Schedule of Classes

 

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Absolute Introduction to Hand Appliqué:A Workshop

Unsure whether you want to add hand-applique to your repertoire? This workshop gives you an opportunity to work on one heart block to learn the basic freezer paper/needle turn method.

Tuesday, December 1 6:30p-9:00p
Director: Jan
 SWAN Admission: $15
Rating: G

FREE Kit supplied in class.

Absolutely Beginning Hand Appliqué

    Give yourself a treat! This popular introduction to hand appliqué through the creation of a many-hearts sampler is offered again here. Jan demonstrates and discusses the techniques for freezer paper, needle turn, and reverse appliqué. You will create heart blocks that can be stitched together to make a lovely wallhanging — or perhaps you’ll make "tons" and create a full-sized quilt!

    Saturday, April 11 OR July 18 OR September 26       9:30a-4:00p
    Director: Jan
    Admission: $28
    Rating: G

     

Absolutely Beginning Hand Quilting

     

Dragon Star

 Judy Niemeyer quilts always take center stage at JLC.  Dragon Star, an exciting new  look to a collection of traditional designs features floating spikes, floating geese,  curved, strip and traditional piecing.  Jan, in the Director's seat, will guide you  through Judy's paper piecing process, then focus on step-by-step tips and  techniques unique to the particular pattern.  The class settingh provides an  opportunity to accomplish a great deal with support and encouragement from Jan  and Lou.  There is considerable pre-class preparation, so register early to be ready  for class!

Tuesdays, October 27, November 3 AND November 10    6:30-9:00pm
Director:  Jan
SWAN Admission:   $50
Rating:  PGIA

The Judy Niemeyer Dragon Star pattern is a required script, $30

Fusible Fun

Whether you are a Block of the Month participant or not, you are invited to this fun class. Offered once this term, Shirley will help you with fusible appliqué techniques needed to complete your blocks, or a project from a suitable pattern of your choice. Fusible appliqué is fast and it’s very satisfying to complete a project and have it hanging quickly.

Tuesday, November 10 6:30p-9:00p
Director: Shirley
Admission: $18
SWAN Encore Admission: $15
Rating: G

Indian Summer

Here's your chance to learn paper foundation piecing at its simplest! Judy Niemeyer's Indian Summer is fast, fun and easy using her techniques. Precise piecing and dramatic design make this an Oscar-winner for sure.

For those of you needing an Encore – if you’ve taken Indian Summer at JLC before, here’s your chance to work on your in-progress project!

Saturday, October 24 9:30a-4:00p
Director: Jan & Lou
Admission: $28
Rating:  PG-13

SWAN Encore Admission: $15  (You do need to pre-register, please)

 

Introduction to EQ6

.Katrina introduces you to Electric Quilt 6.0 in this hands-on workshop on location at JLC. No EQ experience required in the first of these on-going opportunities. At this point, you should own EQ6, have it loaded and activiated, and have an external mouse. If you have a portable laptop, that’s terrific. Otherwise, we’ll buddy up.

If you are new to EQ, and miss the September session we will need to arrange for a "catch up session." Contact Lou for more information.

Students must bring a laptop computer with EQ6 loaded and activated and an external mouse, or buddy up. Students must know how to use this laptop computer. The September session does not require having a laptop, but it is required by October, or you can buddy up.

Saturdays, September 19, October 17, and/or November 21    3:00p-6:00p
Director: Katrina
Admission: *$35 per session
Rating: PG

Lone Star

Join Kathy in a very full day of technique and skill-building as you work on a stunning eight-pointed lone star quilt done the Jan Krentz way. Quilt artists new to working with diamond shapes as well as seasoned quilt makers will enjoy the process of these quick-pieced stars.

Tuesday, October 6 9:30a-4:00p
Director: Kathy
Admission: $28
Rating:    G

LIMITED SPACE!  CLASS NEARLY FULL!

Jan Krentz’s Lone Star Quilts & Beyond book is a required script, $27.95.

Machine Quilting I

Encore after encore! This class offered at least once each term provides the basics for machine quilting. You create a lovely wholecloth sampler wallhanging in this marathon machine quilting class. This is an extremely intense, information-filled class! You will work very hard as you absorb new techniques, become more familiar and comfortable with your machine as well as your project, and gain a new respect for your darning foot and walking foot*. By the end of the day, although you will be pooped, you will be much more confident in the machine quilting realm - and have quite a lovely project to show off!

Saturday, September 19 9:30a-4:00p
Director: Wendy
Admission: $32
Rating: G

NOTE: You MUST come in to pre-mark your quilt top PRIOR to class. Your  project needs to be safety pin basted prior to class as well. A limited number of pre-marked kits are available for $39.98. You must reserve these.*It is IMPERATIVE that you know PRIOR to class that your walking foot and darning foot work properly with your machine. Thanks!

Machine Quilting Plus

If you’ve had the opportunity to take a Machine Quilting 1 class and/or done a bit of machine quilting on your own, you may want to go a step further to enhance your MQ dexterity with this great exercise class. Pam encourages you to take Wendy’s MQI class because she knows the more exposure to machine quilting you have, the better your work will be. You will work on gaining control of a desired pattern…and, as in MQI you will have a good day’s work in at the close of class. Offered twice this term:

Saturday, October 3 9:30a-4:00p
Director: Pam
Admission: $28
Rating:         PG-13

(Be comfortable with your machine)

Magic Circles

Turn squares into circles and back into squares...and quilt it as you go! No batting, templates, pattern, nor book buy! ...And no quilting fees! Just fabric and thread and fun to be had in this all day class. You choose the size and Kathy will provide the directions and guidance to help you create a lightweight quilt or table topper. Come join in the magic.

Saturday, January 16  9:30a-4:00p
Director: Kathy
Admission: $28
Rating: G

The Morris Log Cabin

Log Cabins are one of the oldest traditional patterns around. We’ve never met a Log Cabin pattern we didn’t like! This Log Cabin quilt designed by Barbara Brackman for Moda University has a distinct personality. You will use Moda’s Honey Buns (TM) (or strips from your private reserve), Triangles on a Roll or Thangles, and quick piecing methods. This is great for beginners, lots of post Thanksgiving therapy for seasoned quilters.

Saturday, November 28 9:30a-4:00p
Director: Lou
Admission: $28
Rating: G

The Moda University pattern The Morris Workshop by Susan Stiff is a required script, $8.25.


Nature's Treasures Table Runner

Patti has a real knack for turning a simple pattern from "okay" to stunning! Although designed for the Hoffman Fabrics Christmas cardinals fabric Patti uses the layout to showcase the dramatic or the whimsical! She’s chosen Jason Yenter’s Floragraphics IV for her latest rendering. Great class. Great way to spend an evening! Great gift for yourself or a friend!

Thursday, November 12 6:30p-9:00p
Director: Patti
Admission: $18
Rating: G

Nature’s Treasures II pattern by Canyon Creek Fabrics is a required script $9.25

Permission 2 Play

Permission 2 Play is an ongoing class in quilting arts. We meet once each month at JLC.  This is a small, informal and supportive group, open to all cancer diagnosed patients regardless of quilting experience.  This is a free class offering courtesy of JLC.

All supplies have been donated by our fellow quilters. Students will create one small 9x12 inch journal quilt during each class session.

Come and join this creative and inspiring group.

As always, no experience is necessary and bring a friend or family member. All supplies will be provided for you. If you prefer to use your own sewing machine, you are welcome to bring it along.

Please register in advance.

Contact LuAnn Kessi 541-438-4771 or kessi@pioneer.net with questions or for more information.

Fall/Winter Class Schedule:

Fabric Beads  - Thursday, September 24, 2009.... 1-4 pm
Director Cindy McNutt

Foiling - Thursday October 22, 2009 .1-4 pm
Director LuAnn Kessi

Stenciling - Thursday, November 19, 2009 1-4 pm
Director Nancy Bryant

Christmas Surprise -  Thursday, December 10, 2009  1-4pm
Director:  Virginia Gregory

Pinwheel Pizazz!

Kathy has enjoyed playing with this tessellating pattern and has fun tips and techniques to share with you in this one-day class. Pinwheels happily spin across the face of this quilt designed by Artist’s Palette. This is a great stash-basher

Saturday, October 17 9:30a-4:00p
Director: Kathy
Admission: $28
Rating:                 G

Pattern Tessellating Flower by The Artist’s Palette is a required script, $9.25

Placemat Palooza!

Placemats make a great personalized gift! Here’s an opportunity to go crazy with your fabric stash, adding in a few new fabrics that remind you of a special person. (That might even be YOU!) Spend a Thursday evening at JLC with Patti in the Director’s seat and your best supporting actress (sewing machine) at your side. Placemats for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter or Mother’s Day...4th of July...oh my! It’s a La La Palooza!

Saturday, October 3   9:30p-4:00p
Director: Patti
Admission: $28
Rating: G

Placemat Palooza by Vanilla House a required script, $8.25

Reel EQT-s: The Club

After the introduction to EQ6, the "regulars" decided to continue to meet monthly in class mode. Katrina directs this group in a series following the lessons in the EQ6 Pieced Drawing Companion Book 3.

For more details inquire at JLC.

Saturdays, September 19, October 17, and/or November 21     10:00a-2:30p
Director: Katrina
Admission: *$30 per session
Rating: PG

*Pre-requisite, Introduction to EQ6 (or permission of Director)

Scribble Monsters Wall Quilt

Whether you use fabrics from the Scribble Monsters collection by Leere Aldrich or adapt this great wall hanging to other whimsical Hallowe’en fabrics, you are sure to learn lots of tips and techniques from Patti in this two-evening workshop.

Tuesdays, September 22 AND 29 6:30p-9:00p
Director: Patti
Admission: $28
Rating: G

A free PDF pattern is available at www.clothworkstextiles.com. Click on the "Patterns" menu at the top of the site.

Stained Glass

Discover how quick and easy it is to create your very own stained glass-look wallhanging, table runner or blocks. The "lead" is created by using Clover Quick Fusible Bias. Shirley has enjoyed working with this technique and is anxious to share tips, hints and short cuts she’s picked up along the way. Work with staff to choose an appropriate pattern of your choice.

Saturday, October 24 9:30a-4:00p
Director: Shirley
Admission: $28
Rating: PG-IA
SWAN Encore Admission: $15

Stash Bash Crazy

Visit one of Karla Alexander’s great "crazy" patterns with Pam. This is a perfect way to use up stash fabrics and you’ll be so pleased at how quickly your blocks go together. Easy cutting and piecing techniques make this a sure-to-be-a-favorite quilt. We encourage you to stay after class and continue sewing throughout the afternoon!

Saturday, November 14 9:30a-12:30p
Director: Pam
Admission: $18
Rating: G

Karla Alexander’s Crazy for Baby, required script, $9.25


Stepping Stones

Here’s one of Judy Niemeyer’s freshly introduced paper foundation patterns! Stepping Stones features glorious Batiks, and is perfect for Hoffman Bali Pops. Depending upon your fabric choices, the assembled blocks give an illusion of woven strata or stepping stones. It is a fun and easy quilt for any beginner or advanced quilter to make up in a relatively short time.

Thursdays, December 3 AND December 10 6:30p-9:00p
Director: Jan
Admission: $28
Rating: G

Judy Niemeyer pattern Stepping Stones is a required script, $20.

Sticks & Stones

Sandy Gervais designed this wall/snuggle-sized quilt for Moda fabrics using their Honey Buns (TM) It’s made up of 3-rails and 9-patches and is a terrific stash-basher! Join Lou for a day of strip-piecing and assembly – and you’ll have a snuggle quilt top made in no time!

Saturday, November 7 9:30a-4:00p
Director: Lou
Rating: G
SWAN Admission: $20

Pieces From My Heart, by Sandy Gervais Sticks & Stones, $8.25, required pattern.

Sweet Dreams Pillow Case

Do you have a quilt designated for a holiday gift? What a perfect way to "wrap" your gift! Create a pillow case to match. This is a fast and fun project! What a great way to spend a Saturday morning, and there’s still time to shop in the afternoon!

Saturday, December 12 9:30a-12:30p
Director: Jan
Admission: $18 or Free if you purchase your fabric when you sign up for the class

Tequila Sunrise

This great project is made using simple paper-piecing methods. Every block can be made exactly the same, or the fabrics might be used randomly. Using many shades of a color can give your quilt a lovely hand-dyed look. This quilt does best with Batiks, marbled or other monochromatic fabrics. Whatever you choose, this is yet another opportunity to use up fabrics from your terrific Stash library!Come to JLC and spend a day playing as Shirley guides your color choices for a dramatic Tequila Sunrise of your own.

Saturday, October 10       9:30a-4:00p
Director: Shirley
Admission: $28
Rating: G

Simple to Sensational Batiks, $19.95 is a required script

Trip for “2” To Boston

This quilt is designed for quilters to work in pairs. At the end of the project you and your partner will each have a quilt top you jointly work on. Throughout the pattern, you and your partner will be doing different tasks. Each part of the team is equally important to the outcome of the final project. The pattern offers three quilt sizes and two versions of each size; the almost square version resembles “Trip Around the World,” the rectangle version looks like “Boston Commons.”

Saturday, October 10     9:30a-4:00p
Directors: Jan & Lou
SWAN Admission: 2 for the price of 1! $28
Rating: PG-13
Trip for “2” to Boston by Prairie Pieces is a required script, $9.25   (one pattern includes 2 copies)

Two Fabric Appliqué

Here's an opportunity for a sound introduction to two fabric appliqué projects designed by Nancy Chong. This one-day class provides tutelage in the needleturn appliqué technique. You will make good progress on a wall hanging from the pattern of your choice.

Saturday,  January 23      9:30a-4:00p
Director: Jan
Admission: $28
                                Rating: G

A Pacific Rim 2-Fabric Appliqué pattern is a required script. Price varies.


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