The Quilt Tree
WINTER 2010 CLASS LIST
QUILT TREE CLASS REUNION
Sunday January 3
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Free
How often have you been in class and wished you could see your classmates’ quilts once they were finished? Here is your chance to share your quilts or other projects from classes you’ve taken at the Quilt Tree and to enjoy the quilts others have made. Pam Ventgen will host this Show and Tell event. Be sure to bring your camera.
FRIDAY BLOCKBUSTER
Pam Ventgen
1st Friday of Each Month (except January)
Friday January 8, February 5, March 5 & April 2
12:30pm – 3:30pm
OR 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$25.00
These work sessions are an opportunity to bring those unfinished blocks or projects and get together with fellow quilters for a fun and productive afternoon or evening. It’s almost like an old fashioned quilting bee with a teacher available to help you get going again. And, there’s lots of motivational support! Come join us for the best deal around.
COOL ESCAPE
Pam Ventgen
Tuesday January 12 & 26
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$30.00
Watch your accent color climb up and down the different blocks of color. Cool like the sample or fire hot like the pattern cover, this one is pure fun.
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE QUILTING
Ann Courtney
Wednesday January 13 & 27
6:00pm – 9:00pm
All Levels
$45.00
“A quilt is not a quilt until it is quilted.” Come learn to transform your tops into beautiful finished quilts. Ann will teach you how to make a quilt sandwich, how to do straight line quilting, and how to jump feet first into free motion quilting!
DOUBLE WEDDING RING
Pam Ventgen
Thursday January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 25, March 11 & 25
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Intermediate
$87.00
Only time in 2010 - Join Pam with her favorite Double Wedding Ring pattern by Judy Niemeyer. You’ll learn foundation piecing, curved seams and prepared appliqué. You’ll have homework between classes but the final quilt is worth all the effort!
FINISHING CLASS
Pam Ventgen
Saturday
Saturday January 16 4:00pm – 10:00pm
OR Saturday January 30 4:00pm – 10:00pm
OR Saturday March 6 4:00pm – 10:00pm
OR Saturday April 3 4:00pm – 10:00pm
OR Saturday May 1 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Beginner II
$25.00 each
This popular class is designed to be an opportunity to finish one (or more) of those unfinished quilts. The teacher will be available to help you with unfinished blocks, sets and borders, binding, whatever you need. Bring a snack to share and come have a productive afternoon/evening.
WHITE ON WHITE BRAID
Pam Ventgen
Friday January 15 & 22
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$30.00
A free-form braid with no seams to match! Do it in one color palate or mix yours up for a bright splash of color.
MEMORIES OF SUMMER
Pam Ventgen
Saturday January 16 & 30
10:30am – 3:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Our sunny summer and its beautiful flowers can be captured in this easy quilt. Learn or improve your skills on a little simple appliqué, use of triangle paper and assorted triangle techniques. Pull from your scraps and bring some extra to trade with your classmates.
ART QUILT SESSION #1 FREE-FORM PIECING
Maria Shell
Sunday January 17 & 31
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Expand your quilting skills while exploring the fun world of free-form piecing. This is the first of a series of art quilt classes offered by Maria. You may take just one or all the classes, and in any order.
ALASKAN KUSPUK
Sarah Klever
Monday January 18, 25 & February 1
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$50.00
Who doesn’t love to see these fun Alaskan fashion statements around town? Now you can how to sew one for yourself. The Alaskan Kuspuk is a loose fitting, easy to make unlined garment. It is a great compliment to jeans or leggings. Learn to make this pattern fit you along with seam treatments, zipper installation and trim placement. We will discuss fabric and trim choices before they are purchased. You must have a working knowledge of your sewing machine to be in this class.
CRAZY QUILTERS GATHERING
Marla Landt
Third Wednesday of each month
Wednesday January 20, February 17, March 17 & April 21
6:00pm – 9:00pm
All Levels
$25.00
Is a Crazy Quilt in your future? Do you need new ideas for embellishment or time to work on your quilt? This monthly group exchanges specialty fabrics and embellishment ideas. Marla will share with you many stitch ideas and advice.
NEW STAINED GLASS
Pam Ventgen
Saturday January 23
11:00am – 3:00pm
Beginner II
$25.00
This “impressionistic” method for stained glass quilts is much easier and more fun than ever before. No more expensive bias tape that needs to be stitched down.
ASPEN VALLEY JACKET
Pam Ventgen
Saturday January 23 4:00pm– 8:30pm
AND Sunday January 24 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Make this nicely-fitting jacket to trim as you want. It can be made with or without a collar, your choice.
PIECEWORK BY HAND
Marla Landt
4th Thursday of each month
Thursday January 28, February 25, March 25 & April 22
6:00pm – 9:00pm
All Levels
$25.00
A time to gather with like-minded hand stitchers. Bring hand appliqué, quilting, wool work, embroidery or other handwork. Marla will be available for tips and individual help.
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW . . .
Pam Ventgen
Friday January 29
6:30pm – 9:30pm
All Levels
$20.00
Many people have asked Pam “how do you get so much done?” so she has put together a lecture/demonstration-style class with numerous tips, tricks and tidbits of things that will make your quilting experience more fun, accurate and efficient. She’ll also take you through the Quilter’s Reference Tool so you can use this handy little book more efficiently. Great class handouts too.
HAND QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS
Marla Landt
Saturday January 30 10:30am – 1:30pm
AND Saturday February 20 10:30am – 12:30pm
Beginner I
$35.00
Learn the art of Hand Quilting: everything from marking to knots, traveling, rocking, and stacking – will be covered. Then you will be ready with the skills to complete that heirloom quilt.
EASY PANEL TOTE BAG
Sarah Klever
Tuesday February 2 & 9
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Easy to sew tote bag with pockets. Use a panel you like and personalize it or just go scrappy. Try 5” charms, 1 ½ to 2 ½ inch strips or crazy quilting to show off your style. You’ll be amazed at how fast this goes together.
LET’S START…AT THE BEGINNING!
Jo Ann Gruber
Fri Feb 12, 19, 26 & Mar 19
10:30am – 1:30pm
Beginner I
$60.00
This class may be for you if you’ve always wanted to learn how to quilt, but you didn’t know where to start. In this four-session class, you’ll learn basic rotary cutting and machine piecing techniques along with a discussion of fabric selection and fundamental quilting terminology. There’s some piecing homework between the third & fourth sessions, so we will skip two weeks before meeting for the final class. By the end of the fourth session, you should have a completed quilt top. This class will help you build a solid foundation of knowledge and basic skills that will give you the confidence to continue with your future quilting ventures. (You do need to have a basic working knowledge of your sewing machine’s operation for this class.)
10:30AM – 1:30PM Fridays - Feb. 12, 19, 26 & Mar. 19 (2010)
BEGINNER SAMPLER
Ann Courtney
Wednesday February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 17 & 24
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner I
$65.00
Come learn to quilt! Design and make your own beautiful traditional sampler quilt top while learning all of the basics of quilt making. Look at the class sample on the wall—it was made by a Beginner Sampler student last session! You can do this too! You’ll have a blast, make great friends, and learn skills that you’ll use the rest of your quilting career. Sign up early – this one always fills up fast!
SERENITY SHOULDER BAG
Jo Ann Gruber
Saturday February 6 & 13
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
This great shoulder bag features a front flap made more interesting by the use of the new “Texture Magic” product. The bag contains both inside and outside pockets along with a comfortable padded strap and will surely become an often-used favorite.
TRAIL MIX
Sharon Swieter
Monday February 8, 22 & March 8
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$38.00
No triangles or points to match! This is a simple quilt with stunning results. Lots of room for improvisation to add that personal touch. This quilt gives you a chance to use up any collection of scraps you may have left over from other projects.
CROCHETED FABRIC RUG
Sharon Swieter
Thursday February 11 & 18
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$38.00
Combine fabric with crochet in this fast and fun project. And it’s a great way to use up scraps! A basic knowledge of crochet is required.
LUCKY STARS
Maria Shell
Friday February 12 & 19
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner I
$40.00
Learn the basics of scrap quilting while making this super star quilt. This is a fat-quarter friendly pattern that’s perfect for the adventurous beginner or the seasoned quilt maker.
GET ’ER DONE
Maria Shell
Saturday February 13 4:00pm – 10:00pm
OR Saturday March 20 4:0pm – 10:00pm
All Levels
$25.00
Get’er Done! The name says it all. Join Maria for a fun filled evening working on your own quilt projects. Whether you are just beginning a quilt or ready to put the binding on, Maria will be there to help you get your quilt done. Art quilters are welcome.
ART QUILT SESSION #2 COLLAGE
Maria Shell
Sunday February 7 & March 14
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Making a collage quilt is a bit like scrapbooking with fabric. This is the second in a series of art quilt classes offered by Maria, but you may take the classes in any order.
FROM START TO FINISH
Pam Ventgen
Tuesday February 16, 23, March 9, 16 & 23
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner I
$55.00
Learn to quilt from start to finish. You will learn the basics of proper rotary cutting, accurate ¼” seams, block construction, triangle paper, sashing, borders, quilting and binding.
FAT QUARTER SHUFFLE
Sharon Swieter
Saturday February 20, 27 & March 13
10:30am – 2:30pm
Beginner II
$38.00
Learn the no stress technique for piecing these cats and fish…Nothing to match! Stack, slash, and shuffle your way to fun!
COILED BOWLS
Sarah Klever
Sunday February 21
12:30pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Try this technique for making bowls, bags and others items with rope and fabric. You will be amazed how fun and easy this is. It’s a great way to use the batik jelly rolls or left over 2 ½ inch strips from your stash. Pick a pattern and let’s get started. Your sewing machine must be able to zig-zag.
BARN RAISIN’
Pam Ventgen
Friday February 26 & March 12
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$30.00
A simple quilt made with half-square triangles – of any size – your choice. Join us to explore the possibilities. Works with high-contrast color choices and even works with medium-contrast fabrics. Use loads of scraps or you can pick a color or theme.
BALTIMORE PENNY RUG
Marla Landt
Saturday February 27 & March 20
10:30am – 1:30pm
Beginner I
$35.00
Wool appliqué is the easiest kind of appliqué to complete. Learn how to make this beautiful table shawl or tree skirt in two sessions. A kit is available for some of the appliqué pieces as well as some pearl cotton. Purchase and felt your choice of wool for the background and surrounding pennies.
WINTER MARATHON FINISHING
Pam Ventgen
Saturday February 27 4:00pm – 10:00pm
AND Sunday February 28 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Beginner II
$50.00
This is our version of a quilting retreat. You can sew and socialize for hours, then go home to sleep in your own bed at night. The best of both worlds! Bring one (or more) of those unfinished quilts and Pam will be available to help you with unfinished blocks, sets and borders, binding, whatever you need. Bring a snack to share and come have a productive weekend.
Fusible Web Appliqué
Pam Ventgen
Thursday March 4 & 18
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$30.00
Learn easy, fusible-web appliqué with the pattern of your choice. There are so many good patterns to choose from. Class will include hints on successful use of fusible web, how to avoid fraying of edges, building the appliqué design, and quilting and binding your project.
HARMONY
Pam Ventgen
Saturday March 6 10:30am – 3:00pm
AND Sunday March 7 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
You, too, can achieve this beautiful cathedral-window-like effect once you know how. It is surprisingly easy when Pam takes you through the process. Check out a “fancy” fabric for the accent turned edge, Pam used the new cotton/silk blends.
SHADOWBOX
Pam Ventgen
Saturday March 13
4:00pm – 10:00pm
Beginner II
$30.00
Great focal fabrics, no little pieces to handle individually and no Y-seams to get this shadowbox effect. You’ll be amazed at how quickly this lovely quilt goes together.
LARGE FLORAL SPOTLIGHT
Pam Ventgen
Sunday March 14 & 28
12:30pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Have you fallen in love with the large floral prints? Pam found this great pattern to use the focal print with solids (or tone-on-tones) to set them off.
BURGOYNE SURROUNDED
Sharon Swieter
Monday March 15, 29 & April 12
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$38.00
This classic, traditional quilt has its roots in the Revolutionary War. It can be made in a variety of different ways. Choose your favorite to make this quilt uniquely yours!
ANOTHER GREAT GROMMET BAG
Sarah Klever
Friday March 19, 26 & April 9
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Try the newest design feature in bags: grommets. This class was so successful in the fall that we are bringing the technique back for those who may have missed it. We are using a different pattern that will give you the option of two sizes. Come see what you are missing.
ART QUILT SESSION #3 THREAD PLAY
Maria Shell
Sunday March 21 & April 11
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Take your machine quilting to the next level by learning all about thread play. Topics covered in this class will include mastering micro-fill techniques, working with specialty threads, and developing texture with thread. The skills taught in this class are geared towards quilting on wall-hangings and other small projects. This is the third in a series of art quilt classes taught by Maria, but you may take the classes in any order.
PINEAPPLE DESIGNS
Sharon Swieter
Monday March 22, April 5 & 19
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$38.00
This class focuses on foundation pieced pineapple designs. The choices in designs with the pineapple are endless. Design, size, and complexity....your choice. The “how to” in foundation piecing will be covered and fabric choices discussed.
TWINKLE
Pam Ventgen
Saturday March 27 & April 10
4:30pm – 7:30pm
Beginner II
$30.00
Pick a theme, use your scraps and add a few new fabrics to make this fun quilt. Look for the batik sample that was sized down from the original pattern size. The original pattern size is perfect for those large scale prints. Master the secrets of sew-&-flip corners and sewing partial seams.
CARGO TOTE
Jo Ann Gruber
Saturday March 27
10:30am – 3:30pm
Beginner II
$27.00
This roomy tote has a zippered closure along with inside and outside pockets and features some of the new vinyl-covered cotton fabrics that are available to us today. You can select either long or short handles depending on your personal preference. This fun tote would make a great gift for a special friend.
BEGINNING POINT
Pam Ventgen
Tuesday March 30, April 13, 20 & 27
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner I
$50.00
A great quilt for beginners, 3 or 4 colors, simple squares and triangles that work into a very nice quilt. Students will learn proper rotary cutting, accurate ¼ inch seams, good pressing techniques and lots more.
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE QUILTING
Ann Courtney
Wednesday March 31 & April 7
6:00pm – 9:00pm
All Levels
$45.00
“A quilt is not a quilt until it is quilted.” Come learn to transform your tops into beautiful finished quilts. Ann will teach you how to make a quilt sandwich, how to do straight line quilting, and how to jump feet first into free motion quilting!
PERFECT TOTE
Pam Ventgen
Thursday April 1, 8 & 22
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Finally…a tote bag to meet all your needs! Lots of pockets to store cell phones, sunglasses, files, laptop, sewing or knitting projects. The basic bag calls for 3 different fabrics, but you will have the opportunity to be as creative as you want. You will learn lots of tips to make this bag a success! Warning: After you make one bag, you will want to make another and another!
HAND APPLIQUÉ FOR BEGINNERS
Marla Landt
Saturday April 3
10:30am – 2:30pm
Beginner I
$35.00
Learn 6 ways to appliqué by hand in this technique class. By the end of class you will know how to needle-turn, reverse appliqué, fuse appliqué and more. Never be afraid of appliqué patterns again!
POINTS A ‘PLENTY
Sarah Klever
Saturday April 3 & 10
10:30am – 2:30pm
Intermediate
$40.00
If you are having trouble cutting up those stripes and large prints, here’s the quilt for you. This quilt goes together quickly because the blocks are big. Don’t worry about the equilateral triangles; we will make ‘em work! You can design this quilt scrappy or controlled. Have fun with it!
EASIEST EVER STRIP QUILT
Pam Ventgen
Sunday April 11
12:30pm – 3:30pm
All Levels
$20.00
Come with a Jelly Roll, Bali Pop or cut your own 2½” strips. You will sew them together into one long strip and then only five seams make this totally fun quilt. Add borders if you wish, these can be chosen after your quilt is constructed.
BEYOND STITCH IN THE DITCH
Ann Courtney
Wednesday April 14 & 28
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$45.00
Machine quilting at a more advanced level. Spend one night learning to use stencils and continuous line patterns, and the second night learning advanced freehand patterns. This class is always fun and jam-packed full of helpful quilting tips and techniques.
WOVEN
Pam Ventgen
Thursday April 15 & 29
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Pam created this pattern as a mystery class but it was so popular it is now being offered as a class. You’ll be surprised at how this simple block creates the woven design.
AARDVARK EQUINOX
Pam Ventgen
Friday April 16 & 30
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$30.00
Another chance to use fun fabrics that don’t need to be cut into little tiny pieces. Don’t be intimidated by these triangles, they go together in rows - no inset seams!
WAVE EDGE TOTE BAG
Pam Ventgen
Saturday April 17 & May 1
12:00 pm – 3:00pm
Beginner II
$30.00
This is a great tote bag with nice deep pockets and a wave-edge top that makes it extra special. Let Pam lead you through the pattern and you’ll be bound to make more totes for friends.
SPRING MARATHON
Pam Ventgen
Saturday April 17 4:00pm – 10:00pm
AND Sunday April 18 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Beginner II
$50.00
This is our version of a quilting retreat. You can sew and socialize for hours, then go home to sleep in your own bed at night. The best of both worlds! Bring one (or more) of those unfinished quilts and Pam will be available to help you with unfinished blocks, sets and borders, binding, whatever you need. Bring a snack to share and come have a productive weekend.
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