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Long Arm Quilting Class:
Boot Camp 1 (for beginner quilters) Instruction - Staff Start and finish a 60" x 72" quilt in 3 short days! You'll learn the basics of quilting, piece your quilt top, add borders properly and load your quilt on to one of our long arm machines to machine quilt! We'll even cover binding application and have some fun along the way. So take a three-day break from work and walk off with a completed quilt! Note: This class is required before taking any of the other classes in the Boot Camp series. |
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(3) Thurs 9/19, 9/26 & 10/03/19
10am - 4pm daily $75 (bring a lunch) Level 1
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Long Arm Quilting Class:
Boot Camp 2 Instruction - Staff For those who have completed Boot Camp 1, we have a new quilt for you to complete in 3 days! You'll enhance your long arm skills to include a simple shape after doing more precise piecing and cutting. We'll show you an easy way to attach your binding! Optional Pantograph training on the long arm for those interested. |
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(3) Thurs 10/10, 10/17 & 10/24/19
10am - 4pm daily $75 Level 2
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Long Arm Quilting Class:
Boot Camp 4 Instruction - Staff We will be making a strip-pieced trip around the world quilt (no funny business with bias!), but we really want to make sure you get your points right! Then we’re off to the longarm room where you will use a stencil to mark a border design to follow. This technique will test your machine control, so it won’t be super easy. Pre-Cutting with the AccuQuilt Go!Big Electric make this quilt super easy and quick to piece. |
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(4) Tues 10/01, 10/08, 10/22 & 10/29/19
10am - 4pm daily $90 Level 3 |
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Long Arm Quilting Class:
Boot Camp 5 (Queens only) Instruction - Staff It's time to go big! In true Boot Camp style you'll be using only 3 fabrics (light, medium and dark). The quilt makes up Queen size and is on point. Just enough of a challenge to keep your interest, but in the larger size for a true bed-quilt. You choose stipple or free-motion edge-to-edge quilt method at the long-arm machine. |
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(3) Thurs 10/31, 11/07 & 11/21
10am - 4pm daily $90 Level 3 |
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American Sewing Guild
Festival of Fall Sewing Event Instruction - Jackie Lynn's Staff On Saturday, October 5, the Rochester Chapter of ASG will be hosting their annual educational event, the “Festival of Fall”, at our store from 10 am-3 pm. We are excited to offer two projects at this event. Attendees will create a fall door hanging and a crazy quilt. Three design choices for the door hanging include back to school, Halloween or Thanksgiving. All three patterns will be provided. Those attending will work on one of the design choices that day. Instructions for the crazy quilt will be provided ahead of time, so participants will know what to prepare before class. Templates and measurements will be provided at class and participants will be responsible to sessions. The door hanging and the crazy quilt will be taught during both the morning and afternoon sessions. The $20 fee for members includes all of the door hanging patterns, the crazy quilt instructions, class instruction and lunch from Classy Cookie. Non-members are welcome to attend! Fee for non-members is $45. Space is limited, so please be sure to register by Monday, September 23, 2019 using the Registration form. Members and non-members must register directly with the ASG using the form provided. |
Print and fill out form and mail with check to the address at the bottom of the form. Registrations will not be accepted at our store, you must sign up through the American Sewing Guild. Thank you!
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Block of the Month Club
Instruction - Staff Join Diane and go modern!! The 2019 Club is based on the quilt pattern “Over Hear” from the new Block Party book published fall 2018. Traditional block piecing combines with a Modern Quilt look to keep you into new quilting trends. Classes begin in February and run through November. You can join anytime; we’ll get you caught up! Book is not included in the class fee. |
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Remaining Dates:
Sat 09/21/19 Sat 10/19/19 Sat 11/16/19 1pm—3:30pm The cost for the year is $125.00 (10 classes + party in December). If you choose to pay for the entire year by January 31, 2019, the annual fee is reduced to $110.00 and you will receive a 20% discount off your regular priced fabric purchases on the day of the club meetings. |
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Block Detective
Instruction - Debbie Thomas, Certified Studio 180 Design Instructor In this workshop you will bring in a pattern(s) from a magazine, book, etc. and you will determine if it an be "Tuckerized", and which Tucker Tools you would use to construct the project. We will have a fun time!!! |
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(1) Sat 11/23/19
11am-2pm Level 2 Class Fee: $15 |
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Color Theory
Instruction - John Kubiniec Do you struggle to pick the right combination of fabrics for a project? Learn to use the Color Wheel to make your quilts fabulous! John will share his wonderful color combinations in his quilts. Give your quilts and projects that little something extra. Just bring some fabric from your stash! Lecture only. |
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(1) Tues 10/29/19
10:30am-1pm or 5:30-8pm Class Fee: $10 Level 1 |
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Crown Jewels
Instruction - Debbie Thomas, Certified Studio 180 Design Instructor This difficult looking pattern is a cinch using the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool and construction process. The units are strip pieced and assembled with no “Y” seams. Pieced units are trimmed for high precision so matching seams and keeping points becomes a snap! A fast and easy project with the right tool! Project size: 38” x 38” |
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(1) Wed 10/16/19
10am-3pm Class Fee: $30 Level 1 |
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Doves of Hope
Instruction - Debbie Thomas, Certified Studio 180 Design Instructor Doves of Hope project is a twist on a traditional block titled Dove in the Window. In this version there is a small dove block nestled inside a large dove block to create a quarter section for each 19½” block. Add sashing and cornerstones to those quarter sections and you have a great, interesting block. Put it on point, and that Dove really soars! Three project sizes: 68”x 68”, 68”x 100” or 100”x 100” |
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(2) Sat 10/12/19 & 11/09/19
10am-3pm Class Fee: $40 Level 2 |
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Drunkard's Path - Mastering the Curve
Instruction - John Kubiniec Take your curved piecing to the next level! Conquer your fear of curves while you create a wonderful table runner or table topper. No need to invest in templates, John will have some you can use in the class and if you get addicted you can buy a set for yourself. |
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(1) Sat 11/16/19
10:30am-3:30pm Class Fee: $30 |
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Flight Path
Instruction - Debbie Thomas, Certified Studio 180 Design Instructor Your next modern quilt project will be taking quite the upward trajectory and you'll be flying high with our Flight Path project! Two sizes of V Blocks and Flying Geese create a dynamic design with lots of open space for some amazing quilting. This quilt is easy to construct with the V Block and Wing Clipper 1 tools. Project sizes: Twin, Table Runner |
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(1) Sat 12/14/19
10am-3pm Class Fee: $30 Level 2 |
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Giant Pinwheel
Instruction - Staff Make this simple jelly roll quilt featuring huge 25” blocks. You’ll be done before you know it! Pieced border uses leftovers from the block construction so no wasted fabric. Lots of fun to make. |
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(2) Thurs 11/14/19 & 11/21/19
5:30pm - 8pm Class fee: $40 |
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Hunter's Star Pointed Runner
Instruction - Debbie Thomas, Certified Studio 180 Design Instructor The project uses just 3 fabrics and can be made in a single sewing session - couple of hours if you’re fast. Suggested size is for 6” blocks, but it could also work with the 5” or 7” block options. Projects size: 20” x 58” |
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(1) Wed 11/13/19
10am-3pm Class Fee: $30 Level 2 |
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Intro to Ruler Work
Instruction - John Kubiniec Learn to use rulers to machine quilt! Topics to be covered will be machine set-up, installation of ruler foot, thread tension and proper use of rulers. You need to have a ruler foot for your sewing machine and the Westalee Design Sampler Set plus the 12” Arc Ruler. Free-motion quilting knowledge recommended. |
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(1) Sat 9/28/19 or (1) Thurs 11/07/19
10:30am-3:30pm Class Fee: $40 |
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Machine Quilting Basics
Instruction - Staff This class will show you how to use your walking and free motion foot so you can quilt your quilts! We’ll practice in the ditch quilting and free motion quilting on fabric sandwiches. |
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(1) Thurs 10/24/19 5:30pm - 8pm
5pm - 8pm Class Fee: $45* *Free if sewing machine was purchased from our store! |
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Mini Curve Ruler Basic Runner
Instruction - Staff Learn to use the Mini Curve ruler starting with the basic runner pattern that came with either size ruler. Get tips and tricks for piecing with the ruler plus project ideas! |
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(1) Sat 11/02/19
10am - 3pm Class Fee: $40 |
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One Block Wonder
Instruction - Staff Create a kaleidoscope style quilt using hexagons made from a single piece of fabric! The individual hexagons are then pieced back together for a stunning quilt. |
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CLASS IS FULL - New dates coming soon!
(4) Thurs 9/19/19, 9/26/19, 10/10/19 & 10/17/19 5:30pm - 7:30pm Class Fee: $60 |
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Quilt Club 2019
Instruction - Jackie Lynn's Staff This year long program encompasses basic quilting techniques while getting together with others who share a love of quilting in a fun, relaxed setting. Happy News! The 2019 Club will still be working from the Farm Girl Vintage book! We’ve extended the class time one half hour (to 10:00 am – 12:30 pm) so you will have plenty of time to get a good start on your blocks, or maybe even finish them in class. Classes begin in February and run through November. You can join anytime; we’ll get you caught up! Book is not included in the class fee. |
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Remaining Dates:
Sat 09/21/19 Sat 10/19/19 Sat 11/16/19 10am - 12:30 pm The cost for the year is $125.00 (10 classes + party in December). If you choose to pay for the entire year by January 31, 2019, the annual fee is reduced to $110.00 and you will receive a 20% discount off your regular priced fabric purchases on the day of the club meetings. |
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Ripples
Instruction - Debbie Thomas, Certified Studio 180 Design Instructor The circular design of this quilt makes me think of a reflecting pool, with the surface of the water rippling in the breeze. The cool blues and purples provide a feeling of serenity. The intricate design is made easier with straight seams and an on point setting. It is suggested that you have good intermediate skills to be successful with this pattern. Project size: 64" x 64" |
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(2) Sat 9/21/19 & 10/19/19
10am-3pm Class Fee: $45 Level 3 |
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Ruler Work Club
Instruction - John Kubiniec Using rulers you will learn to create designs and make them fit with your quilting projects. Each month in this club you will receive a free pattern that includes piecing and ruler work quilting instructions for a small project. The quilting can be done with the basic Westalee Design Sampler Set plus John will demonstrate a new ruler each month. Bring in a project for the “how do I quilt it portion” of the club. |
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$10 each session (includes free pattern & instructions) or
$40 for the Fall (5 sessions - 5 Free patterns!) (1) Tuesday per month 10:30am-12:30pm or 6pm-8pm Sept: 9/10/19 Oct: 10/08/19 Nov: 11/19/19 Dec: 12/10/19 Jan: 1/14/20 |
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Ruler Work Open Sew
Instruction - John Kubiniec Are you looking for some time to work on a project with some guidance? Want to just practice and improve your ruler work skills? Bring your projects, your rulers and your questions. John will be there to give you advice and guidance for your ruler work. |
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Ruler Work Club members save $5/class!
(1) Tues 10/01/19 $20 10am-1pm or 5pm-8pm or (1) Tues 12/03/19 $20 10am-1pm or 5pm-8pm |
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Scan and Cut Applique
Instruction - Staff Using the Scanning mat, we’ll scan in a pattern to create our own simple design and then cut it out of fabric to make a cute appliquéd wall hanging or placemat! |
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(1) Thurs 10/03/19 5:30pm-7pm
(1) Sat 11/23/19 10am - 2pm $45* (Free if your machine was purchased from our store!) Level 1 |
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Signs of Autumn
Instruction - Debbie Thomas, Certified Studio 180 Design Instructor This duo, wall quilt and table runner, are certain to enhance the look of your fall decor. Both projects include a favorite Leaf Block and Flying Geese strips to create their overall design, and both are perfect scrap projects. Wing Clipper 1, Corner Beam, and Square Squared tools ensure perfect units for easy quilt construction and so all you need to do is add those beautiful fabrics. Project sizes : 43” x 43” or 19½” x 41” |
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(1) Wed 9/25/19
10am-3pm Class Fee: $30 Level 2 |
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Studio 180 Finishing Class
Instruction - Debbie Thomas, Certified Studio 180 Design Instructor Come in and get any help you might need to complete those UFO projects! I'll be here to provide any assistance you might need. You can always just come join me for a day of sewing! |
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(1) Wed 11/20/19
10am - 3pm Class Fee - $20 Level 2 |
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Tea with Annette
Instruction - Staff Join Annette D each month for a new monthly wall hanging project! She will provide a quick demo on assembly as you enjoy some tea! Registration is required to guarantee a copy of the pattern of the month and tea. |
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(1) Tues 9/10/19 10:30am - 11:30am
(1) Tues 10/01/19 10:30am - 11:30am (1) Tues 11/05/19 10:30am - 11:30am (1) Tues 12/03/19 10:30am - 11:30am Class fee: $5 includes pattern and tea! |
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Weave Your Own Web
Instruction - John Kubiniec The traditional spider web block can create some wonderful complex looking designs. Learn tips and tricks for making all those points easily meet up in the center. We’ll be using the Creative Grids Kaleidoscope Ruler. |
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(1) Tues 9/24/19
10:30am-3:30pm or (2) Thurs 10/10/19 & 10/17/19 5:30pm-8pm Class Fee - $40 |
