SEWING MACHINE FUN - ADULTS

This class teaches the basics of working with a sewing machine including basic techniques and safety with a sewing machine.    Bring your own machine AND know how to thread the machine.

Instructor:  Kim Kerr

Class Fee   $20.00 
(includes materials and supplies)

PLEASE CHOOSE ONE

BEGINNING SEWING-BLOUSE

Beginning sewing class to learn to make a simple long-sleeve blouse.  Includes basic instruction in use of sewing machine, pattern layout, and garment construction.  This is a great first sewing project because you learn most basic techniques that can be used in clothing construction.  This is a lecture class. Sewing will be done at home between classes. 

Instructor:  Kim Kerr

Class Fee:       $35.00
(plus materials and supplies)

June 16, 23, & 30                  

5:30 – 7:30

MACHINE QUILTING WORKSHOP

Learn the basics of machine quilting.  We'll cover machine set up and technique for continuous line.  Bring your sewing machine with a darning foot (or stitch regulator), 2 or 4 pieces of scrap fabric that is at least 10" square (muslin is fine), batting scraps and thread that will contrast with the fabric so it is very easy to see the stitches.  

Instructor:  Annie Mueller

Class Fee  $25.00 (plus materials and supplies)

Monday, June 30                 
5:30 – 8:30
OR
Tuesday, July 29
9:00 – 12:00

STARS OF THE FOREST                      

This 2-block wallhanging features 6” wildlife silhouettes.  The fun intertwining border is paper pieced.  Good for beginners who have cut and pieced a quilt and want to learn paper piecing.  Also lots of fun for more advanced quilters.  Original pattern by Annie Mueller includes alternate border suggestions.

Instructor:  Annie Mueller

Class Fee  $30.00 (plus materials and supplies)

 Thursday, June 12   10:00 – 2:00
OR
Saturday, July 26    9:00 – 1:00

BEGINNING QUILTING

Basic beginning quilting class.  Start sewing immediately.  Using precut charm squares,

 you’ll get started right in learning ¼” seams and piecing. Then move on to some basic rotary cutting, borders and quilting. 

Instructor:  Annie Mueller

CLASS FEE    $45.00 (plus materials and supplies)

Monday, June 16 & 23                     5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

TOSSED NINE PATCH

Easy quilt by Eleanor Burns featuring charm squares or fat quarters.  Make simple 9-patch blocks; then cut them and toss them for a fabulous new look!

Instructor:  Annie Mueller

CLASS FEE     $40.00 
(includes pattern – does not include materials and supplies)

BOONDOGGLE QUILT

Learn how to use the Boondoggle Ruler from Bella Nonna Design Studio.  Make a lap quilt using this fun technique. 

Instructor:  Annie Mueller

CLASS FEE    $30.00
(plus materials and supplies)

Tuesday, June 24                                5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

HIDDEN GEMS

This exciting jewel block creates a hidden gem between the blocks.  The “Y” seam is made with templates.  Good for the intermediate quilter looking for a challenge.  The diamond border goes together easily with strip piecing.  Original pattern by Annie Mueller. 

Instructor:  Annie Mueller

CLASS FEE    $45.00
(plus materials and supplies)

Saturday, June 28     9:00 – 3:00

ONE BLOCK WONDER

Use one fabric (6 lengths of the fabric) and watch the magic happen.  You will use a triangular ruler, cutting through all 6 layers at once and create a very unique one-of-a-kind quilt.  The resulting design can be put together in a number of ways.  Not for first-timers but intermediate quilters will have no problem with this method. 

Instructor:  Annie Mueller

CLASS FEE  $30.00
(plus materials and supplies)

TURNING TWENTY

Take 20 fat quarters, cut them up, sew them together and make a fabulous, fun and easy lap quilt.  Can be scrappy or choose 2-3 colors.  Great project for beginners and fun for experienced quilters.

Instructor:  Kim Kerr

Class Fee  $40.00 (includes book Turning Twenty . . . Again; does not includes materials and supplies)

PILLOWS, PILLOWS

Learn to make a basic throw pillow and then variations to spice it up.

Instructor:  Kim Kerr

Class Fee   $20.00

July 22    6:00 – 8:00

SQUARE IN A SQUARE

Learn a fabulous tool for making square in a square the easy way.  This is a beginning class and you will learn how to use the ruler and make wonderful sampler blocks.  Basic rotary cutting, sewing with ¼” seams and using the square in a square ruler to make 2 sampler blocks will be covered in class.

Instructor: Annie Mueller

Class Fee 
$30.00 (plus materials and supplies)

SQUARE IN A SQUARE II

This technique class is for the experienced quilter.  Learn wonderful ways to use the square in a square ruler and expand beyond just square in a square to flying geese, half square triangles or diamonds.

Instructor:  Annie Mueller

Class Fee 
$30.00 (plus materials and supplies)

SQUARE IN A SQUARE WORKSHOPS

Now that you know how to use the Square in a Square ruler, learn more ways to use it. We are planning to schedule weekly or twice monthly workshops to learn more ways to use your new skill.  The workshop fee will be $5.00 and you will receive a demo on a new Square in a Square technique.

Instructor:  Annie Mueller

Dates to be scheduled after Square in a Square classes

SEWING MACHINE FUN -- KIDS

Age 9 and up

 This class teaches the basics of working with a sewing machine including basic techniques and safety with a sewing machine.  We will do simple craft projects on the machine. 

Instructor:  Kim Kerr

Class Fee   $35.00 
(includes materials and supplies)

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TURNING TWENTY FOR TEENS

Take 20 fat quarters, cut them up, sew them together and make a fabulous, fun and easy lap quilt.  Can be scrappy or choose 2-3 colors.  Students must know the basics of using a sewing machine. 

Instructor:  Kim Kerr

Class Fee  $50.00 (includes book Turning Twenty . . . Again; does not includes materials and supplies)

9-PATCH PILLOW

We will make an 18” nine-patch pillow.  Students must know the basics of using a sewing machine.  Class fee includes materials. 

Instructor:  Kim Kerr

Class Fee  $35.00 (includes materials)

TEEN PINWHEEL QUILT

Ages 14 and up

Make a lap quilt using Thangles – the easy method for making half-square triangles.  Learn basic quilting and rotary cutting techniques.  Students must know the basics of using a sewing machine. 

Instructor:  Kim Kerr

Class Fee
$45.00 (plus materials and supplies)

August 4, 5, 6 & 7
10:00 – 1:00