Intown Quilters!
Your Decatur and greater Atlanta source for bright, fun, interesting fabric, patterns and classes!Quilt Piecing Technique Classes
Product Description
These classes are for those who already have some sort of piecing experience. A technique is learned in the class that will then be finished at home.
* Beginner ** Beyond Beginner *** Intermediate **** Advanced
Refunds for classes are given if you cancel two weeks prior to class.
* Beginner ** Beyond Beginner *** Intermediate **** Advanced
Refunds for classes are given if you cancel two weeks prior to class.
2/5/2012 Sunday 1:30-5:30p Learn to make your own bias binding, which is an essential technique for finishing off your quilts. You will learn two different techniques for making binding that will take the fear of binding away forever. You'll learn to love binding. Taught by Patty Murphy. | 2/26/2012 from 1:30-5:30p $45 Come join us for some fun in learning how to sew raw-edge applique, a considerably less intimidating substitute for traditional applique techniques! We will be using Heather French’s pattern French Rose. This is a great project to use up scraps from your stash for the flowers and the backgrounds. Taught by Wanda Earley. |
3/3/2012 Saturday 2-5p $45 English Paper Piecing – learn how to make blocks that would normally require a lot of set-in seams the easy way. English paper piecing is a way to avoid the set-in seams and have seams that match perfectly. This way of making quilts is used traditionally for Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilts with a hexagon shape but can be used for so much more – hexagons, diamonds, kites, elongated hexagons, etc. I will provide paper pieces to play with. One little warning – once you start doing English paper piecing you will be hooked! Taught by MaryLou Mojonnier. | 4/21 & 4/28 Saturdays, from 1:30-5:30pm $80.00 Learn a new applique technique with no raw edges than can be hand or machine sewn. This will be a great technique to use in other projects. You will also learn how to draft a leaf from your own garden, into a fun applique pattern. Taught by Regina Carter. |
$10 material fee to teacher and a $23.95 book required Looking for another way to incorporate gorgeous fabrics into your home, or are you just seeking a new creative outlet? Join us for an informational make & take session on how to make a fabric decoupaged floorquilt - no sewing experience is necessary. Fabric floorquilts are very durable, hold up to high traffic areas, are easy to clean, and are perfect for the allergy-free, or pet-filled home. In this class, you’ll learn about the tools and materials for making floorquilts & other projects and will begin a small project to take home for completion. All in-class materials will be supplied. Taught by Pam Prouty. |
Throw the rule book out the window, grab your scraps - wonky parts and all - and learn a new twist on strip piecing. Your blocks will look complicated and like they are foundation pieced but they aren't! It's easy and fun for beginners and more advanced quilters. Taught by Patty Murphy |
5/6/2012 Sunday 1:30-5:30p Book and materials required The log cabin is one of the most loved and most versatile of the traditional quilt blocks. Learn how color placement affects your block and how block placement impacts your design. You will end up beginning the blocks for a lap size quilt that will be quick and easy to finish up on your own. Taught by Maxine Moore. | book required This class will teach you the basics of paper-piecing and help to alleviate any fears or frustrations you have related to paper-piecing. You will be surprised how doable it really is. Taught by Wanda Earley. |
Dates TBA (4 hours) $45 Take your paper piecing knowledge to the next level. You'll learn to paper piece more advanced block and sew curved pieces. Patty will give you lots of tips and hints to make your paper piecing easier. Must have basic knowledge of paper piecing and/or have taken the intro to paper piecing class. Taught by Patty Murphy |
Intown Quilters
1058 Mistletoe Road
Decatur, Georgia 30033
404-634-6924
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