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classes sorted by teacher.
The classes on this page concentrate on the design & construction of
appliqué
quilts, garments, and sewing projects.
Appliqué
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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
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*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
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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
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Instructor, Emily Martin
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*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
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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 |
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*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
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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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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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 |
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*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
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*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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