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THIS CLASS WAS RESCHEDULED TO THURS, FEB 2.

SIGN UP ASAP IF THIS DATE WORKS BETTER FOR YOU.  THERE ARE 3 SPACES LEFT.

Double Wedding Ring - Feb 2, 10:00 am

Have you always loved the Double Wedding Ring but thought it was too difficult? Using the QuiltSmart foundation piecing method it is so easy. Let Cathy show you how it is done.
Cost: $ 40.00

First Friday Fabric Fun - Feb 03, 2023 10:30 am - 12:30 class, sew until 2pm

February class is a Valentine Table Topper
Cost: $ 30.00, Fabric kit included.

Collage

Intro to Collage: One day workshop - Feb 09, 2023 10:30 am
Intro to Collage: Sunflower / Indian Blanket / Autumn Bouquet / or other small collage pattern

Fabric Collage Workshop - Mar 08-09 2023 10:30 am

Fabric Collage Workshop - Apr 26-27 2023 10:30 am

Deadline:  Friday, February 17

T-Shirt Quilt Class - Feb 24 & Mar 10, 2023 10:00 am

How to make a T-shirt Quilt - This 2-day class will teach you how

to make a T-shirt Quilt, from using the right stabilizer, to cutting,

seams and sashing.
Cost: $ 75.00

April 15

Introduction to Quilting

Step One

Nine Patch

May 3 &10

Machine Quilt-as-You-Go Runner & Binding Class

May 20

Introduction to Quilting

Step Two

Friendship Star / Half-Square Triangles

June 24

Introduction to Quilting

Step Three

Flying Geese / 8-point Star

Are you intimidated by or believe you hate applique? 

Have you ever tried Raw-Edge applique?

     When I first tried to do turned edge applique I decided it wasn't for me.  It was tedious and puckered and looked funky.  I took several classes on it and it wasn't until I learned an old tried and true turned applique method that it clicked and I enjoyed it.  It turned out much better.  Still, it is part of the "Slow stitching movement".  That is those who have chosen to slow down and enjoy those quilting methods, such as turned-edge applique, English Paper Piecing, Big Stitch and Hand Quilting, etc.  It's really okay to slow down and just enjoy the process and the look of these methods.

     Still, there are times I want to get a project done a little quicker... you know... instant gratification, or at least much quicker gratification.  That is when I turn to Raw-Edge Applique. 

• You trace your design in reverse on a fusible, such as Lite Steam-a-seam 2 or Heat-n-Bond Soft Stretch. 
• Cut outside the lines of your shape and place on the back of fabric. 
• Cut along the lines on the fabric. 
• Place the shapes on the background and fuse according to fusible directions. 
• The "Raw-Edge" is sewing some kind of decorative top stitch on the cut edge of the applique.  It could be a straight stitch line 1/8 - 1/16" from the cut edge, zig-zag, blanket stitch or any decorative stitch. 

I love the look of this applique.  It is fast and fun and can be quite beautiful.   

If you're curious to try Raw-Edge Applique,

join me this Friday for the First Friday Fabric Fun

and we'll applique some hearts!

Keep watching our Newsletter, Social Media and in the Shop for our coming new Block-of-the-Month - Floral Inspiration!  It is Batik, Applique, Flowers and Encouragement all wrapped together in a beautiful project!