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  CLASSES

Art Quilt Group * (B)

Do you drool over art quilts, but never had the courage to try it yourself?  Well take heart, there’s a supportive group for you to join.  We currently have a small group of ladies who meet one Monday morning a month to explore the world of art quilts firsthand.  We are using the book, Art Quilt Workbook as our guide, exploring a new technique each month, putting our own individual spin on it, working up a very small sample and bringing it back for show and tell each month.  Our goal is to let the creativity flow and just have a lot of fun!

First visit $10, then each 2 hr session $5

Instructor:  Dian Himes

 Monday, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 26 and April 30 from 10am-12noon. Hope to see you there!

Asian Sweatshirt*(P)

Decorate the everyday sweatshirt and take it up a notch – Asian for instance.  Pattern required for class.

Two 2 hr. sessions - $32

Instructor:  Dian Himes

Sat. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4; 10am-12noon

Beginning Nine-Patch* (B)

Beginners Welcome !  Learn to make a small quilt from start to finish.  Class includes instruction on rotary cutting, machine piecing, borders, assembly of quilt and simple machine quilting.  There will be homework.  Book required:  Basic Guide to Rotary Cut Quilts

Three 2 ½ hr sessions - $60

Instructors:  Dian Himes and Beth Archer

Tues. Jan. 10,17 and 31; 10am-12:30 (Dian Himes)

Tues. March 6,13 and 27; 6-8:30pm (Beth Archer)

Big Block Baby Quilt*

Great project for beginners to tackle as their next project after basic 9-patch class. Project is approximately 41” square in size which is perfect for a baby quilt. Pattern included with class fee.

Two 2 hr. sessions - $32

Instructor:  Dian Himes

Wed. Jan. 25 and Feb. 1; 6-8pm

Binding*

Learn basic binding technique by making a small sample piece, which is included with class fee.  Bring your own sewing machine for class, or use one of ours.

One 2 hr. session - $16

Instructor:  Dian Himes

Saturday, Jan. 21; 2-4pm

Chase’s Quilt*(P)

Great project for easy strip piecing using the tube technique.  Pattern by Mitzie Keys is sure to delight your quilting muse and lead to several great projects.

Two 2 hr. sessions - $32

Instructor:  Dian Himes

Sat. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4; 10am-12noon

Circles by hand or machine**

We will explore doing the block “Tried and True” by hand as well as by machine.  If you want by hand, bring hand sewing supplies and if you want to do by machine, bring your sewing machine.  Both methods will be demonstrated and you will piece one or two blocks in class.

One 2 hr. session - $16

Instructor:  Dian Himes

Thurs. Jan. 27; 10am-12noon

Desert Rose Block**

Old-fashioned quilt block, machine pieced.  Short and sweet technique class to make just one block. 

One 2 hr. session - $16

Instructor:  Dian Himes

Mon. Feb. 13; 2-4pm

Free Motion Machine Quilting **

 Class is “beyond the basics” and covers more techniques and free motion designs including a variety of feathers and background. You will be amazed at what you can do, both with a drawn pattern, to creating designs right out of your head!

One 3 hr session - $24  (Class booklet to instructor)

Instructor:  Judy Pleiss

 Wed. March 21; 10am-12noon 

Girls Helping Girls – Cutting Party

Sign up to work all or part of the afternoon. We will be cutting and coordinating trims to go with donated fabric for the pre-cut girls dresses.  Free.

Saturday, Feb. 18; 12noon to 5pm

Hand Applique*

Love the look of hand applique’? Let us teach you the very basics and get you started on this wonderful art that is as relaxing as it is satisfying.

One 2 hr. session - $16

Instructor:  Beth Archer

Wed. March 28; 6-8pm

Hand Piecing*

Learn to hand piece a basic quilt block.  Great portable project to cart around with you on your journeys.

One 2 hr session - $16

Instructor:  Dian Himes

Fri., Feb. 3; 10am-12noon

Hand Quilting Stitch*

This is the stitch that holds the layers of your quilt together. You will learn the needle-rocking technique along with tips on how to start, types of threads, thimbles and needles. Optional kit includes sample, needle and thread.

One 1 ½ hr. session - $12    Kit Fee: $5

Instructor:  Judy Pleiss   Class date set as demand develops

Machine Quilting:  the Basics*

 Introduction to both straight line and free-motion quilting. Learn about battings, threads, needles, basting and managing a quilt in your sewing machine. Walking foot, free motion foot and the book  Machine Quilting Made Easy are required.

One 3 hr session - $24       Batting Kit $3.50

Instructor:  Judy Pleiss

Tues. Feb. 7; 12noon-3pm

Sat. March 10; 10am-1pm

Private Sewing Lessons*

Whether you want to learn a specific technique or just the basics, this is a great option for you. You get to arrange the time most convenient for you (and the instructor) and get to define what you want to learn.  Minimum of one (1) hr. instruction must be reserved and up to four individuals may join the class.

One (1) hr. session - $40

Instructor:  Beth Archer

Rag Quilt*

Comfy, cozy – you just can’t beat a rag quilt.  A great quilt for recycling jeans or flannel shirts. Technique will be taught in class. You will finish the quilt on your own.

One 3 hr. session - $24

Instructor:  Beth Archer

Tues. March 20; 6-8pm

Re-structured Sweater with Quilted Front

Re-purpose a sweater to show off your quilting expertise with a new challenge.  You will receive directions for several versions, or plan on doing your own design if you wish. Very stimulating project. Two 2 hr. Sessions - $32

Instructor:  Dian Himes

Monday, Feb. 13 and 27; 6-8pm

Serger Technique – Rolled Hem

Learn to create beautiful rolled hem useful to make napkins or expertly finish scarves.

One 2 hr. Session - $16

Instructor:  Beth Archer

Monday, March 12; 6-8pm

Serger Technique – Flatlocking

A serged flatlock seam offers endless embellishment opportunities. Want to know more – see you in class.

One 2 hr. Session - $16

Instructor:  Beth Archer

Wed. March 21; 6-8pm

Teach Me to Sew:* (Free Class!!)

Would you like to learn some basic sewing skills? Class consists of cutting out and sewing a sleeveless little girl’s dress. Layout basics will be covered. Bring your machine, or use one of ours for this class.  Great way to learn a little about sewing and donate your finished dress to a worthy cause! We have improved on the sewing directions for this class – they are now updated.  Anyone who took this class last time may just want to try it again to get updated.

One 3 hr. session – Class is FREE! But you MUST place a reservation in advance.

Instructor:  Dian Himes

Saturday, Feb. 11; 1-3pm

T-Shirt Quilt * (B)

Clean out the drawers and make a memory using favorite T-shirts.  This quilt will make a great gift especially for the graduate.  It is quick and easy to sew.  Choose the basic beginner pattern or a more challenging layout from the book, You Did What With My T-Shirts?  The class teaches the technique of preparing the t-shirts and demonstrates possible layouts.

One 3 hr session - $24

Instructor: Beth Archer

Wed. Feb. 8; 6-8pm

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                                    JANOME

Machine Mastery Classes

Avon Quiltery would like our Bernina and Janome owners to be completely familiar with their new machine’s stitches, functions, features and accessories. Your owner’s manual is your textbook. Classes are FREE with machine purchase and $40 without purchase. 

Bernina/Janome Guide One

Covers the basic operation of the sewing machine, explaining  machine setup for  straight, zigzag and utility stitches, correct threads and needle use, plus cleaning and maintenance. Guides cover all current models of sewing machines and sergers.

One 2 hr Class.

Wed. Jan. 4; 6-8pm

Thurs. Feb. 2; 10am-12noon

Thurs. Feb. 23; 6-8pm

Wed. March 14; 10am-12noon

Mon. April 2; 6-8pm

Bernina/Janome Guide Two

Class covers sewing buttonholes, hems, gathering and the decorative stitches. All models.

One 2 hr Class

Thurs. Feb. 9; 6-8pm

Mon. March 19; 6-8pm

Bernina/Janome Guides Three A/B

Learn the operation of the memory and the function buttons such as mirror image, pattern, etc.

One 2 hr Class

Guide 3A Memory, Stitch Regulator,Machine Q. Setup

Monday, Jan. 30; 6-8pm

Monday, Feb. 20; 10am-12noon

Thurs. March 22; 6-8pm

Bernina/Janome Guide Four A/B/C

Four/A is lecture/demo format on threads, needles, and stabilizers used for embroidery and hooping techniques. No machine is necessary for just the Four/A guide. 4/B is actually embroidering with your new machine. 4/C is for Aurora 430/440 Embroidery machines

One 2 1/2 hr session

Dates set as needed

Bernina/Janome Serger Guide

Basic guide class for new serger owners. Learn serger basic concepts and learn proper threading! Free if purchased from Avon Quiltery, $40 is purchased elsewhere. On current models only.

One 2 hr Class

Instructor: Beth Archer

Thurs. Jan. 26; 6-8pm

Bernina/Janome Serger Guide – Cover Stitch Machines Only

By appointment

Oldies Serger Guide 101 – Open to all makes and models not currently manufactured.

 We want your serger to be one of your new best friends. Come learn all the basics of threading, “dialing in” for different stitches, care and upkeep, using your differential feed, how to serge, and all of the other things that have kept your serger off your sewing counter.

One 2 hr. session - $40

Instructor:  Beth Archer

Thurs. Feb. 2; 6-8pm

Artista Software Guides

Basics on using the Editor Plus/Designer Plus software.  Class is $40 or free if you purchased software from Avon Quiltery.

We will offer classes on an as needed basis.