Winter/Spring 2010 Newsletter

We are so lucky to have "Superstar" teachers on the roster! I'm so excited and I just can't hide it… boy, does that take me back. I just found some photos from the 80's the other day - what a laugh. Oh, the colors and the fabrics we had to deal with then. And I ramble on….

Rosemary Makhan, International Applique Superstar, has a new dazzling creation that is just compelling to make.

Kathy Dunigan, International Baltimore Superstar, is joining us (yeah!) with a stunning quilt that has yet to be publicly unveiled. If any of you are attending Elly Sienkiewcz Applique Academy in February, Kathy has been chosen as the guest artist.

Gloria Meyer, Piecing Superstar, brings fun new techniques with nickel strips.

Karen Horne kicks off February with our Superbowl Party.

Hope you can join the rest of our Superstars for a season of glorious quilting.

Janet

Secrets of the Stars

Rosemary Makhan

Learn to draft and stitch up a galaxy of thirteen star blocks nestled amongst a Starry Pathway quilt setting. Discover the secrets of turning your drafted patterns into rotary cutting measurements as well as how to add or combine the block units to design your own original star variations. A graceful swag appliqué border finishes the quilt and can be stitched by hand or by an invisible machine method.

Date: Tuesdays March 16, 30, April 13, 27, May 18, June 1, 15, 29

Time: 7:00-9:00 pm

Fee: $95.00

Ladies of the Night Mystery

Rosemary Makhan

Join us for a fun evening of stitching to make an easy block that is a nine patch variation.  Be prepared to just sew, sew, sew! Pizza and snacks are included.  Sewing machine required. Optional starter kit available.

Date: Friday April 30

Time: 7:00pm - 1:00 am

Fee: $65.00

Double Wedding Ring

Rosemary Makhan

Update this beautiful old favourite pattern by learning easy new techniques for cutting and sewing. Paper piece the arcs or use a template method. Learn a simple curved piecing assembly method as well as how to prepare and stitch a continuous bias binding onto a curved edge.  Booklet fee payable to the teacher: $2.00

Date: Tuesdays Mar 9, 23, April 6

Time: 7:00-9:00 pm

Fee: $65.00

Think of Me, Dear One

Kathy Dunigan,

Calling all aspiring ladies of Baltimore! This is the real deal; finally your chance to take the plunge and learn to make all those incredible blocks you’ve been drooling over. This incredible quilt won’t be unveiled until Houston Quilt Festival 2010 and Elly Sienkiewicz’s newest book release on the same date. Kathy and Elly worked closely to design this setting. Many blocks were brought back from out of date publications and stitched with a new twist. Let Kathy teach you the “behind the scenes” tips and wonders of what makes these “Baltimore Album Quilts” so valuable and desirable. Much history of these wondrous blocks will be given. Month by month, block by block, six small-scaled Baltimore blocks will surely bloom to your delight!

No book required; small print fee of $3. per month payable to teacher

Date: Last Sunday of the month,

Starting Feb 28 for six months

Time: 1:00-4:00pm

Fee: $95.00 plus materials

Theorem-Style Urn of Flowers

Kathy Dunigan

Wow, Ladies!!! Don't miss this chance to learn some incredible techniques and make this medallion block that will stand alone or fit perfectly amongst your Baltimore blocks. Treat yourself to this special 3-day "mini retreat"and you will love the upbeat atmosphere that is Kathy's trademark. She will gently guide beginners and advanced students alike, as you learn oil pastel shading, the skinniest and certainly the easiest silk ribbon stems ever, ultrasuede, silks and cottons are bountiful and the embroidery will entrance you. After this class, you will have all the tools to tackle anything! Don't miss it, you applique lovers!  

Dates: Friday, May 14 4-7:00 pm

Sat & Sunday May 15-16 1-4:00 pm

Fee: $120.00

Diamonds in the Rough

Gloria Meyer

This quilt has been designed using eighteen nickel strips (5” cuts by the width of the fabric) with the addition of a background fabric. Easy piecing and the use of a variety of fabrics will make a pretty, but scrappy quilt. You could use a fewer number of fabrics, provided you still have a minimum of 18 nickel strips. A greater number of fabrics could be used to make your quilt even more scrappy.

Dates: Saturday, March 6

Time: 1:00 -5:00 pm

Fee: $40.00 plus pattern & materials

Rachel’s Delight

Gloria Meyer

Another design using nickel strips (5” cuts by the width of the fabric). Easy piecing of ½ square triangle blocks, arranged in a barn raising setting gives you the illusion of multiple diamonds. Pattern could also be made using charm squares. Choose a variety of prints and/or colours to make a pretty, but scrappy quilt.

Dates: Saturday, March 20

Time: 1:00 -5:00 pm

Fee: $40.00 plus pattern & materials

Star Table Topper

Gloria Meyer

Quilts aren’t just for beds or to hang on the wall. Choose 5 unique fabrics in 2 coordinating colours to match the décor in your home. This pattern also works well in a collection of seasonal fabrics.

Dates: Saturday, April 10

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Fee: $25.00 plus pattern & materials

Pieces of the Underground Railway

Karen Horne

This very interesting exclusive Quilters Garden Patch BOM that tells the story of the Underground Railway. Each month (for 6 months), you will receive two blocks - one pieced and one embroidered.

Fee: $15.95 / month

Super Bowl Sunday !!!

Karen Horne

It's our traditional Super Bowl party. While your guys are watching the game, join Karen for a fun afternoon quilt and some chilli.

Dates: Sunday, February 7

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Fee: $60.00, fabric included for lap quilt

Please book in advance, space is limited

Party on the Block

Karen Horne

Come On Let's Party!  This Kariepatch Design Quilt allows you to do just that. Colour is the main ingredient of this quilt that begins with a simple block and becomes something quite extraordinary.

Dates: Saturday, March 13 & 27

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Fee: $45.00 plus pattern & materials

YoYos In My Garden

Ruth Brown

Everything is coming up YoYo's. This quilt is a great portable project, whether you are making the yoyos or stitching them to your quilt top. I made most of mine while sitting at doctor's appointments and dance class waiting for my daughter! 

Dates: Sunday, April 11

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Fee: $45.00 plus pattern & materials

From Rags to Riches

Ruth Brown

Japanese folded patchwork re-invented. An easy technique with spectacular results. 

Dates: Sunday, January 31

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Fee: $45.00 plus materials

Snails Trails

Ruth Brown

Wind your way around these fun blocks with Ruth. Different settings create different results.

Dates: Wednesdays, March 3 & 17

Time: 7:00 -9:00 pm

Fee: $45.00 plus materials

Celebration Sampler Continues

Patricia Dear

We all have someone or something to celebrate. This Lydia Quigley design combines piecing and appliqué, often in the same block, to create a one of a kind queen size quilt. Expand your creativity by using both fabric design and colour placement to take your quilts to the next level.

Date: Every 4th Tuesday

Time: 10:30 - 1:00 pm

New to Quilting

Janet Henry & Ruth Brown

Learn the basic techniques of quilting that will give you a solid foundation to use as a spring board to more complicated projects. You will learn to: Hand Sew, Machine Sew, Hand Appliqué and Paper Piece. Come away with a finished lap quilt.

Date: 8 Monday Nights

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Fee: $75 plus pattern and materials

Kids Can Quilt

Jenna and Joanne Prokop

Children are introduced to quilting from beginning to end. Introduction to threading the sewing machine as well as proper cutting and sewing techniques. 10 classes

Date: Saturdays Jan 23 to Apr 24

Time: Sat 9:00 – 10:00 am

Fee: $50.00 plus materials

Teen Time Jenna and Joanne Prokop

Come and create a quilt to watch TV under, take to university, or make for a special friend.

Date: Saturdays Jan 23 to Apr 24

Time: 10:30 – 11:30

Fee: $50.00 plus materials (10 classes)

On a Roll Again Leslie Prokop

Jelly roll 1 was lots of Fun

Jelly roll 2 did it include you?

Jelly Roll 3 yes it was free!

Jelly Roll 4 you have asked for more!

Join us for a free class using the latest craze of Jelly Rolls. Three new patterns for session #4 are being offered.

Saturdays 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Feb 13 Stripes on an Angle

Apr 24           Storm at Sea - variation          

May 8            Which way do I go?

June 5 Finishing Class

Free Class – with purchase of fabric or $20.00 with your own fabric.

Bottom's Up Margery Towers

Get ready for that sleepover with PJ bottoms, a pillow case & a bag to carry everything in.

Dates: Saturday, Feb 20 & Sunday Feb 21

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Fee: $45.00 plus pattern & materials

New to Quilting - Daytime

Patricia Dear

Learn the basic techniques of quilting that will give you a solid foundation to use as a spring board to more complicated projects. You will learn to: Hand Sew, Machine Sew, Hand Appliqué and Paper Piece. Come away with a finished lap quilt.

Date: 8 Tuesdays

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00

Fee: $75 plus pattern & materials

The Quilting Stitch

Patricia Dear

In this class you will transfer a traditional quilting design onto fabric and then learn how to do the "rocking" quilting stitch. Your finished piece can be made into a pillow if desired.

Dates: On request - 5 student minimum

Fee $15.00/class + materials

Project needs Completing? Janet Henry & Ruth Brown

Need a hand or just need some inspiration to finish a project? Join us on Monday nights for an injection of enthusiasm and we'll help you get your quilt done!

Date: 8 Monday Nights

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Fee: $65

If any of these classes appeal to you but the times don't, please let us know.

Stitching Groups

Wonderful Women with Fabric Club (WWF) Karen Horne

Wednesdays

Ladies of the Sea

What a wonderful quilt! Need some motivation to move forward on your block of the month. Feel free to join us the 3rd Friday of the month

Time: 10:00-1:00pm

Omi-Gosh -Have you Finished?

For those of us who took the class and need motivation to get to the end.

Sundays Jan 24, Feb 21, March 21, April 18, May 23, June 20