Classes September to November 2016

I have updated my class list -
Scandinavian Sleigh Ride Sept 8th 7-9pm $15
Christmas is coming and now is the time to make this lovely Scandinavian inspired Sleigh Ride Quilt. Easy piecing and applique. Come along for the ride.

Strip Cuts Quilt Tuesday 13th Sept 7-9pm $15

Dianne will show you how easy it can be to make strips that you cut and resew together to make wonderful strip cut sets which can be sewn together in many ways.

Limecello Quilt Thursday 29th Sept 7-9pm $15

Dianne has been playing around with squares and rectangles to create this interesting block that is quick and easy to sew. Then you have a few options with layout - this is one version. 

Foil Tiles Tuesday October 11 7-9pm $15

Dianne has been experimenting with the new Deco Foil in store and created this fun tile project, almost like a mosaic. You are layering fabric, fusible, foil and yarns scraps to create interesting textures.

Scrappy Squares Quilt Sunday 13 November 10am - 4pm $40

Have you got fabrics scraps leftover from many projects that you don't want to throw away, yet they are small. Here is something you can easily make to use them up and it looks so modern. Dianne used 1 1/2" squares in this project.

Painted Fabric Quilt - Sunday November 27th 10am - 4pm $40

OR 3 Tuesdays 7-9pm November 8, 15 & 22nd. $35

Do you have dated fabrics that you don't want to use in a project, Dianne will show you how to make a basic pieced top using these, how to machine quilt it and then use it as a canvas over which you paint. Create your own unique theme. Dianne used Chernobyl for her quilt theme.

Dianne can supply paints for use in class for a materials fee.

If any of these classes appeal to you then please contact me for further details and to book into the classes.

Dianne

Craft Classes June/July 2013

I am holding the following craft classes in June and July 2013.
If you are interested you can email me, phone me or call into the studio and check out the actual samples.

A Painted Quilt 2 x Tuesdays 11th & 25th June 7-9pm $28  
Would you like to learn how to create a quilt like Dianne did for her Tote & Gloat challenge entry. Quilt a design and then ‘paint’ the applique in. The first Tuesday you will quilt your design, the 2nd Tuesday you will ‘paint’ the applique shape. Make a small piece in class to get it finished and see how easy it can be yet how complicated it looks. Machine quilting experience recommended.

Modern Squares Patchwork Quilt Sunday 16th June 10am—3pm $35
Sew these easy squares into blocks with a narrow sashing strip and then add wider sashing strips between blocks. You can make this quilt look modern by using a plain fabric for the sashing. A couple of different settings available.

Purse Needlebook Tuesday 18th June 7-9pm $15 + $5 pattern (special price)
Dianne has created this fun little needlebook in the shape of a purse. There are 3 different purse designs. They will all look different depending on the fabric you choose to make it from. Be wild, modern, floral etc. A lovely little gift for friends. This shows the purse open with the needles in place.

Naturescapes Wallhanging Sunday 23 June 10am –3pm $35
Dianne will show you how you can incorporate photos printed on cotton fabric into pieces that are little shots of nature stitched. Add a variety of materials to create and embellish your scene—lace, buttons, wood, ribbon, yarn etc.

Machine Narrow Curve Strip Piecing Thursday 27 June 7-9pm $15
Dianne will show you how easy it can be to machine sew in a narrow curved strip of fabric into your work. Can be strips made into blocks or larger pieces.

Machine Quilting Fillers Wednesday 12th June &/or 3rd July $15 each night
Would you like to improve your machine quilting skills? You have the basics but need practice, come along to one or both nights and Dianne will guide you along the way. You can make a little sampler like her strippy piece if you want to try lots of narrow fillers, just let Dianne know and she will give you the pattern to make prior to class.

Project Case Tuesday 9th July 7-9pm $15
Dianne has designed a simple fabric project case that has a clear vinyl front so you can see what is in the case with a fabric back and sides. Zip across the top to hold the work neatly inside. Keep all the bits of fabric, patterns, threads etc in a nice little package all together so that you can see what’s inside at a glance. Why not make several, one for each project you are working on.

Beginners Felting
Would you like to learn wet felting? Dianne is trying to arrange a class for you, probably sometime in August. If you could be interested please contact me for more details.

I hope some of these classes may tempt you so do call in and see my samples or call me. I'd be happy to book you into a class.
Dianne