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Rotary Cutting 101 & ¼” Seam PiecingCarlene Deems Saturday, May 24th, 2pm-4pm Skill Level: Beginner’s Cost: $15.00 BYOM This class is designed for everyone to learn how to use a rotary cutter to cut their fabrics with more confidence, learning some new techniques in how to cut straight. Cottonpicker’s Quilt Shop will provide fabric for this class. We will also spend some time learning how to sew with an accurate ¼” seam. This is a great beginner’s class to get you started on the journey of quilt making.
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Beginning Hand Quilting
Carol Morris
Skill Level: Beginners Cost: $20 Return to a more leisurely pace with the time-honored art of hand quilting. Carol will guide you through the basics, offering her own special techniques honed from years of experience. Needles for the class are provided
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Invisible Machine Appliqué Linda Bennett Saturday, May 17th & June 14th 10 am – Noon Skill Level: Beg/Inter. Cost: $35 BYOM If you like the look of hand appliqué – but don’t enjoy doing it by hand, Linda will show you a method using mono-filament thread to get the “hand appliqué” look – that’s all done on the machine.
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Beginning Free Motion Machine QuiltingKathy McCarty Saturday, May 31st 10 am – 1 pm Saturday, July 12th 10 am - 1 pm Skill Level: Beg/Inter. Cost: $35 BYOM Learn the ins and outs of free motion machine quilting in this fun and informative class. By class end, you’ll be wondering what took you so long to decide to give machine quilting a try. Give those wall hangings and small quilts you left in quilt limbo a chance to see the light of day
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Beginning Rug HookingDonna BennettSaturday, April 5th & 19th - 10 am - 12 noon Skill Level: Beginners Cost $30 We will cover basic rug hooking and finishing your project. There are two easy projects to choose from "Sally" or "Emily" designed by Katherine Porter from Loopdeeloo Rug Designs. Kits are available.
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Hand Pieced Double Wedding Ring Carol Morris Skill Level: Beg/Inter Cost: $40 Everyone loves the Double Wedding Ring quilts. Your grandmother did it and you can too! Carol will teach you how easy it is to hand piece this block so that it lays perfectly flat.
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Beginning Russian Punchneedle Carlene Deems Skill Level: Beginners Cost: $15 Kits available Punchneedle embroidery is an old needle art that has become “new” again. The needle art is worked with embroidery floss and a needle-like tool on weaver’s cloth. The finished pieces resemble miniature hooked rugs. Punchneedle pieces are generally quite small and are indeed works of art. This needle art is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by all ages!
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Dresden Star Carlene Deems Saturday, April 12th & April 26th 10 am - 1 pm Skill Level: Beg/Inter. Cost: $30 BYOM Have you always admired the Dresden Star quilt pattern but thought in order for you to make one it would be too hard or you would have to paper piece it? Not with this easy and fast pattern! The pattern is designed by Laundry Basket Quilts and includes acrylic templates for your blades & stars. The innovative technique using these templates makes this and easy & fun quilt to make! Finished size is approx. 51" x 68".
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 Little Quilt on the Prairie Holly Dillaway Tuesday, May 27th 6 pm - 9 pm OR Thursday, May 22nd 10 am -1 pm Tuesday, June 24th 6 pm - 9 pm OR Thursday, June 26th 10 am - 1 pm Tuesday, July 22nd 6 pm - 9 pm OR Thursday, July 24th 10 am - 1 pm Skill Level: Beginners Cost: $15/session BYOM Step back in time to the late 1800’s and join us as we explore a new Sampler quilt that follows the 9 books Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote in the series Little House on the Prairie. We will be making 2 blocks each month along the theme of the 9 different books and will learn some new skills and techniques as we go. Rotary cutting skills are necessary before taking this class
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Class Policy1. Class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. You may also register by phone using a credit card. Class size is limited, so be sure to enroll early. 2. Supply lists are available at the time of registration. When the materials list is part of a pattern, or a pattern or book is required for class, each student is required to purchase their own copy of the pattern. PLEASE NOTE: while we don’t make in mandatory that you purchase your fabrics at our shop, please remember that by supporting our store, we are then able to provide you with more fun and exciting classes. 3. We make a commitment to our teachers based upon your registration. Instructors are independent contractors. The scheduling, size and cancellation is left to the discretion of the instructor. Classes that are cancelled by the instructor will be refunded in full. Students wishing to cancel a class must do so one week prior to the start of the first class to receive a refund of the class fee. No refunds will be given after that time. 4. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled three days prior to class. 5. Weather related delays are handled on an individual basis. Please call the shop for details. 440-428-6449. 6. BYOM = Bring Your Own Machine B Beginner B-I Beginner to Intermediate I Intermediate
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