Monthly Classes

These classes are offered every month throughout the year and can be joined at any time. Flexibility is the key to these classes as you decide how many and how often you would like to come.
A thimble will lead you to Class Requirements.
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Paper Piecing

Jennifer will show you how to enjoy paper piecing with practical tips and tricks.  Bring a pattern of your own or choose from one of the many wonderful Judy Neimeyer patterns available. 

Dates: Mon. Jan 2, Feb 6, March 5, April 2  Time: 9 – 12  Teacher: Jennifer

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American Beauty

This 12 block quilt uses Marti Michel templates for accuracy and ease of construction.  Kits are available for this class or choose your own arrangement of fabrics. 

Dates:  Mon. Jan 2, Feb 6, March 5, April 2   Time: 1 – 4 p.m.  Teacher: Sue P

 

American Beauty

Work with Wanda

Select one of the many quilt patterns Wanda has designed and create a uniquely Canadian quilt.  Muskoka Rocks, Canada Eh or Northern Exposure are just a few of the many designs to choose from.  

Dates: Tues. Jan 3, Feb 14, March 6, April 3,  Time: 9 – 12 Teacher: Wanda M.

 

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Classic Santa

Make a Santa and a pieced block every month.  Thangles will be your best friend while making the half square triangles used in this classic quilt.  The Santas can be machine or hand appliquéd.  

 Dates: Tues. Jan 3, Feb 7, March 6, April 3   Time: 1 – 4 p.m. Teacher: Sue P

 

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Hand Applique

Learn the basics and more from Clara while enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of other appliquers while your work on a project of your choosing. 

Dates: Wed. Jan 4, Feb 8, March 7, April 4  Time: 9 – 12 or Fri. Jan 6, Feb 10, March 9, April 13 Time: 9 – 12  Teacher: Clara

 

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Pam Bono

Pattern designer Pam Bono challenges all of us who love to machine piece.  Her intricate patterns give way to stunning blocks and quilts.  Choose from one of her many patterns or books.

Dates: Thurs. Jan 5, Feb 9, March 8, April 5   Time: 9 – 12  Teacher: Merilyn

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Jinny Beyer Flower Garden

Each month we will paper piece our way through the garden.  Each block builds on skills learned in the previous month.  The lattice sashing  will be worked on throughout the year.

Dates:  Thurs. Jan 5, Feb 9, March 8, April 5    Time: 1 – 4 p.m. Teacher: Sue

 

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Open Class with Sue B

Continue working on a project you may have started with Sue B. or start one of her many favourites which we didn’t have time to offer this session like Celtic, Stratavaious or The Night Before Christmas  

Dates: Fri. Jan 6, Feb 10, March 9, April 13 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.  Teacher: Sue B

 

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SeW Squared

A new Block of the month class for those who have tried the square in a square method and for those who have not.

 Tuesday Jan 17, Feb 21, March 20, April 17 Time: 9 – 12 or 1 – 4 or Sat. Jan 14, Feb 11, March 10, April 14 Time: 9 – 12  Teachers: Sue B & Wanda M.

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collaboration

SeW Squared Open Class

This class is an open session for finishing a project using the Square in a Square method or for learning how to use the Square in a Square technique on one of the many projects available. 

Dates: Wed. Jan 4, Feb 1, March 7, April 4 Time: 1 – 4 p.m Teachers: Sue B & Wanda M.

 

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Mystery Quilt continues

Our mystery started this fall, but if you would like to get in on the mystery there is still time to catch up. 

Dates: Mon. Jan 16, Feb 13, March 19, April 16 Time: 9  or 11 a.m. 

 

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A finished quilt from last year.

Thimbles & Things Club

Join this new once a month club where you will learn new techniques and get a block pattern each monthwhich can be put together to make a queen size quilt. You get to choose the fabrics for the monthly blocks. All sewing will be done at home, this is just a fun demo class.

Dates: Thurs Jan 26, Feb 23, March 29, April 26 Times: 9:00, 11:30, 2:00, & 7:00pm

Year fee $30 + additional monthly fee

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Marti & Me Club

Sue & Wanda will be demonstrating a new technique and you get the chance to make and take a small project.  If you love the technique, instructions will be provided to make a table runner, lap quilt, or larger! 

 Wed. Feb 29, March 28, April 25 Time: 1 – 4p.m.

 

 

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Evening Class

This open classroom is to work on any project.  I am here for help , consultation, whatever! 

Dates: Tues. Jan 3, 10, 17, Feb 7, 14, 21 March 6, 13, 20 April 3, 10, 17 Time: 7 – 10 p.m. $15/class  Teacher: Sue P.

 

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Learn to Sew

This weekly class for children will teach them how to use their machine, cut out patterns and make neat projects!  Classes start Jan 9  Ages: 8 – 16

Monday 4 – 5 p.m. Fee: $10/week Teacher: Sara deVries

 

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Quilt in A Day

If you hate to cut your fabric, but love to sew try this one day class where you will get most of your quilt top done because we do the cutting for you! This is a mystery quilt day so I can’t tell you what the quilt will look like – but you will like it! Your choice of size & fabrics.

Date: Saturday Feb 4  or Tues. April 10  Time: 9 – 4 (different quilt each class!) Fee: $30 Snacks provided Teacher: Sue & Joanne

 

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Pfaff Club

Every month a new technique will be worked and these blocks can then be combined to make into a pillow or jacket or something of your own design! These sessions are for new Pfaff owners who have purchased their machine through thimbles & things. There is no charge for the classes, but registration is required. 

Dates: Sat. Jan 28, Feb 25, March 31, April 28  Time: 10 – 12  or Tues. Jan 31, Feb 28, March 27, April 24  Time: 7 – 9p.m.

 

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Hoopsisters

This year the hoopsisters project is called Goosetracks.  This project is for anyone who has an embroidery machine as the design is in multi formats.   

Dates: Mon. Jan 23, Feb 27, March 26, April 30 Time: 9 – 12  or 1 – 4 p.m. $150/year Teacher: Jody

 

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Stitcher’s Garden

Beautiful flowers are created using machine quilting & appliqué.  Many different feet will be used and gain knowledge on how to utilize decorative stitches on your sewing machine. Uses lots of scraps and fat quarters.10 sessions

Dates:  Fri. Feb 24, March 23, April 27  Time: 9 – 12   $125/year  Teacher: Judy/Jody

 

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