May - August 2016 Schedule 2190 First Street, Livermore CA 94550

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Folk Art ClubThis friendship group is a once a month opportunity to sew with friends, share projects and work together to improve your skills and techniques. We have a love of all things folk art.

Teacher: Laurie MayLevel: AllDate: Mon. May 16, Jun. 20, Jul. 18, Aug. 15Time: 10-12 p.m.Cost: $5/session

Friendship ClubThis once a month friendship group meets to work on their own individual projects.

Teacher: Melissa GrechLevel: AllDate: Fri. May 27, Jun. 24, Jul. 22, Aug. 26Time: 5-11 p.m.Cost: $15/session

Jo’s ClubYou are invited to step back in time to join an old fashioned gathering at the shop. Jo’s Little Women Club projects are only available by joining the club. Projects are small but sharing and

fellowship is big. New members are welcome at any time.Teacher: Mary Ann JonesLevel: Date: Thurs. May 5, Jun. 2, Jul. 7, Aug. 4 or Sat. May 14, Jun. 11, Jul. 9, Aug. 13Time: 10-12 p.m.Cost: $25

Jo’s Sewing DayCome the last Thursday of each month for a chance to work on your projects which are already in progress and/or to learn some new techniques. Teacher: Mary Ann JonesLevel: AllDate: Thurs. May 26, Jun. 30, Jul. 28, Aug. 25Time: 10-4 p.m.Cost: $10/session

Lisa’s Finishing School for Wayward QuiltersIs one of your goals for 2016 to “Finish your Quilt Projects”? Then join Lisa and work on your projects. Lisa will be on hand to assist with any quilting questions.

Teacher: Lisa NortonLevel: AllDate: Sat. May 7, 21, Jun. 4, 18, Jul. 2, 16, Aug. 6, 20Time: 5:15-11 p.m.Cost: $15/session

Mary Ann’s ClubThis club is for finishing up any of my quilts that we have done but you would like some help or time to sew. This is also an opportunity for you to start one of the prior quilts I have taught. If you are starting a new project the class fee is $25/session.

Teacher: Mary Ann DonnellyLevel: AllDate: Wed. May 11, Jun. 8, Jul. 13, Aug. 10 OR Fri. May 20, Jun. 24, Jul. 8, Aug. 19Time: 10-3:30 p.m.Cost: $15/session

Sew’n Wild OaksThis is a day to get Sewn on Your Wild Oaks projects! A new or interesting technique will be demonstrated at the beginning of each class session. Bring a new project to the class or spend the time finishing up a quilt from one of Lynn’s classes or patterns.

Teacher: Lynn WilderLevel: Date: Tues. May 10, 24, Jun. 7, 28, Jul. 12, 26, Aug. 9, 23Time: 10-4 p.m.Cost: $20

Thursday ThimblersJoin Carrie and friends and do some stitching. This group originated as a hand quilting group but has expanded to include

much more!Teacher: Carrie BrittenLevel: AllDate: Thurs. May 12, Jun. 9, Jul. 14, Aug. 11Time: 10-2 p.m.Cost: $5/session

Vintage PleasuresCome and join Sandy for a fun day of sewing, sharing ideas and

projects. There are mini projects and a sew along using Lori Smith’s patterns.Teacher: Sandy CloseLevel: AllDate: Tues. May 17, Jun. 21, Jul. 19, Aug. 16Time: 10-2 p.m.Cost: $10/session

Wimpy All NighterHave a UFO that you just need to find time to finish? Stuck on how to get a particular project going, or need help getting past a problem point? If so, come sew the night away with friends! Bring

your project boxes and Erica will help you get those quilts done in no time!Teacher: Erica von HoltzLevel: AllDate: Fri. Jun. 10, Jul. 8, Aug. 12Time: 6-midnightCost: $15/session

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Antique ToysJoin Sandra and complete the remaining blocks in the antique toys patterns. Each month students will work on a block. Learn

to piece the background, appliqué by hand or machine, and learn easy embellishments with ink for realistic effects. Teacher: Sandra MollonLevel: Date: Sun. May 15, Jun. 5, Jul. 17, Aug. 7Time: 12-3 p.m.

Cost: $150

Argyle BargelloThis is a big quilt, but very bold and very beautiful. The trick to making this quilt is strip piecing.Teacher: Jim HahnLevel: Date: Sat. May 28Time: 10-4 p.m.Cost: $65

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Baltimore AutumnThe making of the Baltimore Autumn quilt blocks by machine embroidery. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work, there is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. Some places I add to these blocks which you can do also

or you can keep them as they are! The fun is watching how all the blocks turn out. Most of the designs are sized for a 200mm width hoop. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: All Date: Fri. May 20, Jun. 24, Jul. 8, Aug. 19 Time: 10-3:30 p.m. Cost: $100

Baltimore Album AdvancedThis is for the advanced student who is ready to move to new Baltimore Album blocks I have designed. A new block will be presented on average every two months. Techniques such as

inking, beading, and embroidery will be presented. The finished quilt will be a lasting heirloom. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6 Time: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $120

Baltimore Album BeginningCreating your heirloom Album style quilt is not as difficult as you

may imagine! Sandra takes each step and demonstrates and simplifies the techniques so that even if you are new to appliqué, you will be surprised at what you can do.Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6 Time: 1-5 p.m.

Cost: $120

Bee in a BoxAre you ready for a Quilting Bee in a Box? This is a mystery quilt class, there will be two fabric choices for you to choose from. The project will be revealed step by step.Teacher: Melissa GrechLevel: Date: Sat. May 14 or July 9Time: 12:30-6:30 p.m.Cost: $100/class

Store Hours Monday-Friday: 10am-5:00pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 11am-3pm

Store will be closed Dec. 24-27, Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Jan. 6 for inventory and Easter, March 27.

Beginning Hand AppliquéThis is a one day introduction to hand appliqué, using “A Song in my Heart”. Students will learn the fast starch-turned method of preparing appliqué shapes and glue-basting the shapes into place, and hand sewing using the invisible tack stitch. Additionally,

students will learn a simple hand embroidery stitch to embroider the vine. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Fri. Jul. 29 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $45

Beginning SewingThis class will help students confidently gain the basic skills required to complete simple projects such as aprons, tote bags, placemats, etc. You will learn to read a pattern, pattern layout, fabric cutting, marking and garment construction.Teacher: Jenn EllisLevel: All

Cost: $65/class

Date: Wed. May 4, 11, 18, 25 Date: Fri. May 6, 13, 20Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Time: 10-2 p.m.

Date: Wed. Jun. 1, 8, 15 Date: Fri. Jun. 3, 10, 17Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Time: 10-2 p.m.

Date: Wed. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 Date: Fri. Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Time: 10-1 p.m.

Bird Walk Bite SizeCommitting to a full sized quilt too much? Try a Bite Size Quilt. Learn a new tip, trick, or technique every month. Finish off the block or save the monthly blocks to make the “Bird Walk” quilt.Teacher: Lisa NortonLevel: Date: Sun. May 22, Jun. 28, Jul. 10, Aug. 14Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $25/session

Bite Size Finishing SchoolTime to catch up on some of the Bite Size blocks! If you have any unfinished or missing blocks from the last 3 years of Bite Size classes, join me for a fun day of finishing up.

Teacher: Lisa NortonLevel: Date: Sun. Jul. 17Time: 10-5 p.m.Cost: $25

Come Quilt with JillJill will be offering a 3 day workshop and will teach every aspect of machine

quilting on your domestic machine. This is a great opportunity to really hone your machine quilting skills and become a confident and creative machine quilter. Jill has original patterns that you will use to create your heirlooms of tomorrow. This has become a very popular workshop so don’t delay in signing up. Space is limited to one person per table so you will have plenty of room to spread out. All skill levels are welcome.Teacher: Jill SchumacherLevel: AllDate: Fri. Jun 10-Sun. Jun. 12Time: 10-5 p.m.Cost: $200

Diamond DustThis is an exquisite quilt that is easier to make than it looks, but some quilting experience is needed to understand how it all goes together. The instructions have been reworked to make them

easier and less wasteful. This quilt will look amazing in any colorway with light and dark contrast.Teacher: Jim HahnLevel:Date: Sun. Aug. 21, 28Time: 11-3 p.m.Cost: $65

Feed SacksThis is an easy, easy quilts that is perfect for absolute beginners. It is done with strip piecing (upgraded piecing instructions

provided) and two other units and that’s it. You can make this top easily in one weekend. Also makes an easy quilt to have on hand for gift giving.Teacher: Jim HahnLevel: Date: Sun. Jun. 5Time: 11-3 p.m.Cost: $45

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Class Supply List: There is a Class Supply List for every class, provided by the teacher. Please have your supplies prior to class. All books, patterns, and supplies for all classes are available at the store.

Class Policy: All classes must be paid for when you sign-up. Unless noted, you must cancel 5 days prior to the first class to receive a store credit. If we cancel a class you will receive a refund in the method which you paid. We ask that during a class, you turn all cell phones off. We are unable to accommodate guests/children during classes.

Return Policy: All sales are final on books, pattern, and fabric. Gifts and other items require a reciept for returns within 30 days.

Levels:Beginner Beginner Plus Intermediate

Four Sided PlacematThis four sided placemat is perfect for those little ones in your life.

Get a jump start on some Christmas gifts as you learn the trick to this placemat.Teacher: Melissa GrechLevel: Date: Thurs. Aug. 18Time: 10-12 p.m.Cost: $20

Free-Motion Quilting with RulersDisappointed in your free-motion quilting? Rulers made especially for your home sewing machine can turn your quilting

into smooth even designs. Prior free motion experience required.Teacher: Suzi DillingerLevel: Date: Thurs. Jun. 16, 23 Time: 10:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $85

Gingerbread ChristmasGet a head start on your Christmas Stitching! Join Tracy Souza

of Plumcute Designs ™ for a fun-filled day of stitching, stories, and laughter. All levels of stitchers welcome.Teacher: Tracy SouzaLevel: AllDate: Wed. Jul. 20Time: 10:30-2:30 p.m.Cost: $45

Happy Birthday Bench PillowLearn the fusible appliqué method while making this fun Birthday

Pillow from Kimberbell Designs.Teacher: Melissa GrechLevel: Date: Wed. Jun. 22Time: 5-8:30 p.m.Cost: $35

Happy TrailsThe making of the Happy Trails quilt blocks by machine embroidery. No hand or machine appliqué. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work, there is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. Some places I add to these blocks which you can do also or you can keep them as they

are! The fun is watching how all the blocks turn us. Most of the designs are sized for a 200mm width hoop.Teacher: Mary Ann DonnellyLevel: AllDate: Sat. May 21, Jun. 25, Jul. 16, Aug. 20Time: 10-5 p.m.Cost: $100

Heritage QuiltIt is easier than you think to make this large, heirloom-style quilt. There are only three different blocks in the entire quilt. You will

learn precision piecing while making the star blocks for Heritage.Teacher: Lynn WilderLevel: B+ Date: Sat. Jun. 11 Time: 12:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $65

Impressionistic LandscapeIn this 3 Day Workshop, students will create an original, one of a kind, piece of textile art. Shapes and images in my landscapes are created using a technique of cutting and slicing fabric to create a palette. Layering colorful bits of fabric on batting, adding covering tulle and then machine quilting the entire piece gives an impressionistic style, interest and depth. It is a technique that

every skill level can accomplish and be successful. Helpful if you have some experience doing free motion quilting.Teacher: Nancy RyanLevel: Date: Fri. Jul. 22-Sun. Jul. 24Time: 10-3 p.m.Cost: $200

Introduction to Machine QuiltingLearn to machine quilt, using your home sewing machine. Students will learn to quilt loops and curves, straight lines, free motion designs and a feathered wreath. Learn to stipple plus much, much

more. Learn to pin your quilt and prepare it for quilting. Many tips are shared in this valuable introduction to machine quilting class.Teacher: Jill SchumacherLevel:Date: Sat. Aug. 20Time: 10-5 p.m.Cost: $65

Jelly Roll Race II–3rd AnnualOn your mark, get set, SEW! Join us for our 3rd Annual Jelly Roll

Race II. This quick and easy quilt top can be completed during class! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.Teacher: Lisa NortonLevel: Date: Sat. Aug. 13 Time: 12:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: $45

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Let’s Make a DiehlLet’s work on Kim Diehl projects together to add a warm touch of country to our homes.Teacher: Lynn WilderLevel: Date: Sat. Jul. 30Time: 10-5 p.m.Cost: $45

Lincoln’s WatchLincoln’s Watch uses one block in two color ways to make this magical, timeless kaleidoscope quilt. This could be a great stash buster.Teacher: Paulette WilliamsLevel: Date: Sun. Jun. 26Time: 11-3 p.m.Cost: $45

Lucy BostonThis class will teach you English Paper Piecing in the beautiful Lucy Boston design. You will learn how to select unique fabrics to create an intricate design. You will also learn how to create

different, and beautiful patterns in the blocks when using stripes. This is a very portable, and fun project that can travel wherever you go. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 6 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45

Michael’s VictoryReady to try making miniature quilts? Need to find a project to help you use your scraps? Looking for something that gives

you places to show off your quilting? If so, then this project might be for you! Although the thought of making 1” half-square triangles might seem intimidating, I’ll show you how to use your Star Singles to make 8 perfect units at a time! Teacher: Erica von Holtz Level: Date: Sat. Aug. 27 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $45

Mini PineapplesThis mini quilt uses the Mini Quick Curve ruler. Don’t be

intimidated by curved piecing. The Sew Kind of Wonderful method is fool proof, once you get the hang of it!Teacher: Melissa GrechLevel: Date: Wed. Jul. 27 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $45

Pajama PartyWant a block of time to finish some of those projects looming in your closet/under your bed? Here it is; sew till you drop. We will start with a light dinner and sew until dawn! Come join your friends in an all-night sew-a-thon. I will be there to cheer you along, and help when you get stuck.Teacher: Paulette WilliamsLevel: AllDate: Sat. Apr. 30-Sun. May 1Time: 6 p.m.-5 a.m.Cost: $50

PrimrosePrimrose goes together quickly. We will work on the flower blocks and stems and you can make as many as you wish for several

different sizes. We will perfect your 1/4” seam and those popular sew and fold corners.Teacher: Paulette WilliamsLevel: Date: Sun. Jul. 10Time: 11-3 p.m.Cost: $45

Row by RowLearn to make In Between Stitches “Row” from the 2016 Row by Row nationwide shop hop.

Teacher: Melissa GrechLevel: Date: Fri. Jul. 15Time: 10-4 p.m.Cost: $25

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Salem Witches GuildThis is the second class of four to complete this quilt. Each class you will get another part of the quilt. Each design will be a line

drawing in color and then you will have the opportunity to bring your stitching to life by coloring with inks, crayons, or markers.Teacher: Mary Ann DonnellyLevel: AllDate: Wed. Jul. 6 Or Date: Sun. Jul. 31Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45

Scrappy NinesThis is a handsome and fast quilt for that favorite person in your life. Neutral colors come together using basic block units to create

a stunning quilt you will want in your home. Enhanced instructions will be provided.Teacher: Jim HahnLevel: Date: Sat. Jun. 18Time: 10-4 p.m.Cost: $45

Start QuiltingLearn to quilt from beginning to end. This class will include instruction on rotary cutting, 1⁄4” seam, pressing, assembling

blocks, adding borders, machine quilting, hand quilting, and bindings.Teacher: Lisa NortonLevel: Date: Mon. Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul. 11, 18 Or Mon. Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 12Time: 6-9 p.m.Cost: $85

Suzi’s SchoolhouseDrop-in and bring your own project. Suzi will help with questions and problems. Short demo each class on varied topics.Teacher: Suzi DillingerLevel: AllDate: Thurs. May 5, Jun. 16, Jul. 14, Aug. 11Time: 6-9 p.m.Cost: $15/session

That 70’s QuiltStrip Savvy has many fun quilts you can make out of 2 1/2” strips but this is my favorite. Equally fun for beginners and advanced

sewers. We will work on the basics, cutting accurately, sewing a consistent 1/4” seam and careful pressing.Teacher: Paulette WilliamsLevel: Date: Sun. May 29Time: 11-3 p.m.Cost: $45

The Care & Feeding of Your Singer FeatherweightJudy will be on hand to show you the care and feeding of your Featherweight sewing machine. A hands-on session, including cleaning, maintenance, operation, and repair. Bring your machine and all your Featherweight questions. Judy will share her tips, tricks, and methods to ensure your enjoyment of sewing on your

Singer Featherweight. Enjoy a free-sew time after the lecture. Teacher: Judy WhiteLevel: Date: Sunday, Aug. 7 Time: 3-7p.m. Cost: $45

Think Happy ThoughtsIn this one day class, students will learn to prepare some simple appliqués with turned edges. Make you appliqué look like hand

work in a fraction of the time. Some machine quilting is also demonstrated, and early finishers may give it a try.Teacher: Sandra MollonLevel: Date: Wed. May 18 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $45

T-Shirt QuiltA perfect gift for graduates and athletes. Buy the T-Shirt Quilt book, grab the t-shirts, and come to class. Select any quilt from the book that best suits you and the t-shirts. Teacher: Lisa NortonLevel: Date: Thurs. May 19, 26, Jun. 2Time: 6-9 p.m.Cost: $65

TuffettJoin the tuffet craze, these fun cushions can be made in a variety of colors to match your room or the room of a special person.

Learn to foundation piece as you make a one of a kind tuffet.Teacher: Robin KoenigLevel: Date: Sat. Aug. 27-Sun. Aug. 28Time: 10-1 p.m. (Sat) and 11-3 p.m. (Sun)Cost: $85

Wrapped Clothesline BasketAren’t these so cool? And so easy to make. Whether you use scrappy or all one fabric the baskets turn out great. We’ll start with a small basket and then you can make a tote, floor or table mat,

oval or circular baskets big or small! Teacher: Lisa NortonLevel: AllDate: Sun. Jul. 24Time: 1-5 p.m.Cost: $35 Page 6