6001 – Run For Color $80
Karla Alexander www.saginawstreetquilts.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: All You’ll be thinking outside the blockshop with this quilt as well as endless options, and layout possibilities. Whether working from your cherished stash or diving fresh into batiks, stripes, dots. You’ll have a blast with some of the most amazingly fast and easy techniques used to make this quilt. The gentle curves in the blocks are easy and forgiving and don’t require any fuss. Let me repeat… no fuss or stress, simply a ton of fun and techniques for you to use over and over again.
Sewing Machines for this class provided by BERNINA
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6002 – Machine Quilt Geometric Patterns Without Marking $80
Charlotte Warr Andersen www.cwaquilts.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
This workshop involves designs, many of them of sashiko origin, which I developed on a silk quilt that I did not want to launder – therefore marking the quilt was undesirable. Using tools and techniques practice 7 – 8 quilting patterns from Charlotte’s book, One Line at a Time. This class also offered on Friday as 5002
Sewing Machines for this class provided by VIKING
Kit Fee: $4 includes handouts, notions
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6003 – Memory Quilts $80
Cindy Brick www.cindybrick.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: All
Are you longing to make a one-of-a-kind quilt that expresses your unique thoughts, affections and beliefs…but you’re scared to death of embellishments and not sure how to choose blocks, borders and such? This class is for you. We’ll discuss a variety of helpful (and easy to stitch) blocks, as well as how to search for meaningful patterns. We’ll also look at incorporating UFOs and estate hand-me-downs into your work, as well as easy ways to embellish your quilt, including beading and other techniques anyone can do! Class includes an improvise-as-you-go sampler to explore various memory techniques, including a make-it-in-class fabric transfer that really works! (All you need are a few black and white photocopies of your favorite photo…or use the instructor’s.) Handout includes pattern possibilities.
6004 – American Barn Quilt Trails $70
Eleanor Burns www.quiltinaday.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: All Join Eleanor for a delightful hand’s on quilting class. Learn new techniques as you construct your own Gambrel Barn featuring a quilt block on the front. This class also offered on Wednesday as #3002 and Sunday as #7004
Sewing Machines for this class provided by BABYLOCK
Kit Fee: $ $30 (Half Rectangle Template and all fabrics for the top)
Supply List: Downloadable PDF file
6005 – Mommy & Me! For You & Your Child/Grandchild $100
Christal Carter
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: All
Mom or Grandma, bring a child and you both work on an easy squares & triangles small quilt (20”x28”.) Pre-cut kits available or follow the supply list. Choose a between 2 dog & 3 cat patterns. Class limited to 15 pairs. Share some fun with someone young!
Sewing Machine Required: Yes (but only one needed for both of you)
Kit Fee: $25 Includes: pre-cut squares & triangles, buttons or beads, fabric for borders.
Supply List: Downloadable PDF, MOE, FIFI, FIDO, CATTAIL KITTY, BELLA
6006 – A NinePatcher Pillow $80
Mickey Depre www.mdquilts.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner - Intermediate
Learn my style of machine appliqué while creating and personalizing your own Ninepatcher Character. Character is chosen from one of a dozen in my Ninepatcher-A Family Reunion Pattern. And my easy-peasy covered pillow method will also be taught. No button, zippers, set seams etc. you will be whipping up pillows for every month of the year in no time! Students will choose from 4 different background patterns for their pillow front. Ideas for individual appliqué accessories: a flower, a coffee mug, rotary cutter, sports equipment, team or school pennant, let your imagination run! Each and every pillow will be a student’s own! Most students will complete the entire pillow in class with just the hand sewing of the binding left for home.
Sewing Machine Required: Yes
Kit Fee: $12 (Includes pattern, 1/2yd of Pellon Décor Bond, one yd of Clover Mini Bias Tape)
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6007 – Back To Basics $80
Penny Haren www.pennyharen.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate Many of us are self-taught which means some of the basics just fell through the cracks! Learn the fastest, easiest and most fun ways to sew traditional blocks! This “Hints from Heloise” type class will teach you all of the tricks that the experts have been using for years – and some I’ve made up! In class, the blocks will be precut so we can start sewing immediately! This class also offered on Wednesday as 3005.
Sewing Machine Required: Yes
Kit Fee: $10 (includes pre-cut fabric for all of the blocks; templates; freezer paper; and Triangle Paper on a Roll)
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6008 – Texas Braid $80
Bonnie Hunter www.quiltville.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner - Advanced Great class for clearing out the scraps and making something absolutely stunning! Students will come with precut rectangles and squares, and may bring extra for trading with others in the class, to create a larger variety in their quilts. A great class for getting in the habit of using units as “Leaders & Enders” to keep piecing continuous!
Sewing Machines for this class provided by BROTHER
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6009 – The Great Gluestick/Screwdriver Caper $70
Martha Nordstrand www.morequiltsplease.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: All
Appliqué from the Hardware Store.
This is a class to learn the basic method using gluesticks and screwdrivers to turn and prepare edges for appliqué.
We will create the whole design before we stitch it down to give us more control and precision. We will learn about making fine points and inward curves as well as how to make easy bias strips. Taking this class first gives the student advantages and a head start for other appliqué classes. The pattern is a lovely red Camellia in a bowl. This class also offered on Wednesday as 3007
Sewing Machine Required: No
Kit Fee: $15
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6010 – Thread Art Extreme $130
Sue Patten www.canadianquilterschoice.com
Saturday: 6 Hours 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Come and see how fun and easy it is to do thread art on your longarm. This class is based on Sue’s thread counting technique and takes you step-by-step through 4 stages of thread art. From outline texture straight through to full fill in thread art tapestry. Students will use a variety of different threads to shade and highlight one of Sue’s original designs and learn to master many different thread color exchanges and deal with each brand to create perfect tension both front and back. She will discuss batting and which is best for reversible and one-sided thread art. She will show you how easy it is to complete your work of art by adding texture with her unique background fillers!! Sue will have many of her award winning quilts on display during the class for student to examine up close and personal. Experience a world of beauty created with thread, in this high speed, heart pounding, thread art extreme!! Bring a camera if you would like to take pictures of Sue’s thread art quilts.
Longarm Machines for this class provided by HANDI QUILTER
Kit Fee: $25 All supplies needed in class including the pre marked top, threads, and the instructional handouts including additional original designs.
6011 – It’s Pointless! Appliqué $80
David Taylor www.davidtaylorquilts.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level:Confident Beginner Learn to create detailed pictorial images with basic appliqué, yet never having to stitch a single point! The secret is my “over and under” appliqué technique. My pictorial quilts are all created this way, as I layer the appliqué pieces from background to foreground. Occasionally pieces have to be stitched side-by-side, and this is when the technique comes into play. Students can choose from a variety of my simple patterns.
Sewing Machine Required: No
Kit Fee: $30 includes fabrics and pattern, like the penguin.
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6012 – Quick Color Adventure $80
Heather Thomas www.wildheatherdesigns.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: All
Do you want to take the fear out of color selection and increase the beauty of the quilts you make? If so, then this is the perfect workshop for you! This class in a synopsis of the 12 lessons laid out in Heather’s newest book Color and Design; the Basics & Beyond (avail. Nov. 2010). In this full day workshop you will be introduced to classic color theory as you create your own one of a kind, color scrapbook using Heather’s blank workbook and your choice of thousands of colorful papers. Heather will help you understand the importance of color interaction and relationships as well as color scale and value and she will introduce you to classic color combinations and basic design skills. Includes a trunk show of more than 50 quilts.
Sewing Machine Required: No
Kit Fee: $10 includes all supplies except paper scissors and a large glue stick
Supply List: Paper scissors, large glue stick (Optional Purchase in class: Color & Design; the Basics and Beyond $29.99)
6013 – The Art of Seascapes $70
Terry Waldron www.terrywaldron.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: All This class is for those who truly LOVE the seashore, the ocean, lakes and ponds. There are no patterns because Nature is not as simple as a pattern. She LOVES variations and imperfection! In this class students will learn my own “Rough Cut” technique to chew out branches of coral and seaweed and fish. We’ll learn perspective and 4 principles of composition that will make your seascapes sing. When you leave, you’ll be able to create any sea/waterscape that you can dream up, I promise. But be sure to bring a “crummy” paper scissors to class!!!
6014 – Summer Blooms $80
Joen Wolfrom www.joenwolfrom.com
Saturday: 6 hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
Create a happy, blooming flower quilt, using Joen’s curved-piecing, freezer paper technique. Besides helpful curved-piecing hints, you will be presented with many ideas for creating beautifully curved-pieced flower designs. You will design your quilt in class, as well as make a practice piece to learn the techniques. You may begin your flower design, as time allows.
6015 – Double Wedding Ring $80
Darlene Zimmerman www.feedsacklady.com
Saturday: 6 Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Skill Level: All
Are you ready to try making a Double Wedding Ring quilt? The templates make it easy to cut and easy to piece. Make it up in any size from a single ring for a centerpiece or a queen-size quilt. Choose your own colors—make it traditional with 30s fabrics or wacky with bright fabrics! Pattern provided. The Simplicity Double Wedding Ring template set required.
Sewing Machines for this class provided by PFAFF
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6016 – Very Portable Patchwork $50
Elsie May Campbell www.elsiemcampbell.com
Saturday: 3 Hours: 8:30am – 11:30am
Skill Level: All
Hand stitching is a joy and so very suited to busy life styles. Think of all the places that you have to sit and wait: Doctor, dentist, little league practices, during your child’s piano lessons, or before concerts, commute time, and the list goes on and on. Believe it or not, in those bits and pieces of lost time, you can easily stitch an entire bed-sized quilt! No one’s stopping you! Or, with just a few fat quarters of hand-dyed fabrics and a little ingenuity, you can stitch a beautiful piece of art for your wall. The three-dimensional effect is created by the careful placement of values within the quilt blocks. Simple borders and custom framing make it ready for display. Quilting is optional.
6017 – Winning Stitches $50
Elsie May Campbell www.elsiemcampbell.com
Saturday: 3 Hours: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner to Experienced Hand Quilters
Improve your hand quilting stitch with Elsie Campbell’s techniques for making tiny, even stitches. Learn how Elsie marks the quilt top, her tricks for basting large and small quilts for hand quilting, and the traditional rocking stitch for quilting. Besides expert personal advice, you will receive 6 original patterns for 14” blocks suitable for quilted pillows, wall hangings or to incorporate into a full-size quilt. This class also offered on Friday as 5015.
Sewing Machine Required: No
Kit Fee $18.00 (Kit includes patterns, pre-marked top, batting, backing and instructions.)
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6030 – Lakeside Mystery II $70
Cathy Farris www.CathyFarrisQuilts.com
Saturday Evening: 6+ Hours: 6:00pm - Midnight
Skill Level: Confident Beginner - Advanced
Staying up late and sewing with a bunch of quilters ... what a wonderful Saturday night! This quilt has some twists and turns that are sure to delight any quilter. There will be new techniques for all to learn. This is a traditional looking quilt that works with all fabric types – Asian, Civil War, brights, batiks, dots, etc. Hope to see you there.
Note: This class is held at the DoubleTree Hotel.
Sewing Machine Required: Yes
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6031 – Liz’s Gift $40
Jodi Barrows www.squareinasquare.com
Saturday Evening: 3 Hours: 7:00 – 10:00pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
The wreath quilt, Liz's Gift is an ageless beauty. This quilt looks wonderful in scraps, dark prints or soft pastels and it sews together quickly. In class, you will learn Option 3 flying geese, Option 4 half-square triangles and Option 18 Canadian Geese™ for this 12” block. Due to the ease of the Square in a Square® system, only 7 basic squares and 2 basic diamonds are required for each block. During class, you will learn the Square in a Square® technique that eliminates the triangle hassle normally seen with cutting and sewing of multiple pieced blocks. You will also enjoy learning professional pressing and rotary cutting techniques and will be amazed at the speed and accuracy of this method.
6032 – Decorative Stitched Lace $40
Lee Fletcher
Saturday Evening: 3 Hours: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Skill Level: All
This easy to do lacy panel can be used as an insert in a blouse, as an overlay on a garment or purse or anywhere you want to add a little elegance. Using decorative stitches on the machine and Sulky Fabri Solvy, you will make your own lace panel, ready to insert in your garment, purse or other project.
Sewing Machines Provided by BROTHER
Kit Fee: $25 includes netting, Fabri Solvy, Silk Dupioni, 40wt Sulky rayon and Cut-Away Plus, Tender Touch stabilizer, Holoshimmer decorative thread.
Supply List: Chalk marker, rotary cutter & mat & ruler, scissors, 14/90 metallic or topstitch needle, general sewing supplies.
6033 – Paintstik Creations $40
Laura Murray www.lauramurraydesigns.com
Saturday Evening: 3 Hours: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Skill Level: All Learn a variety of techniques using Shiva Artist’s Paintstiks that result in layers of color, design, and texture on plain colored fabrics. Create a series of samples and discover the wonderful luminescence that these “altered fabrics” can give to your projects.
Sewing Machine Required: No
Kit Fee: $18 includes one stencil brush, one stencil, one paintstik, handouts, plus use of additional paintstik colors, texture plates.
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
6034 – Hot Fix Crystals $40
Cheri Meineke-Johnson www.cheriscrystals.com
Saturday Evening: 3 hours: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Skill Level: All
This is the year for embellishments! Students will learn embellishment tips and tricks while decorating a purse with Swarovski hot fix crystals. Cheri will also demonstrate techniques to add crystals to T-shirts, denim jackets and of course that special quilt or wallhanging. You’ll leave class with a beautifully embellished purse and all your questions will be answered about this hot new trend.
Sewing Machine Required: No
Kit Fee: $50 – Includes one purse to embellish, 3+ gross Swarovski Hot Fix Crystals.
Supply List: Pencil with eraser & sharpener, Notepad
6035 - Tote-ally Awesome Vinyl Mesh Bag $40
Connie Spurlock www.sewwonderfuldreams.com
Saturday Evening: 3 Hours: 7:00 – 10:00pm
Skill Level: All
Going to the beach? Take along this 15” x 17” strong, lightweight, see through vinyl mesh tote. We have added a water proof duck canvas bottom and lots of pockets to meet all needs. With your leftover scraps of mesh, we will show you how to make a quick zippered bag, ideal for that perfect little gift. Using decorator fabrics and vibrant colors of mesh, you will make a tote you will want to take with you everywhere.
Sewing Machines Provided by BERNINA
Kit Fee: $23 includes all fabrics for tote bag and gift bag.
Supply List: Several colors of threads plus black, scissors, ruler and 9” – 12” black zipper.
6036 – Daiwabu Basket $40
Maria Tamaoka www.pinwheels.com
Saturday Evening: 3 Hours: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Daiwabu fabric is used exclusively to make this Seminole-pieced basket. Seminole piecing is an old technique accredited to the Seminole Indians. It is a strip piecing technique which can be used to embellish quilts, bags, pillowcases and, of course, baskets.
Sewing Machine Required: Yes
Kit Fee: $25 includes all the fabrics and the stiffener used to make the basket.
Supply List: Downloadable PDF
You’ll be thinking outside the blockshop with this quilt as well as endless options, and layout possibilities. Whether working from your cherished stash or diving fresh into batiks, stripes, dots. You’ll have a blast with some of the most amazingly fast and easy techniques used to make this quilt. The gentle curves in the blocks are easy and forgiving and don’t require any fuss. Let me repeat… no fuss or stress, simply a ton of fun and techniques for you to use over and over again.
6030 – Lakeside Mystery II $70
