Technique Classes
Crazy Quilting
So you have always thought it would be fun to make a crazy quilt! Sew a basic foundation-pieced crazy patch block using cotton and fancy fabrics such as batiks, silks, brocades, satins and velvets. Learn a variety of creative stitches to embellish each seam of your crazy quilt block. Create a beautiful work of art with fabric, threads and ribbons.
- Instructor: Helen Gosselin
- Skill level - Beginner/Intermediate
- Three 2 - hour sessions, $50
- Thursday, September 30, October 7, 14
o 9:30 – 11:30 am OR 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Machine Quilting
Quilting by machine is a great timesaver but it does take patience and practice to perfect this skill. In this class learn the following techniques needed to successfully machine quilt: grid-quilting, free-motion stippling, continuous-line stitching, traditional outlining and quilting in the ditch. Also, an explanation of battings, needles, threads and marking tools are given. Good beginner or refresher class. Working knowledge of your machine is a MUST prior to taking this class.
- Instructor: Helen Gosselin
- Skill level - Beginner/Intermediate
- One 5 ½ - hour session, $50
- Saturday, October 9
o 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM OR 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Beading
Learn how to add beads to your quilts to make them uniquely yours. Beading adds sparkle and texture, creating a soft and inconspicuous or striking and bold look. Add beads to highlight a row of embroidery stitches on a crazy quilt. Take quilts from so-so to stunning with irresistible beads!
- Instructor: Helen Gosselin
- Skill level - Beginner/Intermediate
- One 2 - hour session, $20
- Thursday, November 11
o 9:30 – 11:30 am OR 7:00 – 9:00 pm