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Tangled Threads Stitchery Club
May 7, June 4, July 2 and August 6
6:30-9:00
$15
Kim
Webb
Come join Kim Webb the FIRST Wednesday of every month in the
"Tangled Threads Stitchery Club". We will be focusing on techniques with
a small project each month designed to make learning fun.
You'll learn some new stitches and perfect the old ones in these progressive,
fun, fact filled meetings. Get tips on supplies and materials, beading, substituting
floss colors, and other topics to make embroidery easier and more fun than ever.
Once each quarter we will have a workshop for you to learn how to finish up your
stitchery projects.
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MODA U
May 15, July 10, Sept. 18, Nov. 13
10-12 p.m. OR 6-8 p.m.
$25 (membership for 2008)
Debbi Trevino
Start off your year of Moda U right here at Village Quiltworks! Every other
month we will be meeting and learning fun ideas to ignite our creativity. Moda
U "professors" will be giving a lecture/demos at each gathering. Attendees will
receive a student body I.D. card, free patterns and project sheets, and special surprises! A special bonus is our Moda Designers Block of the Month Mystery Quilt -
just for Moda U participants! Space is limited so sign up early.
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Quilt Workshop (3 class sessions)
Wednesdays
May 14, 21, 28
July 9, 16, 23,
August 13, 20, 27
10-1 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. $20
Ann Jenson
Do you have projects to finish? Need help with a certain step
in your quilt project? Want to start something new? Well Ann
is here to give you the help and motivation that you need. Less
than $10.00 per class! Come and enjoy some quilting time.
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Potluck n' Purses
Friday May 2 5-9 p.m.
Saturday May 31 10-3 p.m.
$10
Nancy Stansbury
Learn to make this amazing interchangeable purse. Yes, the hardware allows you to change your bag at a whim!
Maybe you want a funky, fun bag for a night out with the girls, but then you can change it easily into an elegant satin bag just like that. We
will enjoy a potluck dinner (bring a favorite dish to share) and make TWO bags in one night! Space is limited.
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Beginning Quilting
Wednesdays June 11, 18, 25 and July 1 (evening session), July 2 (day session
(4 Sessions) 10-1 p.m. or 6-9 p.m.
$55
Debbi Trevino
Learn quilting techniques from the beginning basics: rotary cutting, piecing, and borders and more!.
Class members will construct a small wall hanging/baby quilt sampler with 25 blocks.
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Q.Q.Q. – Quandaries of Quarter Quilters!
2nd Tuesdays – May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12
10-1 or 6-9 p.m. $25 (annual fee)
Jean Kimberling
STASH LOVERS: Ever wonder what could be designed from 15 yards of stash fabrics? Join this 6-12 month self-paced
group and complete eight (That's right "8" plus) quilts in various sizes. Attend one of the informational meetings for
all the details (including registration). In addition to the class fee, Jean will specify what scraps you will need
for your educational adventure!
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Amish Blue
Saturday – May 10
10-2p.m.
$10
Jean Kimberling
This Amish inspired two block quilt is illuminated by the colors, but you may choose to do it another way.
Join Jean as she teaches you useful tips and tricks in constructing this lovely top.
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It's a Summer Mystery!???
Friday – June 20 (first day of summer0
5-10 p.m. $15
Debbi Trevino
Oh you won't be disappointed in this one!!! A clever and beautiful quilt will emerge as Debbi
gives you the clues through the night for this lap quilt. Choose country colors, bright summer colors or
even red, white and blues! This will be fun!
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Color Theory
Thursday – July 24
6:30-8:30p.m.
$15
Make your quilt projects come alive!
Colette Herrin
You have your favorite colors and you want to make a quilt or a garment.
So, off to the fabric store you go and you very carefully pick out your colors only to find that
your project just doesn't pop and spring to life or perhaps it does and you don't know why.
Colette will give you tips and pointers about color that will help you in your fabric journey
no matter where you are. We talk about color, tone, tint, value. Learn about complimentary, triadic,
split complementary, etc. color schemes. This is a lecture only class packed full of information - don't miss it!
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Marigolds and Mint
Saturday – June 21
10-4p.m. $20
Jean Jimmerling
My, oh my what a dynamic quilt! This very fast, and very easy quilt top has no bias seams (no triangles - yippie) but
just straight seams. You may choose to follow the yellow and green theme or maybe your
quilt will have a different color theme..... You won't be disappointed with the outcome.
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Amy Butler Gumdrop Pillow
Saturday – July 12
10-2 p.m.
$15
Colette Herrin
This seems to be the rage and Amy Butler has outdone herself AGAIN!!!! This time she came up with
a relly fun, easy, quick pattern to put her lovely fabrics to GREAT use. These pillows ae so EASY
to make, you will want to make more than one in any size you choose. Come and join Colette and let her show you how.
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Buggy Witches
Saturday – August 2
10-4 p.m. $10
Jean Kimmerling
How much fun is this? In the traditional Buggy Barn manner, we will be making these fun, whimsical and
dimensional witches using the stack and slash method made famous by the Buggy Barn gals. Kits available.
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Beginning Free Motion Quilting
Monday– May 12
1-3 p.m.
$35
Colette Herrin
Colette has been teaching free motion quilting for many years and can provide
you with some tips and tricks to make you very successful in a very short time. This
technique is taught in a progressive, step by step approach that is easy to do. Don't be
intimidated by "free motion" any longer. Come and join in on the fun - you will leave confident enough
to try some free motion on your own.
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Beyond Free Motion Machine Quilting
Monday– June 16
1-3 p.m.
$35
Colette Herrin
Well, you made it through Beginning Free Motion and now you want more. Let's move past the basics and
learn how to do more complex designs. Join Colette as she takes you on ths fun journey and
you will be on your way to machine quilting your quilts in no time.
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Diva Essential Bag
Saturday– June 21
10-4 p.m. $20
Colette Herrin
Have you seen these bags? They are awesome. They have so many pockets for
great organization and you can carry the bag as a backpack if you need to.
They are fun and easy to make. This class has been such a hit that we are going
to offer it again - don't miss out - sign up today to ensure your spot.
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Snow Laden Trees
Saturday– July 26
10-4 p.m. $10
Jean Kimberling
IJean has taken this traditional tree block and put a winter twist on it. You will enjoy her technique of making these
blocks and soon you will have a quilt ready to adorn your winter walls
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O Christmas Tree
Monday– July 14 & 28
Optional Workday - Saturday August 1
10-1 or 6-9 p.m. $25 (3 session class)
Debbi Trevino
We are kicking off our Christmas in July event...join us for this fun, and fairly easy pieced and
appliqued holiday quilt. Starter kits are available or you can use the fabrics in your holiday stash!
What a beautiful holiday display.
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Christmas Pickle
Tuesday– July 15 and 25
Optional Workday - Saturday August 1
6-9 p.m. $15
Debbi Trevino
For all of you that love the look of the New York Beauty blocks, you will love this one as well.
Paper piecing the arc blocks, and mixing it with traditional piecing, and voila, you have a stunning
lap or wall hanging quilt. Come learn some short cuts in paper piecing and let Debbi set you on your
way to finishing this fun quilt.
"The tradition of the blown glass Christmas pickle ornament began many years ago in Laschau, Germany. The
lucky child who finds the pickle ornament on the tree on Christmas morning receives an extra gift from St. Nicholas.
If the family cannot afford the extra gift, the pickle finder is rewarded by being the first to open their presents.
Production of this blown glass ornament began in the 1890's and is a fun tradition even today!"
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Beginning Hand Quilting
Tuesday – May 20
10-1 p.m.
$25
Colette Herrin
Remember when a quilt wasn't a quilt unless it was hand quilted? You were always going to get around
to learning that - remember? You have wonderful memories of your grandmother or your aunt or your mom
hand quilting around the big frame? Your opportunity is not lost to learn this wonderful, relaxing technique.
Come and join Colette as she takes you through the steps of learning to hand quilt. You will also learn how to
choose designs for your quilt and how to make your own stencils of any quilting design you like.
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