Peeled Back Patchwork makes the turtles super fun to piece and gives the turtles a curvy dimensional look.  Learn how to make curves the easy way with dimensional curves:  Straight seam piecing with curved results.  

Dive into your stash and use different bright fabrics for the turtle shells to make them extra special.  In class we will start with the medium sized turtles which are 12” square finished.

 Turtle Trails Quilt:  74" x 62”.

(Iris and Poppies) With Helen, the students will work on calico, learning watercolor type techniques of “wet on wet” and “wet on dry” painting with dye, plus raw edge appliqué and Free Motion Machine Quilting.  During class Helen will supply paints to students and they are available for purchase after class.

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403 FREE Community BASIC BEGINNING Sewing – FREE - Virginia Lee

Saturday Aug 24, 2024  8:30 - 11:30 and 2:30 - 5:30 (all day class)

Description:

In keeping with the Utah Quilt Guild motto: To promote, encourage and preserve the art of quilt making in Utah, we offer a FREE BASIC Introductory Beginners Class.  Come invite your friends to join this FREE introductory class and be introduced to the Wonderful World of Quilting.

This is a great opportunity to introduce your friend(s) to the "Wonderful World of Quilting".  It's for that friend that always says, "I wish I could do that". A free class for your friend or family. A chance to enjoy each other's company and just have a darn good time. An adult is required for children under 10 to be in attendance. Some very basic information will be shared to help understand the language of quilters, like fat quarter which is not part of your anatomy or a burger at McDonalds. All supplies are provided. We will have tools to try out, handouts, fabric and patterns. A machine is not required but an opportunity to sew on a few machines will be available (we can take turns). Please take advantage of this FREE opportunity.

Class Type: Technique
Class Category: Piecing, Machine
Class Difficulty: beginners or anyone interested in learning about quilting.   Everyone is welcome!     


Machine required for this class?: Yes, or provided

Pattern Required?: Yes
Pattern fee, if applicable: $0

Kit required?:  Yes
Kit fee, if applicable:  Free

Kit items: Supplies needed for this class are provided by the Utah Quilt Guild.  If you have a machine, it can be helpful to bring that with you.  Otherwise machines will be available to be shared by students.

First and Last Name: Virginia Lee
Email:  leeleesgotcha@gmail.com

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Saturday Aug 24, 2024  8:30 - 11:30 and 2:30 - 5:30 (all day class)

Description: This is a fun Quilt class that teaches how to make two of the poinsettia blocks at the same time. The quilt comes in an option of 3 sizes with present blocks set around it or the smaller poinsettia size can be used as a centerpiece for the table.   Large Quilt is Quilt Size 86“ X 86“

Class Type: Project
Class Category: Piecing, Machine
Class Difficulty: All Levels

Machine required for this class?: Yes

Pattern Required?: Yes
Pattern fee, if applicable: $5

Kit required?: Optional
Kit fee, if applicable: $130

Supply List:

•          BSK, All the typical supplies for machine piecing.
•          There is a package of squares that I sell in my shop that are very helpful for making the flowers and contains all the sizes needed for the different size options in the pattern. These are very useful for the method I use to teach the half square triangles
•          YARDAGE

o   White 1-3/4 yd

o   Red #1 poinsettia 1 FQ

o   Red #2 poinsettia 1 FQ

o   Presents 6 FQ’s

o   Ribbons & bows on presents 3 FQ’s

o   Green sashing corners & poinsettia leaves 1/3 yd

o   Border inner and outer 1-1/4 yd

o   Border middle 1-1/3 yd

o   Binding 2/3 yd

o   Backing 7 yd or 2-3/4 yds of 108” wide

Kit items: Kits could be supplied upon request and will be for the middle size quilt of 86" X 86" for $130 and would be enough for the top and binding. A kit could be put together for the table topper. The Center of the Quilt has Merry Christmas embroidered on the fabric and would be available for an extra fee.  Contact teacher if you would like a kit.

Other remarks: The table topper is such a fun Christmas addition.

Instructor Contact Information: LaVonne Jackson
Email: jacksonlavonne@gmail.com

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Saturday Aug 24, 2024  8:30 - 11:30  (Morning class)

Description: Unleash your creativity and join me for a quilting adventure in my Sparkling Blooms workshop! In this hands on class, you will learn the simple steps of crafting these intricate looking star blocks that come together to form a dazzling display of Sparkling Blooms. In this class we will unravel the secrets to precision piecing techniques for half square triangles and flying geese with lots of tips and shortcuts for getting perfectly square blocks. For those who like directional fabrics, I have tips and tricks to help you out with this quilt. This fat quarter friendly pattern transforms patriotic fabrics into a quilt that radiates pride and joy. Prefer a Christmas quilt?  Make it in red, white, and green! Or if you prefer a more modern quilt, you can make the two color option.  Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting on your stitching journey, you will love creating a masterpiece that is as enjoyable to make as it is to admire. Join me for Sparkling Blooms and let your creativity bloom! Finished quilt measures 66 inches x 87 inches.

Class Type: Project
Class Category: Piecing, Machine
Class Difficulty: Beginning

Machine required for this class?: Yes

Pattern Required?: Yes
Pattern fee, if applicable: $12

Supply List:

• Sparkling Blooms Pattern, digital version available from Etsy at ChantelleBaileyShop or a physical copy is available for purchases in class, or you can email me and have a physical pattern mailed to you before class. 
• BSK,
• If you have a favorite flying geese or half square triangle ruler, definitely bring them.

For the 3 color version:

• 6 fat quarters or 1.5 yards of red,
• 6 fat quarters or 1.5 yards of blue,
• 4 fat quarters or 1 yard for the middle star in white or light
• 2.75 yards of background fabric.

For the 2 color version:

• 3 yards for the big and small stars
• 3.75 yards for middle star and background.

For the rainbow version:  

• 12 fat quarters for the big and small stars,
• 4 fat quarters or 1 yard for the middle star in white or light
• 2.75 yards of background fabric.

Instructor Contact Information: Chantelle Bailey
Email: chantellebaileydesign@gmail.com

405  Bent Pieces   - Kaye Evans    

Saturday Aug 24, 2024  8:30 - 11:30  (Morning class)


Description: Come along in this adventure of learning curved piecing while creating your own unique quilt, 60 inches x 72 inches. This technique can be used as borders, the entire body of the quilt, or as parts of the blocks in your quilt. It is easier than it looks. All you need is 2 contrasting fabrics, a mat and a rotary, and a sense of adventure. This process has been around for years, and it is exciting and fun. You will soon be seeing curved piecing in all your future quilts.

Class Type: Technique
Class Category: Piecing, Machine
Class Difficulty: All Levels

Machine required for this class?: Yes

Pattern Required?: Yes

Kit required?: No

Supply List:

•          Sewing machine in good working order,
•          extra bobbins prefilled,
•          BSK,
•          mat,
•          6 inches x 12 inch ruler, any brand will work,
•          Rotary cutter, with NEW blade,
•          several gallon sized plastic bags.
•          Yellow headed pins for pinning blocks together.
•          (20) fabrics in an assortment of light, medium and dark values. Choose vivid prints, pastels, checks, stripes, Kaffe or tone on tone fabrics. These all work well together.

o   Cut (1) 6" by Width of fabric from each.

o   Cut (2) 9 in strips parallel to the selvage 65" of light and dark.

o   You may use 2 shorter pieces and piece your strips to equal the 65".

Other remarks, information, about this class?: 

•          Book - Cutting Curves From Straight Pieces by Debbie Bowles is available online from used bookstores. ( Cost is $10.00 or less from Thrift Books)

Instructor Contact Information: Kaye Evans
Email: Quiltndog46@gmail.com

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