Smart Bag for Beginners
Dec
4
to Jan 8

Smart Bag for Beginners

If you have ever wanted to make a bag and didn’t know where to start, this is the perfect introductory class in bag making! The Smart Bag is a really easy bag to make for the holidays, to have as a gift or to put a gift in. Or, if you have a baby or wedding shower and need a giveaway, this would make an adorable gift! Pick your favorite fabric and join Lisa, as she teaches you how to make this easy bag using a pre-printed interfacing panel. This project is great for beginners! You will want to make multiples of this fun and quick bag.


Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Class Fee: $29
Instructor: Lisa B

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Art Quilt-Photo
Dec
11
to Jan 8

Art Quilt-Photo

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Join Anita to learn the next level in art quilting using a pinning/gluing technique and your favorite photo. This course will take you through the fundamentals of design, color and texture to completion. Please note there is homework before you take the first class. The course is limited to 6 students. Please note: Art Quilt-Fish is a prerequisite for this class

The photo should be something simple like one person or animal. For this class use a photo that is around 4X6 up to 5X7.

Date: Wednesday, December 11, January 8, 30 and March 12
Time: December 11 is 10:30 am-1:30 pm; January 8, 30 and March 12 are 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $150
Instructor: Anita LL

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Ruler Work for Machine Quilting for Beginners
Jan
3
10:00 AM10:00

Ruler Work for Machine Quilting for Beginners

You can accomplish remarkable results using your domestic sewing machine with acrylic templates. We will help you get set up with the specific foot for your machine to ensure success! Nanette will guide you in the early stages of design and technique to get you started on a creative path to quilting with rulers. Class instruction will be part demonstration and part hands-on using an arc and a straight-edge ruler.

Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $29.00
Instructor: Nanette W. 

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Make Your First Quilt
Jan
10
to Feb 14

Make Your First Quilt

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This is your chance to become a quilter! Karen will begin with an introductory session discussing the tools, terms, and skills you will need to make your first quilt. You will be making this small quilt that can either be a small wall hanging or a table runner. In the continuing sessions, she will guide you through the construction of sampler blocks. This is a great opportunity to learn all about quilting!

Dates: Friday, January 10, 17, 24 and 31
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Fee: $39.00
Instructor: Karen B.

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Mastering Your Second Quilt
Jan
10
to Jan 31

Mastering Your Second Quilt

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This is a great class to build on the skills you learned in the Make Your First Quilt class! Join Sandy as she guides you through making this adorable sampler quilt out of a pre-cut jelly roll. You will gain experience with different quilt blocks as well as learn proper sashing and cornerstone techniques. Basic quilting experience is required (ie. use of your machine, getting a 1/4 inch seam, and basic quilt piecing).
Friday, January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Fee: $54
Instructor: Taylor M

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You're Purr-Fect Kimberbell Mug Rug
Jan
11
10:30 AM10:30

You're Purr-Fect Kimberbell Mug Rug

Beginner Friendly! Join Pam as see takes you through the fun process of making Kimberbell Mug Rugs! Create party favors, last-minute gifts, and so much more with Mug Rugs, Volume 6! Inspired by suggestions from Kimberbell fans, this collection includes 10 darling designs for a variety of occasions. Welcome a baby with Dream Big, celebrate favorite hobbies with Creativity and So Many Books, and enjoy a little Farm Life with our sweet barn and windmill! Other designs include Eyes on the Stars, Welcome Gnome, Floral, Hockey, Mountains, and Purr-fect. Mug Rugs stitch out quickly, are made entirely in a 5x7 hoop, and are perfect projects for beginners and experienced machine embroiderers. We will be making the Purr-Fect Kitty in the class.

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Pam K.

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Creative Hand Stitching Basics
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

Creative Hand Stitching Basics

Mary-Margaret will cover the basics of hand needlework. She will guide students through needles, threads, and fibers for this popular hand embroidery trend. A variety of stitch types will be covered, including chain stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, and blanket stitch and more, as students stitch along.

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Mary-Margaret M

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Creative Hand Stitching Basics
Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00

Creative Hand Stitching Basics

Mary-Margaret will cover the basics of hand needlework. She will guide students through needles, threads, and fibers for this popular hand embroidery trend. A variety of stitch types will be covered, including chain stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, and blanket stitch and more, as students stitch along.

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Mary-Margaret M

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Haralson Belt Bag
Feb
10
to Feb 12

Haralson Belt Bag

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A belt bag that’s perfect for everyday use. Compact and easy to wear across the front or back of body. Great bag for travel and security. Multiple flap hardware closure options for maximum versatility. The back zippered pocket is perfect for your phone, with a spacious interior with zippered pocket inside! Features: perfect for running errands or while traveling, stays close to body back, zippered pocket secures most important items (phone/keys), roomy interior with zippered pocket. Approx. Finished Dimensions: 9½in wide by 2in deep, 7in tall. Great made with some fun cork, faux leather or linen!


Date: Monday, February 10, 2025 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm and Wednesday, February 12, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm

Fee: $49.00
Instructor: Debi V.

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Make Your First Quilt
Feb
13
to Mar 13

Make Your First Quilt

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This is your chance to become a quilter! Karen will begin with an introductory session discussing the tools, terms, and skills you will need to make your first quilt. You will be making this small quilt that can either be a small wall hanging or a table runner. In the continuing sessions, she will guide you through the construction of sampler blocks. This is a great opportunity to learn all about quilting!

Dates: Thursday, February 13, 20, 27 and March 13, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee: $39.00
Instructor: Karen B.

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Feathered Friends 8”x8” – The Cardinal Art Quilt; #1 of Seri with Dr. Susan Kruszynski
Feb
14
to Feb 15

Feathered Friends 8”x8” – The Cardinal Art Quilt; #1 of Seri with Dr. Susan Kruszynski

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Dr. Susan Kruszynski, professional educator and author of two books on art quilting, will share with you tips and techniques she uses to make her one of a kind art quilts.

The kit contains all materials needed to create a beautiful art quilt of a feathered friends cardinal scene; directions, fabrics backed with an iron-on adhesive, and a stretched art canvas for hanging. You supply basic sewing tools.  The wooden frame of the fabric-covered stretched art canvas makes the art quilt attractive and super easy to hang or to set on a shelf.

You will love this form of art and find it easier than you thought possible.

Dr. Susan Kruszynski – lives in Muskegon, Michigan, and is an award-winning art quilt designer, teacher, author, and gallery artist. Feeding her artistic nature, Susan, at age 8, started experimenting with fabrics to produce colorful creations.  She began landscape fiber art design with collage art quilts in 2014.  A native of Michigan, her works, that range in sizes from 3”x5” to 40”x60”, are often inspired by the trees and woodlands along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Susan currently divides her time between creating original collaged art quilt designs,teaching art quilting, marketing this fiber art in shows and galleries, running her Quilting Fabrics in Time business, and only just recently retired as a literacy specialist from Muskegon Community College.  Susan uses her 40+ years of K-College level teaching experiences and a PhD in Education to teach this art through in-class experiences in and around the state of Michigan, through on-line instruction, and with art quilt books from Fox-Chapel Publishing. 

Date: Friday, February 14 at 10:00 am - 4:30 pm or Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Class Fee: $40
Kit Fee: $30, payable day of class to instructor

Instructor: Dr. Susan Kruszynski

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Baby Bella with Special Guest, Nancy Kloster
Feb
21
to Mar 7

Baby Bella with Special Guest, Nancy Kloster

Join Certified Quiltworx Instructor Nancy Kloster to learn the foundation paper piecing techniques of Judy Niemeyer. This Quiltworx Baby Bella Pattern was designed as a beginner pattern to introduce quilters to paper piecing. The project does take a little time and introduces quilters to several Quiltworx techniques, but all of the seams are straight, there are no Y-seams or curved seams, and the result is an adorable miniature lone star block for you to enjoy.

Date: Friday, February 21, 28 and March 7, 2025
Time: 10:30am - 3:30 pm
Fee: $130.00, plus supplies
Certified Instructor: Nancy Kloster

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Laura Heine Pattern Techniques
Feb
22
10:00 AM10:00

Laura Heine Pattern Techniques

Everyone is crazy about these beautiful and totally unique collage patterns by Laura Heine. Join Lisa for this comprehensive lecture/demo where she will teach you everything you need to know such as the supplies needed, choosing and prepping your fabrics, assembling your quilt, and even how to quilt it. Lisa has made well over 30 of these collage quilts and will bring many of hers for you to study. You will come away excited and confident to begin your own collage quilt journey.

Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm OR 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Lisa B.

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Unlock Your Creativity with BERNINA Feet: A 2-Day Hands-On Workshop with Sylvain Bergeron
Mar
10
to Mar 11

Unlock Your Creativity with BERNINA Feet: A 2-Day Hands-On Workshop with Sylvain Bergeron

Back by popular demand! BERNINA educator, Sylvain Bergeron! Join Sylvain in this engaging workshop designed to elevate your sewing skills! Dive into the fascinating world of BERNINA presser feet, exploring both the familiar and the lesser-known options that can transform your sewing and quilting skills.

In this workshop, you’ll discover a variety of BERNINA feet, gaining practical knowledge through hands-on experience. Sylvain will share invaluable tips and techniques, guiding you as you create a personalized sampler reference book to use in your future sewing adventures.

With feet available for you to try on your machine, you’ll leave this workshop feeling inspired and equipped to take on new challenges.

Feet Covered Include: 1C, 34C, 52D, 4D, 12C, 5, 10D, 20C/20D, 39C, 2A, 10D, 63, 66, 71, 38, 20C/D, 23, 39C, 55, 29C, BSR, 1/1C/1D, 10/C/D, 23, 31, Pintuck Accessory, 46.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your sewing experience and discover the endless possibilities that BERNINA feet have to offer! Sign up today and step into a world of creativity!

Sylvain Bergeron is an Educator with BERNINA of America. He has been teaching sewing, embroidery and software classes for over 25 years. He is an award winning quilter, specializing in abstract embroidered art quilts. He is a firm believer in using the right tools to obtain the best results and to get the most out of his machines. He is known for his engaging and humorous teaching style. After all, sewing is a rewarding craft and should be enjoyed every stitch of the way. (Please note, this class is off-site)

Date: Monday, March 10 and Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $200, includes lunch and kit
Instructor: BERNINA Educator, Sylvain Bergeron

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Unlock Your Creativity with BERNINA Feet: A 2-Day Hands-On Workshop with Sylvain Bergeron
Mar
12
to Mar 13

Unlock Your Creativity with BERNINA Feet: A 2-Day Hands-On Workshop with Sylvain Bergeron

Back by popular demand! BERNINA educator, Sylvain Bergeron! Join Sylvain in this engaging workshop designed to elevate your sewing skills! Dive into the fascinating world of BERNINA presser feet, exploring both the familiar and the lesser-known options that can transform your sewing and quilting skills.

In this workshop, you’ll discover a variety of BERNINA feet, gaining practical knowledge through hands-on experience. Sylvain will share invaluable tips and techniques, guiding you as you create a personalized sampler reference book to use in your future sewing adventures.

With feet available for you to try on your machine, you’ll leave this workshop feeling inspired and equipped to take on new challenges.

Feet Covered Include: 1C, 34C, 52D, 4D, 12C, 5, 10D, 20C/20D, 39C, 2A, 10D, 63, 66, 71, 38, 20C/D, 23, 39C, 55, 29C, BSR, 1/1C/1D, 10/C/D, 23, 31, Pintuck Accessory, 46.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your sewing experience and discover the endless possibilities that BERNINA feet have to offer! Sign up today and step into a world of creativity!

Sylvain Bergeron is an Educator with BERNINA of America. He has been teaching sewing, embroidery and software classes for over 25 years. He is an award winning quilter, specializing in abstract embroidered art quilts. He is a firm believer in using the right tools to obtain the best results and to get the most out of his machines. He is known for his engaging and humorous teaching style. After all, sewing is a rewarding craft and should be enjoyed every stitch of the way. (Please note, this class is off-site)

Date: Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $200, includes lunch and kit
Instructor: BERNINA Educator, Sylvain Bergeron

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Winter Morning or Blues of Winter Fabric Landscape Art 12”x24” with Dr. Susan Kruszynski
Mar
17
to Mar 18

Winter Morning or Blues of Winter Fabric Landscape Art 12”x24” with Dr. Susan Kruszynski

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Dr. Susan Kruszynski, professional educator and author of two books on art quilting, will share with you tips and techniques she uses to make her one of a kind art quilts.

You can chose which kit your would like to make prior to the class. Winter Morning features evergreens with a red border or Blues of Winter features blue tones for the trees and a blue border. The kit contains all materials needed to create a beautiful art quilt of a winter scene; directions, fabrics backed with an iron-on adhesive, and a stretched art canvas for hanging. You supply basic sewing tools.  The wooden frame of the fabric-covered stretched art canvas makes the art quilt attractive and super easy to hang or to set on a shelf.

You will love this form of art and find it easier than you thought possible.

Dr. Susan Kruszynski – lives in Muskegon, Michigan, and is an award-winning art quilt designer, teacher, author, and gallery artist. Feeding her artistic nature, Susan, at age 8, started experimenting with fabrics to produce colorful creations.  She began landscape fiber art design with collage art quilts in 2014.  A native of Michigan, her works, that range in sizes from 3”x5” to 40”x60”, are often inspired by the trees and woodlands along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Susan currently divides her time between creating original collaged art quilt designs,teaching art quilting, marketing this fiber art in shows and galleries, running her Quilting Fabrics in Time business, and only just recently retired as a literacy specialist from Muskegon Community College.  Susan uses her 40+ years of K-College level teaching experiences and a PhD in Education to teach this art through in-class experiences in and around the state of Michigan, through on-line instruction, and with art quilt books from Fox-Chapel Publishing. 

Date: Monday, March 17 or Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Class Fee: $40
Kit Fee: $70, payable day of class to instructor

Instructor: Dr. Susan Kruszynski

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Art Quilt-Fish
Mar
21
to Apr 25

Art Quilt-Fish

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Join Anita to learn the basics of art quilting using a pinning/gluing technique and a simple fish design. This course will take you through the fundamentals of design, color and texture to completion. Please note there is homework before you take the first class. The course is limited to 6 students.

Fish pattern is from the original drawing by Susan Carlson

Date: Friday, March 21, April 4, 11, and 25, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $150
Instructor: Anita LL

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Jungle Magnolia Technique of the Month- Quiltworx - Judy Niemeyer
Apr
14
to Jun 17

Jungle Magnolia Technique of the Month- Quiltworx - Judy Niemeyer

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 Join Quiltworx Certified Instructor Nancy Kloster to learn the amazing Foundation Paper Piecing Techniques of Judy Niemeyer.  The Jungle Magnolia (both wall and queen sizes) include many of Judy’s techniques for paper piecing, including cutting, stacking, chain piecing, curved piecing, strip piecing, smart corners, and appliqué.

Nancy will be available for a FREE Meet and Greet Informational Meeting about the Technique of the Month program Jungle Magnolia Pattern on Monday, April 14 from 10:30am – 12:30pm.  To help us prepare please call to sign up for the FREE Meet and Greet.   

Immediately following the Meet and Greet Nancy will be available to help you with your fabric selections. Once you are signed up you will select which size of the Jungle Magnolia you would like to make and the Ann Arbor Sewing Center offers a 10% discount on your Jungle Magnolia Fabrics and Notions. I appreciate the opportunity to teach and ask you to please support the Ann Arbor Sewing Center with your Workshop purchases.  

There will be 7 Workshops and we will meet once a Month. Class will be limited to 7 students.

 Quiltworx Jungle Magnolia Wall Pattern   80 X 80   $TBD, Payable to Nancy

Quiltworx Jungle Magnolia Queen Pattern    99 X 99   $TBD, Payable to Nancy

Workshop Dates: Monday, May 19, June 16, July 14, August 18, September 15, October 20, and November 17, 2025

Time: 10:30 am -3:30 pm
Fee: $299.00, plus supplies and pattern. Pattern is only available for purchase through Nancy.
Instructor: Special Guest, Nancy Kloster, a certified Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx teacher

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Creative Hand Stitching Basics
Dec
16
10:00 AM10:00

Creative Hand Stitching Basics

Mary-Margaret will cover the basics of hand needlework. She will guide students through needles, threads, and fibers for this popular hand embroidery trend. A variety of stitch types will be covered, including chain stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, and blanket stitch and more, as students stitch along.

Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Mary-Margaret M

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Basic Free Motion Quilting with Christine Schulte
Nov
23
10:00 AM10:00

Basic Free Motion Quilting with Christine Schulte

Special Guest Christine Schulte: Join us in November to learn from pattern designer and quilter Christine Schulte. She’s an expert in free motion machine quilting and invisible appliqué that looks just like hand appliqué. Christine will be joining us all the way from Tennessee! 

This class is dedicated to all of those quilters that say they can't do machine quilting. Well we want to tell you... YES YOU CAN! Learn the basics of free motion quilting on your domestic machine. Come and join Chris Schulte, professional quilter, and discover free motion machine quilting. Chris will teach you the basics of machine set up and technique. You will go on to learn how to transfer designs, tension control and more! Beginners welcome.

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $39.00

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Merry Christmas to Ewe with Christine Schulte
Nov
23
9:30 AM09:30

Merry Christmas to Ewe with Christine Schulte

Special Guest Christine Schulte: Join us in November to learn from pattern designer and quilter Christine Schulte. She’s an expert in free motion machine quilting and invisible appliqué that looks just like hand appliqué. Christine will be joining us all the way from Tennessee! 

Come and join Chris Schulte and learn the basics to make this charming ornament. Techniques included in this class include꞉ strip piecing, blanket stitch applique, basic machine quilting, twisted cord making and more! And the best thing about this ornament?? it doesn’t break when in falls off the tree! If you don’t put up a tree, this also can be used as a little wall hanging through out the year. Beginners welcome.

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fee: $39.00

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Scrapples Invisible Appliqué with Christine Schulte
Nov
22
10:00 AM10:00

Scrapples Invisible Appliqué with Christine Schulte

Special Guest Christine Schulte: Join us in November to learn from pattern designer and quilter Christine Schulte. She’s an expert in free motion machine quilting and invisible appliqué that looks just like hand appliqué. Christine will be joining us all the way from Tennessee! 

You asked for it! Back by popular demand. Create a wonderful “Cupboard Art” potholder while learning Christine’s invisible appliqué technique on your own machine. No one will know you didn’t appliqué the apple by hand (unless they are sitting next to you in class!).

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $39.00

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Basic Free Motion Quilting with Christine Schulte
Nov
22
9:30 AM09:30

Basic Free Motion Quilting with Christine Schulte

Special Guest Christine Schulte: Join us in November to learn from pattern designer and quilter Christine Schulte. She’s an expert in free motion machine quilting and invisible appliqué that looks just like hand appliqué. Christine will be joining us all the way from Tennessee! 

This class is dedicated to all of those quilters that say they can't do machine quilting. Well we want to tell you... YES YOU CAN! Learn the basics of free motion quilting on your domestic machine. Come and join Chris Schulte, professional quilter, and discover free motion machine quilting. Chris will teach you the basics of machine set up and technique. You will go on to learn how to transfer designs, tension control and more! Beginners welcome.

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee: $39.00

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Machine Quilting Bootcamp with Christine Schulte
Nov
21
10:00 AM10:00

Machine Quilting Bootcamp with Christine Schulte

Special Guest Christine Schulte: Join us in November to learn from pattern designer and quilter Christine Schulte. She’s an expert in free motion machine quilting and invisible appliqué that looks just like hand appliqué. Christine will be joining us all the way from Tennessee! 

Think you can’t free motion like a pro? Think again! Come and learn the basics of all aspects of machine quilting while creating this wall hanging. You will learn about batting, transferring a quilt design, marking your fabric, free motion and straight line quilting. If you can quilt on a line, you can create this placemat/wallhanging.

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee: $45.00

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Basic Free Motion Quilting with Christine Schulte
Nov
21
10:00 AM10:00

Basic Free Motion Quilting with Christine Schulte

Special Guest Christine Schulte: Join us in November to learn from pattern designer and quilter Christine Schulte. She’s an expert in free motion machine quilting and invisible appliqué that looks just like hand appliqué. Christine will be joining us all the way from Tennessee! 

This class is dedicated to all of those quilters that say they can't do machine quilting. Well we want to tell you... YES YOU CAN! Learn the basics of free motion quilting on your domestic machine. Come and join Chris Schulte, professional quilter, and discover free motion machine quilting. Chris will teach you the basics of machine set up and technique. You will go on to learn how to transfer designs, tension control and more! Beginners welcome.

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $39.00

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Make Your First Quilt
Nov
4
to Dec 9

Make Your First Quilt

This is your chance to become a quilter! Karen will begin with an introductory session discussing the tools, terms, and skills you will need to make your first quilt. You will be making this small quilt that can either be a small wall hanging or a table runner. In the continuing sessions, she will guide you through the construction of sampler blocks. This is a great opportunity to learn all about quilting!

Dates: November 4, 25, December 2 and 9, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Fee: $39.00
Instructor: Karen B.

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Haystack Cookies From Quiltworx/Judy Niemeyer with Nancy Kloster
Nov
1
to Nov 22

Haystack Cookies From Quiltworx/Judy Niemeyer with Nancy Kloster

The Quiltworx Haystack Cookies Table Runner is an adorable table runner that sews together quickly whether you’re an experienced paper piecer or new to our patterns.  This small pattern includes instructions, yardage information, and foundations papers, along with information on how to expand the pattern to a larger size. This is a great class to dip into the Quiltworx technique with a wonderful instructor!


Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Fee: $55.00
Instructor: Special Guest, Nancy Kloster, a certified Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx teacher

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Summer Breezes 8 x 10 Art Quilt with Dr. Susan Kruszynski
Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Breezes 8 x 10 Art Quilt with Dr. Susan Kruszynski

Dr. Susan Kruszynski, professional educator and author of two books on art quilting, will share with you the most popular of her art quilting classes, Summer Breezes 8”x10” art quilt (the original design).

The super kit contains all materials needed to create a beautiful art quilt of a lakefront scene; directions, fabrics backed with an iron-on adhesive, and a stretched art canvas for hanging. You supply basic sewing tools.  The wooden frame of the fabric-covered stretched art canvas makes the art quilt attractive and super easy to hang or to set on a shelf.

You will love this form of art and find it easier than you thought possible.

Dr. Susan Kruszynski – lives in Muskegon, Michigan, and is an award-winning art quilt designer, teacher, author, and gallery artist. Feeding her artistic nature, Susan, at age 8, started experimenting with fabrics to produce colorful creations.  She began landscape fiber art design with collage art quilts in 2014.  A native of Michigan, her works, that range in sizes from 3”x5” to 40”x60”, are often inspired by the trees and woodlands along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Susan currently divides her time between creating original collaged art quilt designs,teaching art quilting, marketing this fiber art in shows and galleries, running her Quilting Fabrics in Time business, and only just recently retired as a literacy specialist from Muskegon Community College.  Susan uses her 40+ years of K-College level teaching experiences and a PhD in Education to teach this art through in-class experiences in and around the state of Michigan, through on-line instruction, and with art quilt books from Fox-Chapel Publishing. 

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Class Fee: $40
Kit Fee: $45, payable day of class to instructor

Instructor: Dr. Susan Kruszynski

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Make Your First Quilt
Oct
3
to Oct 31

Make Your First Quilt

This is your chance to become a quilter! Karen will begin with an introductory session discussing the tools, terms, and skills you will need to make your first quilt. You will be making this small quilt that can either be a small wall hanging or a table runner. In the continuing sessions, she will guide you through the construction of sampler blocks. This is a great opportunity to learn all about quilting!

Dates: Thursday, October 3, 17, 24 and 31, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fee: $39.00
Instructor: Karen B.

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Oxbow Tote
Oct
3
to Oct 31

Oxbow Tote

Join Debi, as she teaches you some tricks of the trade to make this versatile tote.. great in an every day size or an overnight bag! This zippered top tote bag features an easy-access front pocket, reinforced base, removable crossbody strap, and a roomy interior with a slip pocket. Customize yours by quilting!


Date: Thursday, October 3 (1 pm-3 pm) October 17 (10 am-4 pm), October 31 (10 am-4 pm), 2024

Fee: $59.00
Instructor: Debi V.

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Gilded Christmas Tree Skirt
Oct
2
to Oct 9

Gilded Christmas Tree Skirt

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Give your Christmas decor the wow factor with this contemporary tree skirt that will complement today’s chic decor. Gilded Tree Skirt gives mid-century a nod with its dynamic use of simple shapes and bold stripes. Make this tree skirt in punchy gold black and white or make a traditional, even whimsical style with red and green polka dots. This tree skirt utilizes strip piecing and simple construction techniques with no fussy Y-seams or difficult piecing. Your Christmas tree will dazzle in its new skirt!

Date: Wednesday, October 2 and October 9, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Jaime M

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Creative Hand Stitching Basics
Sep
27
10:00 AM10:00

Creative Hand Stitching Basics

Mary-Margaret will cover the basics of hand needlework. She will guide students through needles, threads, and fibers for this popular hand embroidery trend. A variety of stitch types will be covered, including chain stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, and blanket stitch and more, as students stitch along.

Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Mary-Margaret M

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Summer Breezes 8 x 10 Art Quilt with Dr. Susan Kruszynski
Sep
23
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Breezes 8 x 10 Art Quilt with Dr. Susan Kruszynski

Dr. Susan Kruszynski, professional educator and author of two books on art quilting, will share with you the most popular of her art quilting classes, Summer Breezes 8”x10” art quilt (the original design).

The super kit contains all materials needed to create a beautiful art quilt of a lakefront scene; directions, fabrics backed with an iron-on adhesive, and a stretched art canvas for hanging. You supply basic sewing tools.  The wooden frame of the fabric-covered stretched art canvas makes the art quilt attractive and super easy to hang or to set on a shelf.

You will love this form of art and find it easier than you thought possible.

Dr. Susan Kruszynski – lives in Muskegon, Michigan, and is an award-winning art quilt designer, teacher, author, and gallery artist. Feeding her artistic nature, Susan, at age 8, started experimenting with fabrics to produce colorful creations.  She began landscape fiber art design with collage art quilts in 2014.  A native of Michigan, her works, that range in sizes from 3”x5” to 40”x60”, are often inspired by the trees and woodlands along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Susan currently divides her time between creating original collaged art quilt designs,teaching art quilting, marketing this fiber art in shows and galleries, running her Quilting Fabrics in Time business, and only just recently retired as a literacy specialist from Muskegon Community College.  Susan uses her 40+ years of K-College level teaching experiences and a PhD in Education to teach this art through in-class experiences in and around the state of Michigan, through on-line instruction, and with art quilt books from Fox-Chapel Publishing. 

Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Class Fee: $40
Kit Fee: $45, payable day of class to instructor

Instructor: Dr. Susan Kruszynski

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Summer Breezes 8 x 10 Art Quilt with Dr. Susan Kruszynski
Sep
21
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Breezes 8 x 10 Art Quilt with Dr. Susan Kruszynski

Dr. Susan Kruszynski, professional educator and author of two books on art quilting, will share with you the most popular of her art quilting classes, Summer Breezes 8”x10” art quilt (the original design).

The super kit contains all materials needed to create a beautiful art quilt of a lakefront scene; directions, fabrics backed with an iron-on adhesive, and a stretched art canvas for hanging. You supply basic sewing tools.  The wooden frame of the fabric-covered stretched art canvas makes the art quilt attractive and super easy to hang or to set on a shelf.

You will love this form of art and find it easier than you thought possible.

Dr. Susan Kruszynski – lives in Muskegon, Michigan, and is an award-winning art quilt designer, teacher, author, and gallery artist. Feeding her artistic nature, Susan, at age 8, started experimenting with fabrics to produce colorful creations.  She began landscape fiber art design with collage art quilts in 2014.  A native of Michigan, her works, that range in sizes from 3”x5” to 40”x60”, are often inspired by the trees and woodlands along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Susan currently divides her time between creating original collaged art quilt designs,teaching art quilting, marketing this fiber art in shows and galleries, running her Quilting Fabrics in Time business, and only just recently retired as a literacy specialist from Muskegon Community College.  Susan uses her 40+ years of K-College level teaching experiences and a PhD in Education to teach this art through in-class experiences in and around the state of Michigan, through on-line instruction, and with art quilt books from Fox-Chapel Publishing. 

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Class Fee: $40
Kit Fee: $45, payable day of class to instructor

Instructor: Dr. Susan Kruszynski

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Art Quilt-Fish
Sep
20
to Nov 1

Art Quilt-Fish

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Join Anita to learn the basics of art quilting using a pinning/gluing technique and a simple fish design. This course will take you through the fundamentals of design, color and texture to completion. Please note there is homework before you take the first class. The course is limited to 6 students.

Fish pattern is from the original drawing by Susan Carlson

Date: Friday, September 20, October 4, 11, and 25, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $150
Instructor: Anita LL

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Make Your First Quilt
Sep
10
to Oct 15

Make Your First Quilt

This is your chance to become a quilter! Karen will begin with an introductory session discussing the tools, terms, and skills you will need to make your first quilt. You will be making this small quilt that can either be a small wall hanging or a table runner. In the continuing sessions, she will guide you through the construction of sampler blocks. This is a great opportunity to learn all about quilting!

Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 17, October 8 and 15, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee: $39.00
Instructor: Karen B.

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T-Shirt Quilt
Aug
10
to Aug 24

T-Shirt Quilt

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Do you have a drawer full of t-shirts commemorating sporting, theater, or summertime activities? Memorialize those accomplishments with a quilt that will become a conversation piece.

This class is intended for beginner students with basic sewing skills. Students should know how to use a rotary cutter and ruler, achieve an accurate 1/4" seam, and have a basic knowledge of their sewing machine prior to class.

Date: Saturday, August 10 and 24, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Sue C.
Fee: $32.00

 

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Twirl and Spin Table Runner
Aug
9
10:00 AM10:00

Twirl and Spin Table Runner

Don’t be afraid of working with triangles and diamonds! You will love this fast and fun pattern using a 60 degree diamond ruler to make this adorable runner. You will make strip sets so it goes together in a breeze. Make it out of holiday fabrics for a festive vibe to your table or every day fabrics to match your kitchen. In class, you will learn how to assemble the table runner top.

Dates: Friday, August 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Jaime M

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Demonstration on how to use the Kimberbell Clear Blue Tiles
Aug
3
10:30 AM10:30

Demonstration on how to use the Kimberbell Clear Blue Tiles

Leave your machine at home and join Pan to learn how to quilt your projects in-the-hoop with professional results! With Kimberbell Clear Blue Tiles, it’s easy to stitch through a quilt sandwich of top fabric, batting, and back fabric. Choose allover quilting for a continuous flow, or customize each block with a different design! Because they have the same scale, you can use a variety of tiles on the same project. If you love traditional quilting and would love to do it on your embroidery machine, Kimberbell Clear Blue Tiles are the solution you’ve been waiting for.

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Time: 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Fee: $29.00
Instructor: Pam K

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Creative Hand Stitching Basics
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

Creative Hand Stitching Basics

Mary-Margaret will cover the basics of hand needlework. She will guide students through needles, threads, and fibers for this popular hand embroidery trend. A variety of stitch types will be covered, including chain stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, and blanket stitch and more, as students stitch along.

Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Mary-Margaret M

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Oxbow Tote
Jul
31
to Aug 14

Oxbow Tote

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Join Debi, as she teaches you some tricks of the trade to make this versatile tote.. great in an every day size or an overnight bag! This zippered top tote bag features an easy-access front pocket, reinforced base, removable crossbody strap, and a roomy interior with a slip pocket. Customize yours by quilting!


Date: Wednesday, July 31 (10am-12pm) and Wednesday, August 7 and August 14 (10am-4pm), 2024

Fee: $59.00
Instructor: Debi V.

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Redwood Tote
Jul
10
to Aug 14

Redwood Tote

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Join Debi, as she teaches you some tricks of the trade to make a handmade, not homemade, bag! You will learn ways to make your bags more professional and take your sewing to a new level. This mid sized crossbody tote with from side zippered pocket, back slip pocket, zip top closure and reinforced base will be your go-to bag for everyday use! The handy short handles make for easy grabbing and the crossbody strap keeps your hands free! This is great for traveling and is perfect for keeping organized. You will love this tote!


Date: Wednesday, July 10 (10:00 am - 12:30 pm), July 12 and July 16 (10:00 am- 4:00 pm)

Fee: $59.00
Instructor: Debi V.

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Starbaby with Special Guest, Nancy Kloster
Jun
15
to Jun 29

Starbaby with Special Guest, Nancy Kloster

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 Join Certified Quiltworx Instructor Nancy Kloster to learn the foundation paper piecing techniques of Judy Niemeyer. This adorable Starbaby quilt pattern includes foundation papers to make (4) 16” blocks that create a small lonestar. The pattern includes enough papers to make (2) Starbaby wall quilts. Want to make it bigger? Replacement papers are available if you want to try out one of the larger layouts. This pattern is great for beginners AND … once techniques are achieved …  you can go on to make several additional Quiltworx patterns. Just to name a few … Prismatic Star, The Goodnight Star (one of Nancy’s favorites), Confetti Cake, Rainbow Crystals … and more!

Date: Saturday, June 15 and June 29, 2024
Time: 10:30am - 3:30 pm
Fee: $89.00, plus supplies
Certified Instructor: Nancy Kloster

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Ruler Work on the Home Machine- Basic Shapes with Sue Nickels
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00

Ruler Work on the Home Machine- Basic Shapes with Sue Nickels

In this class, play with your ruler foot and rulers to achieve easy curves and straight lines. This approach will open the doors to many new options for free motion work on the home machine. Sue will start with basic concepts, then continue with cool and creative ideas! Traditional free motion quilting will be added after rulerwork is complete.  Students will work on a small 18” x 18” project provided in a kit. Join in on the fun in this relaxed and informative workshop! 


Kit fee: $40.00 (includes Sue Nickels Straight Line Ruler, marked fabric for top, batting, backing and thread), Please bring $40 for Sue the day of the class.

Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 3:30 pm
Fee: $85.00
Instructor: Special Guest, Sue Nickels

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Fabulous Feathers with Sue Nickels
May
18
10:00 AM10:00

Fabulous Feathers with Sue Nickels

Learn to free motion quilt beautiful feather designs on the home sewing machine. Sue has used the feather design successfully on many of her quilts. The feather is the ideal design for free motion quilting and is easier than you think. First, practice the techniques used to achieve beautiful, consistent and smooth stitches. Next, work on practice pieces to learn all about feathers starting with the basic feather and then moving on to motif feathers and whole cloth type feathers. Finish with fillers that add dimension to the feather. Fall in love with feathers. Please note: Students will work on pre-printed practice squares that Sue provides in a kit.

Kit fee: $15.00 (Kit includes six marked practice squares, Please bring $15 for Sue the day of the class.

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 3:30 pm
Fee: $85.00
Instructor: Special Guest, Sue Nickels

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Make Your First Quilt
May
16
to Jun 13

Make Your First Quilt

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This is your chance to become a quilter! Karen will begin with an introductory session discussing the tools, terms, and skills you will need to make your first quilt. You will be making this small quilt that can either be a small wall hanging or a table runner. In the continuing sessions, she will guide you through the construction of sampler blocks. This is a great opportunity to learn all about quilting!

Dates: Thursday, May 16, 23 , 30 and June 13, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fee: $39.00
Instructor: Karen B.

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Edge to Edge Quilting with your Embroidery Machine
May
4
10:00 AM10:00

Edge to Edge Quilting with your Embroidery Machine

Just in time to finish your holiday projects! If you have ever wanted to quilt with your embroidery machine, then this class is for you! Bring a small quilt “sandwich” and pick some of the designs in the book. You will be amazed at how easy and fun it is! Minimum hoop size is 6" x 10” and a book is required.


Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fee: $32.00
Instructor: Kathy D.

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