E- 3  ZIPPER FLOWER PINCUSHION
$10.00  - Friday Night 8:00 p.m.
Jina Barney

This spunky little pincushion is made from zipper yardage, and has a pert pom-pom edging.  The class is a quick and easy make-it / take-it project. 

**Some of these instructions apply to the Sew Cover Up class.

 

General Info

This is the first year we've tried using a blog to show photos of the classes AND get your instructions to you.   If you need help in printing out the class instructions, we can forward them on to you via email - or by US mail.   We will also be sending your  invoices by email, as much as possible.  Please be patient with us as we  perfect this new system.  We think it will be more efficient and allow you better access to the Retreat information.  Refer to your printed brochure for more information, if necessary.  Use the registration form in that brochure to register for the Retreat.   More questions - contact Bonnie at bonnieamiles@gmail.com
  Here are a few pointers:

* The BLOG ARCHIVE, on the right, is like a Table of Contents. Click on any
   title to see the picture or information for that class. The classes are listed
   in order of their time being taught. (#50 really IS being taught on Tuesday.)
*  If you want to see all the classes at once and scroll through them, click
    on "September" in the Archive section.
*  If you need to enlarge the class directions, click on them and they will come
    up on the page without the picture. Click on them again to zoom in and
    enlarge them for printing.  Then click the "back" button to return to the blog.
*  In some cases, specific cutting instructions will come from your teacher
   after you've registered for the class.

50 Pineapple

Teacher: Bonnie

Day: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 pm

If you've never used a Pineapple Ruler, this is the time to try it.  You'll make a perfect Pineapple block every time... and you could do this without a pattern.  You choose the size of center, and the width of your strips to determine the size the of the finished block.    Changing the placement of colors, makes the Snail's Trail instead.
Teacher can bring extra rulers, if you need one.  Note that on your registration.

This is a technique class, so participants should not worry about cutting a lot of fabric before class.    Equipment should include: Machine, thread and all cutting supplies.   A PINEAPPLE RULE (ruler) is required.  If you don't have one, please contact Bonnie and she will order one for you. 

Fabric: At least 8 strips each of 2-1/2" x WOF lights and the same of darks.   You may want to experiment with different widths - and if so, bring (6 light and 6 dark)  2" or 3" or 3-1/2" strips to try.  I like to have a little extra to play with.

1 (also E4) Wonder Box

Teacher: Becky Lambert
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 am

E4: Friday at 8:00 pm




NOTE:  Size of bag is about the size a LARGE  sofa pillow.   You may want to consider just making the container and filling it when you get home. Teacher will give you information on where you could buy the filling.    

 

2 One Way Trip

Teacher: Lisa Brothman
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 am

3 Simply Charming

Teacher: Flora Gillman
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 am


*Click on image once to bring it up in a new window, then click on it again to zoom in (this will enlarge the print).

4 Jazzy

Teacher: Sylvia Lewis
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 am

5 Twisted Sister

Teacher: Susan Greenhalgh
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 am

           Twisted Sister

This quilt is SO fun!  Take a ‘Charm Pack’ or a ‘Layer Cake’, cut it up into pieces, sew it back together, cut it up again and twist and turn it into something even your “Twisted Sister” would love.  Add sashings and four patch corner posts, and it becomes a table runner or a lap quilt.  So fun made from all the fun, wild, “Bakery” goods you’ve been dying to try lately.  You can plan on finishing most of this quilt in class. 

Size:  6 block table runner:  32” x 42”

          9 block lap quilt:  42” x 42”

Special Tools: 

O’Lipfa Square

(6 ½ inch)

Cutting List:   Pattern $3.00

1.  Blocks:  2 Charm Packs or one Layer Cake.    Buy more if you want to make it bigger.  If using a layer cake, cut 24 - 5” squares (for 6 block table runner) or 36 - 5” squares (for 9 block lap quilt).  You will need 4 squares for each block, 2 of one color/pattern that match, and 2 of another matching color/pattern. 

2.  Sashings:  may use various fabrics from the layer cakes, or a matching Jelly Roll or yardage will work wonderfully. Cut 17 (24 for 9 patch)  2 ½ strips in various colors/patterns that are 8 ½ inches long

3.  Outer border #1:  1/3 yard of complimentary print  

4.  Outer border #2:  1/2 yard of print from your pattern line.  If you are making your quilt bigger, you will need enough for the length of your border. 

5.  Backing: complimentary fabric for the size quilt you’re making. 

If you have questions, be sure to call me.  This quilt is ‘twisted’ and fun!

Susan Greenhalgh

(801) 698-7187 cell

(801) 451-8408 home
ctsgreen@msn.com

6 Reversible Log Cabin

Teacher: Joyce Weeks
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:00 pm

7 Gold Rush

Teacher: Saundra Cindrich
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:00 pm

8 (also E2) Hangers

Teacher: Sherry Boren
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:00 pm

*E2: Thursday at 8:00 pm

9 (also E6) Baskets

Teacher: Joylyn Cluny
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:00 pm

*E6: Friday at 8:00 pm

These are cute basket linings that are removable and washable.  They make a gift fun to give or can be used around the home to put things into it for storage.  They can be used for very small baskets or even very large baskets.  They are fun to make, look quilted, and don't take too much time to make.  Nice to keep or to give away.

Supplies/Instructions:

51 Featherweight Machines

Teacher: Linda Larsen and Mary Lou Blaser
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:00 pm
Repair kit:  $15 (or less)
   Learn to trouble shoot and repair your sweet little Featherweight machine. 
Linda and Mary Lou can help you get truly acquainted with this machine, and
walk you through a simple cleaning and servicing procedure.   A "must have" if you own a Featherweight.

Participants should bring their own machines to work on,  a flashlight (to see into the inside of the machine), a small screwdriver.  Kit includes oil, lubricant, brush, paper towels. OPTIONAL: Kit is $10.00.  (Good thing to have for maintaining machine later.)

10 Better Than Jewelry

Teacher: Flora Gillman
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am

11 A Walk in the Park

Teacher: Jill Finley
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am

12 If The Hat Fits

Teacher: Joylyn Cluny
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am

**To print a copy of the shoe pattern, click on the image (of the shoe).  It should open the document in another window.  Go to File and select Print.  The text may get cut off on the right-hand side when you print it, but the shoe pattern will be there.

13 Posies & Bits

Teacher: Linda Larsen
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am

Quilt size 29" x 29"
Pattern Fee: $2.00
Kit Fee: $15.00
    Kit includes enough fabric for wall quilt. Minimal cutting may be required, but it is mostly ready to assemble.

Class participants should bring their machines and basic sewing supplies.

14 Sassy Flowers

Teacher: Francine Berrett
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am

15 Bull's Eye

Teacher: Paula McKinlay
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am

You will learn how to construct a basic block and to needle-turn applique.  This quilt, made smaller, would be a great baby quilt.

16 Kodachrome Homestead

Teacher: Carol Johnson
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am

17 Sunny Days

Teacher: Joyce Weeks
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am

18 Nine-Patch Pinwheel Twist

Teacher: Lisa Brothman
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am

19 Oh My Word

Teacher: Sharon Wright
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:00 pm