Classes
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Learn to Quilt with Holice Turnbow, Quilter, Artist and Textile Consultant
Wednesday, May 15, 22 and June 5, 12 & 26
6:00 - 8:00PM
Fee: 10 items of non-perishable food for the food bank, each class
We want 8 of your wannabee quilters – those who are really beginners or those who have some knowledge of quilt making but want to improve your skill.Wednesday evenings during the Month of May has been reserved for two hours to enable you to learn the most basic skill of quilt making. The four sessions will deal with the most basic shapes in most all quilt blocks.
They are:
- Squares and rectangles
- Triangles
- Diamonds
- Curves
- Finishing Up
These shapes will then be combined to make a block which we have named “The Super Quilt Block”. The block can be used as a small wall hanging; a pillow or others for a full size quilt.Along the way, tips and tricks will be shared which make for really good quilt making.Priority in registration will be given to those who are truly new to quilting or those who think they barely know the steps in quilt making.
Register early for only 8 students will be accepted .Now for the fee;
Nothing in life is free but this series of classes is almost free. There may be a small fee for any special tools or supplies needed.However, the really big deal about a class fee is your donation of food for the local food bank. There is great need to fill the pantry. Let’s say at least 10 items of non perishable food per class.
May 18th - 10:00 - 4:00 - 3:00pm
The special "hands - on make and take" is a shadow trapunto panel created on the Avante or Fusion long-arm quilting machines. The class will be held from 10 - 3:00 and will include all the necessary supplies.
The fee is $60.
Sunday, May 19
All Day
Class Fee $50
Materials Fee $15
Instructor: Cindy Needham
Your day will be spent learning how to design and quilt gorgeous heirloom feathers and how to add personal touches to make them your own. You will learn how to create heirloom style backgrounds based on 1/2" grids. You will be practicing these techniques on provided Dupioni Silk quilt sandwiches. Your threads and needles are also provided.
Wing Needlework Tea Towel
Cost: $45
Date: May 25, 1-5 in the new *School House at the Charlton Sewing Center
Your wing needle will definitely see active duty in the creation of this linen work-of-art. A Lily-of-the-valley embroidery motif adorns the center and beneath this motif are rows of eyelet stitches, triple entredeux stitch on either side of lace beading threaded with silk satin ribbon, and a final row of eyelet stitches threaded with ribbon that finishes in a bow at the center. The entire towel is hemmed around all four sides using the wing needle and lace edging is added to finish the bottom hem.
Provided in Kit
• *White handkerchief linen – 16 x 24-inch rectangle (cut on pulled thread)
• *1/2 yd of 1-1/4 to 1-3/8-wide white lace edging
• *1/2 yd of 5/8-inch wide white beading insertion
• *5/8 yd of 1/4-inch wide white silk satin ribbon
• *1 yd of 4mm white silk ribbon
Cd with directions and machine embroidery design if you wish to add at home
• 60wt white cotton thread
• Size 70 universal machine needle for construction
• Size 75 machine embroidery needle
• Size 100 wing needle OR 110 or 120 universal machine needle for pin stitching
Provided for class use
BERNINA machines, Bodkin, Washable marker, Lace scissors
You will need
Personal favorite sewing notions, ie seam ripper, scissors, pins
Teacher: Dianne Nagy, M ED, Martha Pullen Licensed
Serger - Part 2
May 25 - 10:00 - 4:00
Fee - $40
In this serger class, you'll learn more advanced techniques and how to use different threads and fabrics to do more with your serger.
Service your Sewing Machine - Coming in June!
Fee: $25
This class will focus on teaching you how to care for your mechanical sewing machine. learn the basic skills necessary to keep your machine running in it's best condition ever!
One Yard Apron * and cooking class!
June 1 - 10:00 - 2:00
Fee: $40 includes cooking supplies
Join us for this fun class, great for beginners, and make this clever apron. Learn binding and more and then join Gregory for a surprise cooking class.
Trapunto Pillow
June 2 - 12:00 - 4:00
Fee: $45 includes kit
Join Denise Lemoine as she guides you through the techniques so you can create this stunning pillow.
Just around the Curve with Linda Ramrath
June 4 & 11 - 9:00am - noon
Learn to sew curves with no pins, no stress and no puckers. Martelli's Curvemaster ¼" foot is optional. This projects use ¾ yard each of four different fabrics to make 4 unique placemats with freely drawn and sewn curves.
June 8 - Time TBD
Berry Picking was never easier!
Have fun while creating realistic Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
Blackberries and Grapes without getting your hands dirty!
Stitch up this delicious assortment of luscious berries using a variety of techniques with beads, ribbons, & trims to create these four ribbon baskets of delicious berries. Just bring background fabric, everything else provided in a kit.
Class Fee: $45
Kit Fee: $10
SUPPLY LIST
Fabric: 4 – 12” squares of light colored fabric for the backgrounds – either solids or muted tones. (I used ivory, but any color is your choice
Scissors: paper, fabric and small embroidery
Quilt pins
Strong quilt thread in a neutral color(s)
12” ruler
Jackets, Jackets, Jackets
June 9 - 10:00 - 4:00
Fee: $40
Pattern $15.00
Join us for this fun class, great for beginners, and learn to make an unlined jacket. You'll have a choice of three patterns and you'll learn how to sew straight seams and how to set in sleeves.
And you'll finish with a stylish jacket in a fabric of your choosing. (fabric and (Notions are separate fees)
Diva Frame Wallet
Wednesday - June 12 1-4 OR 6-9
Inside each Diva Frame wallet is a zippered coin pocket, 2 open pockets for cash & receipts and 6 individual card pockets. The silver frame closure is the perfect finishing touch. With just 8 small screws, adding it is a snap!
Cost: $30.00 includes pattern and wallet frame
Additional supplies required - call the store to register
Quilting 101
Wednesdays, Starting in January!!!!!
This is an eight week quilting series for beginners and those that would like to reinforce their knowledge. Have you always wanted to make a quilt but don't know where/how to begin? Would you like to learn the correct steps? All the basics will be learned and applied in this basic beginners quilting class from choosing fabric, cutting, piecing and assembling a quilt.
You will complete a table runner project. Fabric will need to be purchased prior to the first class. Call now to reserve your spot! Six people have already registered!!
Fee: $20 each class.
MONDAY:
Sewing For Grown-ups
Instructor: MaryLee Breault
10 am-2 pm, 6 pm-9 pm
Class Fee: $22.50, plus supplies
Come work on your unfinished or new quilt or clothing projects!
There are openings in this session. Call to register.
TUESDAY:
Create-a-tivit-tea!
Instructor: Mary LaBoube
3pm-5 pm
Class fee: $10, plus supplies
An open sew for handwork enthusiasts! Bring your handwork and inspiration and come have high tea!
So far we have seen have seen hand quilting, knitting, penny rugs, needle felting, and things Cathy hasn't done before!
WEDNESDAY:
Heirloom Sewing
Help will be available for your heirloom projects on Wednesdays, 11:00-1:00. Classes, by appointment, are also available. After retiring from teaching Kindergarten, I attended a Martha Pullen Licensing and discovered I love teaching heirloom sewing. I hope to meet you at Heirloom Wednesdays.
Dianne Nagy
Note from Cathy - I'm seeing our heirloom sewing community in New England growing due to the talent, skill and nuturing of Dianne Nagy.
Wednesdays, Starting in January!!!!!
This is an eight week quilting series for beginners and those that would like to reinforce their knowledge. Have you always wanted to make a quilt but don't know where/how to begin? Would you like to learn the correct steps? All the basics will be learned and applied in this basic beginners quilting class from choosing fabric, cutting, piecing and assembling a quilt.
You will complete a table runner project. Fabric will need to be purchased prior to the first class. Call now to reserve your spot! Six people have already registered!!
Fee: $20 each class.
THURSDAY:
Quilting Basics and Beyond
Instructor: Mary LeBoube
8:30am-11:30 am, 12pm-3pm
Class fee: $20, plus basic sewing supplies. Introductory kit of fabric included for first few classes.
New to quilting? Getting back into the quilting game? Learning to build some new skills around your quilting knowledge base? This class is for you!
Knitting with Ruth DeRoy
Instructor: Ruth DeRoy
Thursdays 9:30 - noon
Ruth is a seasoned knitter from Wilbrham. We've never seen her NOT answer a question. Whether you are4 just starting out with knitting or are working on a complex project, Ruth can help you.
Sewing For Grown-ups
Instructor: MaryLee Breault
6 pm-9 pm
Class Fee: $22.50, plus supplies
Come work on your unfinished or new quilt or clothing projects!
There are openings in this session. Call to register.
FRIDAY:
Sewing for Grown-ups
Instructor: MaryLee Breault
1:30 pm-3:30pm
Class Fee: $22.50, plus supplies
Come work on your unfinished or new quilt or clothing projects!
Mother-Daughter Sewing
Instructor: MaryLee Breault
4:00 pm-5:30pm or
6:00 - 9:00
Class Fee: $22.50, plus sewing supplies
There are openings in the 4:00 session - call to register.
Monthly On-Going Classes and Clubs
On the 2nd Saturday of Each Month:
Fiber Arts Club
Instructor: Mary LeBoube
9am-12pm
Class Fee: Donations to Food Pantry, plus supplies and/or special speaker fee
A club dedicated to sharing textile and fiber information and to inspiring each other!
Please call ahead so we have the necessary supplies for you. Fiber Arts teachers are welcome to demonstrate their skills.
On the Last Friday and Saturday (combination) of Each Month:
Instructor: Diana Loller
10am-noon
Class Fee: $25
Pro-Stitchers join us for this monthly club! Learn new techniques at every class.
Lollers Long Arm Learners!
Instructor: Diana Loller
1pm-4pm
Class Fee: $25
Do you own a long arm quilting machine? Would you like to learn the professional tips and tricks to make your
quilts shine? Join us for this monthly club!