Classes |
 | Breakfast Club II
Just wait until you see what exciting things will be going on in this new QIJ club. We can’t give away all of our secrets but here are a few things that will be happening.
Once a month for 12 months you will be treated to breakfast and the recipe to make that dish. While you enjoying some delicious food, you’ll have a chance to meet some knew quilting friends and catch up on the latest news.
You will be introduced a wide variety of quilting projects from placemats to table runners to quilts of all sizes and more! Most of the projects use 2 ½” strips.
Each month you will receive a fresh new quilt pattern. Sounds like a good time!
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Four Block Sampler
Have you taken a beginner class and are ready to try something new? Has it been awhile since you’ve quilted and are looking for a refresher? In this class we will concentrate on half-square and quarter-square triangle blocks as well as tips for accurate piecing. You’ll learn how to sew sashing and optional cornerstones. At the last session, you can decide to turn your blocks into a square quilt or a rectangular table runner. Prerequisite: Students must have had a beginning class.
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Free Motion Machine Quilting
It’s not every day that you get to learn free motion from two fabulous teachers. Join Kathi and Susie for this informative hands-on class. You will learn about tension, dropping your feed dogs, needles, threads quilting gloves and more! You will be given the opportunity to practice a variety of favorite quilting designs and learn some new ones, too.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Fresh Cuts
Do you like quick blocks with funky shapes in vibrant colors? Karla Alexander’s method called Stack the Deck enables you to stack, cut and shuffle your fabrics to create a unique one-of-a kind quilt you’ll love! To make the process even easier you can purchase an optional ruler designed especially for the pattern.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Grandma Mom and Me II
Here is a new class for our younger quilters ages 8 to 12. We will be working on a simple drawstring backpack. The young quilters will pick their fabric and do most of the sewing. The adults will help with cutting. A free pattern is included in the cost of the class.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Grandma/Mom & Me
A wonderful class for the young quilter in your life.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
| Machine Applique Workshop
Explore the world of machine appliqué by learning a variety of techniques. You will be introduced to the satin stitch, blanket stitch, small zigzag, scribble stitch and decorative stitch appliqué. In addition you will be able to try invisible machine appliqué using freezer paper and/or fusible interfacing. You will also learn about fusible webs, stabilizers, appropriate threads to use and machine needles. A practice kit is included in the class fee.
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | Mystery Quilt for the Newer Quilter
Add a little suspense to your life by making a mystery quilt. You will pick out three fabrics (yes, we can help you!) without having any idea what the quilt will look like. Each month for 6 months you will get a portion of the pattern and a demo to help you put it together. At the end of 6 months, the finished quilt will be revealed and you will have two more months to finish your quilt
Cost: $ FREE |
 | One Block Wonder
Session One is filled.
Session Two is now open for enrollment. Please call or stop by the shop to register.
Our guest teacher, Sue Bruss, is back with this gorgeous quilt. Buy one fabric with three or four colors that you love. Turn it into a beautiful quilt with a kaleidoscope effect. This is a fast, fun and addictive technique. Having made several of these quilts, Sue knows all the tips and tricks!
The class will meet on two Saturdays about a month apart. This will give you plenty of no-pressure sewing time.
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Quilter's Playbook
Build a guidebook you will go back to again and again. You'll make a fabric selection notebook containing sample fabrics that will serve as a valuable reference tool. This class is good for any level of quilt making expertise.
Cost: $ 55.00 |
 | Redwork
Redwork is a form of embroidery that is enjoying new popularity. In this class you’ll learn all the basics from how to transfer the patterns to the stitches. You will be using the delightful pattern Quilts in the Garden which can be made into a wall hanging, pillow or framed picture. The class will meet twice with 2 weeks off between classes to allow time for stitching.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Road to Quilting
Did you know that most quilters have difficulty with rotary cutting? Do you find that when cutting strips, there seems to be a “V”? Does your ruler always seem to slip? In this one session class, you’ll learn all the tips and tricks to becoming a rotary cutting guru! We’ll even tell you how to care for your mat and rotary cutter so they will last for years.
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Round to It Make & Take
This pop up round thread catcher is versatile and fun! It can be used for things other than thread too. No machine needed as we will be doing mostly cutting and hand sewing. The pattern and hoop are included in the price of the class.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Taffy Quilt
Make a modern quilt from a Jaybird Quilts pattern that uses the popular Lazy Angle Ruler. This quilt is made up of star blocks that have been stretched. A secondary halo design appears as the blocks are placed in a simple setting. It is a lovely quilt and one that will bring plenty of oohs and aahs!
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt Club
In 1922 Farmer’s Wife magazine asked the question, “If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer? Over 7,000 replies were received. The best answers to this question are included in the book The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt along with 111 six-inch quilt block patterns. Each month, for a year, club members will meet and work on several blocks at a session with guidance from Dinah Schisler. Here’s an opportunity to use up some of your stash. Please join us on the fourth Tuesday night of the month.
Cost: $ 15.00 |
Friday Night Stash Bash |
 | Friday Night Stash Bash
BYOP = bring your own project and sew the night away! Laura Helvie will be serving as your hostess for this fun filled evening. This is a night to get away and sew to your heart’s content. There will be plenty of laughter, girl talk and pizza. This is not a class; it is an opportunity to get some projects done and enjoy the company of others who share your love of quilting.
Cost: $ 15.00 |
Quilt Therapy |
| Quilt Therapy
Spend an afternoon at QIJ with old friends and new. Join us in our bright comfortable classroom for quilting and lots of laughter. This isn’t a class but one of our instructors will be there to help answer questions. We usually meet the first and third Wednesday of the month but sometimes the date changes. We even feed your sweet tooth with a delicious dessert!
Cost: $ 10.00 |