Winter 2010

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.

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




Stepping Stones

Pattern Required Machine Required

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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

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee: $70.00

Tues. -- Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2

6:30pm-9:00pm

Wed. -- Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17

10:00am-12:30pm




Sashiko Wildflowers

Pattern Required Machine Required Hand Sewing Required

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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

Instructor: Selena Griffin

Class Fee Fee: $50.00

Sat. -- Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 20

10:00am-12:30pm

Thurs. -- Jan. 21, Feb. 25, March 18

6:30pm-9:00pm




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

Fri. -- Jan. 8

10:00am - 1:00pm

Tues. -- Feb. 6

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun. -- March 21

12:00pm - 3:00pm




Parlor Charm

Pattern Required Embroidery Machine Required Machine Required

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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

Instructor: Marcy Lawrence

Class Fee: $50.00

Tues. -- Jan. 5, 19, Feb. 2

10:00am-12:30pm

Wed. -- Jan. 27, Feb. 10, 24

6:30pm-9:00pm



Shadowbox

Pattern Required Machine Required

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Janice has put toether 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. -- Feb. 26, March 12, 19

10:00am-12:30pm




Feathers

Book Required Machine Required

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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

Tues. -- Feb. 9

6:00pm-9:00pm

Thurs.. -- March 4

10:00am-1:00pm




Bento Box

Pattern Required Machine Required

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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 Pern

Class Fee: $50.00

Wed. -- Feb. 3, 10, 17

10:00am-12:30pm

Wed. -- March 3, 10, 17

6:30pm-9:00pm




Musical Chairs

Book Required Machine Required

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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

Instructor: Raina Knapp

Class Fee: $50.00

Fril Feb. 5, 12, 19

10:00am-12:30pm




Dresden Lollipop

Pattern Required Machine Required

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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 thread in your machine for applique. Level: Strong Beginner

Instructor: Bethany Morelli

Class Fee: $35.00

Tues. -- Feb. 16, 23

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Thurs. -- March 18, 25

10:00am - 12:30pm




Iris Runner

Book Required Machine Required

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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

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: 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

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

Thurs. -- March 4

6:30pm-9:00pm




Beginning Needlepunch - One Day Wonder

Pattern Required Hand Sewing

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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

Instructor: Selena Griffin

Class Fee: $25

Thurs. -- March 25

6:30pm-9:00pm




Striped Runner - One Day Wonder

Pattern Required Machine Required

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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

Instructor: Marcia Blitzer

Class Fee: $25.00

Thurs.-- Jan. 14

6:30pm-9:00pm

Tues.-- March 2

10:00am-12:30pm




Strips and Bits - One Day Wonder

Pattern Required Machine Required

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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




Dimensional Cubes Workshop - One Day Wonder

Book Machine Required

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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

Instructor: Janice Jamison

Class Fee: $25.00

Wed. -- Jan. 20

6:30pm-9:00pm




Bernina Club

Demo

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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

Club Leader: Marcy Lawrence

Club Fee: Free

Sat. -- Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6

10:00am-12:00pm

Mon. -- Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 1

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. -- Feb. 27

10:00am-12:00pm

Mon. -- March 8

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. -- Jan. 15, Feb. 26, March 26

7:00pm-11:00pm