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Olde Ridge Village Shoppes in Chadds Ford, PA |
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(610) 459-8993 or Toll Free: (866) 534-1186 |
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Classes and Workshops
Quilter's Corner is pleased to offer the following workshops. Please check back often, as we'll be updating our offerings on a regular basis. Stop in or call us at 610-459-8993 for more information or to register.
Important info:
- Class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Registrations by phone will be charged to a credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
- Supply lists will be provided upon registration. Unless otherwise noted, you must provide your own supplies.
- Please note that each student must acquire his or her own original copy of the appropriate pattern(s) and/or book(s); copyright law prohibits sharing or copying of these items!
- Unless otherwise noted, upon registering, students will receive a coupon for a one-time 10% discount on materials and supplies required for the class for which you have registered; additionally, you will be offered a 10% discount on all purchases made during the first day of class. You are encouraged to wait until the week immediately preceding the scheduled class to purchase required supplies, in the event that the class is canceled.
- Our minimum class size is 4 students. Although we do our best to not cancel classes, if we find the need to do so, you will, of course, receive a full refund. Decisions to cancel classes will be made and communicated at least 1 week prior to the scheduled class.
- If you find the need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible! In order to provide you with a quality program, our instructors invest a lot of time and energy in class preparation. Out of consideration for our instructors and your classmates, cancellations received within two weeks of the scheduled class will not be refunded.
- Cancellations received prior to two weeks preceding the scheduled class will result in a store credit.
- Class times listed on the schedule are starting times. Please arrive in time to set up and prepare your work area. Classes begin as scheduled.
- For classes requiring use of a sewing machine: Please be sure you are familiar with and comfortable using your sewing machine, and that your sewing machine is in good working order.
- Classes are scaled according to level of skill mastery expected in order to participate and have a positive learning experience. Beginning quilt classes, as well as those requiring minimal skill mastery are geared toward novices and are marked with a single diamond (♦), whereas classes requiring greater skill mastery are marked with up to four diamonds ( ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦). Note that classes with two diamonds require students to be comfortable in their basic sewing abilities; two diamond-classes are not geared toward novices.
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If none of our scheduled classes gets you excited, Quilter's Corner will gladly customize a class for you! You pick the project and identify at least 4 participants; we'll work with you to schedule the date and time, and will arrange for one of our very capable teachers to teach the class to you and your quilting friends! |
Pfaff Feet
Thursday, Feb 23, 2PM - 4PM
Need to know how to use those feet that came with your machine?! This hands-on class is for you!
Level of Difficulty: ♦
Instructor: Marilyn Spicer
Class Fee: This class is free to Pfaff Owners who have purchased their machine from us and have not taken the class before. Note, however, that there is a $5 Kit Fee. Purchasing the kit, which you will receive during class, reserves your spot. Need a refresher? All other Pfaff owners can take this class for a nominal fee of $25 which includes the kit.
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Paper Piecing
Sunday, Feb 19, 10AM - 4PM
Add
paper-piecing to your quiltmaking repertoire, and you can be guaranteed
of virtually perfect results! In the morning, Chris will teach the
basics of paper piecing and prepare several samples. During the
afternoon, Chris will work with participants on their individual
projects - either ones you've already started and need help with,
or perhaps you'll want to try a new project from the book used for the
class.
Level of Difficulty: ♦ ♦
Instructor: Chris Payne
Class Fee: $40 |
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Beginning Quilting by Machine
Two eight-session offerings:
Thursday evenings, 6:30PM - 9PM: Feb 23, Mar 1, Mar 15, Mar 22, Mar 29, Apr 5, Apr 12, Apr 26, or
Saturday mornings, 9AM - 11:30AM: Feb 25, Mar 3, Mar 17, Mar 31, Apr 7, Apr 28, May 5, May 12
Learn to quilt in this class designed for the beginner! This class will introduce you to quilting by machine and rotary cutting. You will learn tips and tricks, beginning with choosing fabric, to make your quilting journey a successful one. You will make a baby- or lap-size quilt.
Level of Difficulty: ♦
Instructor: Judy Conly
Additional Info: You must be comfortable with your sewing machine to take this class, and you will need to bring your sewing machine to class beginning with the second session. Note also that participants will receive a 20% discount on any Pfaff sewing machine - through May 12.
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Quilt in the Hoop Tablerunner
Friday, Feb 24, 10AM - 2PM (includes a lunch break), or
Saturday, Feb 25, 1PM - 4PM
We will construct this cute little table runner from fabrics of your choice and then actually quilt it in the hoop of your embroidery machine!
Level of Difficulty: ♦
Instructor: Marilyn Spicer
Class Fee: $25
Additional Info: Embroidery machine and pattern, Second Time Around, required. |
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French Braid
Two-session class:
Session One: Thurs, Mar 8, 4PM - 8PM or Sun, Mar 11, 1PM - 5PM (you choose which);
Session Two: Sat, Mar 24, 10AM - 4PM.
Believe it or not, the beautiful French Braid design is actually a variation of the log cabin technique! The design develops through the creation of a "braid run." For this class, you can select any one of the 14 great projects outlined in Jane Miller's book, French Braid Quilts. During the first session, Chris will guide you through the fabric selection process and review the general cutting directions. During the second session, you will construct the braid runs and separator bands for your quilt!
Level of Difficulty: ♦
Instructor: Chris Payne
Class Fee: $50
Additional Info: Book, French Braid Quilts by Jane Miller, required |
Machine Quilting
Sunday, Mar 25, 10AM - 4PM
Do
you have beautiful quilt tops in need of quilting? Perhaps you want to
finish them yourself, but don't know how or are afraid to try...? If
so, this is the class for you!
Level of Difficulty: ♦ ♦
Instructor: Chris Payne
Class Fee: $50 |
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Which Way???
Sunday, April 15, 10AM - 4PM
If you need a quick runner or a very interesting queen-sized quilt, this may be the design for you!! The center of the blocks alternate between nine-patches and a focal fabric, and are surrounded by unique borders. As the blocks become rows, the secondary pattern appears. Add a few more borders, and your design is complete!
Level of Difficulty: ♦
Instructor: Chris Payne
Class Fee: $50
Additional Info: Pattern, Which Way? by Jami Kalvestran, required |
Beginning Sewing
A five-session offering: Saturday afternoons, 1PM - 3:30PM
Apr 28, May 5, May 12, Jun 2, Jun 9
Learn some basic sewing skills (or improve your existing skills)! Join Judy on Saturday afternoons to learn basic sewing techniques while making a customized pillowcase, pajama pants (long or cropped), and pieced tote bag! We have some wonderful new spring fabrics.... Just the thing for these great projects!
Instructor:
Judy Conly
Level of
Difficulty: ♦
Class Fee: $75
Additional
Info: Pattern booklet, Sew Easy Pajama Pants by Cindy Taylor Oates, required. You
must be comfortable with your sewing machine to take this class, and
you will need to bring your sewing machine to class beginning with the
second session. Note also that participants will receive a 20% discount on any Pfaff sewing machine - through June 9. |
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Pineapple Quilt
Saturday, Apr 14, 10AM - 4PM
The traditional "Pineapple Quilt" design can be constructed in many, many different ways, using any variety of fabrics (batiks, Asians, solids, you name it!!) The technique Chris will teach during this class is nearly fool-proof! Start out with a simple four-patch, and add "logs" to finish out the blocks. Accent strips complete the last few rows of this stunning quilt!
Level of Difficulty: ♦
Instructor: Chris Payne
Class Fee: $50
Additional Info: Book required
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Woven Tumbling Blocks
Sunday, May 20, 10AM - 4PM
Create a wonderful runner or placemats using a technique that combines weaving and
sewing. The reversible runner/placemats uses tubes of three different
fabrics - resulting in an appealing 3-D effect. And....no Y-seams to
piece! Select a single border, or different borders for each side, and
coordinating fabrics for the center!
Level of Difficulty: ♦ ♦
Instructor: Chris Payne
Class Fee: $40
Additional Info: Pattern required
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