Start your quilting journey with this class. It has
been designed especially for the beginner student
in mind that wants to give quilting a try. Kathy will
take you through the process from rotary cutting,
machine piecing, quilt construction, simple quilting and binding.
Make these fabulous
and fun “cupcakes”
for your children or
grandchildren. Each
one can be sewn as a
place mat or join
several together for
a table runner.
What a special way to say "Happy Birthday".
$46. + pattern, kit optional
Saturday, April 24 9:00am - 4:00pm
Grommets are fun and easy to use. Make drapery,
a valance, or even a shower curtain to add that
finishing touch. You will work on a sample in class.
St. Patrick never envisioned this interpretation.
Technique – pieced cures that are free formed.
Curves have never been so simple.
Technique – fusible appliqué.
This would be a good
opportunity to play and design your 'Cinnamon
Sticks'.
Surface Design
Corded Binding
Don't be fooled into thinking that this cording is
hard to do. You will be amazed by the simple
steps that will take your quilt to another level.
Your family and friends will be in awe. Lois will
teach you a new method of applying any binding
that is not only accurate, but also very easy.
Friday, March 5, 12, 19 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$69 + pattern
Stencilling - New and Improved
Stencils provide a wonderful opportunity to repeat
an image across a piece of fabric. Participants will
use purchased pre-cut stencils, as well as design
and cut their own from a variety of materials.
Students will transfer stencil images to cloth using
Shiva Paintstiks, and/or fabric paint. Each
technique enriches the fabric surface with colour
and design.
Instructor: Margie
$46 + kit
Thread Play 1- Basic
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.
Wednesday, February 24 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$23 kit optional, to be used
for all the Thread Play classes
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.
Thursday, February 25 9:00 am – 12 noon
Instructor: Lois
$23
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.
Thursday, February 25 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lois
$23
Thread Play 4 - Applique
Add appliqué details to fabric pictures. 'No Show'
for free motion embroidery, straight stitch, raw
edge, and free motion techniques.
Friday, February
26 9:00 am – 12 noon
Instructor: Lois
$23
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.
Friday, February 26
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lois
$23
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Applique Academy
Earth, Wind, Fire! NEW CLASS
Make a very special wall hanging for the horse
lover in your family. This project can be done with
all three horses, or three individual mythical
looking beasts! Tips for fused appliqué and the
order of piecing will be given. Play with quilting
and threads, embellishments and stuffing
techniques to add a special sparkle to these
horses.
Monday, April 12, 19, 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$69 + pattern
Wild Animal Applique on Safari NEW CLASS
Make a very stunning wall hanging for the wild
animal lover in your family. Make up a Lion or a
Tiger, or even the Elephant! Tips for fused
applique and the order of piecing will be given.
Learn shading with quilting and thread play,
embellishments and stuffing techniques that give
these special animals a realistic look.
Wednesday, March 10, 24, 31 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$92 + pattern
Wild Roses Stained Glass NEW CLASS
Many families in Alberta will
welcome t h i s
f r i e n d l y
reminder of our great
province. You will learn a
quick fuse applique for this
stained glass pattern. While it
is an easy method, a
considerable amount of time
is required to trace the
pattern and prepare the
fusible pieces so there will be
homework.
Friday, April 9, 16, 23 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$69 + pattern
Patchwork Junction
Add A Stripe
So often quilter’s avoid using stripe fabrics and yet
stripes can add a little zip and interest to a quilt.
The linear nature of striped fabrics can add
movement, reinforce a block or hide it or
sometimes even create a 3-D effect
Saturday, March 27 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margie
$46+ book
Basic Bargello
Inspired by a traditional needlepoint stitch, a
bargello quilt pattern is one that beginner or
advanced quilters can master. In this class we will
make a striking bargello quilt that plays with
colour moving from one colour family to another.
Direction for making this quilt-as-you-go will be
shown.
Prerequisite: Rotary Cutting Basics
Sunday, February 7 & 21 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lezley
$92
Blendable Curves
Working from the book 'Blendable Curves',
freehand curves give a feeling of motion to a basic
patchwork quilt pattern. This class will give you
the techniques to put away the pins and make a
stunning curved style quilt. Leave the plastic ruler
aside and use that rotary cutter 'free hand'. Use a
simple block or make a non-patch or log-cabin
block as the basis for your quilt. There is no need
to match points!
Wednesday, February 10 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$23 + book
Catch a Falling Star
Here is a chance to use up bits and pieces from
your stash or you can choose something new.
Maybe try a themed look. You will be cutting free
style. No templates! Just let your elf go and be
creative. We will be cutting odd angles and wavy
curves. It is a fun easy technique. Challenge
yourself to go out and have some fun!
Monday, March 15, 22, 29 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Marj
$69 + book
English Paper Piecing
Want a portable project for the car or plane? Janet
will show you how to use these precisely cut, heavy
paper shapes (octagons, diamonds) to hand baste
fabric over. Complex patterns are a breeze with
this classic and portable hand piecing technique.
You choose the design.
Friday, February 5 & 12 1:00pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor:
Janet
$46
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 too. Challenge yourself with a
stunning diagonal setting. Sounds too easy?
Join Elaine for three days of sewing fun!
Thursday, April 15, 22, 29 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$138 + pattern
Fractured Images NEW CLASS
This is a new technique
that is so much fun to
make. You will see how
images become more
i n t e r e s t i n g a n d
attractive. We will start
by using paper images
to cut apart and rejoin.
Then we will create
images made with a
simple design. Having
mastered the technique, you will be looking for more advanced designs.
Thursday, March 4 1:00pm - 4:00pm
and Thursday, March 11 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$69 + book- kit optional containing paper images and fabric.
One Block Wonder
From only one fabric make one spectacular quilt!
Using no templates or fussy cutting, this
technique allows you to make perfect
kaleidoscope-like hexagons. Make a quilt that
will be like no other.
Prerequisite: Rotary Cutter Basics
Monday,March 15 1:00 am – 4:00pm
and Monday, March 29 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lezley
$69 + book
One Block Wonder Encore NEW CLASS
Don't stop with just a One
Block Wonder! Take a
few open cube designs,
fabrics to match the One
Block Wonder and
explore a whole new
dimension of hexagons
to add to the quilt. Five
different block designs
will be taught, along with
ideas for placement into
your already spectacular
quilt.
Prerequisite: Rotary cutter experience.
Instructor: Lezley 9:00am - 4:00pm
$46 + book
Paper Weight Quilt
Use many different fabrics,
the more the merrier.
With high graphic contrast
and with simple strip
piecing you can produce
this easy and fun quilt.
Quilt looks much more
complicated than it is.
The sample was sewn on a
feather weight sewing
machine.
Thursday, March 4, 11, 18 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$69 + pattern
ULS 2
Who can resist the appeal of a Lone Star Quilt?
This second Lone Star Design by Karen Stone is a
great quilt to use up your scraps. Using the adda-
quarter ruler for the paper piecing technique
makes it so easy to get all the sharp points.
During the 4 classes you will learn how to select a
pleasing palette from your fabric, create the
diamond shaped foundations, and use value to
design the sections of the quilt, alternate
methods of appliqué. Finally, at the last class you
will bring all the sections together for a stunning
one-of-a-kind quilt.
Homework required to piece each individual block.
Prerequisite: Foundation Piecing
Wednesday, February 3 9:00am - 4:00pm
and Wednesday, June 2 9:00am - 4:00pm
and Wednesday, October 6 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$138 + pattern
Venetian Tiles NEW CLASS
With the use of an xblock
tool, transform a
nine patch block into a
surprisingly simple
quilt. You can create
the feeling of the old
world reminiscent of
the mosaic tiles of old
Venice.
Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16 9:00am - 12 noon
Instructor: Karen
$69 + pattern
Woven Quilts
Learn two techniques of weaving and stabilizing
curved strips of fabric into a background palette.
The first exercise can be turned into a spectacular
quilt by simply adding your own appliqué on top
or take parts of this background and combine it
with other techniques shown to make a stunning
statement of art. Complete that project in the day
– or learn more complex weaving techniques!
Each project is your very own design.
Sunday, April 11 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lezley
$46 + book
Nifty Novelties
Beading Basics
Learn the fundamental stitches to attach beaded
embellishments to fabric surfaces by making a
beaded sampler. Beaded bindings will also be
covered.
Sunday, April 18 9:00am -4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46 + book
Easter Bunny Hugs NEW CLASS
With permission, an old
pattern from an old
magazine makes the
cutest bunny from our
fabulous Minky fabrics.
Add a pair of bloomers or
a dress and bunny is
customized to your little
one's delight.
Saturday, March 13 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$46
It's a Wrap
Make a basic oval basket to hold the tools of your
trade – rotary cutter, seam ripper, glasses, etc.
Add a matching coaster for your coffee cup and
you are set. Fun to make and a great gift for that
special friend. You will be working with fabric
wrapped clothesline. Your sewing machine must
have zigzag and straight stitch capability.
Thursday, February 18 & 25
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46 + book
Melly & Me
Leading Australian designer sisters Rosalie
Quinlan and Melly Hurston have created these fun
and fabulous doll and softie patterns. Choose
your favourite Melly and Me doll pattern and join
the fun as we create a one of a kind. You'll want to
make them all!
Prerequisite: basic sewing skills
Wednesday, February 24 and
Wednesday, March 3 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46 plus pattern
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, pillow and various needle works. Fun
and relaxing.
Tuesday, January 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$23 + pattern
Rug Hooking
Enjoy an old craft with 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. Chair pads, coasters, wall hangings
and purses.
Thursday, January 21 and
Thursday, February 18 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46 + kit
Sock Monkey
A favourite classic childhood toy made from easily
recognizable Rockford Red Heel work socks.
Legend says that it is good luck to give a new born
baby a sock monkey, giving the baby a lifelong
promise of love and happiness. Learn
construction, assembly and tips and tricks as you
make your very own!
Prerequisite: basics sewing skill
Friday, January 29 9:00am - 4:00pm
or Tuesday, March 16 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Betty Ann
$46
Softees Animal Blankets NEW CLASS
Your children or grandchildren will absolutely
love this soft blanket! Let Patti guide you through
making the cutest little cuddly quilt complete
with a ‘pluffy’. The hardest part about this
class....well you will just have to take it to find out!
Thursday, January 28 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor: Patti
$16
That Darn ' Mouse
Make your own little
character to hold your
needles, pins and thread.
Needles won't get lost
inside as they can in a
larger pincushion. The
tail holds a spool of
thread. Each mouse is
one of a kind with its own personality.
Tuesday, September 22 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Karen
$46 plus pattern
Twirl
This delightful 21” hanging doll is ready to dance
and spin any time the spirit moves her, or the
breezes blow! Make her unique with your choice
of fabric for her full skit and special trims and
embellishments. Note: This is a beginner doll
class and a requirement for those that would like
to take “Diva” in the Summer session.
Thursday, April 8 & 15 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46 + pattern
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 designs and background
quilting.
Prerequisite: Machine Quilting
Sunday, February 21 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kathy
$46
Bags, Totes, Etc.
Bug Bag for Kids
This special 'bag' will delight any little person.
Great fun for sleep-overs, naps and watching TV,
until they grow too big for it. Choose from a Lady
Bug, Spider or Bumble Bee.
Thursday, March 18 1:00pm - 4:00pm
and Thursday, March 25 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Patti
$69
Grids and Grommets Bag
This is a fun project, one bag won't be enough.
Pick your favourite fabric and make a one of a kind
designer bag. Using grommets for closing and a
comfortable shoulder strap, or convert it to a single
strap across your body for security or convenience.
Prerequisite: basic sewing skills, machine
quilting experience
Monday, January 18
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Friday, February 12 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Saturday, March 6 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Marj
$46 + pattern
Humbug Bag
The perfect little something, for best friends, good
neighbours, kids birthday presents, or grand kids
toys. A handy little bag to tuck inside your
Grommet Bag. With this bag you can practice your
machine quilting skills. Gives a new meaning to
'Gift Bag'.
You will need a zipper foot for your sewing
machine.
Tuesday, February 2
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Instructor: Marj
$23 + pattern
Laura`s Zippered Tote
This trendy tote has an easy to install zipper with
outside and inside pockets. The larger bag makes
a great carry on bag, overnight bag or even a work
tote. Once you make one, you can make more to
whatever size you desire for whatever special
purpose you may have.
Sunday, March 21 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Betty Ann
$46 + pattern
Quilted Wallet
With all the wonderful tote bags and handbags
being quilted, here is a wallet you can make to
coordinate. Matching or contrasting fabrics are
used to create this wallet with space for 18 credit,
debit or membership cards. There is a zippered
coin pocket, space for business cards and other
loose pieces of paper we need to carry around.
There is even a pocket for your cell phone.
Embellish with embroidery or quilting to finish off
the project and make many for Christmas gifts!
Monday, January 25 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lezley
$46 + pattern
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, January 19 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
or Monday, February 1 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
or Tuesday, February 16 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
or Friday, February 26 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
or Monday, March 22 1:00 pm – 4:00pm
or Wednesday, April 28 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Instructors: Patti/Lezley
$54.00 includes
muslin & book
Primarily Patchwork/Quilt Construction
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, February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
April 6, 13 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
or Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9,
23, 30 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructors: Elaine/Kathy
$184.00
(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,
February 27 & 28
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$92.00 (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,
April 10 & 11
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$92.00
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, February 6 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Friday, February 19 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$89.95 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, February 13 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Friday, February 26 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$46.00
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, February 20 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Friday, March 5 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$46.00
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, February 27 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Friday, March 12 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$46.00
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, January 30 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Monday, February 22 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Saturday, April 24 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructors: Kathy/ Betty Ann
$71.50 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.
Monday, February 1 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Saturday, March 1 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet
$46.00 (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.
Saturday, February 6 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Monday, April 5 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Karen
$46.00 (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.
Saturday, January 23 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Thursday, April 1 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Elaine
$88.95 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.
Saturday, February 20 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
or Wednesday, April 7 9:00 am – 4:00pm
Instructor:Lois
$46.00 + pattern
(kit optional)
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 our finished heirlooms, as well
as hanging and display methods.
Tuesday, April 20 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Betty Ann
$46.00 (kit optional)
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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 in worksheets.
Prerequisite:
Colour Wheel Basics 4
Friday, March 19 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margie /Margo
$46.00
Colour Wheel
Basics 6
Dream
a Theme
Colour has powerful
symbolic and emotional
meaning. Learn to use this when planning our work. Use accumulated
knowledge of Colour, print, illusions and mood to create a
theme.
Prerequisite: Colour Wheel Basics 5
Friday, March 26 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margie/ Margo
$46.00
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, March 27 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo
$46.00
Design Fun-damentals
Learn the universal principles of good design and
how to apply them to original quilts or wall
hangings. This information packed course allows
time for notes, sketches, and cut and paste
exercises. In the last session, begin your own
work with fabric.
Classes must be taken in sequence.
1/Line and Shape
Sunday, January 31 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2/Form, Texture, Space
Sunday, February 7 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
3/Pattern,Balance, Contrast, Emphasis
Sunday, February 28 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
4/Movement, Rhythm, Unity
Sunday, March 7 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
5/Design Play
Sunday, March 14 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margie
$46/day + starter kit
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Blocks
of the Month
Sampler
Magic
The blocks and
border are all in one pattern. Pick
up kits monthly.
Ongoing
Blocks of the Month:
Sampler
Magic
Continue to pick
up kits until finishing class.