Classes |
 | Batik Wrap
Come to class and learn how to make unique bowls, purses or even baskets! This technique is one of a kind for a colorful artsy looking bowl or purse that will have everyone asking how you did it! This class uses cording, and 2 ½” fabric strips to weave and wind a basket, purse or bowl. Use a jelly roll or your old scraps and you won’t be disappointed!
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | Binding Your Quilt
Learn all the different ways to finish the edge of your completed quilt, Samples of standard binding, bias binding curves, facing finish, and prairie points will be made in class, providing a reference for the future. Some pre-class preparation required.
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | Casserole Cover
Come learn how to make a Casserole Cover with nice handles for a 9x13 or 8x8 casserole dish which also doubles as a classy table runner.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Color Theory
Why study color theory? If you are involved in the creation or design of visual documents, an understanding of color will help when incorporating it into your own design. We will discuss basic color theory and why some colors work together and some do not. If you have a project you would like to make but aren’t sure about choosing colors bring it to class.You will leave class with your own color wheel and a better understanding of color.
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | Embroidery Club
Explore the possibilities of machine embroidery. We will meet each month and complete a small project. Open to all machine brands. A supply list will be available each month in advance, with some supplies included in the club price. We will order out for lunch or you may brown bag.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Ethan Star Baby Quilt
This is a nice baby quilt for enhancing with embroidery and embellishments. In class we will complete the Baby Quilt top, size 42x42. Pattern will be given for both crib/wall quilt and a king comforter in class. This is an easy Quilt Pattern that can be pieced in one day.
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | Evening Embroidery 101
Explore the possibilities of machine embroidery. We will meet each month and complete a small project. Open to all machine brands. A supply list will be available each month in advance, with some supplies included in the club price.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Fabric Coil Basket
Using fabric strips and upholstery cording, we’ll make a fabulous fabric basket on the sewing machine. Once you learn the technique, make a bread basket, a planter cover, or a set of trivets or place mats.
Cost: $ 32.00 |
 | Featherweight Maintenance
Learn to maintain, clean, oil, lube and keep your Featherweight machine in tip-top shape. Why pay $65 for the annual maintenance checkup when you can do it yourself!
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | First Time Quiltmaking
Let Norma help you make your very first quilt in this class! Learn about measuring, rotary cutting, and simple piecing. We’ll finish the edge with a “faux binding” and tie the layers together to complete this crib size quilt.
Cost: $ 75.00 |
 | Fun 'n Done
Piece and quilt all at the same time. Assemble the blocks and you are done! Easy method for finishing a quilt.
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Gift Club
Every year we promise ourselves to make gifts for others ahead of time. Do you do this? This class will give you the time, space, and ideas to get those gifts finished early. Each month we will feature a simple project presented in a three hour format. Come and join us for the fun!
Cost: $ 15.00 |
 | Hand Piecing
This class will teach you to make quilt blocks the original way – by hand. You will, however, have the option of using some new quilt tools and supplies that make quilting easier and a little quicker. We will work on 2 blocks, the Ohio Star and the LeMoyne Star, that can be made into pillows, a wall hanging/table topper or a table runner. You will learn to: make and use templates, sew straight and “y” or inset seams, make units and sew them together, and press seams.
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | Introduction to Paper Piecing
Would you like to make picture blocks but don’t want to appliqué? Would you like the points in your blocks to be nice and sharp? Try paper piecing. Learn the basic technique while we make a flower block that can be made into a pillow or table runner.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Machine Appliqué
Learn three easy machine appliqué techniques. Deb will present a “mock hand look” method using freezer paper, and two fusible applique methods with fusible web and fusible thread. Open up a new world of quilting possibilities!
This class requires a sewing machine with an adjustable zigzag stitch.
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | Machine Quilting
Complete your quilting projects in days instead of weeks! Learn to do free-motion machine quilting on your very own sewing machine. The class covers marking, basting, stippling, and the all important free motion technique used to follow marked lines.. A marked fabric and batting sandwiched sample will be provided as part of the class fee for you to practice with!
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | Open Sew
Bring your UFOs and set up shop in the class room for a day of pieceful sewing. If you are stuck with a certain project bring it along and let our teacher help you figure out the problem. Bring a brown bag lunch or visit a local restaurant. Canned drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP to reserve your table each week. Limited space available.
Cost: $ 12.00 |
 | Pillowcase
Come and let Norma show you how to do some fast, east, 1-2-3 pillow cases with a cuff. You will be making these right away for all your friends!
Make 2 pillow cases in a 2 hour class.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Place Mats
Learn how to make some easy peazy place mats using a wide variety of Fat Quarters. A great holiday gift for all of your family!
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Progressive Quilting
This class is for individuals who are familiar with, and who have practiced, quilting on a domestic machine. Deb will introduce her method of Progressive Quilting, in which machine quilting is done as the quilt is assembled. This eliminates the need to roll the quilt to fit in the space to the right of the needle. Intrigued? Join Deb for more info. Prerequisite is Deb’s Machine Quilting class or machine quilting experience.
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Sewing 202
Join us for an apron making project! Techniques covered in Sewing 202 will be Facings/Interfacings & Linings/Trimming/Clipping/Topstitching/Edgestitching Pockets/Waistbands/Trim Tubes/Double-Fold Narrow Hem/Narrow Finish/Pleats/Gathering, and more.
Cost: $ 75.00 |
 | Strips and Sparks
Strips and Sparks is a fast and fun quilt. A lasagna quilt with pizzazz. Use pre-cut 2 1/2 " strips, or cut the strips from yardage if you would rather. The more variety, the better! Enjoy completing a quilt top in just a few hours!
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | T-Shirt Quilt
Construct an easy memory quilt using old, but clean t-shirts, new t-shirts or a combo of both. Learn how to place unusual items on the quilt block, make a 2 patch block and a 4 patch block. T-shirt quilts can range from wall hangings to king size quilts.
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Twisted Sister
An easy-to-make quilt for all skill levels, uses half-seams. A fun project when working with today’s bright fabrics. This quilt is a great way to use fat quarters.
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Winding Ways
Learn to do curved piecing while making this 1 block quilt. Use of alternating dark and light fabrics will make circles appear. This old pattern from the 1920s, also called Wheel of Mystery, can look very contemporary and is easier than it looks.
Cost: $ 45.00 |
Events |
 | Quilters Quest 2 Summer Fun Bus Trip
How would you like to visit six shops in 2 days on a luxury coach? How would you feel about having lunch fed to you each day? How would you feel about staying in a motel Saturday night with breakfast provided Sunday morning? And last, but not least, how would you like to shop six quilt shops you have never been to before?
Sat, Jul 14, 2011 at 8:00 am
Cost: $ 160.00 |
Retreats |
 | Shop Cruise
Take a 7 day cruise with us cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, leaving from Galveston on February 26, 2012.
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