Quilter's General Store Classes Stop in, call, fax or e-mail us during store hours to register for a class or to receive more information. Take Two or More! When you sign up for two or more classes at once, Quilter’s General Store will give you a 10% discount on class fees. As always, class supplies are 15% off and you always receive a 15% discount on all purchases made the day of class!                                                                  ************************************************************************************************ "BEGINNING QUILTING"   For those of you that have basic sewing knowledge and have always wanted to make a quilt, that time has arrived.  In this class we will teach and guide you as you begin.  This 5 session course will introduce you to quilting with a focus on choosing fabric, proper tools, seam allowances, cutting, thread, etc.  In this class we will be making 6 simple “Sample Blocks” which can either be made into a small wall hanging or table topper!  Basic knowledge of your sewing machine is a prerequisite.  Mondays, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12 & 7/19, 2010 6pm - 8:30 pm Instructor:  Polly Black Class fee:  $60.00 Skill level:  Beginner   **********************************************   "THIMBLELADY HAND QUILTING TECHNIQUE" Saturday, April 10, 2010 10 am – 1 pm Class fee: $24.00 Instructor: Heather McDougall   Come and learn a way to hand quilt that is pain free. You learn to quilt using a new type of thimble, which allows you to use both hands to hold the quilt. This technique has a fast learning curve and is comfortable enough for even those who have arthritis or carpel tunnel. It is also great for those who are veteran hand quilters wishing to improve their skills or the beginning quilter who has never hand quilted. You will also learn about quilting supplies and how the choices can influence our hand quilting success. Skill level: All   ********************************************       "CHERRIES, CHOCOLATE & CREAM" Sunday March 14, 2010 11 am – 3:30 pm Class fee: $18.00 Instructor: Polly Black  A small 16” x 20” quilt designed by Lori Smith using fat quarters. You get 9 easy quilt patterns in one pattern, “Cherries, Chocolate & Cream”. The first pattern we will be making is “Puss in the Corner”. At the class we will choose what we want to do for the next session.   Pattern required Skill level: Confident Beginner   **************************************************     YOU DID WHAT WITH MY T-SHIRTS???? Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Class fee: $24.00 Instructor: Polly Black  Do you have a lot of T-Shirts that you don’t want to throw out, but don’t know what to do with? This class is your answer. This would make a great graduation gift for a member of your family or a friend. I will guide you in backing your T-shirts and constructing a pattern of your choice out of the book “You Did What With My T-Shirts?” Dig out those long forgotten T-shirts that you couldn’t bring yourself to throw away from your wardrobe and give them a fitting place in your very own T-Shirt quilt.  Book purchase required Skill level: Confident Beginner ***************************************************   "BALI SEA STAR" Saturday April 3, 2010 10 am – 4 pm Class fee: $25.00 Instructor: Shelly Hall  This is a great scrap-buster quilt! It uses 2 ½ “ strips along with a background fabric. The finished size is 60 ½ “ x 72 ½ “. It is a lot of fun to make and goes together easily. Come join the fun!  Book required Skill level: Advanced Beginner ***************************************************   Buck A Block - Series 6   We will begin this new Buck A Block program in April 2010.  We will have our sample on display in our shop in January 2010.  You basically pay only $1.00 when you pick up your block fabric and instructions anytime during the month for 12 consecutive months.  If you like the fabrics we used to complete the quilt, you may reserve your finishing kit. It's lots of fun! We'll have a photo posted soon! **********************************************      "WARM WISHES"  Saturday May 8, 2010 10 am – 3:30 pm                        Class fee: $24.00                       Instructor: Deb Peterson     This adorable 38” x 38” quilt, designed by Jo Morton, combines pieced blocks and wool appliqué. Never tried wool appliqué? Now is your chance! It’s fun and quick!   Book purchase required Skill level: Confident Beginner ******************************************** FINISH UP PROJECTS FROM GRANDMA’S ATTIC Saturday May 22, 2010, 10 – 11 am Lecturer: Suzanne Swenson Lecture fee: $10.00   Join AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser Sue Swenson for inspiration to finish those old blocks/quilts. You will receive excellent tips on matching fabric, restoration, repairs, and conservation. Complimentary quilting designs will be available. Do you have an old quilt you need advice on? Bring it to the session so Sue can share her knowledge and ideas with you. ***************************************************     Quilter's General Store...A quilter's destination for supplies & inspiration! E-mail: Quiltnut0302@aol.com Phone 815-397-5160, Fax 815-399-5025 6903 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61108 Store Hours: M-F 10-5, Sat. 10-4, Sunday - Closed (Central Time)