CLASS SCHEDULE
Fireside Stitchers Tuesdays 10 am to 1 pm
Bring a hand project and join
Jane every Tuesday morning for coffee, pastries, and conversation. Whether it be English paper piecing, wool
appliqué, needlepunch, hand embroidery, hand quilting, binding, or even
knitting, Jane will share her experience and expertise with you to get you
through any trouble spots you may have, or get you started with something
new. Enjoy the camaraderie of this
group, and your project will be done in no time!
Open Sew Thursdays 10 am to 4 pm
We make sure our classroom is
available every Thursday for open sewing.
Come join in and whittle away at your current project while sharing in
the company of like-minded quilters!
It's amazing how much you can accomplish when you are away from your own
telephones, kitchens, laundry rooms, etc.
Plus, it's just plain fun!
Bigfork Bay Appliqué Club 2nd Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm
On January 9th,
Bigfork Bay will begin our new appliqué club.
This year's project will be from the book "Hop To It" by Edita
Sitar. Both hand and machine techniques
will be shared and discussed. Karri's
sample will be created with machine techniques, and Jane's project will be
done by hand. To begin the project,
purchase the shop kit, which includes the book and fabrics for all 12
blocks. At the end of the project you
will purchase border fabrics, however your border focus fabric will be included
for free! On the second Saturday of the
month come in for show and tell and for exact fabrics used. Work on your blocks with help from Karri and
Jane. In addition, each month we will
share an additional appliqué pattern with you!
There just may be a special little bonus for those who come each month
with their block completed!
Art Workshop 4th
Wednesdays 10 am to 3 pm
In this monthly workshop we will
explore new and exciting techniques!
Painting, dyeing, threadwork, fabric manipulation.....you name it! This is the perfect chance for you to try out
the newest techniques. Each month a kit and/or
supplies will be provided for a nominal fee.
JANUARY
Fireside Stitchers
January 5, 12, 19, 26 10 am to 1 pm
Instructor: Jane Anderson
Fee: FREE
See description above
Bigfork Bay Applique Club
January 9 10 am to 1 pm
Instructors:
Karri Schaper and Jane Anderson
Fee: FREE with purchase of kit
See description above
Snowflakes to Snowballs
Seasonal Tablerunner
January 13 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Becky Jacobson
Fee: $35 (includes pattern)
With the cold, crisp air
around, come spend the day inside with Becky, making this sparkling new
tablerunner! We will be exploring basic
piecing, fusible appliqué, and beginning Seminole piecing.
Unfurling
January 16 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Clara Clark
Fee: $30
Those of you that have been
following Clara's two-color quilt classes know that up to this point she has
focused on traditional designs. Well,
she breaks away from tradition for this
class based on the pattern by Wanda Nelson. Learn reverse appliqué by machine while
creating this fun design, which you can then embellish if you so desire!
Tree Whimsy
January 20 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Karri Schaper
Fee: $30
(includes pattern)
Come make this delightful 12"
X 20" appliqué project. Learn how to use
simple decorative stitches and fusible interfacing for both raw edge and turn
under edges using your open toe foot, to add charm and interest to any
project. Pattern is included in class
fee. There will be a kit available for
purchase with all the supplies you will need except thread for $15.
Introduction to Fusible
Web
January 23 10 am to 1 pm
Instructor: Karri
Fee: $5/$15
This techniques class will
cover everything you need to know about fusible web. What are the differences between brands and
how to trace, cut, and iron pattern pieces.
Yes, the technique is simple, but there are tricks to the technique that
will ensure success with your finished project.
This class is a prerequisite for all of our classes on Bigfork Bay
patterns. This is a new policy for
us. We have implemented this policy
because we are committed to your success, whether it be in creating a Toni
Whitney wildlife pattern, a beautiful Brenda Yirsa flower, or a whimsical
Debbie Hubbs' blackbird pattern. This
class will lay the necessary groundwork for any future fusible appliqué
pattern. The $5 class fee is for those
who enroll in another of our appliqué classes.
If you'd just like to come and learn the technique without committing to
another class, the fee will be $15.
Art Quilt Workshop
January 27 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Karri Schaper
Fee: $10 plus kit fee to be determined
See description above
Hidden Hearts Seasonal
Tablerunner
January 29 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Becky Jacobson
Fee: $35
(includes pattern)
Oh, the season of love is
upon us! Celebrate with this wonderful
tablerunner! You have plenty of time to
have it ready for Valentine's Day! In
this class you will learn the Drunkard's Path block without any appliqué!
FEBRUARY
Fireside Stitchers
February 2, 9, 16, 23 10 am to 1 pm
Instructor: Jane Anderson
Fee: FREE
See description above
Introduction to Fusible
Web
February 3 6 pm to 9 pm
Instructor: Karri Schaper
Fee: $5/$15
See description above
Garden Flowers
February 6 and 7 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Karri Schaper
Fee: $60
Prerequisite: Intro to Fusible Web Class
Bring a beautiful garden
flower into your life and shake off the winter blahs! Select one of Brenda Yirsa's patterns and
Karri will take you through the steps of fusing, piecing, and quilting your
masterpiece!
Bigfork Bay Applique Club
February 13 10 am to 1 pm
Instructors: Karri Schaper and Jane Anderson
Fee: FREE with purchase of kit
See description above
Butterfly Patch Silk
Ribbon
February 20 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Becky Jacobson
Fee: $30 plus $15 kit fee
Here is the silk ribbon
embroidery class you have been asking for!
This is a beginning class with a required kit. This class is limited in size, so please
register early!
Art Quilt Workshop
February 24 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Karri Schaper
Fee: $10 plus kit fee to be determined
See description above.
Lucky Seasonal Tablerunner
February 26 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Becky Jacobson
Fee: $35
(includes pattern)
What would March be without
the celebration of the wearin' of the green and the oh so "lucky"
shamrock? Learning how to curve your
blocks without sewing curves and a Leprechaun's pot full of scrappy
four-patches is how we do it!
One Block Wonder Encore I,
part 1
February 27 (part 2 is on March 6) 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Clara Clark
Fee: $60
One fabric + one shape + creative cutting and piecing equals one amazing, unique quilt! The design possibilities are endless as you create hexagon/kaleidoscope blocks. The great thing is that this quilt is pieced in rows, so although you are laying out the hexagons, the actual piecing is much simpler. Clara will also teach you the techniques involved with incorporating tumbling blocks into your quilt.
March
Fireside Stitchers
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10 am to 1 pm
Instructor: Jane Anderson
Fee: FREE
See description above
Introduction to Cotton
Theory
March 5 1 pm to 4 pm
Instructor: Mo Harrah
Fee: $50 (includes pattern, kit, and Cotton Theory supplies)
This class is your stepping
stone to all other Cotton Theory classes.
We have made some changes to our original format for this class. We will offer the Courthouse Combo-style
candle mat. This will incorporate a few
more seams to get you comfortable with this technique. Included in the class fee will be the
Courthouse Combo pattern, which you can later use to create a larger
tablerunner or quilt. You will also
receive a precut fabric kit. This is
especially important because cutting techniques are different for Cotton
Theory. These techniques will be
discussed, but you won't lose valuable class time cutting.
One Block Wonder Encore
I Part 2
March 6 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Clara Clark
Fee: $60
See description above
BQ
March 10 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Becky Jacobson
Fee: $30
You have to get past the
cover of this pattern! Let yourself
imagine how beautiful this could be! Seriously, this is a simple pattern that makes
up beautiful! Pick some great new fabrics, shake off the end-of-winter blues,
and come play for the day.
Quilter's Palette Tote
March 12 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Sandi Buttel
Fee: $35
(patterns and foundations included)
This is your lucky day! Have fun making a tote bag using foundation
piecing. Use a dark fabric for the base
and make your spikes bright and colorful, or perhaps black & whites, or
Daiwabos. Sandi will guide you, step by
step, through the basics of foundation piecing.
As an option, you can set in a zipper using an easy method. This free pattern, downloadable from
RJRfabrics.com, will be provided, as
well as your foundation patterns.
BBCC Applique Club
March 13 10 am to 1 pm
Instructors: Karri Schaper and Jane Anderson
Fee: FREE
See description above
Cotton Theory Tote
March 19 5 pm to 9 pm and
March 20 9 am to 4 pm
Instructor: Mo Harrah
Fee: $65
Prerequisite: Introduction to Cotton Theory
Come and join Mo for a class
on this new Cotton Theory Tote. This
roomy tote is taken from the new pattern "Courthouse Combo". The tote pattern is not published and is only
in the hands of Betty's Certified Instructors.
We have incorporated Texture Magic (a fun new product available at
Bigfork Bay Cotton Company) into the centers of this bag. Stop in and see this beautiful sample made
from Moda batiks. This class meets for
two sessions. Friday evening will be
devoted to cutting, and perhaps a bit of quilting. On Saturday you will be quilting the
components and assembling your bag. You
MUST have taken our Introduction to Cotton Theory Class prior to attending this
class.
Proud Mary
March 17 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Lynn Stalowy
Fee: $30
Quilt is designed,
instructions written, fabrics selected.....but this one won't be put together
until after the holidays.... I will be making mine out of Daiwabos, but, of course, you may choose whatever type of fabrics you like and join us! With only twelve blocks to make, you will
have this one done in no time!
Art Quilt Workshop
March 24 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Karri Schaper
Fee: $10 plus kit to be determined
Vive Le Fleur Seasonal
Tablerunner
March 26 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Becky Jacobson
Fee: $35
(includes pattern)
Springtime in Paris with
beautiful architecture and gardens is now depicted in a simple-to-make
tablerunner. We will be using a new
technique for the Drunkard's Patch block, as well as some 20th
century Broderie Perse appliqué.
Faux Woven Scarf
March 27 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Becky Jacobson
Fee: $30
Add a beautiful accessory to
your wardrobe with this simple-to-make fiber art scarf. Becky will teach you how to use various
decorative fibers, thread, and water soluble stabilizer to create a masterpiece
you will be proud to wear.
Becky's Finish-It-Up Day
March 31 10 am to ?
Instructor: Becky Jacobson
Fee: FREE
Here's the deal: IF you have taken any of Becky's class THIS
quarter, bring those unfinished projects on this day and she will help move
them towards completion. This class
applies ONLY to classes Becky has taught this quarter.
