Winter Class Schedule
Registration can be done in person, by phone, mail or email.
Class fee is required to hold your place.
Supply lists for each class will be available upon registration.
15% discount on all class supplies
Late Night @ QB&P -- Spend a Friday night sewing, eating and visiting with other quilters. This is one of our most popular events and we always have a great time. Bring your own projects to work on (or find something new to start while you are here) and bring a snack to share, we will provide supper. This is a great opportunity to get in some quality quilting time while enjoying the fellowship of other quilters.
Teachers: Staff
Dates: Fridays, February 5, and March 26
January CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Time: 6:00 pm - ?
Cost: $15.00
Twilling -- Twilling is an old-fashioned stitch that adds a lot of elegance to any project. It is very easy to do and also very addictive. Learn the technique then join the Heirloom Stitches Block of the Month with confidence!
Instructor: Christina DeArmond
Date: Friday, January 15
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Cost: $15.00
Traditional Log Cabin -- This is a traditional block with a twist and it is a perfect way to use up scraps and stash. This class will show you how to speed piece log cabin blocks while maintaining accuracy. You will perfect your ¼" seam and learn to press so that seams lay flat and sewn strips are perfectly joined. You'll learn to match seams perfectly when you join blocks and lots of other great tricks and tips to improve your piecing and speed up your sewing. Best of all, it is fast and fun and there are no triangles!!! Cut 1 ½" strips of lights and darks (no mediums please!) from your stash and we will toss them like a salad and come out with a fabulous "scrappy" log cabin quilt. No cutting logs! If you want a bit more order to your project select lights and darks of your choice, but don't get too picky! This is a great stash quilt, and is a terrific project to get you "outside of your box" and try fabrics and patterns you might not normally use. Make it a girls' day out and bring your friends because swapping strips is half the fun. No pattern required. Suitable for beginners right up to advanced quilters.
Instructor: Reeze Hanson
Date: Saturday, January 16
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $35.00
EQ-6 for Beginners -- Learn to use this incredible software to design blocks and quilts, to try out fabric and color combinations, and to print templates, paper foundations, or rotary cutting instructions for your quilts. The class includes a demonstration of the basic features of the program and hands-on workshops where you will design blocks, set them into a quilt, and play with fabrics and colors. This class is an introduction to the software program, but would be a great refresher for those who have not used the program in a while. Course requires that you have EQ6 loaded and activated on a laptop prior to class. Be sure your laptop has a power cord and a mouse. Handouts and sample patterns will be provided.
Instructor: Reeze Hanson
Date: Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Day!)
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $40 + book EQ6 Simplified $21.95
Embroidery 101 -- Learn the basic embroidery stitches to complete any project. In class you will learn to do the stem stitch, the backstitch (or outline stitch), blanket stitch, lazy daisy, and French knots. All work will be done on pieces of practice fabric. You will not be working on a specific project; however, Christina will be happy to help you pick out a great project to use your newly learned embroidery stitches.
Instructor: Christina DeArmond
Date: Thursday, January 21
time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $15.00
Ode to Joy -- This is a technique class for half square triangles using Triangles on a Roll and how to make an Inset or "Y" Seam. In this class we will make the basket block in Deanna's latest pattern "Ode to Joy." She will share with you a very simple and time saving technique to make the half-square triangles in this basket block. She will also give pointers in constructing the basket base which requres an inset or "Y" seam. You will need a roll of 3" finished square Triangles on a Roll. This class is a help for, but not limited to those doing the "Ode to Joy" BOM. If you'd like to join us and make your own basket we'd love to have you.
Instructor: Deanna Hodson
Date: Friday, January 22
Time:1:00 to 3:30
Cost: $25.00
Bali Bags -- This "clothesline" bag was runner-up to the winner of our bag contest and several expressed a desire for a class, so come join the fun. Choose one of our Hoffman Bali-pop 2 ½" strip sets, a jelly roll or cut your own 2 ½" strips from fabrics in your stash. In no time you will be shaping up a great bag.
Instructor: Kaye Spitzli
Date: Saturday, January 23
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $35.00 + pattern $9.00
An Appliqué Tool Box -- Barb loves appliqué and she loves tools! In this three hour class you will get hands on experience with using many different tools that will make your appliqué projects either easier or more fun! Use Barb's tools in class so you can decide if you want to add them to your own inventory. Try before you buy! Students will create a sample reference book. (Barb got that idea from her Grandma who was a professional seamstress!) Some of the tools we will use are circle makers, bias bars, bias tape makers, ruching tools, border and vine tools and any others Barb thinks up in the meantime. The only supplies you will need are two fabrics (fat quarters will do - one light and one tone on tone in any color) and matching threads plus basic hand sewing supplies (needle, scissors etc).
Instructor: Barb Eikmeier
Date: Saturday, January 30
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
Freezer Paper appliqué wallhanging project -- learn the freezer paper appliqué technique and discover how easy it can be to machine stitch your appliqué pieces and still have the 'look' of needleturn.
Instructor: Barb Eikmeier
Date: Friday, February 12
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
Bargello Block -- This is a super easy technique using a simple block to make fabulous bargello quilts. Wait till you see how easy this is and how fast the blocks go together. The results are incredible and blocks can be set together in dozens of ways to create a truly unique bargello masterpiece. Totally beginner friendly.
Instructor: Reese Hanson
Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $40 + book Bargello Quilts with a Twist by Maggie Ball $24.99
Basic French Braid -- If you have wanted to learn to do those fabulous French braid quilts but were afraid to attempt it on your own, here is the class for you. This is a simple project that focuses on color selection and piecing techniques. The quilt center is a large scale print from which the French braid border fabrics are drawn. It is a great way to learn the basic technique before attempting a large French braid project. 36" x 44" wall hanging can be well on its way to completion by the end of the class. Appropriate for confident beginners to intermediate quilters.
Instructor: Reeze Hanson
Date: Monday, February 15 (President's Day!)
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 + book French Braid Obsession by Jane Hardy Miller $21.95
EQ6 Drawing -- Learn advanced drawing and designing techniques using the powerful EQ6 software program. This class explores some of the advanced features of the program including patch draw and motif drawing. In addition we will work with rotation tools and block framing tools, quilt settings and layouts, and custom sets. If you have a specific project in mind, bring it along and learn how to draw it and print it in EQ6. Course requires that you have EQ6 loaded and activated on a laptop prior to class. Be sure your laptop has a power cord and a mouse. Handouts and samples will be provided. Basic knowledge of the program is necessary to take this class. Intermediate level.
Instructor: Reeze Hanson
Date: Friday, February 19
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 + book EQ6 Pieced Drawing $21.95
Sylvia's Mini Retreat -- Join us again for another mini-retreat to work on those adorable Sylvia's Bridal Sampler blocks. We are here to help you with any questions or problems you might have. You can work on any of the blocks from the quilt and have fun with others who are also working on them. We are charging a $10.00 fee this time which includes lunch. Bring your blocks you have completed for show and tell and for drawings for door prizes.
Instructors: Amy, Reeze, Christina
Date: Saturday, February 20
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork Template Series -- Here are two more of a series Barb is teaching, take one, or both.
NEW Marti Michell Sashings ruler -- Barb picked up this ruler set at the fall quilt show in Des Moines and tried it out as soon as she got home. Set any type of block with sashings and cornerstones but instead of just plain sashings let's jazz it up a bit by making the cornerstones appear to be blocks of their own. Each student will need their own ruler set for the class and at least 6 quilt blocks ready to set together. If you don't have time to make the blocks, you may use pre-printed block panels.
Instructor: Barb Eikmeier
Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
Marti Michell templates Sets B & D tutorial -- Template sets and sewing machine required for class. One 2 hour session.
Instructor: Barb Eikmeier
Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
EQ-6 for Pattern Designers -- This intensive workshop will help pattern designers learn to use the features of this powerful software program to design quilts, work with measurements for cutting and kitting patterns, and make drawings and illustrations for their original patterns. If you like to design quilts and want to publish your patterns, EQ6 provides you with a powerful set of tools to bring your pattern ideas to fruition. Bring along an idea and we will work on creating the visual components for your pattern. Course requires that you have EQ6 loaded and activated on a laptop prior to class. Be sure your laptop has a power cord and a mouse. Extensive handouts and sample patterns will be provided. Basic knowledge of the program is necessary to take this class. Intermediate level. Bring your EQ6 Owner's Manual.
Instructor: Reeze Hansen
Date: Saturday, March 6
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: $50.00
It Takes Two-English Paper Piecing -- This wonderful quilt is made using traditional English Paper Piecing. The pattern box comes complete with the pattern, the pre-cut paper pieces and Mylar templates to make cutting out the pieces easy. Jelly rolls (or Bali Pops) work great with this quilt. The class will cover cutting out the shapes and the English Paper Piecing. The pattern is from an Australian company called Patchwork with Busyfingers and is adorable.
Instructor: Christina DeArmond
Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Cost: $25.00
Mary's Triangles With Built in Borders -- Working from a design by Sally Schnieder learn to piece complicated pieced borders that are not borders at all! The trick is diagonal set blocks. Barb will also introduce Marti Michell's setting triangle ruler (not required for the class) and tips and tricks on diagonal sets. This is a two session class.
Instructor: Barb Eikmeier
Dates: Saturdays, March 13 and March 27
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $30.00
Back Basting appliqué -- In this technique students will begin a traditional appliqué block in class. The design is transferred on the wrong side of the background fabric and basted from the back then needle turn appliquéd to finish the front. This is a very portable appliqué method.
Instructor: Barb Eikmeier
Date: Tuesday, March 16
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
Marti Michell 8 pointed star Set E tutorial -- This class is for hand or machine piecers. Template set required for class. Sewing machine required if piecing on the machine.
Instructor: Barb Eikmeier
Date: Friday, March 19
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
April Showers - Paper Piecing from a Non-paper Piecer! -- Some quilters love it and some don't - paper piecing that is! For years Barb has fallen firmly in the latter category until she was introduced to this paper piecing method where you don't sew through the paper! No tedious paper removal at the end of the project and if you make a mistake, no worries! Ripping out is easy. In this two hour class learn the basics that can be applied to nearly any paper piecing project while you begin to work on a cute umbrella wallhanging quilt.
Instructor: Barb Eikmeier
Date: Tuesday, March 23
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
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