Classes |
 | Bali Pop Bargello
Sue has created a Bargello quilt using a Bali Pop! Bali Pops are a collection of 21/2” strips. You could use a Jelly Roll, which is also a collection of 21/2” strips. The end result is stunning. Learn how Sue did it in this two day class and become as hooked on these precuts as the rest of us, that is if you aren’t already! (the quilt is hanging flat in this picture, it is the pattern that makes it look like waves!)
Cost: $ 80.00 |
| Basket of Watercolours
Try your hand at watercolours. The sample quilt was made from the book by Dina Pappas – Watercolor Quilts. Arlene Nicholas has done a beautiful job making this quilt become so realistic and dimensional. There are a number of patterns in the book you can do in class. This technique is very creative and you will learn a lot about colour and value. Class is on Saturday February 12th from 10am – 4pm with a cost of $40.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Bottom's Up - PJ Pants
It's time to step up and get all those planned pajama pants done! Who doesn't have a whole bin of fabric devoted to "I'm going to make pj's out of that". There are those of you lurking out there as well that would love to make pj's but aren't quite sure how. Sue Dimmell will show you how and motivate you to finish them up. This is a fun class that will help you brush up on some skills or learn some new ones.
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 | Braided Table Runner
This is a classy, elegant, timeless table runner. It will soon become your favourite. You can do it in an number of colour schemes depending on your mood, décor or purpose. We have seen it done in a number of different colours and it looks great every time. They make excellent gifts as well and it is never too soon to get started on next year! Sue Dimmell teaches this class on Tuesday February 21st from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $40
Cost: $ 40.00 |
| Breakfast Club
These projects use 21/2” strips but don’t worry if you don’t have any Jelly Rolls, you can cut your own strips from stash. Sue’s samples are mostly made from her stash, she only purchased some background bits here and there. Start now to cut and sort as you have time. This class is meant to be a stash buster. For those of you who have difficulty with “scrappy”, there is some room for control, just ask Sue!
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Day and Night
Day & Night
This technique is just totally awesome! The pattern is made from strips. The illusion is created by using a template. There are variations on making the quilt with two or three contrasting colors. By using 3 or 4 fabric strips the blocks take on a whole new look! It’s all in the fabric choices. Originally it was a difficult paper pieced pattern, but now this time-consuming design has been revamped and made super simple. Two additional projects can be made from the cut-aways. A Mini Star Quilt and Spider Web Quilt are easily made from the scraps. Quilt sizes from table runner to king size. Sue Dimmell will take you through the steps to make this quilt that makes you look like you are a pro, whether you are or not! The class is on Wednesday January 25th or Saturday February 18th from 10:00am – 4:00pm with a cost of $40.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Easy Striped Table Runner
This has easily become our “go to” runner. It is so easy and so fast with amazing results every time! You need a border print (stripe) or make your own striped fabric. A few cuts on a 60 degree angle and you are virtually done. With the off cuts you can make two candle mats or table centres. It is that simple. You can either sew the backing on and turn it right side out or you can bind it if you like. We have made numerous samples and have seen many more completed customer projects and we are pleased every time. Mary Lou is the queen of all border stipe runners so let her show you how to become a loyal follower! Class is on Thursday March 15th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. You will finish the entire runner, quilting and all. Bet you can’t stop at just one, you will never look at border stripes the same again! Cost is $40
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Elaine Quehl - Free Form Curves
Cut curves free hand using a rotary cutter and mat and see how easy it is to sew them together for a truly original design. No measuring required. It looks a lot more complicated than it is! In the half day class you will produce a sample that can be used as a background for an original small quilt (approximately 16” x 20”). The suggested companion class is “Liberated Applique”. It is on the same day in the afternoon. Class is on Saturday March 24th from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Cost is $40
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Elaine Quehl - In Full Bloom
Elaine will explain and demonstrate how she turns her close-up floral photographs into a pattern suitable for creating a fused wall quilt. In this one-day class, students will work from Elaine’s patterns. Four different patterns will be available for sale at a cost of $10 each: wild rose, lily, tulip, or poppy. Visit the floral gallery of Elaine’s website (www.equarelle.ca) to see samples of the flowers. No sewing machine required for this class. Class has limited space so be sure to sign up early. Friday March 23rd from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $80
Cost: $ 80.00 |
 | Elaine Quehl - Liberated Applique
Liberated applique is a convenient technique for “painting” a picture with fabric. This method allows you to focus on creative design without being overly concerned about perfect technique. You will be cutting pieces of your flower and your leaves free hand with scissors, laying out the pieces until you are happy with your design and then glue basting them lightly into place. You will then sandwich the quilt and free motion stitch your flowers and leaves in place. Elaine uses this techinique when she has a lot of pieces to overlap and doesn’t want the stiffness of multiple layer of fusible web. It also allows her the creative freedom to totally focus on “painting” the flower without having to worry about the technical aspect of adhering fusible to whatever part of fabric to be used. You can create a fantasy flower from your imagination or use pictures of flowers as inspiration. This class works well with the class Free Form Curves. Class is on Saturday March 23rd from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Cost is $40
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | For the Love of Log Cabins
Using one of quilting’s best loved author’s – Eleanor Burns, you will discover or perhaps rediscover the log cabin block. It is easily one of the most versatile quilting blocks. The colour and layout variations are virtually endless. This has to be one of those on the list of quilts to make in your lifetime and if you don’t have a list started yet, there is no time like the present! Eleanor Burns writes an amazing book and you will thoroughly enjoy this class. Sue Dimmell is teaching class on Saturday March 10th and 17th from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Cost is $80
Cost: $ 80.00 |
 | French Braid
One great technique, a variety of different looks! LEARN TO USE VALUE: Create glowing effects by choosing a gradated range of fabrics. Super-easy piecing means fast quilt construction. Make it yours with pretty borders, separator bands, and other creative variations. Sue Dimmell will walk you through this classic that is on everyone’s list of quilts to do. Class is on Saturday March 31st and April 7th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $80
Cost: $ 80.00 |
 | Friday Flowers
Arlene Nicholas is going to be teaching machine applique every 2nd Friday of every month with a flower theme. Arlene’s work is absolutely beautiful and she can teach you to do it just like she does! As with our other clubs, come once, come sometimes or get hooked and come every month. Class is the second Friday of the month from 10am – 4pm. Cost is $40 per class.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Hand Quilting
The quilting world is sometimes divided by machine quilters and hand quilters. We think you can be both. We love both methods and both offer something different to the quilter and to the quilt. Sally Borland will show you the joys of hand quilting in this one day class. It is relaxing and peaceful work that can be done inside or outside, in quiet or with your favourite media accompaniment.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | I Spy
Warning – you may become addicted! We have one particular customer that has made the I Spy Quilt into an art form. It is so much fun to collect the fabric to make them. You can make them for girls or boys, young or old. You can do them as quilt as you go to make it easier or you can put the whole top together and then decide what to do. The options with this quilt are many. The fun is great. Bring some extra bits to class and you can even swap with others to get more variety into your quilt. See what we mean about fun?! Shirley Feldman is the teacher on Thursday March 1st from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $40.
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 | International Mystery Club
Wouldn't you rather make a quilt each month instead of a block a month? With our new International Mystery Series class, you can do just that as you make quilts from around the globe! The mystery quilt format keeps the program fun and interesting. We are offering three colour ways each month or choose your own. Each month there's a recipe that ties in with the featured country. The mystery quilts are designed to be able to get the top done in a day!
We cannot show you a picture of these quilts because that would spoil the mystery!! Arlene Nicholas will help you solve the mystery on February 5th, March 4th or April 15th from 10 – 4. This is one of those classes that is more of a club, but that doesn’t mean you have to come each month. You are free to sign up for each one or just the ones that work for you. Your pick! Cost is $75. Class is from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Cost: $ 75.00 |
| Introduction to Paper (Foundation) Piecing
Yikes! Paper piecing sometimes brings a bad reaction from people. Usually you either love it or hate it. If you don't know how to do it, then this is the class for you. If you know how to do it but hate it, you might think about this class as well. Mary Lou is a pro at paper piecing and she will teach you in no time flat. If you are among those who are not so fond of it, she may convert you after you learn how to do it properly, with a few tips and tricks from the master!
Cost: $ 20.00 |
| Kids Camp Afternoon
Looking for something for your kids or grandchildren to do for the March Break? We are going to have an afternoon sewing camp for 3 days during the break. Sue Dimmell will teach the kids some sewing and sewing machine basics while they are making two projects. They will start out on a cinch bag. These are those bags you see on virtually every tween and teens back these days. They can use these as a lunch bag, a gym bag or just to carry their “stuff”. After they get that finished they will move on to pajama bottoms or sleep pants as they are sometimes called of late. It will be a great start on getting them sewing and creating many wonderful projects to come not to mention they won’t be complaining of being bored! We are suggesting the minimum age around 10 and we won’t put an upper limit on it – you are never too old to learn! Class will be on Monday March 12th, Tuesday March 13th and Wednesday March 14th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. They must have a sewing machine in GOOD working order. We cannot stress that enough. If they come to class and we spend half of the time getting the machine to sew, they will not enjoy their experience nor will Sue be able to teach them want they want to learn.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
 | Lone Star Wall Hanging or Quilt
This is sometimes one of those intimidating quilts that quilters are afraid to try. I know that I tried one from a magazine early in my quilting career and I ended up with a volcano instead of a nice flat quilt top when I was done! It isn’t that hard but you do need a few pointers before you embark on this mission. Sue Dimmell will help you through this to ensure you have a beautifully pieced and flat top when you are done! Class is Wednesday February 8th and 22nd or Tuesday March 6th and 20th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Cost is $80.
Cost: $ 80.00 |
 | Machine Quilting
Have you ever wanted to try machine quilting but don't know where to start? Are you a quilter and want to learn more? Come to this interactive workshop where you not only learn but you also try many methods. Some of the exciting methods include: stippling, circles, arc gridding and easy feathers. Two easy machine trapunto methods will also be learned at this workshop. It is my hope that this workshop will be both fun and informative for you
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 | Machine Quilting in Sections
In this work shop you will be learning the technique of quilting in sections by trying it yourself. This amazing technique will allow you to quilt large quilts on a regular household sewing machine. Three variations will be taught. Two of these techniques are done so that the finished quilt has no visible sign of being quilted in sections. Various quilts that have been quilted with these methods will be available to see. Other places that these applications could be used will also be explored. Handout for further reference will be available. It is my hope that this workshop will be both fun and informative for you. Knowledge of machine quilting is a pre-requisite.
Cost: $ 65.00 |
| Marti's Magnificent Miracle Club with Nuala the Grand Rula
Join Nuala as demonstrates a tool and the pattern to use with it. You receive the pattern for free and you will learn something new every month. For those of you familiar with Marti Michell, nothing else needs to be said. For those of you who have yet to learn about her fantastic tools and templates, you are in for a treat.
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 | One Block Wonder
This is one of those quilts that some of us have been dreaming and planning for a long time now. It is the quilt that is made from one fabric. A lot of times it is a less than desirable fabric that you start with. You can use up that fabric that you absolutely had to have five years ago and now you can’t stand it. It is all in the way in which it is stacked, cut and sewn back together that makes it a wonder. There have been some jaw dropping quilts made with this technique. Shirley Feldman will show you how to make your own masterpiece on January 27th or Saturday February 4th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. You will have a ball and maybe even use up that fabric you had no idea what you were going to do with! Cost is $40.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Painless Pleasing Pineapples
This is such a quick and fun technique. You will be “pineappling” non stop! Choose any of your favourite focus fabrics and two coordinating fabrics to create any number of different looking quilts. You could do fun and whimsical or pretty and elegant. The choice is yours. Shirley Feldman will walk you through this painless piecing method and you will have a quilt top in no time. Class is on Wednesday February 29th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $40
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Patchabilities
Choose from one of the many Patchabilites patterns or kits that we have in the shop and make yourself a fast and fun gift or decoration for your house. Be careful though, they can be addictive! When you get tired or fed up with your current project, these little guys make a perfect diversion. You feel so accomplished when you get it done so quickly too! Trudy Bickford has made several samples in the store and is now going to share all of her knowledge with you in class on Tuesday January 24th from 10am to 4pm. Cost is $40.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Pick a Panel
There are sooooo many great panels out there but who knows what to do with them? There are the cute ones, the pretty ones, the cool ones and so on but unless they come with an idea or are part of a kit most of us don’t know what to do with them. Sally Borland is going to help you with that. She has been playing with panels from the shop for months and has a few samples of what can be done with a little ingenuity. It is fun to tap into your creative side and make a one of a kind creation. So, as the name says…pick a panel and come to class. Class is on Thursday March 22nd from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Cost is $40
Cost: $ 40.00 |
| Quilt Workshop
We have reserved this Saturday for you to be able to work on a project – uninterrupted!! Leave all your worries and troubles at home. Bring some unfinished projects to work on or start something new. Perhaps a $10 Quilt from years gone by or the Border Creek Mystery you are working on now, or from another year. Imagine an entire day just to sew. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Come by yourself or bring a friend. Mary Lou will be on hand to help you out of any sticky spots you might be in so that you can get that project on its way to being finished! Class is on Saturday March 3rd from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Cost is $20
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Simply Sergers
This one machine invokes more fear and doubt than any others. The dreaded serger! Come and spend the day with Trudy Bickford and take the fear and wonder out of that serger you have tucked away. Trudy will cover rolled hems, inside & outside corners, how to adjust your serger for knits and woven fabrics, decorative edge, flat locking, picot edge, blind hem, ribbing and pin tucks. Sergers can be used for so much. They are very versatile and extremely useful. Once you get the hang of it you won’t believe you left it sitting for so long. At the end of class you will have a small workbook with samples to take home with you. This is a class you don’t want to miss. Thursday February 23rd or Thursday March 29th from 10:00am – 4:00pm or Wednesday March 28th and April 2nd 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Cost is $40
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Square in a Square Club
This class will get you using your Square in a Square ruler and making blocks you never thought possible. Janet Slater, our certified Square in a Square teacher is going to get you hooked on this incredibly easy method. There is no “first” class so don’t worry about joining whenever you can. Come once or come every month. Class is the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm – 9:30pm. Cost is $40 per class.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Stack and Whack is Back!
Those of you who have been around the block, no pun intended, remember this technique from days gone by. It is still as fun and magical as it used to be. For anyone who has not tried it, Stack-n-Whack is an easy way to create quilt blocks with unique kaleidoscope designs. These designs require a set of identical pieces cut from a print fabric. Rather than finding and cutting each piece individually, you can cut and layer a number of large, identical print rectangles to make a stack. Each triangle or wedge cut from the stack produces a block with a kaleidoscope effect. Like most other things to do with quilting, this also can become very addictive. Sue Dimmell is teaching class on Friday March 30th and Friday April 13th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $80
Cost: $ 80.00 |
 | Strip Tubetastic
For those of you that have bought the Strip Tube Ruler or any of the patterns from Cozy Quilt Designs and have not used them, this class is for you. If you love Jelly Rolls or 2 ½” strips, this is the class for you. If you enjoy making quilts that are fun to make and beautiful to look at, this is the class for you. See the pattern? This is the class for you! Come with any Cozy Quilt pattern, the ruler and your choice of the 2 1/2 inch strips that are needed for your pattern to class and see how easy and incredibly fun this technique is to make a quilt any size you choose. Better yet, just come to class with your machine and we will help you pick out the rest. It couldn’t be easier! Class is taught by Sue Dimmell on Tuesday January 31st from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $40.
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 | Sweet Harmony Hangbag
This is simply a really nice purse. An excellent pattern from Amy Butler. It has so many finishing touches on it that it looks store bought. People will be amazed when you tell them you made it! Set aside a day to make something for yourself for a change. Enjoy Sunday February 19th with Arlene Nicholas from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $40.
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 | Tea and Company
Tea and Company
Call this day what you want…UFO, Sit ‘n’ Stitch or Sewing Club. The idea is always the same. Bring a project (or two) to work on, away from the hustle and bustle of home and join us for some tea and company! Christie will be on hand to give any help needed and get you over any hurdles to completing your project. Sign up for one day or come every time.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Tucker Time - Hunter's Star
We have discovered a line of rulers and patterns that are just terrific. They are from Studio 180 Designs by Deb Tucker. We have featured some of them in demo’s at the shop and they have been very popular. They work well for everyday quilting, not just specific patterns. This class is the first in a series of classes that we are featuring. It will focus on the Hunter’s Star pattern and using the Petit Hunter’s Star ruler. So, if you have the ruler and aren’t sure what to do with it, or if you love the look of the blocks you get with the ruler but don’t want to figure out that math, come to class and be amazed! Sue Dimmell is teaching from 10-4 on Saturday January 28th. Cost is $40.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
 | Under the Stars Beginner Sampler
A mix and match sampler which will allow the beginner to develop their quilting skills while trying a variety of different techniques. This class will take you from the very beginning with helpful instruction on rotary cutting, through piecing your quilt top, to basting, quilting and binding your completed sampler.
Cost: $ 120.00 |
 | Yellow Brick Road
Grab some fat quarters and you’re on the road to a fast and fun quilt. A great project for the newest of beginners. Learn to cut, piece, baste, quilt and bind with this easy and fun baby, lap, twin, queen or king quilt. You will have most if not all of your quilt finished by the end of this class. Don’t hesitate to sign up for this class as a refresher, or just as time set aside to get an entire quilt done away from the hustle and bustle of life. Sue Dimmell will get you quilting on Sunday March 11th, 18th, 25th and April 1st from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $80.00
Cost: $ 80.00 |
Events |
 | Martha Schellingerhoud Trunk Show
Martha Schellingerhoud will be doing a trunk show featuring approximately 25 of the 70 quilts she has made during her quilting career. During the course of the presentation you will be taken on a journey of all of Martha’s noteworthy quilt projects over the years. This journey will be in chronological order allowing you to observe the development in her skills. Included in Martha’s presentation will be her collection of miniature quilts and a brief demonstration outlining her technique of quilting full size bed quilts on a regular household machine. She is a machine quilter, everything from piecing to quilting is done on Martha’s regular household machine. Martha has taught herself most of the techniques that she employs, with the help of magazines and books. She draws her own patterns for the majority of her quilts after being inspired by a quilt she sees in a magazine. Martha has entered numerous quilts in competitions throughout Ontario , winning many ribbons including the Ontario Juried show in the miniature category in 2006.
Cost: $ 10.00 |