Better by the Dozen. Deb has already started this class, but she would welcome more people. Feel free to stop by, take a look at her great blocks to see what you'd be doing, and sign up! Scheduled Sunday afternoons once a month--talk to us.
Mystery Quilt
Each year we do a mystery
quilt beginning in January that takes 6 months. When you do a step a month, it
doesn’t seem like much, and in the end you have the most beautiful quilt! On
the 7th month, we meet to show off our finished objects; it’s so fun
to see all the colors! There is no sewing in the class, but Kim will give you
instructions so you can get going right away when you get home that night. We've already started, but you still have time to join us and catch up! Wednesdays, January 27,
February 24, March 17, April 14, May 26, June 16, July 14 (reunion), 5:30-5:50
or so.
Braided Tablerunner
This
tablerunner combines simple piecing with color and value gradations. When
you’re done, it creates the illusion of being braided. And best of all, this
tablerunner is quilt-as-you-go, so when you’re done, you’re really done! Thursdays,
May 20 & 27, 6:00-9:00
Color and
Design Club
In this fun class, you’ll
complete a number of small exercises that will help you learn and understand
basic principles of color theory and design. You can use the small exercises as
starting points for larger projects or keep them as the start of a design
journal. Color and design are merely a skill, and Kim is going to show you how
to stop being a scaredy-cat!
Thursdays, April 15, 22
& 29, 6:00-9:00
Crinkle
Bag
Texture Magic is a wonderful
new product that we’re sure you are going to love. You stitch the fabric as you
like. Then take it to your ironing board and steam it. The steam causes the
interfacing to shrink and creates fabulous texture. Learn how to use it in this
great class and make this fun drawstring purse.
Wednesday, April 28 &
May 12, 6:00-9:00
Day and Night Eleanor Burn’s latest quilt
book is a super STAR. Take some fabric strips, sew them together, cut add some
of Eleanor’s magic and Voila! You’ll have a magical star quilt in no time. Amy
can’t wait to help you create a fabulously magical quilt.
Mondays, February 8 &
15, 6:00-9:00
Stack
and Whack Fan Quilt
This intricate pattern
stacks fan blades for an Asian-influenced look with a modern feel. Lore chose
to do hers in a Kaffe Fassett fabric to make it even more interesting! Come see
her blocks to get a feel for what the possibilities are. It also works for a
scrappy quilt! The pattern comes complete with the 15-degree ruler.
Thursdays, March 25 &
April 1, 6:00-9:00.
Free-Motion
Quilting
Learning
free-motion quilting doesn’t have to be frustrating. If you take it
step-by-step, it can even be fun. Free motion is one of Kim’s favorite
techniques, and everyone who takes this course has a great time! You’ll be
amazed at how easy it is.Thursday, March 18,
6:00-9:00 OR
Thursday, May 6, 9:00
am-12:00
Log Cabin Jar Lamp
Turn an
empty 2-quart canning jar into a lamp with a log-cabin quilt inside. This is an
interesting and unique project that is perfect for quilters and quilt lovers.
You’ll learn how to paper piece perfect 3 ½” log cabin blocks the first night
and how to finish the quilt and insert it in the jar the second night.
Tuesdays,
March 23 & 30, 6:00-9:00
Hand Appliqué
Learn
Sharon’s method for beautiful hand appliqué using templar and starch. You’ll
make a small wallhanging she designed of flowers and leaves in a bowl. But
along the way you’ll learn the techniques you need to make beautiful appliqué. Thursday,
May 6, 5:00-9:00
“Now” Shirt
It’s
Spring Break in State College. The whole
town except you is gone. You’re off work. A project would be fun. You have a hankering for sewing
clothing, but it's a bit intimidating. If you've sewn one or two other simple
projects, you're ready for this shirt. It's easy construction, and the fit is
flattering. We suggest making it in one of our new Amy Butler or Kaffe Fassett fabrics.Tuesday and Wednesday,
March 9 & 10, 6:00-9:00.
Out of the
Box Embroidery
Kim loves adding hand
stitching to her projects. It’s a personal touch that adds wonderful texture to
your projects. Learn a free-flowing approach to hand embroidery and stitching.
Great class to follow on from Out of the Box Quilts or you can take it on its
own.
Thursday, March 4, 6:00-9:00
Placematpalooza
Placemats are fun to make and use or
give as gifts. In this class, Kim will teach you different placemat recipes
that you can mix and match. You can use these recipes later on in larger quilts.
Mondays, April 12
& May 10, 6:00-9:00
Quilting 101
Our
beginning quilting class gives you a taste of what it’s like to be a quilter!
We’ll do a very simple tablerunner, and give you a great start to learning
quilting techniques. We’ll show you how to cut, sew, quilt, and bind your
project. And then you’ll be able to use it for a cheerful meal!
Tuesdays, January 26,
February 2 & 9, 6:00-9:00 p.m. OR
Tuesdays, March 30, April 6
& 20, 6:00-9:00
Quilting 102
Once
you know the basics—rotary cutting, ¼” seams, and pressing—then you are ready
for a new challenge, triangles. This woven-ribbon-star pattern looks complex
but is simple! Everyone will be astonished at how cool your quilts are right
out of the box! Tuesdays, February 16, March
2 & March 23, 6:00-9:00
OR Tuesdays, April 27, May 4
& 18, 6:00-9:00
Rotary Cutting 101
Rotary cutting revolutionized quilting by
making it faster and easier than ever, but it can be tricky to learn. Rotary
cutters are extremely sharp, so learning safety is important. Learn about the
different types of cutters, rulers, and mats, and most of all, learn how to
understand which way to put the ruler on the fabric!Wednesday, February 10, 6:00-8:00
Rotary Cutting 102
Once you understand
basic rotary cutting, it’s time to advance your knowledge. You can use rotary
cutters to speed the cutting of different shapes. In this fun, fast-paced class
Bobbie will teach you how to cut (are you ready for this?): strips, squares,
half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, true rectangles,
half-rectangles, 30°
diamonds, 60° diamonds,
parallelograms, equilateral triangles, full trapezoids, half-trapezoids, double
prism, single prism, hexagons, and octagons. Monday, February 22, 6:00-8:00
Sewing 101
The purpose of Sewing 101 is to get to know your sewing machine—how
to thread it, wind a bobbin, identify parts, learn what all those mysterious
buttons do, and how to make it go forward and backward. You’ll practice sewing
some simple stitches, and you'll leave with the ability to start sewing or quilting!
Monday, March 1, 6:00-9:00
Tradewinds
This is a fun,
strip-pieced pattern of spinning triangles. (Look at it behind our counter next time you come in!) It’s perfect to use with our Bali Pop
strip sets. Lore will teach you everything you need to make this throw,
including how to cut 60-degree angles, how to handle bias cuts, and choosing
color combinations. You’ll make a beautiful throw in no time! Mondays, March 15, 22 &
29, 6:00-9:00
X-Blocks
Clever trimming turns simple strip-pieced or nine-patch blocks
into a dynamic and interesting quilt using the X-blocks technique. Use your
scraps up because this quilt looks best with lots of different fabrics. There’s
no waste either because the trimmed pieces form an eye-catching border. Thursdays, January 7 &
14, 6:00-9:00
Mondays, April 26 & May
3, 6:00-9:00
