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2024 Program / Classes

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Upcoming classes are pictured below. Click on an image for a more detailed class description and supply list. All classes start promptly at 9 AM. Classes are held in back of the main meeting room. Doors open at 8:30.

You must reserve a spot to attend a class. There is a fee for most classes. To reserve a spot in a class contact Joyce Daly at lilmama128jd@yahoo.com.

Minimum Requirements for taking a class include:

Knowledge of the operation of your sewing machine.
Your machine cleaned, threaded, and bobbins wound.
Ability to sew an accurate ¼ seam.
Ability to use a rotary cutter and ruler to cut fabric to an accurate measurement as needed for the class project

January 11 Sue Columbus BQ5, Full Day

Sue Columbus will walk us through making this striking quilt that uses a big off-center focus with a pinwheel or accent splash. This pattern lends itself to fabrics with large motifs and a light and dark accent fabric. It goes together quickly. Great for beginners and above. In class the students will make the 13.5” block.

February 15, Allison Coons, Bargello Table Runner

Alison Coons will show us the technique to make this striking table runner. If you can sew a straight seam, you can do this! Don’t want to make a table runner? You can opt to make a 2 block runner (37” x 18”) or a pillow (18”). Pattern will be provided in class at no additional charge.

February 22, Coreen Burnett, Improve Your Piecing Skills

Coreen will walk you through: • Understanding fabric choice and backgrounds • Accurate ¼” seams • Pressing – open seams or press to the dark • Half Square triangles – several methods • Quarter Square triangles • Flying Geese • Constructing a quilt block so the pieces fit and match (example – Stars) • Squaring blocks • Adding Borders to your quilt top. You must be able to operate your sewing machine, thread it, wind and replace your bobbin.

March 22, Heather Kojan, Carnival, Full Day

Cost: $65. This fee is non-refundable.
As a part of Meet the Quilters 2024, our guest speaker Heather Kojan, will be teaching an all day class on this fun contempory quilt. The supply list includes the specifications to make a 50” x 60” and a larger 62 ½“ x 75” version – the choice is yours. Come join the fun as we work with stripes, chevrons, small scale prints, etc. to make this modern version of the Dresden plate.
The pattern must be purchased from the instructor on the day of the class for $12 and includes the 2 types of interfacing used in the class. Please bring exact change.
Supply list is attached.
Notes about supplies:
The Dresden plate ruler required for this class is an 18 degree (20 wedge) ruler. You may bring your own ruler or purchase one from Heather at the class for $8.
Please bring your own lunch and beverage of choice

March 14, Bobbi Callison, Scrappy Trip Around the World, Full Day

Dig out those leftover 2.5" strips to make a scrappy Trip Around the World quilt using 12" blocks. Each 12" block uses 6 strips of fabric. Select various contrasting light and dark strips and don't worry about color coordinating. You can use anything. However, if true scrappiness isn't your style, you can choose to coordinate your fabrics for a more organized project.

April 11, Darla Harlacher Scraps Galore

Do you have a lot of scraps in various sizes, colors and shapes and would like to do something with them? Then this class is for you! We will learn how to make one block that can be repeated to make a placemat, a child’s quilt, or a king size bed quilt depending on the number of scraps and time you have.