Applique Basics II - Friday, May 11, 2012

Instructor: Margie Horton
Class Fee: $30 (In addition a kit fee of $5.00 is payable to the instructor on the day of class)
Time: 11 - 3

Applique Basics II takes off where Applique Basics I ended. It presents beyond-the-basics techniques for needle turn applique with a small kit project. The kit, which you purchase from Margie in class, lets you skip over the preliminaries and jump right into stitching. The project features lots of good techniques such as how to mark fabric, position pieces with a vinyl overlay, choose fabric, make bias strips and compound pieces. Beginners can build on the basics and more experienced stitchers can improve their technique. You'll pick up LOTS of tips. If you have no applique experience consider taking our Applique Basics I before enrolling in this class.

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Ruby Red Mystery Club - Next Meeting, May 17, 2012

Join the Ruby Red Mystery Club

Instructor:  Ruby Street Staff

Class Fee:  $25 per month

Date and Time:  Third Thursday of each month. Two Sessions Available: Morning Session 10:30 - 12, Evening Session 5:30 - 7

Note:  The club will meet on the third Thursday of each month, with the exception of June (which will find Ruby Street Quiltworks in the direct path of Hurricane Shop Hop). The December meeting, which falls on December 20, 2012 will be held at the option of the membership. 

At each meeting of our Ruby Red Mystery Club you will receive a Ruby Red Bag stuffed with 2½ yards of fabric. What fabric? Well, there's the mystery! Each month you will receive a different selection of fabric. It may be traditional or modern. It may be neutral or bright. It may be American retro or ethnic. It may be for kids or for the haute artiste. It may fall within your comfort level or way, way, way far outside your box. You may receive lots of little pieces of fabric or just a few larger pieces. But it will always total 2½ yards.

 

You will have a month (until the next meeting) to create something with the contents of your bag. There is only one rule: you must use at least some of each fabric in your bag. What can I make? Anything. What can I add? Anything. May I ask for help? Yes. May I use a pattern? Yes. Do I have to use a pattern? No. What are the size paramaters? No larger than gigantic or smaller than miniscule. May I use fabric from my stash? Of course. May I purchase fabric somewhere else? Yes, but why would you?

 

When you come to the next meeting with your completed project (or an entertaining excuse) the first order of business will be snacks. (Bring a snack to share.) Then, "drum roll please," everyone's favorite ... "Show and Tell." Woohoo! You'll have the opportunity to show off your creation and ... the most fun of all ... see what other club members have created with the exact same bag full of fabric.

 

There will be awards and prizes to encourage your creativity, inspire your best craftsmanship and motivate you to finish your project. There will be the admiration and support of your fellow quilters. There will be ideas and suggestions and demos. There will be the excitement of receiving your next Ruby Red Mystery Bag! As the club progresses creativity will soar, friendships will grow and fun will flourish. Don't miss another meeting. Sign up now!

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Embroidery Class - Next Meeting - Sunday, June 10, 2012

Instructor:  Pat Zarp
Class Fee:  $10
Time:  1:30 - 3

Beginners Welcome!

Note: This class meets monthly on the second Sunday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Learn to Embroider. Get help on your current project. Learn new stitches. Join in with others working on the same project or choose your own. The Embroidery class is part class and part support group. What you'll find when you join in is a skilled and supportive instructor and a fun and helpful group of stitchers. 

Currently, many class participants are working on the Calendula Patterdrip's Cottage quilt (shown) but you are welcome to work on any project you desire. Part of the fun of the class is to see what other stitchers are working on, learn from their adventures and be inspired.

If you are new to embroidery gather the supplies listed below and Pat will help you get started. If you want to start the Calendula Patterdrip's Cottage quilt, patterns and thread are available at the shop. Pat can help you get organized and teach you what you need to know to complete this fantastic quilt. Otherwise, bring along your current project and join in the fun.

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Machine Quilting - Saturday, June 16, 2012

Instructor: Margie Horton
Class Fee: $45
Time: 11 - 5

You can quilt it yourself! This class will take the mystery out of getting good results with your home sewing machine. Working with Maurene Noble's book, Machine Quilting Made Easy, you will learn the essential techniques for quilting with both a walking foot and a free motion foot on a sampler of different patterns.

Margie is a talented quilter and well respected instructor and we are fortunate to have her at Ruby Street Quiltworks. Bring your quilt top to class to get Margie's ideas for quilting.

To be successful in this class you need to be familiar with the operation of your sewing machine.

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