Upcoming Classes
Pansy Table Runner:
Do you need a little colour in your life during the upcoming winter months? Then why not stitch this table runner to brighten things up. Some of the techniques in this class include pre-quilting the background, preparing motifs on a separate fabric before applying to the background, needle turn appliqué, making bias stems using Celtic bars, cut away stems, methods of transferring your design to various backgrounds, basting methods, stitching curves, points and “V”s, and the almost invisible hand appliqué stitch.
Dates:
Surrey: Thurs Jan 14 10:00am – 1:00pm, Thus Jan 21 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Thurs Jan 28 10:00am – 1:00pm
Chilliwack: Tues Jan 12, 26, Feb 9 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Instructor: Maureen Goldsmith
Fee: $67.50
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
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Match Game – I Spy:
We make this project using pairs of squares. They can be fun kid prints, bright colours, and cool patterns. This quilt is two games in one. Kids can play I Spy or find the matching blocks. You need 60 pairs of 5 inch squares. We trade in class so it is very easy to make up the 60 pairs. Each 5 inch strip yields 8 squares so you will have plenty to trade. This pattern can become a real addiction. I’m on my
third one already.
Date: Surrey: Sat Jan 16 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
Shadow Boxes:
This is an “oldie but goodie”. The pattern has been around for a while, but it’s very “fat quarter friendly”, especially if you’ve bought a fat quarter “bundle” of coordinated fabrics (which is what I used), and then two colours that go with your fat quarter colours, one light and one dark.
Date: Surrey: Sat Jan 23 10:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Irene Harvalias
Fee: $50 + pattern $12.95
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
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Jelly Roll Star:
Just a jelly roll and some background and you create a stunning quilt top. It measures 63 inches by 63 inches and is very simple to sew. Great for the quilter who has already done the basics and is ready for the next step.
Date: Chilliwack: Sat Jan 23 10:00am – 2:00pm
Fee: $30
Instructor: Diana Olson
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
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The Romance Continues:
Here’s a great opportunity to stitch one of Marti Michell’s block of the month quilts using her Perfect Patchwork Templates Sets B & D. Three blocks will be presented each month leaving one session for sashing and finishing techniques. Kits available. Supply list available.
Date:
Surrey: Wed Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9 10:00am – 1:00pm
Chilliwack: Wednesday Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $27.95 includes pattern fee
Instructor: Maureen Goldsmith/ Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have basic quilting skills
Sewing Machine Level 1:
This class will cover the basics of learning to operate your machine. Threading your machine, winding your bobbin,
tension top and bottom , straight stitch, stitch length dials, stitch width dials ,needle up and down buttons, reverse, tension on zig zag ,dropping
feed dogs, needle positions, presser foot pressure, threads. For those of you who just purchased a sewing machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this
would be lesson number 1.
Date:
Surrey: Wed Jan 20 2:00pm – 3:30pm or Mar 16 10:00am – 11:30am
Chilliwack: Fri Jan 15 10:00am – 11:30am
Fee: $10 + Manual $15
Instructor: Liz Busby/ Diana Olson
Skill Level: Beginner
Serger Class Level 1:
Do you have a serger, but don’t understand threading and tensions? This course will teach you how to thread your machine, balance your tensions, lock that stitch at the end of your seam and sew: inside corners, outside corners, inside curves and outside curves. The class manual is $25.00 but, if you sign up for at least three classes at once, the manual is half price.
Date:
Surrey: Wed Jan 20 10:00am – 1:00pm
Chilliwack: Fri Jan 15 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Fee: $20.00 + manual $25
Instructor: Liz Busby/ Diana Olson
Skill Level: Beginner
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Marti & Me Club (aka: Tool of the Month Club)
This club will use Marti Michell’s exclusive, limited edition patterns. Each month we will present a different project using a variety of quilting tools. These projects will be wall hangings, table runners, bed quilts, etc. Class fee includes a free gift. Along with the pattern you will be able to choose between a template or a different fabric bundle each month. And of course coffee, tea and treats too! Sign up today to reserve your spot!
Date:
Surrey: Thursday Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Chilliwack: Wednesday Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: $19.95/ month (must sign up for the whole term)
Instructor: Maureen Goldsmith/ Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Beginner and Beyond
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Day Retreats/ UFO Days
Would you like to spend the day in the company of other quilters, away from the distractions at home? Then you need to sign up for one of our Day Retreats. We will provide a friendly work area, refreshments and even pop in now and then to make sure you are working hard. All you have to do
is bring a potluck item and a project(s) you would like to work on.
Date: Surrey: Fri. Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 25 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $5.00 plus a Pot Luck item
Date: Chilliwack: Fri. Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 25 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $5.00 plus a Bag Lunch
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Offer Expires: Jan 31, 2016
