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Three Dimensional Folded Flowers |
Dates:
Wednesdays: May 28th, June 11th, July 2nd - 16th - 30th, August 13th
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $110
Peggy Kwan will show you how to make her signature three dimensional flowers.
Please drop by the store to see the sample. It is spectacular and you can do it, too!
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Machine Quilting Sampler |
Date: Monday, August 11th
Time: 6:30 - 9:30
Fee: $20
Join Ann as she shows you all the basics of machine quilting. From stippling to free motion Ann will introduce you to a range of machine quilting techniques. |
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The Puzzle Quilt |
Date: May 20, 2008
Time: 10 - 4
Pattern: Provided
Course Length: 1 Day
Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate.
Fee: $35
Each puzzle piece is unique, and uniquely yours. The final reveal will show that no two quilts will be the same. Choose conversation prints and you will have the added bonus of an “I Spy” quilt for that special someone. Let the fun and games begin with this simply charming project.
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Flower Fairies |
Date and Time: To Be Announced. Please call for details.
Pattern: Purchase the necessary pre-cut fairy appliqué.
Course Length: 1/2 Day
Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Fee: $15
Discover the magic of fusible appliqué with an enchanting little garden fairy. Combine the pre-cut silhouette with a background and accent and you will have a little charming little wall quilt for your favourite little sprite in the twinkling of an eye.
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Hand Quilting |
Date: May 27, 2008
Time: 1 - 3:30
Pattern: Provided
Course Length: 1/2 Day
Level: Beginner
Fee: $15
Come to a modern day quilting bee and learn the secrets of making tiny, even stitches, how to begin and end a line of stitching, and how to “travel.” Learn about the tools of quilting, how to prevent sore fingers, how to prepare a quilt for hand quilting, and so much more.
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Origami Landscape with Peggy Kwan |
Date: June 4, 2008
Time: 10 - 3:30
Pattern: Provided.
Course Length: 1 Day
Level: Beginner
Fee: $35
In this class Peggy combines folding fabric with three dimensional appliqué to create an exquisite landscape.
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Bento Box |
Date: June 14th
Time: 10:00 – 4:00
Fee: $35.00 + pattern
A very easy quilt that will showcase your fabric. Try it in our imported Japanese Taupes for an exquisite finish!
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Four Corners Apron |
Date: Monday, June 16th
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Fee: $15.00 + Pattern
This quick-to-make apron is perfect for the beginning sewer but clever enough to appeal to all sewers. Selecting the coordinating fabrics is SO easy because it looks good in everything! By the way, it’s very comfortable AND flattering.
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Too Easy Table Runner |
Date: Monday, June 16th
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
Fee: $15.00
Lovely two fabric table runner is quick and easy to make and looks terrific on your table. Choose a cute novelty or something to match your décor!
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Mock Drunkard’s Path |
Date: July 30th
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Fee: $17.50
Great project for beginners… this little quilt makes a lovely table topper. Make it in Christmas fabric and you will have one present ready early this year!
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Creative Doll Making with Cheryl Smith
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Dates and Time: To Be Announced - Please call for Details
Fee: $85
Renowned artisan Cheryl Smith would like to invitee you and your creative muse to come and explore the fantasy world of doll making. Learn simple yet effective ways to needle sculpt and paint the face, make the body and bring her to life. Stitch her and adorn her with baubles, beads and trinkets. Lots of handwork!
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Landscape Ruching Workshop
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Date: Saturday, September 27th
Time: 10:00 - 4:00
Teacher: Gordana Brelih
Fee: $79.50
Explore landscape quilt making using ruching techniques with Gordana Brelih. Ruching is a method of pushing valleys and mountains into fabric as you stitch by poking the fabric with a skewer. Embellishment and embroidery techniques will also be incorporated into your expressive landscape.
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Sewing Machine Mastery
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Teacher: Hilma McConnell
Dates: Ongoing - Please call for Details
In this two day class Hilma will teach you everything you need to know about your sewing machine. If you have a new machine or are intimidated by all the functions on the one you have had "forever" let Hilma show you how to take control!
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Coming This Fall! |
Dragon Quilt with Peggy Kwan!
Four Patch Posey with Irene Dewar!
Fineline Patchwork Vest with Sandra Thomas (October 18th).
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Summer School with Ann White! |
Sharpen your skills this summer with these techniques classes offered by Ann White!
Fee: Each 2 Hour session is only $12.50!
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Freezer Paper Appliqué
Dates: July 9th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30
Learn to use freezer paper in your appliqué projects. This is a sure-fire way to create accurate shapes. Great for beginners!
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Binding - Beyond the Basics
Dates: June 25th 1 – 3 OR August 20th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30
Bring a project you need to bind and cut your binding and sew it on during class. We will discuss many different ways to bind quilts as you work!
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Paper Piecing
Dates: June 4th 1 – 3 OR July 23rd
Time: 6:30 – 8:30
Learn to foundation piece using a simple pattern. In the this workshop you will make a thimble block using your scraps!
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Prairie Points, Clamshells and Dogtooth Finishes
Dates: July 2nd 1 – 3 OR August 27th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30
Learn three exquisite ways to finish your special projects in this workshop. |
Rotary Cutting Skills
Dates: June 11th 1 - 3 OR August 6th 6:30 - 8:30
Ann will show you the basics and then how to rotary cut all those unusual shapes: hexagons, diamonds, equilateral triangles and half rectangles. |
Mitering Borders
Dates: June 18th 1 – 3 OR June 25th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30
Intimidated by mitered borders? Ann will teach you how while making a lovely attic window. |
Marking Your Quilt
Dates: July 9th 1 – 3 OR September 3rd
Time: 6:30 – 8:30
So you have finished your quilt top…now what do you do? Come in and see how to custom design your quilt patterns to fit your centre and borders. Various marking techniques will be discussed.
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