Sunday, October 9th, 2010

8:30am-11:30am & 1pm-4pm

301-Turning a New Leaf with Deb Karasik
Turning a new leaf

Use your imagination on the colors, the brighter the better. These adorable little stylized leaves are a treat to make a and feast for the eye. Learn the basics that will take you soaring onto even greater projects.

Basic Supply List:

Yeah..sounds like a lot, but it's really no more than you would take to any other class!

Fabric Requirements for Turning over a new Leaf'

302-Designing Applique Blocks with Kathy Johnson

Applique Blocks
Cancelled

Yes you can design original applique blocks easily using basic shapes and construction paper. In the morning we will design blocks and in the afternoon we will machine applique one or more of your original designs. Hand out fee $5

Basic Supplies Needed:

Paper Scissors
Fabric Scissors
Pencil
Open toe applique foot
You may choose thread colors to either match the applique or contrast
Glue Stick

Fabric Needed:

1 yard of fusible web
Fat quarters or scraps of several green fabrics, flower fabrics and flower centers
3/8 yard of background fabric

SCS, BSK, SM & RCE

303-String Star with Kris Jacobson

String Star

Lets use up those strips and scraps to sew this traditional quilt. This quilt is easier to make then it looks. There are not Y seams to worry about. You can choose to use a 60 degree triangle or make the templates for the pattern.
$5 handout fee

Level: Intermediate

86" x 98"

Fabric List:

5 yards of background fabric for setting diamonds, boarders and binding
5/8 yard for inner border
25 (1/4-yard pieces) or strips equal to the amount in assorted light, medium, and dark prints for the string stars.
7 7/8 yard of backing fabric
Queen size bat
60 degree triangle or template plastic
6 x 24 ruler or similar length with 60 degree marking
Optional: walking foot
SCS, BSK, SM & RCE

304-Paintstiks Coneflower with Peggy Meyer

Do you want to try those neat Paintstiks, but don't know where to start? This class will teach you the basics, while you create a lovely, artistic wallhanging. The tight weave of Bali fabrics make them an excellent choice to work on. A light colored tone on tone background fabric and a darker border will showcase your paintstiks beautifully. No sewing machines needed for this class. $15 pattern fee required.

Basic Supplies Needed:

Freezer paper - 18" x 72"
Painters tape - the BLUE stuff
Paintstiks - 3 to 5 related colors in your choice - we can share in class
Stencil brushes with long soft bristles (one or more each of 1/2" and 3/4" brushes)
Brush cleaner - optional, may use teacher's
12" or 18" long ruler
Small scissors for paper
Small paring knife to remove film from paintstiks
Grip-N-Grip Mat - optional but very helpful to keep
fabric stable and prevent stretching while working on it
Smock or wear old clothes
Paper and pencil to take notes
SCS, BSK, SM and RCE

Fabric Needed:

1 yard light to medium light background, preferably a tone-on-tone or subtle print; batiks work well. Fabric should be prewashed. Bring along a border fabric if you wish for matching paint colors, but will not be needed in class.

Supplies can be purchased at quilt shops or online at www.cedarcanyontextiles.com

305-Northern Lights Hooded Jacket with Kristi Fisher

Join me in making a wonderfully simple and quick jacket that's comfortable and loose-fitting! Pick your favorite group of six fabrics and we'll be on our way. You'll be learning techniques such as side seam pockets, zipper front and an attached hood with drawstring. Pattern cost $11.99 plus tax.

Basic Supplies Needed:
SCS. BSK. SM and RCE

Fabric Needed:
2 yards - Multicolored #1
1/3 yard-Multicolored #2
1 yard - Multicolored #3
3/4 yard-Solid-ish #1
1 1/3 yard-Solid-ish #2
1 yard-Solid-ish #3
5 yards - backing fabric (lining)
Separating Sport Zipper 22"/24" (zippers available at the store. Please call for color request)
8-1" buttons
Batting
Thread

306-Quilted Backpack with Julia Mehlhoff

Cancelled

Quilted Back Pack
A pretty backpack designed for style, function, and durability. This pretty backpack gets a lot of attention. The attention to detail makes it different than the other patterns you've seen. Participants can learn a lot about sewing and leave with the confidence to tackle difficult sewing projects on their own. Some will be close to finishing if fabrics are prepped. Unless you are truly uncomfortable following cutting instructions most pieces should be pre-cut. Pre-cutting is not required but more assembly time is then available in class.
Pattern Fee: $12.00 (pattern purchase required)
Tools: Standard tools
Equipment note: Sewing machine must be capable of stitching through thick layers.
Class Level: Confident Beginner on up
Fabrics: Double-sided, pre-quilted fabric of your choice.

Fabric Needed:
1 yd double faced pre-quilted fabric. Purchased or quilt your own.
1/2 yd min. coordinating fabric for trim.
2 - Buttons (3/4" or larger) - embellishment for exterior pockets.
8" circle of cardboard, plastic, or Tim-Tex for inside bottom.
*One kit of 8 (7/16") extra large eyelets. Kits available at craft stores.

Tools Needed:
Sewing Machine #100 Machine Needles
Walking Foot is desirable
Coordinating Thread
Marking Tool
Hand Needle for button
Safety pin or turning tool
Sewing Machine must be capable of stitching through thick layers
SCS, BSK, SM & RCE