Beginning in August

Little Girl Dress  photo
Laurie Sieminski
1 session/3 hrs./$25
This is a simple, zipperless dress that can be made with fat quarters or yardage.  Why not try something with a faced yoke and easy tucks for a favorite child’s summer outfit?  A single class may launch your couture career!
Mon., Aug. 2..... 10 am-1 pm

Cut and Measure Like a Pro
Amy Berger
1 session/2 hrs./$18
Even though you may have used rotary tools for years, do you feel as if somehow you’re not as accurate as you’d like to be?  In this hands-on class, Amy will show how to use the tools to achieve all that you’d like: precision cutting of strips and pieces, subcutting  and bundle cutting with appropriate rulers, using the angle lines with confidence, and tackling setting triangles.
Mon., Aug. 2.....3-5 pm

Windmill Farm   photo
Donna Gemeny
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$36
This cheerful quilt is certainly not difficult, though it has a little surprise in its construction.  Donna will cover all you need to know to make this sporty number in a jiffy!
Mon., Aug. 2, 9.....7-9 pm

Mexican Star  photo
Maria O’Haver
1 session/5 hrs. /$49
This beautiful quilt is a combination of piecing, folding and appliqué, and its complex texture adds considerable interest to it as a wall hanging.  Each technique is well within the skills of the intermediate quilter.
Wed., Aug. 4.....10 am-3 pm

Christmas Wreath photo
Karen Kuzemka
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./ $34
Karen has made this lovely wreath for the holiday season---and what a decoration it would be!  But it might also be a wreath of fall leaves or spring flowers, the choice is yours.  Karen will review paper piecing and the tips needed for miniature block construction.
Wed., Aug. 4, 11.....7-9 pm

Gorgeous Binding  
Diane Heller
1 session/2 hrs./$24
In quilting, the difference between a professional look and the work of an amateur is often the quilt binding.  Diane will show you some options, but each will lead to crisp corners, invisible joining of beginning and end, and a ripple-free border on a beautiful quilt.
Thurs., Aug. 5.....7-9 pm

Hunter Star   photo
Maria Ourmanova
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$35
You’re not going to believe that this is easy—I didn’t myself.  But Maria had her blocks done in a matter of days, and she swears that once she shows you how to do it, you will find it easy, too. Traditionally a two-color quilt, this Kaffe Fassett version has life and energy suitable to the large open spaces of the modern home.
Fri., Aug. 6, 20.....7-9 pm

The Poppy   photo
Maria O’Haver
1 session/4 hrs./$39
This is a striking large-scale wall hanging reminiscent of Georgia O’Keefe.  It is possible to make it with raw edge appliqué or with one of the turned edge methods.  If you choose batik fabric, raw edge appliqué makes this a fairly quick project.  Maria will discuss the options, and you will have a dynamite quilt to give or treasure.
Sat., Aug. 7.....10 am-2 pm

Hawaiian Appliqué  photo
Annette Burns
1 session/4 hrs./$39
This is not just appliqué, it’s a total sensory experience!  Annette demos the technique, teaches the specific skills, puts on Hawaiian music so the thread will glide, offers tropical treats to keep the brain engaged----perhaps she will dance, too!!  In any case, this class teaches a beautiful form of appliqué, and promises to be fun, too.
Sun., Aug. 8.....12:30-4:30 pm

Themis Bag   photo
Alison Zacharkiw
2 sessions/2 hrs ea./$35
Alison has designed a roomy, comfortable cloth purse with style and practicality.  She’ll teach the tips and techniques of stabilizing and bag construction that make her purses so successful.
Tues., Aug. 10, 17.....10:30 am-12:30 pm

Pineapple Placemat   photo
Suzanne Brown
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea. /$35
Suzanne will teach this excellent “quilt as you go” technique so that when you have finished the top of each placemat, it’s all quilted, too! Once you get the rhythm, you’ll want to make many more.
Wed., Aug. 11, 18.....10:30 am-12:30 pm

Garden Maze  photo
Maria Ourmanova
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$35
Maria has made this beautiful quilt in a wall hanging size, but we both agree that it would be truly wonderful as a bed sized quilt because more iterations of the motif would occur.  The classic style will always be appropriate, and as a gift, it will get many accolades!
Thurs., Aug. 12, 19.....7-9 pm

PJ Pants for Teens 
Joyce Hockman
1 session/4 hrs./$39
If your teen is casting about for something fun to do, send her (or him!) to Joyce to learn how to make a simple garment!  PJ pants are ideal as they are simple, fit loosely and are suitable for both boys and girls.  The student must know how to operate the sewing machine, but advanced sewing skills are certainly not required!
Sat., Aug. 14.....1-5 pm

Bunnykins    photo
Andrea Cole
1 session/3 hrs./$27
Make a soft safe cuddly toy for your favorite child.
Sun., Aug. 15.....1-4 pm

Rainforest Charm   photo
Joyce Hockman
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea. /$35
Joyce has a secret quilting trick to make construction of this charming table topper a breeze—with no triangles!  Go for 2-color simplicity, or a more Native American look with the rich colors of the Southwest.
Mon., Aug. 16,  23.....7-9 pm

Ocean Breeze    photo
Joyce Hockman
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$36
This is an ideal first quilt. If you’ve wanted to make something lovely but weren’t sure how to get going this is the project, and Joyce is the teacher!  This pattern can be adapted for everything from a placemat to a king-sized quilt!
Tues., Aug 17, 24.....7-9 pm

Beach Blanket Salsa  photo
Cherry Glazer
1 session/3 hrs./$29
This marvelous quilt requires one Bali Pop package.  You can be quite the beginner and still be a blazing success.  Bring your friends for an afternoon of fun with Cherry and emerge with your top almost done!
Wed., Aug. 18.....2-5 pm

T-shirt Quilt Demo  photo
Lauren Kingsland
1 session/1½ hrs./$18
A T-shirt quilt is a great deal more than a useful collection of old shirts.  It’s usually made of shared memories
for a loved one, to be used as comfort and connection in changing life circumstances.  You want to do it well, to make it strong and enduring.  Learn all you need to know, including many design options.
Sat., Aug. 21.....10:30 am-12 noon

Quick, Reversible Table Graces---on the Serger!!  photo
Barbara Kascic
1 session/2 hrs./$24
Did you know that most sergers sew at 1600 stitches per minute?  Imagine how quickly you can complete most projects with this professional tool!  Barbara has fashioned a set of lovely complements to your dining table—a runner, placemat, and coaster.  Each is constructed on the serger for sturdy, washable good looks.
Sat., Aug. 21.....2-4 pm

Featherweight Clinic 
Nadine Thompson
1 session/2 hrs./$29
The Singer Featherweight machine is a simple sewing machine.  You can definitely learn to clean, oil and adjust it under the guidance of a real expert in the field.  This class has proved valuable for new owners who want to know the machine’s exact condition, as well as owners who want to improve a machine’s performance.
Sun., Aug. 22.....3-5 pm 

Birds in the Air  photo
Kim Jalette
1 session/5 hrs./$49
Kim’s beautiful quilt is constructed using the square in a square technique.  If you are unfamiliar with this technique and its associated ruler, Kim will show you how it’s done.  If you already own the ruler, you’ve been waiting for this moment!  Join us for a last of summer sewing fling!
Mon., Aug. 23.....10 am - 3 pm

Beginning in September

Binding with a Flair 
Diane Heller
1 session/2 hrs./$24
You may already know how to do a basic binding.  But there are many decorative and advanced techniques to consider for all the special quilts you’re ready to do now: quilts with curved edges, apparently invisible bindings, extra piping or flanges and many more.  Let Diane show you what a pro can do to really perk up an ordinary quilt and make it great!
Thurs., Sept. 2.....7-9 pm

Yes! Beautiful Machine Quilting photo
Lois Smith
1 session/5 hrs./$56
If you admire beautiful machine quilting, but have never been able to achieve what you can imagine, take Lois’ class.  You will be amazed at the improvement you can make in a single workshop, and will be relieved to understand the concepts you can work on to continue to improve.  Lois makes everyone feel like a student with promise!
Wed., Sept. 8.....10 am-3 pm

Professional Tote  photo
Maria O’Haver
1 session/6 hrs./$54
This bag is a little complicated (we did say “professional”) but the main challenge is keeping everything organized.  Maria has a system that she’ll share with you.  You will finish with a bag that has a place for everything, and is sturdy and secure.
Fri., Sept. 10.....10 am-3 pm

Storm at Sea  photo
Kim Jalette
1 session/5 hrs. /$49
This is a beautiful, traditional quilt with a modern twist:  it is constructed with the square in a square ruler so you will not be cutting ANY triangles!  It is one of the original optical illusion quilts, and we have noticed that it is strongly attractive to men.
Mon., Sept. 13.....10 am-3 pm

Lucky Stars    photo
Donna Gemeny
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$44 (includes pattern)
Donna has come up with a fresh new look for a favorite pattern. This is actually easy to make, and is a good choice for a confident beginner.  Let her help you rise to a new level of quiltmaking.
Mon., Sept. 13, 20.....7-9 pm

Hand Quilting-The Ultimate Finish!
Chris Giannascoli
1 session/2 hrs./$25
Hand quilting gives a quilt an indefinable elegance, increases its value, and gives the quilter a sense of peace and purpose in doing the project.  You owe it to yourself to try the method.  You will learn marking, sandwiching and hand stitching.  Even by the conclusion of the class, you will see that all it will take to create an heirloom is a little practice!
Tues., Sept. 14.....10:30 am-12:30 pm

Calendar Quilt  photo
Donna Gemeny
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$35
If you have a space for a rotating seasonal quilt, this may be just the one to get you started.  Piecing is simple and quick. Donna will teach you several tricks for perfect raw-edge appliqué, and you may decide you want a similar quilt for every season.  The booklet from which this comes gives many attractive scenes for future consideration.
Tues., Sept. 14, 21.....7-9 pm

Capital Quilts Complete Course   photo
Annette Burns
10 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$168
This is the ultimate quilt course!  Annette will teach you everything you need to know about quiltmaking, from fabric selection to cutting, piecing, pressing, appliqué, set-ins, paper piecing, and so much more.  You will make a sampler quilt incorporating all the major quilt techniques, and learn to sandwich, quilt, and bind your masterpiece. This is the perfect opportunity to start at the beginning and learn one step at a time—but it’s a great refresher course, too.  You’ll be welcome whatever your background in quilting may be!
A. 2-4 pm
B. 7-9 pm
Wed., Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct., 6, 13, 20. 27, Nov. 3, 17, 24

Meditative Appliqué 
Lauren Kingsland
1 session/2 hrs. /$24
The Kolam design in Indian tradition is used for artistic expression as well as a personal, meditative "centering" exercise.
Using simple materials, learn to experience art as meditation and a calming release from care.
Thurs., Sept. 16.....10:30 am-12:30 pm

Strip Magic  photo
Joyce Hockman
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./ $35
Joyce has made two versions of this beautiful quilt, and it shows how very different one quilt can be from another, depending on the color choice. Whether you want a baby quilt or a queen sized quilt, the technique is the same.  Suitable for confident beginners, this quilt will be enjoyable to make and delightful to own.
Thurs., Sept. 16, 23.....7-9 pm

Berkshire Blues  photo
Maria O’Haver
1 session/5 hrs./$49 (includes pattern)
Of course, your quilt doesn’t have to be blue---but isn’t it lovely?  The cutting and piecing is quite straightforward; the most difficult aspect of this project is staying organized with each row and color.  Maria will help you with a system.
Fri., Sept. 17.....10 am-3 pm

Reversible Pillow Cover   photo
Karen Kuzemka
1 session/2 hrs./$18
Starting with a simply covered pillow form, you can make pieced or appliquéd detachable covers that give a cheery new face to decorator pillows.  Karen has made such a cover---a reversible one for two distinct looks.  Join her for an enjoyable evening and an eye-opening new technique.
Fri., Sept. 17.....7-9 pm

Monogram Wizard   photo
Jenny Trussell
1 session/3 hrs./$25
If you have already purchased the embroidery software “Monogram Wizard” and have not yet mastered it, or are considering buying it, this class will help you discover the exciting and extremely varied monograms you can create.  You will need only your laptop, and will learn to save and retrieve what you have designed.
Sat., Sept. 18.....9 am-12 pm

A Little Something Jacket    photo
Barbara Kascic
1session/3 hrs./$39 (includes pattern)
This jacket is easy and fast--a three hour wonder. It's very becoming to every figure style, and can be made in a variety of fabric types.  Even if this is your first attempt at a garment, you will find this a successful venture.
Sat., Sept. 18.....1:30-4:30 pm

Blooming Baby   photo
Hilary Hastie
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$29
Do you yearn for a really special baby quilt?  Hilary has created one from the traditional “Blooming  Nine Patch” pattern.  It is especially beautiful.  Though there is lots of sewing, it’s not difficult, and the results are spectacular--in the heirloom class!
Tue., Sept. 21, Oct. 5.....10:30 am-12:30 pm

Basics of Hand Embroidery  photo
Debbie Mundy
1 session/3 hrs./$32 (including kit)
Whether you desire to put a little embroidered touch on a finished quilt or take up the embroidery one of your relatives used to do, Debbie will be pleased to show you how to accomplish the basic stitches  in hand embroidery.  In the process you will work on a small project for which we will provide all the materials.  This comes just in time to use as a portable project for your holiday travels!
Thurs., Sept. 23.....10 am-1 pm

Tea Time in Bali   photo
Erika Osborn
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
Using any set of Bali Pops, a set of forty 2 ½” precut batik strips, you can construct a beautifully nuanced and shaded set of blocks.  With the cutting already done, you will proceed quickly, leaving time for consideration of color placement for best effect.  This class is good for confident beginners and students who want to make a finished quilt in a short time.
Fri., Sept. 24, Oct. 1.....7-9 pm

Free Motion Quilting Designs photo
Helen Oelschlager
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
When you see a blank area to be quilted on your project do you freeze up?  Helen is a master machine quilter who has a novel approach to learning free motion quilting. She will have you perfect design elements in pencil, and then translate your designs to the machine.  Your muscles retain the memory of what you want to emerge.  Give it a try!
Sun., Sept. 26, Oct. 3.....1-3 pm

Thanksgiving Table Runner photo
Maria Ourmanova
1 session/2 hrs./$25
This magnificent table runner is made from ONE fabric.  If this seems hard to believe, you must take Maria's class to discover how it is done.  All it takes is a beautiful stripe and a little organization.
Mon., Sept. 27.....7-9 pm

Mariner’s Compass  photo
Medallion       
Laurie Sieminski
3 sessions/2 hrs. ea. /$55
Laurie would be the last instructor to suggest that this is a hard project; it is not.  She will help you draft the relevant templates and reveal the tips for hand piecing Y-seams.  Because she will be covering a great deal of ground, prior hand piecing experience is required.  You will complete a gorgeous medallion that is complete in itself as a wall hanging, or use it as the center of a large quilt.
Thurs., Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14.....10:30 am-12:30 pm

Snail Trail  photo
Kim Jalette
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$35
Kim has chosen a traditional pattern and accomplished it with the square in a square technique.  You will enjoy the simplicity that this brings to the construction, and the accuracy that results.
Thurs., Sept 30,  Oct.7.....7-9 pm