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NOVEMBER 2011
QUILTING, SEWING, KNITTING, & CROCHET CLASSES
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Design a Tee Shirt Quilt
Judy Johnson
$20
Tuesday, November 1
10-1 pm
Bring your favorite collection of
themed tee shirts to class and Judy
will help you develop a personalized
plan for turning them into a
one-of-a-kind quilt or wall hanging. You will learn how
to prepare the tee shirts for use in your project. Judy
will give fabric suggestions to support your collection.
No construction will be done in class, but you will
leave with a design plan, the “how to” knowledge, and
the motivation to get your project started ASAP!
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Cathedral Window Technique
Beverly King
$15 +BSS
Wednesday, November 2
9-12 pm
Beverly will teach you the
traditional technique of creating
a Cathedral Window block. She
will then share ideas for how to use
the block to create an ornament, a tote, or something
fun to give as a gift. With some machine sewing and
some hand sewing, you will create something truly
special!
Sorry, this class is full,
but we will take names for the waiting list.
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Biscuit Basket
Dawn Eby
$25* +BSS
Thursday, November 3
9-1 pm |
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Using 2 ½” fabric strips and pre-cut strips of Craf-Tex, this woven basket is fun and easy to assemble.
Dawn will share her helpful tips for holding it all
together. Made with seasonal fabrics, the basket will
look great on your Thanksgiving table, holding greeting
cards at Christmas, or filled with Easter treats next
spring. For everyday use, this basket is just the right
size for storing sewing patterns, CDs and videos.
*Pattern purchase required: Biscuit Basket by Aunties Two
($9.50 less 15% class discount.)
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Contemporary Christmas Stocking*
Catherine Childress
$40
Thursday, November 3 ~ 10-4 pm
Thursday, November 10 ~ 10-1 pm and
Thursday, November 17 ~ 10-1 pm
Knit a Christmas stocking you design yourself!
Class will focus on color and design, to give your
stocking contemporary style. Students will learn how
to follow a chart, carry colors using the Fair Isle technique,
and duplicate stitch. Catherine will have image
charts available for design work.
*Prerequisite Class-Knitting a Sock on Two Circular
Needles.
We're sorry, this class has been cancelled. |
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Machine Quilting
Lawry Thorn
$35 +BSS
Saturday, November 5
10-3 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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Sorry, this class is full,
but we will take names for the waiting list.
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Binding Techniques
Ruth Ingham
$25*
Sunday, November 6
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.
*Book purchase recommended: Borders & Finishing
Touches by Bonnie Browning ($22.95 less 15% class
discount.)
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L-Squared
Sarah Kaufman
$35 +BSS
Sunday, November 13
10-4pm
L-Squared is an easy lap quilt made from fat quarters.
Sarah teaches you how to stack and cut your
fat quarters into units that stitch together quickly. The
end result is a quick quilt that looks like complicated
piecing.
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Fall and Holiday Card Making
Anne French
$15*
Wednesday, November 16
9-11 am
Anne shows you how to create
seasonal cards and gift tags from
paper, fabric and fun embellishments.
Learn different uses of a die-cutting
machine to create one-of-a-kind greetings. Students
will leave with at least two completed cards and three
or four gift tags.
*$15 Lab fee payable to instructor at class.
Sorry, this class is currently full,
but we are taking names for the waiting list.
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Fun Patch
Jackie Erickson
$25* +BSS
Wednesday, November 16
4:30-8 pm
One block repeated throughout
the quilt makes this an easy
(and fun!) quilt to sew together.
Students will learn how to work with
templates and sew angles together. The quilt can be
very scrappy, or it looks great as a two-color quilt.
*Template purchase required: Fun Patch by Come Quilt
with Me ($13.00 less 15% class discount.)
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Log Cabin in the Round
Jackie Erickson
$35* +BSS
Thursday, November 17
4:30-8 pm
Create a fun and whimsical Log
Cabin quilt. Light, medium, and
dark fabrics give this quilt a bold
and contemporary feel. Each round
consists of the same fabric creating a square within a
square look. Each block has three rounds making this
a fast and easy project.
*Pattern purchase required: Log Cabin Quilts published by
the Stitchin’ Post ($9.95 less 15% class discount). |
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Digitally Enhanced Photos*
Kathy Shaker
$35
Friday, November 18
9-4 pm
Kathy teaches you how to create with digital
brushes (like rubber stamping without the mess!) and
layer masks to add drama and mystery to ordinary
photos. Students will also learn to optimize files for
printing on fabric.
*Some Photoshop/Photoshop Elements experience helpful.
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Surface Design Play Day
Jean Wells and June Jaeger
$25*
Saturday, November 19
10-3 pm
Have you ever wanted to explore a variety of
surface design techniques before purchasing the
materials? Here is a chance to explore paint sticks,
mono printing, decolourant, gel resist, stamping, inking,
etc. The lab fee covers the cost of supplies that will
be used in class.
*$10 Lab fee payable to instructor at class.
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Painted Canvas Tote Bag
Jean Wells
$25* +BSS
Sunday, November 20
12-4 pm
Fancy this: a painted canvas
and fabric appliqué tote for groceries
or just for stuff! It is created by
painting on canvas and by adding bits of your
favorite fabrics, resulting in a unique carryall. We will
supply the canvas, paints, and brushes. You bring a
theme fabric with one or two coordinating fabrics, and
a sewing machine. Plan for a fun time!
*$8 Lab fee payable to instructor at class.
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Glorious Furrows
Sue McMahan
$35 +BSS
Monday, November 21
9-4 pm
Glorious Furrows is a bright Log Cabin quilt,
inspired by a quilt in Kaffe Fassett’s book Quilt Romance.
Students will have the opportunity to use a
basic Log Cabin block and a bright fabric palette combined
in a stunning setting with a great finish. The
class sample is 54” x 64” and can easily be adjusted
for a larger size.
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Christmas Wall Hanging
June Jaeger
$35* +BSS
Saturday, November 26
10-4 pm
Have fun making a simple yet
striking Christmas wall hanging.
June created this fast fusible
project for busy people with a desire
to creatively dress up their homes for the holidays.
There will be options for adding personal touches to
your project. Plan on spending the day learning helpful
tips and tricks while you create.
*Pattern purchase required: Christmas Wall Hanging by
June Jaeger of Log Cabin Quiltworks ($10.50 less 15%
class discount.)
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Decorative Ribbon Pillow
Tamra Dumolt
$15 +BSS
Wednesday, November 30
9-12 pm
Do you have a collection of ribbon
you’ve been saving for just the
right project? This is it~ feature all
your special ribbons on a decorative pillow!
This super simple project makes a quick gift, and
is fun to make for or with “tweens.”
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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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