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Spring Quilting Classes
A new year is upon us and with
it comes a fresh list of exciting
classes.  We have chosen a
variety of quilting projects that
will teach different techniques
to help you create wonderful
additions to you home.  Please
drop by the store and view the
class samples and feast on our
new colorful fabrics for spring.  
Why not encourage a friend to
join with you in one of our many
new quilting programs coming
up.  We look forward to your
visit.

QUILTING 101
Our basic learning class on how
to quilt.  In the class you will be
taught techniques that will
assist you in learning
terminology as well as putting
blocks together.  Choose from
either a tablerunner or a pillow.
Tues, February 5th, 12th & 19
7:00-9:30pm
Wed, April 2nd, 9th & 16th
7:00-9:30pm
Class Fee:  $65.00

BEGINNERS PAPER PIECING
This quilting technique is not as
hard as it looks.  Find out how
easy it is to get perfect angles
and points by sewing on paper.  
A spring time wreath will be
created during this class.
Monday, February 11th and 25th
7:00-9:30pm
Class fee:  $30.00
Kits available

RAGGED RUGS
Back by popular demand!!  
Decorate your home with the
latest in rug weaving.  We have
two samples in the store for you
to drool over.  Simple
construction and fun to do.
Wednesday, February 13th
Tuesday, March 25th
7:00-9:00 pm
Class Fee:  $50.00
BEGINNERS STITCHERY
The new look for this year is
mixing embroidery with quilt
blocks.  Come and learn the
basic stitches that will help you
create heirloom quilts.
Wednesday, February 20th
Tuesday, April 1st
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee:  $40.00
Kit included

FREE MOTION QUILTING
In this class we teach the basics
of free motion quilting that is
ever so popular for finishing
quilts.  Your machine must have
the ability to drop the feed dogs
in order for this method to be
taught.
Tuesday, February 26th
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee: $15.00

PUNCHNEEDLE CLASS 101
Quilting is expanding and last
fall when we introduced
punchneedle, everyone who
took it, really enjoyed this
updated handiwork.  Join us and
learn how easy and quick it
works up.
Thursday, February 28th
1:15-3:30 pm or
7:00-9:00 pm
Class fee: $25.00

VENETIAN TILES
The unusual angles of this block
becomes easy when you use a
special tool.  By varying the
values and placement of fabrics,
you'll achieve this fabulous quilt.
 No two will be alike.
Monday, March 3rd and 17th
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee:  $70.00
Includes tool
Kits available
BUGGY BARN CRAZIES
This crazy patchwork quilt
looks fabulous, cuts and sews
up like a dream.  Learn this fun
and easy technique.
Tuesday, March 4th
7:00-9:00 pm
Class fee:  $25.00
Kits available

QUILT YARD QUILT AS YOU GO
A quilt as you go method using
a fold and finish technique.  
Your project with be
completely quilted and
reversible.
Wednesday, March 5th, 12th &
19th
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee:  $65.00
Kits available

HANDMADE YO YO'S
This template technique looks
difficult but is easy as pie.  
Come learn and make this old
fashioned looking quilt.  Done
by hand but works up quickly.
Thursday, March 6th
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee:  $25.00
Kits available

BEGINNERS APPLIQUE CLASS
So many cute and wonderful
quilts have applique on them.  
Come and learn the simple
tricks to applique.
Tuesday, March 18th
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee:  $25.00

WATERCOLOR WREATH
Spring and its' wonderful
colors come into play with this
breathtaking wall quilt.  By
manipulating colors, the
wreath washes across its' self
in an array of color.
Monday, March 10th & 31st
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee: $45.00
Kits available
FRAYED EDGE
CONEFLOWERS
Super easy and quick
applique with lovely finished
fringed edges.  Large block
construction.
Thursday, March 27th &
April 17th
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee:  $38.00
Kits available

PRIMITIVE GATHERINGS
JACKET
What a great coat for spring
or any time!!  Simple piecing
and easy applique will help
create this jacket in record
time.
Friday, March 21st
6:30-9:00 pm &
Saturday, March 22nd
10:00-4:00 pm
Class fee: $50.00
Kits available

CRACKED POTS JACKET
For you ladies who like a
more fitted look, this pieced
jacket with its simple block
and construction may be
your cup of tea.
Monday, April 7th & 21st
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee:  $45.00
Kits available

RAGGEDY ANN DOLL CLASS
This timeless doll is making a
come back with little girls
and big girls alike.  Join us
for a fun night of memories
of years gone by.
Tuesday, April 15th
7:00-9:30 pm
Class fee:  $25.00
Kits available

BROWN BAG SURPRISE
Do you have a surplus of
scraps?  This fun class will
help you to downsize your
collection.
Saturday, April 19th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Class fee:  $18.00
CLUBS AND PROGRAMS

THIMBLEBERRIES CLUB
Lodge and Lakeside
Lynette Jensen has created this
wonderful block of the month
quilt and great bonus projects.  
We meet the second Thursday,
in the afternoon and the second
Saturday, in the morning.  
Show and tell, door prizes and
more, await our members.  
Meets January to December.  
Please call us for more
information.

SEASONAL CLUB
We are doing something new
this year.  We have created
seasonal projects to help with
gift giving , home decor, and
just lots of fun projects.  We
meet after Thimbleberries Club
on the second Thursday and
Saturday of each month.  
Please call for more information.

DESSERT CLUB
Our dessert club is ending in
February.  We will have our
two fabulous quilts on display.  
If anyone is interested in the
program, we have a few full
sets of blocks left.  Ask one of
our staff for more details.

HUSKY CLUB
Once a month we provide for
our Husqvarna machine
owners, a class that will assist
them in learning more about
their sewing machine and the
features they may not be
aware of.  Our classes will be on
specialty stitches, tools and
attachments etc..  Ask us
what's going on.  January has a
class on Machine
candlewicking.  You'll want to
see this sample!

A..B..C..PROGRAM
A is for aprons, B is for bags, C
is for collectibles. Each month
we will feature either a bag,
apron or other collectible
article.  You can view these
items ahead of time to reserve
your kit.  This program starts in
February on the third
Wednesday, and will continue
every month on the third
Wednesday.  See in store for
more details.
ITCHIN' FOR STITCHIN'
A new block of the month
program that will start  on
March 1st, 2008, and run every
first Saturday in the ongoing
months.  Beautiful, simple
embroidery blocks, set amid
simple pieced blocks create this
stunning quilt.  Drop by in late
February to view this incredible
quilt.

WOLLEN BASKETS BLOCK A
MONTH
Wool appliques, flowers,
baskets and great colors
complete this eye catching
quilt.  You'll want to be
included in this project.  This
block program begins in May.  
Be sure to come in and feast
your eyes on this quilt!

HUSQVARNA SOFTWARE NIGHT
We meet on the second
Thursday night every month to
get hands on experience with
our embroidery machines.  
Please call us if you are
interested as there is limited
seating.

3RD ANNUAL SPRING RETREAT
Mix a variety of fun loving
women, unlimited sewing time,
food fit for a queen, a view to
die for, fun, fun and more fun,
and this makes for a great
weekend get away.  Book early
as half the spots are already
taken.  March 14th and 15th,
2008

ANNUAL SPRING SALE
Mark your calendars:  our sale
will run April 28th to May 3rd.