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Please take time to read our class policy before you register for a class. Reviewing the policy, general class supply list and class specific supply and material lists will make your class experience much more enjoyable.

Sewing machines (in good working order) are required for most classes.  If you cannot bring your sewing machine to class, contact the store.  It may be possible for you to book one of the store machines for use during the scheduled class time.  Students should expect to do some homework so you must have access to a sewing machine at home.


  

We've added new classes to our schedule!
Click here to download Winter 2010 Schedule pdf file.
Register soon - these classes will fill quickly!
To register for a class, phone 418-QUIL (418-7845).
Phones open at 10:00 am; please quote theClass Id.
Prices DO NOT include GST! Click the ClassId to get the supply list.

ClassId Description Sample picture (click for larger picture)
Click id for supply list Degree of difficulty: Easy = Easy; Some quilting = Some quilting experience required; Advanced = More advanced
 
BB1

Bali Beauty Easy1/2

Enjoy making an easy to assemble abstract twin size (or bigger) quilt, with rich hand printed Bali fabrics.

(14.5 hours)   78.25  Kit $80

Orientation: Monday March 8, 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
Class: Monday March 15, 6 - 9:30 pm, Saturday March 27, 9:00 am-3:00 pm and Tuesday April 6, 6 – 9:30 pm

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BFQ1

Beginner Flannel Easy

Sew a cosy flannel throw while learning to quilt step by step. You will learn to piece, add borders, and binding.

(14.5 hours)   $78.25 Kit   (Top fabrics) $58.00

Orientation: Monday January 25, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Class: Tuesday February 2, 9 and 16, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm and February 23, 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

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Beginner Flannel

 
BMA1

Beginning Machine AppliquéEasy
Start learning how to appliqué using the new Mistyfuse product. Make a winter mitten wall-hanging with a simple design. Learn machine appliqué tricks and tips while you work.

(4 hours) $29.00                  Kit: $17.00
Saturday Saturday January 16, 9:00 – 1:00 pm

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Beginning Machine Applique - Winter
 
BOMINFO

*2009 Block of the Month Information Session Easy
Now you have completed 12 or more blocks come and learn what you can do with them. You will receive a large handout as well as information on how to use your blocks in different ways. *Discount coupon will be given for fabric to finish your 2009 BOM quilt.

BOMINFO (1.5 hours)      $10.00 (colour $18)
Information workshop: #1 Wednesday January 20, 10:30 – 12 noon.
OR
#2 Wednesday January 27, 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
OR
#3 Thursday February 11, 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
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Border Print Gifts
 
BOMQC

*2009 Block of the month quilt class
You have completed 12 or more blocks and now you want help to complete your quilt project. First come to either of the BOM information sessions (cost included). Then sew up your quilt.

(7 hours plus 1.5 hour info session) $55.00 (colour +$8)
Class #1: Thursday January 28 and February 4, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm.
OR
Class #2: Monday February 22 and March 1, 6:00 – 9:30 pm.

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Border Print Gifts
 
BPG

Border Print GiftsEasy
Using one border print cleverly cut and make a table runner, table topper and placemats.

(8 hours) $53.00
Orientation: Tuesday February 9, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Class: Saturday February 20 and 27, 9am – 12:30 pm

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Border Print Gifts
 
BQAYGT

Braided Quilt-As-You-Go Table RunnerEasy1/2
So simple, so effective, a great step-by-step project and gift! Quilt this 50” x 16” runner as you sew the strips on.

(8 hours) $53.00          Kit $21.95
Class: Tuesday March 23 and 30, 5:30 – 9:30 pm

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Braided Quilt-as-you-go Table Runner
 
CM1

Cake MixEasy1/2
Using a layer cake and jelly roll, make a large quilt top without so much cutting and it goes together quickly.

(9 hours) $56.50
Orientation: Monday March 8, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Class: Friday March 12 and 19, 5:30 – 9:30 pm.


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Beginning Machine Applique - Winter
 
CSB1

Charmingly Simple beginner quiltEasy
Using some pre-cut 5” squares and other fabrics make a lovely throw while learning quilting step by step. Maybe use a Christmas theme?

(12 hours) $70.00 
Orientation: Monday January 4, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Class: Wednesday January 6, 13 and 20, 6:00 – 9:30 pm.
OR
Orientation: Tuesday February 16, 10:30 – 12 noon.
Class: Wednesday February 24, March 3 and 10, 9:00 – 12:30 pm

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Charmingly Simple Beginner Quilt
 
CFT1

Chenille and flannel throw:Easy1/2
Using flannels and brushed cottons learn to make your own chenille and then combine it with regular chenille and flannel fabrics to make a warm fluffy quilt.

(10 hours)      $62.50   Kit $149
Orientation: Wednesday February 24, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Class: Saturday March 6, 9:00 – 1:00 pm and March 20, 9:00 – 1:30 pm.

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CS1

Chenille ScarfEasy
Out of one piece of brushed cotton make a fabulous soft and pretty scarf with a chenille finish. These are a snap for gifts when you know how!

(4 hours) $29.00                         
Kit $20.00
Class: Friday February 5, 5:30 – 9:30 pm.

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FRS1

Flannel Rag Squares QuiltEasy
Sew a “warm hug” when quilting a flannel fluffy frayed edged throw. This is a great starter quilt or relaxing project as the fabrics are pre-cut and ragged for you!.

(5.5 hours)  $$41.75 Kits: $107 or $145
Class: Friday January 22, 6:00 – 8:30 pm and Jan. 29 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

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Flannel Rag Square Quilt
 
FF1

Flippity Floppity RunnerEasy
Using only a little fabric learn to quilt the basics while making a table runner. Many choices of colours and themes.

(6.5 hours) $47.00    Kit $14.50
Class: Tuesday January 19 6:00 – 9:00pm and January 26, 6:00 – 9:30pm

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HSQ1

Hunter Stars with 5” Charm SquaresEasy
Many collect the lovely individual 5” squares or have scraps. Put these together into a stunning Hunter Star quilt – the easier way.

(11.5 hours)  $67.75    
Orientation: Tuesday February 9, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Class: Saturday February 20, 27 and March 6, 1:00 – 4:30 pm.

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Inset Circles
 
KK1

Kool KaleidoscopeEasy
Using a clever Ricky Tims technique make a large intricate piece creatively with strips.

(13 hours)      $73.00
Orientation: Tuesday January 19, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Class: Saturday January 30, 9:00 – 5:00pm and Thursday Feb. 18, 5:30 – 9:30 pm.

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Kool Kaleidoscope
 

MQ1

Machine QuiltingEasy
Learn to do no-mark free motion quilting. Make samples while quilting an assortment of leaves, stars and other freehand designs.    

(3.5 hours)     $27.75                Kit: $9.25
Class: Tuesday February 23, 9:00 – 12:30 pm.

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Machine Quilting
 

PPMC

Mariner’s CompassSome quilting1/2
All blocks are sewn to a specially designed Quiltsmart product, so they are accurate and stable. **Paper piece experience is an asset – see Pineapple class.

(12 Hours)    $70.00          
Orientation: Tuesday March 2, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Class: Thursday March 11, 18 and 25, 6:00 – 9:30 pm

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Mexican Stars Quilt
 

MQ

Mystery Quilt #1Easy1/2
Start with fabric choice clues and cutting instructions - you will only know the size of your project. When you come to class you will get clues on what to do with your cut fabrics and the mystery begins! You will not know what the quilt will finally be until you finish the last clue – are you up to the challenge?

(8 hours)   $53.00
Class: Tuesday March 9 and 16, 5:30 – 9:30 pm

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If we showed you, it won't be a mystery, would it???
 

NYB

*New York Beauty Easy1/2
Pre-requisite paper piecing – see Pineapple class. Using a foundation method make a curved New York Beauty quilt. Pick the size and combination that you want, as you work.

(12.5 hours) $71.25
Orientation: Thursday January 28, 5:30 - 7pm
Class: Saturday February 6, 9am – 4pm, Wednesday February 17, 6 – 9:30pm

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New York Beaty
 
OBW1

One Block WondersSome quilting
Create a One-of-a-kind quilt using only one fabric and one shape to make Kaleidoscope blocks with no ‘Y’ seams! The results are amazing.

(12 Hours)    $70.00  
Orientation: Monday January 18, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.

Class: Monday January 25, February 1 and 8, 6:00 – 9:30 pm

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OBWA1

One Block Wonders Advancedeasy
Building on the One Block Wonder technique previously taught; try adding one more fabric, cubes or an original border.

(15.5 Hours)    $81.75 
Class #1:
Orientation: Wednesday February 24, 5:30 – 7 pm
Class: Saturday March 13, 9 am - 4 pm AND Wednesday March 3 and 24, 6 – 9:30 pm
OR
Class #2:
Orientation: Monday April 12, 10:30 – 12 noon.
Class: Monday April 26, 9 am - 4 pm AND Monday April 19 and May 10, 9:00 – 12:30 pm

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PPP

*Pineapple Paper Piecesimple
Learn how to do paper piecing while making a stunning pineapple pattern 25” square quilt.

(8 Hours)    $53.00          Kit available
Orientation: Wednesday January 6, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Class: Thursday January 14 and 21, 6:00 – 9:30 pm

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Picture Coming Soon
 
 RQAYG1

Reversible Quilt-As-You-GoSome quilting
This reversible project is quilted while you piece it! Create an exciting design on the front side, and a different design on the reverse.

(15.5 hours)     $81.75
Orientation: Tuesday March 2, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Class: Wed. March 10 and 17, 6:00 - 9:30 pm and Wed. April 7 and 14, 6:00 – 9:30 pm.

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Reversible Quilt As You Go
 
SERP *Serenity Placematseasy1/2
Create a woven knot design set of placemats with intricate details the simpler way..

(8 hours) $53.00
Orientation: Thursday February 18, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Class: Thursday Feb. 25 and March 2, 6:00 -9:30pm

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SFCF1 Sunflower Country FenceSome quilting
Using a crooked strip piece method we will be making a lovely 62” x 72” brushed cotton quilt with appliquéd giant sunflowers climbing up a rustic fence.

(16.5 hours)   $85.00 Kit available
Orientation: Monday January 18, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Class: Saturday January 23, 9:00 – 5:00 pm, Wednesday February 3 and 10, 6:00 – 9:30 pm

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UFO

U.F.O. (unfinished object)
Bring whatever you need help in completing and we will work on it to get it done!

(4 hours) $29.00
Class #1: Tuesday January 12, 5:30 – 9:30 pm.
OR
Class #2: Friday February 19, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

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You decide what it should look like!
 
VCQ *Victorian Crazy QuiltSome quilting
Using an inspirational vintage quilt we learn about fabrics, and quilt history. We then make our own crazy quilt. If you have embroidery stitches on your machine that you never use – this is the project for you.

(12.5 hours) $71.25
Orientation: Monday March 15, 5:00 - 6:30 pm.
Class: Monday March 22, 5:30 – 9:30 pm and Saturday April 10, 9:00 – 4:00 pm

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Victoria Crazy Quilt
 
WCIC Watercolour Irish Chainmedium1/2
Using a simple strip piecing technique and wonderful fabrics make a stunning quilt easily.

(11.5 hours)      $67.75    Kit $79 throw (queen available)
Orientation: Wednesday February 17, 10:30 – 11:30 am.
Class: Monday February 22, March 1 and 8, 9 am – 12:30 pm

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Sunflower Contry Fence
 
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