Poinsettias
on Parade
Christmas has come
early this year at Earthly Goods! Get a head start on
all those Christmas gifts.
Crazy Quilt
Stocking
Capture the nostalgia
of noels from a less hectic era with a beautiful crazy quilt
stocking. Sure to become a family heirloom. Learn
machine crazy quilting with added fun of hand embellishing
with beads, metallic thread, buttons, laces and ribbons
Friday, June 6,
13 & 27 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$63.00
Christmas
Pickle NEW CLASS
The original Christmas
Pickle began in Germany in 1890 as a Christmas tree ornament.
Updated now to the 21st century, begin your own Christmas
tradition with this beautiful quilt; a perfect opportunity
to showcase your beautiful batiks or your favorite fabrics.
This project combines simple pinwheel blocks, foundation paper
piecing and gentle curves. Pre-class preparation required.
Prerequisite:
Primarily Patchwork; Foundation Paper Piecing
Wednesday, June
18 9:00am
- 4:00pm
and July 9
1:00pm - 4:00pm
and August 13
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Patti
$105.00 + book
Radiant
Christmas (3 day) NEW CLASS
This spectacular
basket pf poinsettias is soft and natural as it is glue that
is used rather than fusible web to create the flowers and
to adhere them to the background. Don't be intimidated
by the amount of quilting. Start with the flowers to
get lots of practice before quilting the background.
It's fun, fun, fun!
Wednesday-Friday,
July 2-4
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$126.00 + pattern
Pieced Poinsettia/Snowman
In this introductory
piecing class learn the basics of Ruth McDowell's comlex piecing
techniques. Choose from iether on of Margo's Christmas
patterns, "Pieced Poinsettia" or "Let it Snow"
and create a beautiful wallhanging or small lap quilt.
Friday, July 4
7:00pm - 10:00pm
and Saturday, July
5 9:00am -
4:00pm
Instructor: Margo
$56.00 + pattern
Kool Kaleidoscope
Kristmas
Explore this simple
but effective process to create a stunning kaleidoscope tree
skirt, tabletopper or wall hanging. Start with strata
strios of Christmas prints and colours, draw your own unique
pattern, and sew the wedges together for a beautiful one of
a kind piece. Exclusive detailed pattern included with
registration. Prerequisite: Primarily Patchwork or equivalent,
free motion quilting to finish.
Friday, July 4
7:00pm - 10:00pm
and July 17-18
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$110.95
Stained
Glass Tablerunner
Use quick, fusible
gold or silver lame bias tape to make this magnificent 14"
x 51" poinsettia tablerunner the focal point of your
Christmas decor.
Prerequisite:
Sewing and quilting skills (kit optional)
Tuesday, July 8,
15 and 22
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$63.00 + book
O Holy Night
NEW CLASS
A simple approach
t and applique design that creates the impression of stained
glass without the formal lines of bias tape. If you
can trace, cut and press you can make this beautiful stained
glass quilt.
Sunday, July 13
9:00am - 4:00pm
and July 27
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Patti
$63.00 + pattern
Season's
Greetings (2 day) NEW CLASS
AThis small Christmas
wallhanging is certain to enhance anyone's home. Instead
of using fusible wev, we will simply use glue- it coundn't
be easier! In addition, this is a great piece to practice
free motion skills on lovely poinsettias and prepare you for
larger projects.
Monday-Tuesday,
July 14 & 15
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$84.00 + pattern
Putting
on the Glitz NEW CLASS
Transform an ordinary
fabric motif into fabulous work of art! Embellish it
with metallic threads, beads, embroidery stitches and crystals.
Finish it off with the perfect frame.
Wednesday, July
16 7:00pm
- 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$21.00
Christmas
Crow
Whoever would believe
a piece of muslin and a glass candlestick could look like
old leather and rusted metal? This ia a real conversation
piece!
Monday, July 21
& 28 9:00am
- noon
Instructor: Karen
$42.00 + pattern
Poinsettia
(2day)
Wouldn't you love
to hang this dramatic poinsettia over your fireplace?
So many of you loved the "Poppy" by Carol Morrissey
that we know you will be thrilled with this one. The
applique pieces are fused and then embellish as much or as
little as you wish. You may use and overlay sheet to
make the task much easier.
Prerequisite:
Intermediate skill level with some fusible applique experience
desirable.
Wednesday-Thrusday,
July 23 & 24
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$84.00 + pattern
Holly, Berries
and Pine
Co-ordinate this
festive fusible applique and simply pieced trio with your
holiday decor. Choose from a cushion, table runner or
tree skirt.
Wednesday, July
30 9:00am
- 4:00pm
Instructor: Liz
$42.00 + pattern
Foundation
Poinsettia
Create a timeless
poinsettia wall hanging, using the foundation paper piecing
technique. Use traditional Christmas fabrics and colours
or a colour scheme to match your decor. Add bead embellishments
for added glitz.
Prerequisite:
Primarily Patchwork; Foundation Paper Piecing
Saturday, August
9 and 23
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Patti
$84.00 + pattern
Poinsettia
Log Cabin
Need a fast and
simple tablerunner for you holiday decorating or gift giving?
Use a spectacular poinsettia border print and an assortment
of "Sweet Sixteen" fabric pieces to create this
beauty.
Prerequisite:
Rotary Cutting and basic piecing
Tuesday, August
12 & 19
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$42.00 + patten
Radiant
Runner (2 day) NEW CLASS
The more variety
in fabrics, the more dynamic the poinsettias will be.
This ia another piece that will be fun and give you plenty
of practice with your free motion skills.
Thursday and Friday
August 14 &
15
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$84.00 + pattern
Heavenly
Angel II (2 day) NEW CLASS
Using clover bias
fusible tape, you will easily create this lovely stained glass
wallhanging, In two days, it will be complete!
Monday & Tuesday
August 18 &
19
9:00am - 4:00pm
Applique
Academy
For Applique Basics class, see the QUILTING BY
DEGREE section.
Rhapsody
Album
Ricky Timms has
developed a new pattern utilizing a simple diagonal appliqué
design, creating a stunning quilt from just two fabrics.
Learn machine blanket stitch appliqué and trapunto
to give your quilt that professional finish. The first
class will discuss fabric options and machine blanket stitch
appliqué. The second class will focus on machine
trapunto, and the third class will be a full day to focus
on assembly and finishing.
Prerequisite:
Primarily Patchwork, free-motion quilting skills, intermediate
level.
Friday, August 1
& 15 7:00pm
- 10:00pm
and Saturaday, August
30 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$84.00 + pattern
My Sunshine
Beginners welcome!
If you have been thinking about learning to quilt, this lively
little project is for you.
In two days, you
will be amazed how much you will learn in this stress free
class. By the end of the second day, you will have a piece
that looks like you are a pro! Of course, this is also a great
class to put your free motion skills that you learned in Thread
Play to the test!
Thursday, June 12
& Friday, June 13
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$84.00 + pattern
Toad: formerly
known as Prince
This is a toad only
a mother could love! Let him hop into your home and
he's guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you
look into his eyes. The applique pieces are fused and
then you can embellish as much or as little as you wish.
Homework required.
Prerequisite:
Intermediate to advanced skill level with fusible applique
experience. (Kit optional)
Friday, May 23,
30 & June 6
7:00pm -
10:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$63.00 + pattern
Circles
to go!
Like to keep your
hands busy! This is a great take along project.
Appliqué circles onto squares- you choose the size
and style. The results are stunning!
Tuesday, June 24
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Kathy
$21.00
Clematis
Vine
Beginners welcome!
This small but delightful project is easy to make and is a
great piece to practice your free motion skills. Start small
and go to bigger and better!
Thursday, May 22
& June 5
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$42.00 + pattern
Wild Horses
Make up one of the
newest fusible applique projects from Bigfork Montana! Choose
from two patterns of free spirit horses and make up an applique
wall hanging for a horse-lover in your family.
Thursday, May 22,
June 12 & 26
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$63.00 + pattern
Intermediate
Hand Applique
Once you've finished
the hearts in Applique Basics, join Liz to further your knowledge.
Using an Elly Sienkiewicz classic Dutch Blubs A'Bloomin pattern,
discover how to use an overlay, layer fabrics, make stems
and perfect circles. Frame this project or turn it into
a pillow.
Prerequisite:
Applique Basics or equivalent.
Monday, June 9 &
16 1:00pm
- 4:00pm
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Quilting Connection
Drop Your
Feed Dogs!
Still struggling with free motion quilting?
Improve your free motion quilting skills in this
workshop. You will be working through exercises
and then quilting a small wall hanging with free
motion feathers and background quilting.
Prerequisite: Machine quilting
Saturday, July 12
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kathy
$42.00
For Hand and Machine quilting classes, see the Quilting
by Degree section
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Patchwork Junction
Nine-patch
Pizzaz (2 day)
Have you thought
of purchasing some of the wonderful large scale prints, or
panels with no idea on how to use them? Here is a class
that will help incorporate thes into your design. Using
simple nine-patch blocks, various fabrics and you 'fantastic
fabric' you will create a masterpiece. The author calls
it the "Potatoe Chip Quilt" because you can't stop
at just one!
Wednesday - Thursday
June 4 and June
5
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$84:00 + book
Table Art
Think of this runner
as art for the table! Choose interesting fabrics and
embellishments and include beautiful quilting designs.
Using just 5 fat quarters, you will easily piece the top and
begin your embellishments in this workshop.
Prerequisite:
Basic quiltmaking and free motion quilting skills.
Sunday, July 13
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$42.00 + pattern
Star Gazey
Daisiez
Sixties flower power
- Jan Mullens style - no templates, just slash and stitch.
A fresh fun way to build your quilt. Block sizes vary
to give vitality to this great design.
Prerequisite:
Primarily Patchwork or equivalent.
Saturday, July 12
and 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$42.00 + pattern
Vintage
Hourglass
Vintage Hourglass
combines a traditional piecing pattern with a modern oversized
look. A quilt top that you really can do in a day!
This is a great chance to use the new large scale prints.
Pick a theme and have fun!
Prerequisite:
Primarily Patchwork
Sunday, July 27
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kathy
$42.00 + pattern
Four-Patch
Stacked Posies
Make this gorgeous
quilt and all you have to purchase is one print. It
makes all the blocks and the borders. Sound too easy!
Join Elaine for some fun!
Tuesday, July 29,
August 5 & 12
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$126.00 + pattern
Promise
Stitch
Working on a traditional
Log Cabin block, learn this hand piecing double stitch method
called "Promise Stitch". This craft, originating
with the Appalachian Mountain people, is enjoying a revival
as the stitch has been handed down from generation to generation.
Tuesday, May 20
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$21.00 + pattern
Drifter's
NEW CLASS
Inspired by leaves
floating on autumn lit waters, this class combines foundation
piecing and applique to make a colourful wall hanging.
Use up your leafy coloured scraps and our fresh water coloured
Bali prints or pick up one of the kits. Several applique
methods are shown in class and those adventuresome quilters
may want to give their quilt a 3-D look.
Saturday, May 31
9:00am
- 4:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$42.00 + pattern
Total KO
Join Kathy for a
day of making templates, cutting out fabric and piecing straight
and curved blocks. The results are a total knockout.
Prerequisite: Primarily
Patchwork or equivalent
Sunday, June 8
9:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kathy
$42.00 + pattern
Japanese
Jigsaw
Tracey's pattern,
easy-to-make design is a modern interpretation of the traditional
Japanese Pine Bark pattern. Use an assortment of Asian,
Batik or other theme fabrics to make your wall quilt.
You won't believe how simple it is!
Sunday, June 22
9:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$42.00 + pattern
Fun and
Done Presto Pinwheels NEW CLASS
This quilt is assembled
using a quilt as you go method. Yhe piecing method allows
you to complete each block. Sew the blocks together,
and you're done. Now that's fun!
Sunday, June 15
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Maureen
$42.00 + pattern
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Surface
Design
Thread
Play 1: Basics
Play with your sewing machine as you begin to explore
free motion stitching techniques. Drop the feed dogs,
adjust tensions and learn to use a hoop as you start thread
sketching. The complete Thread Play program
is done on a regular sewing machine.
Friday, May 9
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$21.00
Thread Play 2: Stabilizers
How do we stop puckers from happening? Which
products to use? Get all the answers to many questions
regarding stabilization of fabric with or without a hoop.
You will also learn how to make lace as well as other creative
stitches to enhance the texture of your work.
Saturday, May 10
9:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$21.00
Thread Play 3: Embroidery
Learn to use a variety of stitches to add detail
and interest to thread painted motifs. Try feathering
and shading. Any zigzag sewing machine will do the job.
Saturday, May 10
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$21.00
Thread Play 4: Appliqué
Add appliqué details to fabric pictures:
"No show" for free motion embroidery, straight stitch,
raw edge and free motion techniques.
Sunday, May 11
9:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$21.00
Thread Play 5: Threads
Learn tips and tricks about setting tension.
If you have had problems using metallic threads on your machine,
your problems will disappear with a few adjustments.
We will explore the possibilities of bobbin drawing and couching.
Sunday, May 11
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$21.00
Painting
with the Colour Wheel
Try this hands on
approach to the colour wheel. Mixing paint together
will allow participants to deepen their understanding or colour
theory. Mix a tertiary hue, add water to lighten the
value and then stir up a shade. Add the complement and
create a rich intensity of your favourite colour. When
all these colour concoctions are painted on 100% cotton the
happy result is a colour wheel of fabrics for your next project.
Prerequisite: Colour
2
Saturday, June
28
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$42.00
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Nifty
Novelties
Needlefelted
Teddybear
With a special barbed
needle, a small bag of wool roving and a block of foam rubber
as a work surface, you can bring to life a darling little
3 dimensional teddy bear about 3" - 4" tall.
"He" or "She" will be your own little
work of art. Come join the fun.
Sunday, June 29
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$42.00 + book
Fabric Bowls
Try innovative techniques
and materials to make round or square fabric bowls.
Be creative as you fuse and satin stitch in these great gifts
from the book; Fast, Fun and Easy Fabric Bowls by Linda Johansen.
Prerequisite:
Sewing machine with satin stitch.
Monday, June 30
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Maureen
$42.00 + book
Summer Pears
NEW CLASS
Showcase embrodiery
stitches on a 3D sculptured pear in two sizes (7" - 9").
Choose silks, wools or cottons. The finished piece makes
a special gift as it can be a pin cushion or just a work of
art!
Tuesday, July 8
& 22
9:00am - noon
Instructor: Karen
$42.00 + pattern
Needle
Felting with Embellishment
Spend a stress relieving day learning the new "old"
novelty technique of needle felting - the art of interlocking
wool rovings or yarns to wool with the use of special felting
needles. Our end result should produce a "one of
a kind" pin cushion or a piece of artwork to frame.
We will do some wool dying, embroidery and bead embellishments
to round out the day.
Saturday, July 6
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$42.00
Rug Hooking
Enjoy an old craft with our wonderful new wools.
Varying the width of the strip and using one easy stitch makes
it possible to hook any design. We will use ¼”
strips hooked through burlap. Originally done as rugs, there
are now many creative objects to use this new skill on chairpads,
coasters, wall hangings and purses. Start with a small project
using a Q-snap frame.
Wednesday, May 14 and June 11
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$42.00 + pattern
and kit
Oriental
Delight
Create a small oriental
kimono to hang from a decorative chopstick. Made from
the pattern Monoki, the kimono can also be displayed on its
own special wall quilt.
Thursday, June 19 7:00pm
- 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$21.00 + pattern
Roman Shades
Add a decorator
touch to any room in your house with these fully interlined
and lined Roman Shades. Very little machine sewing,
mostly done by hand. You will work on a sample
in class.
Thursday, June 12
9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Liz
$21.00
Liz &
Grommets!"
Grommets are fun
and easy to use. Make drapery, a valance, or even a
shower curtain to add that finishingtouch. You will
work on a sample in class.
Thursday, June 12
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Liz
$21.00
Floorquilts
Floorquilting requires
no sewing whatsoever and is a very forgiving process.
Turn your favorite fabrics and quilt patterns into durable,
walkable art! With the same technique, you can also
make placemats, coasters, luggage tags, trivets and bookmarks
(Kit optional).
Friday, July 11
7:00pm - 10:00pm
and Saturday, July
19 9:00am
- 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$63.00 + book
Punch Needle
Embroidery
Enjoy the revival
of an old technique with the use of a hollow needle.
Create two-dimensional motifs that can be incorporated into
quilts, pictures, pillows and various needle works.
Fun and relaxing.
Wednesday, July
23 7:00pm
- 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$21.00 + pattern
All Occasion
Placemats
These bordered,
octagomal placemats are always a favourite and make the perfect
gift. Learn a great trick for easy assembly. Use
beautiful Bali prints for added sophistication.
Prerequisite:
Primarily Patchwork or equivalent.
Thursday, August
7
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$21.00
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Quilting By Degree
Program
Earthly Goods is proud to present the
program that we have become famous for!
These in-depth classes provide a total of 87 hours of expert
instruction in quilt making basics. These classes are also
open to anyone not in the degree program.
Rotary Cutting Basics
Safety, maintenance and handling of the rotary cutter and
mat are required preparation for many classes. Using a special
ruler, learn to measure and cut geometric shapes and strips
quickly, accurately and safely with no marking templates.
Purchase our class tool kit and earn double points.
Tuesday, April
29
7:00pm - 10:00pm
or Monday, May 5
1:00pm - 4:00pm
or Friday, May 9
7:00pm - 10:00pm
or Tuesday, May
27
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructors: Angela/Patti/Maureen
$49.00 includes
muslin & book
Colour Wheel Basics 1
The Three Dimensions of Colour
Explore the concepts of hue, value and intensity.
Learn colour names, positions on the colour wheel and how
tints, tones and shades are used to create value and intensity.
Use paper and fabric to fill in worksheets.
Prerequisite:
Rotary Cutting Basics
Saturday, May 3
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$83.95 includes colour and grey scale kit
Colour Wheel Basics 2
A Spin on the Colour Wheel
Use the colour wheel as a tool for making
harmonious colour choices based on scientific
principles. Study eighteen different colour
schemes, as well as colour temperature and
strength.
Prerequisite:
Colour Wheel Basics 1
Saturday, May 10
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$42.00
Colour Wheel Basics 3
Colour in Context
Colours change depending on what is around
them. Learn to shift hue, value, intensity and
temperature. Instantly expand your fabric
collection as you use one fabric in different ways.
Prerequisite: Colour Wheel Basics 2
Saturday, May 17
9:00am -
4:00pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$42.00
Colour Wheel Basics 4
The Printed Surface
Understanding how design is created and the vocabulary
of visual texture gives further control of theme and mood.
Define focal, support, background and accent fabrics as you
learn another way to choose wonderful colour schemes.
Prerequisite:
Colour Wheel Basics 3
Saturday, May 24
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$42.00
Primarily Patchwork
This sampler-style small quilt top has different
sized blocks in an intriguing, asymmetrical arrangement. Learn
to use the rotary cutter and strip piecing to create patchwork
with speed and accuracy. Sashing and borders complete the
top, which is layered and basted to batting and backing, ready
to quilt at the end of eight weeks.
Prerequisite: Rotary Cutting Basics
Tuesday, May 6,
13, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17 and
24
1:00pm - 4:00pm
or Tuesday, May
6, 13, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17 and
24
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructors: Liz/Elaine
$168.00 Kit
optional
Primarily Patchwork Weekend
Combine this with a Quilt Construction Weekend to
learn the same techniques as in the eight- week class. This
is a short and very intense time period…ideal for busy
people with lots of stamina!
Prerequisite:
Rotary Cutting Basics
Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Liz
$84.00
Kit optional
Quilt Construction Weekend
Learn block assembly and basting for a six-block
project or the Primarily Patchwork Sampler.
Prerequisite: Primarily Patchwork
Saturday and Sunday, June 14 & 15
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Liz
$84.00
Machine Quilting
Use your sewing machine with special
attachments to create quilting designs on samples. Discover
techniques that make using your walking foot and darning foot
easy and fun!
Saturday, May 24
9:00am - 4:00pm
or Sunday, June
29
9:00am - 4:000pm
Instructors: Kim/Kathy
$67.50 includes
kit
Hand Quilting
Find the secret to enjoying this timeless craft.
Mark and baste a cushion cover. Use special tools and the
“rocking” stitch to form graceful lines of running
stitches to create an elegant whitework design.
Thrusday, May 15
9:00am - 4:00pm
or Saturday, June
7
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Liz
$42.00 Kit
optional
Applique Basics
Open the doors to graceful floral or pictorial
designs for quilts or garments. Explore several hand and machine
applique methods, using a heart shape on a six-inch block.
Sunday, May 18
9:00am - 4:00pm
or Sunday, August
10 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Angela
$42.00 Kit
optional
Quilt Binding
Well-finished edges give a polished look to quilts
and hangings. Learn the mysteries of mitered corners on samples:
narrow and wide and odd angles.
Thursday, May 22
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$83.95 includes
book and kit
Foundation Piecing
Adorn your home by making a seasonal
placemat while learning the technique of paper piecing. Sew
fabric on the lines to create accurate and intricate patchwork.
You will want to rush home to make more placemats as well
as the matching tablerunner.
Sunday, May 25
9:00am - 4:00pm
or Saturday, August
23 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor:Lois
$42.00 + pattern
Quilt Labels, etc.
Documentation of your quilt is so important to future
generations and may increase the value of your work! Learn
how to make a bound label with text using a permanent fabric
marker, embellished with rubber stamping and photo transfer,
and explore various computer generated label techniques. Learn
about care and storage of your finished heirlooms, as well
as hanging and display methods.
Saturday, May 31
9:00am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kim
$42.00
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Master Quilter
Classes
Required classes have been planned to expand on technical
and design knowledge. These classes total 48 hours of instruction.
They may be taken in any sequence. Master Quilters Program
Optional Classes allow further development in areas of personal
interest. These are marked with a and will total 52 hours
of instruction. Upon completion of these classes, a certificate
and an increase in the birthday bonus to 25% (personal use
only) will be awarded. All of
these classes are also open to anyone not
taking the Master Quilter Program as long as
the prerequisites are met.
Colour Wheel
Basics 5
Magical
Illusions
Explore exciting
concepts of depth, distance
weight and many kinds of light using cut and
paste samples and magazine illustrations to fill inworksheets.
Prerequisite:
Colour Wheel Basics 4
Saturday, July 5
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$42.00
Colour Wheel Basics 6
Dream
a Theme
Colour has powerful symbolic and emotional
meaning. Learn to use this when planning your work. Use accumulated
knowledge of Colour, print, illusions and mood to create a
theme.
Prerequisite: Colour Wheel Basics 5
Sunday, July 6
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$42.00
Design Fun-damentals
Learn the universal principles of good design and how to apply
them to quilts or wall hangings. This week allows time for
notes, sketches, cut and paste exercises and creative collage
with fabric.
Prerequisite: Colour Wheel 4.
Monday - Friday,
August 11 - 15
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$225.00 includes
kit
The Quilt
Dimension
Step outside your
comfort zone as you learn to create quilting designs that
will add excitement and interest to your quilts. Explore
different threads, battings and
designs. Learn how to use the fabric itself for
creative results.
Prerequisite:
Machine quilting
Saturday, June 14
9:00am
- 4:00pm
Instructor: Margo
$42.00
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Blocks
of the Month
Thanksgiving
(16 Months)
Get creative with
beautiful batiks, fusible and straight stitch machine appliqué
to make this 1" x 61" tribute to a fruitful harvest.
The result will be an appliqué masterpiece that you
will be proud to display. There will be a 3 hour assembly
class in June 2009. (Watch the newsletter for date and time.)
Pattern includes all the full size patterns
for the blocks and the border.
Prerequisite:
Appliqué Basics
Wednesday, March
19
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Liz
$63.00 + pattern
and kits (Kits are optional)
Sampler
Magic
Join Liz for a day
of techniques as well as work on the first block. You
will learn all the tips and tricks to complete this magical
pieced 64" x 80" quilt. Return for a 3 hour
class in March 2009 (Watch newsletter for date and time.)
The blocks and border are all in one pattern.
Pick up kits monthly.
Prerequisite: Primarily
Patchwork or equivalent.
Sunday, March 30
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Liz
$63.00 + pattern
and kits
Dear Jane
Quilter's of all
levels are creating their own Baby Jane quilts based on the
original, made by Jane Stickle in 1863. This Civil War
masterpiece has 229 one-of-a-kind blocks. Join Kim for
the following classes to guide you through the process.
Prerequisite:
Hand and Machine piecing and quilting skills.
Friday, January
25
9:00am - 4:00pm
and March 28, June
27, September 26 & December 12
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$126.00 + book
Ongoing
Blocks of the Month:
Vintage
Valentine
Finishing Class:
February 10
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sampler
Magic
Continue to pick
up kits until finishing class in November 2008.
Design
Workshops
Grand Finale
1
Several advanced finishing techniques will be explored in
this "grand" techniques class. Learn scalloped
and piped binding techniques to give your quilts a professional
machine-done finish. Learn to sew curved seams without
pins! Add design detail with set-in circles.
This first of two workshop days will leave you wanting more!
Advanced Level
Thursday, March
6
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$42.00 + DVD
Grand Finale
2
Continue learning
more and more advanced techniques to make you quilts dazzle.
Practice advanced Machine Quilting Designs, including Trapunto
and Magical Marking Techniques. Work on improving your
fusible appliqué skills with decorative thread from
the bobbin! This second of two workshop days will still
leave you wanting more, but will give you confidence to try
anything!
Advanced Level
Friday, March 7
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$42.00 + DVD
