Beginner I Quilting
Instructor: Beth Probasco
Level: Absolute beginner
This class provides an introduction to basic quilt making supplies, terminology, fabric selection, proper rotary cutting, and
quarter-inch seam allowance. If you have little sewing or quilting experience, if you have not made a quilt for many years, or even if you have been piecing quilt tops, you will want to take this class.
Wed., April 9th 5 – 8:30 pm
Sat., April 26th 1 – 4:30 pm
Wed., June 11th 5:30 – 9 pm
Cost: $15.00

Beginner II Quilting
Instructor: Beth Probasco
Prerequisite: Beginner I
Level: Beginner
This class is designed for those who want to learn to piece a quilt of their own or want to assure they are using current and accurate quilt making techniques. Rotary cutting, sewing, and basic quilt piecing techniques will be used to complete a Rail Fence wall quilt or baby quilt.
(This class meets two times)
Wed., April 16 & 23 5 – 8:30 pm
Sat., May 10 & 17 1 – 4:30 pm
Wed., June 18 & 25 5:30 – 9 pm
Cost: $25.00

Beginner III Quilting
Instructor: Beth Probasco
Prerequisite: Beginner II Quilting
Level: Beginner
Great class to expand skills learned in Beginner II class.
We will be making six different pieced blocks for a Sampler Wall Quilt, using Alex Anderson’s “Start Quilting” book.
(This class meets two times)
Wed., May 7th & 14th     5 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $25.00

Beginning Machine Quilting
Instructor: Chris Hoover
Learn how to complete your quilting projects by quilting them yourself! Chris will walk you through the basics from stitch in the ditch to free hand feathers.  No experience necessary!
Sunday April 13th   12 - 5pm or
Tuesday June 10th   10am - 4pm
Cost: $25.00

EQ6 Class
Sunday March 30th   12:30 - 4:30
$15.00

Foundation Piecing
with Barb Hoffman
Foundation piecing gives you sharp accurate point. Learn this great technique to advance your quilting skills.
Pick any M&H Designs pattern.
Sat. May 10th  9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $25.00

Introduction to Hand Appliqué
Instructor: Beth Probasco
Level: Beginner
Introduction to Hand Appliqué is for the person who has never done hand appliqué or would like a refresher course of the basics. You will learn about supplies, how to make invisible stitches, achieve smooth curves, and have sharp points.
Wed., June 18th     12:30 – 4:30 pm
Fee: $20.00

In The Company Of Butterflies -
Paintstik Possibilities
with Nancy Kazlauckas
This class will introduce you to several different methods of using paintstiks. You will use paintstiks for rubbings and
stenciling (several different stenciling methods). The end result will be a beautiful artful wall hanging or each block could be made into a pillow. You will see hands on demonstrations.
Sat. April 12th  12:30-4:30pm
Cost: $50.00

Stained Glass with Barb Hoffman
Pick any pattern from “Details by Diane”.
Sat. April 19th    9:30-3:30pm
Cost: $20.00

Quilter’s 3B’s
Instructor: Beth Probasco
Level: Beginner
Batting, basting, and binding – basic information needed to finish your projects. Let Beth show you the options available for battings and basting, and what is appropriate for the different types of projects. Learn to put binding on a small, practice project. See how easy it is to finish your own quilts.
Wed., April 30 5 – 8:30 pm
Sat., June 14      12:30 – 4 pm
Fee: $20.00

Saturday Showcase
with Chris Hoover
Our project for 2008 is “A Patchwork Garden!
This scrappy sampler can be made with or without the machine
appliquéd flowers.  Quilt measures 72” x  78” without borders or you can make individual wall hangings from the monthly blocks.  First month fee is $5.00.  Come back with a finished block each month thereafter and the patterns are free.
Stop in to see our model.
Saturday Showcase meets the 1st or 3rd Sat. each month at 8:00 a.m. sharp!
April 5th or 19th, May 3rd or 17th
June 7th or 21st
Cost: $5.00

Stack & Whack
with Barb Hoffman
You will love this unusual method of designing and creating quilts.  The fabric is the key element for the kaleidoscope blocks.  We will use Maxine Rosenthal’s “One-Block Wonders” book.
Sat. June 7th  9:30 - 3:30pm
Cost: $20.00

Table Runner with Barb Hoffman
by G.E. Designs
You will have the choice of 2 “Quilt As You Go” Tablerunners. The Braid Runner & Blooms Runner are both “Mini”.
Sat. June 21st 9:30 - 3:30pm
Cost: $ 20.00

 

Beginning Crochet
with Maureen Dilley
Learn how to crochet and read a pattern.
This is a four session class for beginners.
Tuesday April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
(6:00 - 8:00pm)
Cost: $40 (plus supplies)

Beginning Knitting
with Barb Pladson
If you’ve always said “I wish I could knit” here’s your chance.  Select a morning series of three classes or an evening series.  You will learn how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl and much more.  During session three you will begin to knit a scarf.
Mornings: 9am-11am
 Monday’s April 7th, 14th & 21st
Evenings: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Wed.’s April 30th, May 7th & May 14th
Cost: $ 30.00

Booga Bag - Felted
with Barb Pladson
Class Level: Beginner
Make this your First felted bag.
Perfect for knitters who wish to practice their beginning skills.
Wed. May 21st  5:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $10.00

Drop Spindling 101
with Lisa Christensen
Have you ever wanted to learn how to spin your own yarn?  Get introduced to the wonderful art of spinning with a drop spindle. Portable and rich in history, spinning is fun to learn.  We’ll learn about using the spindle, choosing spinning fibers, playing with a spindle and much more.  All it takes is a little practice and a sense of humor. Come as you are! No previous skills needed.
Sunday April 13th (12pm-2pm) Or
Sunday May 4th (12pm-2pm)
Cost: $20.00
Class fee includes spindle and fiber

Entrelac Scarf
by Idella Moberg
Class Level: Enthusiastic Beginner
Class Limit 6 - 2 Part Class
---Also learn a special technique to make knitting your scarf a little faster.
Wed. April 16th & Wed. April 23rd
10:00am - 12:00
Cost: $25.00

Trailing Vine Lace Scarf
with Kathi Lautt
Learn to make an incredible soft, long lace scarf.  Choose from wonderful soft colors of Mistic Alpacha Chunky Yarn.
Wed. April 23rd & 30th  6-8pm
Cost: $20.00
 

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