Introduction to Quilting

Join Ann Marie in this informative, technique class and cover all the basics. You will touch upon rotary cutting, strip piecing, applique by hand and machine, basting, quilting techniques and binding. At the end of your 8 weeks you will have a finished project. This will be your stepping stone to creating larger quilts. In this class our sampler is a lap quilt. Remember YOU choose your fabrics and applique design. Our sampler fabrics were choosen to show off different techniques. You may change to a table runner or wall quilt. Remember when you purchase your supplies for your class you are entitled to a 20% discount on supplies needed.
Session:                  Eight, 3 hour sessions on Wednesdays
Dates:                     January 25
                              February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
                              March 7, 14
                              1.00pm - 3.00pm
Cost:                      $100
Instructor:               Ann Marie Kocela

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

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:                      TBA
                              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:                     TBA
                              10.00a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Cost:                      $35.00
Instructor:               Ann Marie Kocela

Block of the Month

We will be starting a monthly class in February. This will be held the 2nd Thursday of every month. This is a country sampler. Each month you will be creating a block or two and border strips. Each border is different. You will be piecing, applique and paper piecing to creating a wonderful quilt. This quilt is designed to finish at a double bed size. Don't forget you get 20% off you supplies for this quilt.
Session:                   12 months
Dates:                      2nd Thursday of every month
                               1.00p.m.-3.00p.m. OR, 6.00 p.m.-9.00p.m.
Cost:                       $120
Instructor:                Ann Marie Kocela

U.F.O.

This get together will be held on Friday 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.

Dates:                 January 27
                          February 10 & 24
                          March 9 & 23
                          April 13 & 27
                          May 25
                          June 8 & 22
                          July 13 & 27
                          August 10 & 24
                          September 22
                          October 12 & 26
                          November 9 & 23

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:                 January 21
                          February 18
                          March 17
                          April 21
                          May 19
                          June 16
                          July 21
                          August 18
                          September 16
                          October 20
                          November 17