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NOVEMBER 2011
QUILTING, SEWING, KNITTING, & CROCHET CLASSES

(Listings are in order by date of first class.)

design a t-shirt quilt

Design a Tee Shirt Quilt
Judy Johnson
$20
Tuesday, November 1
10-1 pm
c ticket to creativity

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
c ticket to creativity

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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cathedral window quilt class

Biscuit Basket
Dawn Eby
$25* +BSS
Thursday, November 3
9-1 pm

biscuit basket sewing class

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.


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.

knitting contemporary christmas stockings

machine quilting

Machine Quilting
Lawry Thorn
$35 +BSS
Saturday, November 5
10-3 pm
c ticket to creativity

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.


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.)

binding techniques for quilts

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l squared quilt class

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
c ticket to creativity

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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holiday card making

fun patch quilt class

Fun Patch
Jackie Erickson
$25* +BSS
Wednesday, November 16
4:30-8 pm
c ticket to creativity

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
c ticket to creativity

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).

log cabin in the round

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digitally enhanced photos

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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surface design play day

painte canvas tote bag

Painted Canvas Tote Bag
Jean Wells
$25* +BSS
Sunday, November 20
12-4 pm
c ticket to creativity

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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glorious furrows quilt class

chirstmas wallhanging class

Christmas Wall Hanging
June Jaeger
$35* +BSS
Saturday, November 26
10-4 pm
c ticket to creativity

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
c ticket to creativity

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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decorative ribbon pillow sewing class

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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