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Class Schedule

 

  Novice:

No quilting experience

 

♥♥  Beginner:

Comfortable with the basics

 

♥♥♥  Intermediate:

Ready for new techniques

 

♥♥♥♥  Advanced:

Seasoned quilter needing a challenge

 

Listed in Date order:

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Pop Art ♥♥

A beginner’s next step! Large fusible appliqué pieces, minimal piecing, and some colorful fabric choices make this an easy project with lots of appeal.

Sunday, July 11, 11:00 - 5:00

Instructor:  Jane Quiring

Fee:  $30 + pattern

 

Stepping Stones ♥♥

 

Find 8 fat quarters from the same color family and make this lap-sized quilt in a day.  It's a perfect class for a beginner or anyone wanting to learn a quick method for sewing a patchwork quilt.

Tuesday, July 13, 11:00 – 5:00

Instructor:  Cathy Thomas

Fee:  $35

 

Hand Quilting ♥

Learn the simple technique of hand quilting in one day. Make a beautiful wall hanging or pillow from your choice of pre-printed designs.

Sunday, July 18, 1:00 - 4:00

Instructor:  Carrie Fondi

Fee:  $25

 

Chit Chat Back Sack ♥♥

A cute mini sized bag sure to delight any child.  “Curvy wurvy” quilt piecing gives lots of creative possibilities to this draw strap bag.

Monday & Thursday, 10:30 - 1:30

July 19 & 22

Instructor:  Cleo Gisler

Fee: $30 + pattern

 

Pillowcase for Teens ♥

This is a great project to get you comfortable with using a sewing machine. Three coordinating fabrics make this pillowcase a fun and easy project that’s perfect to take on summer sleepovers.

Tues., July 20, 12:00 – 4:00

Instructor:  Michelle Craft

Fee:  $15  

Patriotic Pinwheels  ♥♥

Pinwheels make this quilt a fun project. It would be great made with coordinating fabric, 30's prints, or scrappy. The sample is a wall hanging, but you can easily adjust the pattern to make any size that you desire.

Saturday, July 24, 10:30 - 4:30

Instructor:  Kathy McLean

Fee:  $35 + book

 

Woolie Buddies ♥

Stitch these three adorable ornaments for your Christmas tree or as a gift for someone.  This project combines wool appliqué with Plumcute Designs signature bent spoon handles.  It is fast, fun, and super easy.  All levels of stitchers welcome.

Sunday, July 25, 1:00 - 4:00

Instructor:  Tracy Souza

Fee:  $20 + kit

 

Teen Quilt Camp ♥

Come beat the summer heat with some friends for this fun opportunity to learn how to quilt. Ten fat quarters and a border will make this lap quilt. This class is open to teens, ages 11 -17.

Monday - Thursday, 1:00 – 5:00

July 26, 27, 28 & 29

Instructor:  Michelle Craft

Fee:  $60 + pattern

 

 

Flippin Roses ♥♥

Learn to make roses using this flip and sew technique. Then sew your squares together for a garden of rose blooms.

Sunday, August 1, 11:00 - 5:00

Instructor:  Cathy Thomas

Fee:  $35

 

Beginning Quilting ♥

In these three basic classes you learn firsthand what is involved in making a quilt.  You will explore how to cut accurately, sew precisely and press properly, along with strip piecing, continuous sewing, binding and “sew” much more.

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00, August 4, 11, 18 ~or~

Instructor:  Connie Ward

Fee:  $50

 

 

Mini Whole Cloth ♥♥♥

This class is geared toward the quilter who can do simple machine quilting basics but wants to learn how to stitch more elaborate designs. You will learn to quilt feather designs and borders and even add some decorative background quilting designs. 

Thursday, August 5, 10:30 – 4:30

Instructor:  Jill Schumacher

Fee:  $50

 

Sleeps Six Bird House ♥♥

Learn the art of using fusible web and machine appliqué while making this delightful birdhouse wall hanging.

Saturday, August 7, 10:30 - 4:30

Instructor:  Kathy McLean

Fee:  $35 + pattern

 

Peppermint Posy ♥

 This basket of Christmas flowers combines simple embroidery stitches and button embellishments to create a project that is delightful.  All levels of stitchers welcome.

Monday, August 9, 6:00 - 9:00

Instructor: Tracy Souza

Fee:  $20 + kit

 

Teen Pretty Patchwork Purse  ♥

This small lined sling bag is perfect for carrying those few essentials for summertime shopping. Options to personalize your bag will also be discussed.

Tuesday, August 10, 12:00 - 5:00

Instructor:  Michelle Craft

Fee:  $30

 

Strips 'n Curves ♥♥

 

Using Louisa Smith’s technique, you will make a multi-colored strata. This strata will be cut using the Basic Set templates, creating a delightful wall hanging.

Saturday, August 14, 11:00 - 5:00

Instructor:  Nancy Candelo

Fee:  $35

 

Samurai Squares ♥♥

A quilt that is easy to piece. If you have been wanting to do a 3 color quilt, this could be the one for you.

Sunday, August 15, 11:00 - 5:00

Instructor:  Jane Quiring

Fee:  $30 + pattern

 

Hawaiian Quilting ♥♥

 

Create an authentic Hawaiian quilt block or pillow using snowflake fabric folding and needle turn appliqué.

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 11:00 - 4:00

Instructor:  Carrie Fondi

Fee:  $30 + book

 

Focus on the Stars ♥♥

Mystery Quilt!

Focus on the fabrics in this mystery class where you will learn a new technique and the importance of color value.

Saturday, August 21, 10:30 - 4:30

Instructor:  Laurie Grant

Fee:  $35

 

Charm Party Tote ♥♥

Have a collection of charm packs? This class is for you! Bags are made from charm squares and are very easy to piece. Choose to make the Charm Party Tote or the Mini Charmer in this class.

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00

August 25 & September 1

Instructor:  Patti Hadrava

Fee:  $30 + pattern

 

Beginning Quilting ♥

In these three basic classes you learn firsthand what is involved in making a quilt.  You will explore how to cut accurately, sew precisely and press properly, along with strip piecing, continuous sewing, binding and “sew” much more.

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00, September 8, 15, 22

Instructor:  Connie Ward

Fee:  $50

 

 

Sunbonnet Sue ♥♥

This will be a fun day of creating and sewing this generational favorite. You will learn Eleanor Burn’s quick and accurate appliqué method by using her pre- printed interfacing for Sunbonnet Sue and Suspender Sam.

Saturday, Sept.11, 11:00 - 5:00 Instructor:  Patti Hadrava

Fee:  $25 + book

 

Kaleidoscope ♥♥♥

Learn Ricky Tim’s technique for making a kaleidoscope that does not involve paper piecing. You can use scraps or a focus fabric to make this gorgeous wall hanging.  Laura just got back from Ricky's seminar in Rocklin and has some great tips to make this complicated looking but easy to make quilt!   

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6:00 - 9:00 &

Saturday, Sept. 18, 10:30 - 4:30

Instructor:  Laura Jansen

Fee:  $35 + DVD

 

  Come Quilt with Jill ♥♥♥

After completing your quilt top, join Jill and learn design layout and how to transfer your selections. Discover  proper marking tools, sandwiching layers and proper quilt care. 

Day 1 –Mark your quilt and prepare it for quilting.

Day 2 –Jill guides you through the quilting process.

Yes, “Quilting Makes the Quilt” so why not start now with creating your heirlooms of tomorrow.

Sunday, Sept.19, 11;00 - 5:00  & Monday, September 20, 10:30 - 4:30

Instructor:  Jill Schumacher

Fee: $85

 

All Cooped Up ♥♥

Join us in this 2 part class where you will learn fusible appliqué and piecing to create this delightful quilt of barns and chickens by McKenna Ryan.

Saturdays, 11:00 - 5:00

September 25 & October 9

Instructor:  Kathy McLean

Fee:  $50 + patterns

 

 

 

 

Class registration and refund policy:

Registration may be completed by phone with a credit card, by mail with a check or in person at A Quilted Heart.  Most classes have a 72 hour no refund cancellation policy.  There are both minimum and maximum class sizes . We recommend you sign up early to secure your place in the class.  Also, be sure the  minimum has been reached before you purchase your supplies, as classes not meeting the minimum  may be canceled. 

 

Class Policy Reminder

As popular as many of our classes are, our classroom seating is limited. So, we ask you to refrain from inviting guests who are not registered for the class to attend with you.

 

 


 

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