Introduction to Quilting

Join Karen in the very informative 9 week program and cover ALL the basics.  This class touches upon all the basic techniques of quilting, including rotary cutting, strip piecing, applique, hand quilting, basting and binding the quilt.  By the end students should complete a wall hanging or table runner with the skills required to go on to a larger project.  Come in and check out our sample.
Session:                  Nine 3 hour sessions
Dates:                     TBA
Cost:                      $120 + Supplies (remember you get a student discount on all supplies)
Instructor:               Karen McCleary

Let's Continue

This 8 week class is designed for the beginner/intermediate.  We will work on hand & machine piecing, applique, templates and strip piecing.  With 12 new blocks you will get a traditional sampler in colors of your choice.  An excellent next step for graduates of Introduction to Quilting or those wishing to learn how to put together a variety of blocks.
Session:                   Eight 3 hour sessions
Dates:                      Wednesday, May 5
                               1.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost:                       $120 + Supplies + Book
Instructor:                Karen McCleary

How to use a Serger

Forgot how to thread your serger, what you can do with a serger, join Ann Marie in learning various tips and techniques. Bring your serger, instruction booklet and all your accessories.
Session:                 One full day
Date:                      Call and set an appointment
                              10.00am - 4.00pm
Cost:                      $40.00
Instructor:              Ann Marie Kocela

Applique Baby Quilt

Session:                  One full day
Date:                      Call and set an appointment
                              10.00a.m. - 3.30p.m.
Cost:                      $40.00 + supplies + book
Instructor:              Ann Marie Kocela

Paper Piecing Technique

Join Bette in learning the technique to paper piecing. You will be working on small samples which you can join together to make a pillow or small runner.
Session:                 One half day
Date:                     Call and set an appointment
                              1.00p.m. - 4.00p.m.
Cost:                      $30.00 includes kit
Instructor:              Bette Bull

Private Garment Sewing Lessons

Private classes are offered on two issues.
-Do you need help with your sewing machine? How to use different feet, what are the feet for, what are all these stitches used for?
-Have you started a sewing project and forgot how to finish? Do you want to make a blouse, pants, etc. and not want a classroom of students?
Call Ann Marie for a private session. Fee for private lessons $20.00/hour

Cost:                      $20/hour
Instructor:              Ann Marie Kocela

Machine Quilting

Learn how to use your walking foot and your free motion foot.  You will be experimenting with a variety of techniques on sample squares.
If you are interested in this class please phone to request a date. Bring a friend.
Session:                 One full day
Date:                      Saturday, July 6
                              10.00a.m. - 4.00p.m.
Cost:                      $35.00

How Do I Finish This?

Forgot how to finish your quilt? Need a reminder on basting your quilt, quilting ideas, making a hanging sleeve and of course binding your quilt.
Session:                 One full day
Date:                     Saturday, June 5
                              10.00a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Cost:                      $35.00
Instructor:               Karen McCleary

Block of the Month - Banner of the Month

Starting in October 2009 you have two choices –

Banner of the Year will meet the 1st Thursday of every month. You have a choice of making Quilter’s Dozen Plus (each month a different wall-hanging) or Special Occasion Banner (each month you will work on a special occasion, e.g. Christmas, Easter, Halloween, etc.).
Session:               Twelve sessions - starting October 2009
Dates:                  First Thursday of every month
                            9.30a.m.-12.30p.m -OR-
                            1.30p.m. - 4.30 p.m. -OR-
                            6.00p.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Cost:                    $120.00 + supplies + book of choice
Instructor:             Karen McCleary

Northern Lights – Block of the Month – will meet the 2nd Thursday of every month.
This is a beautiful large block pattern from Marti Michell, using templates B & D
Session:               Twelve sessions - starting October 2009
Dates:                  Second Thursday of every month
                            9.30a.m.-12.30p.m -OR-
                            1.30p.m. - 4.30 p.m. -OR-
                            6.00p.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Cost:                    $120.00 + supplies + book of choice
Instructor:             Karen McCleary

U.F.O.

This get together will be held Friday, May 14, 28 & June 4, 25 & July 9, 23 & Aug. 13, 27 & Sept 10, 24 from 6.00 p.m to 10.00p.m.
There will  be a $5.00 fee towards hydro. Bring your projects and have fun.
please phone in ahead to reserve your seat, reserve pizza, and also to check if the date is still on.

Loving Hands group

This is a volunteer group – we need you and your sewing machine OR your pressing abilities with the iron
               
We meet once a month to make quilts for donations to: dialysis, Children's Aid, Women's Shelter and lately for our wounded Canadian soldiers with our gratitude. We have a valid and authorized connection and they will be passing them on to a soldier on our behalf.  If you wish to make one yourself  the sizes are between 50” – 70” wide and 70” – 90” long.  Design and color choice are up to you.  We have designed labels to put on these quilts or you may design your own.  We thank you in supporting our mission.

Dates:                 We will be alternating dates as to the availability of volunteers.
                           Saturday, May 15      –   During Store Hours.
                           Saturday, July 17,    –   During Store Hours
                           Saturday, August 21        –   During Store Hours
                           Saturday, September 18        –   During Store Hours