Quilting Classes

Beginning Quilting with Sarah:
The basic sampler was designed for the beginner quilter to learn how to measure, cut, and sew these 4 easy 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 your quilt is done. Homework will be given.
8- 2 hour classes
Thursday Evenings:
7:00- 9:00 January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4
OR
Monday Days:
11:00- 1:00 January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1
$150


Hand Quilting with Susan:
Don’t have a sewing machine? You don’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- 2 hour classes, level: beginner.
Wednesday Evenings:
6:00- 8:00 January 13, 20, 27, February 3
$80


Court House Steps with Sarah:
This old time favorite is a great way to use up all those scraps. Assembly line sewing for a quick and fun project.
2- 3 hour classes, level: all, with sewing machine skills
Sunday Days:
2:00- 5:00 February 21, March 7
$60

Log Cabin Hidden Star with Sarah:
A good quilt for beginners to get their feet wet, or hands busy, on a more challenging but traditional quilt top. Quilt sample on display.
3- 2 hour classes, level: confident beginner.
Tuesday Evenings:
6:30- 9:30 February 23, March 9, 23
$85



Crazy Eights with Merrie:
Learn a fun and easy technique to make multiple 8-point stars. You will be surprised how quickly you can put together a starry quilt top. Book and ruler required. Crazy Eights by Mary Sue Suit. Quilt sample on display.
4- 2 ½ hour classes, level: intermediate.
Sunday Days:
12:00- 2:30 January 24, 31, February 7, 14
$95




Block of the Month with Merrie:
New and different! We will be doing a machine foundation pieced quilt, with an extra punch of some embroidery. Every month, you will receive short instructions with your new pattern. Level: all.
One Sunday a month for the year:
10:00- 11:00 January 17, February 21, March 21, April 25, May 23, June 27, summer break.
$10 a session (includes pattern)


Kaleidescope with Merrie:
You will astound yourself on how easily this stunning straight-line pieced quilt top goes together. Quilt sample on display.
4- 4 hour classes, level: intermediate
Tuesday Evenings:
5:00- 9:00 January 19, 26, February 2, 9
$150




Stack N Whack 103 with Merrie:
Create 8 pointed pinwheels in this beautiful, different design. Quilt sample on display.
3- 3 hour classes, level: confident beginner.
Tuesday Evenings:
6:00- 9:00 April 20, 27, May 4
$85

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.
The long arm machine is available for your use whenever it is convenient for you. However, you must have experience on the machine before you can use it on your own. Merrie is available to assist you.

Art Workshop 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- 3 hour classes, level: all.
Time and day to be announced.
$90


New York Beauty with Madi:
A popular quilt pattern that is sure to use up many of your scraps. Foundation piecing. Quilt sample on display.
2- 3 hour classes, level: all, with sewing machine skills
Monday Evenings:
6:30- 9:30 April 12, 26
$60





Foundation 101 with Malke:
An introduction to accurate piecing by machine; it is indeed possible.
1- 3 hour class, level: all, with sewing machine skills.
Thursday Evening:
4:00- 7:00 April 8
$25

Water Color Vase with Malke:
Using a fusible, gridded base, you will quickly master a watercolor look. Top only.
3- 2 hour classes, level: all, with sewing machine skills.
Thursday Days:
11:00- 1:00 January 7, 21, February 4
$60




Strip Piecing with Malke:
Using strips, we will create a block that is easy to set in unique designs. Top only.
2- 2 hour classes, level: all.
Sunday Days:
11:00- 1:00 April 11, 25
$35


Sashiko with Joyce:
An ancient hand design, but a technique that can be mastered very quickly. You will be making a table runner. Quilt sample on display.
2- 3 hour classes, level: all.
Wednesday evenings:
6:30- 9:30 March 10, 24
$40





Portraits with Ellen:
Create a picture with fabric scraps; you’ll be afraid to throw anything away! Bring in some portraits you’d like to recreate and we’ll take off from there.
2- 4 hour classes
Sunday Days:
April 18, May 2 10-2:30
$75

Beveled Blocks with Charles:
A two-colored block that makes a very interesting, on point positive- negative top.
1- 4 ½ hour class, level: all, with sewing machine skills
Sunday Day:
11:30- 4:00 March 14
$45

Finish IT UP! with Charles:
Are you stuck? Charles will be here to assist you in finishing any sewing or quilting project. Call the day before to book a spot.
Third Thursday of the month:
5:00- 9:00 January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15
2 hours: $20
4 hours: $35


Quilt By Number with Blima:
You’ve seen and enjoyed the various “appliqué” quilts changing periodically at SEW MATERIALISTIC. Now you can make one of your own. Top only. Pattern required. Quilt sample on display.
5- 2 hour classes, level: all.
Tuesday evenings:
7:00- 9:00 March 2, 16, 23, April 13, 20
$90




Round Robin:
Bring in a center panel and every month we’ll pass it around the group to add borders. Get a pleasant surprise when the quilt top comes back to you! Quilt sample on display.
6- 1 hour classes, level: confident beginner
First Wednesday of each Month: 5:00- 6:00
January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2
$15






Fabric Swap:
Have you always wanted to try your hand at a scrappy quilt but didn’t have enough variety of fabrics? We will meet once a month for 7 months to make a scrappy star quilt. Every month will feature another color. Quilt sample on display. Must pre-register.
7- 1 hour classes, level: all
Tuesdays 10:00- 11:00 or 7:00- 8:00
January 26: Meet and greet, February 9: Brown, March 2: Green, April 13: Yellow, May 4: Blue, May 25: Black, June 8: Red, June 15: Discuss finish.
$15

Dear Jane Club:
A continuing meeting of the Janiacs who love the 4 ½” blocks and can’t get enough of them. Level: all.
Last Monday of every month:
3:00- 5:00 January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26
$5 a session

Classes

Mending 101 with Rose:
Mondays 1:30- 3:30:
· January 11- lengthen/ shorten hems; add a ruffle; kick pleats
· January 18- hems; darn a hole; patch a tear; ripped seam; mend in-seam pockets
· January 25- sew on button; replace elastic; ripped zipper; top stitching; restring drawstring
· February 1, 8- cuffs for pants; decorative repair; lengthen sleeve; eliminate cleavage
$30 for 1 class
$100 for 4 classes

Beginning Sewing 102 with Rose
You learn how to read a pattern envelope, follow a pattern, use a sewing machine, and basic sewing skills.
You make a garment of your choice (with teacher’s approval).
20 hours,
Monday Evenings:
7:00- 9:00 December 7:
6:30- 9:30 December 21, 28, January 4, 11, 18, 25
OR
7:00- 9:00 February 8
6:30- 9:30 February 15, 22, March 18, 15, 22
OR
Thursday Days:
1:30- 3:30 January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11
$185

Sewing 103 with Rose:
Continue building your skills with a class on learning hand sewing, putting in zippers, top stitching, different appropriate hem stitches, French seams and smocking.
20 hours, level: sewing skills 102
Wednesday Evenings:
7:00- 9:00 December 30, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
$185

Bridal Workshop (Sewing 104) with Rose:
Students will learn how to make 3 different types of bridal veils, a mantilla, party/ bridal favors, a ring pillow and garter; tiara and headband. Skills included are embellishing, beading, ribbon work and simple embroidery. Great class if you want to go into the business.
7- 2 hour classes, level: machine and hand sewing skills required.
Wednesday Days:
1:30- 3:30 January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17
$180

Children’s Beginning Sewing I with Yehudis:
9- 12 year olds are welcome to come and learn how to read a pattern and use a sewing machine.
5- 2 hour classes
Sundays:
1:00- 3:00 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
$85

Children’s Sewing II with Yehudis:
12- 15 year olds learn how to read a pattern, use a sewing machine and make a skirt.
5- 2 hour classes
Sundays:
3:30- 5:30 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
$85

Beginning Crocheting 101 with Rose:
Learn all basic crocheting stitches and finish a simple project. Call to set up a class.

Photo Transfer with Blima:
Have you been tempted but afraid of picture transfers? Poppycock! Easy, peasy- give it a try.
1- 3 hour class, level: all
Tuesday Evening:
6:30- 9:30 February 23
$25

Midnight Madness!

Midnight Madness was a success. Sorry we didn't have room for more of you. We ate, sang and sewed all through the night. In between we were able to make 3 soldier tops in red, white and blues. Hope we will ba able to get them out in time for the gift giving season. Like always, some of us were mored productive than others but we all left satisfied with the nights work.

Robin demonstrated seminole piecing. Sarah was available to answer questions. Jenny's presence made us feel comfortable. Cecelia, as always, kept us in stitches. Susan awed us with her "Baltimore, not" quilt. Claudia showed a new quilt-as-you-go technique. Miss Pauline amazed us that she could sleep through anything! And me, I just did my thing.

Thank you to everyone- next year we'll do it again, please G-d.