About Us
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City Sidewalks $60
Meredith Helgeson  
Our beginners’ project features lots of fundamental techniques including rotary cutting, strip piecing, triangles, precision setting, borders, machine quilting, and the final finishing touches.
difficulty level
Monday, Jan 28, 7.00 – 9.00 &
Saturdays, Feb 2 & 9, 9.30 – 2.30
OR
Tuesday, Apr 8, 7.00 – 9.00 &
Saturdays, Apr 12 & 19, 9.30 – 2.30
Fine Hand Quilting I $30 + $12.50 kit
Jennifer Hill  
This class is designed for beginner hand quilters, and those with a bit of experience who wish to practice and improve their technique. As we all work on a small, wholecloth project, the emphasis will be on developing rhythm and even stitches.
difficulty level
Tuesdays, Feb 5 & 12, 7.00 – 9.00
Applique by Machine $35 + pattern & kit
Deb MacLeod  
Explore your sewing machine’s capabilities and open the door to the endless possibilities of satin stitch appliqué. This introductory project is suitable for beginners.
difficulty level
Saturday, Jan 19, 9.30 – 2.30
OR Saturday Mar 8, 9:30 - 2:30
Introduction to Machine Quilting $25 + kit,
book recommended
Deb MacLeod  
An introduction to some of the basic skills and techniques showcased in machine quilting. Participants will gain rhythm and confidence by stitching on small practice samples, before beginning a sampler wall hanging. Participants should have competent sewing machine skills, and be comfortable with the operation of their own machines.
difficulty level
Wednesday, Feb 13, 7:00 – 9:00
Introduction to Hand Embroidery $25
Kristyne Czepuryk  
Learn how a few basic stitches and variants can be used to create fancy embellishments or picture stitcheries.
difficulty level
Thursday, Feb 28, 7:00 – 9:00
Galaxy Sampler $55 + book
Terry Aspenlighter  
Once you have mastered basic piecing skills, you simply must try some stars! This class features progressive techniques to produce traditional blocks that set together into a spectacular sampler-styled quilt.
difficulty level
Mondays, Feb 4, 11 & 25, 6:30 – 9:30
Susan Branch Pinwheels $60
Kristyne Czepuryk  
Choose two colours, then as many fabrics as you desire of each. This design features a pieced border, and scalloped edging.
difficulty level
Sundays, Feb 24 & Mar 2, 9:30 – 3:30
Venetian Tiles $40 + pattern & tool
Bernadette Kent  
The unusual angles in this block become so easy when using a new tool called the X-Block. Totally different looks can be achieved using one pattern by varying the values and placement of the fabrics.
difficulty level
Friday, Mar 14, 9:30 – 2:30
Civil War Mystery Weekend $25
Bernadette Kent & Karen Van Loo  
Everyone loves a mystery, come join the fun in uncovering this vintage inspired quilt.
difficulty level
Friday, May 2, 6:30 - 9:30
& Saturday, Sunday May 3 - 4, 9:30 – 4:00
 
 
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