The Art of Quilt Design with Mary Keasler

Saturday, February 4
10:00 a.m. – 11:30
$5 for Members  $8 for Non-Members

Mary Keasler, a nationally known quilter from Cleveland whose unique style of quilting wows judges and viewers alike will show attendees how she “does what she does” in this presentation. In this lecture/demonstration Mary will talk about her techniques for creating the quilted masterpieces that have allowed her to win awards at major quilt shows. This class is suitable for non-quilters as well! Reservations and pre-payment required by Friday, February 3^rd.

How to Care and Maintain Your Featherweight Machine

Saturday, February 11
10:00 a.m. – noon
$8 for Members    $10 for Non-Members

Stan Pegram repairs Featherweight Sewing Machines and we’ve asked him to come in and share tips and techniques on how you can keep your machine in good working order to avoid sending it in to be repaired! With a little basic common sense knowledge you can keep your vintage machine from being sent in for costly repair work. There will be a question and answer session following Stan’s talk. Reservations and pre-payment are required by February 8^th.

Basics of Appliqué with Margaret McLaughlin

Saturday, February 18
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$10 for Members    $12 for Non-Members

Margaret McLaughlin, a skilled artist in appliqué, will teach a beginner class about using appliqué for quilting. Participants will create a small project. You will learn about color selection and project planning while creating a design with curves, circles, bias strips and overlapping in this hands-on project.  All materials will be provided. Reservations and pre-payment required by Wednesday, February 15.

Working with Pre-cuts: Jelly rolls, Charm Packs, Layer Cakes & More

Saturday, February 25
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$20 for Members    $22 for Non-Members

Susan Hyder, from Hyderhangout Quilt Shop, will teach students how to use precuts. You will make a wine cozy, hot pad, and placemats in this class while learning to also use pre-cuts for full size quilts. Reservations and prepayment required by Wednesday, February 22^nd.