Crazy Quilt Piecing   Crazy quilting is not just slapping together whatever scraps you have laying around and hoping for the best. There are different methods of constructing the blocks depending on the look you want to achieve and the kind of scraps you are working with.  You will make two classic blocks as well as two blocks using innovative methods.  Cindy Thury Smith will provide a brief overview of historical crazy quilting styles and share the pros and cons of each method.  You will learn how to avoid some common crazy piecing problems and practice some embellishment options.  References for further study will also be provided.  You will be able to print out a foundation pattern.  If you want to try this Victorian specialty, this is the perfect opportunity!  Three Lessons.  Supply List.  All levels.  Be inspired by student work in the Gallery.
$30      Classes start May 17. 

Hand Piecing   Learn how to make templates, mark fabric, sew straight and curved seams.  Susan Purney-Mark will take you through all the steps in the hand piecing process as you complete three small projects.  Hand piecing gives you the freedom to work on your quilts anywhere, anytime.  All levels.  Three Lessons.  Extra week after Lesson Two.  Supply List.  See examples of student work in the Gallery.
$31      Class starts May 24. 

Bargello Twist is a new and exciting way to create Bargello.  With a few easy changes, your design will break away from the regular Bargello rules.  The quilt  will no longer stretch out horizontally, like traditional bargello, but will reflect and rotate.  Use irregular strip widths and move away from the predictability of a  colour run.  Ruth Blanchet will guide you through each step of the process, helping you choose from multiple options in design, fabrics, colour and quilting ideas.  Level: This is an advanced Bargello class.  You need to have taken Bargello Seasons before taking this class.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.  See student quilts in the Gallery.
$40     Class starts May 31. 

Bargello Seasons   Based on the Flame Stitch design in needlepoint, Bargello quilts fascinate us with the complexity and rich interplay of color and value.  In this beginner class, Ruth Blanchet takes you through the four seasons as she shows you four distinctly different bargello techniques: staggered seams, matching seams, adding fractured strips and reversing half the design to create a reflection.  The fourth will be sewn as a quilt-as-you-go project.  You will be able to make four individual small projects or combine them as one large quilt.  Border and quilting options are included.  Level: Anyone confident with rotary cutting and machine sewing.  There will be an extra week between each lesson.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.  See student quilts in the Gallery. 
$43     Class starts June 14.

Sewfasst   When piecing, do you dislike sewing individually cut pieces of fabric together, especially along bias edges?  Barbara Dieges does, so she developed the Sewfasst techniques.  With these quick strip  piecing techniques, you will not waste fabric.  You will save time and end up with Bonus Patches that can be used in the borders or in other projects.  You will learn to make square diamonds, flying geese, quarter square patches, 4-patches and half square triangles.  They are all sewn with squares and rectangles!  We will look at a few of the many blocks that use these units and discuss how to adjust the sizes to fit your needs.  Making the small class project is optional.  Process is emphasized.  Make samples or incorporate the techniques into a project of your choice.  All levels of experience. Three Lessons.  This class will be offered once a year.  Supply List.  See student work in the Gallery.
$30      Class starts June 21.

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.
$30      Class starts June 21.

Give and Take Appliqué   Wouldn't it be nice to finish an appliqué project without having a pile of wasted fabric left over?  Susan Purney-Mark will show how to do just that.  With her method, you will get both the positive and negative image and use every bit of your gorgeous fabric.  There are many variations of the basic concept and you will have a chance to experiment during class.  The appliqué is done using fusible web so there are no turned edges.  The shapes will come out just the way you cut them.  All levels.  Your sewing machine must do a zigzag stitch.  Three Lessons.  See Supply List.
$30      Class starts June 7.

Stress-free Celtic Tablerunner  Celtic knotwork designs are captivating because of their intricacy and symmetry.  Do not let that frighten you away.  Now you can learn Nancy Chong's stress-free methods and discover how easy it is to make this tablerunner.  You will learn about marking fabrics (whether light or dark); learn a new, easier and quicker way to make bias tape; learn a wonderfully easy method to hand appliqué the Celtic bias strips in place; and explore options for inserting fabric, stained-glass-style, to create your own unique tablerunner.  Master the technique in this small project and you will be able to use it in other quilting projects. This class is suitable for beginners, but experienced appliquérs will learn new skills too.  Three Lessons.  Supply List.  There will be an extra week between Lessons Two and Three to complete the appliqué portion of the project.  See finished student projects in the Gallery.
$31      Class starts June 7.

Too Easy Stained Glass™    Let’s face it.  Quilters love fabric, but some fabrics are hard to use.  Those wonderful landscape fabrics will not be the same if we cut them into tiny pieces.  What to do?  Daphne Greig has the perfect solution.  Framing your quilt with leading lines creates an often surprising new view of your fabrics, drawing the eye in and giving greater attention to your focus fabric.  You will learn a no-bias, no-glue stained glass technique.  As you make a small project, Daphne will show you the Too Easy steps that set this approach apart from other methods.  You will then explore further design options for a variety of fabrics and sizes.  All Levels.  Three Lessons.  Supply List.
$30      Class starts June 7.

Machine Quilting can be a quick way to finish a project or just as elaborate and detailed as hand quilting.  Carol Miller will take you  through the basic machine quilting techniques, including both free motion and straight line designs.  You will learn when to use the even feed foot and how different types of batting affect the way your quilting will look.  We will discuss basting for machine quilting, marking the design and deciding which designs are appropriate where.  Your homework will be a practice piece which you can turn into a table runner if you like or just keep as a handy reference.  Four Lessons.  All skill levels as long as you are comfortable with your sewing machine.  Supply List.  See student work in the Gallery.  Ruth Blanchet is your substitute teacher.
$40      Class starts May 17.

Fabric Pages   Create a beautiful memento for a person, place or event in your life.  Martine House will show you how to incorporate pictures, text and other kinds of memorabilia into an embellished Fabric Page that folds up into a stylish envelope.  You will learn an array of embroidery stitches and surface embellishment techniques including stamping, foiling and making silk paper beads.  Perfect as a birthday or anniversary gift or to remember a special vacation.  Four Lessons.  Extra week after Lesson Three.  Bring your spirit of adventure. Supply List.  See student work in the Gallery.
$41      Class starts May 24.

Elements in Fabric:  Earth, Wind, Fire and Water   How do you create the four elements in fabric?  How do you make earth, wind, fire and water so vivid they leap off the surface?  In this class, you will gain a greater understanding of design principles as you work with a wide variety of techniques and products to thoroughly explore the possibilities open to us today.  Linda Schmidt will show you how to create water with fabric paints, painted melted cellophane, sheer fabrics and melted fibers.  Then, let the wind carry you up into the sky to make storm clouds and lightning with batting and sheers, fabric paints, Angelina fibers and bobbin work.  Next, you will feel the fire with Tintzl, shredded sheer fabrics, Bonding Agent 007, foil, fabric paints and markers.  Finally, come back to earth to learn to make Puff Paint, mica chip and Tyvek rocks and Fiber Etch trees.  You will experiment with paint sticks, metallic paint powders and more.  This class takes you from where you are to someplace else.  Level: Intermediate to advanced.  Requires substantial time commitment.  Six Lessons.  Extra week after Lesson Two.  Supply List.   See student projects in the Gallery.
$61      Class starts June 21.

Thick and Thin    If you love painting on fabric but wish for the permanence of dye, this class is for you.  Marjie McWilliams will show you how to add thickener to your dye mix to create a medium that can be used like paint but will have all the long lasting qualities of dyed fabric.  First, you will learn how to mix the dye paints and experiment with the effects of using different amounts of thickener.  You will make color and texture samplers to use as a reference, allowing you to recreate any color or texture you want.  Once you have mastered the basics, you will move on to experimenting with stamps, stencils and painting motifs and designs.  This method works on small pieces or on yardage.  Level: we suggest that you have previously taken one of Marjie's dyeing classes.  Five Lessons.   Supply List.
$50      Class starts May 31.

Cotton Dyeing Basics   Calling all fabric stashers and hand-dyed fabric fans!  Time for you to learn how to dye your own cotton colors for your quilting, crafting or hoarding.  Everyone is welcome from the super-beginner to those who have played around with dyes, but need some professional guidance and instruction.  Fabric designer and hand dyeing expert Marjie McWilliams will teach you to make solid colors, mottled colors, color gradations and the colors of the spectrum found on a traditional color wheel.  For best results, a minimum room temperature of 65º F throughout the dyeing process is recommended.  Warmer is even better!  Five Lessons.  All levels.  Supply List.  See student work in the Gallery. 
$50     Class starts June 21.

Winter Wonderland   Learn how to make falling snow and just about anything that is covered with snow, including pine trees, rocks, bare trees, snowmen and snow angels.  In the first three lessons, you will create a 17" x 22" scene based on a photo taken at Yosemite, then choose from three small bonus projects in Lesson Four.  Linda Schmidt will walk you through the project step by step, teaching you how to make paint and glitter give the appearance of snow.  By the time you have finished the class, you will be ready to create your own original snow scene.  Perfect for making personalized cards, ornaments or book covers, too!  Level: You should be a confident user of your sewing machine and willing to try unusual non-sewing material and methods.  Four Lessons. Supply List.
$40      Class starts May 17.

Viewpoints - A Quilter's Perspective   Bring the art of perspective, one of the most important of an artist's tools, to your quilt making as you learn to create the illusion of depth in your work.  The simple techniques you will study are essential for creating interiors and work well when combined with landscapes to create "a room with a view".  You will learn to make eye catching three-dimensional frames to border your quilts and practice some exercises in linear perspective.  This Susan Brittingham class will also teach you about columns, arches, and other architectural details.  This is a process class in which you will learn new skills to use in your own quilts.  Intermediate level.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.  You can see examples of student work in the Gallery.
$40      Class starts May 31.

Flower Power   Capture the unexpected color burst of a wildflower or the riotous hues of a summer garden in your quilts.  Susan Brittingham will show you several different ways to create flower image quilts, including collage, free motion appliqué and upside down appliqué.  For bigger quilts, you can enlarge your image and use freezer paper or fusible appliqué methods.  Additional techniques for three dimensional work and embellishments will be examined.  Skill level: Intermediate to advanced quilters who wish to explore more advanced machine appliqué techniques, to expand their skills and to learn ways to combine different techniques.  Five Lessons.  Extra week after Lesson Four.  Supply List.  See student projects in the Gallery.
$51      Class starts June 14.

Fractal Fragments   Do you know about fractals?  You might think they are a computer age phenomenon, but they are as old as creation itself, and as ordinary as clouds, a flower or the circulation of your blood.  Fractals are a special kind of pattern and a vast and mostly untouched resource for quilt design.  In this class, Lily Kerns will give you an overview of typical fractal elements and then show you how to apply them to familiar quilting techniques.  Working with just a fragment of the fractal is one of the secrets of translating a complex fractal image into fabric.  Skill level: This class is about design and the only skill required is a willingness to experiment.  You can even play with ideas now and worry about learning quilt construction skills later.  Detailed sewing and quilt construction directions are NOT included.  Supply List.  Four Lessons.  See student projects in the Gallery.
$40      Class starts May 17.

Using Fusing to Express Yourself   Using fusible web and seamless piecing along with decorator threads and yarns, you will design and create a small quilt.  The doors of creativity will open in this fast and fun class as you investigate free form cutting to build collage-type artworks that express you!  Michele Scott will show you how raw edge appliqué with fusible web, free motion machine quilting and embellishment can be used to express something important to you: a feeling, a person or a place.  Additional focus will be placed on color and line that can translate your feeling.  All levels.  Three Lessons.  Supply List.  See student projects in the Gallery.
$30      Class starts May 17.

Journal Quilts   Lily Kerns will help you learn how to make journal quilts that reflect you and your view of the world.  You will gather many ideas and find your own voice for creative quilt making.  Your journal quilts can be based on your life or they can be explorations of color or technique.  As you make three journal quilts in class, you may use techniques you have learned in other classes or that have piqued your interest in books or magazines.  This class does NOT teach techniques. You will look at how other people approach journaling and complete a series of mental exercises to open your mind to self expression. Lesson Four will teach you several ways to display your quilts, including how to turn them into a book.  This class will stretch your imagination.  It is not recommended for beginners.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.  Look at what previous students have made.
$40      Class starts June 14.

Working in Series   Improve your skills and grow as an artist by focusing on a single idea or technique as you make a series of art quilts.  Exercises in the first two lessons of this master class will help you clarify your ideas and choose a theme.  By Lesson Three, you will be designing and working on your own series.  The last two lessons provide examples of series work and delve into more detail on design and art tools.  Award-winning quilt artist, Elizabeth Barton, will provide individual critiques and guide you through the design process.  Level:  Advanced.  You must be competent with basic art quilt construction and may use whatever methods you prefer.  Class material covers composition and design.  Four Lessons.  Extra week after Lesson Two.  Supply List.
$41      Class starts June 14.

EQ7 Building Blocks   Learn how to draw effectively and efficiently in EQ7.  Fran Gonzalez will guide you as you start with simple grid and arc structures and progress to advanced designs that include complex pieced and appliqué blocks, motifs and stencils.  You will edit, rotate, resize, clone, partition and flip your designs.  You will also learn how to combine pieced and appliqué designs, create with WreathMaker and experiment with the wide range of EQ7’s printing options.  This is the second class in the EQ7 series.  If you have previously taken EQ6 Building Blocks, you do NOT need this class.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.
$40      Class starts May 24.

Beginning Machine Embroidery   You bought a sewing machine with an embroidery module and you've never figured out how to use it, right?  Now you can.  In  this process class, you will learn how to stitch the designs that came with your machine, download designs from the internet, save them in design files, print PDF Color Charts and plan design placement using those files.  In over 25 years of teaching, Joanne Winn has learned how many different kinds of sewing and embroidery machines work.  She will be able to help you learn about your embroidery machine and how to use it with your computer.  Screen shots in this class use Windows XP.  If you use something else, you should be familiar enough with your computer to adjust.  Supply List.  Level: Beginner.  This class requires that you use a computer that can operate on a Windows platform.  If you have a Mac, you need to be running Windows on Parallels or Bootcamp.  Three Lessons.  See student projects in the Gallery.
$30      Class starts May 24.

Embroidered Appliqué   Embroidery machines have made it possible to appliqué beautiful full size quilt blocks in no time.   You can make any shape you like and attach it to the background fabric.  Let Joanne Winn show you how to stitch multi-hooped designs as well as learn how to use the Mega Hoop.  Her step-by-step instructions will take you through eight designs: Aster, Dresden Plate, Spring Tulips (original) and Sweet Sixteen (original design shown here), as well as four other small tulip designs.  Embroidery designs will be provided in all formats except where a machine does not have the ability to use a particular size hoop.  Skill level: Intermediate.  Students must know how to use their embroidery module and be able to resize, move and convert designs.  This class requires that you use a computer that can operate on a Windows platform.  If you have a Mac, you need to be running Windows on Parallels or Bootcamp.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.
$40      Class starts June 7.

Ozark Garden focuses on the creative use of color, value and pattern to display a wash of sunlight and shadow around a secluded garden pool.  Lily Kerns shares her award-winning patterns and relaxed goof-proof approach to paper piecing.  The quilts you make will be uniquely your own in this creative class.  Make a series of Garden Sampler wall hangings or create one large Garden as Lily did.  Skill level: The first seven patterns are easy; later patterns are moderately complex.  Your skill level will improve as you progress.  Paper piecing experience helpful, but not required.  Seven Lessons.  An extra week is included between Lessons Five and Six to allow time for finishing.  Supply List.  For previous student projects, see the Gallery.  This class is offered once a year.
$71      Class starts May 31.

Tools of the Trade   Do you know how to use your sewing machine for anything other than straight stitching?  Can you use all of the presser feet that are available for your machine?  Do you  know which needle to use with which thread?  This class will answer your questions and help you learn to use your machine to its fullest, from the latest top of the line model to Grandma’s hand-me-down!  You will create samples of many popular techniques using both standard and optional sewing machine attachments.  Chris Pascuzzi will give you lots of ideas for interesting ways to incorporate what you have learned into your current work.  This is not a project class.  All skill levels.  Four Lessons.  Supply List.
$40      Class starts May 24.