ear Quilting Friends,
It's a new year and we have a new selection of great classes - some of the highlights: Bethany has two spectacular quilts for you, Selena has another beautfiful Sashiko quilt, Maria is going to show you how to make beautiful machine quilted feathers, Marcy has a charming embroidery quilt, Janice has brought back her 3D-Cubes, Marcia will show you how to bind your quilt, Raina has a whimsical wall hanging and Fran has a beautiful yet very easy beginner quilt. We've also brought back our popular "One-Day Wonders" classes, perfect for someone who wants to learn something new but has very limited time to commit to a class.
We want to thank eveyone who stopped by our booth at the Brownstone Quilters Guild in November. Congratulations to our teachers and customers who took ribbons at the show! A number of these winning quilts were made in our classes. We're very proud of you!
As winter approaches, what is the best way to stay warm? Make quilts!
Happy Quilting, The Staff of The Happy Quilter
If you prefer a printed copy of the class schedule, you can download this PDF
file and print it out for yourself.
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.
This dramatic quilt uses Bali Pops or your own collection 2 1/2" strips. The paper piecing process 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
Create a beautiful applique and Sashiko quilt. Knowledge of hand applique is essential. The first class will concentrate on fabric selection and will review applique techniques and sashiko techniques and sashiko stitching. The remaining classes will teach you how to construct the quilt which consists of nine octagonal blocks. You will receive 4 free sashiko designs in class. Level: Strong Beginner
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
Here's anothger "charmer" from Smith Street Designs. The appliques stitch out quickly using your embroidery machine. This is a perfect project for using up your scraps. Level: Strong Beginner
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.
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
You'll be the winner of "musical chairs" when you make this fun quilt. This is a terrific quilt for using up your scraps, it's easy and very cheerful!. Level: Strong Beginner
Learn the ins and outs of making Dresden blocks as you make this cute, "yummy" eye-catching quilt. Discover the tricks for using invisible thread in your machine for applique. Level: Strong Beginner
This beautiful table runner features three-dimensional flowers and crystal embellishments. You won't need a centerpiece for your spring table and you will be surpised at how easy it is to make the flowers. Level: Strong Beginner
Instructor: Selena Griffin
Class Fee: $35.00
Thurs. -- Jan. 7, 28
6:30pm-9:00pm
Bernina Mastery Class
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: Marcia Blitzer
Class Fee: Free to those who purchased their
Bernina machine at The Happy Quilter, all others $300
Thurs. -- Feb. 4, 11, 18
6:30pm-9:00pm
Bernina Embroidery Mastery Class
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
This class will teach you all the basics of this new and exciting technique. Using hand-dyed floss and a punch needle, you can create wonderful designs which can be used in many different ways. This is a wonderful cross-over for those looking to combine hand stitching and quilting. Level: Beginner
Do you need a quick gift? Do you need to decorate your table? This pattern is amazing, we couldn't keep it in the store! All you need is some striped fabric, a wedge ruler and a sewing machine to make this super simple runner. Level: All
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
Back by popular demand! We received a lot of interest in Janice's quilt that hung near our register at the Somers show. The highlight - those fabulous cubes that look three-dimensional! Janice will show you how to make the cubes so that you can put them into your own fabulous quilt! Level: Strong Beginner
Bernina Club meets once a month 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 foot or accessory demonstrated during the meeting. Choose either the day or night session. Level: All
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. -- Feb. 27
10:00am-12:00pm
Mon. -- March 8
7:00pm-9:00pm
HQ Happy Fridays
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
ear Quilting Friends, 
