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Class Descriptions
[ Friday | Saturday | Sunday ]
Saturday, March 17th, 2012
#201 
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"Garden Trail Quilt" - Nancy Odom (National Teacher)
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8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and continued from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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$55.00
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Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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A star medallion surrounded by appliqu vines and blooms is the focal point of this wall
or table quilt. Nancy will guide you through the piecing steps for this intriguing center
star and the basics of quick#fuse appliqu techniques. Finished size: 32" x 32". Pattern
required, kits available.
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#202
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"Shadow Box Quilt" - Kathy Moorhead Johnson
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8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and continued from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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$45.00
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Skill Level: All Levels
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This is a great pattern to show off some of your favorite fabrics. Choose floral, oriental,
batiks or just about anything for this fun pattern from Moutainpeek Creations. This is a
fun and simple pattern for a great three dimensional look. Pattern required. If you have
any questions, contact Kathy at quilted@ruggedwest.com
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#203
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"Your Own Signature" - Julia Mehlhoff
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8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and continued from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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$45.00
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Skill Level: Beginner
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A unique quilt with just you in mind. You're always making a quilt for someone other
than yourself. Why not create something for yourself this time? Maybe you're waiting
for the right opportunity to use those saved favorite bits of fabric you really love. You'll
create a pretty piece for your own sewing room wall. Each of your projects will have its
own unique style and incorporate what we love best about quilting using various threads,
appliqu, piecework, and embellishments. Pattern purchase required.
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#204
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"Peppermint Pinwheel, Indian Summer or Daisy Doodle" - Heidi Pridemore (National Teacher)
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CLASS FULL
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Skill Level: All Levels
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This workshop is designed to show any quilter some quick and easy shortcuts to
making Fusible Applique quilts with simple piecing. Heidi will show you techniques she
uses everyday in The Whimsical Workshop. She will cover tips for fusible applique
techniques and finishing. If you can trace, cut, and sew, you can do this applique
technique. Choose from an assortment of quilt patterns. Pattern required. Custom kits
available for a limited time only, so pre-order yours right away.
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#205
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"Cups, Cups, Cups" - Mary Jo Abel
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$25.00
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Skill Level: All Levels
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One glance at this paper foundation pieced wall hanging and it's easy to imagine the
aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The pattern contains 12 blocks but for this wall hanging
we'll use four. Learn the secret to mastering the technique of building a paper foundation
block. Kits and patterns available.
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#206
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"Seasonal Candlemats" - Emily Hardwig
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$25.00
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Skill Level: All Levels
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Choose your theme-snowmen or pumpkins-and make this easy 8 1/2" candle mat. You
will learn the basics of working with wool and some embroidery. Pattern ($8.00) is
required and kits wills be available ($18.00 includes pattern) for projects.
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#207
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"Fabric Jewelry" - Heidi Pridemore (National Teacher)
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$35.00
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Skill Level: All Levels
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You can choose between the 3-D Charm Bracelet or Domino Sandwich Bracelet. Heidi will
cover the two different style beads in class along with basic jewelry making techniques.
$15 bead kit required, will be due day of class. Special price on her book with CD,
"Fabric Jewelry-Wrapped, Braided and Sewn" for students. You DO NOT need to buy
tools for this class.
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#208
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"Miniature Pinwheels" - Gladys Lowell
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$25.00
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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Many 30's fabrics have small motifs which are perfect for miniature quilts. You can bring
any fabric you choose. This class will teach you how to handle tiny pieces and how to
sew accurate seams. Skill and accuracy learned can assist you in all your quilt making.
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#209
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"Potted Posies" - Emily Hardwig
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$25.00
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Skill Level: All Levels
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Learn the basics of wool appliqu by making this 10" x 20" table runner. Easy enough for
beginners but fun for all skill levels. Pattern ($8.00) is required. Kits available for $19.95.
What could be easier than that?
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#210
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"Refashion A Sweatshirt" - Merry Green
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Use a basic sweatshirt to create some unique and expressive fashions. Incorporate basic
quilting skills and fabrics along with embellishments to showcase your personality through
sewing. Learn the sweatshirt basics to prepare your sweatshirt for your creative
expression.
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#211
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"The Art of Hand Quilting" - Donna Vangsness
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Learn the relaxing and soothing art of hand quilting from a blue ribbon winner. Donna
will show you how she hand quilts. She will show you some of the different types of
hoops and threads available, as well as a discussion about needles. This is a great way to
see hand quilting up close and learn the tips she has learned over the years. Hand quilting
is a great stress reliever.
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#212
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"Nifty New Notions (2)" - 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 you 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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#213
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"Applique With Your Circuit" - Jackie Slagle/Irene Ost
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Learn how the Cricut machine can help you get more quilts done. Machine appliqu has never
been easier. You will see two different size machines demonstrated. See how easy it is to change
the size of your designs and cut your designs with or without fabric. So much fun packed into one
hour.
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Great Tips for Every Quilter & How'd She Do That? - Nancy Odom (National Teacher)
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$25.00
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Dinner, Lecture, and Trunk Show
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Nancy uses a video camera and projector to give everyone attending a birds-eye-view of
the techniques and tips she uses to get all that quilting done. Nancy show quilts and
shares how she uses a computer to design and publish full-color illustration,
patterns, and class handouts. Questions from the audience give each presentation a
personal touch.
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