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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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| ROTARY CUTTING BASICS
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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EITHER: Tuesday, June 1
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
OR: Tuesday, September 7
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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| Perfect your rotary cutting skills! For all you beginning and not-so beginning quilters, here's your chance to familiarize yourself with the intricacies of rotary cutting. Geary will cover all of the basics — from proper use of the cutter to "What do all those lines on the ruler mean?" 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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| EASY QUILTS - NOT JUST FOR BABIES
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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3 sessions: EITHER: Tuesdays
June 15, 22 & 29
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
OR: Tuesdays
September 14, 21 & 28
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$60.00
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| In this 3-week Beginning Quiltmaking class, you'll start at the very beginning, learning the basics of tools and fabric. Geary will teach you the three essential skills of quiltmaking: cutting, sewing and pressing while you make a terrific small quilt. You'll choose one of the quilts from Even More Quilts for Baby, but rest assured, these quilts are just as pretty in florals, plaids or any other "grown-up" fabric. You'll leave with a quilt top and the knowledge to go on to many other quilt projects. All levels welcome.
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Required book:
Even More Quilts for Baby by Ursula Reikes, $19.95
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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
August 4 & 11
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
$40.00
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| The Magic Nine Patch is one of Geary's favorite new 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 more experienced quilters. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Magic Nine Patch by Quilter's Dream, $10.49
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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. Handwork is also easy to take with you for an on-the-go project. This series of three classes will find you showing off a completed wall hanging, but each class stands alone with respect to the tips and techniques covered. Enroll in all three of these great classes to make the joy of handwork truly yours.
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| HAND PIECING
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday, June 24
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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| From Grandmother's Flower Garden, Tumbling Blocks and Clam Shells to traditional blocks with curves and angles not easily pieced by machine, hand piecing is the way to go. Linda will cover making templates, marking fabric and the proper stitching techniques to use for strong even seams. The English paper piecing style of handwork and the use of freezer paper patterns will be covered. Those students going on to the Hand Appliqué class will be piecing the background for the appliqué project. All levels welcome.
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| INS & OUTS OF HAND APPLIQUÉ
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday, July 22
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$30.00
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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! Fee includes pre-cut fabric packet. All levels are welcome.
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Recommended book:
Hand & Machine Appliqué by Alex Anderson, $19.95
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| HAND QUILTING
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday, August 19
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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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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| Learn a New Technique!
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| HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday, June 17
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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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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Recommended books:
Friendship Triangles by Edyta Sitar, $24.95
Pinwheel Party by Ellen Pahl, $19.99
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| CURVED PIECING BY MACHINE
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday, July 6
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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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, $15.99 or $17.99, depending on size
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| FLYING GEESE TECHNIQUES
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday, July 15
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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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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| PERFECT PATCHWORK TEMPLATES:
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| SEDONA STAR
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday, August 3
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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| We all love the elongated points found in the half-square rectangles of the Storm at Sea, the Elongated 8 Point Star or the 54-40 or Fight patterns. Geary will take the trickiness out of piecing these beautiful blocks. Using Marti Michell's Perfect Patchwork Templates and her strip-cutting technique, you will find yourself constructing these units with ease and confidence. Cutting in layers and nipping the corners takes all of the guesswork out of the piecing. The Scrappy Sedona Star booklet has so many terrific quilts you'll want to make more than one! Confident beginner and above.
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Required booklet:
Scrappy Sedona Star by Marti Mitchell, $13.95
Required Templates:
Perfect Patchwork Templates Set D, $19.99
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| PINEAPPLE QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday, August 10
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$27.00
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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 Rule $10.95
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Highly recommended book:
Positively Pineapple
by Lynda Milligan & Nancy Smith, $23.95
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| LOG CABIN TECHNIQUES
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday, August 12
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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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
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Recommended book:
Log Cabin Quilt Book by Judy Martin, $27.95
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| Nifty Shortcut Techniques
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| FOUNDATION PIECING
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| Jessy Yorgey, teacher
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Thursday, September 9
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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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. The fun goes on and on! All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Grandmother's Pin Cushion by Saginaw Street Quilt Company, $6.99
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Recommended book:
Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson, $14.95
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| MACHINE APPLIQUÉ
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| Linda Thompson, teacher
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Thursday, September 16
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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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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Recommended books:
Hand & Machine Appliqué by Alex Anderson, $19.95
More! Hand Appliqué by Machine by Beth Ferrier, $24.95
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| STACK THE DECK TECHNIQUE:
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| TREE'S UP QUILT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday, October 5
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$20.00
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| Come learn a fun new technique called Stack the Deck. 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! Never mind about seam allowances - you'll square up your blocks when they're done! You'll be using the pattern Tree's Up, wonky holiday trees, or Shopping's Done, brightly wrapped packages all ready for any celebration. Geary will show you the rest! Confident beginner and above.
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Required pattern:
Tree's Up, or Shopping's Done both by Pieces from My Heart, $9.49
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| Kids' Clothing
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| Three classes to offer instruction in making clothing for our small friends and relations. Sign up for all three, and you'll find out it's more fun (and a LOT easier!) than making doll clothes!
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| BRITCHES & BLOOMERS
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday, July 13
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$27.00
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| Britches for the little boys, bloomers for the little girls. You'll have them all covered with these adorable pull-on pants! Sizes range from newborn to 4T. The perfect shower gift, these are so easy to make, you can make a whole set. Have fun with all sorts of fabrics. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Britches & Bloomers by Jackie Clark Designs, $9.99
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| GIRLY SKIRT
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday, July 20
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$27.00
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| An easy to make and fun to wear little skirt for all your little darlings. Sizes range from 6 months to 10 years. This comfortable, playful skirt is perfect for any occasion. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
The Girly Skirt by Pink Fig Patterns, $11.49
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| ISABEL JUMPER
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| Geary Cuniff, teacher
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Tuesday, July 27
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$27.00
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| This European-inspired jumper dress features tie straps and a fully-lined bodice with an attached double skirt. The dress is light and airy for the warmer months but looks adorable layered over a long-sleeved tee and tights for cooler weather. Sizes range from 2T to 7. All levels welcome.
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Required pattern:
Isabel Jumper by modkid, $14.99
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Finish Those Projects!
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| SIT AND SEW WITH GEARY
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Thursday, June 10
Thursday, July 8
Thursday, August 5
Thursday, September 2
Thursday, October 7
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Each Session $20.00
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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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