Upcoming Events!

I have been working hard to get the calendar all updated and I think we are there!

It should be completely updated through April 2012 with classes, events, sales, and descriptions.

Here are some of the classes that are starting soon that you can sign up for now:

Farmer in the Dell Online BOM: Starts in March. Every month we will mail you the fabric and instructions for that month’s block. Cost: Sign up fee is $5. Each month will be $20, plus shipping. Call the shop for more info or to sign up.

Wool Appliqué– This 12-month BOM has four different quilt options for you to choose from. A Christmas quilt, Fall, Springtime and Folk Art. All four quilts are wool appliqué on cotton backgrounds. We have a photo of all four of these quilts in the shop. Each month you will pay $26 and get a kit for at least one of the blocks. The border fabrics are also included in this cost. It won’t matter which quilt you want to make, since the techniques are so similar for all four of the designs. We do need to know which quilt you want to do soon, so let us know. There is a $20 sign up fee for this class. If you pick up all 12 of your kits, throughout the year, you will receive a $20 gift certificate to use toward your backing fabric. Starts January 16th.

Sweet & Simple– This Block of the month is an appliqué quilt that will make you smile. Thirty, 12” blocks make up this really folk-art feeling quilt. We will provide kits for 2-3 blocks per month. The color palette will be taken from 1800’s reproduction fabrics. There are several blocks that have embroidery details. You will be adjusting a few of the patterns to reflect your own family, life etc. A $20 sign-up fee is required and will be refunded to you in a gift certificate to be used toward your backing if you pick up all 12 months of kits. We will be really focusing on appliqué technique. If you have always wanted to perfect your appliqué skills, then this is the class for you! Starts January 23rd.

Saturday Sampler – Sign-up for next years Saturday Sampler beginning May 1^st! Saturday Sampler is always a mystery but is a great way to learn new techniques and explore the world of quilting. Runs from June – May.

Clothesline Club

If you love 1930’s fabric then you need to join us this year as we begin a new year of Clothesline Club. Each month we will highlight a different new pattern from a great book by Darlene Zimmerman as well as several other sources. Each month you are eligible for prizes. We have a lot of fun! We also go over history from the 1930’s. There will be prizes, treats and tons of friends! You will get a free pattern each month. Join anytime!

$5 each class

Beginning Piecing

This class is a 3-part class where you will learn so many things; cutting, pressing, seam allowance, how to use rulers, as well as sewing several different basic quilt blocks. You will start sewing your blocks in class and will have a cute table runner by the end. Even if you have sewn before, this is a great class where you will learn important piecing skills. Classes in January and February.

Tuition-$30          Kit-$50 (front and back)       Quilting & batting-$25

Pocket Full of Posies

Deanna will show you how to make this really cute quilt. It would be a perfect Valentine’s Day quilt or a really fun one for a baby girl. Twist your fabric for a fun technique! January 19th.

Tuition-$10

Sweetheart Runner

Learn the fun stack and slash method for this valentine table runner. Debbie will teach you all about it. Really fast and easy! January 25th.

Tuition-$10

Machine Appliqué

Gloria will teach you an alternate technique to hand appliqué. This machine appliqué method does not involve your edges needing to be turned under but is washable and won’t fray. You will need to bring your own machine that has a blanket stitch. You will also need an “open toe foot” on your machine. A kit will be supplied. January 27th

Tuition-$15

Buggy Barn Stars

Meridy will teach you how to master the Buggy Barn technique. You will learn how to make any buggy barn pattern. Even if you have taken a buggy barn class before, this time you will learn how to make a more complicated block. A kit for one block will be supplied. A class in February and in April. Tuition-$15

Easter Dress

Sew this darling easter dress for a special little girl. The dress is really cute, but the flower embellishments make it “super cute”. Lori will teach you a fun technique for making the ribbon flowers. February 13th.

Beginning Hand Appliqué

This is a two part class, with one class each month. Please plan on attending both classes. You will be learning several applique methods and skills. This is a perfect class for beginners. You will make a small quilt that will be perfect to place in a frame. Starts February 21st.

Tuition- $20       Kit & pattern-$15

Apron Strings

Lori is the master of sewing cute aprons. She can give you all the tips you will need to sew well loved aprons for those you love. March 7th.

Tuition-$10        Pattern & fabric is additional

Pillow Class

Sharon and Xarissa will show you lots of fun pillows and tell you the tricks you will need to know in order to become a “pillow maker”. They have created many really cute ones, come and see what they have dreamed up. March 12th.

Tuition-$10

Scrap Happy

Marilyn and Amy Smart have so many great ideas for you to use up all those scraps you have hanging around in your sewing room. Get great ideas for organizing, utilizing and most important, sewing up all those scraps. Don’t miss it! March 15th.

Tuition-$10

Little Wallet

This is such a fun small wallet for you to give to your special little girl or even a sewing friend. They are great for holding your punch cards, lipsticks, change, etc. Make one for your mom for mother’s day! Once you make one you will be hooked and will want to make several. March 20th.

Tuition-$10        Kit & pattern-$10

Tricks with wool

If you already know how to appliqué with wool, you will want to go a little further and learn how to do lettering, embellishments etc for your wool projects. Amy will show you several “good to know” things about wool. April 5th.

Tuition-$10

Itsy Bits

Have you been intimidated with super tiny English Paper Piecing? Amy will show you some ins and outs using itsy bitsy papers. These items can then be used for embellishing some of your special quilting projects. April 17th.

Tuition-$15      Kit included

Paper Piecing

Come and learn how to paper piece. We will sew a small block during class. You will learn how to do this exact and fun method. You will also receive seceral patterns for you to practice on. April 19th.

Tuition- $10       Kit-$5

Quilters Notebook

These notebooks are perfect for you to take along with your stitching/appliqué projects. They include a cutting mat, tiny design wall, and everything you will need to have everything handy as you are on the go. They work great for traveling, or taking with you when you have time to sit and stitch. April 25th.

Tuition-$10

Trixie Stix Exchange

Pick up trixie stix at the shop, take them home and sew them, bring them back to us!

We will trade them all around and at the “exchange” you will get a “mixed up” bag back. We will keep track of how many you bring in! This is really a great way to get a huge variety of 1930’s reproduction fabrics and sewing them together is a cinch. At the exchange, you will receive several ideas to then take home and sew your half-square triangle blocks into something fun! April 27th.

Check out the calendar for more specifics.

General Class Information

– Class tuitions must be paid at time of sign-up.

– Class tuitions are non-refundable unless cancellation is made 48 hours before the class.

– Any class may be cancelled if less than three people are registered. You will receive a full refund if AQ cancels the class.

– Remember to pick up your postcard coupons (January-April) at the shop, one per person please. These are available to you during the month of January.

-If you want to receive additional coupons and announcement via email please sign up/register at american-quilting.com. Our email system is how you will receive notice of unadvertised sales and upcoming events at the shop.

– Please remember that any coupon (our printed postcard or email coupons) must be present for you to receive any discount