Simple Sampler Beginner’s
"Block of the Month"
Starting in September!
This is a great opportunity for someone just starting out or for an experienced quilter. A gorgeous focus fabric with lots of color options, and a very reasonable price for nine one hour classes! Each month you will receive the pattern for either one or two blocks (12 blocks total), a piece of focus fabric for that month’s block(s), and instruction on constructing the block(s), along with piecing and quilting tips and techniques. This is an educational class and we hope EVERY quilter wanting to become more confident will take this low key, friendly program. Sessions are lecture and demo; bringing "show and tell" is very welcome. Registration is limited by the amount of fabric we have available, so you'll want to reserve your spot now. Contact the shop for a complete list of blocks and more details. Samples are up on the design wall now!
For our Simple Sampler we're keeping the requirements simple. Registration is $25 for 9 months of classes. Then you pay $5 at the first class for the pattern and fabric, if you return each month with a completed block or blocks, you pay no additional fees. We ask that you purchase your fabrics from us (with the 10% discount for class supplies). You may select the same fabrics used in the samples, or we are happy to help you select fabrics that coordinate with the focus, yet make your quilt unique.
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Dates: Third Monday of each month (September to May) @ 10:00am
Instructor: Diane Garlini
Cost: $25 for 9 months of classes plus $5 at the first class for pattern and fabric. *see above.
IRISH TWIST BLOCK OF THE MONTH
featuring the Jinny Beyer palette
Starts in October, 2010
Third Saturday of each month
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. October - June
Skill level: intermediate to advanced
$30 set up fee* $5 for the first month’s pattern w/ focus fabric return each month with your completed block(s) for no additional fees each month receive a pattern for either one or two blocks, plus the focus fabric for each pattern choose between a jewel tone and a harvest tone color way
*we request that you purchase your fabrics from our shop.
12" blocks set on a 6 x 6 graph
suitable for use with Triangulations™
Rose of Sharon
Block of the Month - Starting in January 2011
During this 13-month program, you will receive the fabric for each of the blocks, sashing, borders and binding to complete the quilt top. Patterns are not inluded. You will need either The Rose of Sharon Block Book (available at our shop, our online store or at Martingale) or Sharon Pederson's DVD, where she will teach you the quilt-as-you-go method for finishing the blocks so your quilt back will be just as stunning as the top. Both of these are available separately.
You won't want to miss this opportunity to make an heirloom quilt and to help Alzheimer's research all at the same time! Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative
Start Fee: $20 start fee & $24.99* + shipping & handling per month.
*Pick up at our Shop is available.
Begins: January 2011
Sign up today!!
2010 Brown Bag Block of the Month -- A Year of Stars:
A Year of Stars . . .. piecing, paper piecing, set in seams, maybe some 3 dimensional aspects, some opportunities to use piping, and who knows what else . . . I decide as I design!
Three setting options: On Point, Horizontal, Or Applause and Trumpets which is my favorite, a field of stars created by setting the star blocks in a background of the same fabric as the block background so the stars float across the quilt in several sizes. (see the picture below). This is the one I'm going to do – I love it!! The shop is bringing in several fabrics appropriate for the background – shades from midnight to teal.
Samples of the first few stars will start showing up in December. I've designed most of the blocks but am still refining and coming up with new ideas, so you may not see all the blocks until the months in which they are presented (that's part of the fun -- a semi-mystery quilt!) You will be able to get a good idea from looking at the enclosed samples of layouts with the blocks I've designed thus far. Also, check out the 2010 Brown Bag Block web site (see link below) for more details and pictures.
- First Tuesday of each month, choose from 12:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.
- $20 per semester due 5 days before the first class of each semester or $55 for the entire year if paid in advance
- Blocks will be posted each month on the Brown Bag web site so that you may see what others are doing and get ideas and inspiration from a wide variety of creative styles. http://2010brownbagblockofthemonth.shutterfly.com
- At the January session you will receive:
- details for the year regarding the program
- layout options with fabric yardage requirements for each!!!
- instructions for block one
- demonstration of techniques used for constructing block one
The sign up sheet is available at the shop and already has 15 names on it; stop by, call or e-mail to add your name to the list and join the fun. Tell your friends!