This is a great class to learn to make a sampler. Pat will teach you different blocks and techniques that will help you throughout your quilting "career". You need to know basic quilting skills before taking this class. It is not the beginning basics class. Fabric: 3 yards of a focal print. It is best your fabric is a multi-color print and a medium to large scale. If you choose a print that is only 2 colors such as blue and white it is difficult to choose supporting colors unless youy want an all blue quilt. Choosing the Supporting Fabrics: DO NOT try to match colors exactly. Instead choose similar or close to colors that blend. Choose five 1/3 yard each - light to dark. 2 Yards of background fabric. Supplies: All sessions: Sewing machine in good working order with manual Rotary cutting supplies (Cutter, Mat and 6x12 Ruler) Basic Sewing Supplies (Scissors, seam ripper, etc) Silk Pins Week 1 Bring your fabrics, washed and pressed using Magic Sizing or Startch Alternative, Cotton thread in neutral color Week 1 Nine Patch Log Cabin Week 2 Madison House Tree Week 3 Half Square Triangles Pin wheel Bear Paw Variable Star Tools: Quarter inch ruler Week 4 Flying Geese Goose Chase Sawtooth Star Tools: Quilt in a Day, Flying Geese Ruler 1 1/2" x 3" and 3x6 Week 5 Attic Windows Spools Le Monye Star Week 6 Garden Walk Block Tools: Tri Rex Template Set

This is a special opportunity for you to sit and stitch (sew) . Sit with friends or make new friends while working on your own projects. These spaces are in the small classroom at the store. Please sign up in advance so we know you are coming!!!

This is a social crochet and knitting group, to socialize, share patterns and ideas, and just have a lot of fun. Learning new stitches can even happen!!! If you are new to either crocheting or knitting, there will be plenty of knowledge available to help you get started. We are not a yarn store, but know most have supplies already, or know where to find them. Come in and be happy!