| BEGINNING QUILTMAKING:
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| KING'S RANSOM QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: Thursdays
January 3 & 10, 2013
9:30 a.m. — noon
$43.00
2 sessions: Wednesdays
May 1 & 8, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8 p.m.
$43.00
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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
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: Tuesdays
February 5 & 9, 2013
6 p.m. — 8 p.m.
$35.00
2 sessions: Wednesdays
June 19 & 26, 2013
1 p.m. — 3 p.m.
$35.00
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| Often called a Disappearing Nine Patch, the Tossed Nine Patch looks way more complicated to make than it actually is. Start with a simple Nine Patch block, then watch the magic happen as you slice and re-sew. Simple enough for a beginner to learn 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
Recommended book:
Start Quilting with Alex Anderson, $14.95
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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: Wednesdays
March 6 & 13, 2013
9:30 a.m. — noon
$43.00
2 sessions: Tuesdays
July 9 & 16, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8 p.m.
$43.00
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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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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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Thursday
January 17, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
Thursday
May 23, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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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. Make quilting stitches you'll be proud to display! All levels welcome.
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| INS & OUTS OF HAND APPLIQUÉ
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Tuesday
April 9, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
Tuesday
August 20, 2013
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:
Alex Anderson's Hand & Machine Appliqué $19.95
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| ROTARY CUTTING BASICS
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Friday
February 1, 2013
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
$25.00
Wednesday
June 5, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
$25.00
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| Perfect your rotary cutting skills! For all you beginning and not-so beginning quilters, here's your chance to perfect the intricacies of rotary cutting. Geary will cover all of the basics — from proper use of the cutter to the use of specialty rulers. You'll practice techniques that will make your cutting easier and your results more accurate. All levels welcome.
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Required book:
All-In-One Rotary Cutting Magic by Nancy Johnson-Srebro, $16.95
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| HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLES
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Wednesday
January 23, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
Thursday
May 9, 2013
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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| STACK THE DECK TECHNIQUE:
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| FAB FIVE QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: Wednesdays
February 20 & 27, 2013
9:30 a.m. — noon
$43.00
2 sessions: Thursdays
June 6 & 20, 2013
9:30 a.m. — noon
$43.00
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| What could be more fun than wonky cuts? You'll stack a pile of fat quarters, cut, shuffle and then sew them back together again! Fab Five is a great row quilt. You'll use 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
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| FLYING GEESE TECHNIQUES
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday
February 28, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
Thursday
June 27, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Do you love the look of the Flying Geese pattern, but 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, $7.99 - $9.99
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| FOUNDATION PIECING
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday
March 21, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
Wednesday
July 17, 2013
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. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Grandmother's Pin Cushion by Saginaw Street Quilt Company, $6.99
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| CURVED PIECING BY MACHINE
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Wednesday
April 10, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
$25.00
Thursday
August 22, 2013
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 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 tool:
Drunkard's Path by Marti Michell, $17.99
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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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Wednesday
April 24, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
Thursday
August 29, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Learn a new way of constructing a quilt 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 your quilt is 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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Private Instruction
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| We accommodate any schedule with private classes taught by Geary Cuniff. One-on-one or group. Call Quiltwork Patches for details and to schedule.
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Join Your Local Quilt Guild!
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| Mary's River Quilt Guild
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| You are all invited to join the Mary's River Quilt Guild. Meetings are held the last Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. in the second floor gallery at the Benton County Historical Museum in Philomath. Social Hour begins at 6:45, so plan to go early to enjoy the museum show as you visit with fellow quilters!
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Quiltwork Patches
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212 SW 3rd
PO Box 724
Corvallis, OR 97339
Hours: Monday — Saturday,
9:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Website: www.quiltworkpatches.com
Phone: 541-752-4820
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| TWISTER QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: Wednesdays
January 16 & 23, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8 p.m.
$43.00
2 sessions: Tuesdays
May 7 & 14, 2013
9:30 a.m. — noon
$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, $11.99 — $19.49
Recommended books:
Let's Twist by Marsha Bergren, $19.99
Let's Twist ... One More Time by Marsha Bergren, $19.99
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| DAY & NIGHT QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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2 sessions: Tuesdays
February 5 & 12, 2013
9:30 a.m. — noon
$43.00
2 sessions: Thursdays
June 13 & 27, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8 p.m.
$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. 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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| GENTLE CURVES BY MACHINE:
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| SAVANNA QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Wednesday
March 20, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
$25.00
Wednesday
July 24, 2013
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
$25.00
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| Explore Karla Alexander's technique for cutting and sewing free-form curves. Savanna is one of many of Karla's patterns that play with gentle curves. The simple light and dark of the design make it a great stash buster quilt. Geary will demonstrate both free-form cutting and the use of Karla's specialty rulers. She'll also share piecing tricks for smooth, pucker-free seams. Confident beginner and above.
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Required pattern:
Savanna by Saginaw Street Quilt Company $10.49,
Highly recommended tool:
Curves for Squares Ruler by Karla Alexander, $25.99
Highly recommended book:
Dynamic Quilts with Easy Curves by Karla Alexander, $25.99
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| PINEAPPLE QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday
April 16, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
$25.00
Thursday
August 8, 2013
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
$25.00
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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, $15.99
Highly recommended book:
Positively Pineapple by Lynda Milligan & Nancy Smith, $21.99
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| LOG CABIN TECHNIQUES
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Wednesday
April 17, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
Thursday
August 15, 2013
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 absolutely perfect Log Cabin blocks. 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, $13.99
Recommended books:
Log Cabin ABC's by Marti Michell, $19.99
Log Cabin Quilt Book by Judy Martin, $27.99
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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.
- You will receive a supply list when you register. You will 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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| EASY STRIPED TABLE RUNNER
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Thursday
January 24, 2013
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
$25.00
Wednesday
May 22, 2013
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 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 will be covered: with or without binding, or an edging of rickrack. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Easy Striped Table Runner by The Quilt Company, $9.99
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| TAKE FOUR PLACEMATS
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday
March 7, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
Thursday
July 11, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| Stack, cut, shuffle and sew. Transform four co-ordinated fat quarters into four wonderfully mismatched placemats. Linda will offer assistance for beginning machine quilters and then share several binding and finishing techniques to complete the project. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Take Four Placemats by Something Sew Fine Quilt Design, $10.49
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| TWO-HOUR PURSE:
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| RUNAROUND BAG
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday
March 26, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
$25.00
Tuesday
July 2, 2013
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
$25.00
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| Just choose two coordinating fat quarters and add an accent zipper. (Quiltwork Patches has 38-colors to choose from!) Then whip up this fat-quarter cutie. If you shy away from zippers you need to come see how easy they are to do. Remember: "Zippers are No Big Deal!" All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Runaround Bag by Lazy Girl Designs, $11.49
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| CASSEROLE COVER
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday
April 23, 2013
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
$25.00
Tuesday
August 6, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
$25.00
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| Show up in style for your next potluck or family get together. This Casserole Cover can be made in either of two sizes and either makes a great gift. Come join Geary for shortcut tips. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Hot Stuff! By Atkinson Designs, $10.49
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| MISMATCHED MEDLEY SHIRT
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2 sessions: Thursdays
April 4 & 11, 2013
9:30 a.m. — noon
$43.00
2 sessions: Wednesdays
August 14 & 21, 2013
5:30 p.m. — 8 p.m.
$43.00
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| Take this class to discover why the Mismatched Medley is one of Geary's favorite shirts. This easy-fitting, stylish shirt/jacket looks terrific whether it's made with batiks or wild modern prints. Geary will share tips for polishing your one-of-a-kind garment. Basic garment-making skills required.
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Required pattern:
Mismatched Medley by Indygo Junction, $10.49
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| FINISHING SCHOOL
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday
February 7, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
Tuesday
June 4, 2013
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
$25.00
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| The quilting is done — now what? Linda will demonstrate both traditional and contemporary styles of binding — bias-cut and straight-grain, hand and machine finishing, traditional and 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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Monday, January 14, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Monday, July 1, 2013
9 a.m. — noon
Each Session $25.00
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| Bring your unfinished quilts and quilt-related projects and let Geary 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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