Showing posts with label technique class. Show all posts
Showing posts with label technique class. Show all posts

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Spring/May Classes!

May already! 
Have you been as busy as we have been?
We've been stitching and quilting and
having a great time with our class projects -
guess that's why the time has flown by.
Come check out our projects &
 join us for a fun class (or two) this May!

Our May classes:

Hexagology:  the study of hexagons -

from English Paper Piecing to Grandmother's Flower Garden
to pieced hexies!
the Good Wives & Company
Second Wednesdays
May 8, June 12th, & July 10th
1 to 3 p.m OR 5 to 7 p.m.

If you love hexies, are curious about them, or just aren't sure, this may be the group for you.  We'll cover all piecing methods: paper, hand, machine, stamped and more.  Pick a project or just try a new technique each month----we have lots of them!  You can start at "Hexie 101", work on your "Masters of Hexagology", or anywhere in between.
$10.00/session includes supplies to try new techniques.  (There are limited spaces available - call to reserve your space.)

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Hand Applique:
Our Flower Garden: a Hot Pad Quilt -
4 months,  3 Blocks each Month
Second Tuesdays,
May 14th, June 11th, & July 9th
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This month there is another Good Wives exclusive pattern & kit, and we will cover the next step of the Civil War Hot Pad method.
(Even if you were unable to make it to the first class, you are welcome to join in this month.  There are limited supplies and spaces available - call to reserve.)

No class fee with Kit purchase (3 blocks per kit - $19.50) and Pattern ($9.50).
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Hand Embroidery -
with coloring/tinting

Third Fridays -
May 17th, June 21st
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In this second class (of 3) we will cover the hand-embroidery stitches used in this Crabapple Hill pattern- How Does Your Garden Grow
$10.00 class fee each class.  Pattern ($12.00) required.
You are welcome to join this second in the series class if you were unable to make the April class.
 Call to reserve your space in this fun, hand-embroidery class.
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Beginning hand appliqué
Wednesday, May 22.   1-3pm. 
We've designed a cute pattern for beginning needle turn applique! You'll have a sweet little mug rug when you're done.   A quick little gift for yourself or to give to a friend. 
$12.50
Kit included in class price. 
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English Paper Piecing:
Lucy Boston - Patchwork of the Crosses
Tuesday, May 28th
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In this group we discuss all hand-piecing methods
 using English Paper Pieces.
We have great fabric kits available
and samples made using our
reproduction fabrics
each month.
You can join this group at any time!
If you'd like to join us to help keep on task
with this "heirloom" quilt project,
we usually meet the
last Tuesday of each month.
We stock all of the necessary supplies:
acrylic honeycomb templates - $6.00
Pre-cut papers - $3.50 per 100 package

No class fee with two Kit ($9.50 to $12.50) purchase.
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Spring Confetti -
a technique class
Wednesday, May 29th
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This great technique is based on Bonnie Hunter's Scrappy Trip Around the World.  
We'll show you how to strip-piece fabrics to make them magically turn into diagonal blocks and mini trips around the world.  
Kit $52.50, pattern $9.50
Class free with kit purchase.    
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If there is a class that interests you, please call ahead to reserve your seat, as class sizes are limited. 
Is there a class that you'd love to attend but can't make the listed date or time?  Let us know and we will try to schedule an additional class!

Hope to see you soon!

p.s. Don't forget our
Mother's Day sale
15% off entire store
(does not include clearance items)
today, Saturday May 4th through Saturday, May 11th -
Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Spring/April Classes!

Upcoming classes here at The Good Wives -
Hand Applique:
Our Flower Garden: a Hot Pad Quilt -
4 months,  
3 Blocks each Month
Tuesdays,
April 9th, May 14th, June 11th, & July 9th
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
CONFIDENT BEGINNER
or INTERMEDIATE quilter
This quilt is inspired by an 1850's
New York Album quilt,
AND we've combined that with the
Civil War Pot Holder method,
to create this wonderful Flower Garden pattern for applique.
The first month's class we'll focus on HAND applique methods
(different methods of applique will be covered - you choose your favorite),
and you will need kit #1 to get started.
Each month for the next three months we will offer the next kit and pattern!,
and there will be another step of the
Civil War Hot Pad method:  from applique, piecing, layering, QUILTING YOUR FINISHED BLOCKS, trimming and binding!
(These four floral block patterns and kits will be released the second Tuesday of each month ONLY for a total of 12 finished blocks for a quilt that finishes 43"x 57".)
Our kits are made using the
French General line of fabric
- faded reds and pinks - just GORGEOUS!
(Kits with this specific fabric line are subject to availability, so if you love this French General line as we do, SIGN UP IMMEDIATELY so we can plan accordingly.)
No class fee with Kit (3 blocks per kit - $29.50) and Pattern ($9.50) purchase
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 Beginners Log Cabin:
Red, White & Blue Log Cabin
Table Topper (52" square)
Saturday, April 13th
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This is a GREAT beginners class if you've been wanting to start quilting!
We'll cover: choosing fabrics, ruler use, rotary cutting, machine piecing, pressing, and squaring your finished blocks.  Bring your machine (or call ahead and reserve one of ours-first come-first serve) and you'll go home ready to take the quilting world by storm!
No class fee with Kit ($59.50) and Pattern ($9.50) purchase.
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 Sit and Stitch
group
Wednesday, April 17th
2 to 4 p.m.
OR
5 to 7 p.m.
Bring along your
hand-work
and join in the camaraderie!
Class fee: $5.00
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Hand Embroidery
with coloring/tinting
"How Does Your Garden Grow?"
Friday, April 19th
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE quilter
Using "How Does Your Garden Grow?", a Crabapple Hill pattern, this hand embroidery class will also cover the technique of coloring and tinting.  The first class will cover pattern transfer & coloring, so bring your box of Crayons (96 Crayola recommended).  Choose your stitching and lining fabrics that day (additional fee).  Second class will cover the embroidery stitches used in this project.  Third class will cover trimming the color-tinted pieces and piecing to finish your quilt top.
$10.00 class fee each class.  Pattern ($12.00) required.
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Technique Class:
Piecing - 
Spring Confetti
43" square
Wednesday, April 24th
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CONFIDENT BEGINNER
or INTERMEDIATE quilter
A great class for learning this quick piecing technique!  In no time you'll have a complete, scrappy top.  Bring your machine (or call ahead and reserve one of ours - first come, first serve).
No class fee with Kit ($52.50) and Pattern ($9.50) purchase.
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English Paper Piecing:
Lucy Boston - Patchwork of the Crosses 
Tuesday, April 30th
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This is the hand-stitching method using English Paper Pieces.
We have great fabric kits available each month
and samples made using our reproduction fabrics.
You can join this group at any time!
If you'd like to join us to help keep on task
with this "heirloom" quilt project,
we usually meet the
last Tuesday of each month.
We stock all of the necessary supplies:
acrylic honeycomb templates - $6.00
Pre-cut papers - $3.50 per package
(Specific fabric kits are available in limited quantities) 
 
No class fee with two Kit ($9.50 to $12.50) purchase.
 
All of the above projects and classes sure make it look like
Spring has arrived at Good Wives!
Give us a call if you'd like to join us
in welcoming Spring,
we'll get you onto the class list. 
And, as always, if you are an out of the area customer and you see a kit & pattern that you like, call us and we'll ship it right out!  (This includes the BOM: "Our Flower Garden - Hot Pad quilt" - shipped monthly as available.)

Happy Spring!
and Happy April to you!