CLASSES

Windmill City Quilts Class Schedule
January through April 2008

To print out a schedule of all classes CLICK HERE In order to print the coupons you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. CLICK PICTURE BELOW to download your free reader now.   Select a class from the list below.  CLICK the quilt block next to it to read more about the class.   Nine Patch     Mystery Class Cottage Rose   Machine Quilting 101           T-Shirt Class   UFO Nights           Split Rail Fence   Sewing Camp           Basket Liner   Amy Butler's Weekender Bag       Fringed Valance   Reversible Fat Quarter Tote Bag     Pillow Class   Novelty Cornice           Mariner's Compass   Mothers-In-Law Pillow           Color Play   Hand Appliqué Class Millennium Star   Harmonic Convergence           Meadow Lane   What's Needed For Classes

Jan. 24, 31
& Feb.  7

Or Mar 13, 20, & 27

6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Learn to cut and put together a Nine Patch Quilt. This is a three session class offered at the end of January and the end of March.

Teacher:  Karen Hamby

Fee:  $35.00

Cottage Rose

Jan 26 & Feb 9

10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In this two day class you will make a 69" X 80" Quilt of the Cottage Rose line of fabrics by Alex Anderson.  This is a two session class.

Teacher:  Karen Hamby

Fee:  $35.00

T-Shirt Class

Jan 27 & Feb 3

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Still have a box or bucket of T-shirts for your special family member?  Let’s get them out and make them into a quilt.  We’ll show you how easy it is to make.  See all of the other items you can use to make your quilt special.

Teacher:  Claudia Moore

Fee:  $30.00

Basket Liner Class

Feb 2

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In this class you bring your own sewing basket and we will teach you to custom make a basket liner to maximize the efficiency of the baskets.

Teacher:  Debbie Fisher

Fee:  $35.00

Split Rail Fence

Feb 3 & 17

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn to quilt – in this class we will learn the learn Rotary Cutting 101, and how to strip piece fabric, then cut the strips apart into quilt blocks and design the quilt top. This rail fence design requires just 4 fabrics: 1 dark, 2 medium, and 1 light. It can be “right sized” to be smaller or larger. Think about making it using novelties, brights or Amy Butler fabrics! This quilt pattern makes a great first time quilt, or an easy baby gift. (Students must know how to wind a bobbin and sew a 1/4" seam on their sewing machines.)

Teacher:  Laurie Fujimoto

Fee:  $32.00

Fringed Valance

Feb 9

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

You will go home having made your own custom window treatment. This simple board mounted valance will dress up any window in your house. You will also learn to work with fringe and trim to accent the treatment.

Teacher:  Nan Eckley

Fee:  $30.00

Pillow Class

Feb 11 & 25

Or Mar 5 & 12

10:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

How would you like to learn the secrets of making beautiful pillows for your home. We will learn how to make piping put in a zipper and learn to make the ever popular neck roll pillows. We will also make a square pillow with your favorite fringe on it. This is for the confident beginner that wants to step out of the box and make some beautiful accessories for their home.  This is a two session class offered on Monday mornings in February or Wednesday evenings in March.

Teacher:  Nan Eckley

Fee:  $35.00

Mariner's Compass

Feb 12 & 19

6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Love to Quilt, but can’t take your machine with you? Learn to hand piece, using techniques from both Cindy Blackberg and Jinny Beyer. The Mariner’s Compass is one of the hardest quilting blocks to create—but in this class we will hand piece the block without foundation papers or templates. Students will stamp out pieces to make the most accurate compass EVER. Everyone needs a “ditty bag” with something to do while waiting for flights, appointments, kid’s practices and lessons. What’s in your ditty bag?

Teacher:  Laurie Fujimoto

Fee:  $32.00

Color Play Class

Feb 21

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Using Joen Wolframs valuable book Color Play we will explore the definitions of color and how to use them in our quilting. This class is a must for all skill levels, and may save you money and time down the road.

Teacher:  Caron Carlson

Fee:  $15.00

Millennium Star Class

Feb 24

12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

This is a great project, especially for those of you that have resisted paper piecing. Another MUST in the quilter's bag of tricks. This 18" star can make into a wall hanging, a pillow, or a center medallion for a quilt and you just cannot beat the accuracy of this technique!

Teacher:  Caron Carlson

Fee:  $25.00

Meadow Lane

Mar 2 & 9

12:00 to 2:30 p.m.

In this class you will learn to make a two block quilt made from Fat Quarters.

Teacher:  Karen Hamby

Fee:  $35.00

Mystery Class

Jan 29 & Feb 5

Or Mar 11 & 18

6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Like the class title suggests this one is a mystery.

Do you feel brave enough to try it out?

Teacher:  Karen Hamby

Fee:  $40.00

Machine Quilting 101

Mar 15

10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

If you are tired of stitch in the ditch and grid quilting, drop those feed dogs and let’s take off! You’ll never go back, once you learn the tricks. We’ll cover everything you need to get your imagination going!

Teacher:  Caron Carlson

Fee:  $25.00

UFO Nights

Second Friday of every Month

6:00 p.m. until…..

Join us the second Friday of each month to join the rest of us fabriholics in accomplishing our projects.  Bring any project you want – pick one or bring them all – the one who brings the most UFO’s in may just win a prize!!!  Let’s try to help each other out and accomplish some goals by finishing a project or two.  You bring the project – I’ll bring the goodies!!  This class is free but space is limited so sign up early.

P.S.  I am a night owl so don’t plan on leaving too early!!

Sewing Camp

Mar 25, 26 & 27

Easter break week

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Are you already thinking of what to do with the kids during spring break? Why not sign them up for a great class to learn all kinds of neat projects. We will be meeting for three days for a quick “sewing camp” just to get them motivated to keep sewing throughout the year. We will make several projects. We will start with some fun pajama bottoms. Classes will meet from 11:00 to 2:00. We’ll have lunch together and hang out and sew!!! You bring the sandwich, I’ll bring the rest.

Reversible Fat Quarter Tote Bag

Feb 20 & 27

Or Apr 6 & 13

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Learn to make this Fat Quarter Tote Bag. The tote is reversible and because of it's size it is a versatile tote bag as well. Taught by Annemarie Clifford of Anne’s Bags. 

Teacher:  Annemarie Clifford

Fee:  $27.00

Structured Cornice

Apr 10 & 17

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

If you have always wondered what the secrets were to making a beautiful cornice window treatment, this is the class for you.  It will surprise you how simple this can be.  Your imagination is all you will need to finish this cornice. 

Teacher:  Nan Eckley

Fee:  $30.00

Tribute to Mothers-In-Law Pillow

Apr 5

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Bring in your Daughter’s or Granddaughters for this simple to make yet elegant Tribute to Mothers-In-Law pillow class.  You will leave with a great gift for your mother or mother in law. 

Teacher:  Nan Eckley

Fee:  $25.00

Hand Appliqué

Apr 2 & 16

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of hand appliqué. We'll learn to make perfect points and gentle curves that will make you confident to have your hand appliqué work look great. We will make a small wall hanging that will be completed just in time for Spring!

Teacher:  Chris Berry

Fee:  $

Harmonic Convergence

Apr 5

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ricky Tims' Harmonic Convergence method is a magical, easy way to make artistic quilts. In this class you will learn the theory behind this type of construction and demystify the process. There is a bit of intrigue using this method because the effect of your fabric choices is only realized as you progress through each step. After learning the process, you can use larger pieces of fabrics and slice them any way you like." Recommended for quilters with a sense of adventure and good ¼ “ piecing and rotary cutting skills. You will complete the quilt top during class. Convergence may become your favorite quilt for gift giving--as it’s easy to make, once you understand the steps, can be made to match the recipients’ favorite colors, and looks much more complex than it is to create.

You can watch a small video featuring the work of Ricky Tims on our InTheNews page.

Teacher:  Laurie Fujimoto

Fee:  $42.00

All classes will be offered regardless of the number of students enrolled.  We will not cancel the class unless there are no students scheduled within 48 hours of the class date.  We want you to be as excited as we are that all your preparation will pay off! 

Machines are not required – we have a few for you to use if you don’t want to bring yours.  It is always better to get comfortable with your machine so it is recommended, but not required.

	Don’t forget – Windmill City Quilts has four machines available for you to rent by the hour!  For just $10 per hour, you can bring your project to us.  So, if you don’t want to drag your machine out of mothballs, can’t seem to clear off you dining room table, or don’t want to invest in your own machine, come to the shop, have us help you and take a drive on ours!

Just call ahead to make sure there is one available, then – come on down!!

20% discount on supplies purchased prior to class day (once class fee is paid)

15% discount on supplies purchased on class day (once class fee is paid)

Please feel free to offer suggestion for future classes, we have lots more ideas up our sleeves and are working on the next schedule for the rest of the year but we would love to hear your input on other ideas.  We are already working on:  Saturday Samplers, kids beginning sewing lessons, home dec classes, Bee gatherings, and lots more!  Keep us informed of what you would like to see offered.