Beginning Quilt Making Classes


 Be sure to check out the Guest Teacher Classes 
for some great teachers!

Payment with a credit card is required in order to hold your space.
You will receive a supply list (if required) in the mail.

Remember we have 2 classrooms and if classes are not scheduled, they are 
free if you want to sew, or baste, or quilt, or have some friends come and sew.  
Just give us a call, make a reservation and come on in!

We offer a full schedule of classes, both for quilting and doll making.  
Please call, stop by or email for a class schedule. 

We have samples of all the class projects hanging in the store.  
Come on in and take a look!
Another Beginning Quilting Class
(or Alex Anderson's Sampler Quilt)
Irene Moss
As you study and make five different traditional blocks, you will learn about the basic tools of quilt making and how to use them.  You will learn to cut, pin seams, press and how to unsew seams correctly.  After making the blocks you’ll learn how to sew borders correctly, making a 40 ˝” quilt.  You’ll learn how to sandwich the quilt, pin or spray baste, and plan the quilting.  You will have homework.  This is an excellent beginning class which you’ll love!

Wednesday, January 6, 13 & 20
10:30 - 1:30
$ 60.00

Classes are not on sale.
Please send us an email to sign up for this class.
fabric@thecalicocat.com




Binding Workshop

Irene Moss
Learn how to make binding for your quilt the professional way with a simple, perfect finish.  Irene will teach you all of the tricks for the perfect binding!

Tuesday, November 24
5:30 - 8:30

$ 25.00

Classes are not on sale.
Please send us an email to sign up for this class.
fabric@thecalicocat.com
OR
 

Tuesday, January 5
5:30 - 8:30

$ 25.00


Beginning Machine Quilting
Leslie Smith

Do you have quilt tops stacking up, waiting to be quilted? This is the class that will give you the confidence to turn those tops into quilts! Hands on exercises will be used to develop machine quilting skills, from walking foot, ditch quilting to continuous line and free motion feathers. We will discuss preparation, workspace, threads, tension, batting, making tools, and much more. Most of all encouragement and xcitement, is taught giving students permission to become a great machine quilter.

Sunday, November 15
11:00 - 4:00
$ 45.00
Classes are not on sale.
Please send us an email to sign up for this class.
fabric@thecalicocat.com
OR
 
Saturday, January 23
11:00 - 4:00
$ 45.00

Beginning Machine Applique

Leslie Smith

Learn to do machine appliqué correctly and have lovely flat pieces on your quilts. Machine appliqué is an art, and there are a variety of stitches and techniques you can use, depending on the results you want.

Thursday, November 19
5:30 - 8:30
$ 35.00

Classes are not on sale.
Please send us an email to sign up for this class.
fabric@thecalicocat.com
OR
 
Thursday, January 28
5:30 - 8:30
$ 35.00


Getting Your Quilt Ready for Quilting
Teresa McFadden

Learn how to mark your quilt top in preparation for quilting and finishing your quilt. Various methods will be shown and demonstrated including using stencils, golden threads paper, quilting design books, and marking tools. You will need to bring a quilt top, or 6, 12” squares with batting, to prepare for quilting.

Thursday, December 3
6 - 9 pm
$ 25.00
Classes are not on sale.
Please send us an email to sign up for this class.
fabric@thecalicocat.com
OR
 
Sunday, January 29
12 - 3 pm
$ 25.00

Learning to Use the Quilt Frame
Teresa McFadden

Learn to load a quilt frame for machine quilting with our Bernina Frame. You will learn how to load the top, the batting, and the backing. You will practice
loading a quilt and learning how to use it. This class is a necessary pre-requisite for using our quilt frame to quilt your quilts.

This class is free if you have purchased a new Bernina quilt frame from us, or your fee will be refunded if you purchase a frame within 14 days. The Bernina quilt frame can be used with any sewing machine. You may take this class more than once for ½ the fee, or free if you have purchased a Grace frame from us!

Now that you have taken this class you can sign up for quilting your quilt top!!! $15.00/hour to use our frame (min 3 hours).

Sunday, November 29
12 - 3

$ 25.00

Classes are not on sale.
Please send us an email to sign up for this class.
fabric@thecalicocat.com
OR
 
Saturday, January 9
12 - 3

$ 25.00


Basic Tools for Classes
Rotary cutter and mat    
(18 x 24 is a good size)
Silver pencil or marking pen Sewing machine feet: 1/4", darning, walking, open toed
6-1/2" x 24 ruler Template plastic Bobbins
6-1/2" x 6-1/2" ruler Pen, pencil and paper Sewing basket or box with needles, thread, scissors, thimble
Bias Square Ruler 1/4" Seam Guide

Class Registration & Policy
  • You may register over the telephone, in the store, by email, or in writing.  We need your check, or credit card (with expiration date) at the time of registration.
  • Our teachers really work hard at not only preparing for classes, but also in keeping up with what is new and planning new classes.  In order to commit to them, we have the following policies:
  • If the class is under $20.00 we require your full payment at the time we write down your name - if the class is over $20.00, we ask for one-half of the fee. 
  • Please be on time for class, with your sewing machine which you know how to operate.   We do not allow children or other visitors in class.
  • Thanks and have a good time!

Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel five days in advance - this means a Monday for a Saturday class - to receive your refund or credit.

Prices subject to change

 

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