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 New Class

     What Billie has done for machine piecing she now does for hand sewing.  Yes you can
     Strip-Piece by hand.  You just need to know where to start and stop.  Many of her
     "Quick Tricks" methods have been converted to hand piecing.  Billie has even designed
     her own special ruler for marking your fabrics.  You will begin making samples of the
     different techniques, and then you will turn these samples into a doll size quilt.
     Book is required-ruler is included.
     All levels.
 

Sudoku for Quilters

  New Class
   

    Have you gotten hooked on the number puzzles????  Now get hooked on the quilt!!!!
    Just think nine numbers * nine fabrics.  Solve the puzzle and make a quilt block. 
    See the variety of ways to finally put the block together into a quilt. (oh and if you
    do not want to solve the puzzle the solutions are included so just follow the pattern.)
    Pattern & Book available, not required for class. 
 

Bloomin' Beauties

New Class

 Pick a flower from Billie's new book.  A Rose, a Pansy or a Star Flower or perhaps a few of each.  Sew your blocks and than pick the setting you want to use.  There are a variety to pick from.  No two quilts will be alike.
 Book required for class.
 All level

Mason's Lily

     New Class
 
 This is a special lily flower quilt block from Bloomin' Beauties Book.
 The pattern mover across the quilt and into the borders.  The pattern features one of   Billie's new "Tricks".|
  Book is required for class
  All levels

Diamond Log Cabin

New Class
 If you like the look of the Log Cabin Quilts, you love sewing one in
 Diamonds.  Learn Billie's easy method for the block construction.

 There are no y-seams in this quilt!!!
 Diamonds book required for class.
 Kit is available for class.  Comes complete with book, fabric & carrying case.

Pushing The Four-Patch Block

NEW CLASS

Start with learning Billie's quick method for sewing two four patch blocks at a time.  Now see how far you can "push" the basic four-patch block into interesting blocks. Controlled four-patch blocks, scrap quilts and Battlefield Blocks, learn how one thing can go on to another.

All levels welcome. 
Supported by  "More Quick Tricks" 3rd Edition by Billie Lauder.

Going Postal-Easy Fabric Postcards     NEW CLASS

Learn how to sew your own fabric postcard.  They are fun and easy to sew and the best part is that they go through the mail.  You will learn the two basic methods of construction: Freezer paper piecing and foundation paper piecing. The class is supported by Billie's "Going Postal" book. 

Workshop is available with Kit Fee of $5.00, which includes material for construction of two postcards.

Playing with Bow Tie Blocks Workshop

NEW CLASS

Learn the basics of sewing a Bow Tie (spool) quilt blocks together. 
You will be sewing the three major types (basic bow tie, dimensional
bow tie, spool type bow tie) and sew them in to a wreath wall hanging. Ideas for quilts will be given.

Great for all levels.
Supported by "Let's Make Bow Ties" by Billie Lauder.

Understanding Values-"It All Starts With A Square"

    NEW CLASS
    Do you have difficulty understanding "values" when you need to pick the fabrics
    for your quilt????? Let Billie help you out!!  You will be playing with colored pencils
    that are designed for value scales.  See the amazing blocks that you will be
    creating just by coloring in the block's different parts.  Pick a block that you
    really like and learn how to calculate the yardage you will need to make a quilt.

    All Levels Welcome!
    Workshop available with a kit fee for the colored pencils.

Tea Time-Table Runner

  Learn how to construct a special tea cup using foundation paper methods.
  Start with your tea cup collection, and turn it into a table runner.
  Project pattern included with class.
 
  Other objects to be covered will be cups, saucers, plates, tea pots, creamer
  and sugar bowl.  Ideas for other projects will be shown: Quilts, table runner,
  wall hanging and other goodies.
     
  All levels welcome.  Class based on Billie's "Tea Time" book.
         

Mystic Vine-Floral Banner

   Learn how to construct a floral banner using foundation paper piecing method.
   The banner is made from one of Billie's mystical flowers growing out of it's own
   magical flower pot. You will learn the basics of foundation piecing. Project Pattern
   is included in the class price.

   Ideas for other projects will be shown: Quilts, table runner, placemats, wall
   hangings, and other goodies.

   All levels welcome.  Class based on Billie's "Mystic Vine" book.

Let's Make Squares & Rectangles
Great for Beginners!
                   

  Learn how to start cutting your strips so that they are straight and accurate.
  What  is required to sew a perfect 1/4" seam.  Pressing to avoid "bowing" and
  "fluted" strips.  Pressing in a four patch spiral to take the bulk out of your seams.
  How to construct a Two Patch, Four Patch and Nine Patch Blocks. 
  How to turn them all into a quilt. 
 
  The purchase of "Lets Make Squares & Rectangles" is required. All levels.  

String Quilts

   Do you find yourself saving strips that are leftover from your quilts???  Do these   piles of fabrics seem to keep growing???  Are you looking for something to make from these fabrics???
   How about making a String Quilt? A brief history of String Quilts will be given.  You will see how easily this type of quilt can be made.  Next you will be shown the basic steps of a String Quilt's construction and the variety of layouts that can be made.  You will learn what types of foundation to use.  Bill will have suggestions for how to organize your fabric "strings", and how to quilt and finish this type of quilt.  This is a fun and relaxed class. 
    Pattern Fee for class $5.00.  All levels.

Quilting In The Big Stitch Style

Do you have quilts that you want to hand quilt??? Are you having trouble with your hands and/or eyes and small quilting stitches???  Jo Walters created this technique and its perfect for those of us who answered "Yes!" to any of the above questions.

You will learn not only how to quilt using the "Big Stitch" but also how to make your own quilting templates. Many of the quilting patterns can be done in a continuous line that can also be used for machine quilting. 

The purchase of the book "Quilting in The Big Stitch Style" is required.  All levels.

Beyond The Rail Fence

Such a simple and basic quilt block unit but what you can do with it is incredible!!!!
Seeing is believing. This workshop is a design class and let's you create your own
quilt pattern.  No pressure - only play! 

Start by discovering what a basic rail fence quilt looks like and how it is constructed.  Once that is accomplished, students will be shown how to create their own designs using Billie's special "Rail Fence Graph Paper" and color pencils.  Next you will learn how to calculate yardage and cutting requirements. 

The purchase of "Beyond the Rail Fence" plus "Rail Fence Graph Paper" is required.  All levels.