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Quilting 101
In this class you will learn to choose fabrics (color combinations), rotary cutting, piecing, quilting, and binding. This is a six week course. You will have a finished quilt at the end.
Tampa
Thurs. Sept. 23, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4, 18
6:00-9:00 (unless all can do day schedule) $60
Quilting Bee
Come join me for a relaxing afternoon. Quiet time away from the phone ringing, TV blaring, laundry, and housework. It can all wait!!! I will provide assistance with any patchwork or quilting project. If you don’t need help, just come and enjoy the camaraderie with your friends.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER.
Tampa
Sun. Sept. 19, Oct 24, Nov 21 1:00-5:00 $10 each session
Boston Logs
A ‘Stack ‘n Slash’, then ‘Switch ‘n Stitch’ quilt design. I love these ‘mystery’ type quilts. You don’t really see the design until layout time. Come join in the fun. A great stash buster using lights and darks. Size is 66” x 66”.
Tampa
Thurs. Sept. 16, 30, & Oct 14 6:00-9:00 $40
Sweet Addition
Fiona, the witch and her partner in crime, Skooks, the owl is in search of all little kiddies’ sweet treats. This is a machine appliquéd class. Lots of fun and even a little sweet addiction for you. Whip this up for Halloween time. Size 29” x 40”. Machine must have zigzag capabilities.
Tampa
Thurs. Sept. 16 & 30 1:30-4:30 $35
Start Quilting
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. You will learn to rotary cut, machine piece, machine quilt, and bind your first quilt.
Brandon
Mon. Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1 6:00-9:00 $60
Rose Of Sharon
Rose of Sharon is back. Now you can use the embroidery machine to create the Rose of Sharon appliqué quilt. This design collection comes in two sizes (5” and 8”).You can make a large quilt or a small one. The choice is yours.
Tampa
Wed. Sept. 29, Oct. 13, 27 10:00-4:00 $50
Be Creative Block By Block
This whimsical quilt garden , designed by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins is a wonderful way to Show-Off all those decorative stitches on your sewing machine. Make only a few or all 20 of these bird and flower appliqué blocks.
Tampa
Tues. Oct. 5, Nov. 2, 30 5:00-9:00 $50
Brandon
Thurs. Oct. 14, 28, Nov. 11 10:00-3:00 $50
Cutwork Embroidery
Cutwork is a wonderful technique and the embroidery machine makes it simple. Make a cutwork tablecloth, pillow sham or pillow case and learn the technique in this class.
Brandon
Fri. Oct. 22 & 29 10:00-4:00 $45
Fish Follies
This colorful wall hanging consists of 7 fish, 3 seahorses and 2 turtles swimming in an unusual ocean of black and white fabrics. These cute little sea creatures are from the DC design collection “Fish Follies”, which uses the appliqué technique by embroidery machine. A 5”x7” embroidery hoop is required.
Tampa
Sat. Oct. 2 & 23 10:00-4:00 $45
Brandon
Thurs. Oct. 7 & 21 10:00-4:00 $45
Bind Those Edges
In this class you will learn how to finish the edges of your quilted projects. You will bind a small quilted piece using double fold binding, have beautifully mitered corners and a virtually invisible joining where the binding meets. We will discuss other methods of binding, alternatives for traditional binding, and adding a rod pocket to your quilted project.
Tampa
Sat. Nov. 13 2:00-4:00 $15
Let’s Not Stipple – A Free Motion Workshop
We will cover the basics of free motion quilting in this workshop like needles, threads, starts and stops and sewing on a drawn line. We’ll explore different background fills and you will learn that free motion is more than just stippling.
Brandon
Sat. Oct. 2 10:00-12:00 $15
Twister or Lil’ Twister
A fun new way to make pinwheel blocks. Rather than cutting individual pinwheel pieces to sew together, the squares are sewn together and the pinwheels are cut using the template. These templates are designed for the popular 5” and 10” precut fabric packs but the precuts are certainly not necessary. Cut your own squares if you don’t find a package that you like.
Tampa
Sat. Nov. 13 10:00-1:00 and Nov. 20 10:00-4:00 $45
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Three fabrics, three simple blocks and a choice of layouts make this a fun and easy project. The model is the “Rattle” layout but you don’t decide your layout until you’ve made your blocks.
Brandon
Sat. Nov. 6 10:00-4:00 $35
Snowball
This quilt is not made with true snowball blocks. It’s made from easy 4-patch bow tie blocks. It’s a great scrap quilt or if scrappy isn’t your thing, then a nice selection of coordinating fat quarters and a single background fabric works very well.
Brandon
Sat. Dec. 11 10:00-4:00 $35
Ring Around The Square
Hey Ladies let’s all take our favorite color and let it shine in this BLACK AND WHITE Quilt. This one is a super fast quilt that looks really hard. Dig deep in your stash of black and whites and let’s show off that middle color. This is a quilt for beginners to advanced, it is just FUN.
Tampa
Sun. Oct. 17 10:00-4:00 $35
Block Of The Month
This the continuing class of our paper piecing projects. Whether you are working on your 300 block or your Double Wedding Ring, you are sure to need help from the instructor. If you haven't started either one of them, you can start at any time. Come join the fun.
Tampa
Tues. Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30 & Dec. 28 $40
Funky Hearts
If you want to have fun with your embroidery machine, come on out and join us for this embroidery appliqué class. You can keep it simple or really go wild. Here is a chance to use all those bright threads you have and lots of fun fabrics
Tampa
Sun. Nov. 14 & Dec. 12 10:00-4:00 $45
Kiwi And Limes
This class is a new adventure in machine appliqué. We will learn to use only the smallest amount of wonder under on these wonderful circles. Pick your favorite color, add a bit of black and white and you have a super fun quilt. Lets learn to go green and save the wonder under. THIS QUILT IS FUN!
Brandon
Thurs. Nov. 18 10:00-4:00 $35
Canine Capers
This cute DOG quilt comes with a few kitties so everyone will be happy. Lets come and do some fun fabric choices and make these cute little canines come to life. This is machine applique learning the blanket stitch and how to deal with points. All you dog lovers come and have fun with these guys, CAT lovers welcome also!
Brandon
Thurs. Dec. 2 10:00-4:00 $35
Seasonal Table Runner
In this class you will pick a table runner design from a book of table runner patterns and we will make the background and then use fusible appliqué to add the seasonal patterns for the holiday or season that you choose. For each table runner the basic pattern is the same, the fabric colors and appliqués will create the desired table runner.
Tampa
Sat. Oct. 9 10:00-4:00 $35
Fabric Bowl
This is a technique class and you will need the book “It’s a Wrap”. I will show you how to make your basic bowl or trivet using both the technique in the book and the technique that I personally use. We will need to use scrappy (or pick your colors) strips that are 1-2 inches wide and clothesline rope.
Tampa
Sat. Oct. 30 1:30-4:00 $20
Grand Central
This is a fabulous quilt to use one of those large focus print fabrics that you hate to cut up. Also good practice to perfect those “pinwheel” blocks that can be tricky. The pattern is wonderful on it’s own. On my class sample I added a little pizzazz by appliquéing additional fussy cuts of the original fabric in different parts of the quilt. This is a two day class.
Tampa
Sat. Nov. 20 10:00:4:00 & Dec. 4 10:00-1:00 $45
Twinkle
Wow! What can you do with all those collected fabrics from a particular designer (I used mostly Kaffe Fasset fabrics) or what a wonderful quilt to use up some of those fabric stashes out there that some of you have been hoarding. Or you could actually put together a very well planned quilt using several different fabrics using specific colors. Or all batiks or reproduction prints; get my drift? Almost any fabric will do, as long, as you, the creator like it. A fun quilt that will go together quickly.
Tampa
Thurs. Nov. 11 10:00-4:00 $35
All Wrapped Up
Easy stripped piecing make this a fun and fast baby quilt or wallhanging. Jelly roll friendly. Add the adorable flower bow and your package is complete.
Brandon
Sat. Sept. 18 10:00-4:00 $35
Banner of the Month
Each month we will work on the banner for the next month. We will meet on the third Tuesday evening of each month.
Brandon
Tues. Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 & Dec. 14 6:00-9:00 Each class is $10
Merry Christmas Banner Quilt
From the Art to Heart book Tidings. This banner is 20 x 72. Quick and easy gift to make for the holidays.
Brandon
Tues. Sept. 28 6:00-9:00 $20
Buzz Saw
Unique piecing makes this quilt go together quickly—no small triangle sewing.
Pair 10 fat quarters and 3 yds of background to make an attractive quilt.
Tampa
Fri. Oct. 1 10:00-4:00 $35
Mood Swing
Another great quilt from the Strip Therapy collection. Select a Bali Pop and start sewing!
Brandon
Sat. Oct. 9 10:00-4:00 $35
Quilter's Quarters Dress
How about using fat quarters from your quilting stash to make a sweet little girl's dress? That's right! This dress has a high yoke, puffy sleeves and a flirty little ruffle on the hem. The combination of fabrics makes it adorable.
Tampa
Thurs. Sept. 23 & 30 10:00-3:00 $30
Beginning Needleturn Appliqué
Tea Rose Pillow
One of our customers came up with this pattern and asked if we could teach a class. Well, your wish is our command! The designer of this sweet 12" x 22" pillow is reworking the pattern just for us! Join Leslie in learning the needleturn method of hand appliqué, stems using bias bars and perfect (no kidding!) circles. We will start from scratch so beginners are welcome as is anyone who would like to brush up on their appliqué skills.
Tampa
Sat. Sept. 25 10:00-4:00 $35
'Warm Wishes' Part I
Hand Needleturn Appliqué
Leslie is introducing you to another great pattern that has stood the test of time, 'Warm Wishes' by Jo Morton. This would be a great second hand needleturn appliqué class as we will be using vinyl overlays and freezer paper templates. However, a highly motivated beginner would find success here as would anyone who is looking to fine tune their appliqué skills. We will be focusing on stems using bias bars, perfect circles, sharp points and a continuous border.
***Note about this pattern: We will be using a pattern in one of Jo Morton's books where our appliqué block is in the center of a quilt and is surrounded by miniature pieced blocks. You may take just this appliqué part of the project. However, if you choose to finish the quilt with the sawtooth borders and the pieced blocks, you are welcome to take the 'Warm Wishes Miniature Piecing' class described below at a $10 discount. Contact Leslie if you have any questions.
Tampa
Sat. Oct. 30 10:00-4:00 $35
'Warm Wishes' Part 2
Miniature Piecing
Leslie has had her eye on this pattern from Jo Morton for a while and finally decided it was time to make it. While this pattern would make a wonderful hand-piecing opportunity, we will be using our trusty sewing machines! Pick out a collection of dark/mediums and lights and you will be set! We will be working on the small pieced blocks and the sawtooth borders in this class.
***Note about this pattern: You will notice that there is an appliqué block in the center of this quilt and appliqué on the borders as well. You could easily leave the appliqué out of the mix and just do a bunch of the sweet little 4" blocks in the center if appliqué is not your thing. However, if you do want to try hand appliqué or are just looking for a fun block to stitch, join us for the Hand Needleturn Appliqué class described above. If you take both classes, you will get a $10 discount on the 'Warm Wishes' Miniature Piecing class. Contact Leslie if you have any questions.
Tampa
Sat. Dec. 4 10:00-4:00 $35 (or $25 if you have also taken the Hand Needlturn Appliqué class described above)
Maggie Walker Block of the Month
'Sunrise' - Reunion Class
By the time you read this newsletter, we will have had our last Maggie Walker Block of the Month class for this cycle (September 4). We plan on starting over after the first of the year so if you have any questions about the class or Maggie Walker you are welcome to contact the shop or Leslie. In the meantime, just to keep you all going, we have scheduled a 'Reunion Class' or 'Appliqué Stitch-in' for Saturday, October 2. Anyone who has ever been involved in the Maggie Walker classes, at any time, in any location, is welcome!
Brandon
Sat. Oct. 2 1:00-4:00 $10
'Missouri Crossing' - an Ocean Waves Christmas (or not) quilt.
Every year I tell myself that this is the year I will make a Christmas quilt and have it ready for the holidays. Well, over the years I have managed a few wall-hangings but never the real quilt! This year is different! I found this Ocean Waves pattern in Jo Morton's new book and I was hooked! If Christmas is not your thing, how about a fall or Halloween quilt, a bright primary quilt for a child or a batik beauty in watery batiks? This pattern would look great in any of these combinations and more! We will be working with large and small triangles and will have fun using lots of different fabrics!
Brandon
Sat. Nov.27 10:00-4:00 $35
Stepping Stones
Leslie has been a fan of Judy Niemeyer's paper-pieced quilt patterns for years and was intrigued by this 52" x 60" beauty! She used her favorite batiks but this quilt can be made from any collection of 2 1/2" strips. Have you seen the rolls of strips already precut for you in the store called 'Bali Pops'? This is a perfect time to try some or you can cut strips from your own fabrics. The more fabrics, the better for this easy to piece quilt!
Brandon
Sat. Oct. 23 10:00-4:00 $35
Pandy
PANDY is a child-safe teddy for the beginner to make. It will be black and white like a panda. She will have a covered nose and safety eyes. Child-safe doll joints will be use to make the arms and legs move. This great 13" teddy bear can be made by anyone regardless of sewing experience. Kit fee $25
Tampa
Sat. Oct. 2 10:00-4:00 $35
Brandon
Sat. Sept. 25 10:00-4:00 $35
Polar
POLAR is a fine collectible teddy bear of white German Mohair. He will be made to stand on all four legs and will have a double neck joint so that he can look up or down. We will be using hand-made German glass eyes and doing a hand stitched embroidered nose. POLAR is designed for the experienced bear maker. I also have two brown kits available for those who prefer brown to white. Kit fee $40
Tampa
Sat. Oct. 23 10:00-4:00 $35
Sandy
SANDY is a collectible teddy bear made of red German Mohair with black ultra-suede "gloves and boots". SANDY also has white curly cheeks much
like a Santa beard. He will be fully jointed with traditional hardboard joints. He will have handmade German Glass Eyes and a hand stitched nose. You should have some level of experience to make this little teddy bear. Kit fee $40
Tampa
Sat. Nov. 13 10:00-4:00 $35
New Beginnings
This is another quilt design by Larisa Key, who has a wonderful quilt shop in Willimantic, CT. Her shop was featured as one of the Top Ten Quilt Stores in 2000. This quilt design is simple enough for beginning quilters, yet strong enough in visual appeal for the more experienced quilter. You will make three simple blocks that are comprised of flying geese and half-square-triangle units as well as plain squares and rectangles. This block combination is the perfect showcase for beautiful fabrics.
Brandon
Thurs. Sept. 23 & 30 10:00-4:00 $40
YO YO Sisterhood Table Runner
This table runner allows you to use up an endless array of fabric scraps. We will make six Dresden plate flowers and appliqué them on an oval table runner. If you haven’t made “Yo Yo’s, you will learn how to make them to arrange around the outside of the table runner.
Brandon
Thurs. Oct. 21 & Nov. 11 6:00-9:00 $35
Super easy and quick to make... Do you have a pretty woven fabric that you would like to wear rather than turn into a quilt project? This class is for you. This class will use the “Kwik Sew” pattern that is a loose fitting shirt that has convertible collar, short sleeves and side hemline slits.
Brandon
Thurs. Sept. 23 & 30 6:00-9:00 $35
or
Wed. Nov. 17 & Dec. 1 10:00-1:00 $35
Machine Appliqué
Machine appliqué is one of the most versatile and rewarding of the machine arts. It can be used on clothing, home decoration items, quilts, crafts and whatever else you can think off. Learn the basic of machine appliqué using favorite techniques including straight stitch, blanket stitch and satin stitch while learning how to use different supplies, techniques and ideas.
Tampa
Fri. Nov. 5 10:00-2:00 $25
Start Smocking
If you love smocking, but are not sure you can do it, or just want to try it, this is for you. Learn some of the simple stitches and try them on a small sample piece. If you find out that you love it, the next step would be the Beginning Smocking Class.
Tampa
Fri. Sept. 17 10:00-12:00 $20
Beginning Smocking
Smocking is a timeless and beautiful embroidery stitch. This class will delve into learning how to prepare fabric, pleating and stitching the lovely and easy stitches. When you are done, you will be able to do any geometric pattern.
Tampa
Fri. Oct. 15 10:00-2:00 $25
Bishop Smocking
Smocked bishop dresses are a forever classic for any little girl’s wardrobe. We will concentrate on construction more then the embroidery stitches. So, a prior knowledge of smocking will be required for this class. When finished with class, you will be able to make this dress for your little princess.
Tampa
Fri. Oct. 22 & 29 10:00-4:00 $45
“Maddie’s Bag”
“Maddie’s Bag” is quick and easy to construct and ever so cute and feminine! It’s the perfect size – not too big and not too small. The roomy “pants” pockets in each side seam are perfect for keeping keys and phone at your fingertips. Inside there’s even more compartments so it’s easy to stay organized. “Maddie” offers so many design options - mix and match fabrics, embellish the yoke with embroidery or Texture Magic, or whatever your heart desires. And, the adjustable carrying strap technique is so very clever!
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“Shelley’s Bag”
“Shelley’s Bag” is a mid-sized bag designed with curves and adjustable bows at each side for a feminine look but with the size and shape to maintain total practicality. The generous side pockets offer handy niches for almost anything you want to keep close at hand and the inside pockets are perfect for storing everything neatly in its place. (Organization is a beautiful thing!) “Shelley” is so simple and quick to put together you’ll want to make several.
Tampa
Sat. Sept. 25 10:00-4:00 $35
YO-YO House Class
Have fun making yo-yos for either the sweet little gingerbread house of Lollipop Lane or the bright beach cottage of Flamingo Cove. Both wall hangings are original designs by Marcia and combine machine appliqué with lots of ribbon, rickrack and yo-yo embellishment. Fun to make and even more fun to display, you’ll find you can’t stop with just one!
Tampa
Thurs. Oct. 21 & Nov. 4 10:00-4:00 $45
Brandon
Tues. Nov. 16 & 30 10:00-4:00 $45
Silk Ribbon Embroidery I
In this class you will learn the basic stitch of this elegant hand embroidery technique. Silk ribbon embroidery will enhance many other hand projects such as appliqué and beading.
Tampa
Tues. Sept. 21 5:00-9:00 $25
Silk Ribbon Embroidery II
Now that you know the basics, let’s create a project. Turn those basic stitches into something spectacular using the different colors and widths of silk ribbon.
Tampa
Wed. Nov. 10 5:00-9:00 $25