Slide Show
Annette Caldwell
$30* +BSS
Fri, Mar 1 ~ 10-3 pm

No matter how many times we recreate this quilt, in any fabric combination, the results have always been stunning! Let Annette show you how to create a showstopper of your own. With simple piecing techniques, this quilt comes together quickly. You get to choose what size to make, from baby to king-size.

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*Pattern purchase required: Slide Show by Atkinson designs
($8.50 less 15% class discount.)

Meet Me Around the Block
Dawn Eby
$30* +BSS
Sat, Mar 2 ~ 10-3 pm

Using partial seams, create a stunning table topper, wall hanging, or even make a lap-sized quilt by adding an extra row or two…the choice is yours. Dawn takes the fear out of using partial seams and helps students with color choices to create a pleasing palette.

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*Pattern purchase required:
Meet Me Around the Block by Kreative Keepsakes ($9.00 less 15% class discount.)

Metolius
Jean Wells
$50* +BSS
Class meets two times: Mar 4 and 5
9-3 pm

A single trout is suspended in the beautiful waters of the Metolius River, one of Jean’s favorite places on earth! You can choose to make this wall quilt or expand on the concept and create a larger quilt. The first session will be spent creating the water (using the gentle curve method of piecing developed by Jean) and a short session on free motion quilting. Students will audition fabrics for the trout. Jean has lots of great batiks that work well for fish that she will bring to share in class. The second class will be spent designing and stitching the large trout and learning how to finish it with appliqué.

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*Pattern purchase required: Metolius by Jean Wells ($10.95 less 15% discount.)

Luna
Jackie Erickson
$20* +BSS
Thu, Mar 7 ~ 2-5 pm

Designed by Valori Wells, Luna is a simple modern quilt that sews together very quickly. One of the best features is no binding! Jackie shows you how to finish your quilt using a pillowcase turn method.

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*Purchase required: Jenaveve Pattern Booklet by Valori Wells Designs ($12.00 less 15% class discount.)

It’s Magic
Kathi Yanamura
$25* +BKS
Class meets two times: Sat, Mar 9 & 16 ~ 1-3 pm

Learn how to guarantee your gloves and socks finish as a matching pair! Kathi teaches you the Magic Loop technique for knitting two gloves at the same time using one long circular needle. Both gloves will be the same size and both will be finished at the same time! Kathi will share tips for keeping yarn from tangling while using more than one ball at a time and other applications for Magic Loop technique will be discussed.

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*Pattern purchase required: Ferryboat Mitts by Churchmouse Classics ($5.00 less 15% class discount.)

Beginning Crochet
Paula Johnson
$40*
Class meets six times: Mon, Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 8, & 15
10-12 pm

Make a scarf or small afghan using blocks made from basic crochet stitches. Learn chain, single-crochet, half double-crochet, double-crochet, v-stitch, shell stitch and granny-square stitches. Also learn to join new colors, finishing, gauge, pattern reading, and more.

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

Summer Highlights Diamonds
Jackie Erickson
$20* +BSS
Tue, Mar 12 ~ 1-5 pm

This quilt showcases largescale prints to their best advantage. The pattern consists of diamonds in two different sizes; the smaller diamonds are bordered while the larger diamonds are not. Let Jackie take away any fear of working with templates and she can show you how to work with directional fabrics.

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*Magazine purchase required: Quilt Trends Magazine
Fall 2012 ($6.99 less 15% class discount.)

English Paper-Piecing
Jackie Erickson
$15
Wed, Mar 13~ 9-11 am

Learn the joys of English paper piecing as Jackie shows you how to connect the hexagons. Make just a few hexagons to use as an accent on pillows, tote bags or placemats. Make many hexagons for a table or bed runner and if you’re really ambitious make LOTS of hexagons for a quilt! Simple hand sewing makes this project very portable on road trips. Bring your own scraps to work from or purchase a kit from Jackie during class.

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Rosalie Quilt
Annette Caldwell
$35* +BSS
Fri, Mar 15 ~ 9-4 pm

Hexagons are all the rage! Using contemporary and solid fabrics with modern appeal, the Rosalie Quilt is an updated version of the traditional hexagon quilt pattern. Annette guides you through this deceptively simple hexagon quilt with no Y-seams! Pattern has two different sized hexagon blocks to choose from, resulting in either a lap or twin sized quilt.

We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.

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

Color Work Runner
Jean Wells
$35* +BSS
Sat, Mar 16 ~ 10-3 pm

Discover the fun of cutting without rulers in this simple pieced table runner. Not only will you practice cutting and sewing gentle curves but will have an opportunity to play with color and learn how to make the colors flow through the runner. This technique can easily be adapted for a larger project.

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*Pattern purchase required: Color Work Table Runners by Jean Wells Designs ($10.95 less 15% class discount.)

Landscape Scarf
Ginn Staines
$35 +BKS
Class meets three times: Thu, Mar 21, 28 and Apr 11 ~
10-1pm

Create a stylish landscape scarf to wear any season. Chevrons of garter, seed, stockinette, moss and reverse stockinette stitches are separated by rows of eyelet. Ginn teaches you how read a knitting chart, how to decrease, and all the stitches you need to make this beautiful scarf.

We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.

Everyday Satchel
Dawn Eby
$35* +BSS
Sun, Mar 17
10-3 pm

Dawn has designed a bag that is roomy on the inside, but not too big to carry everywhere. This is a great bag to customize any way you like; with pockets for glasses, a tablet, checkbook, you name it. Dawn will even show you how to add a zippered pocket, if you want one!

We're sorry, this class has been cancelled.

*Pattern purchase required: Everyday Satchel by Kreative Keepsakes
(9.00 less 15% class discount.)

Just Spoolin’ Around
Candy Woods
$20 +BSS
Wed, Mar 20 ~ 9-1 pm

As quilters, we love to use every little bit of fabric we get our hands on. Here is the perfect project for using the selvages! Candy has designed a bright, fun quilt using fabric selvages, which resemble spools of thread. Wouldn’t this be the perfect wall hanging in your sewing room, showcasing fabric selvages from your favorite fabric designers?

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Binding Techniques
Ruth Ingham
$20
Sun, Mar 24 ~ 12-4 pm

Learn several different ways to finish your quilts. Each student should bring a quilt top and Ruth will discuss different finishing techniques that best suit the design of the quilt.

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Bamboo Shade
Laura Simmons
$25* +BSS
Mon, Mar 25 ~ 9-2 pm

This contemporary table runner is very attractive and easy to make. Choose your favorite colors and add spark to any room. Laura teaches you time saving method for chain piecing and shows how the pattern can be adapted to make coordinating placemats.

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*Pattern purchase required: Bamboo Shade by Aardvark Quilts ($8.00 less 15% class discount.)

Easy Slider Bag
Sally Brittain
$20* +BSS
Tue, Mar 26 ~ 9-1 pm

This versatile bag converts from a purse to a backpack with straps that slide into place. You will learn basic bag construction using Soft & Stable Interfacing to give nice body to your bag. Sally also shows you how to make custom pockets to suit your needs and an easy way to make the straps.

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*Pattern purchase required:
Easy Slider! by Vanilla House Designs ($10.00 less 15% class discount.)

Bridget’s Bagette
Vaunell Temple
$15* +BSS
Wed, Mar 27 ~ 9-12 pm

This is the perfect bag for storing all your fun little stuff; think sewing notions, jewelry, coupons, hair accessories, parts, pieces, and things! Vaunell shares tips for working with clear vinyl and putting in zippers. Two fat quarters are enough fabric for all three bags.

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*Pattern purchase required: Bridget’s Bagettes by Atkinson Designs ($7.00 less 15% class discount.)

Central Oregon Landscape
June Jaeger
$50* +BSS
Class meets two times: March 29 and 30 ~ 10-4 pm

Choosing one of June’s newest Log Cabin Quiltworks patterns, you will create your favorite Central Oregon landscape. Let June be your guide as you journey step-by-step through the fusible appliqué process to create your personal wall hanging. Borders and finishing techniques will be covered, as well as landscape quilting.

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*Pattern purchase required:
Choose a Log Cabin Quiltworks pattern by June Jaeger ($12.50 less 15% class discount.)

Turkish Bed Socks
Paula Johnson
$25* +BKS
Class meets three times: Fri, Mar 29, Apr 5 & 12 ~ 10-11:30 am

Make a wonderful pair of “bed” socks using the popular pattern from Churchmouse Yarns. In this advanced beginner class, students will be knitting in the round using their choice of method: on circular needles or double-pointed needles. Students will also learn how to pick up stitches and construction of sock toes.

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*Pattern purchase required: Turkish Bed Socks by Churchmouse Classics ($5.00 less 15% class discount.)