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Winter 2012 Classes

Capital Quilts offers a wide variety of classes for all skill levels in hand or machine quilting, piecing or appliqué. Create a quilt, garment or accessory. To register, stop by the shop or call 301-527-0598.

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JANUARY

Burpies, Four Ways       
Jenny Trussell
1 session/3 hrs./ $29
This is another in Jenny's series of projects that can be completed in one class!  These adorable burp cloths make fabulous giving, and their cheerful look will make them a favorite with the new parents.  Make a few now, and have a present ready to go when an announcement is made!!
Sat., Jan. 7                  10am-1pm

 

Leaf Bowls
Alison Zacharkiw
1 session/ 3 hrs./ $29
Just in time for the holidays, a way to make gorgeous leaf shaped bowls that EVERYONE will want! Using a new type of stabilizer and a handful of scraps you will do some easy stitching, heat the entire leaf and shape the bowl as you desire. If you change your mind, reheat and reshape. It's that easy.
A)Sat., Jan. 14,            1-4pm, OR
B)Sat., Mar. 17            10am-1pm

 

Bedroom Organization: The Ultimate Bed Caddy   ½
Andrea Mitchell
1 session/4 hrs./ $42
Tired of having your glasses, tissues, books and e-gadgets fall to the floor or become hopelessly lost?  Let Andrea show you how to make a useful and attractive bed caddy with pockets arranged and sized for every need.
Sun., Jan. 15           12:30-4:30pm

 

Capital Quilts Complete Course  
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.  It’s 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!
Tues., Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb.7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 6, 13, 20
A) 2-4pm  OR
B) 7-9pm

 

Little Hooded Jacket     
Karen Kuzemka
2 sessions/ 2 hrs. ea. $49
Wouldn't it be wonderful to make a fashionable little jacket for an important child in your life!  Karen can help you with the easily mastered skills in this jacket.  The pattern includes all sizes from 1-12, so you may make this classic more than once!
Wed., Jan. 18, 25         7-9pm


Elegant Hand Pieced Table Runner      
Laurie Sieminski
3 sessions/ 2 hrs. ea./$48
There are some blocks that are actually easier to piece by hand than by machine.  The process is peaceful, too!  Learn these techniques while making a beautiful addition to your dining area.  Since there is no loud whirring of machines or fixed stares at the moving needle, you'll be able to learn quite a few things from Laurie even as you sit there piecing!
Thurs., Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2     10:30am-12:30pm

 

Studio Art       
Lois Smith
1 session/5 hrs./$49
In art, there is no one right way.  When you work with Lois, you will consider several design elements, choose the sort of background that works for you and the kind of mounting that speaks to you, too.  Perhaps adding photo transfers appeals to you as it does to Lois; she will help you make it a perfectly personal assemblage.
Fri., Jan. 20                    10am-3pm

 

Three Easy Bibs      
Susan McLaughlin
1 session/2 hrs. /$25
Even if there's no baby coming (that you know of) among close associates, having a few ready gifts at short notice is a great idea.  In class you will transfer paper patterns to more durable plastic, because once you know how easy this is, you'll be making them for YEARS to come!  You'll learn an "easy turn" method, and the way to do bias binding.
Fri., Jan. 20                  7-9pm

 

Almost a Coach Bag      ½
Chris Zimmerman
1 session/4 hrs./$49 (includes pattern)
This cloth purse is so sturdy and able to carry all of your vital daily items that it's like a pricey leather number–and destined to last nearly as long!  Chris has made some improvements to the commercial pattern, and has some suggestions for additional hardware to make it truly functional.
Sat., Jan. 21                 10am-2pm

 

Hunter's Star       
Nina Graves
2 sessions/2 hrs ea./$39
Make this beautiful quilt as large or as small as you wish.  Once you have learned the technique, you'll not be intimidated to consider a larger quilt. Though it looks difficult, there is no paper piecing, no use of templates or inset seams.  With a special ruler, you'll find this traditional quilt very manageable!
Sat., Jan. 21, 28           3-5pm

 

Quick, Comfy Slippers      ½                
Maria Ourmanova
1 session/ 2 hrs./ $25
Have a dozen pairs of these great slippers ready for sudden gift opportunities, or friendly visitors.  Why did they ever call this style "mules"? They're lots more fun than that!  You'll find them quick to make and comfy for home or travel.
Mon., Jan. 23               7-9pm

 

Finish It!   
Nina Graves and Hilary Hastie
3 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$13 ea.
Many of us have a basket full of projects that just seem stalled. Perhaps all that is needed is a convivial atmosphere, a little workspace and a helpful leader to keep us on the track.  Nina and Hilary would be delighted to sit and sew with you, offering advice if asked, and sewing along with you to help the project advance to completion.
A) Tues. Jan. 24, 10:30am-12:30pm
B) Tues., Feb. 28. 10:30am-12:30pm
C) Tues., Mar. 27  10:30am-12:30pm

 

 

Cherry’s Potholders With a Surprise   
Cherry Glazer
1 session/ 2 hrs./$24
Everyone needs a fresh, pretty potholder—even you, I’ll bet!  Once you learn the easy trick to Cherry’s construction you’ll make many.  The class is so much fun some people take it at least once per year!  Bonus pattern: the goblet slipper.
Wed., Jan. 25  10:30am-12:30pm

 

Basic Tote          
Alison Zacharkiw
1 session/ 3 hrs./$25
The rumor is true!  We’ll all have to pay for bags in stores this coming year!  Make your own lightweight, strong tote to keep in the car or your purse.  In fact, make several!  This is Alison’s own pattern, developed after much experimentation, and is just about perfect for all your shopping needs.
Wed., Jan. 25               1:30-4:30pm

Venetian Tiles     
Hilary Hastie
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./ $54
Do you have a desire for a quilt that's a little different, but not terribly difficult? Venetian Tiles will show off your skill, but not reveal that really, all you had to do was straight sewing!  One small ruler will help you get the angles right, and Hilary will show you all the nifty additional quilts this tool can deliver.
Thurs., Jan. 26, Feb. 2     2-4pm

 

Machine Quilting for the  Free Motion Challenged    
Joyce Hockman
2 sessions/ 2 hrs. ea./$39
Tired of hearing it's easy, when you know it's NOT?  Joyce will show you how you can be successful with free motion quilting.  You will learn her method in class which includes the steps you will take from now on to make your own quilting motif, and simple practice exercises so that you can continue to improve on your own.  This will be a liberating experience.
Thurs., Jan. 26, Feb. 2    7-9pm

 

 

Jolly Jellyfish; Fun with Basic Embroidery!     
Debbie Mundy
1 session/ 2 hrs./$39 (includes kit)
Plan to take a day off from work, if necessary, to learn the most basic steps in hand embroidery.  Debbie is a wonderful, patient teacher who has found a cute little project that can become a wall hanging with it's own hoop as frame.  Or, turn it into a pillow, bib, or toy.
Fri., Jan. 27      10:30am-12:30pm

 

Make Friends With Your Serger   
Barbara Kascic
1 session/ 3 hrs./$30
Your serger has many capabilities and decorative possibilities–but first you have to be able to thread it and trouble shoot less than perfect stitching.  If you have wanted to get a handle on your machine, this is the time.  Barbara is patient and kind; she’ll have you serging in no time.  Then she’ll open your eyes about what you can really do with the machine.  Enrollment limited.
Fri., Jan. 27                  2-5pm


 

3-D Bow Tie Quilt     ½
Susan McLaughlin
1 session/2 hrs./$25
This is the EASIEST bow tie block going, though you wouldn't think so, as you look at the complicated-appearing center folds. With a few minutes practice, you can make each block in about five minutes.  Really!  Make them small for baby projects, bigger for larger quilts.  Consider old ties for a vintage or memorial quilt.  The possibilities are endless!
Fri., Jan. 27                  7-9pm

 

Hollow Cube       ½
Maria O'Haver
1 session/4 hrs./$39
This quilt gives a marvelous 3-D effect, and it is done through the careful use of dark, medium and light color values.  There are NO inset seams, it's all done with strips.  This would make an excellent quilt for a special guy or a modern couple.
Sun., Jan. 29       12:30-4:30pm

 

Prize-Winning Bargello   ½
Maria Ourmanova
2 sessions/2 hrs ea./ $36
You, too, can make a prize-winning bargello quilt.  The trick is in careful (not difficult) piecing.  Maria can help you achieve the steadiness to make all your seams meet properly, thus producing the beautiful ebb and flow of color that she has done in her model.
Mon., Jan. 30, Feb. 6               7-9pm

 


 


FEBRUARY

Basic Machine Quilting    
Maria O’Haver
1 session/ 3 hrs./$29
You have all these tops and no clue how to quilt them.  How about a brisk session of the basics: marking, stitch-in-the-ditch and free motion quilting.  You’ll be ready to take off, with a bit of confidence, to finish those lovely tops
Wed., Feb. 1          10am-1pm

 

 

Fitted Crib Sheet            
Susan McLaughlin
1 session/ 2 hrs./ $19
You may want something more sophisticated than juvenile print crib sheets, or you may need a nonstandard sized sheet.  Come learn to make exactly what you want, with never-ravel French seam corners and perfectly fitted corners.
Fri., Feb., 3                  7-9pm

 

 

Modern Blues       
Hilary Hastie
2 sessions/ 2 hrs. ea./ $49 (includes pattern)
Hilary has created a thoroughly modern piece in very beautiful, contemporary colors.  One is drawn immediately to look closely for the secret to the quilt’s construction.  It is strip pieced, but as with many of designer Laurie Schrifrin’s patterns, there are a few surprises that elevate the quilt from the ordinary.
Sat., Feb. 4, 18    10:30am-12:30pm

 

Simple Dwellings         
Sarah Pavlik
1 session/4 hrs./ $42
Learn from Sarah how to create perfectly well-fitted blocks from wonky, free form elements.  Your little village will be like no one else’s, and you will be excited to see what can be done with simple techniques.
Sat., Feb 4                    1:30-5:30pm

 

Featherweight Clinic         
Nadine Thompson
1 session/ 2 hrs./$25
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., Feb 5                  1-3pm

 

 

Soda Pop             
Debbie Mundy
1 session/3 hrs./$39
(includes pattern)
Fizzy and sweet, this quilt can be made from one Bali Pop or other pack of 2 ½” strips.  Debbie will cover careful stitching and pressing to assure that all your “tiny bubbles” line up for maximum effect!
Mon., Feb. 6                10am-1pm

 

Trip Around the World                           
Joyce Hockman
2 sessions/ 2 hrs. ea. /$36
Based on a simple Amish design originally called “Sunshine and Shadows”, this quilt is quite straightforward, as long as you stay organized with your strips, seam allowances, and pressing.  Joyce will help you keep it all together, and you will make a quilt worthy of a wedding or graduation–in plenty of time, too!
Wed., Feb 8, 15     7-9pm

 

 

Draft a Quilt Block       
Laurie Sieminski
1 session/ 2 hrs. /$24
Learn to shrink, enlarge or change any block that you love to fit a new purpose.  Laurie will show you how it’s done, so you never need to be dependent on someone else’s pattern again.  You do not need to be a math genius to be successful at this technique!
Thurs., Feb. 9    10:30am-12:30pm

 

 

T-shirt Quilt Demo     
Lauren Kingsland
1 session/ 2 hrs./$25
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.
Thurs., Feb. 9                          1:30-3:30pm

 

Very Special Napkins           ½
Andrea Mitchell
1 session/ 2 hrs./$24
It’s one thing to use casual, rolled hem napkins for an event that involves salt and grease, but when you’re planning something elegant, consider these lovely hemmed cloth napkins with mitered corners. You may even want to make a set as a wedding or birthday present for someone special.  The recipient will think of your good taste and generosity every time she uses them.
Fri., Feb 10                   7-9pm


 

Visible Project Bag     ½
Chris Zimmerman
1 session/2 hrs./$29 (includes pattern)
Wouldn't it be great to have a way that you can aggregate everything for a particular project in one zippered pouch, which you can see into?  Chris' project bag accomplishes this, with the added benefit that mesh used for construction allows the fabric to breathe.  Chris will show you how to create bags in any size.  Honestly, it's so easy that you'll make a dozen, each with its own coordinating fabric!


Twinkle              
Nina Graves
1 session/ 3 hrs./$42 (includes pattern)
Nina chose the ever-popular Kaffe Fassett fabric collection to showcase the twinkling perfection of this simple block.  In class, she will teach its easy, but surprising construction. She will also help you achieve the accuracy  that makes her quilt sparkle.
Sun., Feb. 12                           1-4pm

 

Mariner’s Compass         
Laurie Sieminski
3 sessions/ 2 hrs ea./$59
If you have been enjoying hand piecing—or want to pick it up again—the Mariner’s Compass is just the project.  You will experience the pleasure of quilt construction at a steady, not frantic, pace and the satisfaction of fitting precise pieces together perfectly. Laurie will show you how some things are actually quite a bit easier when done by hand, and best of all, you will be able to converse amiably with others as you stitch!
Mon., Feb. 13, 20, 27  10:30am-12:30pm

 

Koi                        
Maria Ourmanova
2 sessions/ 2 hrs ea./ $34
Do you have a fabric that really needs a showcase?  Some things are just too beautiful to chop into little pieces.  Work with Maria to display your fabric to best advantage.
Mon., Feb. 13, 20        7-9pm

 

Lollipop Bag             
Kat Martinez
1 session/2 hrs./ $34(includes pattern and zipper)
Even beginners can make this bag with easy zip and a cute little wrist strap.  In fact, you’ll find it so easy you’ll want one for many different outfits. Don’t worry about the zip—Kat’s method will amaze you with its simplicity.
Thurs., Feb. 16            7-9pm


 

Coasters for Every Occasion   
Andrea Mitchell
1 session/2 hrs./$24
Who says that coasters are only for wine glasses?  Think about the spots and messes you could eliminate with a set of colorful coasters under coffee mugs, the honey container, the wine bottle and lots of other drippy containers.  Make a set for yourself or for friends and enjoy the process with Andrea and friends!
Fri., Feb. 17                 7-9pm


 

Landscape Appliqué– Layer by Layer           ½
Barbara Bregman
1 session/ 3 hrs./ $29
Starting from a favorite photo or painting, Barbara will help you “see” the shapes and shade of the landscape in quilting terms. She will show you how to start from the base layer, adding detail and definition one layer at a time.  This creative process is done by hand with a simple, invisible stitch.
Sat., Feb. 18                 2-5pm

 

Thread Painting               
Maria O’Haver
1 session/4 hrs./$49 (includes fabric kit)
Starting with a few daubs of paint on fabric , Maria will teach you how to use the essence of free motion quilting to achieve an art work whose “paint” is free form stitching. As you are making many trips over the same general area, you can’t go wrong, and the effect is like an impressionist work.
Sun., Feb. 19           12:30-4:30pm

 

Goofy Scraps                   
Amy Berger
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$36
Collect all your scraps and remains of previous projects.  This is an easy, fun class that uses what you already own! The technique is reminiscent of stack, whack and shuffle.  The result is complex-appearing blocks that are astonishingly simple and easy to put together.  Learn how to do it, and make a few charity quilts to delight kids and their parents.
Wed., Feb. 22, 29  10:30am-12:30pm

 

Poppin’ Poppies           
Karen Kuzemka
2 sessions/ 2 hrs ea. /$46 (includes pattern)
It’s that time of year…you need to see some evidence of flowers and greenery!  Time to make your own!  With this wonderfully simple technique you’ll be building poppies in bunches.
Wed., Feb. 22, 29    7-9pm

 

Very Easy Baby Quilt           
Hilary Hastie
2 sessions/ 2 hrs. ea. /$34
If this is your very first quilt project you’ll be a blazing success!  Hilary will guide you to accurate cutting, piecing and quilt assembly.  If you’re more experienced, and just need help with one part of the process, you’re welcome in class too!
Thurs., Feb. 23, Mar. 1       10:30am-12:30pm

 

Wild Wall Quilt                   
Sarah Pavlik
1 session/4 hrs./ $34
Whether for baby or wall décor, this is a quick, easy project. Sarah will show you how to fussy cut special fabric to center critters, or blooms, in the middle of a simple nine-patch. 
Sat., Feb. 25     1:30-5:30pm

 

Creation of the Universe         
Joyce Hockman
2 sessions/2 hrs ea./ $34
This is a stunning quilt, based on simple strip piecing.  The trick is in staying organized, and the use of a wedge ruler.  Joyce will share her tips for pressing the seams to keep the surface flat and unruffled.  You, too, can create a quilted universe!
Mon., Feb. 27, Mar. 5,     7-9pm


 

MARCH

Crochet Rag Rug            
Lauren Kingsland
1 session/ 2 hrs./$29
Lauren has another project you can make with fabric from your stash.  Using narrow strips and a large crochet hook, you can fashion beautiful rag rugs (and even bowls and placemats) with a simple crochet stitch.  Lauren will show you how it's done.
Thurs., Mar. 1,    1:30-4:30pm

 

Paint Stick Highlighting      
Maria O’Haver
1 session/3 hrs./ $39 (includes art kit)
If you’re not in the mood for a big quilt right now, how about learning a new technique that can enhance your current skills?  Using a stencil brush and a paint stick you will  stencil around the edges of a freezer paper pattern to create the shadows that outline the design.  Once the paint is dry and fixed, you can quilt the original design using free motion, or it could just be painted fabric. No sewing machines used in class, only painting.
Fri., Mar. 2                  10am-1pm

 

Wine Bag and Coaster Set        ½
Jenny Trussell
1 session/3 hrs. /$34
Jenny is the queen of fast and easy!  She wants you to leave with an attractive, finished project–a wine bag and coaster set that is so simple  you will make it again and again.  Join her for a morning of fun and stitching success.
Sat., Mar. 3                  10am-1pm

 

Indian Blanket                 
Joyce Hockman
1 session/3 hrs./ $34
Simple, graphic design in strong colors makes this a great quilt for a college youth, or a former athlete who watches sports from the couch.  The techniques are easy, and Joyce will suggest quilting motifs that will enhance the whole project.
Sat., Mar. 3                  2-5pm

 

Mystery!                  
Debbie Mundy
1 session/5 hrs. /$54
Everyone loves a mystery project! You will arrive with your fabric already cut, and proceed to stitch and sub-cut as directed.  All I know about the finished project is that it is a generous lap-sized quilt with easy sewing.  All the better to chat, munch, and discover quilting secrets!!  Capital Quilts will provide snacks and sewing wenches to press and unsew for you…your main job is enjoyment!!
A) Sun., Mar., 4  12-5pm; OR
B) Sun., Mar., 11,  12-5pm


 

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!
Wed., Mar. 7        10:30am-12:30pm


 

Adventures in Quiltmaking  
Joyce Hockman
4 sessions/ 2 hrs. ea./$68
This is the perfect class for the inexperienced, but eager quiltmaker.  Joyce starts from the very beginning, covers all the vital steps, from cutting to binding, making sure that her students are moving right along.  Best of all, everyone has a lot of fun, and ends with an attractive finished quilt!
Wed., Mar. 7, 14,21, 28     7-9pm


Finish the 2011 Quest Quilt!         ½
Laurie Sieminski
3 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$59
If you picked up the patterns (or kit) for this magnificent quilt, you may be a little confused about how to proceed with its construction.  Laurie took the lead on making the quilt for CQ and knows exactly what to do. From piecing the blocks to laying out the appliqué she will help you make a success of the whole project.
Thurs., Mar. 8, 15, 22   10:30am-12:30pm

 

 

Storm at Sea                    
Kim Jalette
2 Sessions/2 hrs. ea. /$34
Learn how to make this very beautiful quilt that gives the illusion of rolling waves.  Despite its apparent curves, it is made up of nothing but straight lines!  The secret to success with this quilt is the Square in a Square ruler.  Kim will reveal its many uses in addition to this quilt, and help you make a family treasure!
Sat., Mar. 10, 17          2-4pm

 

I Spy Through the Window     
Hilary Hastie
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea. /$34
Hilary created these quilts to use her extensive store of 5” squares.  As it happens, many of them were suitable for youth quilts.  You can make just such a quilt yourself, or choose to fill the “window” with other 5” charm squares from various adult collections.  It’s a fun project with gorgeous results!
Mon., Mar. 12, 19 10:30am-12:30pm

 

Soft Summer Breeze           
Joyce Hockman
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea /$34
This is a lovely, uncomplicated quilt.  Joyce will help you keep your piecing accurate, and your pressing distortion-free.  Wouldn’t this look great in a beach place?
Mon., Mar. 12, 19       7-9pm

 

The Margo Bag               
Alison Zacharkiw
2 sessions/3 hrs. ea./$59
(includes pattern)
Make a sturdy, zippered bag with lots of room and specialized compartments.  Though it takes a bit more time to construct than the basic tote, it’s considerably more versatile, and lends itself to more formal situations.  Let Alison advise you on the best interfacings and bag support.
Tues., Mar. 13, 20       10am-1pm

 

Frog Pockets             
Amy Berger
2 sessions/3 hrs. ea./$59 (includes pattern)
Wouldn’t every little person LOVE this whimsical frog quilt?  Amy will guide you in its construction and easy appliqué.  When she found the pattern, she knew she had to make it.  We think you’ll feel the same way!
Wed., Mar. 14, 21     10am-1pm


Scrap Log Cabin          
Lauren Kingsland
1 session/3 hrs./$32
Gather up your scraps and stash pieces for an adventure in quiltmaking with the original philosophy: whatever you have, make it work!  In the process, make it beautiful!  Lauren can show you how it’s done, and you’ll enjoy every minute of it.
Thurs., Mar. 15                    1:30-4:30pm

 

 

Magic Machine Appliqué                       
Chris Zimmerman
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
We’ve never seen anything like this.  Chris decided that there had to be a better way to machine appliqué pieces that were very small or inaccessible.  She found that it can be done best from the BACK!   You will  enjoy taking this class to learn something helpful and truly new!
Thurs., Mar. 15, 22      7-9pm

 

Calico Garden                  
Helen Johnston
2 sessions/3 hrs ea./$64  (includes pattern)
Helen presents the perfect springtime quilt.  Calico Garden is a lovely combination of simple piecing, broderie perse, and conventional appliqué.  Her quilting is spectacular, and its simplicity adds to the whole effect.  Learn several important techniques and make an heirloom quilt with an historical background.
Sun., Mar. 18, 25         1-4pm

 

Intermediate Serger Skills      
Barbara Kascic
1 session/3 hrs. /$24
Now that you can thread your machine, what else can you do with your serger?  Barbara concentrates on the coverlock stitch as well as 4 or 5 thread programs to add beauty and functionality to your sewing.
Thurs., Mar. 22             2-5pm

 

 

Kraft Krate                 
Maria O’Haver
1 session/3 hrs./$36 (includes pattern)
Tough and sturdy, this large storage box made of fabric and stabilizer is much better for your fabrics than plastic.  Learn how to make one for your precious collection, or even your file folders.   You will precut the stabilizer before class to  be able to finish one Krate. Pattern contains three sizes.
Fri., Mar. 23                10am-1pm

Hawaiian Quilting               
Annette Burns
1 session/4 hrs./$39 (includes book)
Learn the traditional hand appliqué found in the beautiful quilts of Hawaii.  Annette will show you the method, and get you in the mood with music and tropical snacks!
Sat., Mar. 24                            1-5pm

 

Versatile iPod Case            
Luanne Lindeman
1 sessions/2 hrs./ $24
Luanne developed this pattern in response to a friend’s request for something that would hold her iPod securely, and have a separate place for the ear buds.  We think there are quite a few additional uses for the cute, easy case, too!
Mon., Mar. 26             7-9pm

 

Log Cabin Placemats          
Alison Zacharkiw
1 session/3 hrs./$25
Alison is eager to teach you the “Quilt as you go” method of construction on these lovely placemats.  Not only are they easy, when you’ve finished sewing the pieces, you will have done all the quilting as well.  Efficient!
Wed., Mar. 28              1:30-4:30pm