QUILT VENTURA's
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
FOR Fall 2008!

Classes R Fun!

 

Whether you want to learn a new quilting technique or are looking for new fabrics, come on down. I'm so excited that so many of you have expressed your appreciation for having a quilting store here in Ventura. Me too! Thank you!

We have great classes with wonderful, experienced teachers each month. As you can see from the picture below, we have lot's of space for you to spread out, so please come into the Shop, see the samples and just visit with me. So let's get started.

Still in stitches, Joey

805 658-9800

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"Slippahs" by Carole Frye - Sept. 28th (see below)

Andrea Gillingham's SCRAPPY CIVIL WAR QUILT

(Kits Available)

Debbie's Sampler Tote - Could be used as a Book Bag

"Birthday Presents" by Mars Deutsch, Quilted by Pam Dransfeld

Quilting 101 Class - Single Irish Chain (see schedule below)

 

Arrows Around My Heart by Janice Force

TREE OF LIFE by Andrea Gillingham

Classes Beginning in August 2008

FREE BLOCK-OF-THE-MONTH WORKSHOP

Instructor: JOEY STRAIT

UFO NIGHT! 

FREE SEWING w/The GIRLS!

For our members who have purchased McKenna Ryan Sea Creatures kits from us, let's have some fun tracing our patterns, fusing them to the background, and I'll show you how to stitch them down & embellish!

Date: Aug. 20, Wed., 6:00-9:00

Come join the Fun!  Bring a project to work on and/or something for Show & Tell.  We share snacks and solve the world's problems.

Date: Aug. 19, Tues., 6:00-9:00

HAND QUILTING

Instructor: DEE ANGUS

SCAPPY CIVIL WAR QUILT

Instructor: ANDREA GILLINGHAM

(In case you missed it . . .) Learn how to plan, choose a quilting design, mark & handstitch your piece in this beginning class.  You will be able to try many of the tools and techniques discussed in this class. Great Therapy!

Fee: $25.00  Date: Aug. 16, Sat. 12:00-3:00

This lively quilt is made from a selection of reproduction Civil War prints. Have fun creating your own example of an early 19th century scrap quilt. Confident Beginners welcome. This is a great way to use up your scraps!  Two sessions.

 

Fee: $38.50  Dates: Aug. 17 & Sept. 14, Sun., 1:00-4:00

 

SAMPLER TOTE

Instructor: DEBBIE BAYER

VENTURA COUNTY FAIR

DEMO TABLE - HOME ARTS BUILDING

It's here, for Adults! Come make the Sampler Tote for all your totables.  Good for all levels.

 

Fee: $28.00  Date: Aug. 23, Sat., 10:00-4:00

Come and visit us at the Fair as you view all the beautiful quilts. Stop by and say"Hi!" - you might receive a free gift!

Dates: July 30, Aug. 1, 3,4,5 & 8

CREATIVE MACHINE QUILTING

Instructor: CAROLE FRYE

BIRTHDAY PRESENTS

Instructor: MARS DEUTSCH

Designed for ALL levels. Confident Beginning Quilters will enjoy Carole’s demonstrations on marking, stopping & starting, etc. followed by Practice, Practice, Practice for straight line as well as Free Motion Quilting.

Fee: $30.00  Date: Aug. 24, Sun., 10:00-4:00

From the Book: Take Two and Add a Few by Atkinson Designs, you’ll love exploring all the color combinations (which are endless!)  See the example at the shop or see the book (on the cover or page 9) to get your color combinations going in your mind.

Each block has a main color (around edges) and a contrast (inner squares).  Each print will be used in both positions.  Use a variety of light, medium, and dark prints.  Avoid large or busy prints.  This quilt is made up of fat quarters or yardage.  It can be scrappy too.   Batiks, flannel, or cotton material would work.

   Fee: $28.50  Date:  Aug. 30, Sat., 10:00-4:00

Classes Beginning in September 2008

QUILTING 101-SINGLE IRISH CHAIN

Instructor: DEBBIE BAYER

ARROWS AROUND MY HEART

Instructor: JANICE FORCE

Learn the critical basics of rotary cutting, piecing, pressing, and machine quilting in three sessions as you create this charming lap quilt. Book required, Basic Guide to Rotary Cut Quilts, by Fons & Porter.

Fee: $40.00 Dates: Sept. 12, 26 & Oct. 10, Fri,

                      1:00-4:00

Note: Upon completion of the class, you'll receive a $25 Merchandise Coupon for the Shop!

Learn how to make this exciting and charming 1930’s quilt that your friends and family will enjoy for years to come. We will learn techniques in rotary cutting and appliqué work as well as making flying geese borders.  This class is three evening sessions.

Fee: $40.00  Dates: Sept. 10, 17, 24, Wed., 6:00-9:00

UFO NIGHT!  FREE SEWING w/The GIRLS!

HAND QUILTING

Instructor: DEE ANGUS

Come join the Fun!  Bring a project to work on and/or something for Show & Tell.  We share snacks and solve the world's problems.

Date: Sept. 16, Tues., 6:00-9:00

(In case you missed it . . .) Learn how to plan, choose a quilting design, mark & handstitch your piece in this beginning class.  You will be able to try many of the tools and techniques discussed in this class. Great Therapy!

Fee: $25.00  Date: Sept. 20, Sat. 1:00-4:00

ONE BLOCK WONDER REUNION

Instructor: DEE ANGUS

2-FABRIC APPLIQUE

Instructor: JOEY STRAIT

For the graduates of Dee's One Block Wonder Class last month, we are gathering to show and tell our finished (hopefully!) tops !!! All are Welcome!

No Fee  Date: Sept. 20, Sat., 10:00-12:00

This is my Therapy – I LOVE it! In the first session of this class, we’ll be preparing the fabrics, marking and basting the appliqué fabric.  Learning to do needle turn appliqué has been so rewarding for me; during our second time together, we’ll be sewing our project. These wall hangings make great gifts or you may incorporate it into a larger quilt!  Pacific Rim Pattern Required (Come check out my patterns at the Shop)

  Fee: $28.50  Dates Sept. 21 & 27, Sun. & Sat, 12:00-3:00

SLIPPAHS

Instructor: CAROLE FRYE

 

(see Photo above)

Bring your fun, Hawaiian/Tropical/Surf/Beach Fabrics to class to make this charming quilt.  Carole will teach you how to make the straps (tubing) and attach them. Embellishing them is even more fun!

 

Fee: $28.50  Date: Sept. 28, Sun., 10:00-4:00

 

Classes Beginning in October 2008

TREE OF LIFE

Instructor: ANDREA GILLINGHAM

SNOWMAN IN THE WINDOWS

Instructor: JANICE FORCE

 

 

Fee: $54.00  Dates: Oct. 5, 26 & Nov. 23, Sun., 1:00-4:00

 

Learn how to quilt and make a beautiful heirloom. You will learn all the basics – how to: Measure and Rotary cut, Piece, sash your blocks, attach borders and binding, and tie the quilt! This is a beginner class, but all are welcome to attend.  This class is four evening sessions and designjed for Confident Beginners.

 

Fee: $50.00  Dates: Oct. 15, 22, 29 & Nov. 5, Wed., 6:00-9:00

 

Class Registration & New Cancellation Policy

Please pay for your class when you sign-up to ensure your seat. Supply Lists will be given when you pay for class. To cancel a class, we must be given a minimum of two weeks notice before the date of class in order to refund your money; otherwise, you forfeit your registration fee. Instructors are guaranteed their number of students prior to class date. Sorry Moms-no children allowed. Please call or see Joey if you have any questions regarding classes.  Thanks.

 

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