All classes are held at Quakertown Quilts in Friendswood,
Texas. We do not cancel any classes regardless of number of students that
sign up. Therefore, our class fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Your spot is guaranteed upon payment of class fee. Class supplies may
be purchased at time of registration or during class times with a 15%
discount. We do appreciate the opportunity to supply any materials you
may need for your classes.
Half-Price
Class Sign-Up Day:
Saturday, April 24, 2010
All Day 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Beginning
Classes
Basic sewing skills are required.
Beginning quilter should have
knowledge of rotary cutting and basic hand and machine sewing.
Yellow Brick Road
An easy, breezy quilt
for beginners with several size options. Also, a quick weekend quilt
for any level quilter. Connie Brose, $60.00
#1 Mondays, May 3, 11:00-2:00 and May 17, 10:00-1:00
Let's Get Started
This class is for
everyone who is just getting started in quilting. Part lecture/demo,
part hands-on, we will provide the tools and fabrics for this class.
You will learn to rotary cut, strip piece, and how to achieve the
perfect ¼” seam allowance. Ramona Williams.
$30.00.
#3 Wednesday, May 5,
6-8 p.m.
#9 Thursday, June 3,
10 a.m.-12 noon
#20 Thursday, July 1,
10 a.m.-12 noon
Super Simple 2nd Saturday
A
perfect class for beginners or anyone who just wants to sit and sew.
From my first cut to your last stitch, you will go home with a quilt
top at the end of the day. Pre-cut kits will be available for an
additional fee (must be ordered in advance). Ramona Williams,
$60.00
#5 Saturday, May 15,
9:30-3:30 p.m.
#22 Saturday, July
10, 9:30-3:30 p.m.
The "Sierra" Bag
This cute purse goes together fast and easy!! Makes the perfect gift for
a daughter or granddaughter!! Mary Hoffpauir, $30.00
#6 Thursday, May 20, 6:00-9:00
Charm Party Tote Bag
Come out and make a
“charming” tote using 5” squares and 1 yard of coordinating fabric; you
will go home with a completed bag. Mary Hoffpauir, $60.00
#8 Saturday, May 29, 9:30-3:30
#16 Saturday, June
19, 9:30-3:30
Beginner Hand Appliqué
Basics of hand appliqué using freezer paper. Learn to make stems and
choose from a variety of flowers to fill your bowl. Cinda
Thompson, $40.00
#11 – Tuesdays, June 8 & 22, 10:00-12:00
Build a
Quilt Weekend Camp
Get
ready for 2 days of sew fun. Everybody using the same block units but
everybody’s quilt will be totally different. 1st day we will
build the block and the second day we will build the quilt. Limited
to 10 students. Ramona Williams, $95.00
#13
Saturday & Sunday, June 12 & 13, 10:00-3:30
Basic Binding
This hands-on class gives you the
techniques and tips for basic binding. Ramona
Williams. $25.00.
#17
Wednesday, June 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
#21
Wednesday, July 8, 10:00-12:00 noon
Beginning Hand Quilting
Learn the little things that make
hand quilting fun and easy. You will also learn how to lap quilt a
full-size quilt. Tips and techniques will be shared. Laurel
Akim, $30.00
#18 Thursday, June 24,
10:00-12:30 p.m.
Super Easy Pillowcase
“Special” for 10 year olds and up. Make a standard size pillowcase for
home or sleepovers. Child needs to be familiar with the sewing machine
and wants to sew! Kathy Swetland, $20.00
#23 – Monday, July 19, 10:00-12:00 noon
Sew and Tell
Let’s have coffee (coke)
and conversation. Bring in your show-and-tells from the classestaken
with Ramona. If you have problems finishing a project, bring them in
and we will talk about them. This will be an afternoon to have the
teacher (Ramona) discuss and help with any of the unfinished class
projects you have started with her. Ramona Williams, $10.00
This class is not
available for 1/2 Price Sign-Up.
#27 Saturday, Saturday,
August 7,
11:00-3:00
Advanced Beginner Classes
Advanced beginning quilter should
have finished a beginning quilting class.
Cottage Romance
A
non-mystery mystery quilt (75 ½” x 92 ½”). Bobbi Anastasio, $60.00
#2 Tuesdays, May 4 & 25, 10:00-1:00
One-Block Wonders
Create a kaleidoscopic quilt using hexagons. Create the hexagons,
design with them and finish the quilt top. Learn how the quilt is
designed, what to look for, and what to avoid. Carolyn Baxter,
$60.00
#4 Thursdays, May 13 & 20, 10:00-1:00
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Jacket)
Start with a
sweatshirt. Add simple units and you will have a fun, fabulous new
jacket just the right weight for year-round wear. A Sally Shimek
Design. Sally McCulley, $50.00
#7 Thursdays, May 27 & June 10, 10:00 - 12:30
Beginning Machine Quilting
Machine quilting can be quicker than
hand quilting and still beautiful. Battings, marking, and basting
as well as straight line, in the ditch, and grid work are taught. Ramona
Williams. $50.00.
#10 Saturday, June 5, 11:00-4:00
Invisible Machine Appliqué
Get
ready to appliqué the easy way with invisible machine appliqué. You may
finish a square to make a pillow, place on a table runner, or use as a
quilt block. Kathy Swetland, $30.00
#15 Thursday, June 17, 9:30-12:30
Disappearing 9-Patch
It
is a simple variation on the traditional nine-patch block. It is very
easy to make, and looks impressive when finished. Ramona Williams,
$60.00
#24 Thursday, July 29 10:00-4:00
Shaded 9-Patch Quilt
This is a very simple block. Similar to a Log Cabin, it is half dark
and half light. This block has a lot of design possibilities. Great
block to use for a single block quilt. Ramona Williams, $60.00
#25 Saturday, July 31, 9:30-3:30
Let's Get Stripping
This quilt is made using the “Quilt-as-you-go” method. It is a simple
quilt that incorporates the use of novelty fabrics and other
coordinating fabrics. Seven strips of fabric make up this quilt. When
piecing is completed, so is your quilting. Pattern provided.
Leonor Escamilla, $40.00
#26 Monday, August 2, 10:30-2:30
Intermediate-Experienced Classes
Intermediate quilter is able to
do more complicated construction. Experienced quilter is
accomplished in most quilting or appliqué techniques.
Ultimate Borders
Another fantastic quilt made of nothing but borders.
Each class will feature different border choices; you will choose the
border you prefer, making each student's quilt unique. This 4-part class is for the intermediate
quilter. Winnie Fleming, $80.00
#12 Thursdays, June 10, 24, July 8, & 29 6:00-8:00
Ultimate Borders Show-and-Tell Night, August 12, 7:00
Rising Sun
The
Kansas City Star first called this block the Christmas Star in 1931.
Winnie has revised the block and simplified it with strip piecing
instructions (NO templates!!). Create stunning star blocks that radiate
with any fabrics. Winnie Fleming, $60.00
