Quilting Classes (look on the Gallery page for pictures of some of the class quilts)

Class Descriptions and Schedule

Posted April 29, 2008

 

Bright Hopes Baby Quilt or Lap Quilt

Beginner.  Learn the basics of rotary cutting, machine piecing, quilt preparation, and applying binding in this easy class.  We will complete the quilt in class.  Four sessions. 

Thursday evenings, May 1, May 8, May 15, and May 22, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
OR
Tuesday evenings, May 6, May 13, May 20, and May 27, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
OR
Tuesday evenings, July 8, July 15, July 22, and July 29, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Class fee $45.00 plus supplies.

Puzzle Lap Quilt

Confident beginner.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applying borders.  You’ll love this cute quilt that looks like a jigsaw puzzle.  Two sessions.

Wednesday evenings, May 7, and May 21, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
OR
Friday evenings, July 11, and July 25, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Class fee is $35.00 plus supplies.

On a Roll Quilt

Confident Beginner.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applying borders.  This quilt is easy to make.  All is needs is some beautiful fabrics.  The book “On a Roll” is required.  Three sessions. 

Friday evenings, May 9, May 23, and June 6, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Class fee is $45.00 plus supplies.
 

Afternoon Delight

Beginner.  Learn the basics of rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applying borders in this easy class.  Make this beautiful wall hanging or table topper in your favorite colors.  Two sessions.

Wednesday evenings, May 14 and May 28, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
OR
Friday evenings, June 20, and June 27, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Class fee is $35.00 plus supplies.

Stepping Stones

Advanced.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, and “on point” setting triangles.  Learn to “play” with colors and designs for a vintage or a more traditional look.  Your creativity and color selections will make this quilt uniquely yours.  Three sessions. 

Monday evenings, June 2, June 16, and June 30, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Class fee $45.00 plus supplies.

Twenty-five Patch

Confident beginner.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applying borders.  You’ll have fun selecting prints and colors to mix and match.  Use as many different prints as you like.  Make it in a coordinated group of fabrics, or get out your scraps.  Three sessions.  Book, “Best of Black Mountain” is required.  Three sessions.

Wednesday evenings, June 4, June 18, and July 2, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

$45.00 plus supplies.

Between Friends

Beginner.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applying borders.  This quilt is easy and fast.  Make a crib size up to a King.  Your color selections make it distinctly yours.  Two sessions.

Monday evenings, June 9 and June 23, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

 $40.00 plus supplies.

3-D Pinwheels baby quilt

Beginner.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applying borders.  Make this adorable little quilt in a jiff.  You’ll have so much fun making this you’ll have to make more.  Use 5-inch squares from a charm pack or use your scraps.  Pattern free with class.  Two sessions.

Tuesday evenings, June 10 and June 17, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

$35.00 plus supplies.

Love That Print

Confident beginner.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing and applying borders.  If you’ve been holding on to some special fabric this may be the quilt for you.  Select two large scale prints and two accent colors.  The pattern lets your favorite fabric shine.  Two sessions.  Staff.  The pattern ‘Love That Print’ is required.
Friday evenings, May 16, May 30, and June 13, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

$45.00 plus supplies.

Double Wedding Ring

Confident beginner, rotary cutting and machine appliqué.  This is the new and improved version of the traditional pattern.  We use Quiltsmart™ printed interfacing to make the quilt easy.  Two sessions.  Quiltsmart’s Double Wedding Ring Book is required.

Monday evenings, July 14 and July 28, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

 Class fee is $40.00 plus supplies.

Pumpkin Seed

Confident beginner.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, and machine appliqué.  Use coordinated fat quarters to make this stunning quilt.  Quiltsmart™ makes it easy with pre-printed interfacing.  It’s a lot of fun and so much easier than it looks.  Three sessions.

Wednesday evenings, July 16, July 23, and August 6, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

 $45.00 plus supplies.
Nine Patch Baby Quilt

Beginner level.  Learn basic skills including rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applying borders.  This is a very easy quilt, and yet very traditional and beautiful.  The fabrics you select do the work for you.  Make it elegant, casual, or even juvenile according to the fabrics you select.  This is a great size for a chair or sofa throw.  We will complete the quilt top in class, then you may machine or hand quilt as you wish
Available as a series of Private Lessons. Call Rita to inquire about fees.
Lucky Stars

Beginner level.  Learn basic skills including rotary cutting, machine piecing, and blending various colors and designs.  This is a simple and easy to follow pattern by Atkinson Designs that can be made in several sizes from crib to king using fat quarters.  Our samples are pastel florals or batiks.  Any color scheme would be beautiful. 

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.
Snow Days Sweatshirt

Beginner.  Make a unique sweatshirt or jacket with wool felt applique and a few simple embroidery stitches.  Embellish any way you like with beads, buttons, or hand stitching.  Two sessions.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

 Call Rita to inquire about fees.
Nine Patch On Point Baby Quilt

Beginner level.  Learn basic skills including rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applying borders.  This quilt also has setting triangles which is a different technique from the straight set nine-patch we have offered in the past.  This quilt is beautiful in a wide range of colors and fabrics.
Available as a series of Private Lessons. Call Rita to inquire about fees.

Illinois Road


 Beginner.  Learn rotary cutting, machine piecing, simple machine quilting, and binding.  Make a sweet baby quilt for a special gift.  The book, “Even More Quilts for Baby”, is required.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.

Lone Star

Confident beginner.  Machine piecing and rotary cutting.  Quiltsmart™ has done it again.  This traditional pattern is easier than ever with their pre-printed interfacing.  You may choose a wall hanging or bed size.  Two sessions.  Quiltsmart Lone Star kit is required.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.

Circular Patchwork Baby Quilt

Beginner level.  Rotary cutting and machine piecing.  This is one of our most requested classes.  You’ll have a great time with this quilt.  It looks similar to an orange peel or cathedral window, but much easier to make.  A wonderful baby gift, this does not need to be quilted or bound.  Just keep adding blocks for a larger quilt.  When you assemble the blocks you’re done.  Ardco template and pattern required.  One session.  Rita Smith.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.

 Medley Opus

Advanced.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, hand or machine appliqué.  This is an heirloom you’ll be proud to display and hand down to the next generation.  The Quiltsmart™ printed interfacing kit includes enough interfacing to make a lap to king size.  Kit does not include fabrics.   You’ll be amazed at your beautiful work, with a little help from Quiltsmart™.  Six sessions.  Medley Opus book and kit are required.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.

Angels And Trumpets Wall Hanging

Learn the appliqué stitch and technique for folded cutwork appliqué.  This class is suitable for beginners and experienced quilters who want to learn hand appliqué techniques.  This would be great as a wall hanging or a table runner.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.

Quiltsmart Scotties

All levels.  Make adorable Scottie dogs using Quiltsmart™ printed interfacing.  It doesn't get easier than this.  Expandable for any size quilt.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.

Square-in-a-Square™ Stars Wall Hanging

All levels.  Learn how to make perfect star points with no triangles using the Square-In-A-Square™ Ruler.  If you can sew strips to a square you can do this.  Entire top is rotary cutting and machine piecing.  Square-In-A-Square™ Ruler is required for the class.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.

Blossom Wreath Wall Hanging

Confident beginner.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, and machine applique.  This traditional pattern has been simplified for busy quilters.  Make four blocks for a table runner or make more blocks for a larger quilt.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.

Tile Tango

Beginner level.  Rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applying borders.  Start with six fat quarters and have fun mixing them up.  It’s fun and easy to do.  Our sample is in brights, but it looks wonderful in your favorites too.  The lap size (54” x 70”) is a nice size quilt for sofa or chair or just snuggling.  You may decide to make a larger bed size quilt.

Available as a series of Private Lessons.

Call Rita to inquire about fees.

 

 

 
 

QuiltSmiths offers a 15% discount on class supplies as listed on current class individual supply lists.

 

 

QuiltSmiths Class Policy

 

You are registered for the class of your choice upon our receipt of your payment of the class fee. At that time you will be given a supply list and any pre-class instructions. We cannot reserve a space for you unless you have paid your class fee.

We offer a 15% discount on class supplies as listed on supply lists. Due to copyright laws, we do not allow photocopies of patterns or books to be used in classes without written permission from the author. Please refer to class supply lists for information regarding a required book or pattern.

All pre-class instructions must be completed prior to the beginning of class to insure that the instructor will have maximum opportunity to assist you with all sections of the lesson plan, and to help you finish the lessons completely and on time.

If the shop or the instructor cancels a class, you will be notified at least 72 hours prior to its scheduled meeting. If the class is canceled due to a failure to meet the minimum required number of students, a refund of class fees will be given, or if the class is offered at a later date, you will have the option to take the same class at another date. We will make every effort to make each class a "go".

If you must cancel, we require 3 days notice prior to class in order to receive a refund. If you cancel with less than 3 days notice, you will have the option to take the same class at a later date, however, the class fee is non-refundable.

Due to space limitations and our desire to give each student individual attention as needed, classes are limited to six students—four for some classes.

Please do not bring children to class.

QuiltSmiths thanks you for your cooperation. We hope your class is an enjoyable experience. If we can be of any assistance on fabric selection, or if you have any questions, please let us know.

Note: *Make sure your sewing machine is in good working order. Clean, oil, and test run before class. We have a limited supply of sewing machines available on a first come basis. Please bring your own all-purpose sewing thread in a neutral color if using our machines.

You must know how to thread your machine, rewind the bobbin, and change the needle yourself. A machine with straight stitching capabilities is sufficient for most classes. We will notify you on the specific class supply list if special stitches (other than a basic straight stitch) are needed.

 

Revised 8/23/02