We run ongoing workshops to help you make specific projects or learn a new skill. Registration opens as soon as dates are published and closes one week before class begins. At that time if we don't have enough enrollment class will be cancelled or postponed. Registration should be paid before class begins. Long Term Courses and clubs also have their own pages here if you need more information. Workshop Supply lists are at the bottom of this page.
Our New Block of the Month for 2012 is called Beautiful Valley
This stunning original design by Diana Louie celebrates the natural world here in the Hudson Valley. The picture blocks are worked in simple embroidery with optional coloring done with Inktense Pencils ( which are permanent on fabric when set )
These blocks may be set with a simple sashing, or with the string pieced alternate block. We have a finishing kit in Blues and Greens like our sample available, or you may go with a more traditional string style and use your stash. We will meet on the First Saturday at 9 am, and monthly class fee is only $10.00. ( You can also pay in full before Jan. 31 and save a bundle )
Our Handstitchers club has voted to move our monthly meeting to the second Tuesday, and in January we will be finishing projects - a great time to join us an see all the wonderful things that have been going on.
Heart Strings Pillow Slip January 12, 26, & Feb 9, 1-4
This Light hearted project will get you through the dark of winter, with a colorful heart, a striking quilting pattern, and a confetti pieced border, you will fall in love!! This is the first in a series of seasonal pillow slip projects. Get one form and interchange the slip seasonally. $54.00
Rail Fence lap Quilt January 17 & 31, 10-1
Every quilter should make at least one of these visually exciting quilts. The strip piecing is easier than the bold pattern would suggest putting it well within the reach of beginners. This is a great ‘go to’ pattern for the guys in your life, and works well with Team or school colors.
Call (845) 758-8541 to reserve a spot today
SUPPLY LISTS
Heartstrings pillow
You will need your sewing machine and rotary equipment for all three sessions, the rest of the supplies are listed under the session in which we will first use them.
session one - making the heart and confetti border
two, 12 inch squares and one 20 inch square of foundation fabric. this will not show in the finished project , but should be light in color. Check for any unwanted chunks of your stash for this.
12 inch square of freezer paper and a marker, paper scissors
scraps and strings in heart colors, about a sandwich bag full should do it.
One yard of the background fabric, cut one 16 1/2 inch square from it, and bring all of it to class.
Thread and hand needle for basting,
20" square of batting
Session two, the machine quilting
Your basted pillow top,
decorative thread in the machine
Walking foot
Inchie Ruler Tape ( or one inch wide painters tape and a marker )
Ruler
Either, One line at a Time, or One line at a time Encore, both by Charlotte Warr Anderson.
Session three, The assembly
Bring all that you have, including the rest of the background fabric
about a foot of sew in Velcro
Optional decorative buttons
Rail Fence
This version comes from Quilter’s Academy, Volume One, by Hargrave and Hargrave, Especially if you are new to quilting, this is a great resource.
Bring,
your sewing machine with thread that blends with your fabrics
Rotary cutter, mat and long ruler
small square ruler
pins, thread cutter
Fabrics for the top
four, regular quarter yard cuts of fabric, light and dark, in two colors
one half yard of a medium print that will act as background
1/4 yard for the inner border
5/8 for the outer border
