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Paula and Julie have teamed up again for another fun-filled block of the month program for 2011. This year's quilt is called "Be Merry" and was designed by the talented girls at Bits 'n Pieces. There are 3 size options included in the pattern-use the same blocks to make a 60" x 75" quilt or 2 wall quilts measuring 40" x 70"; the pattern also includes 3 border options! The quilt is Winter themed featuring blocks of snowflakes, trees, a snowman, stars and more. If you prefer an Autumn look, Paula and Julie will offer alternate blocks featuring leaves, pumpkins, and birds. This program is designed for the advanced beginner to intermediate quilter and will focus on precision cutting, piecing and pressing so that this quilt and all your future quilts will go together in a snap. You will learn fool-proof accurate rotary cutting skills, how to obtain the perfect ¼" seam allowance, and pinning and pressing techniques. In addition, Paula and Julie will also share with you other quick, easy and accurate methods for making elements of various other quilt blocks (e.g., flying geese, half-square triangles) which you may not even know exist! This is the perfect opportunity to hone your quilting skills, learn new techniques for faster and easier piecing and make this festive quilt under the guidance of Paula and Julie! Classes generally meet on the first Friday afternoon or Saturday morning of each month with a few exceptions. If you have to miss a class, no problem-make-up sessions are available. One-time fee of $100 for 11-month program; pattern sold separately.

Two Sessions to choose from:

Friday, 2-4pm (Feb. 4, Mar. 4, April 1, May 6)

OR
Saturday, 10am-12pm (Feb. 5, Mar. 5, April 2, May 7)

(Remaining meeting dates for 2011 available upon request.)

Changing Seasons /
Angela Bonomo

Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring are Linda Howell's 33" x 45" Changing Seasons Block of the Month wall hangings. One of the blocks in each season's wall quilt features a quaint house and tree which change with each season; other blocks of seasonal motifs are unique to each wall quilt. We'll begin with Spring in February and move on to the Fall wall quilt half way through the year. You will learn various techniques in machine piecing and fusible machine appliqué-or hand appliqué if you prefer. Tulips, a bunny and a pieced basket with yo-yo flowers are a few of the designs you will be creating for Spring. Let's do something different and make a seasonal wall hanging that you will get to use every time the seasons change. Members will receive a kit for that month's section of the 33" x 45" project. If monthly meetings don't work for you, you can pick up your kits at the shop or they can be mailed. Membership fee is $25 per month and is offered by automatic credit card billing only. The fee includes your monthly class, quilt pattern and fabric for each of the blocks. Improve your hand or machine appliqué skills with an expert! Classes begin in February and meet on the third Saturday morning of each month from 10am-12pm.

11 Sessions $25 per session