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Class Descriptions
[ Friday | Saturday | Sunday ]
Friday, March 16th, 2012
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#101
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"Pine Tree Lodge" - Heidi Pridemore (National Teacher)
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and continued from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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$55.00
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
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Heidi will share her tips on constructing this beautiful queen size quilt using a combination
of piecing and fusible applique. She will go over edge stitching, fusible techniques and
piecing techniques. Limited number of fabric kits available, must pre#order right away.
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#102 
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"Connections" - Kathy Moorhead Johnson
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and continued from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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$45.00
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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Choose to make a bed quilt, wall hanging or table runner in this class. Stacked
4-Patch blocks are the centerpiece of this quilt. Easy strip piecing completes the blocks
and borders. Have your fabrics stacked before class and you will be ready to start playing
right away! Pattern fee - $9.00 If you have any questions, contact Kathy at
quilted@ruggedwest.com
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#103
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"Invisible Machine Applique" - Gladys Lowell
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and continued from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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$45.00
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Skill Level: All Levels
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Do you love the look of hand applique but don't have the time for hand work? This
workshop will teach you how to achieve that look in a fraction of the time with a simple
technique. We will cover smooth curves, sharp point stems and perfect circles. With the
many tips and tricks presented you will soon be showing off your "mock hand applique".
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#104
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"Color Your World (Workbook $15)" - Nancy Odom (National Teacher)
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CLASS FULL
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Skill Level: All Levels
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Selecting compatible fabrics can often be intimidating and somewhat frustrating.
Nancy will guide you through her method of fabric selection and tips to help you build
your color confidence in this hands-on workshop. You won't want to miss this one. Required kit fee $14.00.
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#105
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"Two Great Little Miniatures" - Julia Mehlhoff
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$25.00
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Two miniature quilts each having it's own unique style. Select one to make during class
and make the other mini at home. Dancing Irish Chain with Hexagon Flowers, or
Kitschy Dresden Plate. Rooted in traditional patterns these look great in reproduction
fabrics, or any of the new fabric lines. You just may leave with a fully assembled center
and we'll have so much fun doing it. Pattern purchase required. $7.00 each or both for
$10.00 (Special Class discount)
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#106
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"Tulip Bouquet" - Bonnie Lundorff
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$25.00
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Skill Level: All Levels
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Students will learn the basics of wool appliqu and the tips and tools that make this
technique so popular as they make this springy little bouquet perfect for a table or even
framed. Required pattern $7 and kits available for $15.
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#107
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"Hand Blanket Stitch" - Nancy Odom
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$35.00
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Skill Level: All Levels
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Hand work gives us the freedom to take our work where ever we go. Nancy has a fun
way of sharing her blanket-stitch and other hand embroidery stitches to give your
appliqu block an individual look. Fabrics, pattern, needle and threads included in your
kit. No machine needed. Kit fee $12.00 due at class.
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#108
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"Newsboy Hat" - Julia Mehlhoff
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$25.00
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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Chic, stylish hats get lots of attention! So many fabric choices for this project - make
one in cotton, wool or flannel, and make another in pretty batiks! You'll enjoy making
this hat as much as you'll enjoy wearing it and want to make another for someone
special. Accent it with a fabric flower or button. This pattern is challenging and fun and
this class will give you a great sense of confidence. Pattern purchase required ($12), kits
available! $35.00 (includes pattern - three color ways available in cotton, flannels, or
linen)
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#109
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"May Flowers (Needle Felting)" - Bonnie Lundorff
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$25.00
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Skill Level: All Levels
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Want to learn needle felting? Bonnie will supply the tools needed for use in this class.
Students will learn how to combine wool appliqu and needle felting as they make this
adorable mini runner perfect for any spot that needs brightening up. Required pattern $7
and kits available $15.
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#110
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"Nifty Notions" - Julie Rostad
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Julie is back again this year to share with you the latest gadgets to hit the market. Want to
see how they work? These tools can make your life easier by improving your piecing,
cutting and assembling of your blocks or quilts. There is so much to learn and so little
time. Come, sit and relax with Julie as she shares more tricks of the trade.
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#111
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"Wild About Yo-Yo's" - Patty Bretheim
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$10.00
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Lecture/Demo/Trunk Show
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Did you know you can make yo-yo's as small as a button and as large as a dinner plate?
They are so exciting to add to pillows, quilts, wallhangings and clothing. They also make
wonderful table runners. Don't throw away any of your scraps - make it into a yo-yo. It
could be the focal point of your next project. Patti will inspire you with the latest in yo-yo
gadgets, let you make a yo-yo and show you some yo-yo projects.
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#112
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"Building Skills in Quiltmaking - PART 1" - Merry Green/Bev Cushing
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Merry and Bev have teamed up to offer many tips and guidelines for collecting the basic
quilting tools for measuring, cutting, sewing and pressing, including rulers, mats, rotary
cutters, sewing machines and accessories. All skill levels welcome.
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#113
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"Building Skills in Quiltmaking - PART 2" - Merry Green/Bev Cushing
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Merry and Bev will help you with establishing accuracy in measuring and sewing your quilt
project with special emphasis on the "1/4 inch seam". Learn how the thread, needles and
accessories can help you achieve an accurate "1/4 inch seam". This lecture is for all skill
levels.
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