The Quilt Shop Class Schedule

May, June, July and August 2009

Happy Spring and Summer to everyone!

Here is our new class schedule. Remember, you can sign up for classes over the
phone. We will hold your spot with a credit card. Just call us- 203-743-0543
MAGIC STACK AND WHACK
QUILTS
Marvel at this simple method for rotary
cutting these kaleidoscope blocks. Mary
Gay will show you how to cut the
repeats from your fabric to make this
one of a kind quilt. Text required. THE BIG TUMBLE
Mary Gay Leahy class fee $ 40 Add a sparkling new look to this timeless pattern. The
Thurs May 14, 21 & 28 10 – 12 Y seam construction is ‘painless’ and a great skill to
OR 6:30 – 8:30 learn. Pattern required.
Amy Trompetter class fee $ 25
CLOTHESLINE CLUB
Sat June 13 & 27 2 – 4
If you are a fan of 1930 prints you will
Or Tues June 9 & 23 6:30 – 8:30
enjoy this club that meets every 4 -6
weeks for a fun class of projects and
discussions of that bygone era. Be the
first to purchase new collections that
come in 4 times a year. Always a fun
time and a great snack! Sessions are $10
each (does not include fabrics).
Sat May 16 & July 25 10 – 12

LETS PLAY PAPER DOLLS ONE BLOCK WONDER

Remember playing with your favorite paper
dolls when you were young? Bring that same
joy to your daughter or granddaughter by
making her a set of her own. Fuse the fabric
dolls onto a stiffener and add some flannel
backed clothes and she will have a cute and
duratble play set. All Levels
Lois Mitchell class fee $20 1
Thursday July 30 OR Sat Aug 8
10-12
One great fabric plus one block = one stunning
quilt! This technique is all about texture,
movement, sparkle and swirl! There are no fussy
cuts and no Y-seams. A real design surprise in each
block. Text required.
Mary Gay Leahy class fee $50
Thurs June 4, 11, 25 & July 2
10 – 12 OR 6:30 – 8:30
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ALPHABET QUILT
PAPER DOLL QUILT
Try this super simple appliqué technique. Print your
Make a charming quilt using this popular paper doll fabric.
letters onto lightweight paper, layer the fabrics, stitch on
The dolls become your focus block and the coordinating
the line, then trim the letter. What could be easier? So
prints make up the surrounding blocks of nine patches, four
what will you make? Get creative and add a letter to a
patches and variations of those blocks. Pattern included in
bib, apron, placemat or make a cute quilt. Text required.
class fee.
Amy Trompetter
Lois Mitchell
class fee $25
class fee $25
Wed May 20 & 27 10 – 12 OR Aug 3 & 10
Fri July 17 & 24 OR Sat July 11 & 18 10 – 12
6:30 – 8:30

BEGINNER SERIES
RAIL FENCE QUILT
This introduction to quilting class will show you
simple cutting and strip piecing techniques. It is a
great starter quilt that concentrates on basic skills. As
with all our classes we provide Bernina sewing
machines for classroom use but some sewing must be
done at home.
Lois Mitchell class fee $50
Tues May 19, 26 & June 2 6:30 – 8:30
Or BEGINNER SERIES
Thurs July 9, 16 & 23 10 - 12 NINE PATCH QUILT
The nine patch class will expand your
cutting and piecing skills as you create
blocks in different sizes and work with a
MACHINE QUILTING TECHNIQUES
focus fabric.
Designs can be easily quilted using your walking foot for straight lines
Lois Mitchell class fee $50
and soft curves or your darning foot for free motion work. You will work
Wed June 10, 17 & 24 10 – 12
on small samples in class which will become reference pieces for future
Or
work. Don’t be intimidated by your sewing machine! Let Roni show
Wed July 1, 8 & 15 6:30 – 8:30
you how to take the frustration out of machine quilting.
Roni Gerhardt class fee $ 25
Walking Foot class
Wed May 13 6:30 – 8:30 or Sat June 27 10 – 12
Free Motion class
Mon June 15 6:30 – 8:30 or Sat July 18 2- 4
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DISAPPEARING NINE PATCH BIRDIE SLING

Where did my nine patches go? We will This class continues to be popular
show you how to make them, cut them up so here it is again. This neat BIG
and magically arrange them to form a new bag holds lots of STUFF and is
pattern. Two versions are on display. VERY easy to make. This will be one of
EASY! your favorite carry-all bags. Pattern
Amy Trompetter required.
class fee $20 Amy Trompetter class fee $25
Sat May 16 2 - 4 or Tues June 16 10 – 12 Sat May 30 10 – 2 OR Wed June
10 & 17 6:30 – 8:30

SUMMER TOTE SISTER SMOCK

Enjoy ‘Summer’ year-round with this This is a fun and easy garment
fabulous and flirty ‘go anywhere’ in child’s size 1 thru 6. It can be
tote. It has inside and outside worn as a sundress, jumper, or
pockets, zip top and smart handles topper with a t-shirt and pants.
that never tire. Pattern required. The simple construction and fit
Amy Trompetter class fee $25 lends itself to the most novice
Wed Aug 5 & 12 10 – 12 OR 6:30 – sewer. Pattern required. A
8:30 matching doll dress pattern is
available.
Ginny Murphy class fee $20
Tues June 23 10-1 OR Monday
June 29 6:30-8:30
FLOORQUILTS SOCK MONKEY
Try your hand at making a He’s back! This popular toy
floorquilt! It’s lot’s of fun and makes a great gift for children
easy to do. These classes will be of all ages. Put your own
in a lecture demo format as personal twist on his
most of the prep work needs demeanor. We have socks in
drying time. We will show you traditional brown and in a blue
what you need to do at home to denim color. Some hand
prepare for week two. The sewing required. He is so cute!
samples in the store are over a Roni Gerhardt class fee $20
year old and continue to look Sat June 6 10 – 1
fabulous! Text required.
Roni and Ginny class fee $25
PLACEMAT PURSE
Tues August 11 & 18 10 – 12
Play with your decorative machine stitches as you construct this purse.
OR 6:30 – 8:30
Try some new feet and use some functions on your machine to make
your sewing look neat and professional. This can also be a folder for
carrying your papers or reading material.
Roni Gerhardt class fee $ 20
Sun May 17 12 – 2 OR Thurs June 18 6:30 – 8:30

Watch the blog for upcoming machine demos featuring the new Bernina
830 and soon to arrive 820!