May 2008

machine quilting

Machine Quilting
Date: Sunday May 11
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $30.00 (includes kit)
Teacher: Elaine
The tops are done, now what?
This class will walk you through all the steps necessary to do your own quilting. Needles and threads, basting, how and when to use the walking and darning feet and dealing with larger quilts will be covered. A MUST class for all quilters.

 

winding ways

Winding Ways
Date: Sunday May 25
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $17.00 + templates
Teacher: Elaine
This complicated looking quilt is a snap to cut and sew using Marti Michell templates. Make it scrappy or choose a co-ordinated look. As a bonus, you will learn the ins and outs of curved piecing.

 

Working with Wool DEMO!
Date: Tuesday May 27
Time: 1:00 PM
Come and pick up some great tips
for working with wool. Gail will
show you how to cut pieces out and
different techniques for applying to
your project.

 

french braid

French Braid
Date: Saturday May 31
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $23.00 + book
Teacher: Elaine
Choose a range of colours from light to dark and make these beautiful fast quilts. The technique is based on log cabin style so it’s suitable for all levels. There are numerous ways of assembling the quilt top or make a table runner.