OCTOBER CLASSES

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Easy class. Great for beginner quilters or a fast and fun class for more experienced quilters.
A class with a higher degree of difficulty. Rotary cutting experience is necessary as well as general sewing experience.
Challenging! For the experienced quilter.

Mondays,
Oct. 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2
12:30-3pm
OR
Tuesdays,
Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27
6-8:30pm
$98

 

BEGINNING PATCHWORK
This class will introduce you to the basics of quilt making: rotary cutting, machine piecing and finishing. Class fee includes Patchworks’ Party Mix pattern and your choice of a Patchworks' Packet (up to $27 value) for quilt top. Beginner
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Sessions  

Thursdays,  October 1, 8 & 29
10:30-1pm
OR
6-8:30pm
$68
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
This strip method quilt-as-you-sew project is sure to add a delightful touch to your holiday decor! Personalize it with your choice of a scalloped or pointed edge. Pre-class work required. Intermediate
Sessions  
Saturday,
October 3
1-3pm
$30
EQ6 SIMPLIFIED
Learn more about drawing worktables and draw a block using guides. Convert a block to a motif and resize a design. Combine EasyDraw and PatchDraw designs and create quilting stencils. Work on layers setting quilting stencils on Layer 3 and more. Build your knowledge and confidence in this powerful program!
Wednesdays,
October 7 & 14
10:30-1pm
$48
BOUTIQUE SHOULDER BAG
Here's a cute and flirty shoulder bag for those who dare! Large and roomy with comfortable shoulder straps, pockets on the inside and a sassy little bow to set it all off. Make it for yourself or as a gift. Intermediate sewing skills.

 

Fridays,
October 16 & 23
10:30-1pm
$48
SHORT TRIP TOTE
A very hip shoulder tote! Pick a gorgeous print for the top band and coordinate fabrics for the yo-yos. Stitch a grid using your machine's embroidery stitches. Easy enough to make a few for holiday gift giving. Confident beginner and up.


 

Sessions #9 & 10
Saturday,
October 3
10:30-11:30
$
30
EMBROIDABLOCK
BLOCK OF THE MONTH

Combine piecing with embroidery to produce a look of elegance and add interest to your quilts. Whether a novice or master quilter, this method of quilting uses little or no math, requires minimal cutting, is innovative, fun and results in every block not only sewn to perfection but quilted in the hoop as well! Come join us to have some fun and learn this new quilt technique using your embroidery machine.
Wednesdays,
October 21 & 28
10:30-1:30pm
$50

SCRAPPY HUNTER'S STAR
A new twist on an old favorite quilt pattern.  Using a scrappy fabric palette, make this quilt fast and easy.  Deb Tucker’s Rapid Fire method and her large template will make it not only possible but really quick and fun to do! Intermediate.

Saturday, October 24
10:30 – 1:00
$25

FREE MOTION LOCOMOTION!
Now boarding at Patchworks Station, the train bound to quilting freedom!  Learn the motion—the free motion method of quilting. The engineer will direct you in the basics of machine preparation and setup.  Then get on your way as the conductor guides you through the winding curves and up and down hills.  Relax and learn the motion, the free motion locomotion!

Thursdays,
October 15 & 22
10:30-1pm
OR
6-8:30pm
$48
CHRISTMAS TABLE SETTING
Create a festive table setting with matching placemats and table runner. Confident beginner and up..
Sessions  
 
 

Friday,
October 30
10:30-4pm
$60
ONCE UPON A STAR: BLOCK #7 HOLY MACKEREL!
We simply could not resist McKenna Ryan's Once Upon A Star series! Each block can be made as a separate wall hanging or as part of a larger quilt. (The class will be geared towards creating the entire quilt.) This month's project is Block #7 Holy Mackerel. !Workshop requires pre-class preparation and advanced machine appliqué skills. Class fee includes the pattern.
Block #10
Tuesday,
October 27
10:30am
THIMBLEBERRIES CLUB 2009: 3'S COMPANY
Get together with the club for a quick demonstration on putting together Block #9 and a chance to win a Thimbleberries' door prize! Can't make the meeting? Don't worry! Your block is available for pick up anytime afterwards. Cost for Block #9 is $15.