Paper Pieced Posy Pots
Saturdays, Apr. 26 & May 3 10-1
class fee $35.00
Instructor Kathy Worden
Paper piecing is fun and addicting. Using MH Designs Posy Pots pattern, we'll make this adorable little wall hanging that says spring is here! All levels welcome.
4 Patch Posies
Sundays, Apr. 27 10-2
class fee 35.00
Instructors Eileen Mero & Linda Chow
One focal fabric and 2 complimenting fabrics are all you need to accompish this quilt. Instructors will show you the stacked method for cutting on the repeat. All levels welcome.
Quiltsmart Dahlia
Fridays, May 16 & 30, June13 6-9
Class fee 35.00
Instructor Janet Stocking
Quiltsmart's Dahlia is fast, easy and fun to sew. Like in the garden, you will succumb to the charm of the Dahlia quilt. Makes one 40" flower. Once you see how easy it is, you will LOVE it! No Curved Piecing uses a clever appliqué method, just cut and sew on the line.
Blooms beautifully right before your eyes!
Tastefully Simple Food Party!
Saturday, May 3 3:30-5
Consultant: Michael D'Agostino
We're hosting a party! Stop in and join the fun, and sample some tasty treats. Tastefully simple offers a wide selection of convenient, easy-to-prepare gourmet foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time quilting! Everyone is welcome. Please let me know if you plan to attend, but if you can't let me know in advance, please come anyway. Bring your friends!
Simply Crazy
Saturdays, May 7 & 21 6:30- 8:30
class fee $35.00
Instructor Kathy Worden
Using Karla Alexander's pattern, Kathy will instruct you how to stack up your blocks, and cut through layers to make this fast and easy quilt. The size of your quilt is determined by the amount of blocks you use.
Photo Transfer Class
Saturday, May 10, 10-2 Class fee $35.00
Instructor Cat Allard
Have you always wanted to make a photo memory quilt? Here's your chance to learn the best techniques for making one. The best part is you can make your transfers right here during class, using our printer and Printed Treasures!
Dresden Plate
Saturdays, May 17 & 31, June 14 10-12
class fee $35.00
Instructors Eileen Mero & Linda Chow
Let the Ladies show you a unique way to make these blocks using a ruler designed by June Tailor. Join the fun!
Singles Log Cabin
Sunday, May 18 10 am – 2 pm.
class fee $35
Instructor Nancy Scofield
This is a fun and easy project, suitable for all levels. A simple magnified Log Cabin block makes the quilt. Think outside the box with fabric choice; floral's, Orientals, batiks or whatever strikes your fancy.
Allegro
Wednesdays, June 4 & 18 6:30-8:30
class fee $35.00
Instructor Kathy Worden
This is great project to use up your stash! We did our sample in 30's fabrics, but would great with homespuns, batiks, Thimbleberries, Christmas fabrics.....whatever you have spilling out of your stash closet! All levels welcome.
Quilt As You Go Strip Quilt
Fridays, June 6,13 & 20 1-3 pm
Class fee $35
Instructor Nancy Scofield
Make this quilt in fall colors, Christmas fabrics or just a scrappy look. All you need to do for finishing is add a binding or the fringed edge. We have had a lot of fun with this type of project in the past, so come and join us for a new experience.
Know Your Janome II
Saturday, June 7 10-2
class fee $40.00
Instructor Cat Allard
Take the next step in learning your machine.
Learn the basic functions of your machine and find out what all those feet are used for. Cat will bring you up to speed on all the features of your machine. You'll also learn basic maintenance to keep your machine in tip top shape. This class is not suitable for embroidery machines.
Mystery Quilt
Sundays, June 8 & 15 10-1
class fee $35.00
Do you love a good mystery? Do you love to quilt? If the answer to both questions is yes, then you've found the perfect class. A Mystery Quilt is a quilting project that remains a mystery up until the quilt is finished or until the participants figure it out. We'll supply you with the materials list, and you'll have to trust us with the rest of the details. Measuring and pre-cutting skills required.
Magic Vine Quilt
Wednesdays, June 11& 18 10-1
Class fee 35.00
Instructor Janet Stocking
Have you been wanting to learn machine applique? Here's your opportunity, using Eleanor Burns' Magic Vine Quilts book. Janet will show you how easy it is to grow a flower garden in beautiful fabrics to grace your bed, wall or table. Whimsical flowers and leaves are easily made, using machine applique. You can choose which flowers you'd like to use in your unique quilt! All levels welcome.
Tube Pocket Purse
Saturday, June 21 10-3
Class fee $35.00
Instructor Janet Stocking
This fashionable purse has lots of pockets to hold all your accessories. Easy enough to make in one class! All levels welcome.
Beginners Irish Chain
Wednesdays, July 9 & 23 10-1
Class fee 35.00
Instructor Kathy Worden
The Single Irish Chain is a perfect beginner quilt. Only 2 fabrics are used. You will learn accurate measuring, cutting, pressing, and piecing. Beginners can finish with an easy border. All levels welcome.
Garden Twist
Saturday July 12 & Sunday July 13 10-2
class fee 45.00
Instructor Charles Johns
Join Charles for another fun filled weekend! Garden Twist is a beautiful quilt pattern. Your fabric choices will make this quilt unique.
Foot Warmer
Wednesdays, July 16 & 30 10-1
Class fee 35.00
Instructor Diane Sheldon
This reproduction quilt is designed to lay across the foot of a bed to add an extra layer of warmth for your feet. This quilt will add a lovely accent to any bedroom. All levels welcome!
Delectable Mountains
Wednesdays, July 16, 23 & 30 6:30-8:30
class fee $35.00
Instructor Kathy Worden
This is another wonderful project from Quilt In A Day! Using the ruler that is included in the book, you can construct these blocks quite quickly. You have several quilt size options with this project.
Contra Dance
Sundays, July 20 & 27 10-1
class fee 35.00
Instructor Joann Dzlinski
Contra Dance has three simple blocks that are sewn together then cut and re sewn into an on-point setting. There are NO diagonal rows of different sizes, NO setting triangles and NO corner blocks. Our technique makes On-Point sets a snap. Contra Dance is especially good when you want to feature a large or medium-large scale print. All levels welcome!
Hillside Village Collage
Saturdays, July 26 & Aug. 23 10-2
class fee $35.00
Instructors Debbie Doenias & Linda Chow
Learn this whimsical technique of fabric collage to create your very own fairytale village. Teacher Linda Chow will guide you through the piecing, then Quilter Debbie Doenias will show you the endless possibilities for machine embellishing your one-of-a-kind village. Your Happy Place awaits!
Wooly Sheep
Fridays, August 1 & 15 10-1
class fee $35.00
Instructor Kathy Worden
This adorable little wall hanging is made with a machine pieced background and wool applique's, and everything you need is included in the kit. If you've ever wanted to try working with wool, this project is perfect! All levels welcome.
Free Motion Machine Quilting
Saturday, Aug. 2, 10-2
class fee 35.00
Instructor Debbie Doenias
Dread quilting? Ready to make free motion quilting fun? Debbie's instructions will show you just how fun and relaxing free motion quilting can be. She will help you break through those barriers that have kept you from finishing your quilt wonderful projects! All levels welcome.
Positively Pineapple Quilt
Sundays, Aug. 3 & 17 10-2
class fee $35.00
Instructors Eileen Mero & Linda Chow
Satisfaction
Wednesdays, Aug. 6 & 20 6:30-8:30
class fee 35.00
Instructor Kathy Worden
Using one focal and 2 contrasting fabrics you will be satisfied with this twin size quilt! This is an interesting pattern when these simple blocks are assembled. All levels welcome!
Borders and Bindings
Saturdays, August 9 & 16 10–12
class fee $35
Instructor Nancy Scofield
Have you made a wall hanging or quilt and find it sitting in your closet waiting for the finishing's? Here is your chance to do just that. We will cover measuring and fitting borders (a couple of variations) and the proper application of a binding.
Please limit your piece to a small size for learning purposes.
Featherweight 101
Wednesday, August 13 10-1
Instructor Cat Allard
class fee $35.00
Bring your Featherweight and learn how to do routine maintenance and learn the what each foot is for. This class is a necessity for all Singer Featherweight owners!
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-Full payment is required for registration
-Upon receiving your registration, you will be registered for a class unless Common Threads notifies you that it is filled or canceled.
-It is the responsibility of the student to come in at least a week before the beginning of class to pick up a supply list.
-We cannot mail supply lists without a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
-We attempt to stock all the supplies that our teachers recommend. We cannot be responsible for variations in supplies that are purchased elsewhere.
-We are not responsible for class make-up if you miss a class.
-No children or guests are permitted in class.
Cancellation by Common Threads: If a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, you will receive a full refund or store credit. Please register early to assure the minimum enrollment is met.
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