The Quilt Patch
Classes: Appliqué, Garments & Sewing

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The classes on this page concentrate on the design & construction of appliqué quilts, garments, and sewing projects.

 

Appliqué

Appliqué Afternoon

Regardless of your level of expertise, you may begin and/or complete any appliqué work of your choice. Bring your pattern and an instructor will help you every step of the way. Pattern purchase is the responsibility of the student. The blocks in the sample are only examples of what you can do. 6 sessions, $75
Saturdays 1:30-4pm: March 13, April 3, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14
All Levels.......Instructor, Kay Lettau

 

*NEW*Mary Sorenson Appliqué Workshop
Simple Gifts is one of our favorites, but you may also choose from any of Mary’s many patterns.  Learn some of her specialized techniques as you begin a lovely appliqué project, guaranteed to give you hours of sewing pleasure.  Ask or click here for supply list. Pattern required.  2 sessions, $49
Sunday 1-4pm: February 7, 21 (rescheduled February 21 & March 14)
Intermediate, Advanced ...............................................Instructor, Kay Lettau
 

Baltimore Album Block of the Month - Part II
This is the next section of our Baltimore series. You will continue making your album blocks as begun in Part I of the series. You must complete Part I before taking this class. Ask for supplies list. 6 sessions, $130
Saturday 10am-1pm: December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8
Advanced ................................................................. Instructor, Emily Martin

 

*NEW*The 12 Days of Christmas
We’ve had so many requests for this series, so let’s sign up and start stitching. Hand appliqué blocks depict a favorite holiday song. Ask or click here for supply list. 15 sessions, $360 (payable quarterly) Saturdays 10am-1pm:
2010: January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26,
July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 20, December 18,
2011: January 29, February 26, March 26

Intermediate, Advanced ........................................... Instructor, Emily Martin
 

 

Garments

Fun Frocks
Big pockets, no zippers ...what’s not to love??  Pattern is sized from X-small to X-large and you’ll want a bunch.  Ask or click here for supply list.  Bring bag lunch.  *Sewing machine required.  1 session, $57 (includes pattern)
Saturday 10am-4pm: May 15
All levels ................................................................Instructor, Karen Johnson

*NEW*Jacket Workshop
Love to collect jacket patterns, but get started and then you find you’re stuck? Let Karen help you get over the hurdles. Bring your pattern, jacket (no matter what shape it’s in) and all your stuff. We’ll get you back on the road to success. Ask for supply list. *Sewing machine optional. Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $48
Saturday 10am-4pm: January 23
All levels ................................................................Instructor, Karen Johnson
 


Sewing

Bali Bags
Make a great bag using a Jelly Roll, Bali Pop, or 2 1⁄2” strips of your choosing (it can be just one fabric, too!) and cotton clothesline. You can even finish it in class! Ask or click here for supply list. Bring bag lunch. *Sewing machine and pattern required. 1 session, $48
Saturday 10am-4pm: January 9
All levels ..........................................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln
 

*NEW*Bali Briefcase
This is a great bag for all kinds of events.  You can use it for knitting, fabric shopping, and quilt show visiting, even for work! Customize your colors or choose a jelly roll or Bali Pop as packaged.  Ask or click here for supply list.  *Sewing machine and pattern required.  Bring bag lunch.  1 session, $49
Saturday 10am-4pm: March 13
All levels .................................................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln
 
 
*NEW*Diamond Island Tote
This beautiful tote bag has had us all wowed ever since we brought it home from Quilt Market.  Made from a Bali Pop, it has a hard bottom and sturdy sides which are woven on a angle from batik strips to create a most unusual look.  It even has 4 very useful inside pockets.  Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern required.  Bring bag lunch.  1 session, $49
Monday 10am-4pm: February 15 (holiday)
Intermediate ............................................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln
 
 
*NEW*Birdie Sling
This is one of our most popular Amy Butler patterns and it’s just a super tote. It has pockets, plenty of room and great style. You don’t even have to take a day off work! Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern required. Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $48
Monday 10am-4pm: January 18 (holiday)
Intermediate ....................................................... Instructor, Marilyn Sommer
 
*NEW*Biscuit Basket
Make your own Easter baskets.  You can get two out of each Bali Pop! You’ll be ready to  fill them up with chocolate when your leave class.  Ask or click here for supply list.  *Sewing machine and pattern required.  Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $42
Saturday 10am-3pm: March 6
All levels .................................................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln
 
*NEW*The 20-Minute Pillowcase
In order to help with our participation in the One Million Pillowcase project, we are offering this free class.  You’ll learn this quickie technique for sewing up a pillowcase in no time at all.  Pillowcases from class will be collected for the project.  Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine required.   Limited to 12 students. Free.
Saturday 2-4pm: March 13
Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm: March 16
All levels ..................................................................Instructor, Leslie Pfeifer
 

 

The Sewing Basket

This series of classes is like a “Toolbox” for sewers and students who want to develop sewing skills. Classes will focus on a variety of simple projects that can be used for your home, wardrobe or have other practical uses. We’ll also check out basic techniques and the tools needed to implement them. The Sewing Basket series is suitable for beginning sewers, but fun for all. Each session is $25.

 

*NEW*The Chef's Apron
This professional looking apron can be made from a single fabric, or many, including fat quarters. It’s great in batiks, too. Because it offers full coverage, it’s perfect for the host or hostess handling a dinner party. How about one for the outdoor griller in your family?? Long ties make it a one size fits all. Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern required.
Sunday 1:30-4pm: January 10
All...............................................................Instructor, Jan Martin

*NEW*Name Badge Holder
Every time we go to a show or meeting, there is a name badge to be worn.  Get rid of the plastic holders and make a personal one that you can reuse.  There are even extra pockets to store credits cards, supply lists, business cards.  Ask for supply list. *Sewing machine required. 
Sunday 1:30-4pm: March 14
All.....................................................................Instructor, Sandy Wright
 
 
*NEW*Needle Know How
Get hands on practice learning the uses of the many types of sewing machine needles on the market today.  Each has its own special uses and you will experiment with double, triple, and wing needles, as well as leather, microtex, topstitch and others.  Ask for supply list.  Kit: $7 (contains 1 each of several needles and some fabric)   *Sewing machine required.
Sunday 1:30-4pm: May 16
All...........................................................................Instructor, Jan Martin
 

 

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