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Quilter's General Store ClassesAs always, class supplies are 15% off and you always receive a 15% discount on all purchases made the day of class! (Some exclusions may apply)
REPEAT CLASS OFFERING! Thursday October 17 Posh Santa by Sew Kind of Wonderful, 28” x 38” We had lots of requests to repeat this class. Lesley will show you how to use one of her favorite tools –the QRC (Quick Curve Ruler) Mini Ruler to make this modern, contemporary, & very adorable “Posh Santa” by Sew Kind of Wonderful. Using this ruler, you will find that the curve piecing is a breeze and the results are a unique block to create this wall hanging. Date: Thursday October 17 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Instructor: Lesley Gebbie Class Fee: $24 Ruler & Pattern Required Receive an additional, free pattern that uses the QRC Mini Ruler by signing up for this class! ****************** NEW CLASS OFFERING! Saturday October 26, 2019 BRAIDED TWIST TABLERUNNER You will be amazed by this construction technique! No quilting, No binding, No Handwork! Join us on Saturday October 26th to get step by step instruction in this unique process. Only 2 yards of fabric plus 1 yard of fusible fleece along with this curve tool and pattern book from Phillips Fiber Art. Tool and Book (pattern) combo required. Date: Saturday October 26 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Instructor: Ruth Whitney Class Fee: $24 ****************** Saturday October 5 BEGINNING WOOL APPLIQUE A few spots are still available for this great introductory class! Learn basic embroidery stitches and all about stabilizers in this introduction to wool applique. A cute winter mug rug will be stitched and should almost be completed in this one-day session. Our project will be “Camille Renee” by Rustic Country Handcrafts. Stop in the Shop to see our Sample! Date: Saturday October 5 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Instructor: Lesley Gebbie Class Fee: $24 Pattern Required Fabric Kit is available too. ***************
Beginning Quilting Class
NEXT BEGINNING QUILTING CLASS WILL BE SCHEDULED IN SPRING OF 2020!
For those of you who have basic sewing knowledge and have always wanted to make a quilt, the time has arrived! In this class we will teach and guide you as you begin your quilting journey! This 6 session course will introduce you to quilting, with a focus on choosing fabric, proper tools, seam allowances, cutting, thread, etc. Basic knowledge of your sewing machine is a prerequisite.
Minimum of 3 students per class required to conduct the class. Cost: $75
*************** TUCKER UNIVERSITY IS COMING TO QGS!
Are you interested in building your skills & the accuracy of your piecing? Then QGS has the program for you! This year we will be offering the Tucker University series of classes. Each class covers a different Studio 180 Design tool along with ways to expand the use of the tool. Students will make 4" finished units so that they can combine and create new blocks. The creativity is contagious! Each session we will demonstrate a specific ruler and the various design options the ruler gives you. There will be no class fee for this series but the purchase of the Studio 180 Ruler being featured and the accompaning Design Sheet and Technique Sheet will be required. In total there will be 6 sessions offered over the next year. Ruler costs vary from session to session, from approximately $20 to $50 and the Design Sheet and Technique Sheet are $7.50 each. As with all our classes you will receive a 15% discount on the ruler purchase and any other purchases the day of class. We are certain that you will find it a valuable tool in your piecing.
These classes will be meeting every other month on the third Saturday from 10 am to 12:30 pm, starting on February 16. If we have enough interest we will be offering this class on Wednesday afternoons also. "Baker's Dozen" 12 month series of Tucker University
1. Tucker Trimmer & Shaded Four Patch – February 2019 2. V Block & Sidekick & High/Low – April 2019 3. Wing Clipper I & Pickets & Quickets – June 2019 4. Square-squared & Little Houses – August 2019 5. Corner Beam & Sliver – October 2019 6. Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star - TBD 7. Corner Pop - TBD 8. Split Rects - - TBD 9. Diamond Rects - TBD 10. Large Square Squared - TBD 11. Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star - Advanced I: Strip Pieced, Liberty & Banded Lemoyne Star - TBD 12. Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star - Advanced II: Fussy Cut, Lemoyne as Triangles & Blazing Lemoyne Star -- TBD
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Quilter's General Store...A quilter's destination 815-397-5160 6903 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61108 Store Hours: Mon - Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4, Sunday - Closed
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