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FEBRUARY 2013
QUILTING, SEWING, KNITTING, & CROCHET CLASSES
(Listings are in order by date of first class.) |
Fabric Postcard Class
Tonye Phillips
$30* +BSS
Sat, Feb 2
10-3 pm
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Have you long
admired the beautiful
fabric postcards that are
available for sale every
summer at the Sisters
Outdoor Quilt Show™?
We invite you to create and
donate a fabric postcard
(or two!) to the 7th Annual “Wish Upon a Card” Exhibit, Sale & Silent
Auction. Tonye will show you different ways to
create your own personalized pieces of art, which
can actually be sent through the mail.
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This class is currently full, with a waiting list. |
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*$5 Lab Fee payable to instructor at class.
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Journey to Inspired Art
Quilting Club
Jean Wells
$55* +BSS
Sundays ~ Feb 3, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 5 ~
12-4 pm
Continue your art
quilting journey along with
Jean on a monthly basis.
Her new book, Journey
to Inspired Art Quilting,
will be the foundation for
the course. Each month
there will be engaging
assignments, a lecture or
inspirational speaker, and
group participation in constructive critique sessions.
The purpose of the club is to continue to
feed your creativity and build on your experience
in the ongoing journey as an art quilter.
*Book purchase required: Journey to Inspired Art
Quilting by Jean Wells ($29.95 less 15% class
discount.)
Sorry, this club has been cancelled. |
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Beginning Hand Quilting
Janice Demers
$20
Winter Session: Sun, Feb 3
1-4 pm
Learn the basics of hand quilting,
including discussions on needles,
batting, fabric, thread, and thimbles.
We will mark, layer, and start quilting a sample in class.
Be ready to hand quilt one of those quilt tops you’ve
tucked away!
This class is full. |
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Art Party!
$25
Winter ~
Tue, Feb 5 ~ 6-8 pm
Grab your friends
and head down to the
Stitchin’ Post for an
evening of creativity
and fun! Artistic
facilitators will be on
hand to guide you
through a variety of
crafty projects. We
provide the inspiration,
materials and
snacks; you supply the creative touch. Each art party will
feature different projects…you won’t want to miss any!
Advance registration is required as space is limited.
We're sorry,
this class has been cancelled. |
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Fusible Fabric Boxes
Vaunell Temple
$15*
Wed, Feb 6 ~ 9-12 pm
Learn how to make small, medium or large size boxes with fabric, fusible web and
an iron ~ this is a no-sew project!
These boxes are perfect for
gift giving or stashing treasures in your sewing
room. Vaunell will show you all the little tricks she has
learned and then some! This is also a great project
for using up fabric “leftovers”.
*Pattern purchase required: Fusible Fabric Boxes by
Karen West ($8.50 less 15% class discount.)
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This class is currently full,
but we can take names for the waiting list. |
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All Tangled Up
Lawry Thorn
$40* +BSS
**Note New Date & Time**
Class meets two times: Feb 7 & 14 ~
9-1 pm
Use your favorite jelly roll and a background fabric to make this 72” x 72” quilt. Easy cutting and sewing! You will be making square “rings” – three in each block, plus one in the center to hold
everything together. The border fabrics are also created
from the jelly roll strips.
*Pattern purchase required: All Tangled Up by Lawry
Thorn ($8.00 less 15% class discount.)
We're sorry,
this class has been cancelled. |
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Mood Swing
Kathy Shaker
$25* +BSS
Fri, Feb 8 ~
10-2 pm
Another quick and easy-to-piece
quilt! Bring a roll of 2½” strips to make this spectacular
quilt~ value placement is the key to creating
the striking design. Kathy will give tips along the
way for accurate cutting, working with bias edges, and
color placement.
*Book purchase required: Strip Therapy:
Bali Pop
Dynamic Duos by Brenda Henning
($20.95 less 15%
class discount.)
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Log Jam
Jackie Erickson
$25 +BSS
Sat, Feb 9 ~ 10:30-2:30 pm
Ever wonder what to do with all
the scraps left over from quilt projects?
Log Jam is the perfect way to use them up! Free-form blocks are constructed
with irregular size strips of fabric using a log cabin
method. Each block is squared up after achieving the
desired size. Bring your bag of scrap strips and you’ll
be ready to go!
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This class is currently full,
but we can take names for the waiting list. |
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The Salt Box
Tonye Phillips
$35*
Tue, Feb 12
10-4 pm
Mixin’ it up! Take a traditional style and “redecorate” to your heart’s content. Make it crazy or keep
it traditional...it’s your call. This is a needle-turn, hand
appliqué project with a bit of wool thrown in on the
tree. No sewing machine necessary.
*Pattern purchase required: The Saltbox by Tonye Phillips
($9.50 less 15% class discount.)
We're sorry,
this class has been cancelled. |
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Chunky Monkey Runner
Peggy Lindsay
$20* +BSS
Wed, Feb 13
9-1 pm
Use a delightful assortment of
striped fabrics to piece the base of
this runner. Then let the fun begin
as appliqué circles climb all over the runner,
giving it a fun and contemporary look. You’ll go
bananas for Peggy’s twist on freezer paper appliqué technique!
*Book purchase required: Skinny Quilts by Kim Schaefer
($24.95 less 15% class discount.)
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Absolutely Beginning Quilting
Lawry Thorn
$45 +BSS
Pre-class fabric selection: Thu, Feb 14 10-12 pm
Class meets six times: Thu, Feb 21, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28,
& Apr 11 10-1 pm
Have you wanted to make a quilt but don’t know
where to begin? This class is for those with little or
no quilting experience. Learn how to rotary-cut fabric
and piece together basic quilt blocks, while making a
sampler-style quilt. Lawry will take you start-to-finish
through your choice of a 6-, 9-, or 12-block sampler.
(Class attendance on Feb 21 is mandatory.)
Sorry, this class is full. |
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Beginning Knitting
Paula Johnson
$40* +BKS
Winter Session meets six times: Fri, Feb 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15 and 22 ~ 10-12 pm
(Spring Session meets six times: Tue, Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 and 28 ~ 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.
*Book purchase required: Stitch ‘n Bitch Knitter’s Guide by
Debbie Stoller
($15.95 less 15% class discount.)
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Machine Quilting
Lawry Thorn
$30 +BSS
Daytime session meets once: Sat, Feb 16 ~ 10-3 pm
(Evening session meets twice: Mon, Apr 15
& 22 ~ 5:30-8:30 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!
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Off the Wall Quilts
Jean Wells
$25* +BSS
Sun, Feb 17 ~ 10-2 pm
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These fun little quilt boxes are literally “off the
wall.” Jean has discovered a way to turn your mini
quilts into three-dimensional art that can be enjoyed
on a table or shelf (you can hang them on a wall if you
want to!) Not only is the front of the box a mini quilt,
but the four skinny sides are too! Students may bring
already pieced or appliquéd blocks to class, or start
from scratch.
*Book purchase recommended: Intuitive Color and
Design by Jean Wells
($27.95 less 15% class discount.)
Additional $12 Lab fee payable to instructor at class.
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Ultimate “Go To” Bag
Dawn Eby
$15* +BSS
Wed, Feb 20 ~ 9-1 pm
We’re bringing back a favorite
class (The Schlep Bag) with a fun
new twist! Using half-square triangles
(instead of squares) for construction, this
completely reversible bag is a fun exercise in fabric
placement. Be adventurous…use fabrics with various
textures. A scrappy patchwork-style could be fun too!
*Pattern purchase required: The Ultimate “Go To” Bag by
Kreative Keepsakes
($9.00 less 15% class discount.)
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Expressions (Design a Theme Sampler)
June Jaeger
$65 +BSS
Class meets three times: Feb 22, 23 and 24
9-4 pm
This is your chance to be the designer! June
will guide you through the design process of making
your own pattern. You will create a one of a kind
quilt to suit your desires in this three-day workshop.
Problem solving is one of June’s specialties. The use
of Y-seams, stretchers, color, intensity and value are
some of the helpful hints discussed in class. When
the design work is finished you will begin sewing your
project.
We're sorry,
this class has been cancelled.
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Wool Needle Book
Tamra Dumolt
$40* +BSS
Class meets three times: Feb 26, 28 & Mar 12 ~ 9-12 pm
This little project is the perfect
introduction to wool embellishment,
in the style of Sue Spargo. Make
a pretty wool needle book, embellished
with six different embroidery stitches. With sewing
construction in class and embroidery homework, your
project will be complete by the end of the third class.
*$10 Lab Fee payable to instructor at class.
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This class is currently full,
but we can take names for the waiting list. |
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Crochet a Hat
Paula Johnson
$30*
Winter Session meets two times:
Tue, Feb 26 and Mar 5 ~
1-3 pm
(Spring Session meets two times:
Mon, Apr 22 and 29 ~
10-1 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.)
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(Paper Piecing 101 has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.)
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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.
Class Registration Policies and
Procedures
The following applies to all classes offered in
this Class Schedule:
What do I need for class?
Each class has a Supply List. There may be
additional class costs for special sewing supplies,
such as freezer paper for a piecing class, special
templates, or rulers, etc. Fabric requirements will
be listed. Some classes require preparation prior
to your first class, e.g., pre-cutting fabric, bringing
design ideas, etc. Once you register for your class
and receive your Supply List, you will receive a
15% discount on all required supplies. To receive
the discount, you must have your Supply List with
you when you make your purchase.
Registration Procedures
Pre-registration and payment are required.
Register during our Fall/Winter Preview Party
and receive a 10% discount on the fee.
You may register by phone (541-549-6061)
or at the store. You receive a 10% discount any
time you register on-line at www.stitchinpost.
com/classes.html (sorry, discount does not apply
to Clubs, Workshops, Retreats and/or Special
Events).
Class Cancellation Policy
You must cancel at least TEN (10) DAYS prior
to the class for a full refund. If the Stitchin’ Post
cancels a class, you may take a store credit or
request a refund.
Sometimes We Cancel a Class…
On occasion we will cancel a class due to
insufficient enrollment. We make that decision
ten (10) days before the scheduled class. We
recommend that you call to confirm that the class
has met its minimum enrollment and will go on
as scheduled. The safest bet is to do your class
purchases within ten (10) days of the class date. |
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