SEPTEMBER 2007 QUILTING, KNITTING, & SEWING CLASSES |
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Retro Hotties (Hot Pads)
Michele Ross
Sat, Sept 8 11-4 pm
Advanced Beginning, BSS
$30 |
Looking for some fun hostess gifts or Christmas presents? Check this class out. You will make two hot pads from start to finish. Michele will lead you through the process of cutting, constructing, hand sewing and very basic machine quilting of the hot pad. Come a little early and let Michele help you with your fabric selection.
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Intarsia Pillows
Sharon Karr
Mon, Sept 10 & 17 6-9 pm
Intermediate
$30
Learn the tricks for adding colored shapes to your knitting projects using the intarsia technique. You’ll learn the proper method for changing colors and reading color charts. Eight shades of cotton yarn will be used to make a Gypsy cushion.
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Fall Leaves
Johanne Gibson
Thur, Sept 13 9:30-4:30
Advanced Beginning, BSS
$30 |
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Bring the beautiful colors of fall inside with this easy and colorful wall hanging. A quick cut crazy pieced block creates the background. The tree branch and leaves are appliquéd onto the pieced background. Several different leaf techniques and free motion stitching for embellishing the tree trunk will be shown in class. You should get the background pieced and begin work on the tree trunk and leaves during class. |
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Machine Quilting
Lawry Thorn
Thur, Sept 13 & 20 6-9 pm
(OR Sat, Nov 17 9:30-3 pm)
Beginning
$30
Learn all the “ins” & “outs” of machine quilting, including tips and quilting ideas; plus 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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Field of Stars
Lawry Thorn
Fri & Sat, Sept 14 & 15 10-3 pm
Advanced Beginning, BSS
$45
Master your Y-seams using Lawry’s slick technique while making this 52" x 62" quilt. Lawry will also share ideas on how to make the quilt larger or change the design.
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Mini-Mystery
Lawry Thorn
3rd Sat of each month: Sept 15, Oct 20,
Nov 17 & Dec 15 8:30-9:15 am
OR Mail Order*
Advanced Beginning, Supply List**
$5
Do you love mystery quilt classes so much that you wish they would never end? Well, here’s one that will keep you guessing for three months! After each class you will go away with sewing tasks, then come back the next month for the next clue. In the third session, Lawry will “unveil” the finished quilt and tell you what you have to look forward to with your project. There’s always a spot to add your own creative touch.
*If you live out of town or can’t get to our monthly classes, you can still participate using mail order. Just let us know and Lawry will mail you the directions each month.
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Beginning Sun Printing
Barbara Baker
Sat, Sept 15 10-4 pm
Beginning
$30*
You will learn how to create one-of-a-kind fabric with interesting textures, shading, light, medium and dark colors, and more. Non-toxic fabric paints, white fabric, salt, sand and more will be explored in the sun printing process. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to play and be surprised.
*$15 lab fee for materials
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Carrying Two Yarns
Catherine Childress
Mon & Tues, Sept 17 & 18
9:30-12:30 pm
Advanced Beginning
$30
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Students will learn how to carry two strands of yarn to knit patterns similar to those developed by Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably. This type of knitting is also called stranding or Fairisle. Students will learn to integrate multiple colors and yarns at the same time.
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Beginning Hand Quilting
Janice Demers
Mon, Sept 17 1-4 pm
Beginning
$20
Learn the basics of hand quilting, including discussions on needles, batting, fabric, thread and thimbles. You will mark, layer, and start quilting. Be ready to hand quilt one of those quilt tops you have tucked away.
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Quilting 101
Lawry Thorn
Tue, Sept 18 9:30-1:30
Beginning, BSS
$20
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Learn the very basics of quilt piecing. Lawry will lead you through basic techniques of cutting (strips), pressing, and stitching. Finishing techniques will be covered as you work on your Double Irish Chain pillow or tablemat. Instruction will be given to enlarge and make a small quilt using the techniques learned in class.
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Absolutely Beginning Quilting
Lawry Thorn
Tues, Sept 18 & 25,
Oct 2, 16 & 30, Nov 13
6-9 pm
Beginning, BSS
$45
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Have you wanted to make a quilt but don’t know where to begin? This is the class for people with little or no quilting 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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Holiday Mantle Scarf
Lisa Smith
Tues, Sept 18 & 25 1:30-4:30 pm
Beginning, BSS*
$30
Experience the soothing and relaxing art of hand sewing with wool while making this festive holiday mantle scarf. Learn wool appliqué techniques and basic embroidery stitches such as running, whipstitch, blanket and French knots. In our first session, we will focus on appliqué. Our second session will be learning decorative embroidery, embellishments and finishing.
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Color & Composition 3-Day Workshop
With Katie Pasquini Masopust
Thursday-Saturday, September 20-22, 2007
(See Retreats page for details) |
Saturday, September 22
9-5 p.m.
(See Calendar page for details)
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Two for One Christmas Tree Quilt
Ruth Ingham
Sun, Sept 23 & 30 11-5 pm
Advanced Beginning, BSS
$45
You will learn how to piece triangles to make this simple and festive quilt. We will also cover embellishments such as sequins, beads and bells for decorating the tree. By cutting twice as many triangles, you can end up with two quilts and have a gift to give during the season.
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Abstract & Non-Representational Quilt Design Retreat
With Katie Pasquini Masopust
Monday-Friday, September 24-28, 2007
(See Retreats page for details) |
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Yarn Stash Metamorphosis
Susan Cobb
Mon, Sept 24, Oct 1 & 8 6-8 pm
Advanced Beginning
$30 |
Use your yarn stash and make a throw, scarf or shawl that you’ll love for years. Explore possibilities mixing yarns like never before and expand assumptions about color themes and texture schemes. Enjoy making something beautifully different. See what others do for even more inspiration.
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Beyond Beginning
Lawry Thorn
Thur, Sept 27, Oct 4, 18 & 25, Nov 1 6-9 pm
Advanced Beginning, BSS
$45
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Learn new cutting techniques that will decrease your cutting time and help your piecing be more accurate, while making a combination of 6" & 12" blocks. Learn how to plan, graph, and create an interesting setting for your quilt blocks. We will be working with quarter- and half-square triangle rulers. The Quick & Easy Block Tool from C&T is not required for purchase, but will be used as a resource.
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Yarn Tasting
Friday, September 28
5-8 pm
(See Calendar page for details) |
5th Saturday Tote Bag Sale
(See Calendar page for details) |
