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MAY/JUNE 2012
QUILTING, SEWING, KNITTING, & CROCHET CLASSES
(Listings are in order by date of first class.) |
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Thread It!
Johanne Gibson
$35 +BSS
Tue, May 1
9-4 pm
Choose a multi-colored, mottled batik fabric
without a printed design, and let the fabric suggest a
design to you. What do you see ~ big flowers, bold
fruit, a pink flamingo? Think “cloud gazing.” Using a
variety of threads and free-motion stitching, create a
whole cloth design that accentuates how the fabric
speaks to you. Your newly created whole cloth piece
can become a wall hanging, table runner, a tote bag,
or whatever creative idea you interpret. Some experience
with free-motion stitching is required. This is a
fantastic way to improve your free-motion skills.
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Petal Pouch
La Cressa Scherrer
$15* +BSS
Wed, May 2
9-12 pm
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These little bags can be made
in three different sizes, and will
become the perfect accessory for
any occasion. Pouches can be used to
hold small projects with notions, cosmetics or other
little treasures. Choose two favorite fabrics: one for
the outside of the bag, the other for lining (which also
becomes the petals when the drawstring ribbon is
pulled tight.) La Cressa shows you how easy these
bags are to sew just in time for Mother’s Day!
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*Pattern purchase required: Petal Pouches by Valori Wells
Designs
($10.95 less 15% class discount.)
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Elizabeth Hartman Workshops
May 3 - 5
Elizabeth Hartman is a self-taught
designer of patterns for modern sewing
and quilting. She has been making
things all her life, but fell in love with
quilt making in the late 1990’s and
has never looked back. Her first book,
The Practical Guide to Patchwork, was published in
October 2010 by Stash Books and was selected as
the winner in the “How To” category of the 2011 Next
Generation Indie Book Awards. Her second book,
Modern Patchwork, will be published in May 2012.
Elizabeth is a Vice President of the Portland Chapter
of The Modern Quilt Guild and the author of the popular
blog, ohfransson.com. |
Chopped Vegetable Pillows
At the Stitchin' Post
$85* (includes lunch)
Thu, May 3, 2012
9-4 pm |
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Learn a fun and
striking piecing technique
and create a modern
quilted pillow cover! “Chopped Vegetable” pillows are made with a
hybrid of planned and
improvisational piecing,
making them perfect for
quilters who like the idea of “experimentation with
a plan.” Using Elizabeth’s pattern, students will have
four variations for making the pieced stacks in four
different sizes. Make one or make them all! This is a
fun piecing technique that you will want to use again
and again.
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*Pattern Chopped Vegetable Pillows by Elizabeth Hartman is included in workshop price. |
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Presentation & Trunk Show with Elizabeth Hartman
Thursday, May 3, 6pm
$5
Elizabeth’s second book,
Modern Patchwork, will be literally “hot off the presses” when she comes
to visit our guild! In this presentation,
Elizabeth shares quilts from her
new book, as well as a discussion about why so many
quilters today describe themselves as “modern” and
how this relates to the work we do.
Refreshments will be served.
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Rain or Shine
At the Stitchin’ Post
$125* (includes lunches)
Fri & Sat, May 4 and 5
9-4 pm |
The Rain or Shine
quilt is so named because
the blocks equally
resemble a sunburst and
the top of an umbrella!
Students will learn a fun
and versatile block from
Elizabeth’s book, The
Practical Guide to Patchwork,
while working with points and angles. This quilt
is the perfect canvas for bold, modern fabrics. Students
can also use a variety of monochromatic prints
to turn each block into a mini color wheel. Day One of
the workshop will focus on cutting the block fabrics,
planning the block layouts, and sewing the blocks.
Day Two will focus on cutting the sashing fabric and
finishing the blocks with optional rosette details.
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*Book purchase required: The Practical Guide to
Patchwork by Elizabeth Hartman
($24.95 less 15% class
discount.) |
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‘From the Garden’ Series
with Paula Johnson
$15* per class or $45 for all four classes
Paula takes you on an
adventure through the garden,
as you learn to create a variety
of flora and fauna using both
knitting and crochet techniques.
Each three-hour session
focuses on a particular
variety of garden treasure: flowers, vegetables, fruit
or bugs. Your newly created yarn specimens make
wonderful embellishments on tote bags, children’s
clothing, hats, afghans, or use as decorations on
cards and gift packages.
Spring Flowers
Fri, May 4, 2012
10-1 pm |
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Veggie Garden
Fri, May 11, 2012
10-1 pm |
Fanciful Fruit
Fri, May 18, 2012
10-1 pm |
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Bitty Bugs
Fri, May 25, 2012
10-1 pm |
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*Book purchase required: 100 Flowers to Knit& Crochet
by Lesley Stanfield ($21.95 less 15% class
discount.) |
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Of the Earth
with Jean Wells
May 7-11, 2012 |
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At The Stitchin’ Post
$295*
(includes lunches)
Monday-Friday, May 7-11, 2012
9-4 pm
Let the magic “Of
the Earth” be your
inspiration as you explore
design possibilities
in an abstract-like
process of simplifying
what actually exists.
Capture the essence
of your subject and
find your own voice
through a series of
mini assignments. Move on to interpret what you
feel about the earth.
*Book purchase recommended: Intuitive Color and Design by
Jean Wells
($27.95 less15% class discount)
Additional $3 Lab fee payable to instructor at
class.
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Sorry, this class is currently full,
but we are taking names for the waiting list.
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Metolius
Jean Wells
$45* +BSS
Mon, May 14 and 21
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 a “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 great batiks
that work well for fish that she will bring to share
in class. The second session 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.) |
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Dimensional Fabric Flowers
Linda Hossner
$15 +BSS
Wed, May 16
9-12 pm
April showers bring May flowers;
Linda brings you fabric flowers with
realistic dimension. Learn how to
make a three-dimensional flower with a round
center and leaves. Linda will bring different styles of
flowers from which to choose. Students may bring
beads or other embellishments for added creativity.
Fabric flowers can be used as embellishments on quilts, tote bags, clothing, fabric postcards…the possibilities
are endless!
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Josie Bag
Dawn Eby
$35* +BSS
Fri, May 18
9-3 pm
The classic messenger-style
bag gets a stylish upgrade using
fusible piping, buckles, ribbon
and magnetic snaps. Dawn teaches you
how to incorporate all the fun notions! Showcase
your personal creativity even further by featuring
a hand-embroidered panel (see class description
above) on the front flap of your Josie Bag.
*Pattern purchase required: Josie Bag Sewing Card by
Valori Wells Designs
($6.00 less 15% class discount.)
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Pineapple-Mango Salsa
Kathy Shaker
$35 +BSS
Thu, May 17
10-4 pm
This traditional Pineapple block only looks complicated!
Kathy shows you how to cut and piece using a
simplified technique. Students will love the accuracy
and minimal waste this method produces. The quilt
looks stunning made with today’s large contemporary
prints, as well as with batiks or reproduction prints.
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Modern Hexagon
Tamra Dumolt
$35* +BSS
Tue, May 22
9-3 pm
This modern hexagon uses bright fun scraps
and a background fabric to create hexagon blocks,
that when sewn in the right configuration creates
a flower design. Tamra shows you simple steps for
accurately piecing the Y-seams to create the hexagon
blocks. We’ll make one flower in class, which
can be used to make a decorative pillow, or be the
first block towards a bright springtime quilt.
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*Book purchase recommended: Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design & Inspiration by Malka Dubrawsky ($26.95 less
15% class discount.) |
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Playful Patches
Judy Johnson
$20
Thu, May 24
10-1 pm
The focus of this session is
to teach students a variety of different
methods for varying basic
four- and nine-patch blocks. Judy will provide
ideas for “filler blocks” and for block settings - both
alone and in combination with other blocks. A portion
of class time will be used to construct sample
blocks, using fabric provided by Judy. Students are
welcome to bring their own fabric as well.
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Silk Necktie Quilt
Ruth Ingham
$45* +BSS
Wed-Fri, May 31, June 1 and 2
9-1 pm
This Father’s Day, honor Dad with a project made
from his silk neckties (or check out the local thrift
store!) Students will learn how to handle and process
the salvaged silk. Random-shaped pieces of recycled
silk will be sewn to a foundation fabric using a stitch-and-flip technique. Your foundation-pieced cloth can
then be used to make a quilt, handbag, jacket or vest.
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*Book purchase required: Daddy’s Ties by Shirley
Botsford ($16.95 less 15% class discount.)
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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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