March 2008
Quilting, Sewing, & Knitting Classes |
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Seaworthy Set-In Circles
Judy Johnson
Mon & Tues, March 3-4 10-4 pm
Advanced Beginning
$45
Feeling nautical? This “fishy” quilt will bring back memories of trips to the coast or favorite seaside adventures. In the first class session, you will construct the background blocks and learn to cut and set perfect circles into the blocks.
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In session two, you will complete the quilt center and pieced border blocks. Try a different theme of your choosing… it would be beautiful in Asian or other ethnic fabrics. Or…the circles could “highlight” large florals, novelty prints, etc.
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Mini Knitting Technique Classes
Every Wednesday here at the Stitchin’ Post from 10-12 pm we will have a mini class focused on specific knitting techniques. After your mini class, we encourage you to stick around and join in on Sit & Knit from 1-4 pm.
Each class is $5 and registration is recommended.
Texture Design Stitches I
Wed, March 5
Learn the Double Seed Stitch and Baubles.
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Knitting in the Round
Wed, March 12
Learn how to knit in the round using circular needles and double pointed needles.
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Texture Design Stitches II
Wed, March 19
Learn the Herringbone and Trellis stitches.
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Cast On Methods
Wed, March 26
Learn to cast on using these different techniques: long-tail cast-on, single cast-on, cable cast-on, knitting- on, Old Norwegian cast-on, invisible (provisional) cast-on, and alternate cable cast-on.
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UFO (aka UnFinished Objects)
1st Wednesdays: January 2, February 6,
March 5, April 2 and May 7 6-9 pm
$7 per session
Bring your unfinished projects to work on
and take in a how-to DVD complete with popcorn.
Our “how-to” movie for the evening is:
March - Coloring with Thread with Ann Fahl
Victoria will be on hand for instruction and encouragement.
Pre-registration is required. A light dinner of pizza & salad will be provided.
Be sure to bring your project, sewing supplies, and your own beverage.
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Quilt 'Til You Wilt Retreat
With Jackie Erickson
At Lake Creek Lodge
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Mar 7-9, 2008
$300 each weekend (add $70 for each extra night)
This winter and spring weekend will offer you an opportunity to finish up some old projects, or start new ones. Take a little break for a walk in the woods or maybe read a book. Spend some time with your friends. It’s your weekend to do what you want to do. Arrive Friday afternoon and stay until Sunday afternoon. If that isn’t enough sewing time, you will have the option of joining us on Thursday evening for an additional $70 (you will need to provide your own meals until Friday’s dinner). We will have a “good fairy” on hand if you need help. Be sure to bring a quilt for “Show and Tell” Saturday night. [Sign Me Up] |
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Surface Design Play Day
Jean Wells & Terri Kirchart
Sat, March 8 1-4 pm
Beginning
$20
Want to have some fun creating textiles? Explore a variety of surface design techniques – paint sticks, stamping, and discharge – to create one-of-a-kind fabrics. This is playtime so come in your old clothes and try some new techniques.
*$15 Lab fee for materials
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Vintage Log Cabin
Jackie Erickson
Mon, March 10 & 17 9-1:30 pm
Advanced Beginning
$45
Have you always wanted to make a log cabin quilt? Well here’s your chance. And, this one is quite easy. The fabrics are very scrappy which give the quilt an old traditional feel. Any bed would be proud to wear it! |
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Let’s Play With AnglePlay
Lawry Thorn
Thurs, March 13 & 27
9:30-1:00 pm
Advanced Beginning
$30
Work with templates and learn technique while Lawry walks you through several of the block samples covered in Margaret J. Miller’s AnglePlay Blocks book.
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We will be working with templates. You may want to purchase the AnglePlay templates or bring your own template plastic and copy the template patterns from the book. We will explore blocks in the first class. In the second class, you will start your project.
*Book purchase required: Angleplay Blocks by Margaret J. Miller ($19.95) less 15% class discount
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Paper Piecing 101
Joyce Boyd $20
Thurs, March 13 5-8:30 pm
Advanced Beginning
$20
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Learn the basic concepts of paper piecing without having to do a large project. We will do a sample section from several quilts to experience the many facets of paper piecing. Enjoy the relaxing class atmosphere while learning a new technique.
*Book purchase recommended: Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson ($14.95) less 15% class discount
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Triangle Frenzy
Candy Woods
Fri, March 14 10-4 pm
Advanced Beginning
$35
Have fun working with equilateral triangles and use up some of the large floral prints from your stash as well as some stripes and other coordinating prints. We will be using a special 60 degree ruler to create a queen-, throw- or twin-sized quilt.
*Pattern Purchase Required: Vernal Equinox by Aardvark Quilts ($9) less 15% class discount |
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Wave Tote/Purse
Terri Kirchart
Fri, March 14 & 21 6-9 pm
Advanced Beginning
$30
This fun and popular tote/purse has four pockets on the outside and a roomy interior. The edges are finished with bias binding for a tailored look. Terri will take you step-by-step through the construction and machine quilting embellishment.
*Pattern purchase required: Wave Tote/Purse ($12.50) less 15% class discount
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Oh Sew Easy Life Style
Tips, Tricks & Temptations
With Val and Carolyn
Saturday, March 15
10:30-3:00
$20 includes light lunch
Reservations Required
Meet and share in the work of two talented designers. Val and Carolyn will show you several of the projects from their new book and demonstrate some of the simple steps to making them. These stylish projects are great for gifts as well as for your own home. Bring a pair of scissors, as you will get to make something – a very fun project!
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Triple Squares Scrap Bag
Dawn Eby
Sun, March 16 11:30-2:30 pm
Beginning
$20
This is a great beginning sewing class to make a fun and sassy scrap bag. You will learn to customize it any way you like with whatever fabric choices you like.
*Pattern purchase required: Triple Squares Scrap-bag by Jamie Kalvestran ($8.50) less 15% class discount
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Firefly
Annette Caldwell
Tues, March 18 & 25 10-4
Advanced Beginning
$45
Learn paper piecing and curves to make a gorgeous wall hanging using Val’s Firefly pattern from her new book Simple Start Stunning Finish. If you would rather use a New York Beauty pattern or Sisters Scape pattern that you already own** – either will work! All these patterns incorporate the same techniques. |
*Book Purchase Required: Simple Start Stunning Finish ($27.95) less 15% class discount
**If you choose another New York Beauty or Sister Scape pattern, you will need to purchase and bring those patterns to class.
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Circle Tote
Debi Pryor
Thurs, March 20, 27 & April 3 9:30-12:30 pm
Advanced Beginning
$45
We will make this fabulous and stylish tote using multiple yarns (intarsia), the mattress stitch and felting.
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*Pattern purchase required: Leigh Radford’s Circle Tote ($6) less 15% class discount
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Folded Log Cabin
Sarah Kaufman
Thurs & Fri,
March 20 & 21
1-4 pm
Advanced Beginning
$40
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Again, back by popular demand, Sarah will teach her unusual technique for her stunning log cabin blocks. Specifically, you will receive detailed instruction for the construction of Court-house Steps or Traditional Log Cabin blocks, the process of assembling the blocks, applying hand quilt stitches and finishing. Start and finish a small pillow top, table runner or wall piece just in time for Easter!
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Two-Step Shuffle
Lawry Thorn
Sat, March 22
(Moved from February 2)
9:30-4:00 pm
Advanced Beginning
$35
This quilt design is fun and easy to cut and sew. Select five pairs of fabrics – they will be cut, sewn and re-cut. You will arrange the blocks and incorporate large squares of your favorite or theme fabric. |
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Entrelac Bag
Sharon Karr
Thurs, March 27 5-9 pm
& April 3 5-8 pm
Intermediate
$30
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Entrelac knitting is easier than it looks. In this class, we will knit an entrelac purse, in the round, using a variegated yarn. You will learn five steps to knitting triangles and diamonds that provide the woven look of entrelac knitting. In addition, you can learn to knit backwards to avoid the purl stitch and how to cast on using the provisional method.
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Design Principles 101
Catherine Conkey
Fri, March 28 9-4 pm
Intermediate
$50
This fun and freeing technique class is perfect for learning design principles as they relate to unity, creating a focal point, the “golden mean,” and many more design principles artists use in their work. We will explore basic art design principles and apply them in a fabric collage. Each student will leave class with a finished composition and a new way to look at quilts!
*No sewing machine needed. |
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Log Cabin Fragments:
Table Runner With Appliqué
Joanne Myers
Sat, March 29 & April 5 10-1 pm
Beginning
$30
Learn a simple appliqué of leaves set on rectangles as a basis for this log cabin table runner. We will cover needle turn appliqué in the first class followed by simple pieced blocks in the second class.
*Book purchase required: Amish Inspired Quilts by Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins ($26.95) less 15% class discount
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Two Quilts, One Pattern!
Joanne Myers
Mon, March 31, April 7 & 14
10-1 pm
Advanced Beginning
$45
Make two beautiful and very different looking quilts with one pattern – a bamboo design and a pinwheel design. We will cover quick and easy piecing techniques to create these two very different quilts.
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*Pattern Purchase Required: Bamboo and Pinwheels by From Me to You ($9.50) less 15% class discount
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Absolutely Beginning Quilting
Lawry Thorn
Mon, March 31, April 7, 14, 21,
May, 5 & 19 6-9 pm
Beginning
$45
Have you wanted to make a quilt but don’t know where to begin? This is the class for people with little or no experience. You will learn to rotary cut and make basic quilt blocks while making a sampler-style quilt. Lawry will take you start-to-finish through this 6-, 9- or 12-block sampler. You choose the size that suits you. |
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