Classes
It is our goal to provide you with interesting and enjoyable classes. 
To do this we often bring in national teachers that we need to book 2 -3 years in advance. 
Because of travel arrangements they need to make, we need to let the teachers know a month in advance
if there are enough students interested in the class for the teacher to come. 
We ask that when you see a class offered by a national (Guest) teacher that you know you will want to take to please register early. 
This helps us to know if we can assure the teacher we have enough students for the teacher to come.
Classes will be canceled if enrollment is too low to hold the class.  You may want to purchase supplies after the enrollment close date to be sure the class will be held.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel a class you have registered for you must contact the shop 7 days prior to the class in order to receive a refund.
2417-C Lawndale Drive    Greensboro, NC 27408   336.545.5558
Hours:  Monday - Saturday  10 - 5:30  & Sunday 1-5
BEGINNING QUILTMAKING   Tues, Mar. 2nd class rescheduled for Wed. Mar 3
Date:  Tuesday Evening, Feb 9, 16 & 23 , Mar 2 ,9  & 16       -OR -    Time:  6:00PM - 8:30PM 
         Tuesday Evening:  May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, & 15  
                                    OR
        Thursdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4 & 11                  -OR-    Time:  10:30AM-1:00PM   
         Thursdays, May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 & 17
Professional Instructors:  Debbie Bailey/Sigrid Kenny                              Class Fee:  $75

While sewing the Rail Fence pattern you will learn how to use the latest quiltmaking tools. Learn to sew a consistent ¼" seam, how to add borders, binding, sleeves and labels. You'll get tips on selecting and arranging fabric. Learn to baste your small quilt top using hand basting, spray basting or the pin baste method. Sample two different kinds of batting. Find out which needle and thread to use, and see which tools are best suited for marking your quilt top. Finally, you'll learn to quilt your top, handle the machine, fabric, batting and thread ends. Sign up early for this very popular class!  Minimum enrollment  is 6 students    Supply List      Register

Becky Goldsmith

It's All About Color - Lecture
Date:  Thurs.  May 6, 2010                                                  Time:  7:30PM   ClassFee:  $20

We walk around with our eyes open - but how much do we really see? It's amazing what you can learn about color just by paying attention! I'll share with you what I've figured out about color over the years and how I use what I've learned in my quilts.   Register

Whirlygig
Date:  Fri & Sat.  May 7 & 8, 2010                                       Time:  10:30-4:30  Class Fee:  $85
On the first day you will learn foundation paper piecing. Our foundation papers are a little bit different and we think you will appreciate that difference. You'll make the foundation pieced arcs and learn how to sew those curved units together into a block.

Next you will learn to appliqué the Piece O' Cake way! You will learn easy template making and how to make and use a placement overlay for appliqué. Time in class will be spent perfecting your invisible applique stitch while you learn how to handle a variety of needleturn applique techniques.    Register      Supply List   
 


QUILTER'S ACADEMY
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month
Date:    Jan. 11 - June 14, 2010          Time:    1:00 - 4:00PM  -or-    6:00 - 9:00PM   
Instr:  Karen Pervier      Class Fee:  $100 -Includes Book

This is the first in a series of classes to help you build your quiltmaking skills giving you a firm foundation.  This is for both beginners and advanced quilters  Each month you will do a new project that will offer new challenges and techniques to help you build your skill level.  Prerequisite:  You must have made a quilt before.   Supply List         .  Register 


FIFTH FRIDAY SIT N SEW

Dates - 2010:  July 30th, Oct. 29th, Dec. 31st

Time:  6:00PM - 12:00AM                          Class Fee:  $5.00

Come and bring a sewing project: garment, decor, quilts, what ever you like.  Plan to stay all evening for food, good fun and sewing.Register
                                                             KAREN STONE

CLAMSHELL QUILT

Date:   Sat. & Sun. March 20 & 21                     Time:    10:30 - 4:30PM
Instr:  Karen Stone         Class Fee:  $125

Improvisational hand & machine patchwork & appliqué techniques. Bring fabrics that you love and want to work with. In class you will discuss overall color planning and techniques.
       Register        Supply List       


HARRIET HARGRAVE

Mark Your Quilt
Date:  Wed., April 7th                                                           Time:  10:30 - 4:30
Intr:  Harriet Hargrave        Class Fee:  $75
Learn how to mark your quilt for quilting.      Register  

Mastering Heirloom Machine Quilting
Date:  Thurs. & Fri., April 8 & 9    Time:  10:30 - 4:30
Instr:  Harriet Hargrave     Class Fee:  $200
Machine quilting techniques that will turn quilt tops into heirlooms in a fraction of the time it takes to hand quilt will be taught. The actual sewing is a small part of machine quilting, and the beginning of the class is lecture, filled with valuable information so that the student knows what to expect and how to avoid the pitfalls along the way. A thorough discussion of preparing the quilt top to quilt, workspace, threads, needles, etc., will be covered.                                    Register    


Mastering Machine Applique
Date:  Sat. & Sun, April 10 & 11    Time:  10:30 - 4:30
Instr:  Harriet Hargrave      Class Fee:  $200
Enjoy learning true, professional techniques for beautiful machine appliqué. The latest products will be covered, as well as tried and true methods for achieving perfect appliqué by machine. Mock Hand appliqué techniques will give a hand appliqué appearance, and is Harriet's "instant gratification" technique. Perfect satin stitch is another option..        Register    


ELECTRIC QUILT (EQ) SOFTWARE
Date: Saturday, April 17
Instructor: Mary Ellen Kranz  
Beginners Introduction Class (Session A)         Time:  10:30 - 1
Beyond the Basics (Session  B)                       Time:  2 - 4:30                          
Class Fee:  $30 for one session or $50 for both

Sssion A: Learn to use this top-rated quilt software package in a friendly, encouraging and creative environment. Choose from EQ’s huge library of quilt blocks and fabrics to create numerous versions of your quilt, with different settings, fabrics, and borders - in minutes! Learn to draw your own blocks, try out color schemes, and print foundation patterns, templates and yardage calculations.
Session B: Once you know the EQ basics, learn to use this powerful quilting software to create more advanced, intricate quilt designs. Explore various grid and free-form settings. Try multiple border options. Practice drawing curved and straight lines while making blocks 
Supply List       Register
JEWEL BOX

Date:  Tues., Mar 23, Apr 13 & 20         Time:  6:00-8:30
Date:   Thurs. Mar 25,  Apr  15 & 22      Time:  10:30-1:00
Instrs:  Debbie Bailey/Sigrid Kenny        Class Fee:  $55

The Jewel Box is the perfect quilt to make from scraps with a few treasures thrown in.  You will love the easy ways the pieces fit together.  This class is for all skill levels.  Supply List    Registration


BOSTON COMMONS
Date:    Wed., April 14, 28 & May12           Time:  6:00 - 9:00PM
Instr:  Sigrid Kenny         Class Fee:  $55

Boston Commons is one of the more perfect bed quilt patterns.  Looks beautiful on the bed!  Eleanor Burns combines strip piecing & innovative contstruction with lots of open spaces for beautiful quilting.
Fabric requirements are for queen size quilt - see the book if you wish to make a different size. Supply List            Registration  
 

Georgia Bonesteel
Seminole Sky
Date:  Friday, June 4th                                              Time:  10:30 - 4:30
                                                                                  Class Fee:  $65

My inspiration is derived from a century of quilt making by our foremothers.  My mountain wall hanging is an original design inspired by the Blue Ridge range.  The technique is a piece and re-piece method so it is named Seminole Skies.

CRACKED POTS
Date:  May 11,  June 8,July 13 & Aug 10                           Time:  2:00-4:00PM
Instr:  Barbara Wellnitz        Class Fee:  $65

This is the perfect quilt for that "stash" you want to use.  This class meets once a month for 4 months.
Quilt finishes 80x80      Supply List                  Register         
                
                         
BOW TIE FANS  (Stack N Whack)
Date:  Saturday, May 22nd                                  Time:  10:30AM - 4:30PM
Instr:  Debbie Bailey                                              Class Fee:  $45

Imagine taking one piece of fabric and having each fan in the quilt look like it was made from a different fabric,  You will use piecing and machine appliqué techniques in this class.  .  This class is a lot of fun!
Register     Supply List               
                 
                                                                                                    RACHEL CLARK
2 DAY FITTED JACKET CLASS
Dates:  Friday & Saturday,  August 6 & 7
Instructor:  Rachel       Fee:  $150

This class will focus on fitting, fabric selection, design, and construction. As a two-day class the first day will focus on fitting, fabric selection, design options and customization. The second day will focus on garment construction.  Skill Level: Beginner