Classes

Click to print a copy of our February-March 2012 Class Schedule!!

QT Quilt Basics

Quilt Basics is a comprehensive, seven week class for the novice and/or slightly experienced quilter.  This class teaches a variety of quilting techniques including:

• Rotary Cutting and Machine Piecing
• Half Square Triangle Construction
• Folded Corner Method
• Paper Piecing
• Log Cabin Construction
• Machine Quilting
• Binding

Teacher Julie Peterson has designed "Fields of Minnesota" with the beginner student in mind. 
Julie's hands-on teaching style gives beginners the confidence to learn.  Hand selected kits are available* for this class project, perfect for those
who aren't quite ready to make fabric selections for themselves.

Spring 2012 Session:

April 23rd & 30th, May 7th, 14th & 21st and June 4th & 11th 

 *A variety of hand selected kits are available, or staff can help you select fabrics to suit your personal preferences.

• Class payment is required at time of registration to guarantee space.  Cancelations made less than 2 weeks prior to first class date are non-refundable; store credit is issued for cancelations made prior to two weeks before first class.  Students needing more sewing (non-instructional) time are welcome to use the classroom when not in use - must call to make arrangements ahead of time.
• Sewing machines are available to use during class for free; must reserve at time of registration, use own thread and supplies, replace broken needles, set up and put away machine, and arrange for a quick lesson before class to learn to thread machine and wind bobbins.  Bobbins can be purchased for $.99 if you wish to take the bobbin with you.

Cost: $68.00 (17.5 hours of instruction) plus pattern "Fields of Minnesota"...kits available!

Click here for a printable copy of the Quilt Basics Newsletter
                                  

Project Classes

Summer Holiday

Our first project from a brand new book by Judy Martin! Fat Quarter Friendly.

Sundays, Jan. 8th, Mar. 4th and Apr. 1st from 12pm-4pm

Cost: $30 + book (Patchwork Among Friends by Judy Martin)

FEBRUARY 2012

Hunter's Star- Masquerade Runner

Use strip piecing and a cool tool to make this Masquerade hunter's star quilt.

Saturday, February 25th from 1pm-4pm

MARCH 2012

Sew Easy Twist Bag

Hand Quilting

Stained Glass

Sleeping Beauty

A classic paper pieced New York Beauty

Thursdays, March 29th and April 12th

from 6-8:30pm

Cost: $25 + pattern

Sewing Machine Cover

Sewing Machine Apron

APRIL 2012

Dorm Quilt: A Three Day Workshop

Make your upcoming graduate a quilt they will love and cherish for years to come! The simple "no fuss" patchwork design is perfect for beginner's and super fast for the experienced. Finished Quilt size is 70" x 90" (XL Twin). Class fee includes pattern and a coupon for our machine quilting services! Make this quilt from start to finish and be done by mid-may!! We will help you select the perfect palette for girl or guy.

THREE Wednesday evenings from 5pm-9pm

April 4th: Fabric Selection and Cutting Blocks

April 11th: Quilt Layout and Assembly

May 9th: Binding and Quilt Label Workshop

Cost: $59 plus fabric and supplies

Piped Pillow

With piping and flange, this pillow is perfect to show off big stitch quilting. 

Thursday, April 5th from 6pm-9pm

Cost: $15 (no charge if taking Big Stitch class)

Crazy Clutch

Playtime with fun stitches on your machine!

Sunday, April 8th from 12pm-4pm

Cost: $20

Hot Cakes

Make playful and practical cupcake hotpads.

Tuesday, April 17th from 6pm-9pm

Cost: $15

Double Wedding Ring

Learn to traditionally piece this classic quilt design using templates.

Saturday, May 12th from 9am-4pm

Cost: $30