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 Beginning Cotton Theory
Instructor: Mo Harrah
Class Fee: $75.00 - includes book, complete fabric kit for table mat, and seam guide One Session Class: January 10, 11 am to 4 pm
Cotton Theory quilting is a new and different way to construct your quilt. It's backward!
Unlike traditional quilts, which are pieced together, layered with batting and then quilted, Cotton Theory projects are quilted first, one segment at a time, and then assembled using Betty Cotton's fold-and-finish procedures ..more information
 Cotton Theory Club
Cotton Theory Club January 2012 to June 2012 - The second Saturday of each month (see specific dates below)
Instructor: Mo Harrah
Monthly Cotton Theory Club with Mo Harrah. This is where you will learn MORE of the detailed finishes Betty Cotton has developed. You know your One Way Streets and your Highways........but there are Merging Lanes, Freeways, Turnpikes, Sidewalks, and Reversible Binding.....and more. Betty has new seam finishes that add interest and customization to your Cotton Theory projects.................and they are just waiting to become part of your Cotton Theory world. Anyone who has taken a Cotton Theory Class can join the club!.... more information... Practical Patchwork for Beginners
Instructor: Paige Chick Three Session Class: Tuesdays, Feb. 7 & 28, March 20, 4:30 pm to 7;30 pm You will learn to practice essential quilting skills as you make this playful pattern. Simple patchwork and lots of helpful tips will make putting this generously sized lap quilt together lots of fun. In three sessions the class will cover rotary cutting, chain piecing, quilting designs and finishing touches. Students should be familiar with basic sewing skills, but need not know anything about quilting. more.....
Bear Paw Sampler
Instructor: Maggie Ball One Session Class: Thursday, Jan. 26, 10:30 to 4:30 pm
You will learn to piece a variety of new blocks derived from the traditional Bear Paw pattern, all featured in my book, Traditional Quilts with a Twist. Pick out your favorites to make this attractive large lap 6-block Bear Paw quilt. Intermediate skill level. more.....
What If...? Quilt Workshop
Instructors: Cindy Jandt and Rhonda Quayle Five Session Class: The first Saturday of each month, February through June, 10:30 to 1:30
Join Cindy and Rhonda as they twist up one of Kaffe Fassetts' designs, by exploring change via fabric selection, color pallet, block substitution and more! Cindy and Rhonda will help coach you through this exciting process as well as instruct you in various piecing technics. The best thing about this teaching duo is that Cindy will keep us on task and Rhonda will try to steer us off course. Warning there will be muffins!!! Students must have rotary cutting experience and have completed at least one quilt. more....
 Bargello Quilt
Instructor: Maggie Ball
One Session Class:Friday, Feb. 10, 10:30 to 4:30 pm
The Bargello 16-piece block, as featured inMaggie's book Bargello Quilts with a Twist, provides enormous potential for creating original designs. If you've felt intimidated by the bargello technique of sewing numerous strips together, never fear. To make this easily constructed strip-pieced block, you only need to sew four strips at a time. You will be amazed and delighted by the many possibilities for designing more....
Brindle Basket Place Mats Class
Instructor: Mo Harrah
February 19 & March 4, 10:30 am to 4 pm
You will love these Cotton Theory constructed placemats. Mo has added machine embroidery to hers (there will be a limited number class kits available with the embroidery already done) - you can add your own machine embroidery or applique design to yours. Use the four place mats individually or group them to make a table topper. Cotton Theory experience required. more....
Random Starz Quilt
Instructor: Mo Harrah Two Session Class: Friday & Saturday, February 24 & 25, 2012, 10:30 am to 4 pm
So many of you have admired this beautiful quilt in the shop and have asked for a class. Here you go.....Mo will help you assemble your version of this quilt. You will be amazed at the simple and clever construction technique......no Y-Seams for these beautiful stars. The quilt we have in the shop is made from Daiwabo Taupes, but you can use anything from florals to batiks. You might even want to try out some of the new ombres we have in the shop. Skill level intermediate. more....
 The Chong Way to Applique - Stress Free Needleturn Applique
Instructor: Nancy Lee Chong
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 10:30 am to 5 pm
This is the one type of appliqué that will open up a whole new world of quiltmaking for you. In this class you will learn all of the ins and outs of the least time-consuming method of appliqué. No freezer paper, cardboard, basting or interfacing; only you, the fabric, and your needle and thread. What could be more basic, and what could be more fun? This is a process class, where we will play (not work) at needleturn. All skill levels welcome. That means this is even appropriate for beginners, but experienced quilters will discover new and exciting things to make appliqué easier too! more..... 
Advanced Quilt Sampler Class
Instructor: Celeste Alexander
March 18 & 25, April 1, 15, 22 & 29, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm We are excited to welcome master quilter Celeste Alexander to our teaching roster after her 14 year hiatus on the Oregon coast. Celeste originated the Beginner's Sampler class that Lauretta Ehling has been teaching at Quilted Strait. Celeste has created a new sampler class that is designed to teach a variety of additional techniques. Whether you are a fairly new quilter, or a more experienced quilter that would like to improve your skills, this class is perfect for you. Quilt top can be completed with a variety of hand and machine techniques, or can be completed entirely by machine. more.....
 It's All About the Fabric
Instructor: Celeste Alexander
March 17 & 24, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Celeste has created this "easy for everyone" design that is specifically for the big beautiful fabric collections we that we hate to cut up. This quilt showcases these large floral and geometric fabrics that have a lot of impact on their own - but that we are never sure how to put together in a quilt. Celeste will offer design and color help as each student builds their own beautiful quilt. Come in the shop and see Celeste's beautiful quilt featuring Kaffe Fassett fabrics - your quilt could be batiks, vintage paisleys and florals or perhaps big bold geometric prints. more.....
Folded Log Cabins
Instructor: Sarah Kaufman
Class Fee: $75.00 One Day Class: Saturday, May 5, 2012, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Learn to make these richly textured, three dimensional log cabin blocks with Folded Log Cabin Quilts, author Sarah Kaufman . Sarah, who is the author of the C&T Publication has had ribbon winning entries in many quilt shows including APNQ, Honolulu Quilt Guild, Sunriver Quilt Guild, and the Mancuso shows. Join us for this unusual small class setting (14 students maximum) for lots of individual attention as you create your own folded masterpiece. more....
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Timeless Treasures presents new Batik Pre-Cuts. Mini Treat 5" squares, 2 1/2" Treat Strips. Also New 2 1/2" strips from Island Batiks and Robert Kaufman. Get our your favorite charm pack and jelly roll patterns you can recreate them all in batiks. Did you know if you order two or 
We have been stocking Woolylady patterns and wool applique kits and the shop, and now we are excited to offer a new Wool Club for 2012 featuring Woolylady Limited Edition hand dyed wools. These are bundles of eight hand dyed, felted wool pieces, designed to coordinate with each other and with each group you will receive a free wool applique pattern. The rich, color saturated wools are dyed just for these bundles, and are not available as part of the Woolylady regular color offerings. Participants will receive six bundles a year, one approximately every other month
