May
Simple Dwellings
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Sarah Pavlik
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$36
Sarah has mastered the art of “lawless quilting”, as she says. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Look at her quilt. It is a poem of free form houses and trees; but though they are all a bit wonky, all are corralled into a common form for a meticulous finish. Sarah has found this to be the perfect place to use all sorts of leftover blocks, strips and threads. Let your creativity create something magical, too!
Thurs., May 8, 22....7-9 pmRosebuds for Laura
Debbie Mundy
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$39 (includes pattern)
This is a lovely, romantic quilt, perfect for a young girl. Its rosebuds are pieced, not appliquéd, and the sewing is easy. The borders are large, allowing for some fancy quilting, if you wish. Debbie will help you improve your piecing and pressing techniques, I guarantee it!
Fri., May 9, 23....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Snuggly Flannel
Erika Osborn
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$29
This is TRULY a first quilt. It is easy, quick, and very, very satisfying. If you give one as a present, we guarantee that people who see it will beg you for one for themselves. Don't deny them!
Mon., May 12, 19....7-9 pm
Rainbow Flags
Joyce Hockman
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea. /$29
There is a trick to making all those little triangles, never fear. Joyce generously reveals the secret, as she loves to draw new quilters into the circle of piecing professionals! You will enjoy becoming more proficient as you make a cheerful, apparently complex quilt!
Tues., May 13, 20....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Sunshine Village
Luanne Lindeman
1 session/2 hrs./$25
Are you tormented by a need for perfection? Let Luanne teach you the essentials of liberated quiltmaking, a style that blends free expression with careful construction. You'll have a wonderful time and will explore brand new territory!
Fri., May 16....7-9 pm
It's a Wrap! Demo
Susan Sellers
1 session/1 hr./Free
Please call to register
Those fabric-wrapped clothesline bowls are pretty, useful, and fast to make. Family and friends love them to store and organize treasures. You will be surprised how easily you can use scraps to create something beautiful on any sewing machine.
Sat., May 17....2-4 pm
Baltimore Basket
Helen Johnston
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$35
Think of all the appliqué projects that feature a large central basket, surrounded by simpler appliqué, or pieced blocks. This is your chance to learn the techniques of the appliquéd basket. You have many options in filling your basket, and Helen will discuss them as part of the class.
Sun., May 18, 25....12 noon-2 pm
T-Shirt Demo click for photo
Lauren Kingsland
1 session/2 hrs./$21
Take that enormous pile of memorable T-shirts and fashion them into a quilt to be treasured! If you're not quite sure how to begin, let Lauren tell you about selection, preparation, and design issues of the successful T-shirt quilt. You'll save a lot of time in the long run, and avoid some pitfalls which spoil less well thought out efforts.
Sun., May 18...2:30-4:30 pm
Add Texture to Quilts: Creative Paintsticks
Susan Sellers
1 session/2 hrs./$21
Have you ever felt that your work is nice, but not exciting or especially unique? Consider the use of paintsticks for a permanent, non-messy addition to the fabric. Susan will show you how to add texture, dimension and drama to plain fabric. You will transform the ordinary into something that represents your special view, and will thereby give your quilts personality!
Mon., May 19...2-4 pm
Hearts in the Country
Donna Gemeny
2 sessions/2 hrs ea./$32
Here's the perfect quilt project for the beginner, the intermediate quilter with a time crunch, and the advanced quilter with a serious time crunch. It is simple and graphic, but has no built in pitfalls. You'll find it suitable for baby, youth, couch throw or wall hanging. Versatile!
Tue., May 20, June 3....7-9 pm
Serpentine Quilt
Alison Zacharkiw
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$39 (includes pattern)
Refresh your paper piecing skills and make this dynamite quilt for a stunning wall hanging. Alison will show you some of the alternate positions your snake can take, and you will be captivated by the possibilities!
Wed., May 21, June 4....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Beautiful Maryland: Black-eyed Susan
Maria O'Haver
1 session/3 hrs./$34
(includes pattern)
This is the first in a series of Maryland-themed quilts from the gifted Maria O'Haver. Learn the skills involved in this pattern and choose to make it as a quilt in itself, or make more in the series into a larger whole.
Sat., May 24....10 am-1 pm
Fun with Free Motion
Lisa Walker
1 session/2 hrs./$21
In your heart, you know it's true: you need to practice a few design moves in free motion in order to really get it. You're afraid to spoil that beautiful top, so you never start. Let Lisa teach you a few moves, then make suggestions on your progress. You'll be surprised what strides you can make!
Tues., May 27.... 7-9 pm
Kaleidoscope
Pat Vasaio
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
There is a distinct charm to the endlessly repeating image. It's fun to figure out what new image it will make, and what colors and backgrounds will set off its charms. It looks difficult, but requires only
care and deliberate speed to make it spin. Pat will teach you everything you need to make this lovely quilt.
Wed., May 28, June 4....7-9 pm
Adventures in Quiltmaking
Joyce Hockman
4 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$65
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!
Thurs., May 29, June 5, 12, 19....7-9 pm
June
Golden Oldie Mystery
Debbie Mundy and Susan McLaughlin
1 session/6 hrs./$56 (includes snack)
Debbie and I have had a blast making this mystery quilt! As usual, I have made it terrifically difficult because of my own choices. Debbi has made it a piece of cake…so guess whose path we're going to take? In fact, we'll cut your fabric so you can get right to work! The quilt will be a generous lap, and is easy to do-I promise! Quilting wenches will be on hand to assist with pressing and un-sewing!
Sun., June 1....11 am-5 pm
Professional Tote
Maria O'Haver
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$45 (includes pattern)
This is the ultimate sturdy tote, complete with zips, toggles and special pockets. There's lots of sewing, but the result is fantastic, and immediately useful!
Mon., June 2, 16 .... 10 am - 12 noon
Blooming Nine Patch
Hilary Hastie
2 sessions/2 hrs ea./$34
The Blooming Nine Patch is quite easy to sew-but there's a lot of sewing. So Hilary reduced the overall size of the quilt. It's now a generous lap or baby quilt, and one which has a hope of being done in relatively short order. There's a meditative quality to the sewing, so you'll finish in a Zen-like state!
Tues., June 3, 17....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Intro to Machine Quilting click for photo
Lorraine Carter
1 session/ 3 hrs. /$29
In this one-session class learn free motion, echo, and grid quilting. Instructor will also teach stippling and meandering. Machine must work well.
Fri., June 6....10 am-12 noon
Triple Irish Chain
Jan Tunnicliff
1 session/5 1/2 hrs./$52
Essentially, this quilt is composed of two separate blocks. Master that, and you have the quilt. Jan will hone your cutting, piecing and pressing skills so that a quilt in a day may be a possibility! Wouldn't that be fun? Join us for a great, productive day.
Sat., June 7....10 am-3:30 pm
Beautiful Maryland: Chesapeake Bay
Maria O'Haver
1 session/3 hrs./$34 (includes pattern)
This is the second in the Maryland Quilt series. You need not have taken the first to be a great success at this one. Make it alone, or make all the quilts in the series for a spectacular panorama of local color!
Sun., June 8....12 noon-3 pm
Real Women Sew Curves
Judy Witkin
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
Curves are really in, have you noticed? If you have resisted them, perhaps you thought they were too tricky. With today's acrylic templates, it's pure pleasure, and you'll be amazed at your professional looking curved blocks.
Mon., June 9, 23....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Use Color to Create Perspective
Lauren Kingsland
1 session/ 2 hrs./$25
Give your landscapes that touch of reality that perspective endows. You can do it with artful use of color and shading. This small technique yields big results!
Mon., June 9....1-3 pm
Look! No Pattern!
Amy Berger
2 sessions/2 hrs ea./$29
Amy 's philosophy is simple: enjoy it, or don't do it. This is supposed to be your relaxation, stress reduction and fun activity; it surely is for Amy.
Learn a version of stack 'n whack that requires no pattern and is almost guaranteed to be fun and successful.
Wed., June 11, 18....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Inset Circles
Amy Berger
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$29
One glance at these circles and you assume they are appliquéd onto the surface. But no!, they are inset right into the top-as a whole! How does she do that? Learn the technique and gain a new skill. Amy swears it's not as hard as you think.
Fri., June 13, 20....10:30 am-12:30 pm
EQ6-Yes You Can!
Annette Burns
1 session/2 hrs./$25
Quilt design on the computer is fast, accurate and very rewarding-once you know how to proceed. Annette has designed many blocks, quilts and projects with EQ6, and will be pleased to demonstrate with various exercises that you can be a designer, too. Don't let that excellent tool gather dust; learn to see your craft in a new way. You must have EQ6 installed on a laptop to participate.
Sat., June 14....11 am-1 pm
Manly Potholders
Cherry Glazer
1 session/2 hrs. /$24
So, you think potholders are a girly thing? Think again! Here you are, at the very last minute on Father's Day, and you have no potholder for him to use at the grill, or any other cooking venue! Well, no wonder he leaves the stove duty up to you. Make potholders with Cherry that solve that little problem. (Cherry can solve most any of life's problems, but don't get her started….stick with the potholders!)
Sun., June 15....2-4 pm
Pastel Basket Weave
Hilary Hastie
1 session/5 hrs./$45
This quilt looks really complicated, doesn't it? Well, keep this to yourself if you give it as a gift, but using the X-Block tool makes it really easy. Hilary will show you all you need to know (can you believe 9 patches?) and you'll be off….
Sat., June 21....10 am-3 pm
Pinwheels Table Runner
Mary Lou Gendron
1 session/3 hrs./$25
Table runners are such fun to make. Mary Lou's has the virtue of simplicity, ease of construction and instant impact. You can easily make it for your next dinner gathering. Let her show you the way.
Sun., June 22 ....1-4 pm
Moonlit Paths
Nina Graves
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
Nina has created an absolutely lovely quilt featuring gentle curved piecing. It's really not that hard to do, and the look is so attractive, that it's really hard to stop making the blocks! Picture the quilt in punchy solids, or sweet florals, or even juvenile prints. And wait till you see the number of ways the blocks can be set…amazing! Join Nina for a wonderful class!
Mon. June 23, 30....7-9 pm
Modern Rail Fence
Lauren Kingsland
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34
Lauren has the artist's touch. She can see possibilities in the plainest block, and can make it visually interesting. This gentlest of curved piecing changes everything about the rail fence, and keeps up your enthusiasm as you piece, waiting to see how it “turns out”.
Tues., June 24, July 1....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Appliqué for Beginners
Cherry Glazer
2 sessions/2 hrs. ea./$34 (includes paper templates)
If you're drawn to appliqué, but aren't sure it's for you, let Cherry introduce you to the possibilities. This is a non-finicky method, where the results are virtually assured; it's quick, easy, and very pretty. Why wait another quarter?
Wed., June 25, July 2 ....10:30 am-12:30 pm
Stack, Whack, 'n Shuffle
Pat Vasaio
1 session/4 hrs./$39 (includes pattern)
This charming quilt is very forgiving of cutting and stitching variation. Pat will have you happily creating blocks that appear absolutely perfect, as will your whole quilt! Learn the technique and be well on your way to a finished top in one fun afternoon!
Sat., June 28....1-5 pm
Winner's Bouquet
Andrew McLaughlin
1 session/3 hrs./$29
Andrew has mastered this new offering from Atkinson Designs. You DO need a teacher, but the curves are easy and Andrew is a great teacher. You will be surprised to see the number of very different settings that are possible for this quilt. When you purchase the templates, you will open a catalogue of curved techniques.
Sun., June 29....1-4 pm
The Art of Flower Pounding
Maria O'Haver
1 session/3 hrs./$27
Flower pounding is such fun and so surprising! You can never predict what color the petals will dye the fabric, how much fluid they will release, and how representative the image will be. This is more an exercise in exploration than creation of a finished project (though that is possible) because you will want to try so many fabric/flower combinations to discover your favorite.
Mon., June 30....10 am-1 pm
KIDS' Classes
For kids 8 and older, we have two fun experiences to bring you for the early days of summer. We will be making a sewn placemat for either the child or his/her pet (it’s covered with iron-on vinyl); and our second project will be making a bouquet on fabric of pounded flowers, leaves and grasses. Both projects are loads of fun, and can be adjusted in difficulty to fit the experience of the child. Our teacher will be Maria O’Haver, mother, artist and lion tamer. (Well…, perhaps we exaggerate just a bit.)The cost of each session (including supplies) is $29.
Sign up early.
A) Tues., June 17....1-3 pm Placemat
B) Wed., July 9....1-3 pm Placemat
C) Tues., July 15....1-3 pm Flower Pounding
D) Wed., August 6....1-3 pm Flower Pounding
PRO Classes
When you buy a Pfaff sewing machine at Capital Quilts, you will receive instruction in its use. These lessons are free. If you purchased your machine here at any time you may repeat the instruction as a refresher or to pick up new information. If you’re unsure about which class is for you, give a call at 301-527-0598 and we’ll help.
Select (One 2-hour session)
A) Tuesday, May 6.... 3-5 pm
B) Tuesday, May 13....7-9 pm
Expression (Two 2-hour sessions)
A) Tuesday, April 15 and 29....2-4 pm
B) Wednesday, May 28 and June 4....7-9 pm
Performance (Two 2-hour sessions)
A) Thursday, May 29 and June 5....2-4pm
B) Thursday, May 22 and 29....7-9pm
C) Friday, June 20 and 27....7-9pm
Creative
Friday, May 30....7-9 pm
Friday, June 27...7-9 pm
