Spring 2010

ear Quilting Friends,
Freezing rain and snow are pounding the windows right now and we're dreaming of spring. One look at the colorful display for our Spring classes and we know that warmer weather (ie. no snow) is just a few weeks away. We have a great line-up of classes! There are new classes in applique, piecing embroidery, Artista software and our popular "One Day Wonders" series. We have a new applique club for anyone interested in hand applique. No doubt there's a class for you!

Many customers have asked for Bethany's "Big Strip Bag Class" - well, we have good news - we've brought it back! Also returning because of many requests are Raina's "Chenille" quilt, Bethany's "Stepping Stones" and Maria's "Feathers" classes.

Once again we are vendors at Northern Star Quilters Guild's "A World of Quilts" show on May 1 and 2. This is a spectacular show, a do-not-miss. Please stop by our display and say hello! Happy Quilting! Lorraine and Selena

If you prefer a printed copy of the class schedule, you can download this PDF file and print it out for yourself.

Printed Class Schedule (126K)

To register for any of the classes you see here, print out the registration form, fill it out, and send it in with your check or credit card information. Feel free to mail it, fax it, or drop by with it.

Class Registration Form (13K)

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Classes



Bento Box

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Think outside the box! Join Fran and learn all the fundamentals of quiltmaking while making this vey attractive, fat quarter or scrap-friendly quilt. Come learn how to properly rotary cut, measure and piece so that your quilts are as stunning as you dreamed they would be. Level: Beginner

Instructor: Fran Perin

Class Fee: $50.00

Wed. -- March 3, 10, 17

6:30pm-9:00pm



Shadowbox

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Janice has put together a gorgeous quilt with blocks that look almost 3-dimensional! It's quick, it's easy, it's a stunner! Level: Beginner

Instructor: Janice Jamison

Class Fee: $50.00

Fri. -- March 5, March 12, 19

10:00am-12:30pm



Dresden Lollipop

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Learn the ins and outs of making Dresden blocks as you make this cute, "yummy" eye-catching quilt. Discover the tricks for using invisible threawd in your machine for applique. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee: $35.00

Thurs. -- March 18, 25

10:00am - 12:30pm




Strips and Bits - One Day Wonder

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Bethany designed this table runner made only with half-square triangles and blocks to show how easy it is to use the new 45 degee Triangle Ruler. Cut them quickly with our new favorite tool for cutting half-square triangles, 2 1/2" strips and blocks. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee: $25.00

Tues. -- March 16

6:30pm-9:00pm

Wed. -- March 24

10:00am-12:30pm




Beginning Needlepunch - One Day Wonder

Pattern Required Hand Sewing

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This class will teach you all the basics of this exciting technique. Using hand-dyed floss ad a punch needle, you can create wonderful designs which can be used in many different ways. This is a wonderful crossover for those looking to combine hand stitching and quilting. Level: Beginner

Instructor: Selena Griffin

Class Fee: $25

Thurs. -- March 25

6:30pm-9:00pm




Hop To It

Book Required Machine Required

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"Hop To It" by Laundry Basket Quilts is another beautiful example of Barbara's talent. The secret of this gorgeous quilt is the machine applique technique. Once you see the sample you will want to "hop" on board and join in the fun. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Barbara Khan

Class Fee: $50.00

Tues. -- May 25, June 1, 22

10:00am-12:30pm

Thurs. -- May 27, June 3, 17

6:30pm-9:00pm




Cotton Candy

Book Required Machine Required

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We like our cotton candy bright and sweet! The brilliant colors in this contemporary quilt enhance the fun "square in a square" blocks. The blocks are simple to make and the quilt is easy to construct. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Selena Griffin

Class Fee Fee: $50.00

Thurs. -- Apr. 19, May 6, 13

6:30pm-9:00pm




Shooting Stars

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Combine lots of your favorite fabrics to make sensational stars with a special glow. Learn how to keep your machine happy while appliqueing with invisible thread. The machine applique and piecing techniques create a 3-dimensional effect. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee Fee: $50.00

Tues. -- Apr. 6, 20, May 18

6:30pm-9:00pm

Wed. -- May 19, June 2, 16

10:00am-12:30pm




Big Strip Bag

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Pick up this bag and take off! This roomy bag's pattern was designed by our own Bethany. Using fabric strips, you can spice up or tone down the design according to your individual taste. Make this handbag truly your own! Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee: $50.00

Wed -- Apr. 28, May 5, 12

10:00am-12:30pm

Tues. May 25, June 1, 8

6:30pm-9:00pm



City Scapes

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This is a colorful, dramatic quilt that is quick and easy to make. How much more could you ask for? It looks like a weekend quilt that has an artistic look or perhaps it looks like a city skyline! Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Janice Jamison

Class Fee: $50.00

Wed. -- Apr. 7, 14, 21

6:30pm-9:00pm




Feathers

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Take your machine quilting to the next level by learning how to create beautiful and simple free motion feathers without marking your quilt. Basic quilting skills and some experience with free motion quilting is recommended.

Instructor: Maria Weinstein

Class Fee: $25.00

Fri. -- May 21

10:00am-12:30pm




Fun and Done

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You will enjoy creating this quilt-as-you-go quilt. Each block is quilted as it is pieced. The backing becomes the sashing! Make the blocks, assemble into the quilt size you like and you are done! The more blocks you make, the bigger the quilt. Level: Beginner

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee: $35.00

Wed. -- May 26, June 9

10:00am-12:30pm

Tues. -- June 15, 29

6:30pm-9:00pm




French Roses

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This is a simple, fun quilt to make. It is a soft edge applique technique that goes together quickly. Make it in your favorite spring colors or make the flowers scrappy! The quilt is not complete until it's washed several times. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Selena Griffin

Class Fee: $50.00

Thurs. -- Apr. 1, 8, 15

6:30pm-9:00pm




Butterfly Kisses

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This bright, cheerful quilt is quick to make. It makes a perfect baby gift, too! The quilt is embellished with optional machine embroidery. Level: Beginner

Instructor: Peggy Tummarello

Class Fee: $50.00

Fri. -- Apr. 9, 23, May 14

10:00am-12:30pm




The Big Picture

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So many people have said that they want to make a quilt but don't know where to start. This is it! This class gets you started on the right path. This class is designed for beginners and is loaded with details such as using quilting rulers, rotary cutters and mats, then piecing a top together. The finishing of the quilt will be dicussed. This class requires students to be familiar with their sewing machines. Level: Beginner

Instructor: Maria Weinstein

Class Fee: $50.00

Wed. Apr. 7, 14, 21

10:00am-12:30pm

Wed. June 2, 9, 16

6:30pm-9:00pm




Hearts

Pattern Required Embroidery Machine Required Machine Required

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The hearts on this joyful quilt are appliqued using your embroidery machine. The largest hearts were made on the Jumbo Hoop for the Bernina 830, but the medium and small hearts can be made on all Bernina Artista and Aurora embroidery modules or any machine that can embroider a 6"x8" piece. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Selena Griffin

Class Fee: $50.00

Sat. -- Apr 17,24, May 8

1:30pm-4:00pm




Bali Puzzle

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Spring into action with this one day class! These batik prints will warm you up while you spend the afternoon creating this colorful quilt. Use a stunning array of batik prints or choose your own spectrum of 2 1/2 inch strips. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Barbara Khan

Class Fee: $40.00

Sat. -- June 19

10:00am-4:00pm




Stepping Stones

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This dramatic quilt uses Bali Pops or your own collection of 2 1/2" strips. The paper piecing is straightforward enough for the beginning paper piecer, but all levels will enjoy making this quilt. Foundation papers are provided with the pattern, so, with your strips already prepared, you can jump right into this project. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee: $70.00

Thurs. Apr. 1, 8, 1, 22

10:00am-12:30pm




Chenille

Book Required Machine Required

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Learn how to create "chenille" by layering fabrics and cutting through the layers at intervals. The picture shows just one block of this fantastic quilt. You will make several chenille blocks to create the quilt. Oh, did we mention the chenille is cozy, too? Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Raina Knapp

Class Fee: $50.00

Tues. -- Apr. 13, 27, May 11

6:30pm-9:00pm




Zipper Bag

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This is a fun bag and you've probably seen "zipper bags" in the mall. Ribbon is sewn to a long zipper and when the zipper is all zipped up the bag takes shape. It's very easy to construct and makes a great gift! Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Marcy Lawrence

Class Fee: $25.00

Thurs. -- May 20

6:30pm-9:00pm

Fri. -- June 11

10:00am-12:30pm




Maggie

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These adorable little bags from "Lazy Girl Designs" fit cell phones, Flip video cameras, cosmetics, coins, just use your imagination! They are perfect for quick gifts, take a small amount of fabric and best of all are very easy to make! Level: All Levels

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee: $25.00

Thurs. -- May 6

10:00am-12:30pm




Label It!

Machine Required

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Learn how to make a special label for your quilt. You will learn how to make labels using the decorative stitches on your sewing machine or optional embroidery machine. Level: All Levels

Instructor: Marcy Lawrence

Class Fee: $25.00

Fri. -- Apr. 16

10:00am-12:30pm

Wed. -- May 5

6:30pm-9:00pm




Reverse Applique Workshop

Machine Required

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Learn how to do reverse applique while constructing blocks from this rich scrap quilt. Whether or not you know how to do machine applique, this is a great class to learn this technique. As a bonus, Maria will show you a brand new binding technique. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Maria Weinstein

Class Fee: $25.00

Wed. -- Apr. 28

6:30pm-9:00pm

Fri. -- June 4

10:00am-12:30pm




Photosnap

Computer Required

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No, this is not a photograph. It's an embroidery design made from a photograph using the "Photosnap" module that is included with Bernina Artista Editor Plus and Designer Plus software (versions 5 or 6). You will learn how to prepare a photo for Photosnap, adjust the design and stitch it out! Whether your are familiar with the Bernina Artista Software or have never taken the program out of the box, take this class and be amazed at what you can do! Level: All Levels

Instructor: Marcy Lawrence

Class Fee: $25.00

Tues. -- Apr. 20

10:00am-12:30pm

Thurs. -- June 10

6:30pm-9:00pm




Cross-Stitch

Computer Required

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Would you like to do cross-stitch embroidery but now you're having trouble reading the chart? Let Bernina Artista software do the embroidering for you! The cross-stitch module is included in the Bernina Artista Editor Plua and Designer Plus Software (versions 5 and 6). Learn how to scan a cross-stitch chart and watch the software create your design, it's quite amazing! Level: All Levels

Instructor: Marcy Lawrence

Class Fee: $25.00

Fri. -- May 7

10:00am-12:30pm

Thurs. -- June 24

6:30pm-9:00pm




Bernina Cutwork Accessory Demo

Demo

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We're going to demonstrate an amazing new accessory for all Bernina Aurora and Artista embroidery machines (including older 166, 170, 180 and 185 models). The Cutwork tool replaces the needle and produces beautiful cutouts in your fabric. Combine the cutouts with embroidery designs and you just might have a new family heirloom!

Instructor: Marcy Lawrence

Class Fee: Free

Sat. -- May 22

10:00am-12:00pm




Bernina Mastery Class

Machine Required

Open to all Bernina owners, this class will help you get to know your sewing machine better. We will cover all the fundamental functions and then show you additional ways to get the most out of your Bernina. This class is free to those who have purchased a Bernina at The Happy Quilter. All levels.

Instructor: Marcy Lawrence

Class Fee: Free to those who purchased their Bernina machine at The Happy Quilter, all others $300

Sat. -- Apr. 10, 17, 24

10:00am-12:30pm




Bernina Embroidery Mastery Class

Embroidery Machine

Open to all owners of Bernina machines with an embroidery module, this one day class will cover how to set up your embroidery module, prepare your fabric for embroidery and then stitch out a sample. This class is free to those who have purchased a Bernina Embroidery Machine or Embroidery Module at The Happy Quilter.

Instructor: Marcy Lawrence

Class Fee: Free to those who purchased their Bernina embroidery machine or embroidery module at The Happy Quilter, all others $75.00

Sat. -- May 15

10:00am-12:30pm




Bernina 820/830 Mastery Class

Machine

This class is for owners of Bernina's latest machines, the 820 and 830. You will learn about the features that make your machine special

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee: Free to those who purchased their Bernina 820 or 830 at The Happy Quilter, all others $75.00

Thurs. -- Apr. 29

10:00am-12:30pm




New! Applique Club

Pattern Required Hand Sewing

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Learn how to hand applique while making the blocks for this fabulous "Halloween Baltimore" quilt. We will work on a specific block at each meeting. You have the option to work on another project in place of the Halloween quilt. The class is free but hurry to register, the class limit is 10. Level: All Levels

Instructor: Selena Griffin

Class Fee: Free

Sat. -- Apr. 10, May 15, June 12

1:00pm-4:00pm




Bernina Club

Demo

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Bernina Club meets once a monthl to show you the latest techniques, feet and accessories that will inspire you to take your Bernina to great creative heights! Leave your machine at home and try out what you've learned on one of our Bernina machines. How can we entice you to attend? Well, the club is FREE to everyone and you will receive a 10% discount (20% for VIPS) on any Bernina fott or accessory demonstrated during the meeting. Choose either the day or night session. There is no meeting in May. Level: All Levels

Club Leader: Marcy Lawrence

Club Fee: Free

Sat. -- Apr. 3, June 5

10:00am-12:00pm

Mon. -- Apr. 5, June 7

7:00pm-9:00pm




Embroidery Club

Demo

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The club meets quarterly and we will be demonstrating some great projects and techniques that you can do on your embroidery machine, no matter what make or model. The Embroidery Club is FREE to everyone and you will receive a 10% discount (20% for VIPS's) on any product that we demonstrate during the meeting. Level: All

Club Leader: Marcy Lawrence

Club Fee: Free

Sat. -- May 8

10:00am-12:00pm

Mon. -- May 10

7:00pm-9:00pm




HQ Happy Fridays

Machine Required

This is a new program, a quilting get-together! Join your friends to work through the evening, working on your current projects or bring in your pile of scraps and Bethany will give you tips on how to cut, organize, and provide ideas for scrap quilts. Level: All

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Fee: $15.00 per session

Fri. -- Apr. 16, May 14, June 11

7:00pm-11:00pm




Heartfelt Sewing

Machine Required

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We are very excited about supporting the charity ConnKerr Cancer (www.conkerrcancer.org). We will spend the day creating pillowcases to be donated to this worthy cause. These pillowcases will be donated to sick children in local hospitals. What a great reason to clean out your stash! Drop by and make a pillowcase (or two or three, etc.) Sewing machines and sergers will be set up so all you have to do is sit and stitch. Why not just join us for the fun and give a kid a smile? Level: All Levels

Tues. -- Apr. 13

10:00am - 1:00pm

Fri. -- May 8

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun. -- June 13

12:00pm - 3:00pm