CLASSES
Don’t forget
the basic sewing kit
for classes!
This would include a sewing machine in good working order, scissors,thread, pins, rotary cutter, mat, ruler, and seam ripper. Mark all of your supplies to avoid mix-up with others or to get them returned if you leave anything behind!
RECEIVE 20% DISCOUNT ON PURCHASES FOR CLASSES
Private Lessons - Private sewing and quilting lessons are availableat $15/hour. If you or someone you know would like to learn the ins and outs of using a sewing machine, handling gadgets, following a pattern or having the satisfaction of constructing something beautiful, contact us at The Quilt Basket. We love getting someone started on the path to creativity.
CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS
Beginner Sampler-Learn the tools, basic cutting techniques, strip piecing, setting and quilting that will help get you started on your quilting adventures! Adapted from Alex Anderson’s Start Quilting.
$60 plus book and supplies
Teacher-Connie Brower
Thurs., Sept. 30, Oct. 14, 21,28,Nov. 4, Nov. 11 6pm-8:30pm
Two by Two-This fun, easy project approaches block construction two-at-a-time! The blocks will appear as mock log cabins, so the setting possibilities are endless! Done in black and white contrast fabrics makes this a stunning quilt!
$30 plus supplies
Teacher-Connie Brower
Sat., December 4 10am-4pm
Kwik Krazy Quilt-Join us for this popular class where you will learn the quick freezer paper technique for making Crazy Quilt blocks. This is a quick, easy way to make a bunch of great looking quilts— You won’t be able to stop at just one!
$30 plus pattern and supplies
Teacher-Connie Brower
Sat., September 18 11am-4pm
Collage Applique-Use bright, whimsical fabrics to create a fused and machine appliquéd picture from your choice of bj designs and patterns. Learn Jacqueline’s technique for arranging your fabrics for applique! You need to see the samples to really appreciate how fun this can be! $30 plus patterns and supplies Teacher-Jacqueline Jongejan
A.Sat., Oct. 23 10am-4pm
B. Wed., Nov. 17 10am-4pm
Grandmother’s Jumping Jacks– This pattern recalls playing the game of jacks from childhood. The pattern includes your choice of paper piecing sizes—3 inch, 4 inch or 6 inch. It looks great in 1930’s reproductions or batiks.
$40 plus pattern and supplies
Teacher-Connie Brower
Tues., September 7, 14 & 21 6pm-9pm
More Fracturing—This class will explore a variety of ways to fracture the images found in designs of larger scale prints. You will create your own original wall or lap quilt using the different fractured units. Each week a new technique will be used to fracture and redesign your print. Home work will be assigned! $65 plus supplies Teacher—Coleen Walter Sat., Oct. 16, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11 10am-4pm Fireworks—Jacqueline returns with a more advanced paper piecing project! Conquer your paper piecing fears with this quilt from the Possibilities people. Pick up some more technique skills to make your paper pieced project look “perfect”. $30 plus book and supplies Teacher-Jacqueline Jongejan Fri., September 24 10am-4pm Hand Applique-Learn techniques to prepare your project pieces for appliquéing and how to sew them to your background. This is the class for you if you love handwork and want the option of portable needlework. $40 plus book & supplies Teacher-Connie Brower Sat., Nov. 20 & Dec. 18 1pm-4pm Mexican Star—Learn the straight seam piecing with curved results in this class. Jacqueline show you how to organize your cutting to get started on a productive day of sewing with spectacular results. $35 plus pattern & supplies Teacher-Jacqueline Jongejan Wed., Oct. 27 10am-4pm $15.00 (includes pizza) BYOB 5pm-10pm Denise Griffin Thursday, Sept. 16-Potluck (Bring a dish to share) Wednesday, October 20– Strip Poker (Bring 30-2 1/2” strips) Thursday, November 18-Latest & greatest gadgets (Bring your favorite!) Wednesday, Dec. 16-Cookie Exchange (Bring 2 dozen cookies) Eye Candy Quilts—Go wild with beads, buttons baubles & any other little fancies that can be sewn or glued onto fabric! Eye Candy quilts is a fast, fun craft for anyone who loves to embellish--or experiment with new techniques. Make mini or postcard size quilts-perfect for quick, inexpensive gifts that showcase your artistic side. $25 plus books & supplies (Kits available for sale) Teacher-Denise Griffin Wed., Nov. 3 1pm-4pm Tie One On!—Gallery’s Choice and the Quilt Basket tied together! If your “knot” all tied up, join us for this class! At Gallery’s Choice you will hand dye a blank silk necktie and then at the Quilt Basket you may make it into a flower brooch-a chic accessory that is fun and fashionable, or a great little pocket size pouch to tuck away a phone, camera, iPod or any number of small precious items. These will help tie up any loose ends for your holiday gift giving! $49 plus pattern & supplies Teachers-Denise Griffin & Rose Jarecki A. Sat., October 2 12pm-4pm B. Thurs., Nov.11
CLUB POLICY
*When you register for a Quilt Basket club, it is understood that you are registering for the entire program and that you agree to participate for the duration. *Upon registration, there is a start up fee. This fee may cover pattern or 1st kit costs and helps us to reduce the monthly costs. The start-up fee is non-refundable once the program begins. *Please be aware that occasionally fabrics may have to be substituted when we can no longer get original fabrics. Fabrics will be similar to, but may not be identical to the sample. NEW CLUBS Saturday Scrap Lover’s Club—Are you overwhelmed by your scraps and need help in organizing them? Learn how to use up those scraps and how they are just as valuable as when that yard of fabric was purchased. Each month a demo project will help whittle away at those scraps and turn them into beautiful quilts and projects. Receive a 20% discount on the featured pattern and/or book and all the supplies needed to finish your project. (Must be purchased day of club) Get out your scrap baskets, buy some organizers and let’s get started! $40 Club Fee 1st Saturday of every month—Sept.-Dec 2010 2pm-4pm Continues 1st Saturday—Jan. 2011-Sept. 2011 2pm-4pm Surprise Scrappy Stars— I $40 club fee (includes Book) Monthly kit fee—$12 (each 8” block will be $3) 4 blocks per month for 16 months (Oct. 2010—February 2012) Pick Up—3rd Thurs or 3rd Sat. of the month
Intermediate
Fun For Everyone
UFO Night—Come to the Quilt Basket to finish a project, start a new one, visit with friends (or make new ones) or just get inspired. You can cut, sew, eat, get help, share tips, eat, shop and have show ’n tell. Sign up early—space is limited.
10am-2pm
In this Block of the Month Club the surprise is that fabric placement will be three different ways. Each month will be a different color combination. Put them all together for a stunning star quilt. All pieces will be cut for you with the Accuquilt GO—all you have to do is sew them together. At the end of 16 months you will have 64 beautiful stars!
Community Helpers
Friday Fun Sew for Charity
Join us at The Quilt Basket on Fridays to make pillowcases for American Patchwork & Quilting’s One Million Pillowcases Challenge! We will have pillowcase kits available to purchase (10% off) or bring your own. For every pillowcase made you will receive a coupon good on a future visit to The Quilt Basket. This is a year-long project and it is our goal to help American Patchwork & Quilting reach the “1 Million” mark!
Every pillowcase made can make a difference in our communities. A pillowcase can provide comfort to a cancer patient, hope for a foster child, encouragement for battered women or bring beauty to a nursing home resident. Pillowcases will be donated to charities of our choice in our communities. If you have any suggestions, please contact us!
After making a few pillowcases, stay and sew for FUN! We always try to have refreshments or bring some to share!
2nd Friday of the month
Oct. & Dec. 11am-4pm
Quilt Basket CLUBS
Wild and Wolly Sundays - Join us on our Club Sundays for some “wild & wooly” projects. We will meet on the 2nd Sunday of odd months to pick-up wool kits and share tips and techniques for appliquéing wool pieces.
$15 initial club fee (includes pattern cost) plus cost of monthly kit
Sept. 12 12pm-4pm
Fat Quarter Quilting — 1930’s Style-Members are well on their way with the construction of their small quilts. Using Lori Smith’s pattern of nine small quilts, kits will be available using some of our favorite 1930’s reproductions! Creating these small treasures can be almost as addicting as collecting the fabric!
Pick-up will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month 10am-8pm
$25 club fee includes pattern cost
Plus $20 monthly kit fee
“Perfect” Block of the Month — Block pieces will be cut to “perfection” for you with the Accucut system. A choice of settings options are available in the book Country Gatherings by Open Gate. Club members receive a 20% discount on the book and also on all fabrics to finish the “perfect” quilt (settings, borders, backing and binding)
Pick-up will be 1st Sat. of the month, Jan.-Dec. 2010 10am-5pm
$20 club fee to join
$4 “Perfect” block kits monthly fee (bring in previous month’ finished block!)
