Stop by our Clubs Page to see all the fun Monthly Clubs. Remember you can join any of our clubs at any time.
Apple Core Charm Quilt
February 12th, 19th, Friday
10:30am - 1:30pm
Cost $10.00
Instructor: Penny Mullen
Join the fun as we make this fun traditional Quilt. No need to cut all the Apple Core's we will be using the Accucut Machine in the store. If you would like to make a charm Quilt we will be exchanging fabrics in class. Bring all you 30's reproduction fabrics to the first class and we will get started on the cutting. Sew this quilt together with your machine or by hand the choice is yours.
The Apple Core quilt, also known as double axe head was traditionally made using Feed sacks. Feed sacks were popular in the 1930s-1950s. For years, basic household staples such as flour, sugar and salt, came packaged in cloth sacks. In the 1930's, manufacturers started using printed fabrics to appeal to housewives.
Beginning Quilt Class
Day Session
March 15th, 22nd, 29th, April 12th... - Mondays
10:30am - 12:30pm
Night Session
March 18th, 25th, April 1st, 15th... - Thursdays
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: Penny Mullen
Cost: $70.00
Learn the basics of quilting in this six-session “hands-on” class which features a “Sampler Quilt” project. Student syllabus includes class time and terminology, fabric selection, sashing, cornerstones, several how to do it techniques, block construction and quilt top assemble. The final class includes demonstrations on sandwiching your quilt, machine quilting, and binding. This class has proven to be an outstanding success for new and experienced quilters alike.
Breath of Spring (Crabapple Hill)
March 9th, 16th, and 23rd Tuesday
10:30am - 1:30pm
Instructor: Penny Mullen
Cost: $45.00 + pattern
Learn to add Coloring to your embroidery as well as some fun embroidery stitches. This three session class will start with tracing and coloring our design and continue with learning some basic embroidery stitches as well as Crabapple Hills wonderful English Daisy's.
Under the Sea / Above the Sea
Fusible Machine Applique/ Machine Quilted
March 18th, 25th, (Thursday)
10:30am - 1:30pm
Instructor: Penny Mullen
Cost: $40.00 + Pattern
Kits are available
In this class you will learn the Fusible Applique technique. If you have ever wanted to work on one of Mount Redout or Pine Needles quilts this is the class for you. You will also learn Machine Quilting techniques in the final class to finish this wonderful wall hanging/table runner.
Country Village Row Quilt
Starts March 20th, Saturday and continues every 3rd Saturday for 12 months
11:00am - 2:00pm
Instructor: Penny Mullen
Cost: $50.00 for the year + patterns
This old-fashioned Row-of-the-Month pattern set features stars, flying geese & pinwheels as well as trees, houses, flowers, picket fences and more. Measuring 64" x 82.5", this row quilt uses a variety of techniques including paper foundation piecing & applique. Our sample quilt uses a different beige fabric in each row with the exception of the fence row, which has a green background, and the Log Cabin row, which uses gold & rose fabrics. Designed by Carolyn Beam
This class is perfect for the beginner or advanced quilter
Day and Night
March 24th, Wednesday
Day Session:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Night Session:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Penny Mullen
Cost: $35.00 + Book
Day & Night will mystify, enchant, and entertain you! It is magical! No smoke and mirrors: the technique is just totally awesome! The pattern is made from strips! The illusion is created by using the acrylic template, included in the back of the book. Eleanor offers variations on making a quilt with two or three contrasting colors. By using 3 or 4 fabric strips the blocks take on a whole new look! You won't believe how easy it is to make these blocks.
Trip Around the World
April 14th, 21st
10:00am - 2:00pm
Instructor: Penny Mullen
Cost: $35.00 + Book
Quick Trip Quilts is a strip pieced pattern with three layouts. The traditional "Quick Trip" is based on a "Trip Around the World" format. A Bargello effect is achieved with the "Quick Quarter" pattern, and for the artist in you, piece a "Water Lily" which adds a bit of applique to a rippling water background. The patterns are easy enough for a beginner but will challenge seasoned quilters to achieve just the perfect effect for an inspiration quilt. Eleanor's technique for this quilt is fun and so easy that it is truly a "Quilt in a Day." Let your personality shine through in your quilt by fabric selection and placement. Yardage and cutting charts are included for all five-quilt sizes with bonus instructions to make table runners from your scraps. The book features sample quilts that symbolize locations from the desert to the sea. Let's take a trip and create your dream vacation with a Quick Trip Quilt!
Machine Applique
April 20th
Day Session
10:30am - 1:00pm
Night Session
5:00- 8:30pm
Instructor: Penny Mullen
Cost: $30.00 +Pattern
Choose one of our cute Veggie Cats and learn the fusible applique method. This Class will focus on easy machine applique. If you have always been afraid of the "A" word this class is for you. You will never look at machine applique with fear again.
