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#7: Machine Quilting 1
Nancy is truly an artist with thread! You'll learn the basics of (and have fun with!) free-motion quilting as you experiment on a pre-printed sampler fabric panel that gives you nine unique blocks, three motifs, and 16 border patterns. Along with Nancy's special brand of encouragement and personal tips, you'll have Skillbuilder Companion guidebook as a valuable reference, resource, and reminder as you increase your skills. You'll use our sewing machine with a walking foot and a darning foot.
Instructor: Nancy Walsh
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Saturday, Oct 16 -- 9 am - noon

#150: Super Simple Quilting
Want to learn to quilt? This is the perfect class for beginners! You will learn to rotary cut, to strip piece, and to achieve that perfect 1/4-inch seam allowance as you create this rail fence pattern. From the first cut to the last stitch, you will go home with a quilt top at the end of the day. Your class fee includes the pattern and fabrics. We'll have all the tools ready to assure you have the "right stuff" to be successful.
Instructor: Kay Buffington
Class Format: One 5-hour class
Class Fee: $55
When: Offered the second Saturday of every month from 11 am - 4 pm: Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11

#151: Super Simple Quilt Finish
This is the follow-up class to Super Simple Quilting (which is a prerequisite) to learn how to layer your rail fence quilt top with batting and backing, to machine quilt it, and to finish with binding. You are now officially a quilter!
Instructor: Nancy Walsh
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Offered the third Saturday of each month from 1 pm - 4 pm: Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18

#30: 9-Patch Quilt
A great class for the confident beginner or someone who wishes to brush up on her skills. Kay will take you through cutting the strips, making the blocks, putting them together, adding borders, layering up, machine quilting, and adding the binding all in this 5-week class. You'll be proud of yourself!
Instructor: Kay Buffington
Class Format: Five 3-hour classes
Class Fee: $54
When: Thursdays, Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2----6 pm - 9 pm

#34: Beginning Quilting: Log Cabin
The Log Cabin block is a favorite for a reason! It bumps up your beginning skills but is still so easy to do. Kay will be showing you the different layouts you can do with this block to give totally different looks. You'll be creating the 9-block square that is perfect for a table topper or baby quilt.
Instructor: Kay Buffington
Class Format: Two 3-hour classes
Class Fee: $30
When: Tuesdays, Oct 5, 19----1 pm - 4 pm

#47: Quilters Take to Class Bag
A perennial favorite, this bag will hold all your needs for any class. There is a pocket for your cutting mat and three pockets on the inside with plenty of room for your fabric and books. Although designed for quilters, it's a great bag for any of your larger carrying needs---or your teenager's!
Instructor: Kay Buffington
Class Format: Two 3-hour classes
Class Fee: $30
When: Thursdays, Oct 7, 14----6 pm - 9 pm

#52: Dresden Plate Candle Mat
Create this striking candle mat —pretty with a centered candle or a bouquet of spring flowers—with colors of the season. Just the body of the wedges are sewn to the background; the tips of the wedges are not sew down but left free.
Instructor: Kay Buffington
Class Format: One 4-hour class
Class Fee: $22
When: Thursday, Sept 16, 1 - 5 pm

#53: Razz-Ma-Tazz
These crazy patch hearts just dance across the quilt! Choose your brightest colors for the hearts, which are then fused to the background and finished with a blanket stitch. It's great for either a baby's quilt or wall hanging.
Instructor: Kay Buffington
Class Format: One 4-hour class
Class Fee: $22
When: Friday, Sept 17, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

#54: Easy Striped Table Runner
The EASIEST project you will ever make--and it looks so intricate! The magic is in the 60 degree triangle ruler that gives you a beautiful table runner from a border or large stripe fabric. Get ready to make many of these for your holiday gift list!
Instructor: Teresa Still
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Thursday, Sept 23----6 pm - 9 pm

#55: Closet Caddy
Although she designed this project for a kid's class, Kay got so many "Hey, I want to make one" comments from you adults that we put this one in the line-up! This closet caddy would be a great gift for many on your gift list--teenagers, travelers, sewer's ….well, anyone!
Instructor: Kay Buffington
Class Format: One 4-hour class
Class Fee: $24
When: Tuesdays, Nov 2----1 pm - 4 pm

#60: Ribbon Illusions
You need to look closely at this quilt to see how the "strips" are "constructed"! Kourtney will show you how to couch many different yarns and fibers to get the look you want. This wall hanging goes together quickly and has many design possibilities.
Instructor: Kourtney Kenzie
Class Format: One 4-hour class
Class Fee: $24
When: Saturday, Sept 4----1 pm - 5 pm

#61: Easy Sweatshirt Jacket
Easy-Breezey! This easy-to-make sweatshirt jacket is flattering to all with its straight lines and mandarin collar. The body is a large crazy patch and the random appliqués are raw edged so there are no points to match or turn under. Cute--and fast!--in black/white, holiday colors, or your favorites.
Instructor: Kourtney Kenzie
Class Format: All day class
Class Fee: $30
When: Saturday, Oct 23----9 am - 3 pm

#63: Paper Piecing: Halloween Pumpkin
Sue is all about paper piecing. and you will be, too, when you take one of her four classes scheduled during September through November. This class will help you get a jump on Halloween decorating with an adorable pumpkin. The finished block would be a great pillow front, small wall hanging, or stretched over a canvas square.
Instructor: Sue Cook
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Saturday, Sept 4----9 am - noon

#64: Paper Piecing: Cartwheeling Santa Claus
This class starts you on your holiday decorating with a cartwheeling Santa Claus. The finished block would be a great pillow front, small wall hanging, or stretched over a canvas square.
Instructor: Sue Cook
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Saturday, Oct 30----9 am - noon

#65: Paper Piecing: Holiday Bells
This class adds to your holiday decorating with a great bell to ring in the season. The finished block would be a great pillow front, small wall hanging, or make many for a long table runner.
Instructor: Sue Cook
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Saturday, Nov 27----9 am - noon

#66: Paper Piecing: Gingerbread Man
This class adds to your holiday decorating for the kids. This "Catch Me if You Can" gingerbread man finished block would be a great pillow front, small wall hanging, or a holiday pillowcase.
Instructor: Sue Cook
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Saturday, Nov 27----1 pm - 4 pm

Quiltsmart...quilt smarter, not harder!

#56: Quiltsmart Series: Mariner's Compass
Don't shy away from all of these points! Each one is made the perfect size using the Quiltsmart method of applique. You must love accuracy and precision--both are mandatory here!
Instructor: Megan Wilson
Class Format: Two 3-hour classes
Class Fee: $30
When: Wednesdays, Oct 6, 13----10 am - 2 pm

#56: Quiltsmart Series: Pumpkin Seed
Circles and inner star shpaes are now easy! Each one is made the perfect size using the Quiltsmart method of applique. Choice of fabric definitely sets the look with this one. This is a technique class—fall in love with it and apply it to your chosen project.
Instructor: Janice Taccone
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Tuesday, Nov 9 ----10 am - 1 pm

#77: Purse of the Month Club - Sept
This month, you'll be creating the Captivating Cell Phone Caddy, which comes in three sizes for the Blackberry, iPhone, and many others. It's a youthful, whimsical, and fabulously coordinated accessory which boasts a key ring.
Instructor: Janice Taccone
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Thursdays, Sept 2----10 am - 1 pm

#77: Purse of the Month Club - Oct
This month, you'll be creating the As You Wish Purse: Posh or Playful? You'll be making the basic purse with some crosshatch quilting added. Your choice if you want the funky flowers!
Instructor: Janice Taccone
Class Format: One 4-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Thursdays, Oct 7----10 am - 2 pm

#77: Purse of the Month Club - Nov
This month, you'll be creating the Huntington Hobby bag. It's a stylish unstructured bag with zipper top, outside zipper pocket, and two inside pockets.
Instructor: Janice Taccone
Class Format: One 5-hour class
Class Fee: $24
When: Thursday, Nov 4----10 am - 3 pm

EMBROIDERY CLASSES

Don't have an embroidery machine? Stop in or give us a call and we'll help you decide the right machine for you to begin.

#96: Embroidery Club: Lace Star Ornament
These free-standing lace ornaments are beautiful, clever, and easy to do! You'll be creating the 3D Star in class…and while you're waiting for the design to stitch out, you'll get a surprise guest speaker!
Instructor: Janice Taccone
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $10 refundable at class
When: Wednesday, Sept 15----Noon - 3 pm OR 6 pm - 9 pm

#97: Embroidery Club: In the Hoop Pincushions!
Katherine has done a book with Eileen Roche on pincushions embroidered in the hoop…and you’re the first class she'll be sharing it with! You'll be creating the primrose petals on chalked fabric (see closeup), complete with the emery leaf.
Instructor: Katherine Artines
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $10 refundable at class
When: Wednesday, Oct 20----Noon - 3 pm OR 6 pm - 9 pm

#98: Embroidery Club:
New from Baby Lock Tech Don't you just love surprises! Even we aren't sure of this month's club project because we'll be bringing it home from Baby Lock Tech at the end of August. Guaranteed it will something fun!
Instructor: Judy Fenton
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $10 refundable at class
When: Wednesday, Nov 17----Noon - 3 pm OR 6 pm - 9 pm

#100 Espire Inspirations Club
On the second Thursday of each month, you can join Judy to learn about the different functions of your Espire. So often we only know those areas that we tend to use frequently. However, this versatile machine has many, many wonderful tools and techniques that make it great and this is your chance to learn about them. The only supply for you to purchase for all 11 classes is the Espire Inspirational Guide. You may register for each of the 11 classes or for individual ones.
Instructor: Judy Fenton
Class Format: One 1 1/2-hour class
Class Fee: None
When: Second Thursday of each month, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9 ----Noon - 1:30 pm

TRY SOMETHING NEW!

#255: Two Day Fall Splendor Workshop
Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, Lennie Honcoop returns for an encore visit bringing her new leaves pattern for a hands-on 2-day workshop.

In Lennie's easy no-sew appliqué method, fused template shapes are finished with fusible ribbon, giving definition and subtle dimension to every piece. Ribbons and template shapes are then shaded using permanent fabric markers. Hot fix crystals add an optional finishing touch of glitter.    During class, Lennie will have time to share her other projects and stories with you. She is truly delightful and we love to have her with us whenever she is in town.

#255 Two-Day Fall Splendor Workshop: Friday & Saturday, October 1 & 2 10 a.m. 4 p.m. each day
$50 class fee
Fabric kits are available for purchase (includes pattern, all fabrics for quilt top, and hot ribbon) or buy pattern and choose your own fabrics.
See her art at www.dutchquilter.com

#62: Paintstiks 4-Patch Pillow
Come play with Paintstiks! Whether your new to them, or have used them before, here's a great opportunity to learn tips and techniques with Kourtney's 4-Patch Pillow. Kourtney has studied with both Shelly Stokes of Cedar Cannon and Laura Murray of Laura Murray Designs so she knows her "stiks"!
Instructor: Kourtney Kenzie
Class Format: One 4-hour class
Class Fee: $24
When: Saturday, Oct 30----1 pm - 5 pm

Hand Work Classes

#9: Beginning Hand Appliqué
Want to achieve great results in hand appliqué with minimal effort? This is your workshop! You will learn how to get sharp points and smooth curves using the templar and starch technique. This method makes beginners look like pros. You'll also be learning how to appliqué the shapes onto a background using the invisible appliqué stitch.
Instructor: Marcy Scott
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Monday, Oct 11----1 pm - 4 pm or 6 pm - 9 pm

#12: Intro to Hand Quilting
Return to a more leisurely pace with the time-honored art of hand quilting.   Marcy will guide you through the basics, offering her own special techniques honed from years of experience with many different types of hand work.
Instructor: Marcy Scott
Class Format: One 3-hour class
Class Fee: $18
When: Monday, Oct 18----1 pm - 4 pm or 6 pm - 9

CLASSES

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Thursday: 10 a.m. -7 p.m.
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Erie, PA 16509

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