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MARCH
Puzzle Pillow  photo
Nina Graves
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$45 (includes pattern)
This is the class to learn a new skill (foundation piecing) and make a charming present at the same time. Nina will show you the technique, and help you with the organizational trick that forms the puzzle.
Thurs., Mar. 4, 11 ....10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Batik Scrap Jacket photo
Sarah Pavlik
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
You will begin with a cotton sweatshirt for a comfortable fit. You’ll finish with a wearable, artistic jacket. Sarah teaches the construction and fitting. Most people make several!
Thurs., Mar. 4, 11....7-9 pm
Free Motion Quilting Designs
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!
Fri., Mar. 5, 12....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Pineapple Smoothie photo
Amy Berger
2 ssessions/2 hrs ea./$34
Once you’ve learned the basic technique of the pineapple block, the rest of this quilt is easy. Of course, it helps to have a good-sized stash, and an organizing principle. Amy has hidden Betty Boop…can you find her here and there?
Mon., Mar. 8, 15....2-4 pm
Double Irish Chain photo
Suzanne Brown
3 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$58 (includes book)
This traditional quilt is an ideal beginner quilt—it was my first quilt, and Suzanne was my teacher! Suzanne will reveal the best way to cut, sew and press accurately. She’s an inspiring teacher who is equally at home with right or left-handed quilters.
Tues., Mar. 9, 16, 23....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Pretty (Easy) Baby Quilt photo
Hilary Hastie
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
This is a quilt that Hilary intends to donate to Project Linus. She believes such quilts should be JUST as pretty as ones made for relatives. She will be happy to show you everything you need to know to make this quilt, and hopes that perhaps you, too, would like to make something pretty to give to a needy child. It’s also great to make this quilt for the family!
Thurs., Mar. 11, 18....2-4 pm
Color Shuffle
Donna Radner
3 sessions/7 hrs. total/$59
What is apparently a fairly simple pieced quilt is actually an exercise in color and design. Donna has started with a project from Color Shuffleby Karla Anderson, but has imposed her own theories and practice of color to achieve a vibrant effect. You will enjoy learning her approach and you will add a new sparkle to your work.
Fri., Mar. 12, (1-4 pm) 19, 26 (2-4 pm)
Stitch ‘n Bitch
Donna Gemeny
2 sessions left/2 hrs. ea./$13 per session
There are times when you have something to work on, and primarily need encouragement and a few pointers to keep up your momentum. This group will fill that need, providing a venue, companionable quilters and a knowledgeable instructor. Participants may bring light munchies to share, and amusing stories are a plus, too!
Fri., Mar. 12, 26 .... 7-9 pm
Twist and Turn photo
Heather Heller
1 session/3 hrs./$29
Heather told me how much she enjoyed making this foundation pieced project, and how much she’d like to share her skills with you. You can be quite the beginner and still achieve perfection. This class can be your treat to yourself!
Sat., Mar. 13....1-4 pm
Stack ‘n Shuffle Table Runner photo
Joyce Hockman
1 session/3 hrs./$29
There’s something magical about cutting a pile of squares, shuffling the components, and letting the design sort itself out in a random fashion. Joyce will teach you how to perform this magic on a table runner in your favorite colors.
Sun., Mar. 14....1-4 pm
Intro to Crazy Quilting photo
Luanne Lindeman
1 session/2 hr./$18
Lately, there has been renewed interest in crazy quilting. This is your opportunity to assemble random bits of scrap and conversational fabrics, embellish with the fancy threads and stitches your machine is capable of, and perhaps try out bits of silk, rayon and velvet
Mon., Mar. 15....7-9 pm
Create a Strong Finish!
Joyce Hockman
3 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$13
Most of us have a pile of partially finished projects. Many of them have some little problem we just can’t seem to solve. Lift the guilt, and let Joyce show you the technique or trick that will make it easy to complete your project. You may find me in the class with you, as my pile has grown lately, and I could definitely use Joyce’s help. Let’s make this a strong finish together!
Tues., Jan. 12, Feb. 16, Mar. 16....7-9 pm
The Tulip Purse photo
Alison Zacharkiw
2 sessions/2 hrs ea./$44(includes pattern)
The Tulip purse is a softly-constructed bag of multiple petal-shaped pieces. It will make a lovely springtime accent for welcome lighter clothes.
Wed., Mar. 17, 24....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Square in a Square photo
Andrew McLaughlin
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
SnS is a great technique, and Andrew will be pleased to share it with you. He also has the artist’s view, an interest in color and design, and an ability to challenge himself to create with whatever materials are available. Learn a new approach to an old technique!
Thurs., Mar. 18, 25....7-9 pm
Pillowcase Challenge
CQ Staff
1 session/up to 3 hrs./$10
American Patchwork and Quilting has issued a challenge to the country’s quilters: Help us make and donate one million pillowcases to be donated to people in hospitals, shelters, nursing homes and hospices. Capital Quilts has enrolled in the effort, and with your help the goal will be met. We will teach you the very best way to make a pillowcase, and give you printed directions to take home.
Sun., Mar. 21....1-4 pm
Hand Piecing: The Next Step
Diane Heller
3 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$54
For those of you who enjoy hand piecing, and are eager to learn some of the wonderful techniques that are easier by hand than on the machine. This is the class for you. Imagine curved piecing with no stress, major junctions with little bulk! Better check this out!
Mon., Mar. 22, 29, April 5....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Improvisational Log Cabin
Lauren Kingsland
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
There’s definitely more than one way to make a log cabin! Try Lauren’s liberated, freestyle approach—note: this does not mean sloppy—for an energetic, modern treatment of an old favorite.
Mon., Mar. 22, 29....7-9 pm
Circular Bargello photo
Joyce Hockman
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
Joyce has made use of the wedge ruler and carefully crafted strip sets to create flame-like undulations of color. You can make your own version of this beautiful quilt as a table topper or wall hanging.
Tues., Mar. 23, April 6 ....7-9 pm
Blooming Nine Patch photo
Hilary Hastie
2sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
This is one of the most romantic, spring-like quilts we can imagine. There is a considerable amount of straight sewing, but as long as you can keep your elements organized, you will have a gorgeous outcome. Think of this for a wedding or graduation present!
Thurs., Mar. 25, April 8....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Apple Core Quilt photo
Kathy Skalabrian
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$49 (includes pattern)
This quilt is constructed in an unusual way. Despite all appearances, there are no curved seams involved. Learn Kathy’s construction secrets, and make your own Apple Core in record time.
Tues., Mar. 30, April 6....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Impressionist Quilt photo
Maria O’Haver
2 sessions/3 hrs. ea./$54
Maria has made a lovely quilt in the impressionist style---not rigidly representational, but slightly blurry, and evocative of the subject. You’ll enjoy learning the technique, watching your subject emerge, and the pleasure that comes from a gradual building of impressions.
Wed., Mar. 31, April 7....10 am-1 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!
Spring Group, afternoon (2-4 pm) or evening (7-9 pm)Wed., Mar. 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19. 26, June 2.
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