100 Exchange Street • Marshall • Michigan 49068 • Tel.: (269) 781-9450

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May 12, 2009

Beginning Quilting …Lori
Date: Three hour sessions; Sundays; June 7 & 28, July26  all from 1 - 4
Description: You want to make a quilt and don’t know where to start or you just want to brush up on your skills. Lori will teach you the basics; from choosing fabric, to using the tools and accurate construction techniques. Your skill will grow as you make increasingly difficult blocks.
Cost: $60 plus book
 
Machine Quilting …Joyce
Dates: Tuesday June 30 or Saturday July 18 from 10 - 4
Description: Here are the basics of machine quilting. You will learn how to set up your machine, the needles, threads and notions to use and free motion stitching. There is ample time for hands on practice.
Cost: $40
 
Machine Quilting II…Joyce
Date: Saturday May 16 from 10 – 4
Description: This class concentrates on choosing designs to use in quilting. Bring your tops to discuss what to use to compliment your quilt.
You will also practice additional designs.
Cost: $40
 
English Paper Piecing…Gail
Date: Friday May 22 from 10 – 4
Description:Hexagons and more…choose a floral wall hanging or sampler quilt to learn this classic technique.
Cost: $30 plus book or pattern and materials
 
Embellish It!…Pat
Date: Saturday May 23 from 10 – 4
Description:Create the bunny runner from Kim Diehl’s Simple Seasons or embellish your own creation in this class on three dimensional appliqué.
Cost: $35 plus book
 
Creating Quilt Labels…Joyce
Date: Thursday May 28 from 1 – 4
Description:Your quilt labels can be simple or elaborate. You will make some of your own in class and Joyce will show you how to do others.
Cost: $20 plus kit
 
Basic Paper Piecing…Joyce
Date: Friday May 29 from 10 - 2
Description: Joyce starts with a small wreath from MH Designs to teach the basics of this technique.
Cost: $35 plus pattern
 
Jelly Bags...Laura
Date: Wednesday June 10 from 5:30 – 7:30
Description:Bags from Jelly Rolls! Laura will teach you the basic bag and several additions. Once you know the basics, your imagination is the only limit.
Cost: $20 plus pattern
 
African Fire Flower…Joyce
Date: Friday June 12 from 10 – 4
Description:This striking quilt from Birch Creek Designs is a great way to use a collection of related stash. Asymmetrical hand or machine appliqué completes the top.
Cost: $40 plus pattern
 
Raw Edge Machine Applique…Sharon
Date: Friday June 19 from 10 – 4
Description: Take your choice of one of Amy Bradley’s Seasoned Quilter Banners. Sharon will guide you through the fused and blanket stitched construction. (The shop model is enlarged 100%)
Cost: $35 plus pattern
 
Hearts & Flowers...Joyce
Date: Tuesday June 23 from 10 – 4
Description:Make just one, or all of these beautiful hand appliquéd blocks. Learn Joyce’s tips and tricks in this all day class.
Cost: $40 plus book
 
 
Wild Pincushions...Laura
Date: Wednesday June 24 from 5:30 – 7:30
Description:Everybody loves pincushions! Come make some wild ones with Laura.
Cost: $25 includes magazine & template material
 
Piccadilly Baskets...Joyce
Date: Friday June 26 from 1 – 5
Description: Hand embroidery and appliqué combine to make a small quilt that charms everyone who sees it.
Cost: $25 plus pattern
 
New York Beauty Wall hanging…Gail
Date: Friday July 10 from 10 – 4
Description: This New York Beauty variation by Valori Wells is smashing in batiks. Choose your fabrics and Gail will show you how to put them together.
Cost: $35 plus book
 
Kwik Krazy Quilt...Mary Smith
Date: Friday July 17 from 10 – 4
Description: Stack, slice, shuffle and sew back together. This is the time to use all those fancy stitches on your sewing machine for embellishing.
Cost: $25
 
One Block Wonder Encore...Gail
Date: Saturdays; July 26 & August 22 from 10 - 4
Description:  That fabulous One Block Wonder with hollow cubes for added interest. Gail will teach the basic technique, and then show you how to add cubes for a truly unique look. Some piecing experience is necessary.
Cost: $45 plus book
 
Nine Patch by Design...Mary Smith
Date: Tuesday August 11 from 10 – 4
Description: Another stack and shuffle, this easy quilt can be soft and soothing or bright and bold. Come and enjoy.
Cost: $35
 

Monthly

 
 Redwork Friday
Date: Starts June 5th from 10 – 4
Description: Come every first Friday for redwork. Stitch on your current project or choose one of the many patterns we have here.
Cost: $5/month plus pattern the first month
 
Home Sweet Home...Pat
Date: Every second Saturday from 10 – 4
Description: Yes, some are still working on Home Sweet Home. Others are doing Pumpkins, UFOs or other projects. This started two years ago in January and people are still joining. It has grown to an all day sit and sew. Come join us every month or just occasionally.
Cost: $5/month
 
Aunt Millie’s Garden…Pat
Date: Every third Sunday from 12 – 4
Description: Come work on your garden or just sit and sew.
Cost: $5/month
 
Stash Busters…Gail
Date: Every second Sunday starting in March from 12 - 4
Description: Use it up, trade it, organize it or just pet it.
Cost: $5/month
 
 
Dear Jane…Gail
Date: Every first Sunday starting in February from 12 – 4
Description: Come on in for an old fashioned sewing bee with Civil War fabrics.
Cost: $5/month