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TWIN NEEDLE DEMO    Darlene Crellin Date:             Wed Sept  15

Time: 1:00                     Cost: $10.00

If you have never used a twin needle this demo is for you. You will learn to thread the machine and we will have samples to show different applications

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FINISHING WITH PHYLLIS
Dates: Wed Sept 15 OR Wed Nov 24
Time: 6:00-9:00 Cost: $20.00 Have you taken a class with Phyllis and still have the project sitting unfinished? Here’s your chance to get caught up and questions answered. Registration required.

FABRIC SELECTION     Susan Maclellan
Date:                Thurs Sept 16

Time: 9:30 – 12:30        Cost: $20.00
Learn about colour, value and contrast so
that you will feel more confident when choosing the fabrics for your next project.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE Susan Maclellan

Date:          Thurs Sept 16

Time: 1:00 – 4:00          Cost: $20.00
What do all those buttons actually do? Do you have feet that you don't know how to use? Join us for a class that will help you make full use of your machine.

DOUBLE WEDDING RING Phyllis Sawyer

Date:              Sat Sept 18

Time:  9:30 – 4:00         Cost: $40.00

From runner to king sized quilt, this update of an old favourite takes the worry out of curved piecing. Machine pieced and quilted. Book or kit required.

MACHINE APPLIQUE     Marlene Mead

Date:             Mon Sept 20, 27  &  Oct 4

Time:  6:00 – 9:00           Cost:  $60.00

Learn the technique of machine appliqué that will look like you have spent hours hand appliquéing. Pattern required

INTERMEDIATE SAMPLER

                               Phyllis Sawyer

Date: Thurs Sept 23 – Dec 2(less Oct 28)

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 OR  6:00 – 9:00

Cost:    $120.00

Follow Phyllis from her Beginner Class to expand on additional methods of quilt construction in this sampler of many sizes. This class includes appliqué, paper-piecing, hand piecing and curves. A ten (10) week class.

BRAID RUNNER       Susan Maclellan 

Date:     Fri Sept 24

Time: 10:00 – 4:00        Cost: $40.00 This quick and easy runner is a quilt as you go project. Pattern required

LOVER”S KNOT PLACEMAT

                                    Phyllis Sawyer

Date:             Wed  Sept  22 & 29

Time: 6:00 – 9:00          Cost: $40.00

The return of an old favourite, a variation of a log cabin makes these interesting placemats in a generous size. Book required


BEGINNER SAMPLER   Phyllis Sawyer
Date: Tues Sept 21–Nov 30(less Oct 26)

Time:      1:00 -4:00 or 6:00 – 9:00

Cost:          $120.00
A quilt from beginning to end. This 10
week class starting September 23 is for the student who is just starting quilting, or one wishing to brush up on their techniques. The quilt is an 8 or 12 square sampler, which is machine pieced. A 16” cushion teaches the hand-quilting component of the class. All you need to complete the lap or twin-sized quilt.

QUILLOW                     Phyllis Sawyer

Date: Sat Nov 27       

Time:  9:30 – 4:00          Cost: $40.00

Pillow quilt with split – backed cushion.  Even if you have never quilted before, you can do this tied blanket.  Use a pre-printed panel, as I have, or any choice of lovely fabrics. Approximately 42x72 " long.  Finished quilt folds into a cushion, with a split-backed cushion as added option.

FAST AND EASY PLACEMATS

                            Susan Maclellan

Date: Wed  Nov 24

Time: 10:00 – 4:00        Cost:  $40.00

Get these placemats finished in no time with simple piecing and stitch in the ditch quilting.  Pattern required

NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S LOG CABIN                    Phyllis Sawyer

Date:  Sat Nov 20

Time:  9:30 – 4:00         Cost: $40.00

Logs of varying widths give a very different look to an old favourite

TINY SAFARI      Susan Maclellan

Date: Mon Nov 15

Time:  10:00 – 4:00     Cost: $40.00

Make this whimsical quilt from soft, cuddly flannel.

SQUARE DANCE QUILT Susan Maclellan

Date: Sat Nov 13

Time: 10:00 – 4:00     Cost: $40.00

Three simple blocks make this delightful quilt. Pattern required

FREE MOTION QUILTING Marlene Mead

Date: Tues Nov 9, 16 & 23

Time: 9:30 – 12:30          Cost $60.00

Join Marlene for the Basic Free Motion Quilting Class. You must be able to lower your feed dogs on your machine or have a cover plate to cover them. Bring a sense of humour and patience. Lots of fun.

BARGELLO          Phyllis Sawyer

Date:  Sat Nov 6

Time:  9:30 - 4:00      Cost: $40.00

A spectacular quilt in a variety of sizes. Machine piecing strips makes it easier than you could imagine

WATERCOLOURS WALL HANGING

                                  Susan Maclellan

Date:  Fri Nov 5

Time: 10:00 – 4:00          Cost: $40.00

A pre-cut kit makes this enchanting wall hanging. Kit required.

SHINING STARS        Darlene Crellin

Date:   Thurs Nov 4

Time: 9:30 – 12:30           Cost:  $40.00

Learn to make this block in class so you can go home and make many more to finish this great quilt. Class cost includes kit which includes pattern and fabric for 2 blocks.

EMBELLISHING FOR CALENDAR QUILT              Linda Meyette

Date:   Tues Nov 2

Time:  9:30 – 12:30     Cost: $10.00

Block 10 of the Return to Romance quilt has some 3D flowers. In this workshop you will learn how to make this beautiful block for your quilt.

REVERSIBLE QUILT    Phyllis Sawyer
Date: Wed Oct 13 & 20, Nov 10 & 17

Time:  6:00 – 9:00   Cost: $75.00

Choose scrap or recurring colors while you learn to complete even a king sized quilt on your own. One quilt, two looks. Machine pieced and quilted.

BOW TUCKS TOTE      Susan Maclellan

Date:  Sat Oct 30

Time: 10:00 – 4:00      Cost: $40.00

This tote bag is roomy and easy to make.

Pattern required

DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE PLACEMATS OR RUNNER          Susan Maclellan

Date: Wed  Oct  27

Time: 10:00 – 4:00    Cost:    $40.00

Scrappy flying geese are made easy with the Wing Clipper ruler.

Pattern and ruler required

LET IT SNOW       Susan Maclellan

Date: Thurs Oct 28

Time: 10:00 – 4:00     Cost: $40.00

This great winter wall hanging features a snow globe centred on a quilted background.  Pattern required