of your favorite carry-all bags. Pattern required. Amy Trompetter class fee $25 Sat May 30 10 – 2 OR Wed June 10 & 17 6:30 – 8:30 SISTER SMOCK This is a fun and easy garment in child’s size 1 thru 6. It can be worn as a sundress, jumper, or topper with a t-shirt and pants. The simple construction and fit lends itself to the most novice sewer. Pattern required. A matching doll dress pattern is available. Ginny Murphy class fee $20 Tues June 23 10-1 OR Monday June 29 6:30-8:30 SOCK MONKEY He’s back! This popular toy makes a great gift for children of all ages. Put your own personal twist on his demeanor. We have socks in traditional brown and in a blue denim color. Some hand sewing required. He is so cute! Roni Gerhardt class fee $20 Sat June 6 10 – 1

PLACEMAT PURSE Play with your decorative machine stitches as you construct this purse. Try some new feet and use some functions on your machine to make your sewing look neat and professional. This can also be a folder for carrying your papers or reading material. Roni Gerhardt class fee $ 20 Sun May 17 12 – 2 OR Thurs June 18 6:30 – 8:30 Watch the blog for upcoming machine demos featuring the new Bernina 830 and soon to arrive 820!