Patches Classes Winter 2020
Our Class Registration Policy
Register by either phone or in person. WE DO NOT ACCEPT EMAIL REGISTRATIONS FOR CLASSES!!
To register for a class, you must prepay the class fee at which time you will be given a supply list for things needed to participate in the class. The class fee is for instruction only. No materials are included in the class fee. The fee is refundable if you let us know one week prior to the beginning of the class or if the class is canceled for lack of participation. If you do not let us know one week prior to the class starting, the fee is not refundable.
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9am -- 1pm
(B) This class covers tips and tricks for mitered corners, bias bindings for non-straight edges, faced edges and making and attaching sleeves to achieve a perfect finish to your quilts.
Class Fee
$35
Sat. Jan 18
Elaine Poplin
Fabulous Finishes
9am -- 3pm
(B) Are you scared of dropping the feed dogs and trying some free-motion quilting? Come join Elaine Poplin and set yourself free as she shows you some basic filler designs and guides you through how to plan and mark your quilts for quilting on your home machine.
Class Fee
$45
Sat. Mar 14
Elaine Poplin
Free Motion Quilting - Session II
5:30 -- 8:00 pm
(B) Get started the right way—learn the easiest, fastest, best ways to make a quilt by machine. This fresh pattern teaches the basic building blocks of patchwork. Great tips taught all along the way. Your quilt will be ready to hand or machine quilt by the last class—really!
Class Fee
$75
Feb 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 17
Barbara Black
Quilting 101 -- Session II
9am — 3pm
(B) Use the logos from your Tee shirts to make this fun quilt. It is easy to assemble and will make a great gift.
Class Fee
$45
Sat. Feb 22
Sharon Stifflemire
T-Shirt Quilt
9am —1pm
(B) This class will help you become comfortable using your walking foot to create basic lines, shapes, curves and motifs. We cover machine needles, thread choices, marking tools, batting types and how to prepare your quilt for quilting.
Class Fee
$35
Sat. Feb 15
Sharon Suever
Walking Foot Only
5:30 — 8:30pm
(B) In this workshop your project is a very cute wool bunny piece that can be used as a spring decoration, basket/candle mat or even a pillow. What makes this workshop unique is how fast you will complete your piece. Instead of spending hours tracing and cutting out wool shapes we will use SIZZIX dies to cut the shapes so that you will begin stitching on your project in a matter of minutes not hours. A SIZZIX die cutting machine and all dies will be made available to you at the workshop. The Wool Bunny Workshop supply list will be available upon registration. An optional Wool Bunny Project Kit will be available for purchase. To reserve your kit, you must pay the kit fee no later than one week prior to the workshop.
Class Fee
$28
Thur. Mar 19
Susan Nolen
Wool Bunny
9am — 4pm
(B) These wool pieces are fun to make. There pattern has 3 different designs. You can display them in baskets, bowls or shelf sitters. Kits will be available but not required.
Class Fee
$50
Sat. Apr 18
Audra Kennedy
Summer Fun
9am — 3pm
(I) It doesn’t get much better to have stars and pinwheels. This is a fun quilt to make and would look great in a variety of fabrics. Come join the fun!
Class Fee
$45
Sat. Feb 29
Brenda Willis
Pinwheel Stars
6 -- 8pm
(B) By Special Request, this Lecture/Demo Class will start you on your way with this lovely quilt. Each of the 6 sessions will feature one technique. Space is Limited, sign up now.
Class Fee
$72
Fri. Jan 10, Feb. 7, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 8, June 5
Barbara Black
Sylvia's Bridal Sampler
9am -- 3pm
(B) Are you scared of dropping the feed dogs and trying some free-motion quilting? Come join Elaine Poplin and set yourself free as she shows you some basic filler designs and guides you through how to plan and mark your quilts for quilting on your home machine.
Class Fee
$45
Sat. Jan 11
Elaine Poplin
Free Motion Quilting - Session I
9am — 4pm
(B) Stretch your wings to make a Spring Pot of flowers, using the bold fabrics we love but are afraid of. Hand Work will let you enjoy “slow sewing”. This will open your eyes to color and technique. Barbara will walk you through the garden!
Class Fee
$50
Sat Feb 8
Barbara Black
Organic Appliqué
9am — 3pm
(B) We will take a well-loved traditional block and tweak it a bit! I think you will love the look of this quilt. It is fun to make.
Class Fee
$45
Sat. Mar 21
Sharon Stifflemire
Star Log Cabin
5:30 — 8:30pm
(B+) Are you scared of hexagon quilts because of possible y-seams? Then this could be for you because there are no y-seams. You will learn how to stack and cut your fabric to get the kaleidoscope effect you want. The first class will focus on cutting your fabric and beginning to put your hexagons together. The second class will be spent seeing the “magic” happen with the design.
Class Fee
$45
Wed Jan 29, Feb 12
Maggie Hood
One Block Wonder
5:30 -- 8pm
(B) This Workshop is an Introduction to Wool Appliqué. Please plan on joining us for an evening of fun as we explore the basics of wool appliqué. We will cover a wide variety of topics which you will use on the workshop Project: BLOOMIN’ BEAUTIES by Kim Schaefer. This wool on cotton piece is 28 x 22 inches and will make a great table runner, display mat, wall hanging or pillow.
Class Fee
$52
Thur. Jan 16, 23 Feb 13
Susan Nolen
Wool 101
9am — 2pm
(B) This wool bunny can be made into a wall hanging, table runner, or can go into a tray. The finished size is 13" x 22" but can be slightly altered if you like.
Class Fee
$40
Fri. Feb 21
Audra Kennedy
Spring Fling
10am -- 2pm
(B+) Do you have a child going off to college soon or someone who is a BIG fan of a certain college? Bring that college fabric and we’ll quickly make a quilt for their bed!
Class Fee
$35
Sat. Mar 7
Brenda Willis
Stained Glass
5 -- 9pm
(B+) Come enjoy a fun few hours of easy sewing and take home the first edition of a brand new pattern! Due to popular demand, Elaine is putting together the instructions for her 100% Positive quilt, named because of the hundred plus symbols in the 48"x60" quilt. The written pattern will include instructions for strip-piecing as well as piecing the quilt in a scrappy format, as well as a pressing plan so your seams will nest. The pattern will also include supply information for additional sizes, should you decide you want to make a bigger or smaller quilt in this design.
Class Fee
$35
Fri. Feb 28
Elaine Poplin
100% Positive
5:30 -- 8:00 pm
(B) Get started the right way—learn the easiest, fastest, best ways to make a quilt by machine. This fresh pattern teaches the basic building blocks of patchwork. Great tips taught all along the way. Your quilt will be ready to hand or machine quilt by the last class—really!
Class Fee
$75
Jan 7, 14, 28, Feb 4,11
Barbara Black
Quilting 101 -- Session I
9am — 4pm
(B) This adorable quilt is a favorite--made with 2.25” and 3” blocks. Get a good start in class and continue your journey. Lots of tips for accurate piecing and good color selection will be taught. Back by Popular demand.
Class Fee
$50
Sat. Mar 28
Barbara Black
Circa 2016
5:30 — 9pm
(B) This is the class for those who want all the tips for beautiful hand appliqué. Learn to make points, curves, circles, leaves, and stems.
Class Fee
$32
Mon. April 6
Sharon Stifflemire
Improve Your Appliqué
5:30 — 8:30pm
(B) Do you ever think curved piecing-Oh No? Also do you ever think how can I use some of my stash? Then this project should help eliminate your fear of curves and reduce your stash at the same time
Class Fee
$28
Wed Mar 18
Maggie Hood
Tidal Pool
9am — 4pm
(B) Make these cute wool eggs for your Easter Decorating. These are Audra’s original designs. You will learn techniques for dealing with small pieces of wool as well as embellishment stitches, silk ribbon and hand embroidery. A kit will be available for purchase but not required.
Class Fee
$50
Sat. Feb 1
Audra Kennedy
Elegant Eggs
9am — 3pm
(B) Come join a class that will teach tips and techniques of machine appliqué that mimics needle-turn appliqué by hand. Kit will be available for purchase.
Class Fee
$45
Sat. Jan 25