Go Fly a Kite
Karen Shadley
$35* +BSS
Mon, Apr 1 ~ 9-2 pm

The diamond-shaped blocks in this quilt resemble kites floating in the air. Is there a special little someone for whom you would like to make this fun, spring quilt? Join Karen as she shares the “Take 5” concept: take five minutes, choose five fabrics (plus a background fabric) and in five hours complete a quilt top. It couldn’t be easier!

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*Book purchase recommended: More Take 5 Quilts by Kathy Brown ($24.99 less 15% class discount).

Elsie and Paige
Tamra Dumolt
$25* +BSS
Tue, Apr 2 ~ 9-2 pm

Pick out your favorite charm squares to make the primary block and then choose which setting (Elsie or Paige) you want to use for this lap-sized quilt. This pattern is particularly fun in bright, contemporary colors, but would also be attractive in batiks or reproduction fabrics.

We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.

*Pattern purchase required: Elsie and Paige by Carlene Westberg Designs ($9.50 less 15% class discount.)

Finnelopy
Annette Caldwell
$30* +BSS
Sat, Apr 6 ~ 10-3 pm

Diagonal strips of piecing are used to accent a beautiful theme print fabric in this lap-sized quilt. Annette teaches you how to cut and sew strips together to create the chevron effect in this quilt designed by Valori Wells.

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*Pattern purchase required:
Finnelopy Sewing Card by Valori Wells Designs
($5.00 less 15% class discount.)

Slightly Curvaceous
Judy Johnson
$20 +BSS
Sun, Apr 7 ~ 1-4 pm

Learn how to create curve-pieced units from free-form cutting method. Additional resources will be suggested and a portion of class will be spent making sample blocks using fabric Judy provides (or bring your own scraps).

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Lace-Back Fingerless Gloves
Paula Johnson
$30* +BKS
Class meets two times: Tue, Apr 9 and 16 ~ 10-1 pm

Join Paula in this fun class learning how to read lace charts. This popular Churchmouse pattern offers three different fingerless glove possibilities, including a beaded version! Students will also learn how to create invisible seams for finishing the gloves.

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*Pattern purchase required:
Lace-Back Fingerless Gloves by Churchmouse Classics ($7.00 less 15% class discount.)

Contemporary Snowball
Jackie Erickson
$20* +BSS
Tue, Apr 9 ~ 9-1 pm

Using 5” charm squares along with a few complementary solids, Jackie shows you how to turn a very traditional snowball block into a fantastic contemporary quilt. Sharpen your cutting, pressing and piecing skills with tips along the way. Jackie will also discuss fabric and color choices, as well as placement.

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*Magazine purchase required: Quilt Sampler Ultimate Shop Hop Fall/Winter 2011 by Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications ($6.99 less 15% class discount.)

Spool Flower Pincushion
Jackie Erickson
$15*
Wed, Apr 10 ~ 9-12 pm

Learn how to make one of Jackie’s all-time favorite little pincushions ~ the Spool Flower. Start with a vintage thread spool, add wool petals and a felted wool ball, and then embellish with beads for a sparkly finish. Just like real flowers, each one is unique!

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Tobacco Leaf
Barbara Ferguson
$40* +BSS
Class meets two times: Fri, Apr 12 and 26 ~ 9-1 pm

Put a modern twist on an old favorite. This tobacco leaf quilt utilizes some of the more advanced techniques in quilting: paper piecing, bias binding and curved piecing. Barbara eases you through the challenging areas and leads you step-by-step to a fabulous quilt.

We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.

*Book purchase required:
Modern Quilts Traditional Inspirations by Denyse Schmidt ($29.95 less 15% class discount.)

Machine Quilting
Lawry Thorn
$30 +BSS
Evening session meets twice: Mon, Apr 15 and 22 ~ 5:30-8:30 pm
(Daytime session meets once: Sat, Feb 16 ~ 10-3 pm)

Learn all of the “ins” and “outs” of machine quilting, including tips, quilting ideas, and the right threads and needles to use. Practice time is given, as well as time to start quilting on a larger project. You’ll be a pro before you know it!

We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.

Crochet a Hat
Paula Johnson
$30*
Spring Session meets two times:
Mon, Apr 22 and 29 ~ 10-1 pm

(Winter Session meets two times:
Tue, Feb 26 and Mar 5 ~ 1-3 pm)

Take your crochet skills to the next level as you
crochet a hat. Students will learn two techniques for
crocheting in the round. Learn about shaping techniques
of increasing and decreasing stitches.

We're sorry, this class has been cancelled

*Book purchase recommended: The Happy Hooker: Stitch ‘n Bitch Crochet
by Debbie Stoller ($15.95 less 15% class discount.)

Firefly Sewing Envelope
Barbara Ferguson
$50* +BSS
Class meets three times: Tue, Apr 23, 30 & May 14 ~ 9-1 pm

This sewing envelope has a place for everything! Combine wool and cotton to make whimsical appliqués and embellish (in the style of Sue Spargo) with thread, ribbon, beads and buttons . Personalize the envelope for all your favorite take-along tools.

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*Pattern purchase required: Firefly Sewing Envelope by Sue Spargo ($10.50 less 15% class discount.)

Pinwheel Pillow
Candy Woods
$15* +BSS
Wed, Apr 17 ~ 9-12 pm

Learn how to use the Twister Tool – create fun pinwheel designs which are quick and simple to make! Candy shows you how to make a cute 16” pillow top using the Lil’ Twister Tool. Once you learnthe technique, you will want to move on to table runners and quilts.

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*Template purchase required: Lil’ Twister by CS Designs
($12.00 less 15% class discount.)

Beginning Knitting
Paula Johnson
$40* +BKS
Spring Session meets six times:
Tue, Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 and 28 ~ 10-12 pm

(Winter Session meets six times:
Fri, Feb 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15 and 22 ~ 10-12 pm)

Make a scarf as you learn the basics of knitting: casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, rib stitch and binding off to complete the project. Students will make a bonus project, as Paula teaches one method of increasing and decreasing stitches and discusses other possibilities. New skills will include learning to read a pattern, understanding gauge, andjoining yarns.

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*Book purchase required:
Stitch ‘n Bitch Knitter’s Guide by Debbie Stoller ($15.95 less 15% class discount.)

Beyond Beginning Quilting
Lawry Thorn
$45 +BSS
Class meets four times: Tue, Apr 23, 30, May 14 & 28
5:30-8:30 pm

Ready for the next step after Absolutely Beginning Quilting? Learn new techniques that will decrease your cutting time and help your piecing be more accurate, while making a combination of 6” and 12” blocks. Learn how to plan, graph and create an interesting setting for your quilt blocks. We will be working with quarter-square and half-square triangle rulers.

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*Tool purchases required: 96/96L Half-Square Triangle Ruler and 98/98L Quarter-Square Triangle Ruler
($14.00 each, less 15% class discount.)
Book purchase recommended: Quick & Easy Block Tool
from C&T ($16.95 less 15% class discount.)

Art of Sashiko
Bev King
$15 +BSS
Wed, Apr 24 ~ 9-12 pm


Learn to quilt using the Japanese method of Sashiko. In class we will quilt a block or two, using the patterns provided. This is a simple way of quilting that adds special detailing to your projects. We are quilting with just one layer of fabric; you may take your sample home and create something of your choice. Ideas for how to use your sample will be discussed in class.

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*Book purchase recommended: Paradise Stitched by Sylvia Pippen ($29.95 less 15% class discount.)

Two for One Deal
Tamra Dumolt
$30* +BSS
Thu, Apr 25 ~ 9-3 pm

At a glance you might think this is just a simple square-in-a-square quilt. But wait…there’s more! With just one strip set, you get two (yes two!) very different looking blocks. No two blocks in this quilt are exactly the same. Be the first in your quilting circle to learn how to use the Creative Grids 90º Double Strip Ruler and see how versatile this amazing tool is. Hurry…this is a limited time offer!

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*Tool purchase required: 90º Double Strip Ruler by Creative Grids
($27.00 less 15% class discount.)

Simple Summer Wrap
Pat Drake
$30* +BKS
Class meets three times: Thu, Apr 25, May 9 and 23 ~ 10-12 pm

Even in the warmest weather shoulders can get chilly when the sun goes down. Delight in the soft warmth of this simple summer wrap. This comfortable wrap calls for cotton yarn and is easy to make in the stockinette stitch with a seed stitch border. For those who have taken Beginning Knitting, this is a fantastic “next step” class.

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*Pattern purchase required: Summer Wrap #74 by Mac& Me
($7.00 PDF download at http://macandme.net/patterns/summer-wrap-74)

Overleaf Lodge, Yachats, Oregon
$195*
(Price does not include lodging)
Thursday-Sunday,
April 25-28, 2013**

Join us for a relaxing weekend get-away at the beach! Bring your sewing, knitting, or reading to the Overleaf Lodge in scenic Yachats, Oregon. Savor the many nearby coastal attractions and enjoy walks along the gorgeous rocky coastline. All of the Overleaf rooms have spectacular ocean views. Take advantage of the Overleaf in-house spa and be spoiled by the “good fairies” available to help you with your projects. Register early, as this retreat fills quickly! Don’t forget to bring an item to share at “Show & Tell.”

*Price includes 4-day access to the Overleaf Conference Center, three lunches and daily snacks. You are responsible for booking your room(s). Rooms begin at $82.50 per night based on double occupancy.

**Check-in 3 pm; check-out 11 am. For more information, go to www.overleaflodge.com.

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Folded Log Cabin
Sarah Kaufman
$40* +BSS
Sat, Apr 27 ~ 9-4 pm

Learn the technique for folded log cabin blocks from the woman who wrote the book on the subject! Sarah teaches you her unique method for creating bold and handsome blocks with great depth. Narrow, folded log cabin strips are stacked and stitched onto foundation squares and then sashed together to complete a fabulous wall quilt. A complete trunk show~ with special framing and hanging techniques~ always accompanies this class!

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*Book purchase recommended:
Folded Log Cabin Quilts; Create Depth in Classic Block ·
From Traditional to Contemporary, by Sarah Kaufman
($16.95 less 15% class discount).

Shades of Grey Skinny Quilt
Sue McMahan
$20* +BSS
Sun, Apr 28 ~ 12-4 pm

Working from the book Skinny Quilts, Sue offers this fun project that can be used as a table runner, a bed runner, or a decorative wall hanging. Use a combination of black and neutral colored fabrics to create this classic pieced runner with timeless appeal. Sue has made some changes to the original design and she teaches you how to make creative changes that can make your quilt uniquely yours.

We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.

*Book purchase required: Skinny Quilts by Kim Schaefer
($24.95 less 15% class discount.)

Greenwich Bag
Dawn Eby
$30* +BSS
Mon, Apr 29 ~
9-3 pm

Just in time for summer, the Greenwich Bag is great for all your daily needs.
The simple drawstring adds a nice touch and allows quick access in and out of the bag. Dawn teaches you how to create the stylish, braided handles.

We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.

*Pattern purchase required: Greenwich Bag Sewing Card
by Valori Wells Designs
($6.00 less 15% class discount.)