The Quilt Patch
Classes: Appliqué, Garments & Sewing

10381 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 •  703-273-6937

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 12-5

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Click here to see a list of all of this quarter's classes sorted by teacher.

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. Get help with your homework. 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 (fee prorated for remaining sessions if you join late) Saturdays 1:30-4pm: September 11, October 16, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12 All Levels................................................................Instructor, Kay Lettau
Baltimore Album Block of the Month, Part III So many blocks, so little time. The answer is every block in its turn and in this class you'll continue adding to your album quilt. You must have completed Parts I and II before taking this class. Ask for supplies list. 6 sessions, $130 Saturday 10am-1pm: June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13 Advanced ................................................................. Instructor, Emily Martin
The 12 Days of Christmas (a BOM) Remaining dates are as follows, including make-up date for canceled class.   Saturdays 10am-1pm: 2010: August 28, September 25, October 30, November 20, December 18 2011: January 29, February 26, March 26, April 30 Intermediate, Advanced ........................... Instructor, Emily Martin

*NEW*Aunt Millie's Garden (a BOM) Red goes with everything and it's a happy quilt, too. Of course, you could  use other colors, but you'll enjoy making these beautiful blocks with any choice. Begin the journey with the first 6 blocks. A 2nd class for the remainder will follow. Help with fabric selections is part of the class. Ask for supply list. 6 sessions, $120 Saturdays 10am-2pm: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18 Intermediate, Advanced .....................Instructor, Karen Johnson

Garments

Texture Magic Jacket We've all been fascinated by Texture Magic since we brought it home from Quilt Market. Karen has fashioned it into the front panels of a jacket. Learn how to use the product and incorporate it into a garment of your choice. We have a pattern suggestion, but you may bring your own favorite. It just needs to have a yoke or similar insert where the magic can happen. Ask for supply list. *Sewing machine, pattern, and product required. 2 sessions, $65 (Limited to 8 students.) Saturdays: September 11 (10am-1pm) & 18 (10am-4pm) Intermediate, Advanced .....Instructor, Karen Johnson

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*NEW*Making Clothes for Kids These covered clothesline pieces are the perfect organizers for your sewing studio. Easy and fun, they require one Bali Pop, Tonga Treat, or Jelly Roll for all four pieces. Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern required. Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $49 Saturday 10am-4pm: December 11 All levels ..........................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln

Sewing

*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 Sunday 11am-5pm: August 29 Intermediate ............................................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln
*NEW*Casco Bay Canisters These covered clothesline pieces are the perfect organizers for your sewing studio. Easy and fun, they require one Bali Pop, Tonga Treat, or Jelly Roll for all four pieces. Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern required. Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $42 (Limited to 8 students.) Saturday 10am-3pm: October 23 All levels ..........................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln
*NEW*Knotty Baskets Three sizes are presented in the pattern. Pick the size that will work best for you and we'll have a "knotty" time. Ask or click here for supply list.  *Sewing machine and pattern required.  Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $42 Saturday 10am-3pm: November 20 All levels ......................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln
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.  Make as many of you like. Pillowcases from class will be collected for the project.  Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine required.  Wednesday 7-9pm: June 30 Thursday 10:30am-noon: August 19 All levels ..................................................................Instructor, Leslie Pfeifer