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Quiltwork Patches Class Schedule:
Download our latest class schedule as a PDF file here
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| BEGINNING QUILTMAKING:
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| SAMPLER QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
9 a.m. — noon
Each Session $25.00
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| Working in a sampler format, both beginners and those looking to develop existing skills will benefit from this great class. You will work on six different piecing techniques. Geary will guide you every step of the way. She'll spend time on different setting options to make your Sampler Quilt the most creative around. You can even incorporate orphan blocks you already have that may need a good home! All levels welcome.
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Required tool:
Quick & Easy Block Tool, $16.95
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| BEGINNING QUILTMAKING:
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| MAGIC NINE PATCH
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: EITHER Tuesdays
January 17 & 31, 2012
10 a.m. — noon
OR Thursdays
March 1 & 15, 2012
6 p.m. — 8 p.m. noon
$35.00
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| The Magic Nine Patch is one of Geary's favorite patterns and when you see how quickly it goes together it will be your favorite too! This pattern is fast, easy and terrific in any theme fabric. Geary covers all the absolute basics as you hone your rotary cutting and strip piecing skills. This simple design offers opportunities for color play to quilters of all skill levels. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Magic Nine Patch by Quilter's Dream, $10.49
Recommended book:
Start Quilting with Alex Anderson, $14.95
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| BEGINNING QUILTMAKING:
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| TOSSED NINE PATCH QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: EITHER Thursdays
February 9 & 16, 2012
6 p.m. — 8 p.m.
OR Thursdays June 21 & 28, 2012
10 a.m. — noon
$35.00
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| Often called a Disappearing Nine Patch, the Tossed Nine Patch looks way more complicated than it is. Start with a simple Nine Patch, then watch the magic happen as you slice and re-sew. Simple enough for a beginner with basic cutting and sewing, but fun color play for those with more experience. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Tossed Nine Patch by Quilt in a Day, $10.49
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| BEGINNING QUILTMAKING:
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| KING'S RANSOM QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: EITHER Wednesdays
April 4 & 11, 2012
10 a.m. — noon
OR Tuesdays
July 10 & 17, 2012
6 p.m. — 8 p.m.
$35.00
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| The King's Ransom Quilt is quick, easy and satisfying. It's simple enough for a beginner to learn basic cutting and sewing techniques, but fun color play for those with more experience. This great pattern has 5 size options and can be done with precut Jellyrolls, Bali Pops or Tonga Treats if you prefer quicker than quick! All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
King's Ransom by Forth & Sixth Designs, $10.49
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Finish Those Projects!
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| FINISHING SCHOOL
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| The quilting is done — now what? Linda will answer your "what", "where" and "how" questions. She'll demonstrate both traditional and contemporary styles of binding: bias-cut and straight-grain, hand and machine finishing, traditional or artistic. She'll also cover prairie points, scallops, back-to-front, ribbon and satin-stitching. She'll even cover how to add a hanging sleeve! Finishing need never be boring again. All levels welcome.
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| SIT AND SEW WITH GEARY
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Each Session $25.00
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| Bring your unfinished quilts and quilt-related projects and let us help you finish up. You'll get the advice you need to get that project out of the closet. No project is too old, too undone or too unusual. This class is designed for you to have fun. All levels welcome.
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| Learn a New Technique!
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| Nifty Shortcut Techniques
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| HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLES
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Half square triangles are the building blocks for many traditional patterns: baskets, pine trees, stars, bear's paws and more. Knowing how to make these units quickly and accurately will make your quiltmaking much more fun. You will learn how to make this basic unit using 4 different methods as well as when to use each one. All levels welcome.
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Required tool:
9-1/2" Square Up Ruler by Quilt in a Day, $14.99
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| CURVED PIECING BY MACHINE
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Friday, January 27, 2012
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Do you love all of those terrific circle patterns you see in the latest quilt books? Well, don't be intimidated! We'll get you piecing those beautiful curves on your machine in no time. Geary will show you cutting and piecing tricks for smooth, pucker-free seams. You will practice on the curves of the classic Drunkard's Path. Confident beginner and above.
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Required Templates:
Drunkard's Path by Marti Michell, $15.99 - $17.99 depending on size
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| FLYING GEESE TECHNIQUES
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| We all love the look of the Flying Geese pattern, but some of us dread the thought of all those triangles and all those bias edges! Jessy will show you several new ways to tame those wild geese. She'll make this versatile unit fast, fun and pain free!! All levels welcome.
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Required tool:
One or both Flying Geese Rulers by Quilt in a Day, $6.95 - $8.95
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| MACHINE APPLIQUÉ
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Ever wonder what the difference is between machine appliqué and hand appliqué? Mostly TIME! Join Linda as she shows you how to work with fusible adhesives and decorative threads to produce different looks. Come have some fun with the lyrical, easily pieced Potted Vine Skinnie tablerunner. You'll leave class with new skills and a project well on its way to completion! All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Potted Vine Skinnie by Barb Sackel, $10.49
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| QUILT-AS-YOU-GO TECHNIQUE:
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| ZIP STRIP QUILT
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Come learn a new way of constructing blocks called "Fun & Done". Satisfy your need for speed with this easy quilt-as-you-go technique. The piecing method allows you to complete the quilting as you assemble each block. Sew your blocks together, and you're done! Now that's fun! All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Zip Strip Quilt by Prairie Sky Quilting, $9.99
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| WORKING WITH PRE-CUT FABRICS:
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| MAKING WAVES PLACEMATS
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
10 a.m. — noon
$25.00
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| Let Linda introduce you to the joys of using pre-cut strips. You will construct a quick and easy placemat or tablerunner featuring beautiful batik Bali Pops or gorgeous Tonga Treats. All will be made smoother with hints and tips gathered from our experienced staff and Linda will facilitate the whole process with some great ideas. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Making Waves by Among Brenda's Quilts, $11.49
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| STACK THE DECK TECHNIQUE:
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| FAB FIVE QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: EITHER Wednesdays
May 2 & 9, 2012
9:30 a.m. — noon
OR Thursdays
July 19 & 26, 2012
9:30 a.m. — noon
$43.00
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| Come learn a fun new technique called Stack the Deck. What could be more fun than wonky cuts? You'll stack a pile of fat quarters; you'll cut the whole stack; you'll shuffle and then you'll sew them back together again! You'll be using the pattern book Fab Five, a great row quilt that has one panel to show off fast, fun appliqué shapes. Geary will show you a simple machine appliqué technique to top off your quilt. Confident beginner and above.
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Required book:
Fab Five by Abbey Lane Quilts, $18.99
Please note: For a more in-depth class on Machine Appliqué, sign up for Linda's class of the same name listed to the left.
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| FOUNDATION PIECING
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Learn the basics of Foundation Piecing and never worry about perfect piecing again! Sometimes called Paper Piecing, because a foundation of paper is used for accuracy, Foundation Piecing is fun, always perfect and easy as one, two, three. In class you will start to foundation-piece Grandmother's Pin Cushion to learn this great technique. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Grandmother's Pin Cushion by Saginaw Street Quilt Company, $6.99
Recommended book:
Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson, $14.95
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| Quiltwork Patches — Classes are Fun!
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| TWO-HOUR PURSE:
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| RUNAROUND BAG
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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EITHER Friday
January 20, 2012
6 p.m. — 8 p.m.
OR Thursday
June 14, 2012
10 a.m. — noon
$17.00
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| Just choose two coordinating fat quarters and add an accent zipper from Quiltwork Patches' 38-color zipper selection, then whip up this fat-quarter cutie Runaround Bag! If you shy away from zippers you need to come see how easy they are to do. Remember: "Zippers are No Big Deal!" You'll go home with a completed bag; this really is a two-hour purse. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Runaround Bag by Lazy Girl Designs, $11.49
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| EASY STRIPED TABLE RUNNER
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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EITHER Friday
February 10, 2012
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
OR Thursday
April 12, 2012
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Whether you need a quick gift or a fresh look for your favorite table, this runner is the easiest project you will ever make! Five seams and the top is finished. The magic is in the sixty-degree triangle ruler. Finishing is quick with or without binding, but you may not be able to resist the edging of rickrack, a technique that Geary will be happy to share with you. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Easy Striped Table Runner by The Quilt Company, $9.99
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| ZIPPY STRIPPY BAG
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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EITHER Wednesday
February 22, 2012
9:30 a.m. — noon
OR Friday
May 4, 2012
9:30 a.m. — noon
$22.00
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| Looking for another quick gift idea? These Zippy Strippy Bags are the perfect solution. Don't be afraid of the zipper - you'll be amazed how quickly it's done! Geary will share some of her great embellishment ideas. These bags a fun way to use up left-overs. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Zippy Strippy by Atkinson Designs, $9.49
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| THREE EASY NAPKIN TECHNIQUES
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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EITHER Wednesday
March 7, 2012
10 a.m. — noon
OR Tuesday
May 8, 2012
6 p.m. — 8 p.m.
$17.00
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| This simple-to-sew napkin pattern will have your gift list taken care of in no time. Rated easy, easier and easiest each napkin style showcases the fabrics of your mood or style and makes every meal a special occasion. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Three Easy Napkins by Rag Merchant, $11.49
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Hand Stitching
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Many quiltmakers find hand stitching extremely relaxing, an excellent way to soothe the stresses of everyday living. And — handwork is also easy to take with you for an on-the-go project.
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| HAND QUILTING
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
10 a.m. — noon
$17.00
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| Needles and thread, thimbles and hoops! Whether you are new to hand quilting or want to improve your technique, Linda will be on hand in a "sit and sew" environment to start you stitching in the right direction. There will be basic instruction in rocking and in stab stitch techniques, ideas for simple mark-as-you-go designs and an opportunity to try several small tools, one of which might prove to be just the thing you need to make quilting stitches you'll be proud to display. All levels welcome.
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Recommended book:
Hand Quilting with Alex Anderson, $12.95
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| INS & OUTS OF HAND APPLIQUÉ
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Let Linda help you explore several different methods of hand appliqué (traditional needleturn, reverse appliqué, freezer-paper appliqué & more) as she covers tips & tools to make your appliqué more enjoyable and your results more satisfying. Look forward to stress-free appliqué after this great class with Linda! All levels are welcome.
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Recommended book:
The Ultimate Appliqué Guidebook by Annie Smith, $29.95
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Garment Class
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| INSIDE OUT JACKET
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: Wednesdays
March 14 & 28, 2012
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$50.00
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| A huge variety of elective elements make this jacket unique every time. Make it unlined, lined or fully reversible. Vary the length by adding a lower extension. Lapels can be rounded or square and can be turned back to reveal the fabric beneath. Closure can be with buttons or with ties. This pattern is like having a dozen patterns for the price of one — to say nothing of the fun it offers with all those design choices! Basic garment-making skills required.
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Required pattern:
Inside Out Jacket by Indygo Junction, $16.99
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| Quiltwork Patches — More Great Classes
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Favorite Quilts
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| TWISTER QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: EITHER Wednesdays
January 11 & 18, 2012
9:30 a.m. — noon
OR Tuesdays
April 17 & 24, 2012
5:30 p.m. — 8 p.m.
$43.00
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| Let's twist! You'll love making interlocking pinwheels using the Twister tool! It's fast, fun and easy with endless possibilities. Choose either ruler — the standard Twister or the Lil Twister — or combine both sizes to construct a variety of patterns. You'll be making quilts, pillows, runners and garments using this simple technique. All levels welcome.
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Required tool:
One or both Twister Rulers by CS Designs, $9.99 — $19.49
Recommended books:
Let's Twist by Marsha Bergren, $17.99
Let's Twist Again by Marsha Bergren, $19.99
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| PINEAPPLE QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
10 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.
$35.00
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| Learn a brand new way to make this old-time block. Using the Pineapple Ruler makes the blocks easy and fast, with no templates or tearing away of paper required. Let Geary show you the way to hours of creative fun making Pineapple Quilts. (HINT: This is a great stash buster quilt!) All levels welcome.
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Required tool:
Pineapple Ruler, $10.95
Highly recommended book:
Positively Pineapple by Lynda Milligan & Nancy Smith, $23.95
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| DAY & NIGHT QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: Tuesdays
February 28 & March 6, 2012
9:30 a.m. — 12 noon
$43.00
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| This pattern debuted in 1933 when patches were made with templates and cut out with scissors. Geary will show you how to make this old pattern the new way — with the special ruler contained in the Day & Night book. It's like waving a magic wand and pulling a quilt out of a hat! This quilt is so easy that the Day & Night stars just seem to jump out of those strips. This block is great for table runners too. All levels welcome.
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Required book:
Day & Night Quilt by Eleanor Burns & Michelle Countess, $27.99
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| LOG CABIN TECHNIQUES
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Marti Michell's My Favorite Log Cabin Ruler will soon become your favorite ruler too! Learn how to use this ruler to rotary-cut squares and strips to the exact length for perfect Log Cabin blocks. You will construct a basic Log Cabin block and then make a not-so-basic off-center Log Cabin block for a fun variation. You'll also explore the many creative ways of arranging these classic squares to get totally different looks! This is an excellent beginner class, but all levels are welcome.
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Required tool:
My Favorite Log Cabin Ruler by Marti Michell, $11.99
Recommended books:
Log Cabin ABC's by Marti Michell, $19.99
Log Cabin Quilt Book by Judy Martin, $27.95
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Class Policies
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- Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited, so enroll early to assure your place in class. Either register at the store or by mail or phone with a credit card. Payment must accompany registration.
- You will receive a supply list when you register. You will also receive a 25% Discount on any pattern, tool or book required for the class.
- Attendance at class is the responsibility of the student. If you cancel at least 4 days before the class, you will be issued a store credit. If you cannot attend, you are welcome to send a friend in your place.
- Classes may be subject to cancellation if a minimum number of students do not enroll. If Quiltwork Patches must cancel, we will mail you a refund (or you can take a store credit if you prefer).
- You are expected to know how to operate your machine and to have it in good working order.
- Please do not bring food or drink with you to class. Water is always welcome.
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