Quilt Class Dates:

Time for our first meeting: Please let me know which meeting you're planning to attend so that I can plan accordingly. I haven't had any feedback on what you'd like to learn at this class so we're going to learn about some quilting basics and I'll have some handouts for you(which is why I need to know how many of you are coming to each meeting). I will also use this meeting to get a feel for how you want this group to serve you. If you have an existing project or a meddlesome sewing machine please bring it to this class. 

Also, please let me know if you will be bringing children to this meeting, and how many. I want to be prepared.

The first meeting will be:
Saturday, May 4 at 11am at my home 

The second meeting will be:
Monday, May 13 at 9am at my home

Both meetings will cover the same topics. I have a few "group project" ideas too. Hope to see you all there.

If you have any future suggestions for days and times for classes please let me know. I haven't heard from anyone yet on this, but wanted to get started. If you don't have a machine don't be discouraged. I have a few so you can still participate.

Thanks,

Quilt Group Class Topic Options

I'd like to meet 2x monthly, once during the day and once in the evening (for those busy during the day). The same lesson will be taught both times so you don't have to try to make it to both classes. 

Feel free to ask all the questions you want, this group is a great place for that because many of us may have the same question and here we can all discuss the answers.

Here are some topics to cover:

1.Basic Sewing 

A. When to use what stitch on your machine

B. How to make & cut a button hole (and other fastener hints)

C. How to use & read a pattern

D. How to MAKE & mess around with a pattern

-seam allowances

-old garments get a makeover

-test garments

E. Basic repairs

2. Quilting

-triangle measurement cheats

-quilt back & fabric quantity cheats

-essential tools

A. Hand Work

-English Paper Piecing

-Yo Yos

-Cathedral Windows

-Applique

-Embellishments

B. Machine Work-Applique-Basic piecing

-Paper piecing

-Curves

-Fussy cutting

-Crazy Quilting

-Quilt Specific

1.Cheat: Texas Star

2.Rag Quilt

3.Stack & Whack

4.I spy

5.Bargello

C. Finishing

-Edges & binding

-Batting & back

-Sashing & borders

-Threads & quilting

1.hand quilting

2.machine quilting

3.tying

Time Flies

I'll be adding some new things and updating this blog soon. Being in the middle of a 6 month move slows things down quite a bit.

I've added and updated some of the links to the right, check them out!

Quiet Book Classes

Well, classes have been going for a while, and I haven't posted anything. Most of the information is on Facebook.

However, I'll post some generals here:
Class Dates & Times....

Every Thursday 7-9 pm at the Ridge Crest Common Building

Every Saturday 1-4 pm at the Ridge Crest Common Building

(If you need to bring your children and aren't opposed to them watching TV, let me know and I'll see if I can secure the TV keys).

Also, the last class will be Saturday, May 1st! For anyone who isn't finished by that time and still has questions, let me know and I'll be happy to help at my home (I'm just not excited about hauling all of my class stuff to the commons with no hubby and kids in tow). It'll be nice to help all those who haven't finished on a one-on-one basis. Also, some of the women who have/are finished may be willing to help too.

Christmas Decor

I've been pretty pathetic at updating anything lately, but here's the "skinny". We're working on Christmas decor and the next class is scheduled for December 12 at 1pm. If, however, you want to start your patterns for tree skirts and stockings etc... now, give me a call (x5026) and I'd be glad to get you started with a shopping list & patterns.

Remember, you can ALWAYS call me & I'll be happy to help. Happy Sewing!

8th International Art Competition

I finally did it. My 8 collective hours of sleep in the last 3 days have finally paid off, as well as two years of work. Here are a few photos.

I'd like to express special thanks to all of my friends who have helped, offered to help and encouraged me to complete this work. I'd also like to thank Jessica Fort for taking the wonderful pictures!

Next Class

October presents new challenges because we're moving classes from the first and third Thursday to the second and 4th Thursday. This means that we won't have 2 classes during the months of December and November. The next class will be held on Thursday, October 9, the next on Thursday, October 23. Good luck everyone and remember, if you have any questions call, e-mail or comment if you can. See you in a few weeks!