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 8^th
(1:30-4:30pm)
 

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)
 

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)
 

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 14^th (11:30-4:30), Tues. July 14^th (10-4), Sun. Aug. 23^rd (11:30-4:30), Tues. Sept. 22^nd (10-4)
 

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 9^th (1:30-4:30pm)
or
Sunday, September 13^th (1:30-4:30pm)
 

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 18^th
(10am - 4pm)
 

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 1^st
(1-5:30pm)
 

”Hope” - Fusible Appliqué
Instructor: Barb Hoffman

Cost: $20.00

Learn how to make raw edge appliqué vase of flowers in this class.

Saturday, July 25^th
(10am-4pm)
 

”Jewels of Autumn”
Instructor: Barb Hoffman

Cost: $20.00
 
Bring the colors of Fall into your home with this beautiful wall hanging.

Saturday, September 19^th
(10am-4pm)
 

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 24^th
(5-9pm)
 

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. 12^th Sewing Camp to learn how to make decorative pillow cases.   You must bring a sewing machine with the operator’s manual.

Sat. Aug. 8^th
(9:30am-12:30pm)
 

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. 12^th
(9:30am-12:30pm)
 

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 29^th
(10am-4pm)
 

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 26^th
(10am-4pm)
 

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 17^th
(6-7:30pm)
 

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 25^th (9am-11am)
or
 Thurs. Aug. 27^th (6-8pm)
 

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 17^th &  31^st September 14^th &  28^th
October 5^th &  9^th November 2^nd & 16^th
 
Or choose to come on Thursdays (will be combined with Thursday Evening Open Knitting(6-8pm))

August 13^th & 27^th September 10^th & 24^th
October 8^th & 22^nd November 12^th     December 10th 
 

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 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th
(6-8pm)
 

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 22^nd
(6-8pm)
 

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 15^th
(6-8pm)
 

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 29^th & August 5^th &  12^th
(6-8pm)