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DECEMBER 2009
QUILTING, KNITTING, & SEWING CLASSES
(Listings are in order by date of first class.) |
Crochet a Teddy Bear
Debi Pryor
Tuesday, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 9 - 12 noon
Advanced Beginning
$40
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This the perfect class for expanding your basic crochet
techniques while making cute toys. You will get lots of practice increasing and
decreasing stitches, reading a pattern, and finishing. |
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Grandmother’s Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
Jackie Erickson
Wednesday, December 2 & 16, 2 - 5 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$30
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This is a traditional
quilt but would be striking
in any color palate. You
will learn a few new simple
techniques. The best part
of all is no “Y” seams! The
size of your quilt will vary
depending on the number
of blocks and size of strips you use. We used 2½”
strips. |
*Pattern purchase required: Modern Classic Collection: Grandmother’s Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt by Jackie
Erickson ($9.95 less 15% class discount).
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Carmen
June Jaeger
Thursday, December 3, 9:30 - 4:30 pm
All Levels BSS*
$35
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Here is a quick quilt, great for that new baby or a
throw for the sofa. Come with your pre-cut strips and
finish this quilt top in class. June will assist you with
helpful hints as you progress. Beginners as well as
advanced quilters will enjoy this class. So, bring your
lunch and we will picnic as we sew.
*Pattern purchase required: Carmen by Valori Wells
Designs ($10.95 less 15% class discount).
We're sorry, this class
has been cancelled. |
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Slide Show
Ann Richardson
Friday, December 4, 9 - 4 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$35
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This is a great quilt for that fabulous focus fabric
(say that five times fast!) you’ve been hanging on to.
Whether you’re just getting started with quilting or
an experienced piecer, this quilt will go together fast,
especially with some pre-class cutting. We will cover
fabric selection and coordination with your focus
fabric, cutting techniques, pressing, strip piecing, and
quilting. |
*Pattern purchase required: Slide Show by Atkinson
Designs ($8.50 less 15% class discount).
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Surface Design Play Day
Barbara Baker
Saturday, December 5,
9 - 4 pm
All Levels
$35*
Explore the exciting world of surface art. Learn
how to apply paints, paintsticks, stenciling, stamping,
and more. This is a hands-on class with plenty of time
to play and create.
*$15 lab fee payable at class.
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Off the Wall Quilts
Jean Wells
Monday, December 7, 10:30 - 3 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$30
These are literally “off the wall” small quilt designs
that Jean created by covering painter’s canvases. The
top and sides are pieced. Fabric is sewn to the back.
These little pieces of art can be placed on a shelf
or table, or hung on the wall. Jean uses her small “intuitive quilt designs”, but you could bring a pieced
or appliquéd block for the top and we will work on the
sides and assemble the piece in class.
*Bring a small canvas that has been stretched over a frame.
See the Supply List for more details. [Sign Me Up] |
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Sweet Insanity
Vickie Anast
Tuesday, December 8 & 15, 9 - 3 pm
Intermediate BSS*
$45 |
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This intricate-looking quilt is made easy with the
Super 60° Ruler. Using diamond and triangles, Vickie
will share with you her simple techniques to make this
sweet quilt.
*Super 60° Clearview Triangle Ruler required ($19 less
15% class discount). |
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Let’s Get Technical!
Every second and fourth Wednesday at the Stitchin’ Post from 9-12
noon, we will have a mini class focused on specific knitting and crochet
techniques. Debi Pryor will walk you through these focused classes.
Reading Patterns for Knitting
Beginning - December 9
9 - 12 noon
Each session costs $10.
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Fibonacci Goes Floral
Judy Johnson
Thursday, December 10, 9 - 4* pm
Advanced Beginning BSS
$35
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Learn all about cutting identical block pieces from
layered fabric and a bit of simple but useful mathematics!
While creating this vibrant wall hanging or lap
quilt, the center of which was created from a single
piece of fabric, you will also learn a little bit about Fibonacci
number sequence and geometric transformations.
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Part of the secret to success is in the selection
of appropriate fabric so optional pre-class “assisted
shopping time” is provided for those who wish Judy’s
help.
The remaining class time should be adequate
for cutting and assembling the modified four-patch
blocks and completing the quilt center. You’ll leave
with an almost finished quilt top!
*The first hour of class will be “assisted shopping time” for
those of you wishing Judy’s help. The actual class starts
at 10 am.
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Drawstring Project Bag
Laura Simmons
Friday, December 11, 9 - 12 noon
All Levels BSS*
$20
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Drawstring project bags
are perfect for organizing
one’s knitting or sewing
projects. They also make
perfect gift bags. There
are three sizes to pick from.
Once you understand the
technique, you can create
your own sizes.
*Pattern purchase required: Project Bags Sewing Cards
by Valori Wells Designs ($3 less 15% class discount).
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Collaborative Chicks
Saturdays; September 19, October 17, November 21,
December 19, January 16, February 20 (note new date)
10 - 4 pm
Advanced Beginning BSS*
$40 each class or $200 for all six classes (includes lunches)
Six Stitchin’ Post quilt instructors (the collaborative chicks) have
joined together to explore quilts in Freddy & Gwen Collaborate
Again: Freewheeling Twists on Traditional Quilt Designs, by Gwen
Marston and Freddy Moran. Six months, one Saturday each month,
will be devoted to a workshop with a different instructor. Each
instructor has chosen a quilt from the book and will interpret it in
their own color and fabric style palette, adding their personal flair
and expertise. In March, when Freddy and Gwen return to teach
a workshop, we will host an evening Show and Tell event with the class/club
quilts. The finished quilts will also be in a special exhibit at the Sisters Outdoor
Quilt Show’s 35th anniversary.
The classes will be limited to 24 students and will include a light lunch. Sign
up for all six classes and receive one class free or take what you like. If you are
a six-month member you are also invited to create a “self portrait chick” that will
be added to the Collaborative Chicks banner for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
special exhibit.
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Posies
Jackie Erickson
Saturday, December 19,
10 - 4 pm
Let’s learn an alternative, freed-up version of the traditional basket quilt.
[Sign Me Up]
*Book Purchase Required:
Freddy & Gwen Collaborate Again: Freewheeling Twists
on Traditional Quilt Designs by Freddy Moran and Gwen Marston ($24.95 less 15%
class discount) |
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End of Year Sale
December 26 - January 3
25% off everything in the store!
Sorry, sale applies to in-person purchases only. |
How do I rate my Skill Level?
(Sewing)
Beginning: I have little or no experience with quilt making
Advanced Beginning: I have experience with rotary cutter and piecing
Intermediate: I am comfortable with interpreting patterns and designs
Advanced: I am comfortable with all levels of designing, sewing,
and creating quilts
What are my Basic Sewing
Supplies (BSS)?
BSS includes sewing machine in good working
order, rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler, scissors, tape
measure, pencil, pins, and seam ripper.
(Knitting/Crochet)
Beginning: Little or no experience knitting or
crocheting.
Advanced Beginning: Experience with the following: knit and purl, cast
on and bind off, increase/decrease stitches,
and knitting in the round. Ability to read simple
patterns and an understanding of making and
calculating gauge samples. Knowledge of simple
pattern stitches is very helpful.
Use of double pointed needles and basic finishing
techniques are also helpful.
Intermediate: Ability to read and understand
moderately complex patterns – such as garments – and experience with simple color changes.
Knowledge of cable stitches, beginning lace
stitches, the ability to short row and experience
with a three needle bind-off are recommended.
Advanced: Experience with adjusting and adapting
patterns, gauge, and size. Also an understanding
of knitting and crocheting terminology
(abbreviations), and interpreting stitch charts.
Experience with Fairisle, Intarsia, Entrelac, Aran,
and Kitchner stitches is also recommended.
Be sure to read and understand our Class Registration Policies and
Procedures on our Class Directory page. |
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