QUILTIQUE CLASS SCHEDULE
September - December 2008

QUILTING BASICS

Intro to Piecemaking Basics, Machine Quilting & Binding
The first 3 classes listed here are NECESSARY for learning basic quilting skills and it is recommended that you take them in order before continuing to any other class. Please be aware that cutting, quilting and binding will not be covered in any quilting classes beyond the basics.

Basics

PIECEMAKING BASICS…..$60*
Pre-requisite for all other quilting classes if you have never quilted
Q Staff 4 Sessions
We will start you on your journey to the joys of quilting! You will learn the correct rotary cutting and piecemaking techniques to make your first quilting experience enjoyable. This class is designed for those who want to learn to quilt or for those who want to refresh their basic quilting skills by completing a quilt top. A sewing machine will be provided for you in class but you will also need a sewing machine outside the classroom as there is homework. For this class only, you will receive a 20% discount on all supplies listed on the supply list the day you sign up for class. *Book purchase required: Start Quilting with Alex Anderson ($12.95 - less 20% class discount)
Thursday, September 4, 11, 18 & 25 …..10 am - 1 pm
Monday, October 6, 13, 20 & 27…..6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, October 25, November 1, 8 & 15…..10 am - 1 pm
Monday, December 1, 8, 15 & 22…..10 am - 1 pm

MACHINE QUILTING…. $20*
Tami Bradley 1 Session
Learn all the tips and tricks for doing your own masterful machine quilting from set-up to completion. Straight line and free motion will be covered. *Book purchase required: Quilt as Desired by Charlene C. Frable ($24.99 - less 15% class discount).
Monday, September 15….10 am - 2 pm
Thursday, October 2….10 am - 2 pm
Saturday, November 8…..2 pm - 6pm

BINDINGS…. $15*
Maria Hedrick 1 Session
This class will provide you with the techniques for straight cut and bias binding to put the final touches on your quilting creations. *Book purchase required: Happy Endings by Mimi Dietrich ($19.95 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, October 9……6 - 9 pm
Monday, November 10…..6 - 9 pm

COLOR WITH KARA…..$20*
Kara Tibesar 1 Session
Kara has developed this color class to help you simplify your color-making decisions. Working with fabric is different than any other medium and it requires a different approach. Learn all about color including hue, tints, temperature and more! *Book purchase required: Quilter's Color Scheme Bible by Celia Eddy ($29.99 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, October 2…..5 - 9 pm
Friday, December 5….. 10 am - 2 pm

PAPER PIECING 101…..$15*
Jan Tibesar 1 Session
Join Jan as she teaches you the in's and out's of paper piecing. Some of the best quilts out there are paper pieced to create their razor sharp points or unique shapes. Machine piecing on paper foundations guarantees virtually perfect results. Come on, try something new!! *Book purchase required: Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson ($14.95 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, October 16…..2 - 5 pm
Saturday, November 1…..2 - 5 pm

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MACHINE APPLIQUΙ BASICS…..$30*
Maria Hedrick 2 Sessions
Do you love appliquι quilts but just don't want to do it by hand? Machine appliquι is the way to go. Explore many techniques using your sewing machine as you make a gorgeous heart sampler quilt. Comprehensive information will be given on the tools to gather, suitable stitches to use and the best ways to prepare your shapes for machine appliquι. *Book purchase required: Love to Machine Appliquι: A Medley of Techniques ($26.95 - less 15% class discount)
Saturday, October 4 & 11…. 2 - 5 pm

Specialty Quilts

STRIP CLUB LECTURE…..FREE
Jennifer Albaugh & Jan Tibesar 1 Session
Beginner/Intermediate
Have you joined in on the fun? Strip Club is going strong and the quilts are Fab-u-lous! You never know what the pattern will be but rest assured, it's a winner. The lecture is free and so is the pattern when you attend. The 2½" strips are sold to club members first (no purchase necessary). Fabric discounts and lots of show and tell too! Call to reserve your spot.
Saturday, October 4…..9 - 10 am
Saturday, December 6…..9 - 10 am

KYOTO GARDENS…..$30*
Kay McCain 2 Sessions
Intermediate
Try your skills on this stunning, Asian inspired table runner by Mount Redoubt Designs. Three dimensional flowers, machine appliquι and Swarovski crystals make this project as unique as it is beautiful. Kit Available. *Pattern purchase required: Kyoto Garden by Mount Redoubt Designs. ($12.10 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, September 11 & 25…..2 pm - 5 pm

PURPLE HAZE…..$30*
Vicky Van Sittert 2 Sessions
Intermediate
Jason Yenter from "In The Beginning" fabrics has some serious talent. Buying a piece of his fabric is like buying art. Using his Floragraphix II fabrics, this quilt was created to showcase the art of the prints. Everything is large and showy for serious drama. *Kit purchase required: Floragraphix II ($135.00 - less 15% class discount)
Friday, September 19 & 26…..2 pm - 5 pm

 

   IF THE HAT FITS…..$25*
Anita Cranney 1 Session
Beginner
Calling all you witchy women! This whimsical witch is sure to make you smile from her 3-dimesional legs to the wart on her nose. Kit Available. *Book purchase required: Frightfully Crazy by The Buggy Barn ($23.10 - less 15% class discount)
Saturday, September 27…..1 - 6 pm
 
AFTERNOON DELIGHTS…..$20*
Tami Bradley 1 Session
Beginner
Want quick and easy? Well how about a quilt in an afternoon - no kidding! This is a series of fun class workshops where you will complete your quilt top in one afternoon using these adorable patterns from Threaded Pear. These are perfect quilts for family members, friends and acquaintances that are just dying for one of "your" quilts. It is also a great 2nd step for beginners. *Pattern purchase required: "Skipping Squares" (Sept.) or "Slice Twice Isn't That Nice" (November) from The Threaded Pear ($9.90 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, September 18…..1:30 - 5:30 pm
Thursday, November 20…..1 - 5 pm

Slice Twice Isn't That Nice


Skipping Squares

 
VENETIAN TILES
…. $30*
Kay McCain 2 Sessions
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Create an Old World feeling with a quilt reminiscent of the old tile floors and mosaics of Venice. Diamonds are hot in quilting and this technique uses a handy ruler to make things interesting yet simple. Kits available. *Pattern & Ruler purchase required: Venetian Tiles by Quilt Queen Designs ($8.80 - less 15% discount) & 7 ½ x-block tool ($16.75 - less 15% discount)
Tuesday, October 7 & 14…..10 am - 1 pm

 
TURNING 20…..$15*
Anita Cranney 1 Session
Beginner
Got fat quarters? This super easy quilt is great for a variety of coordinated fat quarters. Turn 20 fat quarters into a beautiful quilt in just 3 hours. Perfect for you newbies that are just learning to quilt or a dream for the experience quilter needing quick holiday gifts. *Book purchase required: Turning 20 by Tricia Cribbs ($10.00 - less 15% class discount)
Friday, October 3…..6 - 9 pm



BASKETS AROUND
…..$20*
Anita Cranney 1 Session
Advanced Beginner
You'll love Baskets Around! Simple method, and a delightful way to get curves the easy way! Beginners delight! Large arcs are easy to sew and fast. No curved piecing with this printed interfacing and clever appliquι method. Kits available. *Interfacing pack required: Baskets Around by Quiltsmart ($36.75 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, October 23….5 - 9 pm
Monday, November 17…..2 - 6 pm
 
RAINY DAY CIRCLES…..$30*
Kay McCain 2 Sessions
Intermediate
Lonni Rossi is one of the most talented fabric & quilt designers of our time. This quilt is just a sample of her unique style. Join Kay as she shows you how to create this piece of art using Lonni's Paintbox fabrics. Kits available. *Magazine Purchase Required: Designer Quilts Spring 2008 ($6.99 - less 15% class discount)
Wednesday, November 5 & 12…. 10 am - 1 pm

 
BRAID RUNNER…..$20*
Vicky Van Sittert 1 Session
Beginner
A great table runner for yourself or makes a great gift. Use fabrics in graduated colors for the prettiest effect. This runner is a quilt-as-you-go pattern to get the job done fast. *Pattern purchase required: Braid Runner by G.E. Designs ($8.80 - less 15% class discount)
Saturday, October 25…..2 - 6 pm

 

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS…..$20*
These workshops are designed for you to spend the day working on a holiday project while having a good time with others. Grab a friend and join us for a relaxing afternoon of sewing and get a jump on some holiday cheer. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

 

CRAZY JACK HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP
Anita Cranney
Beginner
Check out this adorable pumpkin project. Just one charm pack plus a little ric-rac and you have yourself one "Crazy Jack". *Kit purchase required: Crazy Jack kit (price not available at time of printing)
Friday, October 24…..11 am - 4 pm
 
HOLIDAY PEAR TABLE RUNNER WORKSHOP
Tamara Hayes
Beginner/Intermediate
Nancy Halvorsen does it again with this clever table runner! It is made of large festive holiday pears and holly. *Kit purchase required: Holiday Pear Table Runner (price not available at time of printing)
Friday, November 14…..Noon - 5 pm
 

  SCRAP THERAPY CUTTING WORKSHOP…..$10*
Staff 1 Session
Join us for a hands-on cutting session aimed to get those tangled scraps under control! Included in the class fee is a stackable storage bin, chosen specifically to get your fabric scraps in check. Sewing machine not required. This is a great cutting review class even if you aren't planning on taking any of the Scrap Therapy projects. The Cutting Workshop is the pre-requisite to any of the Scrap Therapy classes.
Saturday, October 4…..2 - 4 pm
Saturday, December 6…..2 - 4 pm

SCRAP THERAPY PIECING SESSION - OCTOBER…..$15*
CHARMING BUDS QUILT
Staff 1 Session
Advanced Beginner
Use your newly cut & organized fabric squares to make a large sized lap quilt! Charming Buds goes together in a hurry and is well-suited for theme orientated scraps in all values! Choose your border fabric, sashing and cornerstones first then use up your scraps! Scrap Therapy Cutting workshop is a pre-requisite for this class. *Pattern purchase required: Charming Buds by Joan Ford ($9.90 - less 15% class discount)
Saturday, October 11….. 2 - 5 pm

 

SCRAP THERAPY PIECING SESSION - DECEMBER…..$15*
SCRAP SACK
Staff 1 Session
Advanced Beginner
Use your pre-cut scrap squares to make this generous sized tote. It will hold three scrap bins without tipping! Add the optional Scrap Sack Support and use it for shopping! Scrap Therapy Cutting workshop is a pre-requisite for this class. *Pattern purchase required: Scrap Sack by Joan Ford ($9.90 - less 15% class discount)
Saturday, December 20…..2 - 5 pm

UFO SEWING NIGHT…..FREE!
Staff 1 Session
UnFinished Object Night is now FREE! Bring in any project quilting or sewing related and get re-energized on an old project or just come for some camaraderie with sewing friends. A staff member will be with you to help you over any obstacles, conundrums or sewing disasters of any kind. (Also see the machine embroidery UFO night under embroidery classes.)
Monday, September 22…..6 - 9 pm

Sewing Classes

BEGINNING SEWING 101…. $30*
Lynne Thompson 2 Sessions
Beginner
Want to learn sewing but don't know where to begin? These pajama pants are a great project for the beginner sewer. Learn how to make these pj pants with step-by-step instructions. Basic sewing machine operation, pattern reading and basic garment construction techniques will be taught. *Book purchase required: Sew Easy Pajama Pants by Cindy Taylor Oates ($15.00 - less 15% class discount)
Monday, October 6 & 13……10 am - 1pm
Tuesday, November 4 & 11….. 6 - 9 pm
 

BAG BASICS…..$30*
Lynne Thompson 2 Sessions
Beginner
Do you love all those cute, funky bags out there but don't have the sewing skills to pull it off? This is a class to learn the many techniques you find in the bag and purse patterns popular today. You will make a simple garment bag to learn many sewing techniques. Beginners welcome! *Pattern purchase required: Butterick pattern #3934 ($10.00 - less 15% class discount)
Friday, September 5 & 12…..6 - 9 pm
Thursday, November 6 & 13…..10 am - 1 pm

 

BIRDIE SLING BAG…..$20*
Tamara Hayes 1 Session
Advanced Beginner
This honey of a sling holds everything and it's easy to make! Great for beginners. Modern styling and dynamic proportions will make this one of your favorite carry-all bags! *Pattern purchase required: Birdie Sling from Amy Butler ($13.20 - less 15% class discount)
Friday, October 24...5 - 9 pm
JELLY BAG…..$20*
Tamara Hayes 1 Session
Advanced Beginner
Pick up one of Moda's great Jelly Rolls or dig into your great scraps to make this bag. No zippers just a zip to whip up! *Pattern purchase required: Jelly Bags by Bunny Hill D
esigns ($9.35 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, December 18…..5 - 9 pm

 

 
BUBBLE DRESS…..$20*
Lynne Thompson 1 Session
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Oliver + S have taken children's clothing to a new level. These contemporary children's patterns will have your little one looking delicious! Join Lynne as she walks you through this adorable little number. Fully lined dress has built-in cap sleeves, gathered skirt with scalloped side seams and elasticized hem for bubble effect. Basic sewing skills required. *Pattern purchase required: Bubble Dress by Oliver + S ($15.95 - less 15% class discount)
Saturday, September 6…..2 - 6 pm
CUPCAKE PINCUSHION…..$20*
Jan Tibesar 1 Session
Advanced Beginner
In honor of National Cupcake Day on October 18th, we are having a sweet little class for you! To celebrate we'll whip up this adorable cupcake pincushion. Also bring in a dozen of your favorite cupcakes for a cupcake exchange! Sweeeet. Basic sewing skills required. *Pattern purchase required: Cupcake Pincushion by Portobellopixie Boutique Patterns ($13.80 - less 15% class discount)
Saturday, October 18…..2 - 6 pm
  
RETRO APRONS…..$15*
Maria Hedrick 1 Session
Beginner
Aprons, aprons, aprons…we just can't get enough aprons! They are a great way to show off your favorite fabrics and personality. Spice up that cooking routine of yours and cover up in style. Choose from a few different styles in the book and choose your favorite. Beginners welcome! *Book purchase required: More Retro Aprons by Cindy Taylor Oates ($16.50 - less 15% class discount)
Friday, September 26 ….. 6 - 9 pm
Monday, December 8…..6 - 9 pm

 
CHRISTMAS APRONS…..$15*
Maria Hedrick 1 Session
Beginner
Get ready for all that holiday cooking with these adorable Christmas aprons. Super easy using a polka dot dish towel and some very simple machine appliquι! Make a dozen or two for all your friends for the holidays. Choose between the holly and the pear patterns. *Book purchase required: 12 Days of Christmas by Nancy Halvorsen ($18.00 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, December 4…..6 - 9 pm
 
 
RAGLAN TOPPER JACKET…..$20*
Lynne Thompson 1 Session
Advanced Beginner
Make this fun and easy shirt/jacket from one fabulous fabric! Designed to be made from a single 2 ½ yard border fabric from Bold Over Batiks. Basic sewing skills required. *Pattern purchase required: Raglan Topper by Brensan Studios ($13.00 - less 15% class discount)
Saturday, November 15…..2 - 6 pm

PRESENTS & GIFTS TABLE TOPPER…..$15*
Maria Hedrick 1 Session
Advanced Beginner
This fun table topper or wallhanging is great for the holidays or a birthday. Get started early on your holiday projects by joining us for class. Use fabrics that look like wrapping paper for the best effect. *Pattern purchase required: Presents and Gifts by Suzanne's Art House ($8.50 - less 15% class discount)
Monday, September 15…..6 - 9 pm

 

 

 

ART QUILTING & CRAFTING CLASSES

FABRIC WEAVING…..$15*
Melody Black 1 Session
Beginner
Looking for an easy technique that gives you fabulous results? Try fabric weaving! Melody will show you how to weave two fabrics together for one beautiful look. You can use your new fabric piece for a placemat or the fabulous start to an art quilt. *Book purchase required: Simply Stunning Woven Quilts by Anna Faustino ($26.95 - less 15% class discount)
Saturday, September 20…..2 - 5pm
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MORE FUN WITH PAINTSTIKS…..$30*
Melody Black 2 Sessions
Advanced Beginner
If you tried using Paintstiks in Melody's Embellishment Workshop and you want to try more techniques, or are interested in learning all about Paintstiks, then this is the class for you! In the first session, beginners as well as seasoned Paintstik users will learn how to layer colors for a mosaic effect, masking, freezer paper stencils and other techniques. Then in the second session we will use these new Paintstik pieces to create your own unique art quilt project. Be ready to become a Paintstik addict! *Book purchase required: Paintstiks on Fabric: Simple Techniques, Fantastic Results by Shelly Stokes ($16.95 - less 15% class discount)
Monday, November 10 & 17…..10 am - 1 pm

  ROCK CANDY BAG…..$15*
Cynthia Morse 1 Session
Beginner - no sewing required
Take a break from sewing for a bit and try something fun! This bag is made from fabric strips and woven into canvas for a fabulous fringy tote. This rug hooking technique is easy and fun for all ages. FREE pattern included with class!
Saturday, September 6…..10 am - 1 pm


MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLASSES

FANTASY GARDEN…..$45*
Lynne Thompson 3 Sessions
Intermediate
A breathtaking quilt using machine embroidery. This one was featured on the cover of Machine Embroidery and Textile Arts. The designs are by Janet Sansom and used together make one bold and exciting quilt. *Design purchase required: Fantasy Garden Designs by Janet Sansom available at www.oregonpatchworks.com
Thursday, September 4, 25 & October 16 …..6 - 9pm

 
GARDEN CLUB BEAUTY…..$45*
Lynne Thompson 3 Sessions
Intermediate
A glorious combination of embroidery appliquι designs, artfully constructed in this beautiful example of a spring garden. *Pattern purchase required: Garden Beauty and Garden Club patterns by Smith Street Designs ($22.00 & 39.00 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, October 9, 23 & November 6 …..2 - 5pm
JACOBEAN GARDEN QUILT…..$45*
Kay McCain 3 Sessions
Intermediate
This spectacular quilt has two fully-embroidered panels that are 75" long, featuring lots of Jacobean motifs - bird, squirrel, flowers, pomegranate and butterflies. These panels are bordered by vibrant Jacobean braid patchwork panels. Just gorgeous! *Pattern purchase required: Jacobean Garden Quilt by Kenny Kreations ($120.00 - less 15% class discount)
Thursday, November 20 & December 4, 18
…..10 am - 1 pm

 

FISH FOLLIES…..$30*
Lynne Thompson 2 Sessions
Intermediate
These fish are just too much fun. Lynne couldn't help herself and just kept making these adorable bejeweled fish! Using machine embroidery appliquι techniques and multi-hooping, these dimensional fish will have you diving in for more. *Design Collection purchase required: Fish Follies by Nancy Barrett ($120.00 - less 15% class discount)
Friday, November 7 & 21…..10 am - 1 pm


SOFTWARE SAMPLER PROGRAM…..$15
Lynne Thompson 1 Session
So you have Bernina Embroidery Software and you don't know what to do with it? Well, we have just the class for you! Please join us for a class with your Version 4 or Version 5 Bernina Embroidery Software. This class will increase your comfort level with your software and show you specific software applications for embroidery projects. Each month will feature a new and different project to do with your embroidery software.
The class is taught by a Bernina Educator via video conferencing along with Lynne Thompson, our Software specialist. After class you will receive a FREE CD with all the class information on it from the class session including the video you saw in class and all the handouts necessary to complete your class projects. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge base and get your creative juices flowing!
Saturday, September 20……11 am-1:30 pm
Saturday, October 18……11 am-1:30 pm
Saturday, November 22…..11 am - 1:30 pm

UFO EMBROIDERY NIGHT…..FREE!
Staff 1 Session
UnFinished Object Night is now FREE! Bring in any project dealing with machine embroidery and get re-energized on an old project or just come for some camaraderie with embroidery friends. A staff member will be with you to help you over any obstacles, conundrums or embroidery disasters of any kind. Also see the sewing UFO night under quilting.
Thursday, November 20…..6 - 9 pm

ADVANCED SOFTWARE SESSIONS…..$15*
Lynne Thompson 1 Session
These classes are designed to help you become more familiar with different applications of your embroidery software. Learn these specialized techniques with expert guidance and expand your embroidery horizons.
Cross Stitch Module -
Friday, September 26…..10 am - 1pm
Multi Hooping -
Tuesday, November 4…..2 - 5pm


BERNINA MASTERY CLASSES

Open to any Bernina Sewing Machine owner. The class instruction fee is FREE if your machine is purchased at Quiltique. Registration is necessary as class size is limited. Cancellations are appreciated as this allows another student to fill that space. There are workbook and sample kit fees for each mastery class.

SEWING MACHINE & EMBROIDERY MASTERY
Lynne Thompson
3 Sessions…. $100
6 Sessions (includes embroidery)…. $200
These Bernina classes will take you from setting up and threading your machine through all of the features that the machine offers. Follow along in your Bernina Workbook while you work "hands on" to get the most out of your machine. Manuals & kits required.
Wednesday, August 20, 27 & September 3, 10, 24 & October 1…….2-5 pm or 6-9 pm
Wednesday, October 8, 15, 22, 29 & November 5, 12…….2-5 pm or 6-9 pm
Wednesday, December 3, 10, 17 & January 7, 14, 21, 2009…….2-5 pm or 6-9 pm

EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE MASTERY…..$100
Lynne Thompson 3-4 Sessions
Join us to learn all the exciting, creative things you can do with the different software programs Bernina has to offer. All levels covered progressively in class. Manual required.
Tuesday, September 2, 9, 23 & 30…….2-5 pm
Tuesday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28……6-9 pm
Tuesday, November 25 & December 2, 9, 16……2-5 pm

SERGER MASTERY…..$100
Lynne Thompson 3-4 Sessions
Learn all the in's and out's of this great machine and master time-saving sewing techniques.
All machine levels included. Manual required.
Tuesday, September 2, 9, 23 & 30…….6-9 pm
Tuesday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28……2-5 pm
Tuesday, November 25 & December 2, 9, 16……6-9 pm

EXPLORATIONS SOFTWARE…..FREE
Lynne Thompson 2 Sessions
Explorations is a fabulous embroidery software program from OESD. Free to all customers that have purchased this software, or if you are interested but want to know more, you can stop by too. This easy-to-use software grows with you! Levels include Lettering, Classic and Galaxy.
Friday, December 5 & 19…..6 - 9 pm

 

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