Wednesday, October 1, 2014

October Classes at mary Jo's Cloth Store

Quilting Classes

 

Wed Oct 1st

Tree's Up Lights On!

Time: 10am to 5pm
Instructor: Aimee Griffin

Fee: $45

This whimsical quilt uses a stack and slice process. Be prepared to be addicted to this freeing technique.

 

4 Classes - 10/2, 10/9, 10/23, and 10/30

Beginning Quilting: In A Pinch Too

Time: 10:00 – 2:00
Instructor: Daniela Hogan

Fee:  $95.00 includes all 4 classes

This class will teach you all the basics for making your first quilt from start to finish. From pressing to borders you'll learn it all. Whether you've never made a quilt before or you want to freshen up on the fundamentals, this class is for you.

 

Saturday October 4th

Tree's Up Lights On!

Time: 10am to 5pm
Instructor: Aimee Griffin

Fee:  $45

This whimsical quilt uses a stack and slice process. Be prepared to be addicted to this freeing technique.

 

Saturday, Oct 4th

Ho Ho Ho Table Runner

Time: 11:00 – 3:00
Instructor: Daniela Hogan

Fee: $35

What a colorful treat for the holidays! This table runner is made using fusible appliqué and will be a cheerful addition to any room or a great gift. Come get started on your homemade holiday decorations.

 

Wednesday October 8th

Paper piecing (Alaska)

Time: 11am to 4pm
Instructor: Aimee Griffin

Fee: $25

This month we'll learn how to fussy cut and center motifs for an added wow in your stars.

 

Saturday October 11th, 25th (2 session class)

Christmas Tree Pinwheel Twist 1/2

Time: 10am to 4pm
Instructor: Cindy Jahnke

Fee: $ 45

This quilt is for advanced beginners. Follow a 2-step process to create this whimsical Christmas tree quilt. The Lil" Twister ruler adds a fun "twist" to the Christmas tree. Warning: The Twister rulers are addictive. The Twister rulers are available in a variety of sizes.

 

Wed October 14th

Machine Quilting Basics

Time: 10am to 1pm
Instructor: Karen Ponischil

Fee: $45

Student will learn the basics of free motion quilting. This is a no mark technique workshop where the student will be introduced to several different free motion quilting pattern designs. Student will learn about thread, machine feet, needles, and batting, as well as how to ready your machine and starting and stopping several free-motion quilting designs.

 

Wednesday, October 14th

Advanced Machine Quilting Feathers

Time: 2pm to 5pm
Instructor: Karen Ponischil

Fee: $45
Feathers are the classic quilt motif. Learn the basics of creating feathers from the "Shell/teardrop" shape in this free motion quilting class.

 

Friday October 17th

Advanced Thread Painting Poppy

Time: 10am to 1pm
Instructor: Karen Ponischil

Fee: $65

Student will learn the advanced techniques of painting with thread on the poppy. In this class they will learn how to add color, shading and highlights to a flat area to give it dimension and depth.

 

Saturday October 18th

Machine Quilting Basics

Time: 10am to 1pm
Instructor Karen Ponischil

Fee: $45

Student will learn the basics of free motion quilting. This is a no mark technique workshop where the student will be introduced to several different free motion quilting pattern designs. Student will learn: about thread, machine feet, needles and batting how to ready your machine starting and stopping several free-motion quilting designs

 

Saturday October 18th

Intro to Thread Painting (Gingko leaf)

Time: 2pm to 5pm
Instructor: Karen Ponischil

Fee: $55

Students will learn the basics of painting with thread. In this class they will learn how to ad color, shading and highlights to a flat area to give it dimension.

 

Tuesday, October 21st

Finishing Class

Time: 10am to 3pm
Instructor: Daniela Hogan

Fee: : $35

Need some extra time and instruction on a project? Stumped on the next step of something you started? Join Daniela and get the help you need with those WIP's (Work-in-progress). This is a free form class that you can bring your own project and work at your own pace!

 

Wednesday October 22nd

Paper piecing (Delaware)

Time: 11am to 4pm
Instructor: Aimee Griffin

Fee: $25

Sizing stars to make them smaller or larger gives your quilt an added dimension, learn how to take any star from 12" to 6" finished.

 

Thursday Oct 23,30,Nov 6

New York Beauty (Appliqué' Embroidery)

Time: 6pm to 9pm
Instructor: Pam Carter

Fee: $75

This New York Beauty project is a quilt as you go embroidered applique' technique. Pull out your embroidery machine and prepare for this fun experience. Skill level required is Intermediate.

 

Tuesday, October 28th

Over and Under

Time: 10:00 – 3:00
Instructor Daniela Hogan

Fee: $35.00

Over and under is an imaginative way to combine squares and rectangles. This project uses smaller cuts so you can raid your scrap baskets or buy a 2 ½" precut bundle, either way you will love the results.

 

Tuesday October 28th

Appliqué Basics

Time: 6pm to 9pm
Instructor: Cindy Jahnke

Fee: $25

This class will teach 3 methods of appliqué: needle turn, lick and stick and a variation of lick and stick. The student will practice appliqué in class. The class will discuss types of threads and sewing machine stitches to use with your appliqué designs. A heart and star design will be provided.

 

Wednesday, Oct 29th

Corinne's Lone Star

Time: 11am to 5pm
Instructor: Aimee Griffin

Fee: $45

Half square triangles make this quilt fast and easy. No Y seams to worry about. This will be one of your favorite quilts to make.

Sewing Classes

 

Tuesday Oct 7,14,21,28

Pattern Drafting I (You can take PD II before PD I, doesn't matter which is first

Time: 2pm to 5pm
Instructor: Mary Sue W. Christenbury

Fee: $100

Learn how to take exact body measurements and make a Body Glove Pattern out of muslin. Learn to cut & spread body glove to make a pattern that fits you perfect. Adapt body glove to make your own Pattern.

 

Tuesday October 7, 14, 21, 28

Pattern Design and Drafting III

Time: 6pm to 9pm
Instructor: Mary Sue W. Christenbury

Fee: $100

Not only for those who have completed Pattern Drafting I & II, but for anyone who is having difficulty fitting a "store bought" pattern to their body type. This will be an informal class with time for lots of questions and demonstrations of actual pattern drafting and designs. We will discuss any topics of design and fitting that students are interested in.

 

Thursday Oct 9,16,23,30

Sewing Concept I

Time: 9am to 2pm
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury

Fee: $100

Learn about the Basic Concepts of Sewing, Sewing Machine Maintenance, Hand & Machine Sewing, Tools of the Trade, Pattern Layout, Fabric Selection, Interfacing, Cutting, Matching repeat Patterns, Seam Finishes, Darts, Gathers, Easing, Tucks, Zippers, Pleats, & Closures

 

Thursday Oct 9,16,23,30

Sewing Concept I

Time: 9am to 2pm
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury

Fee: $100

Learn about the Basic Concepts of Sewing, Sewing Machine Maintenance, Hand & Machine Sewing, Tools of the Trade, Pattern Layout, Fabric Selection, Interfacing, Cutting, Matching repeat Patterns, Seam Finishes, Darts, Gathers, Easing, Tucks, Zippers, Pleats, & Closures

 

Friday October 17th

Stitch by Stitch, Learn to Sew One Project at a Time (2 Classes) 1/2

Time: 10am to 5pm
Instructor: Pam Carter

Fee: $100

Pam Carter Description: A great class for those who are beginner sewers, or those who need a refresher course on sewing. You'll make 3 to 4 different projects and will learn the "How To" of zippers, mitering corners, and much more s

 

Saturday October 18th

Aprons 1/2

Time: 1:30 to 4:30pm
Instructor: Pam Carter

Fee: $35

Let Pam show you the easy way of making these fun aprons.

 

Tuesday October 21st

Raggedy Coasters

Time: 6pm to 9pm
Instructor: Pam Carter

Fee: $25

These coasters are made using your embroidery machine, great for the holidays and gift givings

Home Décor Classes

 

Join Susan Woodcock, AKA Home Dec Gal at Mary Jo's Cloth Store every second Saturday of the month for free home decor mini-workshops starting at 11am

 

Oct 11, 2014

One Year Home Dec Day Anniversary!

11:00 – 11:30 Pillow Styles with Decorative Corner Details11:30 – 12:00 Learn How-To Make a Gathered Corner Pillow

Clubs

 

Saturday October 4th (every 1st Sat)

Prairie Rose BOM

Time: 9am to 10am
Instructor: Daniela Hogan

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Saturday October 25th (every 3rd Sat)

Park Bench

Time: 10am to 1pm
Instructor: Daniela Hogan

Fee: $250

Includes book, fabric and 3 hours each month for 9 months. Hands on Block of the month.

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