Quilters' Choice Classes January-March 2012

Sewing Smiles/Pillowcases – Fri, Jan 20 & March 23 from 10:30 – 3 Come join us in sewing pillowcases for the children at St Mary’s Childrens Hospital

as part of our effort to support ConKerr Cancer in providing smiles to sick children.

Quilting Angels – Sun, Jan 15, Feb 19 & March 18 from 10 – 3 Join this group of generous ladies to help make quilts for children in need.

Kaye England Quilting College – Feb 9-12 in Palm Beach Gardens Workshop is now full. You may add your name to waiting list in case of cancellations.

BERNINA CLASSES

Serger Guide
2 Classes / Free if purchased from QC                             Nan
Thurs, Jan 12 & 19 from 6:30 – 9                                         
Learn the parts of your machine, threading & basic stitches: overlock, rolled hem & flatlock.
The second class is designed for sergers with cover & chain stitch capabilities.  Take the fear out of converting and using your serger to the max!

My Bernina Classes - Machine Guide
4 Classes / Free with purchase of machine                        Ingrid
Sat, Jan 21, 28, & Feb 4 from 9:30 – 12:30 and
Sat, March 3 from 9:30 – 3
A new and exciting set of classes that BERNINA of America has put together to educate you in the use and care of your new BERNINA, completing your warranty agreement.  This series of classes will acquaint you with your BERNINA, the feet and accessories that were included with your purchase.  Each class has a workbook with exercises to be completed in class as time allows. 
Class #1 - Basic Operations - All Bernina & Bernette models
Class #2 - Stitch Fun - All Bernina models except 1008
Class #3 - Creative Options - Artista 640, 730 and 8 series
Class #4 - Embroidery Machine basics - All BERNINA and Deco models

Playing With Your Feet
1 Class @ Month / $21.00                                                      Nan
Wed, Jan 18, Feb 15 & Mar 14 from 10 – 12:30 or 6:30 -9
Create a fun fabric ‘mixed media’ book to showcase stitched techniques using various BERNINA presser feet and accessories. 

BSR/Bernina Stitch Regulator Guide Class
1 Class / $15.00 (refunded at class w/coupon)                      Ingrid
Wed, Feb 29 from 1:30 – 3:30 or 6-8
Learn all the fantastic tricks of your Bernina Stitch Regulator,
and quilting all your quilt tops will be a breeze.

Memory Guide Class
1 Class / $15.00 (refunded at class with coupon)                   Ingrid
Wed, March 7 from 1:30 – 4 or 6 – 8:30
Get more comfortable with the memory capabilities of your machine as you learn to make a quilt label.

Beginning Artista Software
2 Classes / Free w/ purchase of Software from QC               Nan
Sat, Feb 25 & March 10 from 9:30 – 12:30
Nan will get started with this wonderful embroidery program while you follow along on your laptop in class.  Learn editing, lettering and auto digitizing.  If you download the free version from the Bernina website come to this class and see what more you can do with Editor Plus or Designer Plus levels.

830/820 Bobbin Play
1 Class / $21.00                                                                     Ingrid
Wed, March 21 from 10:30 -1 or 6 – 8:30
This pretty pillow makes your 8 Series machine shine!  As we concentrate on our huge bobbin using silk ribbon and decorative threads we will also learn a variety of embellishment techniques, including couching, double needle, free motion and more.



830 Designer Pillow
1 Class / $27.00                                                    Ingrid
Sat, March 24 from 10:30 – 3:30
You are invited to a hands-on class with your 830 where we will create a pillow using some of the amazing features of your Bernina.  It is wonderful to use these features of our machine that we fell in love with but haven’t used, as we sit, sew and embroider this beautiful pillow.                                                                             If you have taken this class before and would like to do it again we would love to have you join us and for those that would like to see what all the excitement is about this amazing machine you would be welcome to monitor this class.
MACHINE PIECING & QUILTING CLASSES
    
Learn to Paper Piece
1 Class / $21.00                                     Nancy Harrington
Wed, Jan 11 from 6-9
This is a great technique that allows you to create detail in your pieced quilts.  Come learn the steps.  This class is the prerequisite for the Paper Piecing Pals Club.

Design Group 
1 Session @ month / NC                                 Kathy Ward
Thurs, Jan 12, Feb 16 & Mar 15 from 10 – 1
If you would like to get together with an artistic group of quilters, then come join this group who likes to create outside the box.

Goose Tracks / TNT Block of the Month
1 Class / $15.00                                                     Ingrid
Sat, Jan 14 from 9 - 10
Join us as we finish up this amazing wall hanging, done completely on your embroidery machine.

Christmas Traditions
1 Class / $24.00                                           Chelle Meyers
Sat, Jan 14 from 10:30 – 3:30
Another finish up class on this very pretty quilt showing the history of the Christmas Tree.

Design & Color
3 Classes / $35.00                               Barbara Wittenberg
Tues, Jan 17, 24 & 31 from 10 – 1
Using Joen Wolfrom’s new book Adventures in Design and her Magic Design Ratio Tool, we will explore every aspect of quilting that will enhance your work.  It will be basically a lecture type class with some problem-solving time to be worked on as a group.

Paper Piece Pals Club
1 Class @ Month / $18.00                     Nancy Harrington
Tues, Jan 17, Feb 21 & Mar 20 from 5:30 – 9
Join us as we continue exploring the technique of Paper Piece Quilting.  New projects will be introduced for your consideration.


Jupiter Tropics Quilt
1 Class / $27.00                                                               Staff
Thurs, Jan 19 from 10 – 3:30
 If you have or are planning to purchase our Quilters’ Choice exclusive design Jupiter Tropics quilt, this class will get you on your way with some basics to begin each style block and tips and tricks to help you complete this beautiful quilt, which represents our beautiful Florida environment.

Pinata
2 Classes / $32.00                                                      Gail Freese
Sun, Jan 22 & 29 from 12 – 3
This quilt is designed using fat quarters to create a scrappy look and is fun to make. Inner border has prairie points.  Great baby or lap quilt.

United Forever – A Civil War Legacy
1 Class each month/ $18.00 a month                 Nancy Harrington
Thurs, Jan 26, Feb 23 & Mar 22 from 6:30 – 9
Join Nancy for an in-depth pattern study of 24 different blocks, while looking thru the past to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

Flamingo
1 Class / $32.00                                                       Kim Borowy
Fri, Jan 27 from 10 – 3:30
Our top selling pattern at the Mancuso Quilt show and now Kim says “Everyone needs a Flamingo!”

Serger Log Cabin
1 Class / $21.00                                                                   Nan
Sat, Jan 28 from 1 – 3:30
Use your serger or sewing machine to create this popular traditional quilt.  We use Eleanor Burns Quilt In a Day book for a tried and true easy method of construction.

Start Quilting
5 Classes / $50.00                                                    Nan
Tues, Jan 31, Feb 7, 28, Mar 6 & 13 from 6:30 – 9
Get ready to ‘Start Quilting’, from how to use a rotary cutter to putting on binding and everything in between.  We will create a traditional Rail Fence quilt – same as previous class but with a different layout.                                                                   

Service With a Twist
1 Class / $21.00                                                     Chelle Meyers
Feb 1 from 10 – 12:30
Another top selling pattern at Mancuso Quilt show, this placemat has dimensional bowties giving a place to insert your napkins and a matching table runner which will enhance any table setting. 

Around the Block
2 Classes / $32.00                                                      Patti Rue
Feb 1 & 8 from 6:30 – 9
This is a fun quilt to show off beautiful prints and colors. 
Easy construction makes this a fast project.

Quilting your Jupiter Tropics Quilt
1 Class / $21.00                                                  Jennifer Collins
Sat, Feb 4 from 1 – 3:30
Jennifer will teach the designs she used in quilting our Jupiter Tropics quilt, giving it a truly awesome look.  We will practice on fat quarter quilt sandwiches or extra log cabin blocks or border blocks.  Threads, marking and inspiration will be discussed.
Bali Pop Quilt Design
2 Classes / $32.00                           Barbara Wittenberg

Tues, Feb 7 & 21 from 10 – 2
We will separate the fabric pop group by predominate colors, and then we will sort each pile into darks, mediums and lights.  Next we will decide how to sew them together and design your quilt.  It’s all about color and design using your Bali Pop fabric group to miximum excitement.

Breakfast Club
1 Class / $21.00                                Chelle & Patti
Wed, Feb 8 from 9:30 – 1
Patti and Chef Chelle are back with another great breakfast and a fun & easy project!  This month’s is a simple lap quilt or you can make it a table runner.

Beach Walk
1 Class / $15.00                                                      Ingrid                 
Thurs, Feb 16 from 6 pm    
This is an ongoing journey down the shoreline, where the tide is still tickling our toes as we continue our raw edge and traditional appliqué with some fun embellishment thrown in.  We will continue our gathering once each quarter and encourage each other so that soon we will have the beach right in our home.

Alexander Bag
1 Class / $32.00                                            Kim Borowy
Fri, Feb 17 from 10 – 3:30
“This is my new favorite bag.  Lots of pockets and it’s the perfect size.”

LOTES (La Tays) (Ladies of the Evening Sewing)
Random scheduled / $10 Refreshment fee   Ingrid / Staff
Fri, Feb 17 & March 16 from 6 – 9
Join us on these fun, Friday evenings to work on anything that needs your attention, get some extra help or just enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow quilters.
Dinner included.

Lined Market Basket
1 Class / $75.00 includes kit                       Joane & Peggy
Sat, Feb 18 from 10 – 3:30
This is a large Market basket with a fabric liner.  Kit includes all material for basket and pattern for liner.

Stepping Stones
2 Classes / $32.00                                         Gail Freese
Sun, Feb 26 & Mar 11 from 12 - 3
This quilt is designed for all skill levels from beginners to advanced.  Uses Bali Pops, or any 2 ½” strip set and can be completed in just a few days.

Swoon Quilt
2 Classes / $32.00                                           Patti Rue
Tues, Feb 28 & Mar 6 from 10 – 12:30
A quilt so lovely it will make you swoon!  Nine large blocks

Habitat Quilt
2 Classes / $32.00                                                             Nan
Wed, Feb 29 & Mar 7 from 10 – 12:30
Set off a special fabric with a slightly angled segment for big quilt fun.  The quick pieced blocks provide a foundation for random floral appliqué which appear to float off the quilt using the Habitat embroidery designs or fussy cut flowers from your fabric.  The Habitat embroidery also includes appliqué files for the Cutwork Accessoryl

Cutwork
2 Classes / $32.00                                                         Ingrid
Thurs, Mar 1 & 15 from 6 – 8:30
With the BERNINA CutWork tool and Software it has never been easier to create quick and easy appliqué  lettering.  We will be doing a WELCOME SPRING banner and with this knowledge you can do lettering for any project.  I look forward to sharing this exciting class with you.

Rose of Sharon
2 Classes / $32.00                                              Jennifer Collins
Fri, March 2 & 16 from 10 – 12:30
You will learn needle turn appliqué and /or prepared appliqué by hand or machine in this class.  The width of your bed will determine how many blocks you will need to make for a bed runner.  This is a traditional pattern but can be made more contemporary with your choice of fabrics.

Simple Gifts
2 Classes / $32.00                                              Chelle Meyers
Sat, Mar 10 & 17 from 1 - 3:30
This is a great quilt for spotlighting lovely large-scale prints!  The piecing is simple and the result is terrific. 

Noel
1 Class / $15.00                                                     Ingrid                                        
Tues, Mar 13 at 6 pm
Some have finished, most have not, so join in on this most beautiful Christmas treasure.  This is a labor of love for me. I am excited to have it completed, so let’s plan for a finished quilt before 12/25/12.  We will meet once each quarter.

Midnight at the Oasis / Mystery Class
1 Class / $27.00                                                Gail Freese
Sun, March 25 from 10 – 3:30
Join Gail for another fun filled Sunday Mystery day.  You will sew block sections and find out near the end of class what the final project looks like – it’s a real Mystery.  Bring a covered dish to share for pot luck lunch.

Winter Solstice
1 Class / $21.00                                      Nancy Harrington
Tues, March 27 from 6 – 9
Build a tree scene to create a beautiful wall hanging.  Come back and complete this quilt previously taught by Nancy.

HoopSisters 2012 Earth to Quilters
Intro / $25.00 applied to sign up fee or QC store credit
Thurs, March 29 at 6pm                                          Ingrid
Come see the latest from HoopSisters for 2012 as "EARTH TO QUILTERS" is presented along with 4 small projects including a Cross Body Hipster, Trimmer or Mouse Pouch, Haylee Handbag & a messenger/laptop bag.  Choose to do a quilt or just the small projects, it is a great way to learn and play with your embroidery as all projects are done entirely with your embroidery module.

OPEN SEW -Want to spend an entire day sewing with no interruptions?  Need help with a Quilters’ Choice      class project or just want to work on finishing it?
Join us on our Open Sew Fridays and sew on your project of choice. 
And the best part:  IT IS ABSOLUTELY FREE!


            Gammill Long-Arm Machine Quilting
Rental Certification/Refresher
Interested in learning about the long-arm quilting system?  Do you have a quilt that’s too big for your machine?  Well, here’s an idea – rent our Gammill machine!  Participating in this certification class, will offer you the opportunity to use our equipment and experience the technique and fun of the long-arm machine.  Or perhaps you took the Certificaton Class previously but have waited too long and forgotten most of what you learned. 
Take a refresher class and get up to speed again.
1 Class / 3 hours - $45.00 (includes practice fabric/batting kit)
Jan 11, 21, Feb 4, 15, 25, March 3, 14 & 24 from 10:30 – 1:30