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WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE

December 2011 - February 2012

CLASS SIGN-UPS BEGIN NOVEMBER 19th

TECHNIQUE CLASSESAPPLIQUÉ WORKSHOP (Everyone): Join Dana monthly to make beautiful small quilts. Choose hand or machine appliqué to make calendar quilts from “Count On It” from Art to Heart. Dana promises lots of quilting, socializing and fun! Mon., Jan. 30, & Tues., Feb. 28, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Dana Lahargoue, Fee: $15 each month + book

BINDING (*): An introductory or refresher course on how to finish off your quilt. This double fold, mitered binding is a standard for any quilt. Monday, February 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Pam Sengo, Fee $15

FINE HAND PIECING & QUILTING CLUB: Join Alice on the 4th Saturday of every month to work on new or old projects with expert guidance each step of the way. Previous completion of Beginning Hand-piecing & Hand quilting classes highly recommended. Saturday, Dec. 17, Jan. 28, & Feb. 25, 10:30 am–1:30 pm, Instructor: Alice Calhoun, Fee: $48 for annual membership

PRECISION PIECING WORKSHOP (CONFIDENT BEGINNER): If you are a stickler for perfect points, straight seams and precision piecing, this is the class for you. No quilt will be made; however, you will make a complete reference workbook covering accurate rotary cutting, pressing, and pinning techniques. Wednesday, Feb. 22 & 29, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Instructor: Dana Lahargoue, Fee: $35

QUILTING CLASSES

ASIAN WINDOWS (**): This quilt gives the look of stained glass and would be beautiful in batiks or Asian prints. Tues., Jan. 30, Feb. 7 & 14, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Instructor: Connie Kelly, Fee: $45



BLOCK OF THE MONTH (*): As you make blocks, you will learn general quilt making techniques, advance your piecing skills and gain confidence in color selection. Join us for our “not the usual block of the month” program. The current project began in Sept. and concludes in Feb. Tues., Dec 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, 11 am – 2 pm OR 6:00 - 8:30 pm; Instructor: Sue Donbroski, Fee: $15 each month.

 

FIT FOR A QUEEN (**): This queen size quilt features Victoria’s pattern with easy-to-piece blocks and one-piece appliqué shapes for the alternate blocks. Choose fabrics in colors suited for your bedroom and soon you’ll have a fresh, lovely new quilt for your bed. Wed., 1/25, 2/1 & 2/8, 10:30 – 1:00 pm, or Mon., 2/13-20-27, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Instructor: Victoria Norman, Fee: $45

GENERALS’ WIVES 12- MONTH CIVIL WAR ERA QUILT (**): We are pleased to offer Windham Fabrics’ new block of the month project for 2012. Designer Nancy Gere has created a truly beautiful quilt that is irresistible for reproduction fabric lovers. Sign up early because enrollment is limited! Thursday, Jan. 5 & Feb. 2, 10:30 – 1:30 pm or 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Instructors: Pam Sengo & Sue Donbroski, Monthly Fee: $20 + kit & pattern (Additional information available at store.)


 

OUT OF THE BOX (*): Let’s break the rules and create an art quilt! Join LisAnn monthly to share, inspire, release old ideas and redefine quilts. Students will start by working with Mary Lou Weideman’s book and go with the flow! Thursday, Jan. 26 & Feb. 23, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Instructor: LisAnn Spencer, Fee: $15 per class + book

STRIP CLUB – LOL Two: Strip clubbers had so much fun with the first LOL night out, they asked for more! It’s a mystery quilt with fabric and laughter included! Come join the fun. Potluck appetizers. Saturday, Feb. 25, 5:00 – 10:00 pm, Instructors: LisAnn Spencer & Pam Sengo, Fee: $55 (includes fabric)

WEARABLE ART & OTHER FUN STUFF


SERGER CLUB (*): Gift Bag – Wrap your gifts in this special bag & learn to make your own bow on your serger. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Fee: $18. Crochet Look Bag – Make this vintage bag all on your serger. This technique can also be used to embellish garments and most anything that needs a splash of your own style! Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Fee: $18. Apron – Fantastic technique class where you’ll to serge a curve, gather, rolled hem & pintucks. Wednesday, Feb. 29 & March 7, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Fee: $30. Instructor: LisAnn Spencer

 

THIMBLEBERRIES NIGHT OUT (Everyone): Begin the year with a new series of quarterly projects! Students will make one of Lynette Jensen’s great patterns. Join Pam, Sue and Janie for a night out filled with sewing, food & fun! Saturday, Feb. 11, 5:00 – 10:00 pm, Fee: $21 + pattern book

COMMUNITY SEW (Everyone): Come join us for this wonderful opportunity to sew projects for hospitalized children in our community. First Friday of the month from 1:00 -4:00 pm. except December. (No fee)


FRIDAY NIGHT SEW (Everyone): Catch up on your class homework, finish up projects and socialize with other quilters. Bring a snack to share and leave the cell phone at home. Friday, Dec. 10, Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24, 5 - 10 pm. Instructor: Staff, Fee: $5 each night.

 

 

VIKING CLASSES

5D EMBROIDERY BEGINNER II: Come have some fun and expand your skills with this great software. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Instructor: Wendy Crook, Fee: $20

 

VIKING EMBROIDERY CLUB: Expand your embroidery horizons and work on terrific projects in our Viking Embroidery Club. Fridays, Dec. 2 & Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. OR Thursdays, Dec. 8 & Feb. 16, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Open only to those who purchased a Viking Embroidery machine from Country Sewing Center - Instructor: Bill Zimlich – A small project fee is charged each month

EMBROIDERY THE NEXT STEP: Learn to have fun with your embroidery machine. Do Pam’s project or select your own. We will discuss stabilizers, threads and other ways to use your embroideries. Saturday, Jan. 21 & Feb 18, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Instructor: Pam Sengo. Fee: $25.00 for each class

GET YOUR FEET WET –There are many wonderful accessory feet and tools to make sewing more fun and your projects look more professional. Projects are designed to help you develop new skills. Wall Quilt: Wed., Jan 18 & 25, Fee: $30 Tissue Sachet: Thurs., Feb 9, Instructor: LisAnn Spencer, Fee: $15

6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

 

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