1.Scroll through to find an amazing selection of classes.

2. Choose your favorites.

3. Call The Quilter's Studio to register today!  303-776-6444

Announcing our newest pattern!!!  "Starburst" is in the March/April 2013 issue of American Quilter Magazine. 

 

Kits for the "Starburst" quilt available at the shop.  Orders can be placed by calling 303.776.6444.

http://www.americanquilter.com/publications/digital_issues.php 

 

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     Yard Sale at The Studio

 

 

    Buy 3 yards, get 1 yard free

          (regular priced fabric, 1 yard cuts, minimum please)

 Friday and Saturday, April 19-20

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Mother’s Day Sale

Friday and Saturday

May 10 & 11

10% off purchase of $25

15% off purchase of $35

20% off purchase of $50 or more

 

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Saturday Sampler Reunion

Saturday,

June 1   9am

 

If you have taken any Saturday Sampler class in the past, come for a show and tell reunion. All tops and quilts are welcome. Didn’t get yours finished?   Come anyway for great finishing ideas.

 

 

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Coupon Sale

June 15-29

Receive a $10 Coupon for
 Every $50

You Spend

June 15-29

Coupon Redeemable

 August. 10-17

 

Cuttin’ Loose Girls (Formerly Groovy Girls) 

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May Basic Classes

    

#Start Quilting I     Thurs. May 9,16 &23  6-9pm

Have you always wanted to make a quilt but didn’t know where to start? Come learn all the basics from rotary cutting to piecing borders while making your first quilt top.

Instructor: Ann Marceca                                        $90 + Book

 

#Beginning Machine Quilting   Thurs. May 16    10am-4pm

Practice the techniques for free-motion and straight quilting. You’ll get all the tips and hints to perfect your quilting.

  

# Beginning Paper Piecing        Fri. May 24       10am-2pm

Learn the basics of paper piecing while making an easy block wall hanging and practice “peaky and spike” as well.

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                 $40 + Pattern + $3 Fee

 

# Kids Can Quilt    Wed. & Thurs May 29 & 30 10am-3pm

Ages 8 to 18  

Yes, they can! They will rotary cut (with supervision) and sew a small quilt while learning all the basic skills of sewing and quilting.   They will have a lot of fun too!

Instructor: Donna Mae Norris                                              $80

 

May Classes

  

#Folded Log Cabin            Wed. May 8            5:30-9:30pm

A twist in technique creates a wonderful wall quilt from an old favorite block.

Instructor: Sarah Ann Wells                                     $40 + Book

 

# Picture Perfect                 Sat. May 11 & 18                1-5pm

Turn your photograph into an art quilt with personality using a fused appliqué technique and thread sketching.

Instructor: Barbara Beasley                                                     $80

 

##Two Fabric Applique           Tues. May 14    10am-2pm

Learn this 2 fabric technique from Pacific Rim. No          templates, no numbering, no small pieces. Fusible and hand techniques demonstrated.

Instructor: Ann Marceca                                        $40 + Pattern

 

#+ Your Inner Star        Tues. May 28 & June 4   10am-12pm

This table runner has motion to spare and points you can’t lose. The squares and rectangles offset the points. It can be made as a quilt if you would like it larger.

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                                     $40 + Pattern

 

#Art Quilt Design Principles—Shape     Thurs. May 30     6-9:30pm

Learn how the concept of shape in design can make a   difference in your art quilts.

Instructor: Sarah Ann Wells                                                     $35

 

June Basic Classes

 

 

 

# Hand Applique          Wed. June 12, 19, 26              6-8pm

 

Learn to appliqué using the needle turn technique. You will learn both template and back basting   methods.

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                                                        $60

 

# Start Quilting II       Thurs. June 20 & 27          5:30-9pm

If you have a quilt top and would like to know how to layer, baste, and quilt and bind it, this is the class for you.

Instructor: Ann Marceca                                                $70

 

June  Classes

   

#+Lemon Twist    Sat. June 1                      12-4pm

Become a triangle expert making half square and quarter square triangles for this luscious lemon wall hanging or table runner. Learn fusible applique and use a buttonhole stitch to outline appliqués. Instructor: Donna Mae Norris             $40

 

##Starburst  Mon. June 3, 10, 17                    6-9pm

You’ve seen it in the magazine—now here’s the class! You’ll enjoy the combination of techniques presented in this quilt.

Instructor: Dawn Koltz                                          $90 + Magazine

 

# Bindings          Thurs. June 5                                 10am-1pm

Learn to make several kinds of binding starting with the   basic binding and including artist binding , double and curved bindings. Instructor: Donna Mae Norris                               $30

 

# Teens Sew—Zipper Bag         Thurs. June 6             1-4pm

Use strips of fabric to make these indispensible soft bags. They will carry your make up, jewelry, money and more.

Instructor: Donna Mae Norris                                                     $30

 

# Art Quilt Design Principles—Depth            Thurs. June 6

6 -9:30 pm                         

Learn how to add depth to your art quilt to help add         interest. Instructor: Sarah Ann Wells                                      $35

 

## Quilt Whispering             Sat. June 8                    1-4pm

Become a “quilt whisperer” by learning the basic shapes and techniques to design the quilting for your quilt whatever your style—traditional, art quilt, modern and contemporary. You will do all levels of design. Instructor: Alaina Marlar $30

 

# Rediscovering Your Stash             Sat. June 8      10:30am-12pm

 

Bring 2 or 3 fabrics from your stash that need updating with new fabric to use for that special quilt. Go home inspired to make your next project.

Instructor: Cynthia Morgan    No Charge, but space is limited

 

#+ Peek A Boo Table Runner     Tues. June 11         10am-2pm

 

This fun little table runner combines both Cathedral Window and quilt as you go. Need it longer? Just keep going!   Great for charm squares. Instructor: Ann Marceca     $40 + Pattern

 

# Art Quilt Design Principles—Texture      Thurs. June 13

6-9:30pm                                              

Learn to use interesting texture in your art quilts.

Instructor: Sarah Ann Wells                                                       $35

 

##Mystery Quilt          Sat. June 15                 10am-5pm

Join the fun making Debbie Caffrey’s   “Under Cover in Houston Twelve” mystery quilt. Instructor: Susan Sears                                         $50 + Pattern

 

# Quilted Postcards             Tues. June 18        6:30-9:30pm

Fast, fun and mail-able, these mini quilts are a great way to

use scraps and embellishments with great results.

Instructor: Sarah Ann Wells                                                     $30

 

# Teens Sew—Carmel Swing Bag   Thurs. June 27 12-4p

Have fun sewing a fast and easy shoulder bag. It has two pockets and a button closure. Another great way to learn to sew. Instructor: Donna Mae Norris                      $40 + Pattern

 

# Accidental Landscapes       

Sat. June 29           10am-4pm        

This small, free form landscape is made using the easy “layered curve” method. Use simple machine stitching or embellish as much as you wish. They make a great gift.

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                                             $60 + Book

 

                                                      

July Basic Classes 

 

 

# Start Quilting III    

Thurs. July 18 & 25                10am-1pm

Now that you know how to cut and piece, it’s time to learn to make triangles while learning different triangle techniques. This is a continuation of our Start Quilting Series.

Instructor: Ann Marceca                                                           $60

 

#Start Quilting I         

Sat. July 20 & 27                 1-5:30pm

Have you always wanted to make a quilt, but didn’t know where to start? Come learn all the basics, from rotary cutting to piecing borders while making your first quilt top.

Instructor: Ann Marceca                                                $90 + Book

 

#Hand Quilting   

 Mon. July 22                                     1-5pm

All you need is a few basic skills and tips, and you can master this wonderful, relaxing art.

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                                                          $40

 

 July Classes

 

  #Intro to Art Quilting      Mon. July 8, 15,29, Aug. 5   6-8pm

If you want to move beyond traditional block quilts, or     following a pattern, this class will lead you step-by-step to create an art quilt of your own design.

 Instructor: Moira Mallison                                                         $80

 

##Curves and Stacks          Tues. July 9                10am-2pm

This class combines Karla Alexander’s “Stack the Deck” technique with gentle curved piecing. Learn a fun, free-form cutting technique as well as how to piece curves. Choose from several projects in the book.

Instructor: Ann Marceca                                              $ 40 + Book

 

 #+Modern—Maybe             Wed. July 10                       1-5pm

Begin designing your own “modern quilt” look pieces. This small wall hanging is a great way to start. Don’t want to go modern? Choose different fabrics for a more traditional look. 

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                                                        $40

 

#Art Quilt Adventure    Wed. July 10 & 17       6:30-9:30pm

A bit of whimsy and a lot of fun creates an art quilt to enjoy.

Instructor: Sarah Ann Wells                                                     $60

 

# Teens Sew—Hot Dog Pillowcase Thurs. July 11      1-3pm

Make pillowcases fast and easy with a finished edge. This is a fun way to learn to sew!

Instructor: Donna Mae Norris                                                 $20

 

#Beading for Quilters            Tues. July 16                     1-5pm

Add some sparkle and bling to your quilts with beads of all shapes and sizes. Lots of tips to keep them neat and pretty on your quilt.

Instructor: Anne Jackson                                              $40 + Book

 

#BB Bag                       

Thurs. July 18                                  1-4pm

Make this cute little purse with lots of pockets. For gals of all ages who like to travel light.

Instructor: Donna Mae Norris                                  $30 + Pattern

 

#+ Cobblestone Crows       

Wed. July 24                          1-5pm

This is a quick fusible -web appliqué project to bead and embellish .

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                                        $40 + Pattern

 

 

August Basic Classes

 

# Beginning Machine Quilting     Sat. Aug. 10   10am-4pm

Practice the techniques for free-motion and straight quilting. You’ll get all the tips and hints to perfect your quilting.

Instructor: Donna Mae Norris                                $60 + Book

  

# Color for Patchwork        Thurs. Aug. 15, 22, 29    6-9pm

Have you ever said, “Choosing the fabric is the hardest part of quilting”? In this class you will create a contemporary sampler quilt while learning color theory specifically for patchwork piecing.

Instructor: Ann Marceca                       $90 + Pattern & Book

 

August Classes

 

  #Accidental Landscape Zipper Bag      

Thurs. Aug. 1 & 8   6-8pm                          

Make a project bag using the “layered curve” method. Make a landscape or just a lovely free-form design, or a combination of the two.

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                                          $40 + Book

 

#+Spicy Spiral Table Runner    Tues. Aug. 6   10am-2pm

This popular pattern uses a 9 degree ruler to create this uniquely shaped runner. 8 fat quarters and you’re off and running.

Instructor: Ann Marceca                                        $40 + Pattern

 

##Sur La Table            Wed. Aug. 7 & 14                   1-4pm

This small quilt is full of fun techniques for the experienced quilter.—8 point intersections, inset piecing, and partial seams.

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                                          $60 + Book

 

# Inset Circles and Shapes    Mon. Aug. 12 & 19      1-3pm

Sewing a perfect inset circle or shape is no longer a challenge. You’ll learn a pin-less piecing method that works every time. Even beginners can make perfect circles.

Instructor: Donna Mae Norris           $40

 

# Jelly Roll Races      Mon. Aug. 12                           6-9pm

Ladies and gentlemen, start your machines! Grab a jelly roll and you’re off to the races. You’ll make a scrappy quilt top with your favorite fabrics in just three hours.

Instructor: Donna Mae Norris                                                $30

 

# Just a Note       Sat. Aug. 17                  11am-2pm

This fun 6”x9” note pad cover will hold your pad, pencil, and more and is charm square friendly. Makes a great gift.

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                      $30 + Pattern

 

#+   Ruffles             Tues. Aug. 20 & 27                             1-3pm

This is a beautiful floral fusible web appliqué and pieced wall hanging. Great for any décor.

Instructor: Sheri Diesburg                                    $30 + Pattern

  

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    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!   

 

 

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   

Second Sat. 10:30am-12pm. 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.