Nancy's Quilt Shop ~ Class Descriptions

WEEKEND: **W**  ~  EVENING: **E**

Watch for our 2 weeks of UFO AND DEMOS in December.
UFO: Unfinished Objects - bring in your unfinished objects to complete in our classroom. Big tables, no interruptions, no fee. Just give us a call to reserve your table.

DEMOS: We will be giving a variety of demos every day for the weeks of Dec. 8th and Dec. 15. These will range from notions to techniques. We will post a specific list the end of November. Demo time will be at 1pm.

Monthly Events

HAND WORK/BOOKS ON TAPE
The first Monday of the month we get together and do hand work (no machines, please) and listen to a book.
A great, relaxing way to hear a variety of books while doing redwork, putting on binding,
hand appliqué, hand quilting, etc. No fee, just meet us at 6pm in the classroom.

Date: First Monday of the month
Time: 6-9pm
Hosted by: Nancy Laussade
Fee: No fee

MAKE IT & TAKE IT
The second Tuesday of every month we provide a great, affordable project.
The price is generally $10 and we provide everything but your machine and basic supplies.
Let us know if you will be coming in the morning session or afternoon session.
November:  Chenille Christmas Tree
Date: Second Tuesday of the Month
Time: Morning or Afternoon
Hosted by: Nancy Laussade
Fee: Generally $10

UFO FRIDAYS
Watch the calendar for NO FEE, UFO Fridays.
Bring your Unfinished Objects and get them finished without distractions!
**BASIC QUILTMAKING**  ~ **E**
All the fundamentals of quiltmaking discussed:
making color choices, selecting fabric, choosing notions and equipment, analyzing block layout,
template making and rotary cutting. Learn to hand and machine piece, hand appliqué and hand quilt.
This class provides a solid foundation for a lifetime of creativity and fun making quilts!
**when signing up, ask for info regarding discounts on basic supplies for beginners**
Level: Beginner
Date: Weds. Oct. 15,22,29, Nov. 5,12,19
Time: 6-9pm
Taught by: Linda Pysto
Fee: $65
SWEATSHIRT JACKET
Using a Hanes brand sweatshirt (one without ribbing), put together a fast,
cute jacket for the fall and winter months! Make one for yourself and one for a friend.
Level: Beginner
Date: Nov. 6 Thursday
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Taught by: Janet Espeleta
Fee: $18
CHENILLE TECHNIQUES  ~  **W**
Learn the technique of making chenille using flannels or brushed cottons.
Kathy will show you many options for using chenille in a variety of projects.
Level: Beginner
Date: Nov. 8, Sat.
Time: 2-5:30pm
Taught by: Kathy Dillon
Fee: $20
A SNIPPETS BOUQUET
These fabric bouquets are fun, fast, and easy! If you are ready for a break from 1/4” seams and accurate piecing, this class is a refreshing departure. No rules, just snipping.Level: Beginner
Date: Nov. 10, Mon.
Time: 10am-12pm
Taught by: Nancy Astle
Fee: $20
CHRISTMAS STOCKING  ~  **W**
In this class we will make a cute Christmas stocking that is quick and easy to make.
Students will leave with at least one completed stocking.
Level: Beginner
Date: November 12, Weds. or Nov. 15, Sat
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Taught by: Janet Espeleta
Fee: $12
BEGINNER'S BASKET
Students will learn how to use a rotary cutter to cut fabric strips,
how to sew a scant 1/4” seam, and how to use “Thangles” brand
paper for making half square triangles. During the second half of the class,
students will be taught how to baste the quilt and attach a binding.
Level: Beginner
Date: Nov. 13, 20, Thurs.
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm 
Taught by: Janet Espeleta
Fee: 8 hours Total - $48
CHRISTMAS TREE WALLHANGING
Have fun making this fast tree quilt just in time for Christmas.
Level: comfortable with rotary
Date: November 15, Saturday
Time: 1pm-6pm
Taught by: Kathy Dillon
Fee: $30
Rings That Bind
( TWO PARTS)
We will discuss and explore the possibilities of what can be done with the interior portion of each double wedding ring (the possibilities are endless). Design and plan pieced or whole arcs. Linda will then walk you through the construction process as you make either a table runner or a four block wallhanging. This new way of putting together Double Wedding Rings has at least three advantages:
quilt each block before assembling the quilt, no small pieces cut for pieced arcs and no binding!
Date: November 17th and 24th, Monday
Time: 9:30-3:30
Taught By: Linda Pysto
Fee: $60
RAGGY RAIL FENCE
Learn the technique of “ragging” and make a generous lap size quilt.
You will get most of your quilt finished in class.
Level: Comfortable Beginner
Date: Nov. 19, Weds.
Time: 9am-1:30
Taught by: Kathy Dillon
Fee: $25
PICNIC COZY
Make this last minute Christmas lap quilt using a rotary wave cutter.
This pattern from the book Azalea Trail goes together really fast.

Level: Beginner
Date: Nov. 22, Saturday
Time: 9am-1pm
Taught by: Andrea Cramer
Fee: $35
PINEAPPLE PLACEMATS
These wonderful foundation pieced placemats are much easier than they look!
Similar to log cabin technique, just add strips and flip your way around the center.
Use 2 fabrics or several for a variety of looks.
They make easy, beautiful gifts-just in time for Christmas.
Make one to learn how, or, stay all day and make a set!
Pattern provided, must have pineapple ruler.
Level: Beginner
Date: December 2, Tuesday
Time: 10am-4pm
Taught by: Barb Tolleson
Fee:  $25 (Includes Pattern)
"Glimpse of the Past"
Flannel Project
This is a beautiful pattern from the Batik Beauties book.
Linda will show you how to put this together. She used the Spice Route flannels in her sample.
Level: Comfortable Beginner
Date: Dec. 4th, Thursday
Time:  9:30-3:30
Taught by: Linda Pysto
Fee: 30
PAT CAMPBELL’S JACOBEAN APPLIQUÉ WORKSHOP
JACOBEAN HOLIDAY SLEIGH

Level: Beginner
Date: Dec. 5, Friday
Time: 9am-4pm
Taught by: Patricia Campbell
Fee: $85
Sign up now, limited class space.
PAT CAMPBELL’S JACOBEAN APPLIQUÉ WORKSHOP
A TASTE OF RHAPSODY

Date: Dec. 5, Friday
Time: 6pm-9pm
Taught by: Patricia Campbell
Fee: $65
Sign up now, limited class space.
QUICK AND EASY PILLOWCASES  ~  **W**
Have fun making holiday or any themed pillowcases. You will have time to make a couple in class.
Level: Beginner
Date: Dec. 6 Sat
Time: 9-11:30am
Taught by: Kathy Dillon
Fee: $15

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