Store Classes       Beginning Quilting  Day and Evening Sessions   May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, (Tuesdays)  10:00am - 12:30pm   May  6th, 13th, 20th, June 3rd, 10th 17th,  (Tuesdays) 6:00pm - 8:30pm     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 for terminology, fabric selection, sashing, cornerstones, several how to do it techniques, block construction and quilt top assembly.      New Underground Railroad Class Starting June 9th, and continuing every second Monday for 12 months  Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm  Instructor: Penny Mullen  Cost: $45.00 for the year + book By popular demand, we have opened an additional class to start May 12 and continue every second Monday for 12 months.  Join us as we make our way through Eleanor Burn's “Underground Railroad”. Each month you will construct one of the 15 blocks that make up this fun historical quilt. Learn the meaning of each block as well as some fun and easy quilting techniques courtesy of Eleanor. (Some months you will be constructing 2 blocks).   Quick Trips   May 16th (Friday) 10:00 am - 3:00pm  Instructor: Penny Mullen Cost $35 + Book   This traditional quilt is easily made by strip piecing, sewing into tubes and before you know it, you have a completed quilt. This is a great quilt for using color and contrast. Bring a lunch or snack. You should have a completed quilt by the end of this class.       NEW Wednesday and Saturday Sampler   Starting May 14th (Wednesday) and May 17th, (Saturday) Second Wednesday of the Month at 1:00pm  or Third Saturday of the Month at 9:30am sharp Instructor: Penny Mullen, Thread Bear Staff Cost: $5.00 to join plus book   Join us as we follow Eleanor Burns through the 40's.  We will be using her new book Victory Quilts picking 12 of the 20 blocks.   For those of you not familiar with our sampler class, you will pay $5.00 for your first block and if you bring the completed block back to the next class you will get the next block free. The rules for this are very strict you must be here for the class with your block completed or you will have to pay $5.00 for the next block. No exceptions. If you have to miss a class your next block can only be picked up during the class.  You could have a nice quilt for only $5.00 plus the price of book you probably will purchase any way.  Join us for lots of fun. Show and Tell is encouraged.        New Hand Embroidery Club   Third Wednesday of the Month starting May 21st 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Instructor: Penny Mullen Cost: $45.00 for the year + pattern Join us as we hop into the Garden with these fun Bunnies. By the end of the class you will have an heirloom hand embroidered quilt to pass on or keep for your self.     Barn Dance Date: May 22nd - 29th Time: 10:00am - Noon Instructor: Kim Waite Cost: $30.00   This technique uses straight rows, cut the top and resew into an on-point setting. No diagonal rows and no setting triangles. Use a combination of light and dark fabrics to create the contrasting rows. Skill level: Easy.   Morning Star Date: June 12th - 26th Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Instructor: Kim Waite Cost: $40.00 From the book; Nickel Quilts. Using 5 inch squares and a sew and flip technique you can create this wonderful star quilt. The borders are done with flying geese to frame up your blocks and add interest. Your quilt will look wonderful in any style of fabrics. I used batiks to make it look more contemporary. Skill level: Easy/ Moderate.     Red Work Snow Men Embroidery Block of the Month Date: June 20th, July 18th, August 15th, Sept 19th, October date to be announced Time: 10:00am 2:00pm Instructor: Beth Purkett Cost: $35.00 + embroidery disc/pattern   Join the fun as we machine embroider and appliqué this cute red work quilt. We will have the quilt completed before the holidays! Starting in June, we learn machine embroidery and appliqué techniques until we have all the blocks completed. In October, we will put the blocks together into a quilt top.   Skills covered: hooping, stabilizer, quilt as you go, piecing and assembling quilt. Supplies: embroidery machine, embroidery disk, embroidery thread, stabilizer, fabric for blocks.   Sand Castels Date: July 17th - August 14th Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Instructor: Kim Waite Cost: $30.00 The quilt Sand Castles is from the book; “Mad about Plaid” by Teri Christopherson. This pattern uses an easy method of sashings and on point settings to make a lovely quilt. Choose your favorite fat quarter bundle from floral to reproductions to make this top. Stop by the shop to see our sample quilt. It’s sure to be a favorite. (At least it’s mine.) Skill level: Easy.   Honey Bee Club - Holiday Chorus Block of the Season Quilt   Second Saturday of the Month Starting July 12th, for 5 months 1:00pm - 4:00pm Instructor: Penny Mullen Cost $45.00 + Kit Holiday Chorus, a wonderful Block-of-the-Season program. designed by Bee Creative Studios. The quilt is lovengly inspired by songbirds, wren, nuthatch, cardinal, titmouse, Christmas robin and chickadee  which all appear on the printed fabric panel. This 5 part series can be completed in one of two sizes – a smaller throw size of 68" x 68" or a larger bed size of 87" x 100". This is one quilt you won’t want to miss making!    .  Entwined Date: August 14th - 28th Time:10:00 - Noon Instructor: Kim Waite Cost:$ 40.00   From the book 40 Fabulous Quick Cut Quilts; This is only one of the wonderful quilts you can make from this book. Strip piecing makes this complex looking quilt easy to do. You will be surprised how easily this will go together. Using and assortment of neutral prints and a contrasting color you can make this wave style top in a short time. (Shop sample coming soon.) Skill level: Easy  .   Paducah  Nine Patch Date: September 11th - 25th Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Instructor: Kim Waite Cost: $40.00 From the book; Nickel Quilts Great Designs from 5-Inch Scraps. Use reproduction prints (1850-1900) to create a wonderful old-fashioned look. Or this might be a good time to use up some of those fabrics from your stash that just haven’t found a home yet. Try adding a few novelty prints for interest. We will use 5 inch squares, cut a little, sew a little, cut a little more, and make a block. This quilt top uses a variety of lights, darks, and mediums to make an Irish chain style design. Skill level: Easy Beginning Machine Quilting   April 24th, (Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00pm Instructor: Mary Benedict Cost: $35.00   This is a "hands-on class" to build your machine quilting skills. Learn how to quilt straight lines as well as basic free motion designs. Your sewing machine must be in good working condition. A walking foot and a darning foot are required. Some store classroom sewing machines will be available for sign up,  but we recommend that you bring and use your own. Be sure and pick up the supply list when you register for this class.  .