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 Carriage Country Quilts Class Schedule  

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Winter 2009 Class Schedule

     
     

The Basics of Quilting

Learn to Quilt

Instructor: Bobette Weimer

 

Have you always wanted to make a quilt but didn’t know where to start? Learn about the tools you need to make quilting easy and fun. In just four weeks, you will learn to pick fabrics, cut the blocks (no scissors or templates to complicate things) then you will sew it together and learn to baste it together. Before you leave class you will also learn to sew on the binding and make a label for your masterpiece! This winter we're making a quilt that's the perfect size to decorate your wall or curl up under this winter. So come join us, bring your friends, or come and make new friends as you begin your quilting adventures!

Four Sessions-Mondays, Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 6, 6:00 - 9:00pm

Class Fee: $80

 

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Beyond the Basics

Instructor: Terri Nussbaum

 

Go just beyond the first steps. Learn curved piecing, inset seams, 54-60 angles, quarter square triangles and how to set a quilt on the diagonal. Fun techniques to help you through a life time of quilting experiences.

Five Sessions-Tuesdays, Jan 13, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm,

Class Fee: $80.00

 

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Beginning Machine Quilting

Instructor: Bobette Weimer

 

Have you been trying to figure out what the “secret” is to quilting your quilts? It’s no secret—I'll show you the tips and techniques you need to be a successful machine quilter. Anyone can do it! With a little practice, you'll be quilting all your projects this year - come join the fun! We are offering this class 2 times during this period.

One Session-Saturday, Jan 31, 1:00 - 4:00pm OR Thursday Apr 30, 6:00 - 9:00pm

Class Fee: $30.00

 

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Photo Transfer

Instructor: Bobette Weimer

 

Preserve your pictures in a quilt. Make an heirloom quilt to pass down for generations to come. Bobette will show you the tips and tricks of photo transfer using Printed Treasures. Then she will help with ideas for setting the blocks and finishing the quilt.

One Session-Saturday, Mar 21, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Class Fee: $25.00

 

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Beginning Embroidery

Instructor: Ann Koch

 

Welcome this new (to our shop) instructor. In this class you will learn 8 of the most basic embroidery stitches. You will create you own sampler, you will learn how to create your own design and how to transfer designs. When you are finished you will have a piece suitable for a pillow or a wall hanging.

Two Sessions-Tuesday, Mar 24, Apr 7, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Class Fee: $25.00

 

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Paper Piecing

Instructor: Colleen Castner

 

Paper piecing, always a topic of conversation in the shop and quite a challenge for most of us! One of our own staff members enjoys paper piecing and is very experienced at it.  She is willing and excited to share her knowledge of the craft. Join Colleen and learn the technique of paper piecing to ad to your repertoire of quilting techniques.

One Session - Friday Jan 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Class Fee: $25.00

 

Accessories

 

Sewing Roll

Instructor: Michele Wise

 

Want a very portable and beautiful sewing roll to take your applique`, stitchery and hand quilting projects with you. This will be a two part class where you will hand stitch and embellish a garden of flowers and the next time we meet finish up the sewing roll with a minimum of quilting.

Two Sessions - Saturdays,  Feb 7, Mar 7, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Class Fee: $25.00

 

 

 

 

      

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