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QUILTING   CLASSES


Port  Charlotte

Quilt with Gail                                                                    Gail
Finish those UFO’s or start a new quilt.  Get help from Gail with piecing, borders, binding or any other quilting needs. Or just come to quilt away from family and phones.
1 Class  =  1 Session    
                 Saturday           July   12                   10-2                                        
                 Thursday          August   21              10-2
                 Thursday          September   4         10-2
                 Saturday          September  20          10-2
Cost $20.00 plus class supplies


Applique Made Easy                                           Shirley
Explore all the techniques of applique.  Such as raw edge, blanket and satin stitch just to name a few.  Shirley will help you finish all those applique projects.  Come join the fun.
1 class per month
                   Tuesday            June  17                  2-4
                   Friday                July  11                    2-4
                  Tuesday             August  26               2-4
                  Monday              September  22        2-4
Cost  ?


Split Personality Throw                                                       LeOra
You'll love this fast quilting technique to put together two completely different designs/colors/seasons in one two sided throw.  Quilt as you go so when the blocks are sewn together the throw is done.
1 class  =  2 sessions
                          Friday              August  15 & 22            10-1

Cost  $30.00  plus class supplies


Cotton Theory Placemats                                               LeOra
Back by popular demand!!  Learn the cotten theory technique of quilting as you go.  So, when you're finished putting the project together it is done.  Make either a two sided placemat or a two sided table topper.  You can make both sides the same color or have two entirely different looks.
1 class  =  2 sessions
                          Friday             July  15 & 25              1-4
Cost  $30.00  plus class supplies

Feather  Quilt                                                                           Shirley
Learn to use the Accu-Cut Cutter while making an easy applique quilt.
1 class  =  2 sessions
                           Monday               August  18 & 25           10-1
Cost  $30.00  plus class supplies

All Star Wall Hanging                                                           Wendy
Create memories for your sport enthusiast, child, grandchild, husband or son.  Customize team colors, name, etc, make it your own.  Involves piecing, appique, quilting and binding.
1 class  =  2 sessions
                          Tuesday            July  22 & 29             10-12
Cost  $20.00  plus class supplies

Beginning  Quilting                                                               Gail
Make a Log Cabin lap quilt.  You'll learn rotary cutting, piecing, layering, quilting and binding.
1 class  =  4 sessions
                           Saturday             August   23 & 30 &  September  6 & 13          2-4
Cost  $40.00  plus class supplies

Piping  Hot  Binding                                                                     Gail
Binding with piping ads a great look to a quilt.  It's easy with this technique.
1 class = 1 session
                        Thursday             August   28             10-3
Cost  $25.00  plus class suppies

Creative  Sampler                                                      Michelle
Let's use the stunning techniques we see in Creative Expressions Magazine to create a beautiful sampler piece.  This project is a little bit embellishment, a little bit applique, a little bit heirloom, a little bit quilting and a whole lot of fun!  The piece can easily become a pillow, tablerunner, wallhanging or part of a larger project!  Each session will feature one block.
Take one or all three!
3 classes =  1 session
                                Tuesday              June  10             1-4
   and/or                 Tuesday              June  17              1-4
   and/or                 Tuesday              June  24              1-4
Need something to spark your creativity?  Use decorative techniques to create an elegant block.  You can do just one session and use it for a pillow, small table runner or continue on and make the whole sampler.  This project from Creative Expressions magazine is a little bit embellishment, a little bit applique, a little bit heirloom, a little bit quilting and a whole lot of fun!  Each session will feature one block.  Take one or all three!
3 classes  =  1 session
                                Thursday             July  24                 10-1
   and/or                  Wednesday        August  20             10-1
   and/or                  Wednesday        September  24      10-1
Cost  $15.00  per class   plus supplies


Reversible Table Runner                                            Shirley
This quilt as you go table runner is perfect for any occasion.  Quilt one side as you assemble the other.
1 class  =  2 sessions
                          Saturday                 June  14  &  21                  10-1
Cost  $30.00  plus class supplies


Fort Myers      ETC
Jo-Ann  Cleveland Ave Store


Beginning Quilting  --  Attic  Window                                   Sandy R
Attic Window the easy way "no mitered corners".  Create what you can put in the window, show off a novelty fabric, center a motif, embroider a design, what you do will make this beginning quilt FUN while you learn quilting techniques.
1 class  =  1 session
                         Saturday               September  13              12-2    
Cost  $25.00  plus class supplies

6 Hour Reversible Quilt                                          Sandy R
A reversible quilt that is meant to be used and abused.  Both front and back are sewn at the same time.  No additional quilting is needed, just add the binding and the quilt is finished before you know it.  This quilt can easily be done by a sewing machine or serger.  Serger owners will be using a 4 thread overlock and nedd to be familiar with their sergers.
Choose One:
1 class  =  1 session
                         Saturday             May  17            10-1
                         Friday                  June  20            6-9
Cost  $25.00  plus class supplies

Paper Piecing Techniques                                         Sandy R
Learn to paper piece the easy way. Simply follow the numbers, sew on the paper lines and you can be assured of great results.
Choose one:            1 class  =  1 session 
                         Saturday                June  28                  2-4
                         Thursday               July   24                 10-12
                         Saturday                September   6       12-2
Cost  $20.00  plus class book and supplies

Tossed  Nine-Patched  Quilt                                Sandy R
Quilters of all levels can make this Tossed Nine=Patch.  Manipulate the blocks to your linking, using your 5 inch scraps and fat quarters.
1 class  =  1 session
                       Saturday       August   30             10-12
Cost  $25.00  plus pattern and supplies

Convergence Wall Hanging                                        Sandy R
Divide and conquer, slice and dice, quick and easy with strip piecing.  Experimenting with color will create a mysterious, magical wall hanging.
1 class  =  1 session
                          Thursday                June  19            6-9
Cost  $25.00  plus class supplies


Block of the Month  --  Seasonal Banner                 Sandy R
Each month we will be creating a wall hanging banner using simple piecing and applique techniques.
1 class  =  1 session  each month
                       Thursday             June  26                      6-8
                       Thursday             July   31                     10-12
                       Thursday             August   28                10-12
                       Thursday             September   25         10-12
Cost  $25.00  plus pattern and supplies
                 Kit will be available for purchase each month


Trading  Squares                                                      Felicia
Make a scrappy quilt or lap cover by using left over 6" squares.  See what wonderful effects you can create!
1 class  =  1 session
                         Thursday                   July   17                  10-1
                         Thursday                   September  25         6-8
Cost  $15.00  plus class supplies


Vintage Red/Bllue Work Quilt                                Jane
Make this very quick quilt using your favorite redwork designs and decorative machine stitches.
1 class  =  2 sessions
                      Sunday            June  22  &  29                  2-4
                      Sunday            July   13  & 20                    2-4
                      Sunday            September   14 & 21         2-4
Cost  $30.00  plus class supplies

Pine  Trees  Sampler                                                             Felicia
Spruce it up by getting an early start on your holiday projects.  Come and make a forest of pines trees.  They are simple pieced background blocks and embellished with fusible appliques.
2 classes  =  2 sessions
                         Thursday           August   14 & 21              6-8
                         Wednesday      September   10 & 17        2-4
Cost  $40.00  plus class supplies

One  Pillow  for  Every  Occasion                                       Sandy
You don't have to make a pillow for every occasion.  Make this simple knife edge pillow with many interchangeable flaps for each occasion/season that you want to celebrate.
2 classes  =  1 session
                         Saturday           July   26              12-2:30
                         Thursday          August   28           6-8:30
Cost  $25.00  plus class supplies

 

Fort Myers    Alico
Jo-Ann Gulf Coast Center Store


Beginning Quilting                                                              Donna
Learn America's most popular pastime.  We will begin at the beginning and end with a great quilt top!
1 class  =  2 sessions
                        Wednesday            April  23  &  30              2-4
                        Friday                     June  13  &  20              2-4
Cost  $25.00  plus class book & supplies


Table  Runner                                                        Linda G
Create a 15"X60" table runner with a focus fabric and light and dark coordinating fabrics.  Learn tips and techniques for binding and mitered corners.
3 classes  =  1 session
                            Saturday             July   26                     1-5
                            Saturday             August   23                1-5
                            Saturday             September   20         1-5
Cost  $25.00 plus class supplies


Naples

Beginning Quilting                                                          Kay
Learn the basics of quilting  --  cutting, piecing, sashing, binding, quilting as you complete the quilt.
1 class  =  4 sessions
                          Wednesday         July   9 & 16 & 23 & 30              2-4
Cost  $45.00  plus supplies

Wildflower Quilt Block                                      Gene
Month after month you will be treated to a lively, colorful class as you create this beautiful quilt.  This class combines traditional quilting with applique.
1 class per month
                         Tuesday          April  1                12:30-2:30     
                         Friday              May  9                        2-4       
                         Friday              June  27                    2-4            
Cost  $15.00  per class, plus supplies

Mystery  Quilt                                                             Kay
Do you love mysteries - join us for a fun summer project!
1 class  =  3 sessions
                          Tuesday            September   16 & 23 & 30            2-4
Cost  $35.00  plus supplies

Banner  of  the  Month                                         Charlotte
Cute little banners each month - perfect to brighten up your home for the season at hand.
1 class per month
                          Friday                July   25                          10-12
                          Tuesday            August   26                       2-4
                          Thursday          September   25               10-12
Cost  $12.00  plus supplies

Christmas Memories Block                                             Charlotte
It will be here before you know it - it's never too early to get started for the holidays.  Multiple techniques and so much fun!
2 classes each month
                               Block 1         May 10            2-5
                               Block 2         May  30           1-4
                               Block 3         June  17          1-4
                               Block 4         June  21          1-4
Cost  $15.00 per class  plus supplies

What  Fabric ???                                                                   Charlotte
Every sewing room needs this wallhanging!
1 class  =  2 sessions
                       Saturday              August   23 & 30             10-1
Cost  $30.00  plus supplies

It's  Fall  Y'all                                                                            Charlotte
This is a great wallhanging for fall - can also double as a tablerunner.
1 class  =  3 sessions
                       Friday           September   12 & 19 & 26            2-4
Cost  $35.00  plus supplies