Sunday Best Quiltworks
Class Policy: You must register
and pay for all classes in advance. Mail a check, pay in the shop, or we can
take your payment by phone. If for any reason you cannot attend, we will
gladly refund half the class fee or apply the full amount to a future
class. Pre-cut kits are nonrefundable.
For ALL Classes:
Unless a class is designed specifically for hand work, you should bring
your regular sewing supplies: Sewing machine and manual, 1/4" foot, thread,
scissors, rotary cutter and mat, pins.
TIP: Always bring your sewing
machine manual to class!
Join us the first Saturday of every
month for Saturday Sampler. We'll have snacks and fun! Bring your Show &
Tell items and get an extra door prize for every item you bring.
If
you're participating in our Lucky Seven BOM, you must be present at 10am
and bring your previous months finished block in order to receive your
next free block.
Those not attending on time will be charged $7 for
their next block.
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us! You
do not have to be enrolled in the Lucky 7 BOM to attend Saturday
Sampler.
This is a package deal... When you sign up, it is for both days. We have had a lot of requests for people to leave their sewing machines and fabric on the first day, and come back ready to get back to work the second day. If you are interested, you must call the shop and get your name on the list. Space is limited to 8.
If hand piecing isn’t your cup of tea, then this is the class for you! You can get the incredibly precise look of English Paper Piecing without the time consuming hand stitching. The fabric is glued around precisely cut paper pieces and then stitched together on top with a narrow zig-zag stitch using clear monofilament thread.
Supply list:
Seven dancing sister acrylic templates (recomended)
Seven dancing sister 1 block epp papers
June Tailor fabric glue pen
Bottom line thread in any color
Invisible thread in the best color for your fabrics
Rotary cutter, good blade or bring extra
Rotary mat
Print or graphically pleasing panel of your choice for large kite shapes, 1 yard if fussy cutting or we can help you count repeats
Several coordinating fat quarters or yardage
Sewing Machine with zig zag capabilities, and a fresh needle size 12 sharp, Machine pedal & Machine Manual
Seam ripper
Steamfast iron (if you have one)
Steady Betty (if you have one)
The Cutterpillar Premium Glow light mat is highly recommended
Continue building your skills learning these most versatile blocks. Learn how to press to match intersections perfectly! In class we'll use strip piecing techniques to make several 4patch 9patch blocks in class. The rest of your blocks will be made at home.
Supply List:
1/2 yard light-colored fabric
1/2 yard dark-colored fabric
3/4 yd background fabric
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Sewing machine with a 1/4 inch foot
Thread & scissors
This is a package deal... When you sign up, it is for both days. We have had a lot of requests for people to leave their sewing machines and fabric on the first day, and come back ready to get back to work the second day. If you are interested, you must call the shop and get your name on the list. Space is limited to 8.
Do you own the adorable Singer Featherweight? Singer 221 is the most common, but you may bring your Singer 222K to class as well. If yours is black, tan or celery green, bring it in!! Come join us and we will walk you through some Featherweight specific maintenance procedures and exclusive accessories. Tabby will be bringing in goodies from The Featherweight Shop so that you can baby your special quilting companion and a few items for yourself too. This machine is not like all the rest, as you know. This is a SPA day for your machine. Bring your Featherweight, pedal, manual, all your accessories and the case if you have one. Also, bring an old toothbrush, old T-shirt to use for cleaning and an old towel that can be soiled. Bring your normal maintenance tools. Don't get a manicure the day before. Wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty, because we really dig into the machine. Pack a lunch or a snack. We will go over ways to improve and refurbish or breathe new life into your case as well. Oiling, lubricating, belt tensions, musty odors, case latches, cords, light bulbs and other accessories will be explained and demonstrated in this class. Just the tip of the needle! Save your space now! If you have any special concerns or need specific products ordered before class, please contact Tabby at 706-905-5115 via text or email her at [email protected].
Meet
Ruby
Tuesday,
this
year’s
sampler
quilt
that
will be
made
over the
12
months
of 2019.
The star
blocks
are
predominantly
made
using
the
book,
Quick
and Easy
Block
Tool.
Supply
list:
Quick
and Easy
Block
Tool
book
Sewing
machine
and
standard
sewing
supplies
Rotary
cutter,
rulers,
and
small
cutting
mat
A
personal
pressing
surface
and mini
iron are
always
helpful
Bring a lunch, and join Adee to work on charity quilts for victims of domestic abuse. Our quilts are donated to Hope Harbour, the area domestic violence shelter, where the women and children are truly trying to “mend” their lives. We will be working with patterns that will produce attractive quilts quickly. Hope you can join us! Feel free to bring scraps from home to combine with other donated fabrics.
Do you have small pieces of fabric left over from previous projects that just can’t bear to throw away? This intermediate project is a great way to turn skinny leftovers into a stunning beauty. Part 1: We will work through making the pinwheel centers and learn some tips for dealing with small pieces and how to use Freezer Paper Templates. Part 2: We will make the surrounding pieces, gain confidence with and remove the fear from making Y-seams. Then we will put it all together into a stunning block.
Supply list:
Eldon Pattern
Light & Dark Fabric Strips at least 1-1/2” wide - as listed on pattern
Sewing Machine
1/4” Foot
Neutral Thread
Rotary Cutter
Mat & Ruler
*Bring a small iron & ironing mat if you have one.
Supply list:
Background fabric 13-1/2" square
12-1/2" square freezer paper
1 fat quarter for Appliqué (red
is traditional)
Glass head
pins
Safety pins
Small
scissors that cut to the point
(we love the Karen K. Buckley
sissors with serrated blades)
Fine sharp needles (Linda uses
#12 Piecemaker's Appliqué
needles)
Silk or other very
fine thread to match the
Appliqué color and white to
match the background
Frixion
or water soluble marking pen
Thimble is optional
Black Frixion Marker
White
Sew Line Pencil or Roxanne White
Pencils
Paper cutting
scissors
We will be making the 32 point Sunflower/Concentric Circle shown at the bottom of page 43 in the “Mariner’s Compass - An American Quilt Classic” book. However, our challenge this time is split ALL the points, excluding only the background pieces.
Supply list:
Templates 6, 12 & 14 are for the Background.
Templates 3, 11 & 13 will be split, requiring 3 different sets of strips to be sewn together before you can cut.
(#3) 2 strips cut @ 1-3/4” by WOF. (#11) 2 strips cut @ 1-1/4” x 28. (#13) 2 strips cut at 1-1/4” by WOF.
You may want to make your Freezer Paper Templates before class.
Prints Charming II is a quick and easy quilt made of 5” squares. It has been the preferred background for our Silhouette Designs. If you are taking the upcoming Silhouette Appliqué class, you might want to consider this pattern.
Supply list:
Prints Charming II pattern
40 5" squares
2/3rd yd setting triangles
1/4yd inner border
3/4 yd outer border
1/2 yd binding
2 1/2 yds 40" fabric for backing or 1 3/4yd of 108" wide backing fabric
50" square of batting
Sewing machine
1/4"foot
Rotary cutter, Mat, Ruler
*Bring a small iron & ironing mat if you have one.
Bring whatever you choose to work on. Our goal is to get our UFO’s Done! Linda Hayes will be available to help with advice and technical assistance. Just call the shop and reserve your spot. We can accommodate 8 people.
This cute little tote bag is perfect for taking to class, since it folds out into a Heat Resistant Ironing Pad, and allows you to pack up a hot iron and head home, without the usual time allowed for the iron to cool. The Heat Resistant Ironing Board Fabric is included in the pattern.
Supply list:
The pattern recommends that you wash your fabric to preshrink it. If you choose to prewash, do so before you cut your pieces to size.
14-1/2 x 17-1/2” Main Fabric for tote body
(2) 2-1/2” x 9-1/2” pieces for handles
14-1/2” x 17-1/2” 92) layers of Insul-Bright OR (2) layers of Cotton Batting OR 1 layer of Warm Tater
(2) 1” pretty buttons (shank buttons work well)
6” - 1/4” wide elastic
1/4 yd Contrast fabric to make 65” of binding
If hand piecing isn’t your cup of tea, then this is the class for you! You can get the incredibly precise look of English Paper Piecing without the time consuming hand stitching. The fabric is glued around precisely cut paper pieces and then stitched together on top with a narrow zig-zag stitch using clear monofilament thread.
Supply list:
Seven dancing sister acrylic templates (recomended)
Seven dancing sister 1 block epp papers
June Tailor fabric glue pen
Bottom line thread in any color
Invisible thread in the best color for your fabrics
Rotary cutter, good blade or bring extra
Rotary mat
Print or graphically pleasing panel of your choice for large kite shapes, 1 yard if fussy cutting or we can help you count repeats
Several coordinating fat quarters or yardage
Sewing Machine with zig zag capabilities, and a fresh needle size 12 sharp, Machine pedal & Machine Manual
Seam ripper
Steamfast iron (if you have one)
Steady Betty (if you have one)
The Cutterpillar Premium Glow light mat is highly recommended
If you like to make a mess and have fun doing it, this is the class for you. Ice dying is for those of us who are a bit intimidated by measuring and calculating formulas to achieve a specific shade. We don’t want to have to stress - we just want to enjoy the process without having to have a chemist’s lab and lots of equipment. We’re fine with surprises -in fact, we prefer spontaneity. This really is an easy & fun process and you never know exactly how it’s going to turn out. It’s a bit like Christmas morning when you haven’t peeked in the attic or the back of the closet beforehand. You will go home with 3 fat quarters of beautiful, unique fabric that has all kinds of potential uses in your quilts, whether they’re traditional or art quilts. And, the best part is that, JoAnn will supply everything you need except containers. *Plastic dish pans, small buckets, whatever you have on hand. And, of course, you’ll want to wear some comfortable, not so good clothes (think yard work-type apparel).
Supply list:
Plastic dish pans, large plastic bowls, 1/2-2 gallon plastic buckets, etc.
You’ll want one dishpan-type for soaking and rinsing your fabric, one for clear water to rinse your hands (a large plastic bowl is good), and 1-3 buckets for dying your fabric.
If you want to do 3 different combinations of colors, then 3 smaller containers will be needed (Joanne uses 2-1/2 qt plastic buckets.)The plastic buckets are available at Home Depot or Lowes, but any container of approximately that size will do. These containers should not be used for food in the future.
*Once the dying process is complete, you will need to wash your fabulous new creations at home with Synthrapol or Retayne to set the colors. Both of these products are available in the shop.
If you have questions, please email or call JoAnn. [email protected] 706-672-0088
We have had many requests for this class! We will be working with SBQ lasercut designs. We will learn how to add the white or striped details that make these vintage designs unique. The appliqué process is really quite easy, requiring only patience and attention to detail, an open toe appliqué presser foot, and black and white thread.
Supply list:
Any 1 of our 6 SBQ lasercut Silhouettes
The background you will be appliquéing onto (Prints Charming class available June 15 or use a solid background)
Lightweight paper stabilizer (this will be provided by the shop)
Black thread, and matching bobbin of black thread
White thread - if required by your design- and bobbin to match
Or a bobbin filled with bottom line thread, which will work with both colors.
Sewing Machine with an Open Toe Appliqué Foot (necessary!)
Appliqué Pressing sheet, if you have one.
**Please bring your sewing machine manual**
#10 or #12 needles
Scissors
*Your background MUST be ready before class*
Skill Builders are just what the name suggests. Each of our 12 classes builds your ability by teaching quilting techniques from beginner to advanced. Mastering each of these construction techniques will enable you to steadily grow your talents and pride of workmanship.
We offer one-on-one individual lessons with a qualified professional quilt teacher. Learn individual skills one at a time or choose a specific project to take from start to finish. Want to learn a specific skill? Contact us and tell us what you want! We'll design a class just for you! Lesson pricing varies based on the skills you wish to learn, the length of each lesson, and the supplies required.
We offer a number of small group classes during the year. Class schedules and class length vary by project. Projects are chosen by the teacher and many classes have been designed based on student requests. So don't be shy - tell us if you have a favorite pattern you want to learn to make! View our list of upcoming classes and sign up soon since our classes fill up very quickly.
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