Clubs and Monthly Meetings

 

Clothesline Club – If you love 30s fabrics as much as we do you will enjoy this Friday night get together.  Every first Friday night, beginning in March, join Debbie for a free pattern, hand or machine sewing, Darlene Zimmerman’s monthly newsletter and snacks.   Debbie will give you tips and techniques, a little history lesson and you will have fun just sewing together.  Bring your machine or handwork.  1 session each month. $10 each month. Debbie Lautenslager.

Friday, July 11 ~ 6:30PM-9:00PM

Friday, August 1 ~ 6:30PM-9:00PM

Friday, September 5 ~ 6:30PM-9:00PM

Friday, October 3 ~ 6:30PM-9:00PM

Friday, November 7 ~ 6:30PM-9:00PM

Friday, December 4 ~ 6:30PM-9:00PM

 

Freaky Friday – Join us every Friday for an adventure in quilting.   This Friday group will focus on art quilting, creating journal quilts and learning new techniques.  Of course you can also bring any traditional quilting projects too.  

The 1st Friday of each month we will demo or teach a new technique at 10:30.  There is no fee for this class but a small supply fee may be required.

There will be no class Friday, July 4.  Instead the class will be held on Friday, July 11.

Freaky Friday Sew-In Days

1 session each week.10:00AM-5:00PM.

Freaky Friday Demo Days

Friday, July 11 ~ 10:30AM – till…

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Gifts Galore –  Each month make a great gift.  The class will include all of the supplies needed to complete the project.  A yummy snack will also be provided! 1 session each month, July - November.  $25.  Debbie Lautenslager and Sandy Brawner

Friday, July 18 ~ 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Friday, August15 ~ 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Friday, September 19 ~ 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Friday, October 17 ~ 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Friday, November 21 ~ 7:00PM – 10:00PM

 

Judy Day – Bring your unfinished Judy Niemeyer quilt and sew all day one Sunday a month.  If it has been a while since you have worked on your quilt or need tips to spark your memory then this is the perfect "class". 1 session each month.  No charge. 

Sunday, June 29 ~ 9:00AM-5:00PM

Sunday, July 6 ~ 9:00AM-5:00PM

Sunday, August 17~ 9:00AM-5:00PM

Sunday, September 28 ~ 9:00AM-5:00PM

Sunday, October 19 ~ 9:00AM-5:00PM

Sunday, November 16 ~ 9:00AM-5:00PM

Sunday, December 7 ~ 9:00AM-5:00PM

 

Mystery Quilt – Take a tour of the world with our monthly mystery quilt series.  Join the fun and spend the day with a great group of quilters who like to have a good time.  Snacks, recipes, and maybe a game or two rounds out the day.  Lots of fun!  The class offers a throw size quilt kit each month.  Choose from 3 color selections each month.   Pattern included.  Kit required.  1 session each month.  $15 for class and $50 for kit and pattern. 

Saturday, July 5 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

Saturday, August 2 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

Saturday, September 13 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

Saturday, October 4 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

Saturday, November 8 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

Saturday, December 13 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

 

Project Linus Quilts – Join us on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month to make quilts for Project Linus.   Bring your machine and lunch and join us in this really worthwhile effort.

 

Quilter's Workout – "Workout" every Wednesday of the month at Quilt Country.  Come and sew in our spacious classroom, bring lunch and stay all day.  Bring your UFOs or a special project that you want to finish.  Invite your friends to come workout with you. 1 session each week. No charge.10:00-5:00

 

The Basics

 

Beginning Binding – A beautiful binding is the “icing on the cake”.  This class is designed to teach the traditional combination of machine and hand stitched binding, straight of grain vs. bias binding, and decorative bindings.  Machine and book required.

1 session.  $25.  Debbie Coates.           

Sunday, July 20 ~10:30AM to 2:00PM

Saturday, September 27 ~ 10:30AM to 2:00PM

Tuesday, November 4 ~10:30 AM to 2:00PM

 

Beginning Embroidery – Billie's embroidery is gorgeous and she can teach you all of her tricks to achieve a beautifully embroidered piece every time.  Pattern required. 1 session.  $25. Billie Owens.

Sunday, October 5 ~ 1:30PM - 4:30PM

 

Beginning Hand Appliqué – Love the look of hand appliqué but hesitant to try?   Billie will show you how to achieve wonderful results quicker and easier than you ever imagined. Book required.

1 session.  $25. Billie Owens.

Sunday, August 3 ~ 1:30PM - 4:30PM

 

Beginning Hand Quilting – Learn the time-honored tradition of hand-quilting.  You will learn the techniques for perfect hand quilting creating a block that can be used for a pillow. 1 session. $25.  Alexandra Henry.

Sunday, October 1 ~1:30PM-4:30PM

 

Beginning machine quilting on your small machine - If you would like to quilt on your home sewing machine, this is a class for you. We will cover thread options, marking, stencils, quilting with even feed foot and free motion. Must have sewing experience and be familiar with sewing machine that has ability to drop feed dogs. This class introduces the fundamentals of machine quilting that will enable you to complete your sewing projects and provide a base to develop machine quilting. proficiency.1 session.  $35.  Martha Richard.

Tuesday, July 15 ~10:30AM - 4:00PM
Saturday, August 16 ~10:30AM - 4:00PM
Saturday, Sept. 20 ~10:30AM - 4:00PM

 

Beginning Silk Ribbon Embroidery – Alexandra will teach you the basics of silk ribbon embroidery.  This technique is beautiful on quilts, pillows, and wall hangings, even postcards! 1 session. $25.  Alexandra Henry.

Saturday, October 11 ~ 1:30AM-4:30 PM

 

Fabric Painting for Crazy Quilts - During this class, students will learn techniques for the art of painting on fabric, including shading, highlighting and line work.   Students will complete a small flower project that can be used on a crazy quilt or other items.  

1 session. $25. Alexandra Henry.

Saturday, August 15 ~ 1:30PM-4:30PM

 

Intermediate Silk Ribbon - This class is for those who want to explore silk ribbon beyond the basics.  Students will learn more advanced silk stitching techniques, including coral stitch roses, pistil stitch, twisted straight stitches, and more.  Students will also explore the uses of silk ribbon in landscape quilting, on crazy quilting and on clothing. 1 session. $25.  Alexandra Henry.

Saturday, October 25 ~ 1:30AM to 4:30PM

Free motion quilting on your small machine – Create beautiful quilts using the free motion techniques from Carol.  Learn to create beautiful motifs .  After you gain confidence by quilting straight lines, Carol will teach you to overcome the fear of free-motion quilting. 1 session.  $35.  Carol Morrissey.

Saturday, July 12 ~10:30AM - 4:00PM

 

Quilting 101 – Quilting for beginning sewers.  This quick and easy machine-pieced quilt is a great introduction to quilting if you have little or no sewing experience.  Learn the basic skills of rotary cutting, sewing a straight ¼" seam, matching points and pressing seams.  The last class will cover information on turning your quilt top into a finished quilt.  Adults only, please.  Sewing machine in good, working condition with machine operating manual required for class.  

5 sessions.  Machine only.  $55.  Martha Richard.

Tues. Sept, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 7 ~ 6:30PM-9:30PM

Quilting 102 – Each block of this six-block sampler quilt teaches a different method of machine piecing.  Learn about sashing and the secret of putting on borders for a flat quilt top.  Machine sewing & rotary skills are required.  Adults only, please.   Machine only.  6 sessions. $65.  Includes manual.  Martha Richard.

Thurs. Oct.,16, 23, 30,  Nov. 6, 13, 20 ~6:30PM-9:30PM

Quilts & Other Stuff

 

Accidental Landscapes - Freeform Landscape Miniatures are quick and easy.  No templates, no fuss, just free form rotary cutting and topstitched edges.  Great with batiks! The results are always a pleasant surprise.  1 session.  Machine and pattern required $35. Joan Lush.

Sunday, July 27th, 1:00PM - 5:00PM

 

Beaded Button Class – Create these quick and easy pins with the expert guidance of Carol McLeroy.  Her models will inspire you!  Several types of beads and beading techniques are used in this class.  Carol has great tips and wonderful suggestions to make beading easier. Handwork only, suggested books. 

1 session. $30.  Carol McLeroy.

Sunday, August 10 ~ 1:30 PM -4:30 PM

Sunday, November 9 ~ 1:30 PM -4:30 PM

 

Bella Bella Bargello - Have you seen the rainbow colored bargello quilt that's hanging in the QC classroom and would like to make it?  You'll do some pre-class preparation then in class you'll learn the simple process to create the quilt.  Machine and pattern required.1 session, $35.00.  Joan Lush

Saturday, July 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Children’s Embroidery Class - Children from 8-12 years old will enjoy this class while learning some of the basic stitches of hand embroidery.   This is a good class for beginning embroiderers and the crazy quilt stitchers of tomorrow.

1 session.  $25.00 (includes kit) Alexandra Henry.

Tuesday, August 5 ~ 1:30 PM -4:30 PM

 

Color Class - Have you ever struggled with color and value in your quilts, or had a quilt lacking the visual “punch” you thought it would have?  Then this is the class for you.  Alexandra takes students through the mystery of color theory and how it applies to quilting.  This is a practical hands-on class through a series of exercises with color.  Students will be constructing a color reference book with this class.  Three 3 hour sessions, $45.00. Alexandra Henry.

Sunday, July 6, 13 & 27 ~ 1:30PM – 4:30PM

 

Fabric Box – Create a unique box from your favorite fabric.  Add a few fibers, beads, and buttons and voila, you have a beautiful creation!

1 session. Machine required. $30.  Carol McLeroy.

Saturday, July 26 ~ 1:30 PM -4:30 PM

 

French Braid Quilts – This is a new twist to an old favorite.  It is a fast and easy project and has so many variations that you will not be able to do just one.  1 session. $35. Eileen Urbanek.
Saturday, September 13 ~ 10:30AM to 4:30PM

Miniature Foundation Pieced Pineapple – This little Pineapple quilt is so addictive you'll want to make one for all of your friends.  Nine blocks can be made with just two fat quarters!  But why stop there?  Get creative, add a border and see what you come up with!  It's especially fun with the color play you get from batiks.  Patterns for 12 blocks included in class.  1 session. $25.  Sharon Renick

Thursday, September 11 ~ 1:00PM to 3:30PM
Thursday, October 9 ~ 1:00PM to 3:30PM

One Block Wonders – A new twist on Stack N Whack technique.  Pattern book by Maxine Rosenthal.  Just imagine a watercolor Stack N Whack and you have the idea.  It is not as hard as it looks and making it with the group will make it even more exciting to see all the possibilities.

1 session.  $35.00.  Eileen Urbanek.

Saturday, August 23 – 10:30AM-4:30PM

 

Personal Samplers –This is a wonderful, carefree method of creating small personal samplers for someone special.  Learn a bit of embroidery, beading, raw edge appliqué and how to stitch shisha mirrors.  Create a shrink art label and more.  Handwork only.

1 session. $30.  Sandy Brawner. 

Saturday, August 22 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

 

Rag Quilts – This class is designed for any of the Quilt Country Rag quilts.  These quick and easy quilts are great fun and the beauty of them is when you clip the seams you are done!  Just wash & go~no quilting or binding necessary. Machine and pattern required. 1 session.   $40.  Debbie Coates

Saturday, September 20 ~10:30AM to 4:00PM

Thursday, October 7 ~10:30AM to 4:00PM

Saturday, November 22 ~ 10:30 AM to 4PM

 

Scrap Bag Shadow Boxes – The class is the perfect opportunity to actually use those beautiful fabrics tucked away in our stash. Although this quilt looks complex it is really a simple quilt that begins with one “focus” fabric and then utilizes lots of scraps or stash.  Book & machine required.

1 session. Debbie Coates $40.00

Saturday, July 12 ~ 10:30AM to 4:0 0PM

Tuesday August, 12 ~ 10:30AM to 4:00PM

 

(Finish Your) Stack and Whack OR One Block Wonder – I know you have them..... Started but never finished. Now is the chance to dig them out and bring them and get some help on figuring out how to finish them up.  Eileen can help you with any of the patterns from the Bethany Reynolds book.  If you have Stack N Whack projects from other pattern authors that you are stuck on, give me a call and I will see if I can help with those also.     Book and machine required. 1 session.  $35.  Eileen Urbanek.

Saturday, August 9  ~ 9:30AM – 4:30PM

Saturday, November 15  ~ 9:30AM – 4:30PM

 

T-Shirt Quilt – Make a one of a kind quilt using your

T-shirts.  Janis will show you how to cut and fuse your t-shirts, how to design your quilt, cut out designs from your shirts and fuse your shirts for the best results.  Then sew your quilt together.  Machine & booklet required. 1 session. $40. Janis Tilley.

Thursday, September 18 ~ 10:30AM to 4:30PM

Saturday, September 27 ~ 10:30AM to 4:30PM

 

Longarm Classes

To register call at the number associated with the class below or stop in the Longarm Studio at Quilt Country.

 

Beginning Longarm Quilting – Take this beginning longarm class to learn how to load a quilt and use the machine so you can rent our APQS machines! Along with the class instruction on how to use the APQS Millennium you will receive; (1) lunch (2) a set of zippers to shorten your rental time, and (3) a handout with all information for you to refer to after the class, complete with information about longarm quilting websites. $150. 

Call Connie at 940-300-1835 to register

Saturday, July 19 ~ 10:30AM-2:30PM

Monday, August 4 ~ 10:30AM-2:30PM

Friday, September 5 ~ 10:30AM-2:30PM

 

Custom Longarm Quilting – A starter class in custom longarm quilting. We’ll learn about stitch in the ditch, more complex freehand patterns and many marking methods! Materials and lunch included.

Call for schedule. $150.00.

Call Krissy at 214-762-8616 to register.

Friday, June 27 ~10:30AM– 3:30PM

 

Feathers! – Learn 3 different ways to create stunning feathers and variations of each. We’ll also cover feathering shapes and filling specific areas. Some experience helpful but not necessary. Materials and lunch included. Call for schedule. $150.00. 

Call Krissy at 214-762-8616 to register.

Saturday, May 24 ~ 10:30AM-3:30PM

 

Freehand Longarm Quilting – Learn tons of freehand patterns on the longarm machine and tips to expand your skills! Materials and lunch included. $150.00

Call Krissy at 214-762-8616 to register.

Thursday, June 26 ~10:30AM– 3:30PM

Saturday, July 26 ~10:30AM– 3:30PM

Friday, August 22 ~10:30AM– 3:30PM

Saturday, September 6 ~10:30AM– 3:30PM

Friday, September 26 ~10:30AM– 3:30PM

 

Class Registration Policies

Payment in full is required at the time you register.  You may register by phone or come by.  A supply list will be given when you register along with one full discount card.  You may use the card to purchase your supplies for class or save it for a later time.  If you cancel 7 days before class you may receive a full refund or transfer your fee to another class.  If we cancel at any time, your deposit will be refunded. 

No children or guests allowed in class.

Due to common allergies, do not wear perfume in class.

After unloading your class supplies, please move your car out into the parking lot.

Thanks and enjoy your class at Quilt Country!

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