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Block of the Month & Monthly ClubsPlease note: During this pandemic time, we have our classroom setup to assure proper social distancing and ask that all teachers & class participants wear a face mask during the class session. The classroom is thoroughly cleaned & sanitized before & after each class. Hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes are available in the classroom. Class size is limited to 10 participants in accordance with guidelines. By participating in our class offerings, the Participant recognizes the risk of possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases and knowingly & freely assume all such risks. Further, by participating is these offerings, the Participants agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and, contact QGS if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating in this event with QGS. *************** Please note that once a Block of the Month programs start it is closed to additional signups.
New Block of the Month Program!
“House in the Middle”
From “Wild Wool & Colorful Cotton Quilts” by Erica Kaprow
This is a different Block of the Month program. It will be a hands-on classroom setting. Each month for 8 months classroom work will focus on a border that expands around a center block. Instruction includes machine and hand wool/cotton applique and piecing. Basic embroidery stitches plus new stitch techniques will be used. Embroidery threads and beads will be available for classroom use to embellish your own “House in the Middle”.
8-month BOM, starting in August 2020
Monthly Class date: 1st Thursday of the month, 10 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Lesley Gebbie Purchase of Book “Wild Wool & Colorful Cotton Quilts” required. Total fee: $100
Kits available, must be ordered monthly in advance of class. Specify Cotton Only kit or Wool Only kit or Both.
Class is FULL
2020 Saturday Sampler, Tula Pink’s “Butterfly Quilt”
This BOM is a “go”. 3rd Saturday of the Month, February 2020 through Each month construction of blocks will be reviewed along with completion of various sections of this quilt. The quilt pattern is a lot of fun, very colorful & relatively easy. Build the quilt from your stash in any colorway! The quilt pattern is made up in 3 parts: the blocks, the sections, and then putting it all together. Each month Polly will demo the construction of the blocks and later putting the sections together. The Shop Sample was started with scraps of batiks, then added some cotton and just kept going. There are several photos of this quilt on Tula Pink’s website, done in a variety of colors, not just pink. Purchase of the Pattern is required, $30 No Class Fee! Wool Block of the Month “Welcome” Home By Buttermilk Basin Starting February 15, 2020 13 Month Program Beginning 2/15, this 13-month BOM program gets underway! Monthly fees include pattern & wool/flannels. First month cost: $40, includes all background wools for all months. Subsequent 12 months, $26 each month, includes wool for the month’s design Each month’s kits will be available on the 1st BLACK DIAMOND 90” x 90” Enjoy the beauty of a neutral palette in ivory, cream, gray and black in this beautiful quilt top from Kaye England’s Blackwood Cottage collection for Wilmington Prints. The BOM runs for 10 months, each month you will receive piecing directions and fabrics for a section of the quilt top. Backing is not included. Starting April 15, 2020 $24.00 per month ALL MY AMOUR by Monique Jacobs 70” x 88” This floral and geometric cotton collection is a very romantic collection designed by Monique for Maywood Studio. Textured blenders in purple and green, a French script print, and a delicate paisley provide a beautiful collection for this quilt. A beautiful border stripe is the 'piece de resistance' with options for a double, single, or ribbon stripe. 6-month program kicks off April 2020 $30 per month |
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