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New at The Studio for Winter 2012

 

Block of the Month Programs:

            
 "My Patchwork Garden"
and
"Bloom"
Block of the Month Programs
This block of the month features two different versions of the same beautiful garden quilt.  My Patchwork Garden is made from fresh pink and purple batiks, while Bloom is done in springtime pastels and features fusible floral appliqué. Both quilts measure 84”x88”. 
There is a $25 nonrefundable deposit, but at the conclusion of the 13 month program, you will receive a $25 coupon for use towards your backing fabric.
Kick off is Sat. Jan 21 at 9am. Kits will be available on the 3rd. Sat. of the month and the cost for either quilt is $20/month.
Sign up for your favorite version today!
 
 

 

Pasta Challenge

Pick up a grab bag of fabric pasta between Mar. 3 and Mar. 17, and create something special. Our pasta is very thin strips of fabric cut from the fold when cutting fat quarters. (This will be a challenge!!) Return creation to the Shop by May 12 and they will hang in the Shop until May 31.
Pieces will be judged on originality and best use of pasta, and will be awarded first, second, and third places, as well as viewer’s choice.
A pasta dinner and award ceremony for all participants will be held Fri. June 8 At 6:30pm. Come join the fun!!
 
 
Groovy Girls Club
Join us for our new Groovy Girls Club! Enjoy a monthly get together with other club members where you can laugh, learn, and be inspired by creative ideas. Learn a new technique each month for fun little projects. Last Tuesday of the month starting January 30, 7-8pm. Games, door prizes and maybe even food! $15 kit fee per month. Sign up today and bring a friend!    

 

 

Mystery Quilt
Experienced Beginner
(challenging, but not difficult) 
                                      
Sat. Feb. 18   10am-6pm   
“Worms and Jelly Rolls 3” is a Debbie Caffrey mystery using jelly rolls! Bring something for potluck lunch and have fun!!!   $80+Patttern
Instructor: Susan Sears
 

 

 

 
Winter Classes

 

The Basics

 
Start Quilting I   Very Beginner    $90+ Book
Sat. Jan. 14 & 21                               1-5:30 pm
Learn all the basics, from rotary cutting to piecing borders to make your first quilt top.
Instructor: Ann Marceca
Hand Piecing         All                                 $40
Mon. Jan. 23 & 30                            10am-12pm
This is a great way to piece small items, and it’s easy, portable, and rewarding.
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
Start Quilting II         Beginner               $100
Sat. Feb. 4 & 11                                       1-6pm
If you have a quilt top and would like to know how to finish it--this is the class for you. .
Instructor: Ann Marceca
Hand Applique      All                                 $60
Mon. Feb. 20, 27 & Mar. 5                10am-12pm
If you enjoy handwork, you will love to appliqué using the needle turn technique.  
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
Beginning Machine Quilting   All   $60 + Book
Sat. Feb. 25 OR Wed. April 18        10am-4pm
Practice the simple techniques for straight and free-motion quilting.   Get lots of tips, too.
Instructor: Donna Mae Norris
Start Quilting III   Beginner                   $90
Thurs. March 8, 15, 22                            6-9pm
Now that you know how to cut& piece, it’s time to learn to make triangles. This is a continuation of our start quilting classes. Learn different triangle techniques in this sampler class.
Instructor: Ann Marceca
Beginning Paper Piecing    Beg.   $30 + Pattern
Fri. March 9                                       10am-1pm
Learn the basics of paper piecing while making a “Square In A Square” wall hanging. 
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
Hand QuiltingAll                                $40
Fri. Mar. 23                                       10am-2pm
An art that’s so worth it—and as good as a tranquilizer. 
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
 
Kids Can Quilt         Ages 8-18                  $80
Mon. & Tues. March 26 & 27             10am-2pm
They will learn all the basic skills of sewing and quilting while making their own small quilt.
Instructor: Donna Mae Norris
 

January Classes

 

Color Study     All                           $80 + Book
Sat. Jan. 21, Feb.18, Mar. 17 & Apr 21 10am-12
Learn about the elements of color and principles of art to help you create stunning quilts, whether traditional, modern or art quilts. Each session covers a different color concept.
Instructor: Cynthia Morgan
Not Your Grandmothers Log Cabin
 Exper. Beginner                                $75+Book
Wed. Jan. 25, Feb. 8, 15                   10am-1pm
Get a new angle on putting together log cabins with this updated and innovative technique.
Instructor: Jackie Vujcich           
 Zipper Bags   Exper. Beginner      $30+Pattern
Thurs. Jan. 26                                         1-4pm
These bags are so fun and easy to make, you’ll make them as gifts for everyone you know! And zippers are no big deal!!
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                       
From Photo to Pattern to Art Quilt          All                                                            $72+$10 fee
Tues. Jan. 31                                     10am-5pm
Learn how to turn a photo into a pattern and then into a quilt, by making “Rocky Mountain Sunrise” using fusible appliqué.
Instructor: Annette Kennedy

 

February Classes

 

Celebrate!                 All                            $60 
Thur. Feb. 2                                      10am-4pm 
Make a confetti covered wall hanging while practicing satin stitching, sewing with sheers, using rayon and metallic threads, and bobbin work with fused appliqué.
Instructor: Donna Mae Norris
Oh My Aching Muscles         All                 $10
Sat. Feb. 4                                       11am-12pm
Learn tips and techniques to keep your body happy and free from pain, so you can continue to do what you love—quilting!
Instructor: Christine Hildebrandt, CMT
Treasure Boxes    Adv. Beginner     $40 + Book
Tues. Feb. 7 & 14                                     1-3pm
Do you hate to cut up a gorgeous piece of hand-dyed or batik fabric? Use such a piece or several pieces to create this small art quilt.
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
Design Essentials-Color Squares All 40+Book
Wed. Feb. 8 & 15                             10am-12pm
Whether you are working from a pattern or creating your own designs, you will use the Elements & Principles of Design. You will make a small quilt designing with a single shape.   
Instructor: Sara Brown 
Painting Calla Lilies      All       $72 &$12 kit fee
Thurs. Feb. 9                                       10am-5pm
Learn to create these dramatic calla lilies, starting with fabric shapes and then painting on the details.
Instructor: Annette Kennedy
Accidental Landscapes     All           $60+ Book
Fri. Feb. 10                                        10am-4pm
Make a free form small landscape using the “layer curve” method. These are so fun and
easy to make and embellish. —a great gift.
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
Inset Circles        Adv. Beginner        $40 + Book
Thurs. Feb. 16 & 23                         6:30-8:30pm
Sewing a perfect inset circle is no longer a challenge. You’ll learn a pinless piecing method that works every time. Even beginners can make perfect circles.
Instructor: Donna Mae Norris
Mystery Quilt Experienced Beginner   $80+Pat.                                            
Sat. Feb. 18                                         10am-6pm   
“Worms and Jelly Rolls 3” is a Debbie Caffrey mystery using jelly rolls! Bring something for potluck lunch and have fun!!!
Instructor: Susan Sears
Tahoe Tote            All                   $60 + pattern
Wed. Feb. 22                                       10am-4pm
This is an easy to sew, spacious tote with inside pockets, no sag bottom, and tab closure
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
Batik!               All                          $40+$10 Fee
Sat. Feb. 25                                               1-5pm
Design your own fabric for your quilts by learning the basics of making batik fabric at home. 
Instructor: Kristen Reiner
 

March Classes

 

 

Twister    Experienced Beginner        $60 + Ruler

Sat. Mar. 3                                           10am-4pm
Make fun, fast and easy pinwheels using the Twister ruler. Fat quarter friendly or use up your stash.
Instructor: Donna Mae Norris
Block and Screen Printing   All       $30+$10Fee
Sat. Mar. 3                                                 1-4pm
See how easy it is to create surface designs using block and screen techniques.
Instructor: Kristen Reiner 
Stack & Whack    Exper. Beginner       $75+Book
Tues. Mar. 6, 13, 20                              6-8:30pm
This is a quick kaleidoscope technique that will leave you wanting more! So much fun.
Instructor: Dawn Koltz
Professional Tote Exper. Begin.    $90 +Pattern
Sat. Mar. 10, 17, 24                          1:30-4:30pm
This roomy, practical (that means it has lots of pockets) tote is perfect for the office or travel. It also makes a great diaper bag!
Instructor: Dawn Koltz
Kool Kaleidoscope       All                     $60+Book
Wed. Mar. 14 & 21                                10am-1pm
Get the look of an intricate kaleidoscope by using this innovative technique of strip piecing.
Instructor: Jackie Vujcich
Fat Quarter Bag              All           $30+Pattern
Thurs. March 15                                   10am-1pm
Show your personal style while making this fast and fun fat quarter bag for yourself or a gift.
Instructor: Kara Schorstein
Spring Table Runner        All                        $40
Mon. Mar. 19                                        10am-2pm
Make this sweet runner using easy paper pieced log cabins along with easy fusible appliqué.
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
Cobblestone Crows Exper. Beg.     $ 40+ Pattern
Wed. March 21                                 1:30-5:30pm
An easy way to start art quilting—quick fusible web and embellishment.
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
Shatter & Sew   Exper. Beg.              $30 + Book
Thurs. Mar. 22                                      10am-1pm
Create a one-of-a-kind, complex-looking artwork.
It looks complicated, but is easy once you know the secret!
Instructor: Jackie Vujcich  
Wonky Squares      Exper. Beginner     $60+Book
Wed. Mar. 28                                       10am-4pm
Make twisting and turning blocks using partial seams for this fast and full wall hanging.
Instructor: Donna Mae Norris
The Little Bag     Beginner            $30 + Pattern
Thurs. March 29                                   10am-1pm
Make a cute little purse with lots of pockets. For gals of all ages who travel light.
Instructor: Donna Mae Norris 
Kids Art Workshop                1st to 5th grades                                         $30+$10 fee
Fri. Mar. 30                                              1-4pm
Kids will paint a silk tie or scarf, screen print a
t-shirt, make and marble paper in this class.
Instructor: Kristen Reiner
Quick Napkins          All                             $15
Sat. March 31                                   10am-12pm
Learn several ways to make eco friendly napkins. Plus ideas for folding.
Instructor: Donna Mae Norris
Silk Painted Scarves    All         $30 +$10 Fee
Sat. Mar. 31                                             1-4pm
Hand paint 3 scarves using several different techniques.
Instructor: Kristen Reiner
 

April Classes

 

Paint Your Quilt      All            $120 + $22 fee         
Tues. & Wed. April 3 & 4                  10am-4pm
Bring a pictorial quilt, or quilt top to class and we’ll talk about What, Where, and How to paint on your quilt to add details, visual depth, and dimension.
Instructor: Annette Kennedy
Star Struck         Exper. Beg.        $30+Pattern
Thurs. April 5                                     10am-1pm
Beautiful, spiky stars made without paper piecing! Learn a new paperless way to achieve stunning results.
Instructor: Kara Schorstein
Quilt As Desired         Advanced                $40
Sat. April 7                                        10am-2pm
“Quilt As Desired” can be an intimidating instruction on quilt patterns. Learn simple forms and shapes that combine to make your patchwork designs shine.
Instructor: Alaina Marler
Accidental Landscapes     All          $60+ Book
Wed. April 11                                     10am-4pm
Make a free form small landscape using the “layer curve” method. These are so fun and
easy to make and embellish. —a great gift.
Instructor: Sheri Diesburg
Jennifer Bag     Exper. Beginner   $40 +Pattern
Wed. April 11 & 18                                    6-8pm
This sleek hobo bag has pockets inside and out. Best of all, it won’t fall off your shoulder.
Instructor: Donna Bromley
Design Essentials—Collage Curves All $40+Book   
Thur. April 12 & 19                            10am-12pm
Make a curved collage using the flip and sew and bias tape method, as well as the Elements and Principles of Design.
Instructor: Sara Brown
Colorado Escape    All                    $75+Pattern
Mon. April 16, 23, 30                           1-3:30pm
Try your hand at an art quilt that looks complex but is easy for the quilter and nonquilter alike. Raw edge appliqué and full size pattern makes this quilt come together quickly.
Instructor: Jackie Vujcich
Machine Quilting for Pictorial Quilts
Intermediate                               $72+$22 fee
Fri. April 20                                       10am-5pm
We’ll explore the possibilities for enhancing your pictorial quilts with free motion machine quilting. 
Instructor: Annette Kennedy
Freestyle Free Motion     Advanced           $40
Sat. April 21                                             1-5pm
Learn fun free motion quilting designs that go beyond stippling and basic fillers. Learn where to find inspiration. This will be an adventurous class—shapes and lines and threads, Oh My!
Instructor: Alaina Marler
Fabulous Feathers    Advanced                   $80
Sat. April 28                                      10am-5pm
Feathers make your beautiful quilts special. Learn the anatomy of feathers from formal to frilly. Learn to make your feathers pop.
Instructor: Alaina Marler
     

 
 

    Reminders 
  

Sweatshop (Otherwise known as UFO Night)

Never enough uninterrupted quilting time? Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday from 3pm to midnight or the 1st Sunday 12pm-6pm of the month for friendship, fun and food—and of course quilting. Just $5 reserves your spot. Dinner is pot-luck. You will get lots done and have a great time! Space fills up quickly, so sign up today!

Jan. 6 & 20, Feb. 3 & 17, Mar. 2 & 16, April 6 & 20
Sundays Jan.8, Feb. 5, Mar. 4, April
 
AA—Applique Anonymous
 $5.00 Fee Open to all hand appliqué lovers. Come work on your appliqué projects with Teresa here to offer expert   advice. First Friday of each month from 10am-12pm.     
 
Hand Embroidery Club 
$5.00 Fee    Join others who want to work on—and maybe need some help—with their embroidery projects.    Last Friday of each month 10am-12pm
 
Art Quilt Challenge Group
  Monthly challenges to learn and experiment with design, color and techniques in a supportive environment. All skill levels and styles welcome. Check out our blog www.saturdayquiltchallenge.blogspot.com/    $5.00fee.— Second Sat. 10:30am-12pm ongoing. Come join the fun!

  
Class Policies:
· Classes to be paid in full at registration.
· Student Cancellation requires 1 week notice for store credit only. If we cancel a class you will receive a refund in the form that you paid.
· Classes without a minimum of 3 students are subject to cancellation. Students will be given a full refund.
· Please arrive 15 minutes before class and turn off cell phones.
· Please have all required materials purchased prior to class beginning.
· Machine classes require a basic knowledge of your machine and basic rotary cutting skills unless otherwise noted.
· 15% discount given on class supplies purchased at TQS. 

 

 Parking Permits 

Just a reminder that parking in the back lot as well as on the street is 2 hrs.               
For all day classes we will be happy to get parking permits for you if you pay the $5 in cash at least two days before each class.
 

 

 

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