Toastie Toes (Beginning Quilt Class) When made with flannels, this quilt becomes truly "toastie." Regular cotton fabrics will also work well. A great quilt when curling up on the sofa or in front of the fireplace. Instructor: Thomas West Dates: Sunday - January 17, 31 & February 28 Time: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM Price: $45 Toastie Toes (Beginning Quilt Class) When made with flannels, this quilt becomes truly "toastie." Regular cotton fabrics will also work well. A great quilt when curling up on the sofa or in front of the fireplace. Instructor: Thomas West Dates: Tuesday - February 16, March 9 & April 13 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: $45 Jewel Box - (Beginning Quilt Class) Students will learn all the basics of quilt making, how to use rulers and safely handle a rotary cutter. Using chain piecing, two simple blocks combine into a versatile design using a straight set of 4 patches and half square triangles. Instructor: Sue Denton Dates: Thursday - January 21, 28 & February 11 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Price: $45 Jewel Box - (Beginning Quilt Class) Students will learn all the basics of quilt making, how to use rulers and safely handle a rotary cutter. Using chain piecing, two simple blocks combine into a versatile design using a straight set of 4 patches and half square triangles. Instructor: Sue Denton Dates: Saturday - February 13, 27 & March 27 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Price: $45 Drafting Quilt Blocks in Any Size No longer be limited to the quilt blocks you find in books or patterns. Learn to draft your own (or any traditional) pieced quilt block in any size. The first part of the class will teach you the basic skills needed for drafting. In the second half of the class you will draft one of Laura's original house blocks in any size you like, cut the fabrics and begin piecing it together. Instructor: Laura Nownes Dates: Saturday - January 23 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Price: $50 Beginning Paper-Piecing - Flowers in a Row Do you like the look of perfect points and precision piecing? Would you like a simple way to do it? Learn paper-piecing! Take this technique class full of helpful tricks to make a charming flower garden. Instructor: Paula Gallagher Dates: Tuesday - January 26 & February 2 Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Price: $30 Scrappy Friends - Circle Play! If you love scrappy quilts, but haven't wanted to spend the money buying 1/4 yard of 50 different fabrics when you only need a 2 1/2" x 6 1/2' piece, or you have a plentiful stash but no time to cut up all those little pieces, well then, this is the class for you! With the help of some friends (bring some to class with you or/and make new friends in class), you will make scrappy magic circles in a flash! Instructor: Paula Gallagher Dates: Saturday - January 30 Time: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Price: $30 Big Shirt Come make this loose fitting button front shirt. This shirt can be made with several coordinating fabrics for a fun look! Instructor: Donna Weed Dates: Saturday & Sunday - February 6 & 7 Time: Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sun: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Price: $45 Beginning Hand Applique Learn to prepare fabric for applique' using the starch method. This method is an alternative to traditional needle turn applique' and results in very smooth and sharp edges on your applique' pieces. Students will choose their own designs to work on. Instructor: Bobbie Ball Dates: Saturday - February 13 & 27 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Price: $30 Beginning Machine Quilting This class is designed to introduce people to the exciting world of machine quilting. No prior experience is needed. If you have taken machine quilting from another teacher and were left frustrated then this is the class for you. My teaching technique will get rid of the frustration and have you doing complicated feathers, etc. by the end of the class. I have taught hundreds of people how to do this and I can teach you too. All class material will be supplied and the kit is free. This will include practice pieces and a pre-marked panel which will take you from a straight line to feathers in a set logical manner. Instructor: Don Linn Dates: Saturday - February 20 Time: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Price: $55 (includes kit) Tote Bag Learn to make a box bottom for lining, Uses 5" squares, sashing strips, button tab closure and large pockets inside. Quick and easy, minmal quilting. Instructor: Delores Henderson Dates: Saturday - March 13 & 14 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 to 4:00 on Sunday Price: $30 Star Chase Choose a focus fabric for your star center, contrasting fabrics for the star points and flying geese, some background colors and be amazed at how quickly this quilt sews together. Students will learn how to make perfect flying geese using the Quilt in a Day flying geese ruler. Instructor: Bobbie Ball Dates: Saturday - March 27, April 10 & 24 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Price: $40 Beginning Paper-Piecing - Flowers in a Row Do you like the look of perfect points and precision piecing? Would you like a simple way to do it? Learn paper-piecing! Take this technique class full of helpful tricks to make a charming flower garden. Instructor: Paula Gallagher Dates: Saturday - April 10 & 24 Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Price: $30 9 Patch Party This is a technique class. Come have fun using the x-block ruler to make this 9-patch variation. Instructor: Donna Weed Dates: Saturday - April 17 Time: 10:00 AM -5:00 PM Price: $35 Beginning Hand Appliqué Learn to prepare fabric for applique' using the starch method. This method is an alternative to traditional needle turn applique' and results in very smooth and sharp edges on your applique' pieces. Students will choose their own designs to work on. Instructor: Bobbie Ball Dates: Saturday - May 1 & 22 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Price: $30 Design Your Own Quilt How would you like to design your own quilt without drafting and no math (well maybe some math!)? Allow me to help you do just that. By using the EQ6 software, we will be able to design the quilt that you have been wanting to piece. Every quilt will be different. During the first class, you will be choosing your block design and fabric. I will help you with the design, provide you with a pattern and help you with ideas to put it together. Then at the second class, you will be putting your block together. Instructor: Carmen Franklin Dates: Sunday - March 21 & April 18 Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Price: $45 Peacock and Peonies First and foremost the book ‘Moon Dance A Quilters Creative Journey’ is required for this class. By starting with a single design Moon Glow and contemplating a What if scenario, such as, what if this block were turned? Or; what if I change the values in the design or rearrange them differently? The quilter can explore the steps involved in developing a series of unique and beautiful quilts from one simple pattern. These quilts look amazing with Asian and other ethnic fabrics, panels and large floral. Instructor: Carmen Franklin Dates: Sunday - February 21 Time: 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM Price: $35 Through the Windows In this class you will create a beautiful wall hanging using a simple scenic landscape fabric of your choice. You will learn to make mitered corners. This class is tailored for all level of quilters. This is a one day class and at the end of the day you will have a beautiful landscape quilt. Instructor: Loretta Jones Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Dates: Saturday March 6 Price: $40 In The Garden This is a great second quilt for beginners. Building on the basic steps taught in Beginning Quilting, this quilt introduces half- square triangles, set-in and placing blocks on point. Instructor: Thomas West Dates: Sunday - April 11 & 25 Time: 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM Price: $45 Queen B’s 2010 Quilt Challenge Create a beautiful & unique quilt, wall hanging or wearable art using our two Challenge fabrics and any other fabrics you select. Submit your entry by 5:30 PM on Monday November 1st 2010. We’ll display it anonymously on the wall in the shop. Everyone will have the chance to vote on his or her favorite quilt/wall hanging from Nomber 8th to December 5th We’ll reveal the top three at our Challenge Party on Sunday December 12th from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. The Rules: * Both Challenge fabrics must be used in your project in some way. More Challenge fabric is available in the shop while supplies last. * You can use the challenge fabrics alone or in combination with other fabrics of your choice. * Quilts/wall hangings can be no larger than 60” x 60”. * Completed entries must be labeled discreetly & submitted by 5:30 pm on Monday November 1st 2010. Please bring entry in a bag to keep it a secret. * Completed entries will be displayed anonymously in the shop to add to the fun and excitement. 1st Prize: $50.00 Gift Certificate to Queen B’s 2nd Prize: $25.00 Gift Certificate to Queen B’s 3rd Prize: $15.00 Gift Certificate to Queen B’s So come in today and pick up your Quilt Challenge Packet, complete with two half-yards of fabric. The cost is $TBA. You pick the pattern and any other fabrics you’d like to use for your quilt or wall hanging. This is your chance to challenge yourself and be creative! Don’t forget to come into the shop from TBA to TBA to cast your vote for your favorite! Laura's Friendship Club (All Levels) Friends, Food, Sharing & Sewing ... it doesn't get any better. This exciting new club comes to Queen B's beginning in March. Each meeting a pattern and cutting instructions are provided. Just bring your cut pieces and spend the day sewing to create a scrappy friendship quilt. Bring a friend or make new ones; or both! March pattern: Scrappy Spools. Instructor: Laura Nownes Dates: Sunday - March 7 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Price: $40 (includes lunch) Applique' Club (All Levels) Do you want to perfect your spray starch applique’ techniques? Join Bobbie’s club. (Must have prior spray starch applique’experience). The club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Instructor: Bobbie Ball Dates: Tuesday – January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16, March 2 & 16, April 8 & 20, May 4 & 18, June 1 & 15 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Price: Free Hand Quilting Club (All Levels) Perfect your hand quilting skills. Come join Judie for a few hours of hand quilting, conversation & fun. (Must have prior hand quilting experience). The club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Instructor: Judie Moore Dates: Tuesday – January 26, February 23, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Price: $5 Bernie's Tuesday Sewing Circle (All Levels) Created for troubleshooting and helping, this may be what you need to finish that one project. Sign up ahead to reserve your place in any session that suits you and bring any project you need help with (excluding those being taught by other teachers). Attend any number of sessions. Instructor: Bernie Cabrera Dates: Tuesday – January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, & June 1 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Price: $10 UFO 3rd Friday Club (All Levels) Besieged by Un-Finished Objects? This just might be your solution. Bring your UFO and join us for an evening of sewing, food and fun. Instructor: Bernie Dates: Friday – January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16 & May 21, June 18 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Price: $10 Strip Club (All Levels) Every other month a specially coordinated bundle of 2 ½” precut strips and a surprise strip friendly pattern will be introduced. After having previewed the precut strips you will provide your own background, accent and/or border fabrics so everyone’s quilt will be unique. The fabrics will be revealed one month prior to the demo/class. The pattern will remain a secret until the day of the demo/class. March 2010 Strip Club – A beautiful assortment of spring florals and prints are being presented this time around. Add a 1/4 yard each of 2 accent fabrics, 1 1/4 yards of background fabric and you have the beginning of a spring garden quilt. Finished quilt size is 60" x 70". The demo is free and takes 1/2 hr and is scheduled for Sat March 20th @ 09:30 am. Strip Club Kit: $25. After March 13th the kit is $29 Strip Club Class (follows free demo) Instructor: Sue Denton Dates: Saturday – March 20th Time: 10:00AM – 1:00 PM Price: $25 for the class |
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Class Registration
Full payment for classes is due when you register. At that time you will be provided with a supply list. You will receive a
full refund if the class is cancelled. If you are not able to attend a class, you must give a 7-day notice in order to receive
a refund. Any other cancellations are left up to the discretion of the instructor.
Each student must purchase the required books and patterns for each class. It is illegal to copy printed materials for
class.
Class Registration
Full payment for classes is due when you register. At that time you will be provided with a supply list. You will receive a
full refund if the class is cancelled. If you are not able to attend a class, you must give a 7-day notice in order to receive
a refund. Any other cancellations are left up to the discretion of the instructor.
Each student must purchase the required books and patterns for each class. It is illegal to copy printed materials for
class.
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Queen B's Quilt Shop will be closed on Wednesdays and also on the following dates during the 1st half of 2010:
July 4 - Sunday November 25 & 27- Thursday & Friday
April 4 - Sunday January 1 - Saturday
October 15 Friday December 25 – Saturday
July 4 - Sunday November 25 & 27- Thursday & Friday
April 4 - Sunday January 1 - Saturday
October 15 Friday December 25 – Saturday