Class
Schedule - April
- June
Block Club - 2008
Instructor: Dianne Croom
Wed. April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug 6,Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3
11 am OR 6:15 pm OR 7 pm Fee: $5
High Tech Tucks – LADIES NIGHT OUT
Instructor: Frank Klemens
Learn to make three dimensional tucks in graduated colors like the ones in Caryl Bryer Fallert's High Tech Tucks series. They're fun, fast, easy, and everyone loves them. We will be creating a primary or pastel wall hanging. You can add a simple black border, or a wider border of your choice. This is an easy project. Pizza and soda included.
Fri. April 4, 6 pm – Midnight
Fee: $40
Time Flies
Instructor: Donna Andersen
Using a stack, slice, shuffle and sew method, make a new and unique quilt. This method will take a common block and turn it into a quilt where tradition meets originality. A half hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. April 5, 10 am- 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Friendship’s Chain
Instructor: Donna Bailey
Join Donna for a relaxing day of quilting. One focus fabric and two coordinating fabrics are worked into a gorgeous quilt. Basic machine piecing skills are all you need to complete your project. This quilt can be made in choice of two sizes. A half-hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. April 5, 10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $37
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”
April 7 OR May 5 OR June 2, 10 am – 4 pmFee $10
Reversible Quilt
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Join Madge for this full day workshop and make a quilt that's all quilted when the blocks are done. The sample is "Christmas and Easter" quilt from the Reversible Quilts book by Sharon Pederson, but you can use any fabrics to create a reversible design. This is a machine workshop well within the skills of anyone who has basic machine quilting experience and has a straight stitch machine in good working order. A half-hour “bring your own” lunch is planned.
Wed. April 9, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
True Blue
Instructor: Dianne Croom
Ready to try something new? You can pick a jelly roll or use fat quarters for this fun quilt made from 1 block flipped back and forth. Check out the color options on the back of the book, On A Roll and think spring.
Wed:. April 9 & 30, 6:30 pm – 8:30 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. April 11 OR May 9 OR June 27 OR July 11, 10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $22
With A Twist-A simple Nickel Quilt- LNO
Instructor: Ann Townsend
What’s a nickel quilt? One that uses 5x 5 squares or better yet all those charm Packs you have been collecting. What’s the point? Using a new fusible grid technique on point. What’s the twist? Using cornerstones. You can have a baby, lap or queen size quilt done in a day Join Ann and learn a new technique.
Class fee includes pizza and soda.
Fri: April 11, 6 pm – Midnight
Fee: $40
Rapid Fire Hunter’s Star - LNO
Instructor: Ann Densmore
This is a totally new fast method for constructing accurate Hunter’s Star. You will learn to use the petite star template and by doing precut strips your are on your way. Options for future projects will be discussed in class. For this class you need to have sound rotary cutting and machine piecing skills. You choose a wallhanging or tablerunner. Class fee includes pizza and soda.
Fri: April 11, 6 pm – Midnight
Fee: $40
Block Party
Instructor: Dianne Croom
Need a quick and easy project? Make this quilt bright for kids or go your own color way. The basic block has no matching seams so it will grow before your eyes. A half hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. April 12, 10 am – 4:30 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. April 12, 10 am- 4:30pm
Fee: $37
Taffy Twist
Instructor: Kimberly Modesto
This pattern looks a little tricky! Kimberly will show you how easy this quilt can be with just the right twist. A half hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Wed, April 16, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee $37
Thimbleberries Club
Instructor: Linda Ward
Wed. April 16, May 14, June 18, July 16,Aug. 13,Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 12 & Dec. 17
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OR
Sat. April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 & Dec. 20
10 am – Noon
Sewing Bee - LNO
Instructor: Janet Legere
Bring your own project and work on it with the company of other quilter’s. Janet is there to help you with any questions you may have. Class fee includes pizza and soda.
Fri. April 18 OR May 23 OR June 6 OR July 25
6 pm – Midnight
Fee: $22
It’s A Beach
Instructor: Dana Phillips
This wall hanging or table runner will definitely get you ready for the warm and sunny days at the beach. Create your own beach filled with colorful umbrellas.
Sat: April 19, 12 Noon – 3 pm
Fee: $20
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.
Tues. April 22, 1 pm – 3 pm OR 6:30 – 8:30 pm
OR
Tues. June 10, 1 pm – 3 pm OR 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $14 (kit fee not included)
A Great Little Purse
Instructor: Alyce Templeton
This “Great little purse” rivals and 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 have it in fabric of your choice. A half-hour “bring your own” lunch is planned.
Wed: April 23, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
30’ Club
Instructor: Frank Klemens
These are the dates for the 1930’s Club:
April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, & Dec. 10
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: Free
Mini Retreat
Hosted by: Linda Ward & Kimberly Modesto
Join Kim and Linda for their annual Spring Mini – Retreat. You will have 13 hours of sewing and treated to dinner on Friday night and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. You may choose to sew the projects offered or bring your own. Be prepared to sew, enjoy the company of fellow quilters and have fun!
Fri: April 25, 6 pm – 11 pm
Sat: April 26, 8 am – 4 pm
Fee: $72
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.
Mon. April 28, 10 am- 1 pm
Fee: $20
Next Step
Instructor: Joan Berwick
If you have basic machine piecing skills and are looking for the “next step”, this class is for you. Join Joan as she takes you through half square triangles, quarter square triangles, flying geese units and diagonal sets. This is a lecture/demo style with two weeks between sessions.
Mon. April 28 & May12, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $27
Start Quilting—Bee-ginner Machine Quilt Making
Instructor: Joan Hobbs
This 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 teaches fast, time saving techniques yet stresses accuracy.
Tues. April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $60
Log Cabin ( No Batting )
Instructor: Ann Townsend
This a two part class. Wednesday Ann will work with you to choose fabrics and give you cutting instructions. Then Friday Night you will have the entire night to sew. Pizza and soda Included Friday n ight.
Wed. April 30, 6 pm – 8 pm
Fri May 16, 6 pm - Midnight
Fee: $40
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. May 1 & 15, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $27
Uptown Windows Quilt
Instructor: Mindy Williams
Cathedral window is a classic pattern that has stood the test of time with quilters. Mindy, will give you the opportunity to learn how to make this classic quilt by machine.
Thurs. May 1 & 8, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $27
Pajama Party-LNO
Instructors: Dianne Croom & Sandy Parkins
Join Sandy and Dianne for a pj Party and celebrate being girls again. Choose from several projects including pj bottoms, pillowcases, pillows, and a tote which you can finish that evening or BYOP (bring your own project) for lots of sewing time. Homemade sloppy joes and other surprises will be provided.
Fri. May 2, 6 pm – Midnight
Fee: $40
A Little Romance
Instructor: Frank Klemens
Make a great quilt from “Jelly Rolls”. My sample is made from Moda’s Strawberry Lemonade Jelly Roll to produce a fun and happy quilt. The pattern is extremely fabric friendly, A half hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. May 3, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee: $32
Creative Memory Quilt
Instructor: Donna Bailey
Bring your photos printed on Printed Treasure fabric sheets; in class they will be trimmed to fit your square. Choose print sizes yielding a six and half inch square or four inch square depending on your quilt design choice. Your will be selecting a pattern from Ursula Reikes, Quilts for Baby-Easy as A B C book: *Recommend Photo Transfer lecture prior to this class.
Sat. May 3, 10 am – 2 pm
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!
Thurs. May 8 & 15, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $27
Advanced Landscaping
Instructor: Barbara Tinsman
Barbara is ready to take you one step further to landscaping! Join her in a two night class to expand your creativity in your own personal wall hanging.
Fri. May 9 & 16, 6 pm – 10 pm
Fee:$40
“H” is for Hawaii - LNO
Instructor: Gail Milburn
Join Gail in making this fast and fun quilt. See how fast you can find “H” for Hawaii. Class fee includes pizza and soda.
Fri. May 9, 6 pm - Midnight
Fee: $40
Free Style 4 Patch ( 2 for the price of 1)
Instructor: Kimberly Modesto
For this fun, fat quarter quilt, start with a feature print of your choice and then all you have to do is make your four patch blocks to complete this quilt. Be sure to bring a snack .
Sat. May 10, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fee:$32
Intro to Hand Applique
Instructor: Sandy Bryant
Make a wall hanging featuring a vase of flowers, leaves and stars and a vine border with leaves and cherries. You will learn the basics of hand appliqué. There is a pattern fee, payable to the instructor.
Mon. May 12 & 19, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $27 (pattern fee not included)
Mini Quilt – More Than Just a Four-Patch
Instructor: Frank Klemens
Here by popular demand – a class on mini quilts. Make this 14” x 17” mini quilt in an afternoon. Traditional piecing techniques will be used (with some quick tips thrown in help you piece this mini). We will be following the pattern “More Than Just a Four Patch” by Lynne Trace from the book titled “The Best of Miniature Quilts, Volume 2”.
A half hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. May 17, 11:30 am – 4:30pm
Fee: $37
Debbie’s Baskets
Instructor: Debbie Moye
We have added a new class to Quilter’s Hive. We are making baskets! With the instruction of Debbie this class is a great for the beginner as well as those with expierence. The basket will hold those blocks that we are making in our monthly block club. Or however you want to use your basket! Join us in a new adventure.
Sat. May 17, 12 Noon – 4:00 pm
Fee: $27 (kit fee not included)
Borders and Bindings – 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.
Mon. May 19, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $14 (kit fee not included)
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. There is a $7 kit fee, payable to the instructor.
Wed. May 21, 6 pm – 9 pm
Fee: $20 (kit fee not included )
EQ6 For Beginners
Instructor: Frank Klemens
Learn how to create unique quilts using the computer program, Electronic Quilt 6 (EQ6). This 6 part class will take you from instillation to creating that one of a kind quilt that you have designed in your mind. The class will be run as a demo in which you can bring your computer (if EQ6 is loaded on your laptop) or not. If you do not bring your computer to class, between classes you can practice the previous class lessons and homework at home. You will need to purchase the program (Quilter’s Hive will be carrying the program) and we will be using the manual as the class book.
Thurs. May 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $60
Photo Transfer
Instructor: Donna Bailey
Learn how to incorporate photos into your quilts. Tips to enhance photos and eliminate unwanted elements. Cropping and printing techniques will be discussed. Bring several photos and questions.
Sat. May 24, 10am – 12 Noon
OR
Wed. June 11, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $14
Stars Over The Fence
Instructor: Linda Ward
This is a very versatile pattern. It is great for the advanced beginner and the quilter who wants to use some stash fabrics. A half-hour “bring your own” lunch is planned.
Fri. May 30, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fee:$32
Grahams Tote-LNO
Instructor: Janet Legere
One can never have too many tote bags! This one is perfect for an overnight or just for toting your quilting projects or anything else you desire. It is especially nice because there are no unfinished seams on the inside! Can be made using a prequilted fabric, or create your own!
Class fee includes pizza and soda.
Fri. May 30, 6 pm – Midnight
Fee: $40
Calais II
Instructor: Donna Andersen
Make this stunning quilt from squares and half square triangles. The placement of the fabrics, stripes and flowers in red, black and white, come together to create a secondary pattern of a plaid that "pops". A half-hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. May 31, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
Modern Art Lap Quilt
Instructor: Frank Klemens
Do you have fabrics with large prints that you love but have not found a pattern that will allow you to feature them? In the book, Modern Art with Fabric, there are several patterns with large print fabrics . We will be following the Lap Quilt pattern with borders, but any size quilt can be made in class. A half-hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.”
Sat. May 31, 11:30 am – 4:30pm
Fee: $32
Trails of Illusion- LNO
Instructor: Dianne Croom
This striking one block quilt is as easy as 1-2-3 with the fabric placement creating an outstanding design. Anyone can handle this simple block construction. Get your creative ideas flowing in colors and fabrics choice. Class fee includes pizza and soda.
Fri. June 13, 6 pm – Midnight
Fee: $40
Basic 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. There will be lots of samples and great tips.
Fri. June 13, 10 am – 2 pm
Fee: $27
More than just quilting Lecture/Demo
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Can’t decide how to finish your quilts? It helps to know about the options, which are more than just “machine or hand quilting.” Come to this lecture/demo and learn the basic of at least 12 different ways to hold those pesky layers together. Come prepared to take notes.
Sat. June 14, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $14
Cathedral Window Ormnament
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
This was first of Madge's Annual Ornaments. (It also appeared in For the Love of Quilting, Nov/Dec 2002 issue.) The kit is done all by hand in this two-hour class. Be prepared for a relaxing class as step-by-step instruction is provided for this fascinating technique.
Sat. June 14, 1 pm – 3 pm
Fee: $14 (kit fee not included)
Sparkler
Instructor: Janet Legere
This quilt truly sparkles! Created totally from 1/2 square and 1/4 square triangles. . .don't be frightened of them! A great project to branch out into triangles and expand your horizons!
Mon. June 16 & 23, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $27
Intro 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.
Mon. June 16 & 23, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $27
Fun With Color Lecture/Demo
Instructor: Frank Klemens
Come and learn color theory for fabric. Be prepared to take notes and expand your knowledge of the use of color in your quilts. Bring in your patterns or quilts that you are having difficulty with finalizing the colors.
Tues. June 17, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee: $14
Bouillabaiss – LNO
Instructor: Donna Andersen
This is beautiful quilt is made from strips, creating "diamond windows". It is easy and quick and a delight to make. Use as many fabrics as you choose- brights, flannels, 30's prints, or whatever theme you choose. I used scraps of brights to create this fun top.
Fri. June 20, 6 pm – Midnight
Fee: $40
Ba – Da – Bing – Ba –Da- Boom
Instructor: Gail Bush
What a fabulous way to cover reusable plastic containers and at the same time make some quick and great gifts. Three fat quarters will make a reversible basket with ties. You have to see this to believe it!
Tues. June 24, 6 pm – 9 pm
Fee:$20
Tidy Tie
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Learn to Tidy Tie your quilts with this great technique that is perfect for charity quilts or a quick gift. Madge says it's "Tidy" because there are no thread tails on the back or the front of the quilt. You'll get a good start in this two-hour class.
Wed. June 25, 10 am – 12 Noon
Fee: $14
Utility Quilting
Instructor: Madge Ziegler
Learn to hand quilt your quilts with this great technique that is perfect for charity quilts or a quick gift. Work with a small kit ($4 payable to instructor the day of class) and practice this hand technique that will add graphic quality to your quilts.
Wed. June 25, 1 pm – 3 pm
Fee: $14 (kit fee not included)
One Big Block-LNO
Instructor: Frank Klemems
Have you always wanted to make a Texas Star but using Y-seams and diamonds made you hide in your fabric stash? Well, this creative pattern, One Big Star, uses half square triangles to construct this amazing Texas Star with no Y-seams or diamonds. Class fee includes pizza and soda.
Fri. June 27, 6 pm – Midnight
Fee: $40
Only a Few Hours
Instructor: Ann Townsend
What a great name for a quick and easy quilt. The choice of fabric makes it your own special feature quilt. A half-hour “bring your own lunch” is planned.
Sat. June 28
10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $37
Slippin & Sliddin
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. June 28, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Fee: $37
