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There is a required $60 Event Registration Fee for anyone signing up for classes, lectures, and events. This fee includes admission for the entire show including the Private Preview (5-6pm) and Regular Preview (6-9pm) on Wednesday, October 27, a commemorative show pin, and the Q2 show program. Lectures only may be purchased at the door with cash while at the show without paying the event fee.


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105 Class—Mandala Madness

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Kyra Reps

*$138

B/I,D,H,PJ,PC

Monday

Create this Muriel mandala design using the Apliquick Rods to turn the edges under. Focus on learning the Apliquick method to get perfectly turned circles and points creating a beautiful mandala on a 22in sq background fabric. www.quiltingtranquility.com

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $45 = $138

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); glue stick; eraser; mechanical pencil; paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper; 24in ruler; Apliquick Rods (avail for purchase in class); chalk pencil. Fabric: 22in sq black background.

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106 Class—Barn Quilt Block Painting

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Margaret Atkins

*$133

B,MM

Monday

Class taught with Rhoda Gersch. Paint your favorite quilt design on a board to be hung on your house, gate or barn. Dozens of quilt designs will be available to choose from. Learn how to transfer and paint that design on the 2ft sq board. It's all taping and painting. No special artistic skills are needed. https://quiltblocktrail.com/

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $40 = $133

Supplies—paper, pen, & pencil; wear apron or old clothes.

107 Class—One Block Wonders

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Gregory Barner

*$173

I,PJ,SM

Monday

Create a Kaleidoscope of color with a single large scale print fabric. Using straight piecing and no Y-seams, build a stunning quilt that employs a straightforward process to achieve dramatic results.

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $70 = $173

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); pins (long flat-head); rotary cutter (45mm); rotary cutting mat (18in x 24in); rotary cutting ruler (6in x 24in); 60 degree ruler without a blunted point.

108 Class—Stella

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Kathie Beltz

*$113

B/I,PJ,PC,AP,SM

Monday

Just imagine the design possibilities with the fun and versatile Shaded 9-Patch unit! The Shaded 9-Patch can be described as a 9-Patch block cut in half diagonally. But to create this block, there is no cutting of triangles and there is no piecing of triangles. All the piecing is done with strips and rectangles, creating oversized blocks which are then trimmed down to make them perfect. Project size is a 34in sq, suitable for confident beginner/intermediate sewists. www.kathiebeltz.com

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $10 = $113

Supplies—The Tucker Trimmer I Tool is required for this pattern. This tool is available from the instructor during class. See complete supply list at https://kathiebeltz.com/stella-class-supply-list/

109 Class—Blended Hexagons

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*$155

E,PJ,PC,SM

Monday

Make hexagons from squares! That's right. With this innovative cutting technique, turn your scraps into beautiful hexagons. Learn how to utilize scraps to make this beautiful quilt and how to optimize color choices for scrap quilting.

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $52 = $155

Supplies—neutral sewing thread; scissors (fabric cutting); pins; mechanical pencil; rotary cutter (45mm); rotary cutting mat (24in); rotary cutting ruler (12-16in); seam ripper; marking pencil; ruler that measures in 1/16in increments; sandpaper dots or tape for the back of templates. Fabric: scraps lg enough to accommodate a 5.5in sq template (need at least sixty sqs) or twenty FQs in coordinating colors.

111 Class—Quilted Texture from A to Zen

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Bethanne Nemesh

*$108

I/A,PC,AP,SM

Monday

Traditional free-motion background fillers are a wonderful starting point, but what happens when you let yourself be influenced by natural patterns, macro photography, and the textures of everyday objects? Be inspired by Nemesh's fresh take on backgrounds—using physical objects to inspire new textures—perfect for filling those big open spaces on Modern quilts! www.whitearborquilting.com

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $5 = $108

Supplies—neutral sewing thread; sewing thread to match fabric; thread snips; paper, pen & pencil; sm trash bag; free-motion quilting gloves (opt); any preferred aid to free-motion machine quilting; fabric marking pen; sm personal ruler at least 1in x 6in. Fabric: 30in sq prepared quilt sandwich pre-sewn in a 5in grid with neutral color fabric and batting ready for machine quilting.

113 Class—Turned-Edge, Layered Hand Appliqué

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David Taylor

*$123

B/I,H,PJ

Monday

Create an appliquéd flower block. Choosing the proper fabric makes all the difference in creating representational art. Topics include fussy-cutting fabric, using freezer paper templates, and mastering a virtually invisible appliqué stitch. Fully kitted. www.davidtaylorquilts.com

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $30 = $123

Supplies— See complete supply list at davidtaylorquilts.com/houston2021.html

115 Class—Let Me Surprise You! #1

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Charlotte Angotti

*$248

I,PJ,SM

Monday

Finally, a class where you know you have all the right fabrics because there is a pre-cut kit waiting for you to make a quilt designed just for Quilt Festival. Such a relaxing, fun-filled day! Although you will be amazed what you can get done here, you will not finish in class—but you can certainly try! Also offered as 312 on Wednesday. Do not enroll for both.

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $145 = $248

Supplies—thread snips; pins; seam ripper.

116 Class—Spinwheel Star and Flying Geese

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*$158

I,D,AP,SM

Monday

Einmo will teach you her signature method to make this stunning, rainbow-colored star wall hanging from 2½in strips without “Y” or set-in seams using her Precision Precuts (or Precision Jelly Roll) Ruler. This class is truly a technique double-header; also learn Einmo’s signature method for making absolutely perfect flying geese units using her Precision Flying Geese & HST Ruler with no wasted fabric, no math, and absolutely no stress! Einmo will share many top tips sure to make your sewing time productive and fun, while you improve your precision piecing skills and learn how to conquer that elusive scant ¼in seam once and for all! www.KimberlyEinmo.com

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $55 = $158

Supplies—Please come to class with fabrics prepared as directed within the complete supply list and cutting instructions at https://www.kimberlyeinmo.com/classes/student-portal after July 1, 2021. Opt kit avail to pre-order from website.

117 Class—Amaryllis

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Cynthia England

*$140

E,SM

Monday

Brighten up your holiday decor with this beautiful potted Amaryllis. Enjoy it for years to come and no watering needed! No sewing through paper—work on the right side of the fabric. Lots of helpful time-saving hints. Fabric selection, organizational skills, and construction methods will be addressed. Fun and forgiving technique!

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $37 = $140

Supplies—neutral sewing thread; scissors (fabric cutting); scissors (paper cutting); pins; sm trash bag; max 11in x 16in shallow plastic tray for laying out and organizing pcs; approx ten Ziploc baggies.

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118 Class—Beginner Free-Motion Machine Quilting

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Teri Lucas

*$143

B,SM

Monday

Learn the basics of free-motion machine quilting including tension and needle and thread pairing.  Cover all the basics from straight lines to stippling. Conquer the details and have some fun!

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $40 = $143

Supplies—sewing needles; quilting needles; quilting thread; thread snips; low loft cotton batting. Fabric: two solid color FQs.

119 Class–CONTEMPORARY CURVED PIECING

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*$113

E,D,PJ,PC,SM

Monday

Learn Naylor's award-winning curved piecing method. Extensive discussion on materials, equipment, and working methods. Use a master pattern for a small curved quilt to make freezer paper templates. Demonstrations show how to cut and sew. Construct your mini quilt using precise techniques sure to give wonderful results. A great opportunity to learn an entirely different way of creating a Contemporary quilt top!

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $10 = $113

Supplies—sewing needles; sewing thread to match fabric; scissors (fabric cutting); scissors (paper cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); pins; template material; mechanical pencil; paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper; sm trash bag; rotary cutter (28mm); rotary cutting mat (med); rotary cutting ruler (1in x 6in or 1in x 12in); freezer paper; white pencil/crayon; a few colored crayons. Fabric: four pcs total—1yd print; three FQs (one light, one med, and one dk).

125 Class—Texas Star

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John Flynn

*$178

E,PJ,SM

Monday

A tribute to Texas—this colorful five point star is fun to piece and a beautiful project when completed. The unusual circular project features Flynn's original round braided border. Laser cut pieces have engineered corners so piecing is easier and accurate.

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $75 = $178

Supplies—neutral sewing thread; thread snips; pins; seam ripper.

126 Class—Doodle Appliqué

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Marina Landi

*$113

B,D

Monday

Discover how to work with and represent figures using only floral prints. Create volume and dimension, using only the flowers of the fabric. Learn to work with tonal values, no matter what color you use. A simple and fast technique with an amazing result. www.marinalandi.com.br

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $20 = $113

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); scissors (paper cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); pins; fine-tip black Sharpie pen; FriXion pen; temporary spray glue 505; 14in x 18in foam core.

129 Class—Jumpstarting Your Creativity—Composition with Line

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Katie Pasquini Masopust

$103

E,D,PC,AP,SM

Monday

An exciting one-day of an optional four-day long course on creativity—take as many as you desire from the series—no prerequisites. Explore the many possibilities of creating a dynamic Art quilt just using the element of line (our lines will be different widths of strips of fabric). Enjoy working with a complementary color scheme and a full range of values for punch and sophistication. See related classes at 227 on Tuesday, 324 on Wednesday, and 418 on Thursday.

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); pins; glue stick; rotary cutter; rotary cutting mat (18in); rotary cutting ruler (18in). Fabric: complementary color scheme—seven values of each of the two chosen colors from very light to very dk in FQs or 12in sqs unfused with variety of values; approx. 6in x 12in pcs of light, med, and dk of the two diff complementary colors fused—for example, if you chose complementary colors of blue and orange, bring at least one light, one med, and one dk of blue and the same of orange fused (always nice to have choices so bring more if you can).

131 Class—FREE-MOTION QUILTING BORDERS—LONGARM HANDS-ON

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Kelly Ashton

*$203

I,D,PC,LA

Monday

Learn various designs and pathways for quilting stunning borders and sashings. Kelly Ashton's tips and tricks will guide you as you plan your next quilting project. One person per machine—space is limited.

*CLASS PRICE - $193 + MAT FEE - $10 = $2

Supplies—paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper.

132 Class—Love Triangles—Itajime Shibori

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Cindy Lohbeck

*$143

E,PJ,PC,MM

Monday

A modern approach to an ancient craft—learn some of the basic Itajime Shibori folds and how to achieve these traditional indigo patterns. Fold, clamp, and dye your way through twelve FQs in this fun-filled class. Using modern acrylic shaped resist templates and fiber reactive dyes, learn many tips to achieving edge-to-edge patterns and designs.

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $80 = $143

Supplies—scissors (paper cutting); note/sketch paper; fine-tip black Sharpie pen; approx 24in x 18in x 6in plastic tote bin and lid; lg lawn and leaf sz garbage bag; roll of paper towels; ten to twelve 4in and four 6in spring clamps—plastic works best (Check the big orange box store, dollar stores, and pjtool.com for best prices. The more clamps you have, the more detailed you can be with your designs).

133 Class—Longarm Ruler Roundabout—HQ Capri Hands-On

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Megan Best

*$78

LA-C

Monday

Learn how rulers will expand your quilting skills in this fun, hands-on class on a Capri stationary longarm quilting machine. Try many different rulers while learning how to use them easily and safely. Rulers with a bit of free-motion fills will be shown with samples of many of the rulers.  Add a stencil or two and you will have a fabulous quilt.

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $15 + = $78

Supplies—thread snips; paper, pen & pencil.

136 Class—How to Fit Your Body Form to Your Body Shape

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Joe Vecchiarelli

$53

B,D

Monday

Making a garment is faster, more accurate than ever when you create your fit on a dress form with easy placement of sizing material. Learn to make simple adjustments on the form to fit your shape instantaneously and eliminate the frustrations of fitting the pattern to your shape. One dress form can become your body shape in seconds! www.Frencheuropeaninc.com

Supplies—paper, pen, & pencil.

138 Class—Wire Ribbon Fuchias and Pansies

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Judith Baker Montano

*$85

B/I,H,PJ,PC

Monday

Jump into the wonderful world of wire ribbon work as you are carefully guided through the process of creating these beautiful dimensional flowers. The Fuchsias make wonderful tassels, ornaments, or art-to-wear decorations while the Pansies can be clustered together to create a framed art piece, or to decorate clothing and accessories. Floral Stitches, p. 16, C&T; www.JudithBakerMontano.com

*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $32 = $85

Supplies—sewing needles (variety); neutral sewing thread; scissors (fabric cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); pins; glue stick; sm trash bag; fine-tip black Sharpie pen; water erasable pen; Chako marker.

139 Class—No-Sew Give Thanks Diorama

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Julie Craig

*$88

E,D,PJ,PC

Monday

Cut and manipulate vintage images to create a diorama inside a round shadowbox. Trims, ribbons, and embellishments will add finishing touches to this 5in diameter project. You will want one for every holiday! Charms sold separately. Should finish this quick, easy project in class.

*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $35 = $88

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); scissors (paper cutting).

140 Class—Lettuce Lover's Scarf—Serger Hands-on

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*$68

E,PJ,AP,SG

Monday

Create a super fun scarf using a specialty serger technique! Transform lightweight jersey knit into a soft, playful accessory that is as fun to wear as it is easy to make. Sergers make it super quick—you'll want to make one for every outfit. Taught by the author of A Field Guide: Serger 101, C&T. www.katrinawalker.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $5 = $68

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); three cones serger thread to match fabric; Clover Wonder Clips (regular size). Fabric: Cut one strip each of colors A, B, and C 4in x WOF jersey knit. (Tip: spray starch the fabric before cutting to keep tissue jersey from rolling up and leave starched for class).

142 Class—Piccadilly Squares

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Carmen Geddes

*$128

B,D,AP,SM

Monday

Make this traditional on-point quilt in a non-traditional way—use Easy Piecing Grid for a fun, fast, and accurate project. Extra panels avail to make quilt larger. A perfect scrap buster!

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $25 = $128

Supplies—neutral sewing thread; thread snips; glue stick; rotary cutter; rotary cutting mat (sm); rotary cutting ruler. Fabric: 3/8yd of six diff colors (see photo); 1.5yds sashing and first border (blue); 1.25yds white. Cut all fabric into 2.5in sqs. Email info.tensisters@gmail.com with questions.

143 Class—Fabulous Free-Motion Fills 'n Frills

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Jenny K. Lyon

*$116

B/I,PJ,SM

Monday

It's so much more fun to quilt when you can choose from a wide variety of designs. Learn the borders, fills, and grids that enhance all genre of quilts—from Modern to Traditional. Some free-motion quilting experience needed.

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $13 = $116

Supplies—thread snips; paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper; rotary cutting ruler (18in); ten to fifteen sheets of unlined paper.

145 Class—How to Make Stuffed Animals You'll Love

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Teresa Coates

*$148

E,PJ,SM

Monday

Discover the tips and techniques that will take your handmade stuffies from ordinary to irresistible! Make Ellie the Elephant and learn how to cut and sew with plush fabrics plus which patterns, notions, and tools are most useful for making stuffed animals. www.teresacoates.com

*CLASS PRICE - $103+ MAT FEE - $45 = $148

Supplies—sewing needles (hand); neutral sewing thread; scissors (fabric cutting); thread snips; pins; fine-tip black Sharpie pen; seam ripper; wear apron or old clothes; Wonder Clips; stiletto/awl; water soluble pen.

147 Class—Arrowhead

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Kate Flynn Nichols

*$143

E,D,SM

Monday

Learn accurate piecing, pressing, and seam management techniques on this Traditional block. Secondary designs and quilting are also discussed. www.flynnquilt.com

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $40 = $143

Supplies—neutral sewing thread; thread snips; pins; seam ripper.

148 Class—Free Motion-Quilting for the Dream Big Panel–Longarm Hands-On

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Kelly Ashton

*$213

I,D,PC,LA

Monday

Explore feathers and fill pathways for quilting a beautiful Dream Big panel.  Kelly Ashton will show you the stitch paths for feathers in all different types of shapes and spaces with the Dream Big panel as your frame. These pathways will help you add eye impressive texture to your project! One person per machine—space is limited.

*CLASS PRICE - $193 + MAT FEE - $40 = $233

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); thread snips; pins; paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper; seam ripper; white chalk pen; straight ruler for marking.

149 Class—Row by Row Free-Motion Designs—HQ Capri Hands-On

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Dorie Hruska

*$88

E,LA-C

Monday

Quilting is not always about precision. Sometimes you just have to let loose and quilt without any rules. This beginner free-motion class will fill your mind with countless modern ideas for quilting in those small spaces.  If you are new to machine quilting or just ready to expand your modern quilting skills, this class is for you. www.forever-quilting.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88

Supplies—thread snips; paper, pen & pencil; fine-tip dry erase marker.

153 Class—Cactus Tree—Positive/Negative Palm Leaf

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Peggy Martin

*$73

E,PJ,PC,SM

Monday

Update the traditional Palm Leaf block with this contemporary positive/negative coloration. With the included fabric kit, learn how to "Quick-Strip" paper piece this 12in block using an assembly-line method of paper piecing multiple patterns at the same time on fabric strips. A variety of block arrangements will be shown in class. www.peggymartinquilts.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $10 = $73

Supplies—See complete supply list at www.peggymartinquilts.com

154 Class—From Draping to Sloper

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Joe Vecchiarelli

*$123

B,D

Monday

Learn basic pattern making skills in this combined lecture/hands-on experience. After splitting the class into groups, use a dress form, drape a bodice, and convert it into a sloper. Use darts to allow the bodice to fit an individual figure and learn many other essential techniques. Apply the principles learned in class to make your own sloper at home. This sloper can later be used as the foundation for many projects. Experience the same attention to fit as Vecchiarelli’s celebrities! www.frencheuropeaninc.com

*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $70 = $123

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting).

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155 Class—Serger Stitch Savvy

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*$88

E,PJ,PC,SG

Monday

Make the most of your serger's stitches! Practice hands-on while learning which serger stitches work best for a whole variety of applications—both practical and decorative for seams and hems. Build a detailed reference notebook full of samples to take home as a valuable guide for all of your serging projects. A Field Guide: Serger 101, C&T. www.katrinawalker.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting).

157 Class—Slip Me Some Skin—Ombré Skin Tones for the Portrait Quilter!

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Cindy Lohbeck

*$163

E,D,PJ,PC,MM

Monday

Capturing the subtleties of the human face requires a full range of skin tones—from highlight to shadow, lips to cheeks. This class will reach to the four corners of the world to help you create a rich and usable collection of skin tones and their coordinating accents in a fun and easy ombré dyeing approach!

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $100 = $163

Supplies—scissors (paper cutting); safety pins; fine-tip black Sharpie pen; wear apron or old clothes; sm binder clips (office supply type); approx 24in x 18in x 6in plastic tote bin and lid; package of wooden clothes pins; six to eight plastic hangers (non swiveling); roll of paper towels; several lawn and leaf sz garbage bags.

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159 Class—Victorian Stitches

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Judith Baker Montano

*$88

B/I,H,PJ,PC

Monday

Learn the basic Victorian embroidery stitches used in Crazy Quilts and traditional stitching—Feather stitch, Herringbone, Chevron, Cretan, Buttonhole, Lazy Daisy, French knot, and  Colonial knot. Also learn three silk ribbon stitches—Iva's Rose, Judith's Curled Leaf, and Fargo Flower.  Explore how to combine stitches to create beautiful designs. Judith Baker Montano's Essential Stitch Guide, (C&T)

*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $35 = $88

Supplies—sewing needles (variety); neutral sewing thread; scissors (fabric cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); pins; glue stick; sm trash bag; water erasable pen.

160 Class—No-Sew Glitz and Glory Star

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Julie Craig

*$118

E,D

Monday

Achieve a "glitzy" look by layering lush laces, trims, beads, baubles, etc. onto a padded base of expensive lace. Shines like a jewel when embellished properly with buttons and gems. Learn design and placement tips that can transfer to many other projects. Approximately 12in square and may not be finished in class.

*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $65 = $118

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting).

161 Class—Color and Contrast in Quilting

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Gail Garber

*$78

E,D,PC

Monday

Is color choice difficult for you? Explore simple color theory as it relates to quilting. Learn what makes an effective quilt—combining design, color, texture, contrast, and value. A variety of exercises stretch the imagination with lots of interaction as you play with fabric! No sewing & no UFO to take home. Fully kitted. AQM, Oct. 2019, May 2019, June 2018, March 2017, January 2017; National Quilt Museum—“New Quilts from Old Favorites 2018”; Collection of the National Quilt Museum, 2018; www.gailgarber.com

*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $25 = $78

Supplies—rotary cutter (opt); rotary cutting mat (sm, opt).

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165 Class—Crosshatching with Stencils and Rulers—Longarm Hands-On

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Dorie Hruska

*$178

B/I,LA

Monday

Crosshatching comes in many forms, from straight to curved, wavy to modern. So where do you start? Join Hruska as she shows you some creative ways to quilt crosshatching designs with ease. Students will quilt these designs on a border style sampler. Leave the class with the confidence needed to try crosshatching on your next quilt project. One person per machine—space is limited. www.forever-quilting.com

*CLASS PRICE - $153 + MAT FEE - $25 = $178

Supplies—thread snips; paper, pen, & pencil: curved rulers (sz 8-20in recommended); straight line rulers; fine-tip dry erase marker.

166 Class—Beginner Serging

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Pam Damour

*$88

B/I,SG

Monday

Step into the world of serging as Damour shows how much fun and how easy sewing on a serger can be. Make three very easy projects on the serger while learning basic skills and techniques that will stay with you for a lifetime. Your kits will have everything you need, so there's no prep required! www.pamdamour.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88

Supplies—neutral sewing thread; paper, pen & pencil; rotary cutter (45mm); rotary cutting mat (12in x 18in).

SOLD OUT

167 Class—Piping & Binding

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*$70

E,D,PC,AP,SM

Monday

Add a final flourish to your quilts by finishing the edges of your quilts using the techniques Naylor employs in her award-winning work. Contrasting fabric-covered piping and double-folded mitered binding are attached by machine to give beautiful straight edges, perfect corners, and invisible joins.

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $7 = $70

Supplies—sewing needle (hand); neutral sewing thread; scissors (fabric cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); pins; safety pins; eraser; paper, pen & pencil; sm trash bag; rotary cutter (45mm); rotary cutting mat (12in); rotary cutting ruler (med); 1in x 6in or 1in x 12in quilter’s ruler (an Add-A-Quarter ruler will not work for this technique); white pencil. Fabric: two diff FQs; two 12in sq quilt sandwiches with low loft batting.

168 Class—Fancy Feathers

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Bethanne Nemesh

*$68

I/A,PC,AP,SM

Monday

Freehand feathers go fancy! Learn the best practices for the fanciest of heirloom feather tricks, then add layers of showy polish and fantasy elements that always draw the eye and the applause! Nemesh uses a stress-free non-backtracking style of fancy feathers that makes it easy for you to focus on putting dozens of new, fancy, over-the-top feathers in your custom quilting cap. www.whitearborquilting.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $5 = $68

Supplies—sewing thread to match fabric; thread snips; paper, pen & pencil; sm trash bag; water erasable marking pen; quilting gloves or any aid for free-motion quilting (opt). Fabric: three pre-basted quilt sandwiches prepared for quilting—each a manageable size of neutral color FQ.

169 Class—Get the Most Out of Store Patterns with a Body Form

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Joe Vecchiarelli

$53

B,D

Monday

Get the most out of your dress form utilizing store bought patterns to fit your body. Take a store bought pattern and fit it directly to the body form. Learn the tips and tricks to adjust the pattern to your body shape with a dress form. Get a perfect fit every time! www.frencheuropeaninc.com

Supplies— paper, pen, & pencil.

Supplies— paper, pen, & pencil.

170 Class—Sewing with Silk

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*$88

E,PC,SM

Monday

Sew silk with confidence! Learn about the most common silk fabrics found in stores, how to sew several different seam and edge finishes, tame shifty chiffon, and more. Entertaining and educational, this experience is guaranteed to inspire and invigorate a passion for sewing with silk. Build a detailed reference notebook of the fabrics and techniques learned in class. www.katrinawalker.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88

Supplies— scissors (fabric cutting); pins.

205 Class—Details to Die For

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Bethanne Nemesh

*$128

E,H,PC,AP,SM

Tuesday

The difference between a contestant and an award-winner can be in the details! Learn masterpiece details like complex cording, gradation beading, split binding with beaded piping, contrast Cathedral Window Prairie Points, and single agent beads. Mix and match your devilish details and apply them by hand and machine for over-the-top perfection! www.whitearborquilting.com

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $25 = $128

Supplies—sewing needles; sewing thread to match fabric; scissors (fabric cutting); thread snips; thimble; pins; paper, pen & pencil; sm trash bag; fabric marker; clear monofilament sewing thread; clear acrylic quilting ruler (min 2.5in x 6in). Fabric: four FQs which may be used together with some color contrast (use flexible fabrics, no painted or stiff fabric choices). Cut three FQs into 2.25in bias strips, joined end to end as single color strips. Cut the last FQ into eight 2.5in sqs and bring remaining fabric.

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207 Class—Pictorial Hand Appliqué

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David Taylor

*$123

B/I,PJ

Tuesday

Using his hummingbird kit as a project, Taylor will teach you the technique he uses to create his award-winning animal portraiture Art quilts. If you are afraid of hand appliqué, this fun and informative workshop is for you. Topics include using freezer paper templates, turning seam allowances, and an invisible stitching method. www.davidtaylorquilts.com

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $30 = $123

Supplies—See complete supply list at davidtaylorquilts.com/houston2021.html

209 Class—Let Me Surprise You! #2

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Charlotte Angotti

*$288

I,PJ,SM

Tuesday

Finally, a class where you know you have all the right fabrics because there is a pre-cut kit waiting for you to make a quilt designed just for Quilt Festival. Such a relaxing, fun-filled day! Although you will be amazed what you can get done here, you will not finish in class—but you can certainly try! Also offered as 609 on Saturday. Do not enroll for both.

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $185 = $288

Supplies—thread snips; pins; seam ripper.

210 Class—Artful Crazy Quilt Necklace

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Susan Edmonson

*$118

E,D,H,PJ,PC

Tuesday

Crazy quilts were the very first Art quilts, so the more you add to them the better. Explore simple piecing and some fabulous hand embroidery stitches. Discover techniques for beading and button collages as well. Use 3-D embellishments to add to your art piece using hand-dyed velvet if you like! This art piece is one you will want to wear! www.susanedmonsondesigns.com

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $25 = $118

Supplies—sewing needles; neutral sewing thread; scissors (fabric cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); thimble; pins; paper, pen & pencil; sm trash bag; chalk pencil or silver artist pencil (General or Prisma Color brand); two or three unique and/or vintage buttons; hand embroidery book (opt, avail for purchase during class). Fabric: backing (opt, not needed for class).

211 Class—Snowflake Stars

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*$111

I,PJ,PC,AP,SM

Tuesday

One of Einmo’s newest designs, this gorgeous Snowflake Stars quilt can be made with strips from just three fabrics plus a background fabric! Learn Einmo’s signature method to construct these diamond blocks with no "Y" or set-in seams using her Precision Jelly Roll Ruler or Precision Precuts Ruler. She will teach her magic "one-pin-technique" for achieving absolutely perfect diamond points plus other terrific tips for creating blocks using a perfect scant ¼in seam allowance so you'll never cut off another tip again! This is an eye-opening class filled with many new tips and tricks to improve your precision piecing techniques. Best of all there is no stress or frustration—just a day full of fun and productive stitching!

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $8 = $111

Supplies—Please come to class with fabrics prepared as directed within the complete supply list and cutting instructions at https://www.kimberlyeinmo.com/classes/student-portal after July 1, 2021. An optional partial kit and an optional full kit of fabrics will be available from Einmo’s website at: www.kimberlyeinmo.com

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212 Class—Waterfall

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Cynthia England

*$165

E,SM

Tuesday

Learn an innovative technique from an award-winning quilter while creating this beautiful scenic waterfall landscape. Not foundation pieced! Only straight line sewing—working on the right side of the fabric—no paper to pick out—and lots of cheating!

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $62 = $165

Supplies—neutral sewing thread; scissors (fabric cutting); scissors (paper cutting); pins; paper, pen & pencil; sm trash bag; seam ripper; max 11in x 16in plastic tray for laying out and organizing pcs; approx ten Ziploc baggies.

213 Class—Fool Proof Color for Quilters

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Katie Fowler

*$193

E,D,H,PJ,PC

Tuesday

This class is taught with Melanie Crabbe. Learn color theory in a playful way using Fowler's color wheel and workbook. Gain a practical understanding of color theory as well as various techniques to incorporate this class into your quilts. Make your own color wheel using a method of your choice—English Paper Piecing, fusible appliqué, yo-yos, etc. www.katiefowler.net  

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $100 = $193

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); thimble; pins; fabric for “design wall” (1yd).

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214 Class—Make Your Own Umbrella

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*$133

I,H,PJ,SM

Tuesday

Make your own umbrella using regular quilting cotton or batik fabrics, then waterproof it upon completion. This is an amazing project that will delight you and will make a perfect gift. Umbrella frames are provided.

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $30 = $133

Supplies—sewing needle (hand); neutral sewing thread; sewing thread to match fabric; scissors (fabric cutting); scissors (paper cutting); thread snips; pins; safety pins (min eight); Scotch tape; seam ripper. Fabric: 2yds allover print or 3yds one-way print. If doing umbrella with every other panel being diff, then 1.5yds of two diff fabrics.

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215 Class—Free-Motion Machine Quilting

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*$112

E,D,PC,AP,SM

Tuesday

Exploration of this wonderful technique begins with an in-depth discussion of materials, equipment, and working methods. After demos, sew a range of samples including wavy “squares”, spirals which grow into flowers, Clamshells which become brick designs, and feathers which evolve into allover fillers. A wealth of creative ideas to ensure everyone leaves the class inspired, confident, and keen to continue improving their skills.

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $9 = $112

Supplies—sewing needle (hand); quilting thread; scissors (paper cutting); pins; safety pins; eraser; paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper; sm trash bag; rotary cutting ruler (12in); sm collection threads to include 40wt shiny polyester and fine bobbin thread; quilt marking pen/pencil; Teflon free-motion slider mat (opt). Fabric: three or four FQ sz quilt sandwiches with low loft batting—no need to baste and plainer pale fabric is best.

217 Class—Painting with Fabric, Threads, and Yarns

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Judith Baker Montano

*$148

E,H,PJ,PC

Tuesday

Learn to create beautiful land/seascapes using fabrics, threads, yarns, and ribbons instead of canvas, brushes, and paints. Think like a painter as you are guided through the process from fabric choices to fabric manipulation and free-form stitching. This one-of-a-kind art piece is ready for framing. Freeform Stitching with Judith Baker Montano, C&T.

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $55 = $148

Supplies—sewing needles (variety); neutral sewing thread; scissors (fabric cutting); scissors (paper cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); pins; glue stick; mechanical pencil; sm trash bag; fine-tip black Sharpie pen; Chako marker; water erasable pen.

218 Class—Victorian Sewing Bag

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Julie Craig

*$142

E,D,H,PJ,PC

Tuesday

Everyone needs a "show off" bag for needlework supplies or as a clutch—this one is finished with a handmade velvet strawberry! Start with various hand sewing techniques such as a silk and velvet Pansy, rolled velvet Rose, folded Rose, Cast-On stitch, and a Feather stitch. Design in layers with hand-dyed laces, beads, flowers, trims, and postcard prints. Plan to finish the 10in x 8in bag at home. Charms not included.

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $49 = $142

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); pins.

219 Class—Asymmetry in Quilt Design

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Gail Garber

*$108

B/I,D,PC

Tuesday

Explore a twist on tradition using asymmetric design in stars, borders, and backgrounds. Drawing class—no fabric required and no UFO to take home, just new designs for your tool kit. A comprehensive how-to workbook and a foundation piecing demonstration will help you understand these techniques. www.gailgarber.com; AQM: Oct. 2019, May 2019, June 2018, March 2017, January 2017, National Quilt Museum—“New Quilts from Old Favorites 2018”; Collection of the National Quilt Museum 2018.

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $15 = $108

Supplies—eraser; two mechanical pencils; colored pencils; rotary cutting mat (18in x 24in, to secure paper while drawing); roll of freezer paper; tan masking tape; *drafting compass with extender for larger circles; *flexible curve at least 24in long; *3in x 24in ruler; *1in x 12in ruler; *avail for purchase in class.

220 Class—Bird

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Marina Landi

*$118

B,D

Tuesday

Reproduce an image, using the print features of the fabric to emphasize design details and textures. See how color and value add depth and realism to your work as this precious little bird comes to life. www.marinalandi.com.br

*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $25 = $118

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); scissors (paper cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); sm trash bag; fine-tip black Sharpie pen; ultra fine-point black Sharpie pen; Sharpie pencil; temporary spray glue 505; tweezers; cell phone, iPad, or tablet with full battery and charger. Fabric: FQ light or med blue

221 Class—Feathers Four Ways for Domestic Machines

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Jenny K. Lyon

*$118

B/I,PC,SM

Tuesday

What's not to love—four different types of glorious free-form feathers with no marking! Use them in any genre from Traditional to Modern. Discover which fills enhance feathers and which threads are best. You really CAN quilt feathers—let Lyon show you how! Some free-motion experience needed.

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $15 = $118

Supplies—thread snips; paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper; ten to fifteen sheets of unlined paper; blue wash-out marker (avail for purchase in class).

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222 Class—Storm at Sea

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Kate Flynn Nichols

*$158

E,D,SM

Tuesday

Storm at Sea is an optical illusion and a fun design project. Learn to accurately piece this block, manage all those seams, and unlock its potential design elements. Nichols provides laser cut kits for a sit-and-sew learning experience. www.flynnquilt.com

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $55 = $158

Supplies—neutral sewing thread; thread snips; pins; seam ripper.

224 Class—Serger Sampler

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Pam Damour

*$133

E,SG

Tuesday

Learn how to make piping, serger lace, pleated trim, pleated inserts, pin tucks, ruffles, ruching, and zipper insertions while making four quilt blocks. These sampler quilt blocks can be used to make a pillow, table runner, or wallhanging after class. www.pamdamour.com

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $30 = $133

Supplies—Sewing thread to match fabric, pins; paper, pen, & pencil; rotary cutter (45mm); rotary cutting mat (12in x 18in).

226 Class—The New Feathered Star

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Peggy Martin

*$108

I/A,PJ,PC,AP,SM

Tuesday

Speed up and simplify this classic favorite by paper piecing those tiny feathers in an assembly-line fashion with Quick-Strip Paper Piecing! Different arrangement options, including setting the star on the octagonal point, create a completely new look. www.peggymartinquilts.com

*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $5 = $108

Supplies—See complete supply list at www.peggymartinquilts.com

227 Class—Jumpstarting Your Creativity—Abstracting a Photograph

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Katie Pasquini Masopust

$93

E,D,PJ,AP

Tuesday

A fantastic one-day of an optional four-day long course on creativity—take as many as you desire from the series. There are two projects in this class. Using an inspirational photograph, make a 12in quilt by simplifying the forms for the first project then take that abstraction one step further by using the same inspirational photograph and creating it in geometric shapes. Use the colors from the photograph or, to make these even more abstract, you can use totally unexpected colors to really pack a punch. See related classes at 129 on Monday, 324 on Wednesday, and 418 on Thursday.

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); pins; glue stick; eraser; paper, pen & pencil; rotary cutter; rotary cutting mat (18in); rotary cutting ruler (18in); photos to inspire abstract designs. Fabric: pieces to support color scheme from light to dk (min of seven values of each color to be sorted into the seven value steps so several of each value is recommended)—these colors need not be the same as the photo as using unexpected colors adds to the abstractness; several 12.5in unfused sqs in asst values for backgrounds; asst colors and values fused and ready to use—more is always better.

232 Class—Magical Mini Mandalas—An Ice-Dyeing Class

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Cindy Lohbeck

*$138

E,D,PJ,PC,MM

Tuesday

Make your own unique collection of nine 22in square beautiful ice-dyed mandalas. Learn to fold, pleat, and bind your mandala designs, each a little different than the last, building on your design skills with each piece. After selecting your color palette, ice-dye your collection, learning ways to ensure each is related, yet different from the last.

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $75 = $138

Supplies—scissors (paper cutting); note/sketch paper; rotary cutting ruler; fine-tip black Sharpie pen; twelve lg binder clips; approx 24in x 18in x 6in plastic tote bin and lid; med color water soluble fabric marker or fabric marking pencil; two lawn and leaf sz garbage bags; roll of paper towels.

235 Class—RickRack

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Kathie Beltz

*$73

B/I,PJ,PC,AP,SM

Tuesday

Add a dash of modern flair using the Shaded 4-Patch block—a Traditional 4-Patch block cut in half diagonally. No cutting or piecing of triangles! Piece with strips and rectangles, creating oversized blocks to trim down to size. Just one light fabric, one medium fabric, and one dark fabric can create all kinds of design possibilities. www.kathiebeltz.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $10 = $73

Supplies—See complete supply list at https://kathiebeltz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/RickRack-supply-list-Houston.pdf

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236 Class—Charming Cathedral Windows

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Lisa Ellis

*$88

E,PJ,PC,SM

Tuesday

Mock Cathedral Window blocks are fun and easy to create entirely by machine using an ingenious method with stunning results! This is not the block your grandmother made by hand—this block allows feature fabrics to shine and has exciting texture and dimension. Learn the basic technique, but also consider how to design your future project with scale, finished size, and desired scrappiness. www.ellisquilts.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88

Supplies—thread snips; pins; seam ripper (opt); stiletto (opt).

237 Class—Finding Your Path—HQ Capri Hands-On

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Dorie Hruska

*$88

237. FINDING YOUR PATH—HQ CAPRI HANDS-ON *$88 E,D,LA-C

Tuesday

Do you struggle with how to quilt a top with the least amount of starts and stops? In this hands-on class, learn the strategies Hruska uses to find the continuous quilting path around pieced blocks. Then take it to the next level by connecting these free-motion designs across the width of the quilt top with one start and one stop. Based on Hruska's book, Making Connections. www.forever-quilting.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); paper, pen, & pencil; note/sketch paper; straight machine quilting ruler; machine quilting gloves; safety pins for basting.

238 Class—Dots Before Your Eyes

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Kyra Reps

*$98

E,D,H,PJ,PC

Tuesday

If you haven’t tried the Apliquick appliqué method, this is your chance! Enjoy this opportunity to focus on using the Apliquick Rods to turn the edges under on the appliqué, creating a beautiful mandala on a 22in square background fabric. www.quiltingtranquility.com

*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $45 = $98

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); glue stick; eraser; mechanical pencil; paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper; 24in ruler; Apliquick Rods (avail for purchase in class); chalk pencil. Fabric: 22in sq black background.

239 Class—Sew Knits with Confidence

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*$88

E,SM

Tuesday

No serger? No problem! Learn to easily and confidently sew knit fabrics of all kinds—from scuba to tissue jersey! From seams to hems, learn and practice tricks and techniques for sewing these wonderful but sometimes challenging fabrics using a domestic sewing machine. Build a reference notebook with step-by-step samples of everything learned in class. www.katrinawalker.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); pins.

241 Class—A Page in My Book

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Jan Girod

Kristin Rodriguez

*$88

E,MM

Tuesday

Create two fabric pages for your bird-themed book by learning several surface design techniques like stamping, stenciling, and foiling. These will create layers to build your pages upon with additional techniques such as wool appliqué, beading, and embroidery. Definitely the start of something great! www.fiberonawhim.com *Co-taught with Jan Girod.

*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $35 = $88

Supplies—scissors (fabric cutting); embroidery scissors (cut to point); thimble; wear apron or old clothes.

242 Class—The Weight of Color

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Teri Lucas

*$56

B/I,D,PC

Tuesday

Begin exploring the weight of color in free-motion quilting. Using color pens and pencils, fill in the space of a color wheel and quilt blocks with different quilting motifs. Practicing on paper is a great way to test the quilting motifs you want to try.

*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $3 = $56

Supplies—colored pencils; paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper.

244 Class—The Great Notion Give-Away!

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Joe Vecchiarelli

$53

B,D

Tuesday

Learn about the newest notions for the quilting and fashion worlds combined. See over 7 notions and their greatest uses. The best part will be when everyone will receive some of the notions demonstrated. Come join all the wonderful fun in learning how to use these notions! www.frencheuropeaninc.com

Supplies—paper, pen, & pencil.

246 Class—Walking Foot Quilting—Get Out of the Ditch!

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Catherine Redford

*$73

E,PC,AP,SM

Tuesday

Confidently finish your quilts on a domestic machine with all the control of your walking foot! Start with a brief discussion on preparing your quilts for quilting, including marking. Then make some samples of different styles including modern grids, Matchstick quilting, altered stitches, and spirals. A fast-paced class. QATV series 1400, FW; Modern Machine Quilting, DVD and book. https://catherineredford.com

*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $10 = $73

Supplies—thread snips; sm trash bag; five 10in sqs low loft cotton batting. Fabric: eight 10in sqs solid color; two 10in sq pieced blocks (any design).

250 Class—Free-Motion Modern Fills–Longarm Hands-On

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Kelly Ashton

*$203

I,D,PC,LA

Tuesday

Fills are creative design elements used to quilt the background and empty spaces of a primary quilting block or design.  Kelly Ashton will show you the design path for quilting modern fills to add eye popping texture to your quilts and give them a modern touch. One person per machine—space is limited.

*CLASS PRICE - $193 + MAT FEE - $10 = $203

Supplies—paper, pen & pencil; note/sketch paper.

252 Class—Fabulous Fish Fabric Collage

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Jane Haworth

*$68

E,D,PJ,PC

Tuesday