Applique by Machine with Rebecca Stahl

Another in Rebecca's series of machine applique technique classes. This adorable floral wall hanging can also be used as a table accent. Class one will provide the applique instruction and the second will provide the finishing techniques.

Dates: Aug. 14 & 28, from 6:30 - 8:30
Price: $16 - pattern required
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Beginning Applique with Jeannie Morris

Treat yourself to an age old art form. Join Jeannie to learn the basics of applique, a variety of techniques and the fundamentals of the hand applique process. This class is geared toward beginners or students with limited applique experience.

Dates: Aug. 12, 19, 26 from 10am-1pm
Price: $36 - pattern required
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BlockWatchers International Mystery

Our most popular club program is planning a "trip" and we are inviting you to come along! Club meetings are on the first Monday evening or the first Thursday morning of each month. Your $18 club dues entitle you to 4 meetings, Feb. through May, free handouts for a different project each month, and "EXTRA's" that include small projects, recipes and easy to make items.

If you are up for a fun filled adventure, pack your sewing bags, grab your sewing machine and get ready to "travel". We will visit a different country each month, without leaving home. karen will be your tour guide, provide your passport, and select your destinations.

Fabric kits for the featured project will be available to purchase. You will ahve the opportunity to "upgrade" your project to a larger size or join Karen for a "side trip" on the second Thursday of the month to actually sit and sew. We plan to "cross the border" as often as possible and have plans for very nice perks for the frequent flyers in our group.

Registration is required for this program, so don't hesitate, once all the seats are filled we will not have room for more!

Dates: Mon. 7pm or Thurs. 10am June through September
Price: $18.00
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Christmas in July

New product, new projects, new books and patterns! Get the jump on your holiday stitching with the best selection of feature fabrics from the top manufacturers as well as the largest selection of coordinates in the area. We are going red and green the week of July 21st - 26th with a few snowflakes sprinkled in! Happy Hour will feature Holiday theme projects!

Dates: July 21st - 26th
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Crazy Nines with Polly Marsh

Slice and dice with a twist! This nin block project is far easier than it looks. Polly's sample has the look of stained glass, but this cut and sew, cut and sew technique can easily have a contemporary look, a garden feel or a crazy patch flavor depending on your fabric selection.

Dates: July 19 from 10am - 1pm
Price: $16
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Crazy Patch Sweatshirt with Janey Durnell

Start with a sweatshirt and some fat quarters of your favorite fabrics. The sweatshirt will become the base of your jacket and create just enough patchwork to fit. the Finished project looks far more complicated than it really is. Expect compliments to follow you wherever you go!

Dates: Aug. 23 & Sept. 6 from 1pm - 3pm
Price: $16 - pattern provided
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Fabric Folding with Lori Fedorick

Join Lori to explore this origami style technique as it applies to fabric. Learn to fold and stitch a sampler of flowers, blocks and other uniwue shapes that will add dimension to your quilts and wearable projects.

Dates: June 21 from 1pm - 4:30pm
Price: $20
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Happy Hour

Every Monday evening June through August from 5pm - 7pm. Join us for drinks, demos, make-it take-it and the usual good time! Summer is made for fun. We've decided to make this one extra special with Happy Hour! Each Monday we will feature a different demo and make it take it, just for fun! The projects will include foiling, discharge dying, bead making, fabric printing, fusible fibers and lots more. Things that you may never try on your own. Stop by, get your fingers dirty, have a little fun!

There is no fee for the program, we just need to know that you plan to attend so that we can have your supplies available. Call the shop to make a reservation and we will guarantee that the supplies you need will be waiting for you. Drop-ins are welcome, but we can't guarantee a kit will be available unless you let us know that you plan on attending!

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Hand Quilting with Jeannie Morris

This is our most sought after hand work class! Jeannie has a beautiful hand quilting stitch. She will share all of the information you need on needles, thimbles, batting and technique, to improve your hand quilting stitch.

Dates: July 16 & 23 from 10am - 1pm
Price: $18.00
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Hearts and Flowers Applique with Polly Marsh

Make this your summer to bring your hand applique skills to perfection. If you are a complete novice, join Jeannie MOrris for our 3 week Beginning Applique class. If you've done some applique, but would like to improve your technique, then plan to attend one, two or all three sessions. You have seen Polly's beautiful work in our shop samples over the years, and she has graciously agreed to spend her summer in Pittsburgh hosting three applique sesions based on the Hears & Flowers book. The book, which is required for class, contains 12 patterns. Polly has selected one pattern to be featured in each 2 class session. Although the patterns are independent of one another, your applique skills will build with each block. Feel free to enroll in the class of your choice. Stop by the shop to see the entire quilt top. Don't miss this opportunity to study with an applique artist!

Dates: July 11 & 25, Tulip
August 15 & 29, Blue Bells
September, 12 & 26, Clematis
All classes are from 10am - 12pm
Price: $20.00
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Lone Star with Rebecca Stahl

Create this beautiful diamond star project without ever stitching a biased edge. The secret is in the QuiltSmart interfacing. Cut, fuse, fold and stitch. Perfect points, perfect star, what more could you ask?

Dates: May 12 & 19 from 6:30 - 8:30
Price: $16 - pattern required
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Pants Fitting Workshop with Polly Swanson

You deserve the comfort and slimming look that a correctly fitted pant gives you. Come to class with a musling pant shell ready to fit. Once your fittings are complete, learn to make some basic style changes. Add pleats, make pj pants or add pockets. The basic fit carries through to any style. Silhouette Patterns Instructor, Polly Swanson will be teaching. Class size is limited and pattern is required.

Dates: June 16 & 23 from 6pm - 9pm
Price: $59.00 - pattern required
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Miss Rosey with Rebecca Stahl

This is a doubly "charming" quilt! It requires 2 of each 5 inch charm! Large enough to be used as a wall hanging but small enough to be a table topper or doll quilt, this is a perfect summer project.

Dates: July 28 & Aug 11 from 10am - 12pm
July 31 & Aug. 21 from 6:30 - 8:30
Price: $16 - pattern required
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Quilting Olympics

Make plans to join us for the opening games of our own version of The Olympics! Start training now for individual and team events. Mark your calendar, round up your friends to create a team and watch your E-Updates for details! you can count on events that you are all qualified to participate in, lots of fun and valuable prizes!

Dates: Sunday, August 17th from 1pm - 4pm
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Sewing Asylum with Joan Blumer

Join Joan in our classroom space every Tuesday morning for sewing, conversation and fun. You are welcome to work on any project you like; Joan is there to guide you through. (Sewing Asylum will not be held in August, but will resume the first Tues. in September)

Dates: Tuesday Mornings 10am - 12pm
Price: $8 - per week
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Slide Show with Janey Durnell

Everyone loves Terry Atkinson's patterns and this one is no exception. The large squares are the perfect place to show off those wonderful fabrics that you just can't bring yourself to cut into tiny pieces. This project is perfect for beginners that are looking for a larger project or more accomplished quilters that need a quick gift!

Dates: july 17 & 24, from 1pm - 3pm and 6pm - 8pm
Price: $20 - book required
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Three-Six-Nine with Janey Durnell

Three inch block + six inch block = nine inch square. The sum total of these events result in a great looking quilt. Made entirely from Fat Quarters, select the size that meets your needs.

Dates: June 26, from 1pm - 3pm and 6pm - 8pm
July 26, from 1pm - 3pm
Price: $16 - pattern required
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Zippy Convertible Purse with Lori Fedorick

This all day marathon was by far our most popular summer class! The finished project is as wonderful as anything you might find in an upscale boutique! Paced for you to leave with a completed project that includes the outer purse and removable zip lining. Lori's finishing techniques are impeccable. Stop in to appreciate the sample. Don't forget to bring lunch!

Dates: August 16, from 9am - 5pm
Price: $32.00 - pattern required
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