Clubs and Monthly Meetings

Farmer’s Wife Quilting and Book Club – With Judy's expert advice make ten 6" blocks every month. The Farmer's Wife is a wonderful book filled with letters and patterns for these blocks. Enjoy the discussions on the lives of these amazing women while you piece your blocks. Bring a sack dinner if you like. Dessert during the break will be provided. 1 session each month. $15 each session. Judy Larson. Book and template set/s required.

Friday, January 13 ~ 5:00 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, February 10 ~ 5:00 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, March 9 ~ 5:00 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, April 13 ~ 5:00 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, May 11 ~ 5:00 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, June 8 ~ 5:00 PM - 9:30PM

Michael Miller Clubhouse – February brings a fun new club to Quilt Country, Clubhouse 2012. Nita will show you the month’s block and tips she has learned as she made her blocks. Each month you will receive a kit AND a bonus pattern. We will have door prizes, a demo, Clubhouse Cash which you can save and use month 12 in a mad spending spree!! The bonus patterns are great with all sorts of projects to enhance your quilt. After the demo you can stay and sew till 4:30.

Kit required. $15 to join. $24.95 per month. Nita Hinshaw.

Sunday, February 12 ~ 1:30PM - 4:30PM

Sunday, March 11 ~ 1:30PM - 4:30PM

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

Sunday, May 20 ~ 1:30PM - 4:30PM

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

Mystery Quilt - Day Class –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. Choose from 3 color selections each month. Pattern included. Kit required. 1 session each month. $15 for class and $60 for kit and pattern. Janis Tilley.

Saturday, January 7 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

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

Saturday, March 3 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

Saturday, April 7 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

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

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

Mystery Quilt - Night Class – Our new evening mystery class begins in January. Join Kim on the 3^rd Friday evening each month for food (dessert), fun and friends. Pattern included. Kit required. 1 session each month. $15 for class and $60 for kit and pattern. Kim Bicksler.

Friday, January 20 ~ 6:30 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, February 17 ~ 6:30 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, March 16 ~ 6:30 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, April 20 ~ 6:30 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, May 18 ~ 6:30 PM - 9:30PM

Friday, June 15 ~ 6:30 PM - 9:30PM

Quilter's Workout – "Workout" every Wednesday of the month at Quilt Country. Come and sew in our 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 fee.10:00AM-5:00PM

Batik Garden – Join the 2012-2014 series beginning April 2012. We decided that we are ready to be finished with the triangle blocks. It is time to move on to something more varied and fun!! The next quilt will be a row quilt. Rows will have pieced and/or appliqué blocks. Don’t worry, fused appliqué is just fine. I would show you what the quilt looks like but we are still working on it!

Our kit includes fabric and directions for 1 section of the quilt. Each month we will offer a batik kit. First section will be available on the 1^st Saturday in April. Registration fee $5. Monthly block fee is $3. Finishing kits available. Stop by and sign up.

Saturday, April 7 ~ all day

Saturday, May 5 ~ all day

Saturday, June 2 ~ all day

The Basics

Beginning Binding – A beautiful binding is the “icing on the cake”. Learn the traditional combination of machine and hand stitched binding, straight of grain vs. bias binding, the purpose of binding, and discuss types of decorative bindings. Machine and book required.1 session. $25. Debbie Coates.

Thursday, February 16~ 10:30 - 2:00 PM

Sunday, April 22~ 1:30 - 4:00 PM

Beginning Needle Turn Appliqué - Learn the basic skills needed to make the beautiful hand appliqué that is so popular. Piece o’ Cake pattern “My Whimsical Garden” with fun fabrics make that dreaded “A“ word a thing of the past. Make a block from the pattern and then you will be able to make the rest of the blocks for the charming quilt. 1 session. $30. Nita Hinshaw

Saturday, January 21 ~ 10:30 – 3:00

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. 6:30PM-9:30PM
Tuesday, March 6, 13, 20, 27, & April 3

Tuesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26, & July 3

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. 6:30PM-9:30PM.
Thursday, Jan 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Thursday, Apr 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24

Quilts & Other Stuff

2 IN 1 – Learn basic appliqué fusing and beginning embroidery stitches in one class! This is a fun project and makes a cute miniature wall hanging. It’s a great way to learn both techniques – quick and easy. $30. Nita Hinshaw

Saturday, February 25 ~10:30-4:30

Amazon Star – This beautiful quilt is easier than it looks. It is a King Size quilt but has lots of large pieces in it. It is a good place to start to learn the techniques Judy uses in her patterns. Eileen is a Certified Judy Niemeyer instructor and will take you through the steps to create this masterpiece. This is an aggressive place to start if you have not taken any of Judy Niemeyer's classes. You will learn the basics of her paper piecing technique, plus try out some easy curved piecing. It is a very big quilt, but worth the time and effort. Eileen has learned additional tips in the many Judy patterns she has completed and will share them with you in the class. $90. Class size limited to 12.

Sunday, Jan. 22, Feb 26 & March 18 ~10:30AM - 4:30PM

Bali Bed Runner – This 2 day class will give you a good start to completing your Bed Runner, or at least a good start on a larger sized project.

This pattern is by Judy Niemeyer, and Eileen is a Certified Judy Niemeyer Instructor. $75.

Friday, January 20 10:30 to 5:00 & Saturday, January 21 ~ 10:30 - 4:30

Diaper Clutch - Cute Purse!!! Oh wait….it’s a diaper bag. Learn how to make this cute diaper clutch that doesn’t look like what it is. Very handy – holds diapers, wipes and changing pad. Perfect gift for that new mom!

Pattern required. $30. Nita Hinshaw. 1 session

Saturday, January 28 ~ 10:30AM – 3:00PM

Eclipse Quilt – Learn curved piecing while making this beautiful quilt. No two Eclipse quilts are ever alike and they are all fun to make. The Many Moons template is an easy, forgiving introduction to curves. Great class for all levels of quilters.1 session. $35. Melissa Clark

Saturday, February 11 ~10:30AM – 4:30PM

Saturday, May 12 ~10:30AM – 4:30PM

Glacier Star, Technique of the Month - Quilt Country is again offering a Judy Niemeyer "Technique of the Month" Glacier Star class. It will be taught by Eileen Urbanek, who is a Certified Instructor for all of the Judy Niemeyer patterns. This time it will be a 3 month program with two (2) techniques taught each month. When you have completed this 3 month program you will have learned all the techniques that Judy has used in her quilts so far, and you will have an understanding that would allow you to try any of her other patterns.

Quilt Country will assist you in selecting your fabric for this project OR you can use the very detailed fabric selection guide that Eileen has created. Class Cost is $90 + $60 for the pattern for a total of $150, which will be divided into the 3 sessions at $50 each session. Class size limited to 12.

Session #1 - Sat., January 28 ~ 10:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Session #2 - Sat., Feb. 25 ~ 10:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Session #2 - Sat., March 24 ~ 10:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Light Rag Quilt - Make the lighter version of the classic Quilt Country rag quilt using cotton fabric and no batting. This will be the perfect weight for spring and summer cuddling. In fact, you might make the Quilt Country Cuddle version which zips together in a flash. No quilting or binding required. Machine in good working order, walking foot, pattern, a rotary cutter with a sharp blade, and fabric require. You don’t need to pre-wash these fabrics, just come ready to work. $25.00. Debbie Coates

Sunday, April 15^th ~ 1:30-4:00

Quilt Country Classics - Each month choose one of two of Quilt Country's classic patterns to make in your own fabrics. The class will walk you through each step of the pattern. These timeless patterns are great skill builders for all levels of quilters. Pattern required. $35. Melissa Clark.

Sunday, January 15 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM Pointless Wonder or Barn Raising

Saturday, February 18 ~10:30AM-4:30PM Barn Raising or Round and Round

Saturday, March 17 ~10:30AM-4:30PM

Round and Round or Log Cabin 9-Patch

Saturday, April 21 ~10:30AM-4:30PM

Log Cabin 9-Patch or Sassy Stars

Saturday, May 19~10:30AM-4:30PM

Sassy Stars or Twinkling Stars

Saturday, June 16 ~10:30AM-4:30PM

Twinkling Stars or Elegant Star

Rag Quilts – This class is designed for any of the Quilt Country Rag quilts. The large block of time is scheduled so you can get a good start on your 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 and go ~ no quilt or binding necessary. Get a head start on your holiday gifts during this time. Machine, walking foot and Pattern required.

1 session. $40. Debbie Coates

Thursday, February 9~ 10:30AM to 4:00PM

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.

Saturday, April 14 ~ 10:30AM to 4:30PM

Thursday, April19 ~ 10:30AM to 4:30PM

Work On Your Judy Project Days - Back by popular demand. Get out those Judy projects that are not completed and bring them in to work on. Eileen will be hanging out at QC on these days and will be available to help you with anything that you get stuck on. OR you can just use this day to work on your project under her watchful eyes.

$10 each day. Eileen Urbanek.

Wednesday, January 25 ~10:30AM-4:30PM

Thursday, January 26 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

Wednesday, March, 21~10:30AM-4:30PM

Thursday, March 22~10:30AM-4:30PM

Wednesday, April 25 ~10:30AM-4:30PM

Thursday, April 26 ~ 10:30AM-4:30PM

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!

www.quiltcountry.com

Longarm Classes

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

Connie Keller, APQS Authorized Dealer/Sales/Service 940.300.1835

ALL CLASSES ARE $150.00

RENT THE MILLENNIUM!

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! Class fee is $150.00 payable by check at the beginning of class. 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.

Call Connie at 940-300-1835 to register

Beginning Classes are 10:00-2:30ish p.m.

Once you have taken the class to rent the Millennium, the charges are $20 per hour with a 2 hour minimum, plus thread, plus whatever else you might need to purchase from the store.

Friday Jan 20

Saturday Jan 28

Friday Feb 17

Saturday Feb 18

Saturday March 31

Tuesday April 10

Saturday April 14

Monday May 14

Tuesday May 15

Friday June 15

Saturday June 16

Tuesday July 10

Wednesday July 11

ADVANCED LONGARM CLASSES

We also offer classes for anyone wanting to expand their horizons. These classes are not machine specific; material covered is useful for shortarm or longarm machine quilters! Freehand techniques, feathers, stabilizing techniques and other more detailed quilting methods are just some of the topics covered in these classes with plenty of hands on time to learn!

Freehand I Longarm Quilting

Learn freehand patterns on the longarm machine and tips to expand your skills! Materials and lunch included. $150.00 ~ 10:00 am – 3:00ish pm Call Connie 940.300.1835

Monday Feb 6

Tuesday April 11

Saturday April 28

Freehand II

Learn even more freehand patterns on the long arm and MORE tips to expand your skills!

Materials and lunch included. $150.00

10:30-3:30 p.m. Carol Morrissey.

Thursday Feb 9

Saturday March 3

Thursday March 29

Thursday April 12

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 ~ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Limit 2 students

Call Krissy at 214-762-8616 to schedule this class

Friday March 23

Quilts of VALOR CUSTOM/ADVANCED

This class requires that you purchase the Quilt of Valor Kit from Quilt Country. Put it together and then come in and quilt it. The kit is a simple 2 panel kit with 2 borders. You piece it all together and I will take you thru CUSTOM quilting this little panel quilt. You will end up with a beautiful piece that you can keep or share with your favorite solider. This class is scheduled as a 2 day class in case we don’t finish the first day. Connie Keller

Friday & Sat. May 18 & 19

Classes available for the CIRCLE LORD

For the Millennium Call Sheila Connolly 940.595.9454

For Lenni Call Doris Ekleberry 940.367.7632

PANTOGRAPH CLASS

Call Dayna Ragland 469.387.8892

Judy Classes ADVANCED/CUSTOM

This “class” is an individual class. You have already put So much time and effort into your beautiful Judy masterpiece and you want to finish it yourself..LET’S JUST DO IT!!!! SOOOOO….If you have already taken the Beginning class AND you have at least 20+ hours of experience on the longarm AND you aren’t scared of anything… I will guide you thru quilting your Judy quilt. We have to schedule a time when you can have at least 2-3 days in a row to work on this baby. The hourly rate will be 40$ per hour. We will work from 9-2 or 3 depending on your level of energy, take a short lunch break and BE HAPPY WITH WHAT WE ARE DOING!!! Connie Keller

Dates are schedule by you as available on the calendar….

Beautiful Backs….. FOR EVERYONE & ANYONE

If you like funky backs or you always have lots of leftovers when you finish the back of a quilt or you just don’t want to buy anymore fabric and just use what you have, but you are not sure exactly what to do…come to this fun little lecture and get some ideas on creative backs for your quilts. $25.00 Connie Keller.

Monday March 5 10-12