Class
Schedule
30’s Club
Instructors: Frank Klemens & Joan Hobbs
These are the dates for the 1930’s Club for 2009
Wed. June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 11 & Dec. 9
6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: Free
Memories of Maine
Instructor: Barbara Tinsman
This is the wall hanging you have been waiting to do! Barbara’s original design that has been inspired by her trips to Maine. This will give you the opportunity to get your creative juices flowing! A half-hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. June 27
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Meet Me in Paris
Instructor: Mindy Williams
Don’t be intimidated. It is really rather easy once it is broken down into manageable sections. This class will help you manage the sections and give you the ability to put it all together using invisible appliqué or topstitching. I have reduced the pattern down from the original pattern to make either a 72” square or a 50” square. A half-hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. June 27
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Intro to Machine Quilting
Instructor: Gail Bush
This class covers the basics of machine quilting. Techniques include straight line and grid quilting, free motion stippling, continuous curve and outline quilting. A sample of each technique will be made in class.
( $7 kit fee Payable to instructor )
Mon. June 29
6 pm – 9 pm
Fee: $20
Block Club - 2009
Instructor: Dianne Croom
Stop by the shop to see finished 2008 Block Club Quilt. New members are always welcome!! Dates are as follows for the year.
July 1st, Aug. 5th, Sept. 2nd, Oct. 7th , Nov. 4th, Dec. 2nd.
Demo times for the blocks are as follows:
11 am OR 6:15 pm OR 7 pm
Fee: $5
Come & Sew
Hosted by: Joan & Linda
Give yourself a break and join us for a sew day. You will enjoy the fellowship of other quilter’s and no interruptions. Class fee “includes lunch and snacks”
Mon. July 6 OR Aug 3 OR Oct. 5
10 am – 4 pm
Fee $10
Schlep Bag
Instructor: Gail Milburn
In no time you have have this bag completed. Bags are in and this is a bag you can truly “Schlep” around.
Mon. July 6
6 pm – 9 pm
Fee: $20
Project Tote
Instructor: Frank Klemens
In three hours you will have this Project Tote completed (or mostly completed) and ready to use. This Tote is large enough for a large cutting mat and the rest of your project. Find your favorite prequilted fabric and an accent fabric – that is all that is needed.
Wed. July 8
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $20
Intro to Hand Applique
Instructor: Sandy Bryant
Make a 26 1/2" X 26 1/2" wallhanging of 4 lively songbirds while learning the basics of hand appliqué using Mimi Dietrich's new book.
Thurs. July 9 & 16
6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: $27
Easy Applique My Way
Instructor: Sue Whitaker
Hand applique without all the fuss. Trace the pattern only once, baste, and stitch. No freezer paper, no penciled lines to wash out and no numbering of pieces. Accuracy is unavoidable with this method of applique. A kit fee of $3, payable to the instructor, will cover the cost of the fabric needed for practice. Bring a snack.
Fri. July 10
10 am – 2:30 pm
Fee: $30
Memories of Maine
Instructor: Barbara Tinsman This is the wall hanging you have been waiting to do! Barbara’s original design that has been inspired by her trips to Maine. This will give you the opportunity to get your creative juices flowing! A half-hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. July 11
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Block Club Quilt
Instructor: Dianne Croom
“Put It Together” You may choose to use your first 6 blocks from Block Club 2009 in a lap size quilt. Of course this setting can be used with all 12 blocks later in the year. Join Dianne for a day to plan your quilt and sew. A half-hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. July 11
10:30 am – 5 pm
Fee: $37
Great Little Purse
Instructor: Alyce Templeton
This “Great little purse” rivals the high end quilted bag you might purchase. It has zippered pockets, hidden pockets and an outside pocket for a cell phone or glasses. The best part is that you can hqve it in fabric of your choice.
Wed. July 15 & 22
10 am – 1 pm
Fee: $37
Thimbleberries Club
Instructor: Linda Ward
Wed. July 15, Aug. 12, Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 & Dec.16
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OR
Sat. July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, & Dec. 19
10 am – 12 Noon
Fee: Free
Hearts and Flowers Invisible Machine Appliqué
Instructor: Gail Bush
Looking for a quicker, but still beautiful, way to appliqué? This is the way for you! In this class, you will learn Gail’s favorite method for fast, beautiful appliqué by machine.
Thurs. July 16 & 23
6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: $27
Sewing Bee – Ladies Day Out
Instructor: Janet Legere
You can simply start, work on, or complete projects…while also enjoying the company of other quilters. Class fee includes pizza and soda.
Fri. July 17
10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $22
4 Patch Stacked Posies
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Check out Madge’s sample for this throw size quilt that is made from the easiest stacked blocks you’ve ever seen. This full day class includes help choosing the fabric! (You do not pre-wash for this technique.) Make it once and you will not be able to stop. Truly fun and fascinating!
A half-hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Tues. July 21
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Dave’s Looking for Santa
Instructor: Frank Klemens
This fun and unique Christmas wall hanging in which Santa is hiding in a Christmas package is a delight to construct. This pattern was designed by Frank Klemens for Quilter’s Hive 30’s Club but can be adapted to other fabrics . Learn how to make flying geese blocks with rectangles instead of squares.
Tues. July 21
6 pm – 9 pm
Fee: $20
Colorsplash
Instructor; Madge Ziegler
This full day class will get you on your way to a very special version of Trip Around the World. You Strip cutting and fast piecing make this quilt easy for beginners with accurate machine piecing skills. A half hour bring your own lunch break is planned.
Wed. July 22
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee;$37
Ornament Day with Madge
Needle Felted Stocking Ornament
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Madge's Annual Ornament for 2008 featured Needle Felting. This adorable ornament will hold cash, candy or a tiny gift. Have fun learning the basics of this easy technique, the hottest new embellishment on the craft scene. This class uses a kit ($4 payable to Madge in class). Be sure to get the handout when you sign up.
Thurs. July 23
10 am – 12 Noon
Fee: $14
Snowbird Ornament
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Madge introduced this as her “annual original ornament with kit” in 1998. Come make this popular little charmer and learn about trapunto and corded quilting. One 2-hour class. $4.00 kit fee payable to instructor.
Thurs. July 23
1 pm – 3 pm
Fee: $14
Needle Felted Stocking Ornament
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Madge's Annual Ornament for 2008 featured Needle Felting. This adorable ornament will hold cash, candy or a tiny gift. Have fun learning the basics of this easy technique, the hottest new embellishment on the craft scene. This class uses a kit ($4 payable to Madge in class). Be sure to get the handout when you sign up.
Thurs. July 23
6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: $14
Hand Piecing
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Learn the basic skills of perfectly portable hand patchwork from Madge. Template making, cutting, and piecing will be covered as you construct a 12" traditional shoo-fly block that can be used for a pillow or table topper or repeated to make a quilt.
Fri. July 24
10 am – 2 pm
Fee:$27
The Couch Quilt
Instructor: Gail Milburn
This quilt is a series of rectangles that goes together so fast you will have a quilt by the end of the weekend and on your couch! It’s a quilt that is great to show off your favorite fabric. ? A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. July 25
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
If The Hat Fits
Instructor: Ann Townsend
Join Ann in this fun to make Halloween Quilt. You have to come in to see these adorable little witches. If Halloween is your trick or treat bag this quilt is a must for you. A half-hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. July 25
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee:$37
Misty Pine
Instructor: Joan Berwick
Join Joan in this wonderful paper piecing project. In the three hours of this class you will have a Holiday Hanging. You will need to have basic paper piecing skills for this project.
Mon. July 27
1 pm – 4 pm OR 6 pm – 9 pm
Fee: $20
Log Cabin Workshop
Instructor: Linda Ward
We will be making log cabin blocks the Eleanor Burns way. Once your blocks are made there are many types of settings to choose from. AND if you choose your fabrics at least a week before class we will pre-cut your strips. It’s fast, fun and easy.
Tues. July 28 & Aug 4
6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: $27
Patrick Lose Club
Hostess: Ann Townsend & Sandy Parkins
Dates for the club for 2009:
Wed. July 29, Aug. 19, Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. meeting Thurs 19, No meeting in Dec.
Fee: Free
Borders and Binding Lecture/Demo
Instructor: Gail Bush
Learn the secrets of flat borders and pretty, durable bindings. You will learn how to apply bindings to straight edges, curved edges, outside points, make perfect mitered corners and invisible beginnings and endings of your binding strips. With the class kit, you will make a sample of the binding techniques covered. (There is a $3 kit fee, payable to the instructor.)
Thurs. July 30
6 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $17
Party on the Block
Instructor: Donna Andersen
This is a great quilt using a diamond in a square design. Plan on two high contrast colors when selecting your fabrics, or for an “eclectic” look use scraps of fabric in bright, fun colors. This is an easy quilt with a bold look. How long has it been since you have had a party on the block? A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Fri. July 31
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Chris Irregular Chain Quilt
Instructor: Frank Klemens
This quilt is surprisingly easy to construct. This quilt is ideal for a beginner quilter who would like to learn how to precisely line up all intersections of the chain blocks. This pattern was designed by Frank but can be adapted to other fabrics. In class, you will learn how to construct the two blocks that make up this quilt. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. Aug 1
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Debbie’s Baskets
Instructor: Debbie Moye Yes, we are making another basket with Debbie. This class is great for the beginner as well as those with expierence. (kit fee not included and payable to the instructor) A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. Aug. 1
10 am – 2 pm
Fee: $30
Thread Tension Needles
Instructor: Barbara Tinsman
If sewing with the wide variety of decorative threads leaves you frayed and tense, this is the class for you. In this hands-on class you will learn how to choose the proper needle and adjust your machine tension for each type of thread.
Tues. Aug. 4
10;30 am – 12 Noon
Fee: $12
Rainbow String Quilt
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
String along with Madge and use fat quarters and/or scraps to start the blocks for this quilt in a full day class. Fun and fast! You will learn many traditional string-piecing techniques. Come with your strips and foundation squares cut and get a good start on this exciting project. You may also cut in class. Madge's new pattern required. . A half hour bring your own lunch break is planned.
Thurs. Aug 6
10 am – 4;30 pm
Fee;$37
Angela’s Flower Garden Quilt
Instructor: Frank Klemens
This stunning spring like quilt in which flowers of all colors are intertwined on a trellis is an enjoyable quilt to construct. This pattern was designed by Frank In class, you will learn how to construct the two blocks that make up this quilt. I will teach you how to use the Precision Trimmer 6 or the Tucker Trimmer.
Thurs. Aug 6 & 13
6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: $27
Quilt as you Go Log Cabin
Instructor: Ann Townsend
This is a two part class. Part one on the 6th Ann will be at the shop to help you choose your fabric for the quilt and give you cutting instructions. Part two on Sat. the 22nd you will have the day to sew.
This quilt has been brought back by many request. Stop in to see the sample. A half-hour bring your own lunch is planned on Saturday.
Thurs. Aug 6
6 pm – 8 pm
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Sat. Aug 22
10 am – 4:30 pm Fee: $37
Reversible Table Runner
Instructor: Linda Ward
This table runner has it all. It’s a quilt -as-you-go with a new twist and it’s reversible. It can be Winter/ Summer/Christmas/ Halloween , ect. You can choose from a variety of piecing options- not liminted to cover choices. It’s so easy and when your done- you’re done. It’s already quilted. A half-hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Aug. 7
10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $34
If The Hat Fits
Instructor: Ann Townsend
Join Ann in this fun to make Halloween Quilt. You have to come in to see these adorable little witches. If Halloween is your trick or treat bag this quilt is a must for you. A half-hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. Aug. 8
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee:$37
Slip Sliddin Jacket
Instructor: Barbara Tinsman
Barbara Tinsman’s pattern becomes yours as you create your own special pattern piece, from dinner and sandwich plates. Choose some to-die- for fabric and a lot of top stitching to make a sporty or dressy jacket. A half-hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. Aug 8
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Borders and Braids
Instructor: Karen Singley
This quilt pattern is adapted from Nancy Arnold and Adrianne Goldstein utilizing a border print for the sashing between the braids and for the borders plus complimentary dark and light strips for the braids. A simple technique makes cutting the braids go quickly. (This will be done in class) Worksheets (provided in class) assist in starting the braids. Strip piecing makes it easy to complete them. The requirements (and directions) for 3 different sizes will be provided upon registration. You may choose the one that fits your needs.
Mon. Aug 10 & 17
10 am – 12 noon
Fee:$27
Winding Ways
Instructor: Sandy Parkins
This is a beautiful quilt that forms a secondary pattern. In the first class you will learn how to work with templates and in the second class Sandy will teach you to sew the curves!
Tues. Aug. 11 & 18
10 am – 12 Noon OR 6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: $27
Meet Me In Paris
Instructor: Mindy Williams
This quilt is really rather easy once it is broken down into manageable sections. Mindy will help you manage the sections and give you the ability to put it all together using invisible appliqué or topstitching. She has reduced the pattern down to make either a 72” square or a 50” square. A half-hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Wed. Aug 12
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Celtic Applique Flowers
Instructor: Sue Whitaker
Learn to stitch Celtic designs using the template free method of hand appliqué. You will also learn how to complete the flower center design with miniature piping accents. Easy Applique My Way class is a prerequisite. Pattern designed by Sue. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Thurs, Aug. 13
10 am – 2:30 pm
Fee: $30
Oodles of Curves
Instructor: Donna Andersen
An original design by Donna Andersen with curves and half square triangles. What a great way to learn how to use your curve master foot. Using your own designing touches you too can make an original quilt.
Fri. Aug 14
10 am – 2 pm
Fee: $27
Introduction to Foundation Piecing
Instructor: Joan Berwick
Add foundation piecing to your quilt-making repertoire and join the fun! Machine piecing on paper foundation guarantees virtual perfect results.
Tues. Aug. 18 & 25
2 pm – 4 pm
Fee: $27
Just Quilting
Instructor: Gail Milburn
Master the art of small, even stitches. You will mark, baste and quilt a block suitable for a 14” pillow or wall hanging.
Thurs. Aug. 20
1 pm – 3 pm OR 6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: $14 (kit fee not included)
Brown Bag Mystery-LNO
Instructors: Joan & Linda
This night holds a lot of mystery along with lots of fun! The night of class you choose a brown bag that has precut fabric inside and let the mystery begin. Class fee includes fabric for you quilt top & dinner!
Fri. Aug. 21
6 pm - Midnight
Fee: $65
Hoko Bag
Instructor: Mindy Williams
The patchwork Hoko Bag is great fun to make. Two main fabrics and you are ready. The fabric bead ties and flowers give it a lovely summer appeal. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. Aug 22
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Joan’s Jewel OR Forever Mosaic
Instructor: Biker Dude
Choose either one of these quilts and let “Biker Dude” teach you techniques that are used to make these quilts fun and easy. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. Aug. 29
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Pip’s Pinwheel
Instructor: Dianne Croom
Dianne will be teaching this “Biker Dude” pattern. It is made with half square triangles arranged in two blocks. Learn triangle units with an accurate piecing technique. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. Aug. 29
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Carpenter’s Star
Instructor: Frank Klemens
This stunniung eight point star which is surrounded by a pieced circular ribbon is a joy to construct with no painful Y-seams, This star uses half square triangles. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. Sept. 12
10:30 am – 5 pm
Fee:$37
Joyce’s Elegant Sweatshirt
Instructor: Joyce Eaton
Everyone always admires Joyce’s jackets at the Demo’s so come on in and make a beautiful jacket with you own fabric selections and your own flare! A half-hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Sat. Sept. 12
10 am- 4:30pm
Fee: $37
Next Step
Instructor: Joan Berwick
If you have basic machine piecing skills the “next step” class is for you. In this lecture/demo you will learn half square triangles, quarter square triangles, flying geese units and diagonal sets.
Sept. 14 & 28
6 pm – 8 pm
Fee:$27
Hawaiian Applique
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Welcome to the friendly Hawaiian Islands. In this class you will learn to do cutting, basting and traditional needle-turned appliqué by hand. The skills and hints you learn in this class will be useful in many other hand appliqué techniques. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Tues. Sept. 15
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Introduction to Machine Quilting
Instructor: Gail Bush
This class covers the basics of machine quilting. Techniques include straight line and grid quilting, free motion stippling, continuous curve and outline quilting. A sample of each technique will be made in class.
Tues. Sept. 15
6 pm – 9 pm
Fee: $20 ( $7 kit fee Payable to instructor )
Hand Piecing
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Learn the basic skills of perfectly portable hand patchwork from Madge. Template making, cutting, and piecing will be covered as you construct a 12" traditional shoo-fly block that can be used for a pillow or table topper or repeated to make a quilt.
Wed. Sept. 16
10 am – 2 pm
Fee:$27
T- Shirt Quilt
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Use all of those t-shirts you’ve been saving to create a wonderful memory quilt. These make great gifts for anyone who has a shirt collection that is getting a little out of control or if you want to preserve shirts that are “too special to wear out.” Basic machine quiltmaking skills are necessary, but you do not have to bring your machine to class. Pattern required. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Thurs. Sept. 17
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
EQ6 For Beginners
Instructor: Frank Klemens
Learn how to create unique quilts using the computer program, Electronic Quilt 6 (EQ6). This class will take you from instillation to creating that one of a kind quilt. The class will be run as a demo in which you can bring your computer (if EQ6 is loaded on your laptop). If you do not bring your computer to class, between classes you can practice the previous class les sons at home. Quilter’s Hive has the program to purchase.
Thurs. Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, & 22
6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: $60
Rainbow String Quilt
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
String along with Madge and use fat quarters and/or scraps to start the blocks for this quilt. You will learn many traditional string-piecing techniques. Come with your strips and foundation squares cut and get a good start on this exciting project. You may also cut in class. Madge's new pattern required. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Fri. Sept. 18
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Debbie’s Baskets
Instructor: Debbie Moye Yes, Debbie will be teaching us another of her creative baskets! Even if you are a beginner you can make a basket. A half hour bring your own Dinner is planned.
Fri. Sept 18
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fee: $30
(kit fee not included and payable to the instructor)
Strip Twist Quilt
Instructor: Mindy Williams
A fun and easy quilt constructed from 2 ½” strips. This is a design that you will want to make again and again. Beginner and advanced quilters will enjoy this project. A half hour bring your own lunch is planned.
Wed. Sept 23
10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Start Quilting Beginner Machine Quilt Making
Instructor: Joan Hobbs
This 5 week class introduces you to the marvelous world of machine quilt making. Basics covered include rotary cutting, machine strip piecing, machine quilting and binding. This class stresses accuracy.
Tues. Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13 & 20
6 pm – 8 pm
Fee: $60
Mini- Retreat
Hosted by: Linda Ward & Kimberly Modesto
Join Kim and Linda Friday night from 5-11pm and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm -- that's 13 hours of sewing time!! You will receive dinner Friday night, breakfast and lunch on Saturday. You may choose a project that we have OR bring your own project to work on. Food prepared for you, sewing and prizes -- what fun!!
Fri. Sept. 25
5 pm – 11 pm
Sat. Sept. 26
8 am – 4 pm
Fee;$72
Dates to make Quilt’s for Homeless
Monday July 20th 10 am – 2 pm
Tuesday July 28th 10 am – 2 pm
Monday August 10th 1 pm – 4 pm
Wednesday September 9th 4 pm – 7:30 pm
