Happy Summer:

Upcoming classes are as follows:

Laura Denison’s Passport Series: These are great classes for techniques and a wide variety of styles to fit into any genera. Sign up for one or several. $35.00 per class, held during the summer 10 - 2 on the following dates:

Remember there is a 10% merchandise discount on materials purchased for the classes.

Darlene Girton’s “Machine Quilting for Beginners” – You too can machine quilt! That's right ladies, install your darning foot, drop those feed dogs and see what you and your sewing machine can do. We will cover the basics of starting and stopping stitch lines, gain confidence in stitch-in-the-ditch quilting with a walking foot, and an introduction to free motion quilting. A fun time to be had by all! This 2 part class will be held September 12th & 19th, 10-2. $45.00. Book required for class. Other materials will be provided.

Stained Glass— Laura Denison will be teaching us the basics of how to create a “Stained Glass” Quilt. The look of these quilts are impressive and there are many samples in the shop. Saturday, September 26th 11—3. $35.00 plus pattern and supplies.

Darlene Girton’s “Machine Quilting for Beyond Beginners” – This class is the next installment of Darlene’s quilting techniques. That's right ladies, install your darning foot, drop those feed dogs and see what you and your sewing machine can do. Building from the techniques of the Beginning Class, where the introduction to free motion quilting was started, this class will continue to build your confidence and expand your capabilities. Bring a finished top (lap size or smaller) so you can design your own quilting format. “Let the quilt speak to you”. A fun time to be had by all! This will be held October 10th, 10 – 2. $40.00 plus class book. Other materials will be provided.

**Currently Full** Nancy Lee Chong – Known for her Hawaiian Quilting and 2 Fabric Appliqué is tentatively set for October 4th from 10—4:30 p.m. This is a wonderful 1 day Hawaiian Quilting class. Class size is limited to 10 students. $95.00 plus materials and supplies. If you haven’t sent in your fee, do so now so we have a confirmed total of students. We are taking names for a waiting list if there are any cancellations.

“Magic Stack ‘N’ Whack” taught by Darlene Girton – Using the techniques of Bethany Reynolds’s “Magic Stack ‘N’ Whack”, Darlene will be teaching you how to make these great kaleidoscope designs. With using fabric that has a minimum of a 12” repeat, you never know how they will turn out and no 2 are alike. October 17th,10 – 1. $35.00 plus book and additional tools as needed.

Delectable Mountains With Dawn Shirron - Learn how easy this beautiful quilt can be with using the methods of Eleanor Burns. Dawn will teach you the steps to make this luscious quilt. October 11th and 25th are the dates for this 2 part class. $45.00 plus book and tool additional.

Yellow Brick Road with Dawn Shirron— This quilt is perfect for beginners and no two look alike. With a couple of easy blocks to construct, it is easy to make this quilt in any size. November 6th (Friday) 6—9 in the evening. $35.00

SULKY OF AMERICA: Sew Exciting Seminar— Linda Simmons will be joining us again for another Sew Exciting Seminar. This time she will be here to share information with Sulky’s new Stabilizer Seminar. There are 2 sessions available—10:00—12:30 or 2:00—4:30 on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Sessions are $25.00 each. We can accommodate 20 people per session. The last sessions fill up FAST!
Check out the flyer for the Sulky Of America Seminar (pdf)!

QUILTED BAG CLASS: Laura Denison has made original patterns to make these fun and easy quilted bags, totes, purses and pouches. These bags are simple to piece and you can’t seem to make just one! Great last-minute Christmas gifts. This is a 2 part class. Saturday, December 5th and 12th. Pattern and materials additional. $45.00

AND ON SALE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: BATIK FABRICS (BATIK TEXTILES, HOFFMAN, ISLAND BATIK, AND MANY MORE MAKERS)

And remember…Quilter’s Bind a Community Together!

Keep on quilting!
Joanne Lee
Taylor Creek Quilt Studio