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F01
Color 101 - Color Wheel Basics
Style: Design
Instructor: Lauren Kingsland
Method: No sewing
Saturday morning
Skill Level: Beginner
This class is an exploration of the basic principles of
using color in quilts. Exercises are done in fused fabric which will become
pages in the student’s own color notebook. The color wheel shows
how colors are related to one another and gives us a vocabulary to describe
color combinations. We will talk about analogous and complimentary color
schemes and how to use them to create quilts that “work”.
While aimed at beginning quilters, this course is useful to anyone who
wants to take her quilting color selections to a more deliberate level.
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G01
Color 201 - Color Family Values
Style: Design
Instructor: Lauren Kingsland
Method: No sewing
Saturday afternoon
Skill Level: Beginner
This class looks at how the properties of light and dark
influence a successful color scheme. Exercises are done in fused fabric
which will become pages in the student’s own color notebook. Where
the color wheel shows how colors are related to one another, value contrast
is what cretes drama and the overal design. Analogous and complimentary
color schemes introduced in “Color 101” will be pushed to
create different effects by varying the value. Aimed at advanced beginners,
this course is usful to anyone who has struggled with a blah set of colors.
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H01
Machine Quilting FULL
Style: Technique
Instructor: Carol Blevins
Method: Machine
Saturday all day
Skill Level: Beginner
In this class you will learn techniques for using the even feed foot (walking
foot) and the darning foot to do grid quilting and free-motion quilting
with your sewing machine. We will discuss needles and threads for machine
quilting. This is a techniques class and it gets you off to a good start
with machine quilting. Although quilting by machine is eventually a great
time saver and a wonderful way to quilt, it does take practice to perfect
the method. Kit Fee: $10.00. |
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H02 Crazy
Strip Pieced Quilted Wall hanging
Style: Foundation
pieced
Instructor: Carol Clanton
Method: Machine
Saturday all day
Skill Level: Beginner
This class is designed for the beginning quilter and the
top can be completed in the one day class. In the sample there are two
centers of the blocks that are machine embroidered and two centers that
are “fussy cut.” If the student wants embroidery centers,
the embroidery must be done BEFORE class. “Fussy cut” instruction
will be given in class. This is also the perfect time to explore all the
decorative stitches on your sewing machine.
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H03 Ault
Star
Style: Traditional
pieced
Instructor: Karen Dever
Method: Machine
Saturday all day
Skill Level: Intermediate
A reproduction of The Ault Star Quilt in Karen’s collection, the
quilt was made in the later part of the 19th century and due to its characteristics
and the signature on the back, it is inferred that the quilt was made
in the Ohio area at that time. The block name is unknown but would be
wonderful created as a signature quilt. Approx. size: 33” x 33”.
Pattern fee: $8.00. |
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H04
Fireworks FULL
Style: Contemporary
pieced
Instructor: Nancy Feve
Method: Machine
Saturday all day
Skill Level: Intermediate
This scraps’n’scopes pattern combines a scrappy background
with kaleidoscoping eight-pointed stars in two sizes that intersect and
elbow each other to form an explosive display with a three-dimensional
feel. The technique uses Nancy’s strippy diamond method with no
y-seams. The sample is a 57” square with nine blocks 18 ¾”
each. |
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H05 Hired
Man 4-Patch Lightning Quilt
Style: Traditional
pieced
Instructor: Karen Fiedler
Method: Machine
Saturday all day
Skill level: Beginner
The hired man often slept on a cot in the hall or in the kitchen, so quilts
made for him were narrow and long. Today they are great for lounging on
the sofa or keeping your side of the bed a little warmer. The 4-Patch
Lightning Quilt was adapted from a design in the Country Threads book
Quilts from Aunt Amy.
The Hired Man 4-Patch Lightning is a great quilt to showcase fabric collections
since the pieces are large. The approximately 6-inch by 10-inch finished-size
triangle is great for those fabrics you almost can’t bear to cut
into. Flannel works well, also. Techniques used in the construction of
the block, which goes together very quickly, include partial seams, sewing
long bias seams, and learning how to square up the blocks to the same
size prior to sewing the top together. The finished size of the quilt
is an elongated rectangle, 53 inches x 86 inches, but the pattern adapts
well to other sizes. Keep going until you like what you see! |
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H06 Stripper’s
Mystery
Style: Contemporary
pieced
Instructor: Gyleen Fitzgerald
Method: Machine
Saturday all day
Skill Level: Beginner
Only you have the clues to solve the mystery. Each quilt will be unique
to its maker because there are several layout options to choose from depending
on which ruler you select (EZ Angle or EZ Companion or your own). Finished
quilts range from 29” x 33” to 40" x 40" based on
your layout selection. You will begin the mystery with 1 to 1 ½
yards of beautiful (floral, bold, geometric or novelty) fabric for the
border and (1) 1 ½” strip from (20) different supporting
fabrics. Extra fabric is optional and will depend on if you want additional
borders or sashing. There will be NO exchanging between classmates unless
they are willing to share their lute. You can do some pre-planning to
make sure your mystery will be solved. Pattern fee: $5.00. |
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H07 Studio
Style: Do your own
thing
Instructor: Patsy Hartnett
Method: Whatever you want
Saturday all day
Skill Level: All welcome
The studio class is designed for the quilter who wants time to “do
her/his own thing”. You will bring your own project(s). Patsy will
be there to assist with hints, tips, and techniques when you need a helping
hand.
This class is also taught on Friday as class C07 and Sunday
as class L05.
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H08 Orchid
Quilt
Style: Contemporary
pieced
Instructor: Maria O’Haver
Method: Machine and hand
Saturday all day
Skill Level: Intermediate
The center blocks are made of a stylistic orchid design
that teaches how a pattern and templates are made. Curved piecing is used
to finish the blocks. The out braided border is made using a preprinted
foundation muslin. Kit fee: $5.00.
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H09 Ever
After #2 - 2 Panels
Style: Stencilscape
Instructor: Jackie Paton
Method: Stencil
Saturday all day
Skill level: Beginner
Jackie’s first line of fabric, “Happily Ever After”,
has just been completed. These two panels and the two panels in class
C09 are part of the line. Visit http://redroosterfabrics.com to read the
story that created these designs. This class will include the “Hen
Searching for Lunch under a Sunflower” and “A Crow Stands
Guard outside a Red Barn”.Students taking one class receive a pillow/placement
pattern to complete their project. Students taking both will receive the
wall hanging pattern that includes all four panels. Materials fee: $12.00.
See class C09 to complete the other 2 panels in the series.
Sign up for one or both.
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H10 Panda
Mom and Baby
Style: Appliqué
Instructor: Linda M Poole
Method: Hand
Saturday all day
Skill Level: Beginner
It's hard to resist smiling at this newborn panda that is gently snuggled
by Panda Mom. Linda's passion for Panda's shines brightly when teaching
you her easy appliqué method. Even a beginner appliquér
that takes her classes, can
proudly say they can appliqué with no problem. Join Linda in class
and create the endangered Panda pair. Kit fee: $12.
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H11 New
Oxford Rose FULL
Style: Appliqué,
traditional pieced
Instructor: Didi Salvatierra
Method: Hand, machine
Saturday all day
Skill level: Beginner
This wallhanging size quilt (approx. 50” x50”) is an adaptation
of an 1870’s quilt from New Oxford, Pennsylvania. If you like appliqué,
then this is for you! We’ll take a 19th century pattern and make
it with 21st century methods. You may choose to hand or machine appliqué
the blocks and vine border. This class will focus on the appliqué
prep of one of the five appliqué blocks in the center. The nine
patch format, sawtooth border and appliqué vine, buds, leaves and
corner roses complete the project. Also discussed will be an easy method
for making half square triangles, the bias strips that make the vine and
the piping tucked next to the binding. And last but not least, suggestions
for quilting designs in the setting blocks that reflect the character
of the original quilt. Kit fee: $10 for the pattern and template plastic. |
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H12 Keep
it Portable
Style: Traditional
pieced
Instructor: Mary Zesiger
Method: Hand
Saturday all day
Skill level: Beginner
Many quilt projects can be accomplished utilizing small bits of time,
if you are able to carry them around with you and not just sew when you
are sitting at your sewing machine. Hand piecing can be very relaxing,
very accurate and very portable. During this class Mary will cover all
the tips and tricks needed for you to become comfortable with hand piecing
techniques. The pattern you will be piecing is the Grandmother’s
Flower Garden. Several quilting design options will be offered. |
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I01
English Floral Sampler
Style: Traditional
pieced and Appliqué
Instructor: Elizabeth Carlson
Method: Machine and hand
Saturday, Sunday all day
Skill Level: Intermediate
In seventeenth century England, young girls practiced their needlework
skills by embroidering "band samplers", long, narrow panels
featuring horizontal rows of floral and geometric motifs. In this class
students will learn how to create a charming 12" x 24" pieced,
appliquéd and quilted band sampler using precision machine piecing
and small scale appliqué techniques. Many tips will be given for
cutting, strip-piecing and pressing small-scale pieces very precisely.
Appliqué methods covered will include template-free appliqué
(sometimes known as back basting) and freezer paper and glue stick appliqué.
While class emphasis will be on hand appliqué, the freezer paper
and glue stick method can be used for machine appliqué if the student
prefers. The two day class format will allow lots of time to get comfortable
with new skills and techniques. We will piece in the mornings and relax
with appliqué in the afternoons. Skill level – students should
have experience with rotary cutting, machine piecing and some appliqué
experience. “English Floral Sampler” pattern or Strawberry
Fair book purchased in advance or in class. See www.elizabethquilts.com |
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I02 Jawze
Style: Appliqué
Instructor: Jane Clark
Method: Machine
Saturday, Sunday all day
Skill Level: Beginner
A large jawed creature that is sure to make children smile. Appliqué
the easy way with Stable Magic, and have a great time while creating it.
Stable Magic instruction, machine Appliqué, and free motion quilting
techniques will be included in this class. This is a good opportunity
to use up those loud prints in your stash that you didn’t have particular
plans for, or any idea how to use them. Be prepared to share and laugh.
Pattern fee: $7.00. |
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I03
Landscape Quilts from Photos FULL
Style: pieced landscape
Instructor: Susan Grancio
Method: Machine
Saturday, Sunday all day
Skill Level: Intermediate
Create an original pieced landscape quilt from your own photograph. Using
tracing paper, draw a pattern based on your photo, have it enlarged and
then use that pattern to make freezer paper templates for your quilt.
This technique allows very accurate piecing and the opportunity to audition
a variety of fabrics before sewing. Choose to design and piece a quilt
that is very detailed and realistic or more abstract, depending on the
way you create your shapes and select fabrics. The designs will yield
wall quilts of various sizes; difficulty will be influenced by the amount
of detail included in the pattern. Fee to enlarge student’s drawn
pattern: $10.00 or less. |
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I04
Changing Seasons - Spring CANCELLED
Style: Appliqué
Instructor: Rose Hahn
Method: Machine
Saturday, Sunday all day
Skill Level: Intermediate
The spring vignette is an intermediate to advanced level appliqué
wall quilt that combines flora and fauna as an invitation to spring. Spring
is constructed using the unit assembly method with Stable Magic, which
is a product that can be left in the quilt, eliminating the foundation
removal step. This class will include machine appliqué, free form
machine embroidery, and instruction relating to shadows and shading to
add depth and strengthen realism. Pattern fee: $8.00 |
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I05 Tumbling
Blocks and More
Style: Traditional
pieced
Instructor: Barbara Lenox
Method: Machine
Saturday, Sunday all day
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Learn a no-template, no marking way to make this graphic favorite. The
diamond angle is 60 degrees so there will be set-in seams but Barbara’s
variation of Y-seaming eliminates aggravation. The first hexagon will
be pieced in the basic Tumbling Blocks formation. The second will be the
Pennsylvania Hex variation. At this point you may choose either pattern
or move on to a design that combines the two. Two techniques of joining
the hexagons to make the top will be explored. Barbara’s technique
for machine piecing Tumbling Blocks was published in the April 2007 issue
of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine. |
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I06 Feathered
Star
Style: Traditional
pieced
Instructor: Susan Paul
Method: Machine
Saturday, Sunday all day
Skill Level: Intermediate
The Feathered Star is not as difficult as it appears but it is for a precise
quilter. It is important that you sew an accurate ¼” seam.
You will prepare all of the feathers by using the bias strip method. It
is an efficient way to make the small feathers without sewing half square
triangles. You will also use partial seams. During this two-day class
you will be able to select from three different center blocks and complete
a star block. After that it is up to you… a wall hanging or keep
going to that queen size quilt! |
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I07 Lazy
Daisy Cats
Style: Contemporary
pieced
Instructor: Kathy Schwabeland
Method: Machine
Saturday, Sunday all day
Skill level: Beginner
Cats! Cats! Cats! This summer whip up some lazy cats lounging among the
daisies in no time flat. These cats are a breeze to make with no templates,
paper piecing, or seams to worry about matching! You’ll cut out
all 12 cats at the same time and then it’s on to the good stuff....the
sewing! Your cats can all be blue like mine or you can choose a different
color scheme. You’ll have so much fun making these cats and daisies,
you’ll want to do it again! Prior to class, purchase the book That
Crazy Thing We Do by the Buggy Barn from your local quilt shop or http://www.buggybarnquilts.com
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I08 Window Play
CANCELLED
Style: Appliqué
Instructor: Chris Zimmerman
Method: Machine
Saturday, Sunday all day
Skill Level: Intermediate
What is so appealing about windows and doors? This class employs machine
appliqué to create a stunning array of interesting architectural
elements that you may see when strolling through an older neighborhood.
Learn how to use
fusible web to create detailed elements accented with a delicate satin
stitch that enhances the designs. The finished size of the piece is 40"
square.
The class is aimed at the intermediate quilter who is
familiar with rotary cutting and machine piecing who has basic experience
with machine embroidery using the satin stitch. Time will be spent perfecting
your satin-stitch
technique increasing your comfort level while applying this useful technique.
Supply fees: The class requires the book, Travelin' America in Appliqué
by Ursula Michael for the patterns. Chris has copies of the book available
in class for $20 (retail $24.95), or you may try and purchase the book
prior to class. Chris also has kits available for $30 which include all
of the fabrics required for the blocks (excluding sashing and borders).
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