Loretta Flood will be guiding you through the hand quilting process. She will make sense of hoops, marking pens and pencils, threads, and batting. She will demonstrate the hand-quilting stitch and share tips and techniques. She will also have plenty of examples of her work to show. This one-day class will meet on March 31 from 10:00 – 2:00. Class fee is $20.00.

Janet Baer, instructor. One yard of fabric and 2 packages of binding are all you need to make this really cute apron. In this class, you will learn to make pleats, pockets and how to sew on binding. You will have this apron finished in time for Sunday dinner! This class is a beginning sewing project but fun enough for everyone! Class fee is $25.00 and includes pattern. Class is scheduled for Saturday, April 7 from 10:00 -2:00.

Nancy Swisher, instructor. Let Nancy show you how to transform a sweatshirt into a unique jacket. Choose black and white, blue and gold or your favorite combination of colors. This flip-and-sew jacket is fast, easy and fun. Class meets on Tuesday, April 10 and 17 from 10:00 – 1:00. Class fee is $30.00 and pattern is required.

If you have lots of scraps that are just waiting to be made into a beautiful quilt, you need to join us in our sew along. We will be making the Farm Scraps quilt at our own pace, using fabrics in our stash. There will be no class fee and no teacher, but I’m sure we will all learn from each other. The classroom is scheduled the third Wednesday and the third Friday of each month beginning in April. You decide what day you would like to come be with other quilters and work on this quilt. But be sure and sign up, because I think spaces will be taken quickly. And if there is enough interest shown, we will also schedule this for a Saturday. Pattern is required.

This is a new block of the month that will be starting in July or August. You have probably seen this quilt advertised in national quilt magazines. The pattern was written by Marti Michell and uses her Perfect Patchwork templates. If you are interested in this quilt, call me. I will let everyone know what the price will be when fabric comes in. You will be under no obligation to make this quilt until I notify you. (We will be making this quilt using the neutral fabrics.)

Lone Star is the class for you! This quilt is made from rectangles using Quiltsmart interfacing and there are no Y-seams. You need to see Nancy’s sample made from Kansas Troubles fabrics. It is so beautiful! Class starts on Tuesday, March 13 and also meets on March 20, the Quiltsmart Way Nancy Swisher, instructor If you’ve always wanted to make a Lone Star quilt but were intimidated (and I think this includes everybody) this and 27. The class fee is $45.00. Interfacing and pattern are required. (We have an alternate class scheduled for May.)

Jill Swain, instructor. Try this fascinating combination of weaving and sewing – no piecing or quilting required. Jill will show you how to make this 3D table runner in the classic tumbling block pattern without sewing any set-in seams. It’s reversible too, so you’re really making 2 table runners at once! Class meets on Thursday, April 5 and 12 from 10:00 – 1:00. Class fee is $25.00 and pattern is required.

Janet Baer, instructor. This class is for anyone that’s always wanted to make a rag quilt whether you’ve been quilting for years or just starting. This class project will be constructed of 6 inch blocks. But you decide how large or small your quilt will be. Stop in the store and we will help you with fabric choices and yardage. You can choose to take this one-day class on Wednesday, April 25 or Saturday May 5. Class fee is $20.00.

Janet Baer, instructor. Make this stylish purse by Lazy Girl Designs on Friday, May 4 and 11. Some of the design features in this beautiful bag are 2 outside pockets, 6 inside pockets, shoulder straps and a zipper closure. Don’t let the “Z” word scare you. If it’s a Lazy Girl pattern, it’s easy! Class fee is $20.00 and pattern is required. This makes a great gift.

Blow the dust off your embroidery machine and bring it to Classic Quilt Shop. We will be making decorative soap dispenser covers, using the Dakota Collectibles design CD. Janet will be showing other projects made using these designs. Remember it’s never too early to make Christmas gifts! Class will be meeting Friday, April 27 from 10:00 – 2:00. Class fee is $35.00 and includes design CD.