General Piecing and Quilting Classes

BEGINNER: Needs to learn basic rotary cutting skills & vocabulary. Limited or

INTERMEDIATE: Still somewhat new to quilting, but can do independent rotary cutting and strip piecing, understands basic quilting vocabulary and has mastered the 1/4" seam allowance.

ADVANCED: An experienced quilter who has mastered basic skills and can work independently when presented with a new application.

Students need to have basic sewing machine experience. Class minimum is 4, unless stated otherwise. All classes must be signed up and paid for in advance. We invite you to visit the store to see the class samples. We know you'll be inspired to join our ever-growing family of quilting students.

FRACTURED IMAGE $25
Friday, Jan. 16: 10:30-3:30
OR Saturday, March 14: 10:30-3:30
with Merriday McChesney
Find a large floral or scenic print and Merridy will show you how to "fracture" it. This pattern is available only in class.
INTERMEDIATE

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH $15+ pattern
Tuesday, April 14: 10:30-1:30
with Lisa Bassett
This is one of Debbie Caffrey's more interesting patterns. It is a star with 16 points. Sounds difficult, but Lisa will show you how to make these fascinating blocks. You will finish the quilt on your own.
INTERMEDIATE

BEGINNING PIECING Package Fee: $110
Teacher: Carol Jones & Chris Tipton for machine quilting
Wed. Jan. 21: 5:30-8:00
Wed. Jan. 28 & Feb. 11: 5:30-7:30
Wed. Feb. 18: 5:30-8:00
Sat. Feb. 28: 9:30-12:30
Wed. March 4: 5:30-7:30
Take our beginning class and you will have a finished quilt when you are done. In the first four classes you will learn rotary cutting techniques, pressing musts, quilting vocabulary, strip piecing, and basic skills for quilt construction. By the end of the fourth class you will have a completed quilt top. The fifth class is a three hour class where you machine quilt it using a walking foot. The final class is 2 hours and you will bind your quilt - now a finished project!
Package Fee Includes: 6 classes for a total of 14 class hours AND a fabric kit to complete the quilt top and binding

REPRODUCTION SAMPLER $30 + pattern or kit
3rd Monday, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, & March 16: 5:30-7:30
with Chris Tipton
This class is using the reproduction block of the month series which started in May. It is a traditional sampler with many traditional blocks and applique. There are no kits left, but you can use your own fabric and join the class in progress. INTERMEDIATE

SEASONAL DELIGHTS SAMPLER $65 + book
Mondays, starting April 20: 5:30-7:30
8 Sessions in all
Choose from the Christmas Sampler, the Halloween Sampler, or the Patriotic Sampler. Chris will show you new tools to make old blocks even easier. This fun sampler has so many techniques to learn. It's not your Grandma's Sampler any more. INTERMEDIATE

TOPSY-TWOSY $25 + pattern
2 Sessions: Friday, Feb. 13: 5:00-8:00 and Feb. 27: 5:00-7:00
with Chris Tipton
Have you heard of the new x-block tool? This innovative tool will turn a simple 7-patch block into this cute pinwheel. Save the trimmings from the pinwheel quilt and you can make a second quilt on your own. INTERMEDIATE

TRIP FOR 2 TO BOSTON $45/ person + batik kit
Batik Kit - $86 one kit makes 2 quilts - backing not included
2 Sessions: Sat. Feb. 7: 9-12 and Sunday, Feb. 8: 10-4
with Chris Tipton
Grab your passport and hold onto your seats for this wild ride to Boston. Find a partner ~ one person will sew and the other will cut and press - such teamwork. On the first day you will cut, sew, and press. Class is over at noon, but you will have additional sewing to do to get ready for Sunday. The classroom will remain open for you to "stay and sew". At the end of the second day you'll have two completed quilt tops. This class promises to be a fun happening. Sign up early as space is limited. INTERMEDIATE

CURVES & CORNERS $20 + pattern
Wednesday, March 25: 11:00-3:00
with Chris Tipton
This class will focus on cutting and sewing a drunkard's path block. You will use a template for cutting and you will wonder why you were afraid to sew curves. Chris will make it easy for you. After this class you'll be ready to tackle one of the many patterns that use a drunkard's path. INTERMEDIATE

LARGE LONE STAR
$40 + pattern
3 Sessions: Fridays, March 13 & 27: 5:00-8:00 and April 10: 5-7
with Chris Tipton
Chris will show you how tostrip piece this beautiful lone star. You can then finish it to be a tablecloth, a throw, or a full size quilt. You may even want to turn it into a treeskirt. As usual Chris will fill her class with tips and techniques not included in the pattern. INTERMEDIATE

WINTER COMFORT
$20 + book
Wednesday, Feb. 25: 12:30-4:30
with Chris Tipton
Have you always wanted to make a lone star, but was intimidated bythe size? This small lone star can be a table topper, a small tree skirt or a large block in a quilt. INTERMEDIATE

CIRCLE-A-ROUND $20 + book
Saturday, Feb. 14: 3:00-7:00
with Chris Tipton
Learn to use a great new tool to cut perfect circles in any size you choose. This is a technique class. You will practice cutting &sewing circles. Be aware -it is addictive.
INTERMEDIATE

LOG CABIN BLOCKS $15
Wednesday, March 25: 5-8
with Chris Tipton
Learn to use this wonderful new ruler from Marti Michell. You'll never have to square up your blocks after every round again. INTERMEDIATE

DANCING HOOCHY MAMA $35 + BOOK
2 Sessions with Cheryl and Lisa
Saturday, Feb. 21: 10:00-1:00 with Cheryl Poffenroth
Cheryl took Mary Lou Weidman's Hoochy Mama class last summer through WSQ. She will teach you to make two blocks, Hoochy Mama style. We know you won't be able to stop there.
Saturday, March 7: 10:00-2:00 with Lisa Bassett
You've made your Hoochy Mama blocks. Now Lisa will show you how to make them dance. The Hoochy Mama flying geese border will be taught also.

OH, SUSANNAH $30 + pattern
Sat. March 21, 28 and April 11: 10:30-12:30
Teacher: Chris Tipton
This class is for those who have completed the beginning class or for those who would like to learn a few new blocks. This quilt is constructed of two blocks, a snowball block, and the Ohio star block.

RANGELY RUNNER $25 + pattern
Saturday, Jan.24: 9:30-2:30
with Chris Tipton
Choose four fabrics for this unique table runner. A new ruler helps you make perfect quarter square triangle blocks. INTERMEDIATE

STACK N WHACK
$20 + book
Tuesday, Jan. 27: 10:30-2:30
with Lisa Bassett
We love to hear the "oo's and ah's" coming from the classroom as you learn this fun technique. You'll finish the quilt on your own. INTERMEDIATE

RAINBOW CHAIN - $25 + kit
Thursday, Jan. 29: 10:30-3:30
with Cheryl Poffenroth
Cheryl will show you how to strip piece the chain blocks and fussy cut the floral fabric.
She will help you with the intricate color placement so you will have the colorful chain running through the quilt. INTERMEDIATE

UNHINGED PINWHEELS
$30 + pattern
3 Sessions ~ Mondays
March 9, March 23 & April 6: 5:30-7:30
with Chris Tipton
This is an original pattern by Chris. Learn her quick and easy technique for making all of the small border blocks from one large pinwheel. INTERMEDIATE

HUNTER STAR TABLE RUNNER
$15 + ruler
Saturday, April 4: 10:30-1:30
with Lisa Bassett
Lisa will show you how to strip piece a Hunter's Star for this runner. Choose the size star you want, learn the technique and then you'll be ready for one of several Hunter's Star patterns. INTERMEDIATE

SAMPLER SCHOOLHOUSE $60 + book
6 Sessions: Mondays, Jan. 12 & 26,
Feb. 2, 9, & 23, and March 2: 5:30-7:30
with Chris Tipton
Learn a variety of traditional
quilting techniques while becoming a confident quilter. There are 6 original blocks in this series and 6 companion blocks which add a degree of difficulty to the original blocks.
This class will focus only on twelve 12" blocks. The book offers a variety of setting options. INTERMEDIATE