Ready to mix a little modern technology with your quilting passion? Join me for a six-hour adventure into the world of AI and quilting, where we’ll make the tech stuff approachable and fun. We’ll kick things off with an easy-to-understand intro to AI—no tech expertise required. Then, we’ll see how AI can inspire your quilt designs, pulling ideas from famous art styles like Impressionism and Pop Art.

This is a hands-on workshop, and here’s the special twist: every student will receive a custom-designed 18×18 inch quilt pattern, tailored just for them. You’ll get plenty of time to play with ideas before you start bringing your project to life in fabric. You’ll learn how to transition designs into quilt-ready images, pick the right colors and materials, and start playing with fabric. While we may not finish the entire project in class, you’ll leave with all the know-how and enthusiasm you need to complete it on your own.

If you’ve got a basic handle on raw edge applique and are curious about adding a little tech flair to your quilting, this workshop is for you. Let’s create something amazing together!

Star Table Runner Description
Star blocks are popular in quilts and there is no need to fear making them. In this class, we will focus on star blocks that are made with half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, and flying geese. These basic block units can be used to make a wide variety of different star blocks. In class, we will make the Ribbon Star, Ohio Star, and Sawtooth Star blocks which will then be joined into a 12 x 48 table runner.

The project will complete as a pillow cover, a table mat or a wall hanging.
You will construct 2 large two Log Cabin. Each will finish piecing at 15” square. They finish smaller once they are sewn into either project. A silk chain will run through the blocks in one diagonal direction.

Pat is creating a special starter class for us to experience working abstractly! Either bring your own meaningful photo, or magazine inspiration, or use one of Pat’s two composition options to make your very own abstract collage.

You will learn how to think abstractly and expand your creativity with no rules or rulers. What?? NO RULES OR RULERS?? YEP! NONE!

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this workshop will be Saturday, November 16th before our monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 19th.

Take your quilt to the next level of utilitarian awesomeness by creating a practical and beautiful bag! You’ll come to class with two mini quilt tops ready to turn into a one-of-a-kind quilted tote! You’ll learn how to add straight quilting lines to create a durable tote bag shell; how to box corners; how to make and add both a slip pocket and a lining with a zipper pocket; and how to construct a basic lined tote including tips for securely attaching straps/handles.

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Want to learn to do free-motion quilting but don’t know where to start? Can you do a few simple patterns but you want to expand your creativity? Have you taken other classes and failed? Are you afraid you’ll ruin that beautiful top you spent weeks piecing?

This is the class for you!

RaNae's unique teaching system and specialized tools guide you step-by-step through simple exercises that will get you moving comfortably at the sewing machine and build your quilting skills as you quilt one block at a time. You'll make a quantum leap in your FMQ skills during the class and go home with a practice plan to continue building your skills. You'll leave class saying "I can DO this!"

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With City Sister Country Sister, you’re not just painting a beautiful barn quilt that you can proudly display but having a great time doing it with your friends along the way.

The cutoff for signing up for this class will be AUGUST 21st since City Sister Country Sister needs to order all the quilt boards in advance of the workshop.

Our service project is to make twin size quilts for Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

At the sew-in we will have groups doing sewing, cutting and ironing. To help us prepare and ensure we have enough tables set up, please Sign Up for the Workshop.

You will learn Laura Heine’s process of collage quilting. While creating your design you will look at value, hues, and motifs to layer fabric while creating your collage quilt. We will use a kit for this class and you may use your scrap stash for future designs. Learn Laura Heine's techniques to successfully create, secure, and quilt your work of art!

Join us for a fun-filled day using your 60-degree or 60-degree diamond ruler.

Pick your favorite pattern, bring some fabric, and stitch up a beautiful quilt. There will be no formal instruction for the day; we will look to each other for any needed help.

The cost to attend is FREE.

Join us as Deanne Eisenman teaches wool applique. The workshop's primary focus is the tips and techniques of wool appliqué on a fabric background. This includes preparing the wool appliqué pieces and stitch demonstration.

Bargello quilts are colorful and stunning quilts made by joining various strips to create a tapestry-looking quilt. Since the method only uses straight seams, even a beginner quilter can create a beautiful bargello quilt. In this workshop, Nancy will guide participants in making a wall-hanging-sized bargello quilt.

Come join MJ Kinman as she introduces students to the technique of traditional piecing using freezer paper as a template. During class, she'll also share gossip about the gems being created and their owners.

Baravelle spirals have huge "Wow!" factor, yet they are surprisingly easy to design and sew! Using the techniques in RaNae's best-selling book Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts, learn to draw a Baravelle spiral block, then explore lots of ways to color them to create spirals, lightning bolts, pineapples and more. Along the way you'll learn RaNae's "painless paper piecing" techniques. Use your spiral block in a quilt or other project, or a pattern is provided for finishing blocks into potholders.

Quilting with rulers is the latest in free motion quilting skills that everyone wants to try, and most think it is too difficult. Our class provides a way to learn a new technique without a large investment of time and money to students

Annie has designed a special project just for us! Learn the very basic techniques for machine applique. You’ll be surprised how easy it really is — and the learning curve for this is shallow, not a high mountain you’ll have to climb. You can master it in this class and feel confident enough to begin a larger project. You’ll love the simple process of it and you won’t feel intimidated by the A word any more!

Learn to doodle with machine, needle, and thread.

Join us online for a Sew-Along on April 10.

This is a virtual workshop that features a Drunkards Path quilt square that goes together quickly. Pair this quilt block with the Eccentric Star quilt block to make a 47' X47" quilt.

Cindy Grisdela will be teaching a remote workshop to create Improv Log Cabin blocks in a variety of sizes and put them together into a unique composition–like a jigsaw puzzle. There’s no measuring or precise cutting and each quilt will be unique. We will discuss color choices and using simple design principles to create an original dynamic composition.

Cindy Grisdela will be teaching a remote workshop to create Improv Log Cabin blocks in a variety of sizes and put them together into a unique composition–like a jigsaw puzzle. There’s no measuring or precise cutting and each quilt will be unique. We will discuss color choices and using simple design principles to create an original dynamic composition.

HollyAnne Knight of String & Story is here to teach us to quilt with confidence.

Diane Murtha teaches a technique of two-step quilting. This class yields 25 perfect 4 ½” quilted blocks embellished with a variety of applique options, then assembled.

This will be held virtually using Zoom.

A fun and fast project with award-winning quilter, Marla Yeager. Use up some of those fat quarters and pare down your stash in the process.

Create a colorful woven basket quilt full of joyful flowers with Laura Wasilowske using fusing techniques like pattern transfer, bias weaving, and bias braiding.

Spend the day with Jane Sassaman making marvelous moths using Jane's special applique techniques!

Learn to combine large scale prints with other prints with Bill Kerr of the Modern Quilt Studio.

Have fun learning paper piecing basics and all the little tricks for success with Mary Hertel. This class is suitable for beginning quilters as well as more advanced students. We will be making two whimsical blocks from Mary’s book, "Sew Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".

This will be a working UFO and BOUTIQUE item making day. Let Barb or Edie know that you will attend and they will make sure you have a table. There is no charge for this day.