ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE with Madi A. Level: All
Using raw edge appliqué and fusing, you will create a one of a kind 9” x 12” abstract landscape. Students will base their landscape on a reference photo of their choice.
Sunday February 6
10:00- 1:00
$25
BEGINNING QUILTING with Sarah
This basic sampler was designed for the quilter to learn: to measure, cut, and sew these easy 4 blocks, complete with sashing and borders. Once our 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.
Monday days- January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21
11:00- 1:00
or
Tuesday evenings- January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1
7:00- 9:00
$150
BEGINNING HAND QUILTING 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! Book required. Top only.
Thursdays- February 3, 10, 17, 24
11:00- 1:00
$85
BEGINNING SEWING with Chaya Lea
Interested in a valuable skill? Learn how to use a sewing machine and make your own skirt with an elastic waist. You will learn how to use a pattern, insert elastic, sew in a zipper and do a blind hem. You will learn how to sew a zipper by sewing a decorative pillow. Pattern choice must be approved by teacher.
Wednesdays- January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16
10:00- 12:00
or
Wednesdays- March 9, 16, 23, 30 April 6
10:00- 12:00
$110
BLOCK OF THE MONTH with Merrie
Level: All
All new with a decidedly Japanese look. Book recommended but not required. Join this lively group. Top only.
Sundays - January 30, February 17, March 27, May 1, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 20, December 18.
10:00- 11:00
$10 a session ($20 refunded if you come to every session)
BQ 3 with Sarah
A new twist on an old time favorite. Fast and easy for big print fabrics. Pattern required. Top only.
Mondays- January 10, 17
11-00- 2:00
$60
CHICKEN BUFFET with Blima Y.
Level: All
A block of the month that is finished in just 4 Sundays. Every class we work on another chicken (no feather plucking!). Enjoy this fun looking quilt top. Homework given and book required. Top only.
Thursdays- January 13, 20, 27, February 3
6:00- 8:00
CHILDREN SEWING CLASS with Yehudis M.
Level: Beginner
We'll be using Kwik Sew pattern #3249 making a tote bag and learning how to use a machine and read a pattern. This is a lined tote bag with pockets, elastic and zipper.
Sundays- February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6
1:30- 3:30
$100
DEAR JANE CLUB
Level: All
A continuing meeting of Janiacs who love the 4 ½” blocks and can’t get enough of them.
Mondays- January 31, February 28, March 28.
4:00- 5:00
Free
DR. SARAH with Sarah V.
Sarah will be here on Fridays for any remedial help you need on any quilting projects.
January 14, February 11, March 11
Free
FABRIC SWAP with Malke
Level: All
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. Must pre-register.
Wednesdays- January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6
5:00- 5:30
Free
FELT PIN CUSHION with Susan S.
Level: Beginner
Students learn basic embroidery stitches to create a fun felt pin cushion to give or keep. Buttonhole and french knot stitches will be used in your design
Sunday February 27
2:00- 4:00
$25
FOUNDATION PIECING 101 with Malke
Level: All
An introduction to accurate piecing by machine; it is indeed possible!
By appointment only.
$25
HOUSES with Charles J.
Level: Confident Intermediate.
Using the Sara Nephew method of tumbling blocks, we're going to make a wall quilt, including three different NON-traditional house blocks. Top only, book required.
Sundays- January 16, 23, 30
1:30 - 5:30
$125
ICICLES IN STRIPED PAJAMAS with Madi A.
Level: Confident Beginner
Using a three template pattern you will create a fabulous high energy quilt. Each quilt will be unique. The placement of color will determine the finished look. Top only.
Tuesdays- January 11, 18, 25
11:00- 1:00
$60
INSIES AND OUTSIES with Merrie H. Level: Confident Beginner
Use Anita Grossman Solomon's technique to transform ordinary stripes to extraordinary concentric and eccentric squares. Book strongly recommended.
Sundays- March 27, April 3
12:00- 2:00
$45
I SPY TRADE
Level: All
A group for trading novelty fabrics. No sewing, but ideas will be discussed.
Wednesdays- January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6
5:30- 6:00
Free
LEARN YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Have a machine but don’t know what to do with it? We can help- learn how to thread your machine and bobbin, and about needles and tension.
Call for appointment: 718-338-6104.
$25 for first hour
LONGARM QUILTING with Merrie:
Learn to load thread and quilt on our long-arm quilting machine. Supplies included.
By appointment.
$110 for 3 hours
Note: Rent time on the Longarm machine and work on your own project, at your own pace.
MAD GAB MEET
We will meet on the second to last Tuesday of the month for quilt talk, show and tell, help forum, and sewing if you want [$5 machine charge]. No charge for the meetings, but please call in advance if you're coming so we can set-up for you.
Tuesdays- January 18, February 15
7:00- 9:00
MOSAIC QUICK DIAMOND with Charles J.
Level: Confident Intermediate
Jan Krents's new book, “Quick Diamond Quilts & Beyond”, is full of amazing quilts using the diamonds shape. In this class, you will learn one of the two techniques she uses in the construction of her Stone Mosaic quilt. Add this technique to your ability to strip piece and you are on your way to making a beautiful diamond quilt. Book and ruler required.
Sundays- February 20, 27, March 6
12:00- 3:30
$110
PAPER ROSES with Malke Y.
Level: Beginner
A good way to use up your small scraps, choose a monochromatic or multi color look to make a lap quilt. Pattern required and homework given.
Wednesdays- February 9, 16
6:00- 8:30
$55
PHOTO TRANSFER with Blima Y. Level All
Have you been tempted but afraid of picture transfers? Poppycock! Easy, easy, easy- give it a try.
By Appointment only.
$12- 2 hours
POSTCARD CLUB
Level: All
If you haven’t been bitten by the postcard bug, now is the season. No allergic reaction, guaranteed. Come in and create. Must pre-register.
Wednesdays- January 26, February 23, March 30
5:00- 6:00
Free
SNAP HAPPY with Sarah V.
Level: All
We will be making two different sizes of the new popular bag. They go together so quickly, you will make loads of them to give as gifts. Pattern required.
Sunday January 16
11:00- 2:00
$25
SUNBONNET SUE with Sarah V.
Level: All
A traditional cutie that we will be making into a 4 block quilt top. We will be using Eleanore Burns' method so everything goes together quickly and easily. Homework given, and book required.
Tuesdays- March 8, 22, April 8
7:00- 9:30
$80
TRIP- THE QUILT FEST OF NJ VII
Level: All
Leaving Brooklyn at 9:00 returning at 6:00. Breakfast, transportation and admission included. (no lunch will be served.) Price is dependent on registration so register early. $10 deposit.
Sunday March 6
T-SHIRT CLASS with Malke Y.
Level: All
Have T-shirts lying around that you can't wear but don't want to dump? Quilt it, of course!
Thursdays- March 24, 31, April 7
11:00- 1:00
$50
X BLOCK with Sarah V.
Level: Confident Beginner
Rulers will transform strips or easy pieced blocks into spectacular quilts. No waste, use the trimmed pieces to form the blocks. Homework given. Book & ruler required.
Sundays- January 23, 30 February 13
11:00- 1:00
$65
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