The Sew'n Place

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	Cathedral Window Tuesdays April 7 & 14 1:00 – 4:00 $40.00 This cathedral window is a little different from the norm. You can use muslin or a solid color or a tone on tone for the background. Some of the work is done on the sewing machine and some by hand (which makes it a great project to work on while watching TV or traveling) Instructor: Jeannie Tron

	Snowballs Tuesdays April 7 & 14 6:00 – 8:00 $35.00 Join us while we learn a quick and efficient way to make flying geese. This small project will be the perfect gift for that new baby or that special child in your life. Instructor: Cindy Bender

	Confusion Wednesdays April 8 & 15 5:00 – 8:00 $40.00 The viewer is confused, not the quilter… This is a fairly easy quilt project, except for the bias blocks. Care must be taken not to handle them except by the center block. This is a fun quilt and it will be a one of a kind. Instructor: Helen Lagasse

Piecing for Beginning Quilt makers Thursday April 9 9:30 – 3:30 $40.00 Piecing for Beginning Quilt makers is geared to those just learning to piece.  The class project is a simple table runner with traditional pieced blocks.  Rotary cutting skills, working with Marti Michell’s favorite beginner templates (Set Q, $14), and basic piecing skills will be emphasized.   A booklet is included with the template set which lots of valuable information for new quilt makers as well as many block designs that can be made with the template set. Instructor: Mary Huey

Linked Squares Monday April 13 9:30 – 3:30 $35.00 Linked squares is an updated version of a quilt done by Nancy Cabot in 1930.  You will only need to choose three fabrics.  4 simple pattern pieces make up the block.  It goes together rather quickly, so you can have this quilt done in no time. The partial seam method makes block assembly very easy and a pieced border creates a nice scalloped effect frame for this quilt.   Instructor: Patty Prodonovich

Embellished Finishing as you go Mondays April 13, 20, 27 & May 4 5:30 – 8:00 $45.00 This is a new technique to do “quilt as you go”. You can make quilt blocks individually and then sew them together. You can use your decorative stitches on your machine or just straight stitch to put the blocks together. We will be making a placemat in class, but you will learn the method so you can make larger items. Instructor: Dottie Moreland

Pineapple Block Runner Friday April 17 9:30 – 3:30 $30.00 + pattern Learn to do the Pineapple Block, the symbol of hospitality. With only four (4) blocks you can put together a runner, topper or make them into a wall hanging. This pineapple block is put together without foundation or paper piecing. And this can be done during this class. This is a good block to use left over fabric from your stash. Join us and have something new for your table or for someone else, as they make great gifts. There are a lot of strips to cut for these block, so we require that you have your fabric cut prior to class.  A ¼” foot would be most helpful for this project. Instructor: Ruth Phillips

	Quick Watercolor Wallhanging Tuesdays April 21, 28 & May 5 1:00 – 4:00 $40.00 If you like the look of a watercolor quilt but are intimidated by the thought of sewing all those pieces together, then come to this class and find out how easy and fun it can be using a fusible grid. Instructor: Fran Chamberlin

	Jelly Rolls Thursday April 23 9:00 – 3:00 $35.00 Make fast and easy quilts using “Jelly Rolls”. (Jelly Rolls are pre-cut 2 ½” strips of fabric that are color coordinated) Use a pack of jelly rolls or cut your own strips from your stash. Dive in with wild abandon and make something exciting! It’s even fat free and sugar free with no cholesterol!!! Instructor: Lani Brechbill

Machine Quilting Monday April 27 9:00 – 3:00 $35.00 In this class you will learn techniques for using the walking foot and the darning foot to do grid quilting and free-motion quilting with your sewing machine.  We will discuss needles and threads for machine quilting.  This is a techniques class and it gets you off to a good start with machine quilting.  Although quilting by machine is eventually a great time saver and a wonderful way to quilt, it does take practice to perfect the method. Instructor: Carol Blevins

Block a Month – Noon and Light Tuesday April 28 5:00 – 8:00 $15.00 We will continue our Block of the Month series with six new blocks.  Each block will use various techniques and combinations to create unique and interesting projects.  Five of the blocks are 12-inches finished; one is 8-inches finished.  One block is scrappy and will give students the chance to use up some of their stash. Instructor: Nancy Bender

Feelin’ Scrappy Mondays May 4 & 18 9:30 – 12:30 $35.00 This class is a fun, upbeat way to get your Spring cleaning done as you clean out all those boxes and bags in your closets and sewing room. You could even use your husband’s shirts! You’ll have lots of fun as you string piece this quilt – it goes very quickly and you’ll love the results. And just think, you’ll have more room to store new fabric!! Instructor: Deb Brug

	Appliqué the McKenna Ryan Way Tuesdays May 5, 19 & June 2 9:00 -12:00 $30.00 This class will teach you how to appliqué beautifully without the hand sewing. You will be surprised by the beautiful work you can do, whether you’re a beginner or a master quilter. The class will teach some new techniques and refresh some old ones. We will also do some free motion quilting. Instructor: Helen Lagasse

Star Sampler Wednesdays May 6 & 13 5:00 – 8:00 $40.00 Learn to make the versatile and fun Sawtooth Star in almost 100 variations and many sizes!  The class covers a quick and easy way to make flying geese, techniques for the star centers, and lots more.  Bring your scraps to practice or plan a sampler quilt with one or more sizes of the star.  A design book ($10.00) that goes along with the material covered in class is also required. Instructor: Nancy Bills

Stacked 4 Patch Thursdays May 7, 14 & 21 9:00 – 12:00 $40.00 Do you like the effect of a Stack-n-Whack or Dresden plates, but don’t want to buy all that fabric? This wall hanging or quilt can be made with 4 repeats of fabric instead of the 6, 8 or 12 that are usually necessary. You can also showcase a scene from fabric such as an oriental scene. These little magic square 4 patch blocks are easy to make and look great in a wall hanging or larger quilt. Instructor: Dottie Moreland

Intro. to Paper Piecing Thursday May 7 5:00 – 8:00 $20.00 Linda Schwalm will teach basic paper-piecing using foundation papers.  You will learn the sewing machine technique while making a Golden Star block.  This is only a 7 inch block, but you can do it!  You will be provided a kit which includes printed patterns for your star and precut fabrics matching the sample block.  This is a one-session, beginner class. Instructor: Linda Schwalm.