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Class Descriptions
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
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#101
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"Simple Simon" - Mark Lipinski (National Teacher)
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and continued from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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$65.00
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Class Size: 30
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Skill Level: Beginner
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There is just about no quilt that comes together faster than these quick-to-piece
Simple Simon blocks. The best part is that using this pattern's method of cutting
and piecing you will learn ways to create up to 70 different unique quilt designs
using the two simple blocks! After taking the class, you'll be able to transform
every quilt block that you come across in a book, magazine or pattern into your very
own creation! Frankly, you'll never look at a quilt block the same again! Plus, even
a quilter without a whole lot of piecing experience will be able to create a queen
sized quilt in just about the same amount of time as piecing a run-of-the-mill crib
size quilt! That's why the Simple Simon is the perfect quilt to make to give to a
friend or family member as a token of your affection and good wishes.
Now don't go looking online for a finished Simple Simon. I guess you can but you'll
be defeating the purpose of the whole lesson. This is a class that will challenge
your creative spirit and teach you how to turn any hum drum, run-of-the-mill pattern
into something unique and totally yours.
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#102 
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"Swizzle Sticks" - Kathleen Moorhead Johnson
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and continued from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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$40.00
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Class Size: 20
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Technique(s) to be Learned: Simple piecing
It's no longer a mystery and back by popular demand. Don't miss the one you wish
you would have taken in 2009. This was the mystery class for the 2008 festival and was
so well received that Kathy has added it to her pattern line. Use a fun stripe
fabric for the swizzle sticks, add an interesting background and coordinating prints. Pattern fee: $8.00.
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#103
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"Prairie Points: Ordinary and Extraordinary Embellishments" - Sharon Hovey
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$20.00
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Class Size: 20
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Skill Level: Beginner
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The fabric folding techniques to create nested and overlapping prairie points will
be demonstrated. A variety of design applications of this fabric folding technique
will be shown and discussed. These applications will include options for quilts,
wall hangings, bags and garments. A whimsical wall hanging made of fun-folded
pinwheels will be made during the class. Also demonstrated will be a one piece back
and binding method for your creation. This project is scrap and fat quarter friendly
and can be embellished with three buttons.
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#104
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"Four Corners Apron" - Merry Green
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$20.00
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Class Size: 20
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Technique(s) to be Learned: Straight Sewing
This square or 4 corner apron is quick-to-make and perfect for the beginning sewer but clever enough
to appeal to all sewers. Selecting the coordinating fabrics is SO easy because it looks good in
everything. Whether modern, cottage, Christmas, or barbecue, the apron takes on the personality of
the fabric! By the way, it's very comfortable AND flattering! Adjustments in size are made by the
length of the neck strap on the apron - 23" to 26" for small, medium, or large. This is a great
project for those intending to give an apron as a gift-customizing it for the receiver's personality
by using themed fabrics. Pattern fee $8.
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#105
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"Lazy, Wild and Wonderful" - Norma Lee Miller
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and continued from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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$40.00
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Class Size: 20
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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Technique(s) to be Learned: Lazy Angle Ruler
In this class the participants will learn how to make four different blocks using the Lazy Angle
Ruler. This is a quick and easy piecing technique and none of these blocks will be difficult to
construct. Each block teaches a more advanced technique for using the Lazy Angle ruler. I actually
think the more advanced the blocks become the easier they are to make. Once you learn the technique
of making blocks using the Lazy Angle Ruler you will be able to use it to make some awesome quilts
and/or borders using this tool. The design potential with this tool is astounding. The finished size
of the wall hanging will be approximately 30-inches square.
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#106
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"To Border or Not to Border, That is the Question" - Kris Jacobson
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$5.00
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Class Size: 39
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A Lecture
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Tired of plain old borders or you need to enlarge the quilt and want it to look part of the quilt? You
want to spice things up a bit. How about adding pieced or appliqué borders. Here are some ideas for
borders along with tips on determining the size and mitering those corners.
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#107
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"Tips and Tricks for Free Motion Quilting" - Kris Jacobson
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$5.00
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Class Size: 30
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A Lecture
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Bring your drawing pad and pencil and we will work on ideas for free motion quilting without marking
your quilt. We will also look at references you may want to have and tools that help you do your
quilting. I have lots of examples to show.
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#108
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"Thread Catcher" - Julie Mehlhoff
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$5.00
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Class Size: 30
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A DEMO
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It's amazing how one little thing can make such a difference - but this thread catcher really does! Perfect for your
sewing room and happily accepts all the scraps and bits of thread you feel like brushing away. Keep your table and
floor clean and let the thread catcher do all the work.
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#109
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"Sweet Little Mystery Quilt" - Roberta Flannigan
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$20.00
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Class Size: 20
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Technique(s) to be Learned: Mystery
I am excited about designing this "sweet little mystery" quilt for this mystery
class. If you are tired of deciding what pattern to try let me choose for you! You
will enjoy creating this "sweet little mystery" quilt and of course it will be a
surprise which adds to the fun. You pick your colors and fabrics and I pick the
pattern. When choosing your fabrics, think along the lines of your favorite flavors
(lemon-lime, strawberry, bubble gum, etc.) Together we will create something you
will be very proud of showing your friends or giving as a gift. $5 pattern fee.
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#110
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"Some Like it Red Hot" - Kathy Cameron
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$20.00
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Class Size: 20
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Technique(s) to be Learned: Four-Patch, Half Square Triangles and Squares and
Scrappy
Some like it Red, some like it Hot and Some Like it Red Hot! This pattern uses
different sizes of block units to change the size of the block for different
projects: mini, baby/wall hanging or throw. Pattern uses 4-patches and half square
triangles. This quilt can be done scrappy. A few fabric kits will be available
through the instructor.
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#111
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"Setting Up Your Sewing Space for Little or No Money" - Kris Jacobson
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$5.00
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Class Size: 30
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A Lecture
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You like the look of one of those Koala sewing set ups but not the price. Here are
some ideas for those cash challenged people like me who want to spend their money on
fabric and not on furniture. There are tips for the handyman and non-handyman
alike. Also feel free to bring any ideas to share with the crowd.
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#112
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"It's All About Food" - Faye Grandalen
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$5.00
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Class Size: 30
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A Trunk Show
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Experience life, or in our case quilting, one delicious bite at a time! Step into
the bake shop, if you dare, and discover the mouth watering, non-calorie samples
featuring jelly rolls, layer cakes, turn-overs, honey buns, sweet rolls, charm packs
and cotton candy. There are no recipes or well-known chefs in my collection, only
samples; some containing my own "secret ingredients" and some commercially
produced. Remember, all of the calories have been cut from these sweet treats!
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