Motif Mondays
Paula Johnson
$40*
2nd Mondays: September 12, October 10, November 14 and December 12
10-1 pm

For knitting and crochet enthusiasts: learn how to make a variety of motifs, such as leaves, flowers, and snowflakes. Motifs can be used as decorations, ornaments, or as design elements on blankets, bags, and sweaters. Each month, Paula will teach a new motif in both knitted and crocheted formats.

*Book purchase required: 150 Knit & Crochet Motifs by Heather Lodinsky ($24.95 less 15% class discount.)

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Beginning Knitting
Paula Johnson
$40*
Fall Session: Tue, Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 and 18
10-12 pm

Make a scarf as you learn the basics of knitting: casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, rib stitch and binding off to complete the project. Students will make a bonus project, as Paula teaches one method of increasing and decreasing stitches and discusses other possibilities. New skills will include learning to read a pattern, understanding gauge, and joining yarns.

*Book purchase required: Stitch ‘n Bitch Knitter’s Guide by Debbie Stoller ($13.95 less 15% class discount.)

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Hope’s Diamond
Lawry Thorn $35*
+BSS
Tue, Sept 13 and 20
6-9 pm

This contemporary quilt utilizes fusible appliqué for quick and stunning results! Choose your background fabric and nine coordinating fat quarters, then join Lawry as she teaches you innovative cutting techniques with the Leaves Galore Template.

*Pattern purchase required: Hope’s Diamond by Sue Pelland Designs ($10.50 less 15% class discount.)
*Template purchase required: Grande Leaves Galore Template by Sue Pelland ($24.00 less 15% class discount)

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Snap Happy
Karen Shadley
$15* +BSS
Wed, Sept 14
9-12 pm

This has been the hottest project of the summer! Karen has a little trick up her sleeve for creating this “self-closing” bag you can make in a jiffy. With just two fat quarters, you can make the bag in all three sizes!

*Pattern purchase required: Snap Happy by Stitchin’ Sisters ($8.00 less 15% class discount.)

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Boo!
Janet Storton
$35 +BSS
Fri, Sep 16 and 23
9-1 pm

Add a spooky touch to your home this Halloween season with this bright and scrappy quilt. Use buttonhole and needle-turn appliqué techniques to make this a festive, personalized project.

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Table Toppers
Lawry Thorn
$45 +BSS
Table Toppers I - Saturdays:
Sepembert 17, October 22, November 12 and December 10 10-2 pm

Join Lawry once a month to make a fun table topper. The designs will be fitting for the season, possibly a holiday or two, and just fun to make. Different techniques and skills will be covered in each class, plus find out how easy these are to quilt with fusible quilt batting. And one more plus -- they are great “practice” pieces for your machine quilting skills.

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Painted Bird
Lisa Encabo
$30*
Sun, Sept 18
10-2 pm

Take your art quilts to the next level, by painting your own designs on fabric. Lisa will teach you how to create your own painted design from a photo. The steps are simple and the results are stunning. If you have ever colored in a coloring book, you CAN do this!

*Book purchase required: Nature Inspired: Mixed Media Techniques for Gathering, Sketching, Painting, Journaling, and Assemblage by Tracie Lyn Huskamp ($22.99 less 15% class discount.)

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Word Play
Candy Woods
$35* +BSS
Mon, Sep 19
10-4 pm

Let your quilts speak for themselves! Come learn tips and tricks for creating “liberated” letters that you can use in quilts, wall hangings, banners and other projects. Join Candy, as she spells it all out for you!

*Book purchase recommended: Word Play Quilts by Tonya Ricucci ($17.99 less 15% class discount.)

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Minkee Tee Shirt Blanket
Jackie Erickson
$20 +BSS
Mon, Sept 19
5-8 pm

Just in time for football season! Starting with a tee shirt from your collection, Jackie shows you how to design a minkee blanket in your favorite team colors. Kits available in limited quantities.

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Wine and Coffee Coasters
Candy Woods
$15 +BSS
Wed, September 21
9-11 am

Join Candy as she shows you how to make two styles of fabric coasters. These quick and easy coasters make the perfect hostess gift throughout the busy holiday season.

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Build a House in a Day
Tonye Phillips
$35*
Thu, September 22
9-4pm

This is a hand appliqué class with pizzazz~ Tonye will get you started with her no fuss appliqué techniques and you do the rest! There will be several of Tonye’s designs to choose from. The shapes are simple and playful. The goal will be to finish the block during class.

*Book purchase recommended: Hand Appliquéd Quilts: Whimsical Designs & Simple Techniques by Tonye Belinda Phillips ($24.95 less 15% class discount.)

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Knitting a Sock on Two Circular Needles
Catherine Childress
$40
Thu, Sept 22 10-1 pm; Thu, Sept 29 10-4 pm; and Thu, Oct 6 10-1 pm

Learn to knit a basic sock on two circular needles. In the first class, we will cast on, create the ribbing for the top of the sock and start to knit the basic body of the sock. During the second class, we will focus on creating a gusseted heel completing the heel turn. And, in the last class, we will finish the sock with a simple “star toe.”

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Knitting with Beads
Paula Johnson
$15*
Fall Session~ Fri, Sept 23 10-1 pm

Incorporate the shimmer and texture of beads in your knitting projects! Paula will teach two techniques for knitting with beads and a third technique will be demonstrated. Students will go home with a practice swatch of newly acquired skill, which can be applied to future projects.

*$5 Lab fee payable to instructor at class.

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