Classes Fall 2009

Quilting:

Beginner Quilting Class with Sara
The basic sampler was designed for the beginner quilter to learn how to measure, cut, and sew these easy 4 blocks, complete with sashing and borders. Once your quilt top is completed, we will add the back, batting and stitch in the ditch. Add the binding and you quilt is done. Homework will be given.
7 sessions, $140, Sample available
Tuesdays September 15, 22, 29, 11:00-1:00 or 7:00-9:00
October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 11:00- 1:30 or 7:00- 9:30
Level: Beginner

Attic Window Workshop with Sara
Always a striking quilt, perfect for any age group. An old favorite; perfectly suited to showcase novelty prints. Start on your quilt-top the easy way!
1 session, $55
Thursday November 19, 10:00- 3:00 (with ½ hour break)
Level: Sewing machine skills required

Quick Trip with Sara
An old time favorite, done the Eleanor Burns way, all with strip piecing.
2 sessions, $65
Sundays, December 6, 10, 11:00- 2:00
Level: All. Rotary cutting skills required.

Kaleidescope with Merrie
You will astound yourself on how easily this stunning quilt top goes together. Sample available.
4 sessions, $80
Wednesdays January 7, 21, February 4, 18. 1:30- 3:30
or Sundays October 11, 25, 2:00-5:00 November 1, 15, 1:30-5:30
Level: Quilting experience necessary

Stack-N-Whack Fan with Merrie
You will explore the wonderful, addictive world of stack n whack, making different fans. Quilt top only. Sampleavailable.
2 Sessions, $65
Thursdays December 3, 10 6:30-9:30
Level: Intermediate, sewing machine skills required.

Quick Star with Merrie
A rainbow hued 45 degree angle star quilt. Learn how to do beautiful set-in seams. Sewing machine androtary skills necessary. Sample available.
3 Sessions, $90
Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16 12:00-3:00
Level: Intermediate, sewing machine skills required.

HQ16 Introduction with Merrie
Learn to load, thread and quilt on our long-arm quilting machine. Supplies included.
1 session, 3 hours, $110
Call to make an appointment at 718-338-6104

Foundation 101 with Malke
An introduction to accurate piecing by machine; it is indeed possible.
1 sessions, $35
Thursday December 10, 11:30- 2:30
Level: Machine skills required

Water Color Vase with Malke
Using a fusible, gridded base, you will quickly master a watercolor look. Top only. Sample available.
3 Sessions, $65
Thursdays, October 15, 29, November 12 4:00-6:00
Level: All

Baltimore Album Quilt (NOT) with Malke
We will explore a few different appliqué techniques, from the traditional to the not. A lighthearted approach to a serious quilt. Free motion quilting. Sample available.
5 Sessions, $95
Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 11:00-1:00 or 6:30-8:30
Level: Intermediate

Crazy Logs with Madi
This class will teach you a creative variation on the traditional log cabin block. Particular attention will be given to color schemes. Students will be taught how to use 4 color ranges to create a well balanced and beautiful quilt top. Sample available.
1 session, $35
Monday, September 14, 10:00- 1:00 or 6:30-9:30
Level: All

New York Beauties with Madi
A popular quilt pattern that is sure to use up many of your scraps. Foundation piecing. Sewing machine skills required. Sample available.
2 sessions, $65
Mondays, October 12, 26, 10:00- 1:00 or 6:30-9:30
Level: Intermediate

Selvage pillow with Madi
You know how quilting influences you to keep every little scrap? Now we will create a pillow cover out of garbage scraps- the selvage! Bring in all your selvage edges! Sample available.
1 session, $25
Monday, December 21, 7:00- 9:00
Level: All

Quilt Art Workbook with Madi
This class will explore design, color and theme concepts for making unique art quilts. Each week will have a different focus.
Week 1: Elements of design, composition and working with a theme.
Week 2: Color use, Perspective and Border Options.
Week 3: Inspiration from Images.
Each week students will create a small art quilt while learning the concepts listed above.
3 sessions, $90
Monday, November 16, 23, 30, 10:00- 1:00 or 6:30-9:30
Level: All

Convergence with Joyce
Classic quilt designed by Ricky Tims that is easier to do than it looks! Try this new technique to make a quilt top for a wall. Sample available.
2 session, $45
Thursdays, October 22, November 5, 11:00-1:00
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Quilt As You Go with Charles
A great technique to learn how to quilt your own quilt in small pieces and then connect them to make a large finished piece without being intimidated by the area to quilt. The focus of this quilt is also in learning good fabric choices. Finished quilt will be reversible. Homework will be given.
2 sessions, $70
Sundays, October 11, 18, 10:00-1:30
Level: Intermediate, some quilting experience required.

Strips and Curves with Charles
WOW! Take strip piecing to another level and create a different looking “art” quilt. A new technique by Louisa L. Smith. Rotary cutting skills.
3 sessions, $65
Sundays, October 25, November 8, 22, 11:30-1:30
Level: Intermediate/ Advanced

Patchwork Pizzazz with Charles
Learn how to successfully use large print fabrics in an easy Nine-Patch design. Sample available.
2 sessions, $65
Sundays, November 22, December 6, 2:30-5:30
Level: All. Some quilting experience required.

Landscape Quilt with Ellen
Students will have the opportunity to explore fabric collage through the use of shapes and colors. Techniques used will be fusing, gluing, and free motion machine quilting. Sample available.
2 sessions, $85
Sundays, November 15, 29, 10:00-2:30 (includes ½ hour break)
Level: All. Machine skills required.

Intro to Hand Piecing with Susan
Don’t have a sewing machine? You won’t need one to learn quilting. This class is for the newbie who doesn’t have any quilting experience. You will learn how to make templates, piece, quilt and bind your one patchwork scrap wall hanging. It’s easy, relaxing and you can take the project wherever you go!
4 sessions, $80
Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30, 6:00-8:00, October 14, 6:00-8:30
Level: Beginner

Log Cabin Hidden Stars
A good quilt for beginners to get their feet wet, or hands busy, on a more challenging quilt top. Sampleavailable.
4 sessions, $85
Thursdays, October 1, 15, 29, November 12, 11:00- 1:00 or 7:00-9:00
Level: All. Rotary cutting skills required.

Dear Jane Club
Sew 4½” blocks in different piecing techniques. Get together with friends to spend an hour of fun. Sample available.
$3 per class
Last Monday of every month, starting December 28, 4:00-5:00
Level: All

Midnight Madness
An all night quilting bee. Pre-registration and a smile required. Maximum of 10 participants so register early.
1 session, $25
Saturday, December 5, 7:00pm-7:00am
Level: All

Mad Gab Quilters
We meet every Tuesday 4pm- 6pm. Come in and gab, quilt or just mingle. All levels welcome, no charge. ($5 machine charge)

Sewing:

Beginning Sewing for Adults with Rosa
We teach how to read a pattern envelope, follow a pattern, use a sewing machine, and basic sewing skills -putting in a zipper or elastic. You make a skirt of your choice (with teacher’s approval).
8 sessions, $140
Wednesdays, September 9, 6:00-8:00, September 16, 23, 30, October 14, 21, 28, 6:00-8:30, November 4, 6:00-
9:00
or Thursdays September 10, 2:00-4:00, September 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29, 1:30-4:00, November 5, 1:30-
4:30
Level: Beginner