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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 encourage you to go beyond the basics.
Learn new techniques.
Play with new patterns.
Take your skills to the next level.
Machine & Quilting Classes
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BSR, Twice Quilted
You'll have hands-on practice with BSR1 and BSR2. Learn
the differences between the two and how they can be used effectively to
enhance your machine quilting. *Sewing machine
with BSR required. (Classroom machines are available for a limited
number of interested students.) Ask
or click
here for supply list. 1 session, $29
Wednesday 10am-1pm: August 18
Saturday 1:30-4:30pm: October 30
All levels.......Instructor, Lesly-Claire Greenberg
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The
Care and Feeding of Your Bernina
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regular service of your machine every 12-18 months is recommended by
Bernina, but there are things you can do yourself to help keep your machine
running smoothly in between. Learn how clean the bobbin area, oil the hook,
check the tension and other great hints for maintaining your machine from
the best Bernina tech in the area. Ask or
click here for supply
list. *Sewing machine required. 1 session, $23
Thursday 10am-noon: October 1
Saturday 2-4pm: January 22
All levels
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Instructor, Fred Adkins
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*NEW*Walking
the Curve
Walking feet are for straight lines only...or are they??
Explore techniques that show you how to achieve quilt curves
with the security of your walking foot. Starting, stopping,
and turning will be addressed.
Ask or
click here for supply list. *Sewing
machine required. Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $49
Sunday
1-4pm: October 24
All Levels..........................Instructor, Lesly-Claire Greenberg
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Putting the
Quilt in the Frame
If
you have the new Bernina quilt frame or any of the others
that are out there, let us answer these questions for you:
"How do I pin, keep the batting flat, roll the quilt and
keep it straight, set up a pantograph?" No stitching in
class. Bring note-taking supplies. 1 session, $22
Thursday 10am-noon: November 11 (holiday)
All levels
..................................................Instructor,
Kathy
Gray
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Design Classes
Design
Your Own Memory Quilt
All quilters seem to have collections of things – linens, clothes,
photos, UFOs – that were precious to family and friends who may no
longer be with us. We’ll discuss how to incorporate these treasures
into an original quilt design that pays tribute to the original owners
and our memories of them. Designs will be based on personal taste and
skill level. No sewing in class. Students will leave with ideas and
usable plans to complete her memory quilt. (This class was taught by Cyndi at this year’s Vermont Quilt Festival.) Ask or
click here for supply
list. 1 session, $29
Sunday
1:30-4:30pm: October 10
All levels
..................................................Instructor,
Cyndi Souder
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Example of
Teacher's work
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Color, Cloth, and
Quilts
Experience the power of value, hue, and intensity as it
pertains to quilt making. A series of practical exercises using fabric you
already have will demonstrate the impact of light, medium, and dark and how
it applies to successful color placement in your quilt. Ask or
click here for
supply list. Bring bag lunch. No sewing in class. 1 session, $49
Saturday 10am-4pm: January 29
All levels..............................................................Instructor, Lesly-Claire Greenberg
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Patterns & Quilts
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*NEW*New
York Beauty BOM
Due to repeated requests, this
exquisite Karen K
Stone quilt will be taught during the day for those who do not
wish to travel at night. Each month we will make two
similar blocks with attention to fabric selection, foundation piecing and
curved piecing. Please note that we cannot complete the entire quilt by
making 2 blocks per month. An optional add-on class will be offered to
finish the quilt if students wish to do so. Ask or
click here for supply list.
*Sewing machine optional. 10 sessions, $100
Fridays 10:30am-12:30pm:
2010 Dates:
September 24, 2010, October 22, November 19, December 17
2011 Dates:
January 21, 2011, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17
Intermediate.................................Instructor,
Leslie Pfeifer
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*NEW*Seasonal
Highlights Table Runner
Pick your
favorite fabric for any holiday or decorating scheme and make this easy
table runner for every event and all of your friends and relatives. It goes
together so quickly, you'll have plenty of time for them all. Ask or
click here for
supply list. 1 session, $32
Saturday 1:30-5pm: September 25
All Levels.................................Instructor,
Gwyn Dice
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Pieced Flowers
Learn Ruth McDowell's piecing techniques for making beautiful
flowers. Explore strait seams, Y-seams, and curved seams to sew realistic
blossoms right from the garden. Must be happy using your machine. Ask for
supply list. *Sewing machine and book required. 2 sessions, $64
Sundays 12:30-4:30pm: November 7, 14
Intermediate, Advanced ....................Instructor, Kay Lettau
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*NEW*The
"Ins and Outs" of Piecing with Silk
Aren't these new
silks jut gorgeous? The collections of silk fat quarters are beautifully
coordinated for this Blue Underground pattern. You'll learn about
working with silk while piecing this easy top. Ask for supply list.
*Sewing machine and pattern required. Bring bag lunch. 1
session, $49
Saturday 10am-4pm: October 23
Intermediate, Advanced ................Instructor,
Cyndi Souder
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A Date with Judy
Choose any
of Judy Niemeyer's exciting designs and get started.
Learn paper piecing as well as
how to
piece smooth curves. You'll never be frustrated with skinny
points and bias edges again. The orientation will help you
with decisions on fabric choices. Ask or
click
here for supply list. *Pattern and sewing machine
required (2nd session). Bring bag lunch for the 2nd session.
1 session plus orientation, $64
Saturdays: January 8 (10am-noon), 15 (10am-4pm)
Advanced Beginner, Intermediate
..........................Instructor, Kay Lettau
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*NEW*"Eclipsing"
the Fear of Piecing with Silk
With the Eclipse
pattern from Blue Underground, we will piece with
silk and remove all lingering fears of working with this
truly wonderful fabric. The quilt will shimmer and reflect
light in ways that cotton cannot. Come join us on this
journey. Ask or
click here for supply list.
*Sewing machine and pattern required. Bring bag lunch. 1
session, $49
Saturday 10am-4pm: January 8
Intermediate, Advanced ...........Instructor, Kathy Lincoln
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*NEW*BQ3
Using this new
variation of a Maple Island quilt, set off a special
fabric with a slightly angled segment for some big quilt
fun. Large pieces handled properly result in an exciting,
quick and easy quilt that doesn't take forever to piece. It
could even be ready for the holidays. Ask for
supply list.
*Sewing machine and pattern required. Bring bag lunch. 1
session, $49
Saturday 10am-4pm: December 4
Intermediate, Advanced ..............Instructor, Nancy Karst
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Scrap Solutions
Most of us have
bits and pieces everywhere in our sewing space and there is always an
organizational issue with these glorious scraps. Here is the help you’ve
been looking for. We have scheduled a cutting session to get your
pieces into convenient sizes and storage and then listed two great projects
to use them up!!
Pick-A-Pair Pot Holders
Quick, easy and usable, these cooking necessities will
brighten your kitchen and get you started on a love affair
with scraps. They are insulated so they can be functional
and they make great gifts. If you can't think of cooking
with them, use them as hot pads on the dinner table. Ask or
click here for
supply list. * Sewing machine and pattern required. 1
session, $29
Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm:
October 26
All Levels ..........................Instructor, Lesly-Claire Greenberg
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