Quilters Garden newsletter
Vol 2 Issue 4 August, 2006
Dear Friends:
Fall is rapidly approaching and I am sure everyone is looking forward to the cooler weather. This session we again have lots and lots of classes and events for you to choose from so I hope we can get your creative juices going and you find something that interests you. We have several new teachers I am excited to introduce you to – Sandy Gunter (whom you may have met this summer), Alice Kay Arnett from Laramie and Melinda Barta author of Hip to Stitch and from Piecemaker magazine. Also Norah McKeeking author of Bella Bella quilts will be back and a huge welcome back to Jude Michalak who is now well and able to be smocking again!! Barbara Willis, well know doll maker will also be here in September to teach us her doll making techniques.
Thanks to all of you for your continued patronage.
Piece-fully yours,
Susan
Be sure to mark your Calendar. . . .
• Fri Aug 18th, 6:00-9:00pm - 2006 Hoffman Challenge Quilt, Clothing and Doll Gala Event
• Sat, August 26th 1:30pm Victorian Tea Party, Lecture on “Caring For Textiles”, sponsored by Piecemaker Magazine and The Quilter’s Garden .
• Sat and Sun Sept 9 & 10 - Doll Teacher Barbara Willis will be here .
• Sat Oct 7th , 5pm til??? - Mystery Quilt event
Norah McKeeking author of Bella Bella quilts will be here in November to teach us another of her super designs!
Upcoming Classes - Sign Up Now!!
Sunbonnet Sue Through the Seasons - First Sat of month beg. 9/2, 10:30-12:30
This quilt was spotted at the Berthoud Quilt show and requests were made for a class so here it is! Make this adorable quilt one block at a time in tune with the seasons. Hand and machine appliqué techniques will be taught. These blocks cry out for embellishment so you can let your imagine go wild!
Class Fee: $50.00, book req.
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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The Redwork Quilt - Second Fri of month beg 9/8 1:30-3:30pm
Come and enjoy afternoon tea while you stitch these authentic blocks from one of Susan’s original antique Redwork quilts. You will receive the patterns for all 49 blocks in the original1892 quilt. The history of this embroidery technique will be discussed as you enjoy lots of show and tell from Susan’s personal Redwork collection.
Class Fee: $40.00, includes patterns
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Barbara Willis with La Belle! - Sat and Sun, 9/9 & 9/10, 10:30-4:30 each day.
Barbara Willis is an internationally know fiber art doll maker. La Belle is a wonderful soft sculpted doll with wired hands, leather shoes and stamped dupioni silk. Lots of techniques are shared in this class. All levels of doll makers are welcome provided you can use your sewing machine. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Class fee: $125.00, kit fee $35.00
Instructor: Barbara Willis
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Quilting 101 - 7 week class beg. 9/12, 6:00-8:00pm
Learn all the basics of quilting in this great beginner class. You will learn correct cutting techniques, how to strip pieces, basic appliqué and working with basic shapes .
Class Fee: $75.00
Instructor: Ronelda Kraft
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Galaxy of Stars - 2nd Tues of mo for 12 mo beg 9/12, 6:00-8:00pm
Stitch an entire galaxy using regular piecing and paper foundation piecing techniques while making this beautiful medallion style quilt.
Class Fee: $75.00, incl patterns.
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Japanese Maple Leaves - Wed 9/13, 10:30-3:30pm
Make a great wallhanging or quilt for fall or whenever. A fast and easy design..
Class Fee: $30.00, incl pattern.
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Strippy Stars - Wed 9/13 & 9/20, 6:00-8:00pm
Learn to make flying geese using the Flying Geese X 4 method with no wasted material and perfect geese each time! A beautiful quilt for any occasion.
Class Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Jane Taysom
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Buggy Barn Houses - Fri 9/15, 9/22 & 9/29, 10:30-12:30
A super new design from The Buggy Barn girls. Make these adorable houses each with their own designs on the front. Learn the fun of the stack and slash Buggy Barn technique.
Class Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Sandy Gunter
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New York Beauty - Fri 9/15, 9/22 & 9/29, 1:30-3:30
Learn to make this great design in multiple variations to create your own unique quilt, using paper foundation techniques. We will be using Karen Stone’s book
Class Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Sandy Gunter
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Embellishing with Thread - Sat 9/16, 10:30-3:30pm
Author of the book Hip to Stitch, Melinda Barta will lead you on a journey to learn various stitches and techniques for embellishing your textiles – quilts, clothing, bags, etc.
Class Fee: $30.00
Instructor: Melinda Barta
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Beaded Bracelet - Sun 9/17, 1:30-3:30pm
Come make this gorgeous but simple bracelet using our bead soup mixes. A simple method of beading - you will want several of these
Class Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Marilyn Blake
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Fantastic Florals - 4th Fri beg 9/22 for 12 months, 1:30-3:30pm
Combine appliqué and embroidery in this very relaxing project. Patterns are from a 1930’s design published by the Rainbow Quilt Company. A must see original is in the store!
Class Fee: $50.00, book req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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9 Patch Pizzazz - Thurs 9/21 10:30-3:30pm
Make a great quilt to show off your large scale fabric using only 9 patches and some creativity from the new 9 Patch Pizzazz book. Fast, easy and great fun for fabric you just can’t bear to cut.
Class Fee: $30.00, book req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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One Block Wonders - Sat 9/23 & 9/30, 10:30-1:30pm
A great “Art Quilt” using a modified stack and whack technique from the new book “One Block Wonders” You won’t recognize your original fabric when you are done. Learn the easy way to piece hexagons with no set in seams!
Class Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Lee Ann Hopson
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Beginning Silk Ribbon Embroidery - Wed 9/20, 1:30-3:30pm
Learn some basic stitches to get you started on this beautiful embroidery technique. Great for embellishing quilts, clothing and baby things!
Class Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Libertyville - Where Liberty Dwells There is My Country – new BOM
3rd Sun of month for 12 months beg 9/17, 1:30-3:30pm
A truly stunning medallion style quilt from the Kansas City Star and Terry Clothier Thompson Each block was chosen to celebrate the Centennial Years of the United States.
Class Fee: $80.00, includes book
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Brazilian Embroidery - Sat 9/23, 10:30-4:30pm
Join Christine to stitch this beautiful dimensional floral wreath – a larger piece than we have previously tried.
Class Fee: $35.00, kit fee
Instructor: Christine Hause
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Introduction to Smocking - 4th Sunday for four weeks beg. 9/24, 1:30-3:30
Jude is back! She will get you started on smocking with an introductory class learning the basics and then you will proceed each month over the next 4 months with some fun and more involved projects, including a Christmas ornament, Kissing Ball and cuff for a Stocking.
Class Fee: $40.00, kit required
Instructor: Jude Michalak
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Chinese Lanterns - Wed 9/27, 10:30-3:30pm
Make a very cool quilt using this fun and easy strip pieced design. Make it planned or make it scrappy! The design looks tricky but it is very easy and fun to do.
Class Fee: $30.00, 10:30-3:30pm
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Reach For The Stars - Tues 10/3 & 10/10, 10:30-12:30
Learn to make this great quilt using all batiks (or not!). A fun wall quilt, Sandy will take your through step by step. Flying geese blocks are combined with eight pointed start to create this dynamic quilt.
Class Fee: $35.00, book req’d
Instructor: Sandy Gunter
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4 Patch Posies - Wed 10/4 & 10/11, 6:00-8:00pm
A simplified version of stack and whack with equally intriguing results. You will never look at fabric the same again.
Class Fee: $35.00., pattern req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Birds in the Air - Thurs 10/5, 10:30-3:30pm
Make this great quilt for fall using Eleanor Burns’ fun stripping techniques. You will also learn to make flying geese blocks fast!
Class Fee: $35.00, book req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Links Bargello - Sat 10/7, 10:30-4;30pm
From Derek Lockwood (you may have seen this in the magazines) a truly stunning quilt that is lots easier than it looks. You just need to get organized. The quilt is all strip pieced using the traditional bargello method. Let Sandy guide you and help organize your strips for a successful and fabulous quilt.
Class Fee: $40.00, pattern required.
Instructor: Sandy Gunter
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Kansas Troubles - Sun 10/8 & 10/22, 1:30-3:30pm
A traditional block from the Civil War era that makes a great quilt. Make it easy with Triangles On A Roll. And use up those scraps!
Class Fee: $35.00, incl pattern
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Crazy Quilt Cornucopia - Tues 10/12, 10:30-3:30pm
Learn basic Crazy quilt techniques while stitching this great wall hanging in time for Thanks Giving. Perfect for decorating!
Class Fee: $30.00, pattern included
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Angel Serenade - Fri 10/13, 10:30-3:30pm
Make this great wallhanging in time for Christmas. Learn the how to piece curved flying geese based on Carol Bryer Fallert’s techniques. You will go wild with lots of possibilities here!
Class Fee: $30.00, book req’d.
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Machine Quilting Workshop - Sat 10/14, 10:30-4:30
Learn all the basics of machine quilting in the one day workshop. You will learn various machine quilting techniques, including in the ditch, free motion, stipple and echo quilting as well as how to prepare your quilt for quilting.
Students MUST be familiar with their machine and have a walking foot and free motion darning foot
Class Fee: $50.00.
Instructor: Ronelda Kraft
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Circle A Round - Wed 10/18, 1:00-5:00pm
If you missed Cheryl Phillips at LNQ, now is your chance to learn her technique for these great wall quilts. Make the large circles dance on your background.
Class Fee: $30.00, book and ruler required.
Instructor: Vicki Carlson
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Floral Log Cabins - Wed 10/25 & 11/1, 6:00-8:00pm
Fast and fun log cabin quilt with a difference! The quilt appears to create extended ripples out from the center. Makes a great baby or any size quilt!
Class Fee: $30.00, pattern req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Peeled Back Patchwork – Tulip Bells Table Runner - Thurs 10/26, 10:30-3:30pm
Another great project, perfect for a gift using Annette Ornelas wonderful technique of creating curves with no curved piecing. Your friends will be very impressed with this one!
Class Fee: $30.00, book req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Christmas Poinsettia - Fri 10/27, 10:30-3:30pm
Learn the fusible appliqué technique to create this stunning Georgia O’Keefe style floral wallhanging. Surprisingly straightforward to make.
Class Fee: $30.00, pattern req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Amazing Grace - Sat 10/28, 10:30-4:30pm
Make this stunning quilt in gradated colors using strip piecing techniques. You will be amazed how easy it is. We will have precut kits ready if you need help with fabric selection!
Class Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Alice Kay Arnett
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Mariners Compass - Sat 11/4, 10:30-4:30pm
Learn to make this beautiful wallhangng using Judy Mathieson’s techniques. This is a technique you will not want to miss – it can stand alone or be the center of a larger piece.
Class Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Alice Kay Arnett
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North Star - Tues 11/7, 10:30-3:30pm
Learn to be a real stripper and make this great Christmas quilt that is fast and fun using Eleanor Burns’ techniques. Fabulous in Christmas prints or other prints too!
Class Fee: $30.00 book req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Weaver Fever - Wed 11/8 & 11/15, 10:30-12:30pm
Have fun using stripping techniques creating this dynamic, optical illusion quilt. It’s only complicated looking! Fun in all sorts of colors.
Class Fee: $30.00, pattern req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Christmas Bows Table Runner - Fri 11/10, 10:30-3:30pm
Just in time for Christmas – the perfect gift. A great table runner with dimensional embellishment
Class Fee: $30.00, pattern req’d
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Fabric Painting - Sat 11/11, 10:30-2:30pm
Learn to enhance your art quilts with fabric paints and create floral and other motifs for your art and crazy quilts.
Class Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Vicki Carlson
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Landscape Quilts - Mon 11/27, 12/4 and 12/11, 6;00-8:00pm
Using Joyce Becker’s techniques learn to make a great landscape piece – Vicki will show you how to let the fabric do the work
Class Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Vicki Carlson
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Crazy Quilt Stocking - Wed 11/29 & 12/6, 10:30-3:30pm
Learn the basics of crazy quilt piecing and start this great Victorian style project for Christmas. You will learn several embellishing techniques, and a variety of embroidery stitches.
Class Fee: $25.00, pattern incl.
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Poinsettia Pin Cushion in Wool - Fri 12/8, 10:30-1:30pm
A great gift for all your friends. Make this super pin cushion in wool using hand sewing techniques.
Class Fee: $25.00, incl pattern
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
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Ongoing Clubs and Block of the Months you can join any time
• • • Baltimore Album and Beyond - 1st Wed of month 1:30-3:30pm
Join us and stitch Baltimore Album style blocks based on Elly Sinekiewicz’s books and patterns.
• • • Flowers of the Month in Wool - 1st Fri of month, 2:00-4:00pm
Stitch a beautiful quilt in wool appliqué block by block or just do some blocks for pillows.
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
• • • Victorian Crazy Quilt Club - 2nd Thurs of month, 4-6:00pm or 6-8:00pm
Come and join the Crazy Ladies and work on blocks for your project. Susan shares designs and teaches different stitches from her antique crazy quilt collection. We are working on various Piecemaker crazy quilt projects including the Tree Quilt and their 2000 Crazy Quilt.
• • • Appliqué Night - 3rd Tues of Month beg. 9/15, 6:00-8:00pm
Join us for stitching fun and therapy for your appliqué project. Tips and techniques and good chit chat time are all shared as we all work on our own projects.
• • • Civil War Diary Quilt - 3rd Wed of month, 6:00-8:00pm
Join us as we read diary entries from different women during the Civil War and piece the blocks inspired by the diary.
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
• • • White Christmas - Last Sun of month 1:30-3:30pm
A very elegant quilt for Christmas with appliqué bocks in an Irish Chain setting
Instructor: Susan Morehouse
Note: Please be punctual for class and please let us know if you are signed up for class but unable to attend for any reason
Class Policy
1. We require full payment at the time of registration, otherwise we cannot guarantee your spot.
2. A full refund will be made if it is necessary for us to cancel the class.
3. Store credit will be given if you cancel your registration at least one week prior to the first class session.
3. Classes will be cancelled one week prior to the first session if enrollment is not sufficient.
4. All students will receive a 10% discount on all supplies required for the class.
5. Space in a class may be reserved via phone at (970) 223-4269 with credit card payment for class fees.
6. Please make sure your machine is in proper working order and that you pick up a supply list prior to each class.
7. We request that no children be brought to class.
**** If you would like a particular class that is not offered – get at least 3 people together and we will schedule the class for you! ****
The Quilter's Garden - NEW location
4019 S. Mason (next to Quality Inn Hotel behind REI and Barnes & Noble).
Fort Collins CO 80525
Ph: (970)223-4269
Shop Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat 10:00-5:00pm
Open Sundays 1pm - 4pm
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