Reversible Quilts   Learn to construct a two-sided quilt, one block at a time, and use lap quilting techniques to put the quilted blocks together.  Leslie Lacika will guide you through constructing five different reversible blocks, show you how to sash them together and demonstrate butted binding.  In the first two weeks, students will make four small blocks, so you can master sashing and butted binding while class is in session.  You will then be able to design a project or use one provided by Leslie.  You will see your quilt grow quickly since piecing and quilting are completed at the same time.  Level: Basic sewing and quilting skills required.  The project can be done by hand or machine, except the last seam on the sashing, which must be done by hand.  This class includes four short videos.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.
$36      [Credit card only]   Class starts February 3. 

T-Shirt Quilts   Do you have a closet full of t-shirts that you don’t wear anymore but can’t bear to part with for sentimental reasons?  Preserve your special memories by sewing your shirts into a uniquely personal t-shirt quilt.  Fran Gonzalez will recommend the best supplies and techniques for this project as she helps you to prepare, cut, stabilize, square and assemble your designs into the layout of your choice.  Level: You must have basic quilt making skills and rotary cutting equipment for this class.  This is a construction class, NOT an Electric Quilt class!  Three Lessons.  Supply List.
$27      [Credit card only]   Class starts February 3.

Curved Piecing Made Easy   This class is divided equally between design and technique.  Using a block which you design, you will sew curves easily, while learning to determine value and line.  Make a wall hanging as large or as small as you desire.  Michele Scott will assist you as you design your block and provide you with lots of examples of how your designs will look.  This freezer paper technique is for anyone who wants the speed of machine piecing combined with the freedom to put their seams anywhere they choose.  The paper stops the fabric from stretching and accurately marks the seam line, making curved piecing practically painless.  You will be sewing, NOT APPLIQUÉING, your seams into gentle curves.  Level: While must be comfortable with your machine sewing skills, this is a beginner class in curves.  It is a good first step for those who want to learn to deal with construction techniques outside of the straight line, whether in a traditional block setting or more contemporary art quilts.  Four Lessons. Supply List.  See student work in the Gallery.
$36         Class starts February 10. 

Tessellating Stars  Turn your scraps into this beautiful interlocking star pattern.  Cindy Thury Smith will show you her easy trick for creating the star points without cutting angled pieces.  Directions are for a lap-size quilt but you can choose from more than 15 different variations.  You will learn how to mix fabrics for contrast or for color blending plus see how the same pattern can look dramatically different just by the use of color.  All levels.  Three Lessons.  Supply List.  See examples of previous student work in the Gallery.
$27        Class starts February 10. 

Shattered Angles   If your stash is full of gorgeous fabrics you want to use, but you don't have the time or inclination for a formally designed quilt, this class is for you.  Susan Purney-Mark will show you how to choose fabrics that will work together, changing both color and value for variety.  You will then create strip sets and cut them apart into random angled chunks.  Arrange the chunks for maximum effect and sew them back together with insertion strips for a vibrant abstract that shows off your fabrics.  Level: must be able to sew a 1/4" seam and make accurate angle cuts with your rotary ruler.  Three Lessons.  Supply List.  See student work in the Gallery.
$27         Class starts March 2.

2 Fabric Appliqué   If you want a positive appliqué experience, this is the class for you.  Nancy Chong’s unique and bold design concept is easier than you can imagine, making these quilts fast, fun and portable.  Nancy assumes that her students learn best with lots of information and that starts with her well-explained Supply List.  In this class, she teaches you how to hand appliqué using her unique stress-free needleturn techniques while making one of the three designs she created just for Quilt U.  You will also learn how to use her patterns for machine appliqué and raw edge appliqué.  Level: Although this is a great class for beginners, experienced appliquérs will learn new skills, too.  Three Lessons.  Supply List.
$27         Class starts March 2.

To Bead or Not to Bead   Beads are everywhere these days, in all shapes, sizes and colors.  The allure is irresistible, even when you have no idea how or when to bead. Susan Brittingham will teach you the seed, quilting and lazy stitches, how to add beads to embroidery stitches and how to couch beads or to fill a space with them.  All work is done by hand.  You will also learn how to combine different types of beads and how to make fringe and beaded pins.  By the end of this class, you will be able to bead clothes, quilts and accessories.  Level: Starts at beginner and advances to intermediate by end of class.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.  See student work in the Gallery. 
$36         Class starts February 10.

Whisper Felting   The felting process doesn't have to give you a thick pad of uniform denseness.  The results can be light and supple.  Felting offers quilters a way to embellish fabric with a wide variety of textures and patterns.  By felting different materials together, you can change the color.  Lily Kerns will show you how to combine fibers, yarns and fabric using several different hand and machine techniques.  You will make a collection of samples and three small projects.  Little actual sewing is required.  All levels.  Four Lessons.  See Supply List.
$36         Class starts February 17.

Quilting Designs   Your top is finished and now you must decide how to quilt it.  The designs you create for your quilting can add immeasurably to the impact of your quilt.  In this class you will learn how  to maximize the use of stencils, how to mark accurately for the design to fit your quilt and how to create unique and personal designs for your projects.  Through a variety of exercises, Susan Purney-Mark will take you through the decision making process, teach you how to make a design folder, show you where to find inspiration for your designs and tell you the best marking methods.  This workshop will give you lots of ideas for your next masterpiece and help you stretch your potential.  All levels.  Three Lessons.  Supply List. 
$27         Class starts February 24.

Dyeing with Tea and Spices   Tea stain dyeing has been used for centuries to color textiles or give fabrics an aged or antiqued look.  Homespun fabrics were colored with spices, flowers and vegetable skins.  Fabric designer and textile artist Marjie McWilliams will take you through the simple step-by-step method of making your own test samples and staining your own projects with these natural ingredients.  In addition to a pillow pattern, Marjie provides many ideas for items to stain.  Three Lessons.  All levels.  Supply List.  Students use their fabric creatively in the Gallery.
$27      [Credit card only]   Class starts February 3.

Fun with Paintstiks   Daphne Greig will show you how to use Shiva Paintstiks to add color, pattern and texture to your fabrics.  You will learn several ways to apply the paint, how to put it just where you want it and how to blend paint to create a rainbow of rich colors.  You will fill a sketchbook for future reference as part of each exercise.  The final lesson includes using the paint to highlight and color quilted projects and appliqué designs.  The illustration shows corrugated cardboard and a stamp used to create a layered design.  All Levels.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.
$36        Class starts February 24

Wool Dyeing   Learn to go from white to wow whether your wool is yarn, roving, flannel, fabric or felt.  Marjie McWilliams will show you how to use acid dyes to process these protein-based fibers.  You will be in complete control as you decide if you want vibrant or subtle.  The chemistry is different from cotton dyeing but the steps are simple and lend themselves to lots of variations.  As always, Marjie provides multiple color recipes and will be there to guide you along this new path.  Four Lessons.  All levels.  Supply List.
$36         Class starts February 24.

Designing Your Perfect Purse - Still searching for the perfect purse?  Lily Kerns will act as your guide as you determine what options would make a purse perfect for you.  The lessons include small projects that will teach you how to create different kinds of pockets and inserts for handbags, so that you will have a clear understanding of your options as you begin to design your ultimate purse patterns.  You can start with a commercial pattern or modify Lily’s patterns and directions.  As with all Lily's classes, a willingness to experiment is essential.  Skill level: Intermediate sewing skills.  Experience inserting zippers is essential.  Several short videos are included in this class.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.
$36         Class starts March 2.