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Registration
Register early, as class space is limited. Payment must be received prior to class to guarantee a spot. You may call, fax or email your credit card info, send in a check, or come into the store. Once you pay for your class, you will receive a supply list. If you have required supplies at home, by all means, bring them. If not, we would appreciate it if you would purchase the supplies from us. We'll offer you a 10% discount on the fabric, tools, and other class supplies purchased from The Attic Window Quilt Shoppe.
We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel 48 hours in advance, your class fee can be transferred to another class or be used as store credit. If you cancel in less than 48 hours, you forfeit your fee.
Please do not bring children or guests to class.
We think classes should be fun and educational. Come and enjoy!
When classes are not in session, the classroom is available for quilters to use at no charge. Please call ahead to let us know you're coming. Consider creating your own retreat with friends! If there is a particular quilt instructor, technique or class you would like us to offer please let us know! Don’t see a class that fits your schedule? We would be happy to schedule a class for 3 or more people at a time that fits your schedule. Just grab some friends and give us a call.
The Beginner's Club: Beginning Quilting Club is for a 
student that wants to learn how to make a quilt. This program teaches students two simple blocks in a lap-size or baby-size quilt that they can finish during the classes. Students will be taught the basics of rotary cutting, piecing a couple of simple blocks and also machine quilting your top and binding. Students should be comfortable with their sewing machine before class starts. Quilting should be an enjoyable hobby, with as little stress as possible. This is a class that is teaching a technique; we are not teaching perfection. Your hobby should be fun and this class is all about having fun.
Dates: 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22
Time: 10 – 12
Cost: $12.00 a class or $80.00 if paid in full
Instructor: Sally Folmar
VBQ - Very Beginning Quilting: Whether you're new to quilting or just want to fill in the blanks, this class starts from “scratch”, and takes you step by step through the preparation, construction and finishing of a small sampler quilt that will expose you to basic techniques and piecing methods. You’ll learn what tools to have, how to choose and prepare your fabrics, how to cut, piece, and press blocks and borders, how make the “sandwich”, and how to label, bind, and hang your quilt. By the end of the last session, you will have a folder of reference materials, and a completed quilt that is ready to display or snuggle with. Nine sessions, plus additional work time if needed.
Instructor: Patty Stith
Cost: $175 (or $75 deposit, $50 by Class 1, $50 by Class 3)
Duration: Weekly, for nine weeks
Dates: Thursday evenings, 6 to 9 PM, starting March 25
Gathered from the Garden: This cheerful spring time quilt is like a garden filled with flowers, vines, birds, and butterflies. Get ideas for different color arrangements from the five "Gathered from the Garden" quilts hanging in the shop. 
Class Objectives: You will learn new machine piecing techniques, several appliqué methods, and how to paper piece a mariner’s compass as you make this quilt. We will divide the quilt into 6 sections for 6 months starting January 23, 2010. Each section will usually include 2 pieced blocks and 1 appliqué block. Appliqué methods shown will be freezer paper, fabric starch with templar, bias bar, and pre-assembled appliqué. Students will have the opportunity to try a new method in each of the 6 four hour classes.
Supplies
- Fabric: Please see fabric requirements for the quilt on page 69 in Gathered From the Garden, by Cindy Lammon. Available online or in our store.
- Sewing Supplies: Basic Sewing Supplies, sewing machine, appliqué needles, needle-threader, large sewing scissors, small pointy appliqué scissors, thimble, seam ripper, and threads to match fabrics.
- Other Supplies: ©Templar Template plastic, pencil, paper cutting scissors, lined writing paper, pen, quilters gray and white pencils, pencil sharpener, freezer paper, fabric starch, paint brush, small dish, bias bars, pressing board (made with a 6" long board, such as a 1"x6", covered with one layer of cotton batting and cotton fabric) and light box (optional).
- Lunch and water.
Dates: Starting January 23rd from 11 - 3 PM (once a month for 6 months)
*A new Thursday night class option was just added!!
Cost: $28.00 per month or $150.00 if paid in full
Instructor: Claudia Olson.
All About ME!; Machine Embroidery Club: is an in-store, virtual education class that combines a 30-45 minute embroidery presentation by a knowledgeable, sale-oriented educator, followed by a hands-on program hosted by Diane Garlini. Each virtual program will target all embroidery machine owners regardless of brand. 
- Project instructions
- Handout of class materials
- Related product information
- Related specialized techniques
2010 All About ME (Machine Embroidery)
Club Dates and Topics
Bargello Class: Bargello quilts are a treat for the eyes. The phrase "A thing 
of beauty is a joy forever" comes right for all quilts, but Bargello quilts seem to fit this phrase accurately. Easy to make and an ultimate treasure to have. Bargello quilts are a bonus for the beginners in quilting, as it is easy to learn and it produces great results. All you are required to know how to use is a rotary cutter and, of course, you should know how to sew; specifically ¼" seam. Come join us for a new technique making a Bargello Quilt.
Instructor: Judy Rector
Date: April 10th (Saturday) from 10-4pm
Cost: $35.00
EQ6 Club: Let the power of EQ take your quilting skills to the next level!
This is a powerful program that helps you design your own unique quilts and resize existing patterns without the hassles of drafting and math! You're able to play with a variety of designs, settings, sashing and border arrangements BEFORE you cut into your fabric, so that you know you'll like the results! Each month there will be a hands on lesson, followed by time for sharing discoveries, tips and techniques. You'll leave with a skill (and confidence) building assignment . . . and (hopefully) return the next month with the results of your efforts and a critique of what you learned during the process. As a club member, you'll be eligible for discounts on EQ software, books and your completed assignments will be your entry to drawings for prizes and extras!) Martha will take you through all the basics of the software, the menus, the tools, the options, the libraries, and then:
- Blocks: redesign library blocks, design your own,
color and recolor, tilt (put a block on point without redrafting!), merge (put one block inside another), frame (explode a block to set a focus in the center the EASY way!) - Quilts: setting size, borders plain and fancy, block settings from straight to on point to medallion to star in star or square in square, adding photos, text, applique, quilt stencil patterns
- Drawing: straight and curved piecing, free hand applique and motifs, tracing photos & quilt stencils
- Custom set quilts: designing your own asymmetrical settings (like he Gathered from the Garden Quilt)
New session starts on January 12th 2010 at 12:30pm.
Meets at 12:30, the second Tuesday of each month. A second session may be scheduled later in the day, depending on interest level.
$35 per quarter; price includes color handouts at each session plus follow up notes sent by e-mail with detailed (step by step) review of information covered in each session, facilitated by Martha Steinborn lap top required – (we may have one or two available for use on first-come first-served basis.)
Put EQ6 and EQ Club on your holiday wish list at the shop!
Critter Christmas "Block of the Month": 
This adorable, pieced and appliqued Block of the Month starts April 14th. Once a month for 7 months you will be putting the forest critters together in time for Christmas. Join Linda who will take you through the techniques on this quilt.
Instructor: Linda Reister
Date: Starts April 14th (2nd Wednesday of the month) from 10-11:30am
Cost: $7.00 per class OR $65 for the kit and class. Plus book cost ($20)
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!
Appliqué for Beginners: Learn 3 different applique techniques and choose 
which works best for you. We will cover basic appliqué stitching, inner and outer points, bias strips, small circles, reverse appliqué, 2-color leaves, and make a 3-dimensonal flower. There will be 2 weeks between classes to allow students time to practice and create a 9” block with the patterns provided.
Instructor: Linda Riesterer
Cost: $50.00
Dates: Check back for new dates.
Sandy's Machine Quilting Class - Beyond Stippling-You know how to load your quilt, you can do stippling and a few other basics... Now What?? Sandy will give you ideas that you can put on your quilt and how to get it there: Marking your quilt, Stencils, Easy pattern ideas, Quilting tips to make it better.
Bring pad and pencil and some quilt tops for ideas, and learn some easy quilting patterns. Take home a hand-out.
Instructor: Sandy Ashbrook
Cost: $45.00
Date: Check back for new dates!
Paper Piecing Class:
This class is great for anyone who has wanted to try paper piecing but just hasn't, or has done some and would like to become more proficient. Paper piecing allows you to make blocks of all shapes and sizes with perfection, without the hassle of precise measuring, cutting and piecing. You'll be amazed at how easy it is and you'll love the endless possibilities for both simple and intricate blocks. Not only will your stars have perfect points, but you'll also delight in the incredible variety of representational and realistic blocks and quilts you can create using this technique. Create quilt blocks, blocks for set pieces, borders, seasonal and landscape wall hangings . .. and much more. You'll learn the basic techniques, some time saving tips and pick from over a dozen designs for making your first block or two.
Instructor: Martha Steinborn
Date: Check back for new dates.
Cost: $25.00
Crazy Curves Class: If you like the look of curves but 
think they are too difficult or time consuming – this class is for you. All you need is fat quarters or even a charm pack and you’ll come out of the class an expert on pieced curves. Using acrylic templates you’ll have your curved pieces cut out in no time. Yes, you can sew curves – they are Sew easy and the variety of styles are endless.
Instructor: Diane Garlini
Date: Check back for new dates.
Cost: $25.00 (Includes lunch)
Hand Quilting Class (New!): Hand quilting is my favorite part of making quilts. It relaxes and soothes the stress of today’s pressures. There is a tactile quality to quilting that is very therapeutic. Come and learn the art of hand quilting, the way Grandma did it! It might take a little longer but you will see the little hills and valleys that develop and add a new dimension to your quilt. In class I will give you an overview of thread, needles, hoops, thimbles, batting and marking utensils.
Instructor: Marilyn Martin
Cost: $25.00
Date: Check back for new dates.
Gammil Longarm Class: Learn the basics of operating the machine: threading, winding bobbins, the importance of cleaning and maintenance, loading your quilt, basic trouble shooting, how to use patterns and templates, how to construct your own design. We'll talk about types of batting, loft, quilt preparation, and tips to make binding your quilt an easier job. Time for each participant to practice threading and running the machine is included. In addition to the class, you'll have a three hour practice session (to be scheduled at the time of the class) when you can quilt a project or just play around with designs. Bring a pad and pencil for notes and ideas, and bring your questions and quilting problems, as well.
Instructor: Sandy Ashbrook
Cost: $60.00
Dates: Check back for new dates.
Sew Easy Pajama Pants: Have you always wanted 
to make your own pajama pants? Now you can, just in time for the winter or a last minute Christmas gift. These pajama pants are great for the beginner or seasoned vetern alike. Make them out of our new flannels, wovens or our wonderful cotton fabrics we have throughout the shop. You will want to make more than one! Kids are welcome...Moms bring them and you can both learn!
Date: Check back for new dates!
Instructor: Diane Garlini
Cost: $12 (cost of pattern)
*Sew Easy Pajama Pants book is available online or in our store.
Buggy Barn Class – Choose your favorite pattern from any Buggy Barn 
Book or envelope pattern and join us for a day of fun! This quick cut technique is good for any level, beginner to advanced. Most patterns use Fat Quarters. Let us know your pattern choice at least one week before the class.
Instructor: Debbie Koehnen
Cost: $35.00 + Book or Pattern & Fabric.
Date: Check back for new dates.
Be Still, My Heart Embellishment Sampler Class:
If you have always wanted to try embellishing your quilting projects, but didn't know where to start, this is the beginning class for you. Be prepared to work with hand stitching only; there will be no sewing machine techniques. We will practice some basic embroidery stitches using a variety of threads, then move on to basic ribbon embroidery stitches and using buttons, beads, charms, lace, and even some rubber stamping. At the end of the 3-session class you will have a sampler with 16 beautifully embellished hearts to finish as a small wall quilt and to use as a reference for ideas for future projects.
Instructor: Linda Riesterer
Cost: $40.00
Date: Please check back for new dates!