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Class Descriptions
July - Sept.
2009
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Absolute
Beginning Sewing Class
Instructor: Peggy Aschenbrenner
Cost: $15.00
If you haven’t ever used a sewing machine or haven’t used a
sewing machine since high school, but want to start quilting or
sewing garments, this class is for you. Learn the basics of
general machine operation, sewing accurate seam allowances, as
well as ergonomics and cleaning tips. You will be sewing on
scrap fabrics, but there will not be a project. We will learn
proper pressing techniques. Sign up for Beginning Sewing
Pillowcase or Apron class to put your newly acquired skills to
practice. Pick up a supply list when you register for this
class.
You must bring a sewing machine
with the operator’s manual.
Saturday, August 8th
(1:30-4:30pm)
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Beginner I Quilting
Instructor: Beth Probasco
Cost:
$15.00
Level:
Beginner with some sewing experience
This class
provides an introduction to basic quilt making supplies,
terminology, fabric selection, proper rotary cutting, and scant
quarter-inch seam allowance. If you have
some
sewing but no quilting
experience or 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.
Saturday,
August 1st (9am-12:30pm)
or
Wednesday, September 16th (5:30 – 9 pm)
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Beginner II Quilting
Instructor: Beth Probasco

Cost:
$25.00
Level:
Beginner
Prerequisite: Beginner I
This class
is designed for those who want to learn to piece a quilt top 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)
Saturday,
August 15th & 22nd (9am-12:30am)
-or-
Wednesday, September 23rd & 30th (5:30-9pm)
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Beginning
Machine Quilting


Instructor: Chris Hoover
Cost: $25.00
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!
Sun. June 14th
(11:30-4:30), Tues. July 14th
(10-4), Sun. Aug. 23rd
(11:30-4:30), Tues. Sept. 22nd
(10-4)
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Beginning
Sewing / Pillowcase or Apron
Instructor: Peggy Aschenbrenner
Cost: $15.00
Let’s learn together how to follow a pattern, lay out, and sew a
decorative pillowcase or apron of your choice. Hemming will be
covered in this class.
You must bring a sewing machine with the operator’s manual.
Sunday, August 9th
(1:30-4:30pm)
or
Sunday, September 13th
(1:30-4:30pm)
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Coneflower
Class
Instructor: Nancy Kazlauckas

Cost:
$40.00
You will
learn how to paint with paintstiks! We will be using the
Coneflower pattern in class, learning how to paint the “drop
shadow” boxes and using only one brush we will paint the large
coneflower. This is a whole cloth pattern, all the work you see
is done with paint. There is NO piecing for this quilt.
Saturday July 18th
(10am - 4pm)
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Fusible Stained Glass
Instructor: Barb Hoffman

Cost:
$15.00
Pick any
pattern from Details by Diane. We will obtain the look of
stained glass without having to use bias tape. Come join the
FUN!
Saturday, August 1st
(1-5:30pm)
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”Hope” -
Fusible Appliqué
Instructor: Barb Hoffman

Cost: $20.00
Learn how to make raw edge appliqué vase of flowers in this
class.
Saturday, July 25th
(10am-4pm)
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”Jewels of
Autumn”
Instructor: Barb Hoffman

Cost: $20.00
Bring the colors of Fall into your home with this beautiful wall
hanging.
Saturday, September 19th
(10am-4pm)
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Mini-Miranda
Bag
Instructor: Barb Hoffman

Cost: $15.00
Here is your chance to make a fun bag for yourself or a gift!
Believe me, once you make one you will be addicted!
Monday, August 24th
(5-9pm)
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Sewing Camp for Young
Adults
Instructor: Peggy
Aschenbrenner
Cost:
$15.00
Young
Adults ages 12 and older, this class will show you the basics
for getting started to sew. You will learn the fabric types and
their purposes along with how to operate a sewing machine. In
this class we will learn how to thread, wind bobbins, zig zag,
and sew accurate seams. You will be sewing on scrap fabrics,
but there will not be a project. Sign up for the Sept. 12th
Sewing Camp to learn how to make decorative pillow cases.
You
must bring a sewing machine with the operator’s manual.
Sat. Aug. 8th
(9:30am-12:30pm)
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Sewing Camp
for Young Adults
Making Pillowcases for Trick-or-Treat bags
Instructor: Peggy Aschenbrenner
Cost: $15.00
If you took the August Sewing Camp class, you are ready to make
a decorative pillow case. You will love this technique so much
that you will want to make all your friends a pillowcase too.
You must bring a sewing machine with the operator’s manual.
Sat. Sept. 12th
(9:30am-12:30pm)
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Stack and
Whack
Instructor: Barb Hoffman

Cost: $20.00
You will be amazed at this method of designing and creating
quilts. The fabric is the key element for the kaleidoscope
blocks. Pick any book from Bethany Reynolds or Maxine
Rosenthal.
Saturday, August 29th
(10am-4pm)
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Vintage Table
Runner
Instructor: Barb Hoffman

Cost: $20.00
This is a great table runner for all levels of quilters. Make
stars, Log Cabins, Flying Geese & basic piecing all in one
runner.
Saturday, September 26th
(10am-4pm)
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Yarn Classes
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Casting On -
So Many Ways!
Instructor: Barb Pladson
Cost: $5.00
So just what is provisional cast on anyway? We will review the
long cast-on and proceed to the cable cast on, backwards loop
and the provisional cast on.
Thursday September 17th
(6-7:30pm)
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Christmas
Preview
Instructor: Barb Pladson
Cost: $ Free $
Barb will present a few ideas for fabulous Christmas gifts sure
to be appreciated by those on your Christmas list. Bring ideas
of your own to share.
Tuesday, August 25th
(9am-11am)
or
Thurs. Aug. 27th
(6-8pm)
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Einstein Coat
Instructor: Barb Pladson
Cost: $ Free with the purchase of Yarn for project otherwise
$5.00 per session
Level of Difficulty:
Easy but lots of
knitting.
Make your fall knitting project an Einstein Coat. This coat is
knit entirely in garter stitch using bulky weight yarn. Our
Peruvia Quick yarn will tempt you; it’s simply gorgeous. Other
bulky yarns are also available. Work a gauge swatch in garter
stitch before the first class on size 10 needles. A 4-inch
swatch should have a 13 stitch count.
Mondays (9-11am)
August 17th
& 31st
September 14th
& 28th
October 5th
& 9th
November 2nd
& 16th
Or choose to come on Thursdays (will be combined with Thursday
Evening Open Knitting(6-8pm))
August 13th
& 27th
September 10th
& 24th
October 8th
& 22nd
November 12th
December 10th
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My Own Design
Instructor: Kathi Lautt
Cost: $20.00
Must know how to knit!
Make a simple shawl, your very own design. Learn how to
“design” a shawl as you make a basic shawl.
Mondays July 6th,
13th,
20th,
27th
(6-8pm)
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School Spirit
Scarf
Instructor: Kathi Lautt
Cost: $10.00
Must know how to knit!
This is a
beginner’s beautiful scarf, done in your school colors. Pattern
for class is free with yarn purchase.
Wednesday, July 22nd
(6-8pm)
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Seam It Up
Night
Instructor: Barb Pladson
Cost: $10.00
Bring your unfinished project and learn the mattress stitch as
you seam up your already blocked pieces. Seaming is always more
pleasant to do with a group of knitters. Don’t delay finishing
that project any longer!
Tues. September 15th
(6-8pm)
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Shoalwater
Shawl
Instructor: Kathi Lautt
Cost: $20.00
Must know how to knit!
A beautiful
but very easy start to lace knitting. A stunning shawl all will
enjoy making and wearing!
Wednesday’s
July 29th
& August 5th
& 12th
(6-8pm)
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