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Registration begins WEDNESDAY - August 16, 2017
Quilt Tree Finishing Classes
Various teachers
Beginner II
$30.00 each
These popular classes are designed as opportunities to finish one (or more) of those unfinished quilts. Our very talented and knowledgeable teachers will take turns hosting the classes and will be available to help you with unfinished blocks, sets and borders, binding, whatever you need. Please be aware that there is generally not enough space to layout, pin and baste a quilt in this class. Bring a snack to share and come have a productive session.
Beginner II
$30.00 each
These popular classes are designed as opportunities to finish one (or more) of those unfinished quilts. Our very talented and knowledgeable teachers will take turns hosting the classes and will be available to help you with unfinished blocks, sets and borders, binding, whatever you need. Please be aware that there is generally not enough space to layout, pin and baste a quilt in this class. Bring a snack to share and come have a productive session.
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Saturday Finishing Classes
4:00pm - 10:00pm September 16 Pam Ventgen September 30 Pam Ventgen October 7 Pam Ventgen October 14 Ann Courtney November 4 Pam Ventgen November 11 Pam Ventgen December 2 Pam Ventgen |
Friday Finishing Classes
11:00am - 5:00pm October 27 Sharon Swieter December 15 Sharon Swieter Saturday Finishing Classes 11:00am - 5:00pm November 18 Sharon Swieter December 16 - Pam Ventgen Sunday Finishing Classes 12:00pm - 6:00pm November 19 Sarah Klever December 17 Pam Ventgen |
Friday Blockbuster
Pam Ventgen
Friday - September 1, October 6, November 3 & December 1
12:30pm-3:30pm OR 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Open sewing time with a teacher available to help you with whatever project you are working on. Bring a snack to share and enjoy some good company and quality quilting time.
Friday - September 1, October 6, November 3 & December 1
12:30pm-3:30pm OR 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Open sewing time with a teacher available to help you with whatever project you are working on. Bring a snack to share and enjoy some good company and quality quilting time.
Victorian Houses (aka Painted Ladies)
Teresa Kimmel
Thursday - September 7, 14 & 21
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$40.00
The colorful Victorian houses set in the hills of San Francisco are known as the Painted Ladies. Create your own unique neighborhood using your favorite fabrics.
Thursday - September 7, 14 & 21
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$40.00
The colorful Victorian houses set in the hills of San Francisco are known as the Painted Ladies. Create your own unique neighborhood using your favorite fabrics.
Embroidery by Hand
Pam Ventgen
Thursday - September 7, 28 & October 5
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$25.00
Embroidery by hand has really made a comeback and is now being seen more and more in quilts, not just tea towels. There are fresh, new, fun designs and some updated methods including shading with color crayons. These also make great ‘take along’ projects for travel or while waiting for appointments. A variety of embroidery samples are hanging at the Quilt Tree to show you the endless possibilities.
(NOTE: In this class you choose your own project. This photo is a sample of one possibility.)
Thursday - September 7, 28 & October 5
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$25.00
Embroidery by hand has really made a comeback and is now being seen more and more in quilts, not just tea towels. There are fresh, new, fun designs and some updated methods including shading with color crayons. These also make great ‘take along’ projects for travel or while waiting for appointments. A variety of embroidery samples are hanging at the Quilt Tree to show you the endless possibilities.
(NOTE: In this class you choose your own project. This photo is a sample of one possibility.)
Long Time Gone
Sharon Swieter
Friday - September 8, 22, October 13, 20, November 24 & December 8
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Intermediate
$65.00
If piecing is your thing then come and join us in making your own beautiful Jen Kingwell quilt. You will learn a variety of techniques in this class...from learning to love templates to making the perfect flying geese. Paper piecing will be covered as well.
Friday - September 8, 22, October 13, 20, November 24 & December 8
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Intermediate
$65.00
If piecing is your thing then come and join us in making your own beautiful Jen Kingwell quilt. You will learn a variety of techniques in this class...from learning to love templates to making the perfect flying geese. Paper piecing will be covered as well.
Fusible Web Applique
Pam Ventgen
Sunday - September 10 & 17
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
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.
NOTE: In this class you choose your own project. This photo is a sample of one possibility.
Sunday - September 10 & 17
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
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.
NOTE: In this class you choose your own project. This photo is a sample of one possibility.
Farm Girl Vintage
Julie O'Brien
Monday - September 11, 18 & October 16
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$45.00
With 48 different blocks in two sizes to mix and match as you please, the possibilities are endless. This fun sampler is a great way to use up some of your fabric stash.
Monday - September 11, 18 & October 16
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$45.00
With 48 different blocks in two sizes to mix and match as you please, the possibilities are endless. This fun sampler is a great way to use up some of your fabric stash.
Tiffany
Pam Ventgen
Tuesday - September 12, 19, 26 & October 10
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$50.00
Tuesday - September 12, 19, 26 & October 10
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$50.00
Birds of a Feather
Sarah Klever
Wednesday - September 13 & 20
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Come experience a new way of improvisational piecing by designing your own flock of birds. In this class you will learn this easy free piecing technique of designing birds your way. Each bird is designed individually by YOU!
Wednesday - September 13 & 20
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Come experience a new way of improvisational piecing by designing your own flock of birds. In this class you will learn this easy free piecing technique of designing birds your way. Each bird is designed individually by YOU!
Handwork Thursday
Pam Ventgen
Thursday - September 14, October 26, November 16 & December 14
6:30pm – 9:30pm
All Levels
$30.00
No machines allowed! This class is an opportunity to work on applique, embroidery, wool, anything that doesn’t require a sewing machine! Some dedicated time to work on those hand stitching projects with lots of help when you need it.
Thursday - September 14, October 26, November 16 & December 14
6:30pm – 9:30pm
All Levels
$30.00
No machines allowed! This class is an opportunity to work on applique, embroidery, wool, anything that doesn’t require a sewing machine! Some dedicated time to work on those hand stitching projects with lots of help when you need it.
Handwork Friday
Pam Ventgen
Friday - September 15, October 27, November 17 & December 15
6:30pm – 9:30pm
All Levels
$30.00
No machines allowed! This class is an opportunity to work on applique, embroidery, wool, anything that doesn’t require a sewing machine! Some dedicated time to work on those hand stitching projects with lots of help when you need it.
Friday - September 15, October 27, November 17 & December 15
6:30pm – 9:30pm
All Levels
$30.00
No machines allowed! This class is an opportunity to work on applique, embroidery, wool, anything that doesn’t require a sewing machine! Some dedicated time to work on those hand stitching projects with lots of help when you need it.
From Start to Finish
Pam Ventgen
Saturday - September 16, 30, October 7, 28, November 4 & 11
11:00am – 3:00pm
Beginner I
$75.00
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.
Saturday - September 16, 30, October 7, 28, November 4 & 11
11:00am – 3:00pm
Beginner I
$75.00
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.
Wool Appliqué
Sharon Richards
Sunday - September 24, October 1, 8 & 22
12:30pm – 2:30pm
All Levels
$35.00
Here is an easy, relaxing, and portable sewing technique that is becoming more and more popular. No previous experience required. You can choose bright and hand dyed wools for your project or more traditional “primitive” colors. Choose your own pattern; smaller pieces are suggested for your first venture as a pillow, penny rug, or wall hanging. You will become addicted!
Sunday - September 24, October 1, 8 & 22
12:30pm – 2:30pm
All Levels
$35.00
Here is an easy, relaxing, and portable sewing technique that is becoming more and more popular. No previous experience required. You can choose bright and hand dyed wools for your project or more traditional “primitive” colors. Choose your own pattern; smaller pieces are suggested for your first venture as a pillow, penny rug, or wall hanging. You will become addicted!
Qaspeq - February
Dora Andrew-Ihrke
Wednesday - September 27 and
Thursday - September 28 and
Friday - September 29
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$60.00
Must have garment sewing experience.
Dora is originally from Dillingham where she learned Qaspeq (commonly known phonetically as "Kuspuk") making at a young age. In this three part class. Dora will be teaching Yup'ik way of measuring for accuracy, she will help you find your particular reference size that can be used for any pattern alteration and she will where her cultural knowledge of the Qaspeq. You will come away from this class with a drop shoulder Qaspeq and a pattern that fits you which can be used over and over. raw edge quilt patterns.
Wednesday - September 27 and
Thursday - September 28 and
Friday - September 29
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$60.00
Must have garment sewing experience.
Dora is originally from Dillingham where she learned Qaspeq (commonly known phonetically as "Kuspuk") making at a young age. In this three part class. Dora will be teaching Yup'ik way of measuring for accuracy, she will help you find your particular reference size that can be used for any pattern alteration and she will where her cultural knowledge of the Qaspeq. You will come away from this class with a drop shoulder Qaspeq and a pattern that fits you which can be used over and over. raw edge quilt patterns.
Coiled Bowls
Sarah Klever
Sunday - October 1
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Beginner II
$25.00
Try this new technique for making bowls, baskets and other items with just cotton clothesline and thread. No more wrestling fabric around the cord. You will be amazed at how fun and easy this is. Your sewing machine must be able to zigzag.
Sunday - October 1
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Beginner II
$25.00
Try this new technique for making bowls, baskets and other items with just cotton clothesline and thread. No more wrestling fabric around the cord. You will be amazed at how fun and easy this is. Your sewing machine must be able to zigzag.
Painted Forest
Sarah Klever
Wednesday - October 4 & 18
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Come create your own fantasy forest from all your favorite scraps. No scraps? No problem! Just pick a few 1/4" yard cuts and and you are ready to design your trees. Looking for ideas? Try plaids in earth tones of brown. mustards and rust; or maybe a wintery forest in all blues and silvers. Or try a black and white on a background of various reds. The variation are limitless.
Wednesday - October 4 & 18
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
Come create your own fantasy forest from all your favorite scraps. No scraps? No problem! Just pick a few 1/4" yard cuts and and you are ready to design your trees. Looking for ideas? Try plaids in earth tones of brown. mustards and rust; or maybe a wintery forest in all blues and silvers. Or try a black and white on a background of various reds. The variation are limitless.
Happy Hexies
Teresa Kimmel
Thursday - October 5, 12 & 19
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Beginner II
$45.00
Looking for a way to show off your favorite bold prints or use your favorite fat quarter bundle? These simple hexagon shapes work well with almost any large scale prints and are complemented by coordinating smaller scale prints. And as a bonus...no "Y-seams"!!
Thursday - October 5, 12 & 19
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Beginner II
$45.00
Looking for a way to show off your favorite bold prints or use your favorite fat quarter bundle? These simple hexagon shapes work well with almost any large scale prints and are complemented by coordinating smaller scale prints. And as a bonus...no "Y-seams"!!
LeMoyne Star
Sharon Swieter
Wednesday - October 11, 25 & November 1
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$48.00
Are your scraps piling up? Gather them together and Sharon will show you how to make this very scrappy and lovely LeMoyne star quilt. It is a fun and satisfying way to use up those scraps!
Wednesday - October 11, 25 & November 1
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$48.00
Are your scraps piling up? Gather them together and Sharon will show you how to make this very scrappy and lovely LeMoyne star quilt. It is a fun and satisfying way to use up those scraps!
BQ Goes Mini
Julie O'Brien
Saturday - October 14
10:30am – 3:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
The popular BQ pattern line has a BQ Mini pattern that makes the cutest placemats. Mis it up with 4 different settings or make them all the same. Choose your own look for these fun placemats, or make them for a unique holiday gift.
Saturday - October 14
10:30am – 3:30pm
Beginner II
$35.00
The popular BQ pattern line has a BQ Mini pattern that makes the cutest placemats. Mis it up with 4 different settings or make them all the same. Choose your own look for these fun placemats, or make them for a unique holiday gift.
Holiday Hangers
Sarah Klever
Sunday - October 15
12:30pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$30.00
These easy wall hangings can be hung almost anywhere: walls, doors, mantles, or windows. Your choice: stacked pumpkins, snowman, or Christmas trees. They are all so adorable, you will want to make one (or more) of each. This project is great for decorating around your home or as a gift for others.
Sunday - October 15
12:30pm – 5:00pm
Beginner II
$30.00
These easy wall hangings can be hung almost anywhere: walls, doors, mantles, or windows. Your choice: stacked pumpkins, snowman, or Christmas trees. They are all so adorable, you will want to make one (or more) of each. This project is great for decorating around your home or as a gift for others.
Strips and Bars
Pam Ventgen
Tuesday - October 17, 24 & 31
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$45.00
This is a really fun quilt to construct by sewing, cutting, and inserting new colors. the pattern gives instructions for lap and queen sizes.
Tuesday - October 17, 24 & 31
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$45.00
This is a really fun quilt to construct by sewing, cutting, and inserting new colors. the pattern gives instructions for lap and queen sizes.
Mesh Tote Bag
Teresa Kimmel
Saturday - October 21
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
These bags are as fun to use as they are to make! Made with colorful mesh for the body and coordinating handles it can be used for shopping, the beach, or craft projects. It is easy to add you personal touches; like a pocket, or longer handles to suit your needs. Patterns for large and small size bags will be provided in class.
Saturday - October 21
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
These bags are as fun to use as they are to make! Made with colorful mesh for the body and coordinating handles it can be used for shopping, the beach, or craft projects. It is easy to add you personal touches; like a pocket, or longer handles to suit your needs. Patterns for large and small size bags will be provided in class.
October Marathon
Pam Ventgen
Saturday - October 28 4:00pm – 10:00pm
AND
Sunday - October 29 12:00pm –6:00pm
Beginner II
$55.00
A marathon of sewing, visiting, shopping, with a teacher to help you, and a great opportunity to get a lot accomplished. It is such a treat to leave your machine and all your projects, go home for the night and pick up where you left off when you return the next day.
Saturday - October 28 4:00pm – 10:00pm
AND
Sunday - October 29 12:00pm –6:00pm
Beginner II
$55.00
A marathon of sewing, visiting, shopping, with a teacher to help you, and a great opportunity to get a lot accomplished. It is such a treat to leave your machine and all your projects, go home for the night and pick up where you left off when you return the next day.
Endless
Pam Ventgen
Thursday - November 2, 9, 30 & December 7
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Intermediate
$55.00
Ready to take your skills to a more advanced level? This paper-pieced pattern also involves partial seams and setting the circles into the background in an untraditional way that works surprisingly well. Paper-piecing skills are a benefit but now required, you will be an expert b the end of this project. You can also do any other Jacqueline DeJonge pattern in this class.
Thursday - November 2, 9, 30 & December 7
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Intermediate
$55.00
Ready to take your skills to a more advanced level? This paper-pieced pattern also involves partial seams and setting the circles into the background in an untraditional way that works surprisingly well. Paper-piecing skills are a benefit but now required, you will be an expert b the end of this project. You can also do any other Jacqueline DeJonge pattern in this class.
Sunburst Blossoms
Pam Ventgen
Sunday - November 5 & 12
12:30pm – 4:00pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Are you ready to try something new and fun? Big squares, no triangles and no seams to match, plus go really out on the edge with some free-hand cutting. Pam will guide you along the way to a whole new quilting experience.
Sunday - November 5 & 12
12:30pm – 4:00pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Are you ready to try something new and fun? Big squares, no triangles and no seams to match, plus go really out on the edge with some free-hand cutting. Pam will guide you along the way to a whole new quilting experience.
Sidekick Bag
Sarah Klever
Wednesday - November 8, 15 & 29
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Casual and functional - this cross-body bag comes in two sizes. The exterior pocket is the perfect spot to stash your phone, keys or sunglasses. The recessed zipper keeps everything safely inside.
Wednesday - November 8, 15 & 29
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$40.00
Casual and functional - this cross-body bag comes in two sizes. The exterior pocket is the perfect spot to stash your phone, keys or sunglasses. The recessed zipper keeps everything safely inside.
Costa Maya
Pam Ventgen
Tuesday - November 28, December 12 & 19
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$45.00
This versatile pattern is really fun to make. You can do it scrappy or more controlled with coordinating fabrics. You can also use two layer cakes - you will need 48 squares. Borders are optional.
Tuesday - November 28, December 12 & 19
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Beginner II
$45.00
This versatile pattern is really fun to make. You can do it scrappy or more controlled with coordinating fabrics. You can also use two layer cakes - you will need 48 squares. Borders are optional.
Professional Tote
Pam Ventgen
Saturday - December 2 & 9
10:30am – 3:00pm
Beginner II
$45.00
This is a great bag all the way around, sturdy, lots of pockets and other features that make it look professional. You’ll also learn many skills that will help you with any other bag you wish to make in the future.
Saturday - December 2 & 9
10:30am – 3:00pm
Beginner II
$45.00
This is a great bag all the way around, sturdy, lots of pockets and other features that make it look professional. You’ll also learn many skills that will help you with any other bag you wish to make in the future.
Foundation Paper Piecing
Sharon Swieter
Monday - December 4, 11 & 18
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$48.00
Have you been wanting to learn the how-to of paper piecing? Perhaps you need a refresher course? Some classes just touch on paper iecing, but in this class we will focus on the technique and get lots of practice in until it becomes second nature.
Monday - December 4, 11 & 18
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Beginner II
$48.00
Have you been wanting to learn the how-to of paper piecing? Perhaps you need a refresher course? Some classes just touch on paper iecing, but in this class we will focus on the technique and get lots of practice in until it becomes second nature.
December Marathon
Pam Ventgen
Saturday - December 9 4:00pm – 10:00pm
AND
Sunday - December 10 12:00pm –6:00pm
Beginner II
$55.00
A marathon of sewing, visiting, shopping, with a teacher to help you, and a great opportunity to get a lot accomplished. It is such a treat to leave your machine and all your projects, go home for the night and pick up where you left off when you return the next day.
Saturday - December 9 4:00pm – 10:00pm
AND
Sunday - December 10 12:00pm –6:00pm
Beginner II
$55.00
A marathon of sewing, visiting, shopping, with a teacher to help you, and a great opportunity to get a lot accomplished. It is such a treat to leave your machine and all your projects, go home for the night and pick up where you left off when you return the next day.
New Year's Eve Mystery
Pam Ventgen
Sunday - December 31
6:00pm - 12:01am
Beginner II
$55.00
Celebrate the New Year with your quilting friends, or others you haven't met yet; and make a mystery quilt at the same time. It's a mystery! When you sign up you will get yardage requirements and some pre-cutting instructions. COme to class and work through the steps until the big reveal when you get to see the final design at the end of class. Bring a snack to share and have fun celebrating the NEW YEAR!
Sunday - December 31
6:00pm - 12:01am
Beginner II
$55.00
Celebrate the New Year with your quilting friends, or others you haven't met yet; and make a mystery quilt at the same time. It's a mystery! When you sign up you will get yardage requirements and some pre-cutting instructions. COme to class and work through the steps until the big reveal when you get to see the final design at the end of class. Bring a snack to share and have fun celebrating the NEW YEAR!
New Year's Day Mystery
Pam Ventgen
Monday - January 1
12:00pm –6:00pm
Beginner II
$55.00
Celebrate the New Year with your quilting friends, or others you haven't met yet; and make a mystery quilt at the same time. It's a mystery! When you sign up you will get yardage requirements and some pre-cutting instructions. COme to class and work through the steps until the big reveal when you get to see the final design at the end of class. Bring a snack to share and have fun celebrating the NEW YEAR!
Monday - January 1
12:00pm –6:00pm
Beginner II
$55.00
Celebrate the New Year with your quilting friends, or others you haven't met yet; and make a mystery quilt at the same time. It's a mystery! When you sign up you will get yardage requirements and some pre-cutting instructions. COme to class and work through the steps until the big reveal when you get to see the final design at the end of class. Bring a snack to share and have fun celebrating the NEW YEAR!
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Store Information:
341 E Benson Blvd in Anchorage, Alaska
Store Hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm * Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm * Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Contact us: 907-561-4115
Store Hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm * Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm * Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Contact us: 907-561-4115
