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Classes on this page concentrate on patterns, books, & special
machine piecing techniques.
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*NEW*Delectable
Mountains, The Easy Way
Learn a wonderfully simple method for creating
delectable mountains. No more finicky triangles, just strips and
squares which make the block so easy to construct. "Hill Country"
will be a terrific quilt for any room in the house, or for any person lucky
enough to receive it. *Sewing machine and book required. Ask
or click here for supply
list. 1 session, $27
Saturday 1-4pm - August 2
Advanced Beginner.......Instructor, Gwyn Dice
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*NEW*Terrific
Table Runner
This is an attractive and practical table runner from
the pattern "Road to Morocco." Learn quick and easy methods to create
triangle units and how to cut side triangles for correct straight-of-grain
alignment. It only takes three fabrics and you should finish in class.
Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern required. Bring bag lunch.
1 session, $32
Tuesday 10:30am-2:30pm - August 26
All levels.......Instructor, Leslie Pfeifer
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*NEW*Allemande
Get the dance started with a fabric you can't live
without. Fill your dance card with some accents and coordinates and
let the music start!! Make the smaller pinwheels using a quick technique
(perfect for scraps) and learn to press them so they lie flat like they do
with hand piecing. Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern
required. Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $48
Saturday 10am-4pm - July 26
Advanced Beginner.......Instructor, Gwyn Dice
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Barbara's Antique
Learn strip cutting and piecing the easy way. Working
with pairs of fat quarters, you'll see how quickly this great quilt pulls
together. Ours looks perfect for a young girl, but you can also do it
in fire trucks and other novelty prints for guys, or in shirtings and repros
for a real antique look. There are lots of ways to color it and you have the
option of any size from crib to king. Ask
or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine
and pattern required. Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $32
Friday 10:30am-2:30pm - July 11
Beginner.......Instructor, Leslie Pfeifer
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Diamond in the Rough
This is the best and most interesting pattern for
scraps I've ever come upon. In addition to working with lots of fabrics and
colors, you'll also learn the valuable technique of partial seams. Cut using
rulers or Marti Michell templates, or try it both ways and see what
works best for you. Ask or click
here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern
required. Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $48
Tuesday 10am-4pm - August 5
Advanced Beginner, Intermediate.......Instructor,
Leslie Pfeifer
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*NEW*Winner's
Bouquet
New from Atkinson Designs, this unusual quilt
has many variations. Learn to sew smooth, gentle curves using the template
that comes with the pattern. Choose from several options for the centers and
use any color combination. It even works up well with scraps. Ask
or click here for supply list. *
Sewing machine and pattern required. Bring bag lunch. 1 session, $32
Sunday 12-4pm - August 3
Intermediate.......Instructor, Gwyn Dice |
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*NEW*Piecing
Workshop
Learn how to piece flowers and vegetables the Ruth
McDowell way. Experiment with both straight and curved seams and how to
avoid Y-seams. This is strongly recommended if you are enrolled in
the upcoming Ruth McDowell workshops in October and will give you a big
head start on your project. Ask
or click here for supply list. *Sewing
machine required. 1 session, $48
Monday 10am-4pm - August 4
Intermediate.......Instructor, Kay Lettau
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