Classes
Rag Quilt Class
Come join in the fun and learn how to make a Rag quilt. These are easy to put together quilts and great for beginners and make great gifts for family and friends. This is an all-day class with some cutting prior to class.
Cost: $40.00
Date: Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Supply list:
- 12 yards of assorted flannels cut into 240 – 8” squares
- Twin batting cut into 120 – 6” squares
- 2 large spools of 50 wt cotton thread
- Denim needles 90/14 recommended
- Sewing machine in good working order with walking foot
Quilt Essentials offers a 15% discount on supplies purchased for the class prior to class and on the class day.
Instructor: Kara Enyeart
More Pineapple Blocks, Table runner Class
Did you take the previous Pineapple Block class from us? We have discovered a new pattern using the same ruler and can’t wait to share it with you. Come learn about the Pineapple Block ruler or more about the ruler you already have. Class participants will make a 18″ x 37″ table runner. If you want to make it longer please buy additional fabric. Please cut the the following prior to class:
Contrasting fabric: cut 5 – 1 3/4″ x WOF of each
Background fabric: cut 1 – 2 1/2″ x WOF and 2 – 3 1/2″ x WOF.
Cost: $35.00
Date: Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supply list:
- Cut Loose On Point Runner pattern
- Creative Grid Pineapple Trim ruler (CGRJAW3)
- 1/3 yard of each light background and two contrasting fabrics
- 1/4 yard for binding
- Sewing machine in good working order and the operator’s manual
- Sewing machine needles (90/14)
- 50 wt thread such as Mettler or Aurifil, 2 pre-wound bobbins
- Acrylic ruler to cut 7″ sections
- Rotary cutter, Cutting mat at least 18″ x 24″
- Seam riper, Pins, Marking Pencil, Quarter inch sewing foot, Paper for notes and a pencil.
Quilt Essentials offers a 15% discount on supplies purchased for the class prior to class and on the class day.
Instructor: Dee Salo
Quilt-as-You-Go Placemat Class
Make a set of place mats for any occasion using pre-cut 2-1/2in fabric strips and Soft and Stable. A modified quilt- as-you-go method and fold over self-binding make assembly quick and easy.
Cost: $35.00
Date: Saturday, Feb. 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Supply list:
- Set a Pretty Table pattern
- 22 – 2 1/2″ x 44″ strips
- 1 yard for backing
- Soft and Stable 18″ x 58″
- Rotary cutter, mat and rulers
- Sewing machine needles, thread and other notions you would normally use in a project.
- Sewing machine in good working order with a walking foot
Quilt Essentials offers a 15% discount on supplies purchased for the class prior to class and on the class day.
Instructor: Dawn Carver
Lazy Daisy Table Topper Class
Bring a big pop of color to your favorite tabletop with this giant Dresden plate! Finished quilt size: 42” round
Cost: $35.00
Date: Saturday, Feb. 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supply list:
- Lazy Daisy pattern
- 10 – 1/4 yard cuts
- 1 fat quarter for the center
- Backing fabric – 46″ square
- Batting – 46″ square
- A full spool of good quality quilting thread 50 wt
- Quilting needles
- Sewing machine in good working order
Quilt Essentials offers a 15% discount on supplies purchased for the class prior to class and on the class day.
Instructor: Kara Enyeart
Log Cabin Table Topper Class
Come learn how to assemble one of the classic heritage quilt blocks. These blocks are easy to assemble and can create a multitude of designs.
Cost: $35.00
Date: Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supply list:
- Creative Grid Log Cabin 6″ Block ruler
- Cutting mat and rotary cutter
- Acrylic rulers (recommended 6 ½” x 24 ½” and 6 ½” square)
- Assorted scraps of fabric in lights and darks
- A full spool of good quality quilting thread 50 wt
- Quilting needles
- Sewing machine in good working order
Quilt Essentials offers a 15% discount on supplies purchased for the class prior to class and on the class day.
Instructor: Kara Enyeart
One Yard Apron Class
Do you need an easy fun project? Join us for this class on making an apron from one yard. It would make a great gift for anyone including yourself. Consider signing up with a group of friends.
Cost: $35.00
Date: Saturday, March 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Beginner
Supply list:
- One yard apron pattern
- One yard of fabric
- A full spool of good quality quilting thread 50 wt
- Quilting needles
- Sewing machine in good working order
Quilt Essentials offers a 15% discount on supplies purchased for the class prior to class and on the class day.
Instructor: Dawn Carver
Beginning Piecing
In this class you will learn the basics of cutting your fabric, stitching with a 1/4″ seam allowance and piecing your rows together. You will learn basic techniques of a 4-patch and flying geese blocks. By the end of the day, you will have a nearly completed wall hanging or table topper.
Cost: $40.00 (includes the pattern)
Date: Saturday, April 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies list:
- 1 yard focus fabric
- 1/2 yard of light background fabric
- 1/4 yard of medium fabric
- 1/8 yard of dark fabric
- 3/8 yard for inner border
- Sewing machine in good working order and the operator’s manual
- Sewing machine needles (90/14)
- 50 wt thread such as Mettler or Aurifil, 2 pre-wound bobbins
- 6 ½” x 24 ½” acrylic ruler, 6 ½” square acrylic ruler
- Rotary cutter, Cutting mat at least 18″ x 24″
- Seam riper, Pins, Marking Pencil, Quarter inch sewing foot, Paper for notes and a pencil.
Quilt Essentials offers a 15% discount on supplies purchased for the class prior to class and on the class day.
Instructor: Dawn Carver
Mama Bear’s Paws Quilt Class
Studio 180 Design pattern using the Split Rects ruler. Learn how to make this beautiful lap quilt with simple blocks. This is an intermediate class. The expectation is that you will be able to sew a 1/4” seam allowance, trim blocks and work independently with direction from the instructor. There is a requirement to cut fabric prior to the class day.
Cost: $40.00
Date: Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies list:
- Mama Bear’s Paws pattern (available at the shop)
- Split Rects ruler
- 10 Assorted Medium/Dark Fat Quarters
- 2 3/8 yds background fabric
- 1 7/8 yds border fabric
- ½ yd accent fabric
- 1 yd setting triangle fabric
- Sewing machine in good working order and the operator’s manual
- Sewing machine needles (90/14)
- 50 wt thread such as Mettler or Aurifil, 2 pre-wound bobbins
- 6 ½” x 24 ½” acrylic ruler, 6 ½” square acrylic ruler
- Rotary cutter, Cutting mat at least 18″ x 24″
- Seam riper, Pins, Marking Pencil, Quarter inch sewing foot, Paper for notes and a pencil.
Quilt Essentials offers a 15% discount on supplies purchased for the class prior to class and on the class day.
Instructor: Kara Enyeart
Cutting instructions:
Fat quarter fabrics:
Cut 15 strips 4” x hwof (this is 1 strip from all 10 and an additional strip from 5 of the 10)
Cut 50 3 ½” squares (5 – 3 ½” squares from each FQ)
Background fabric:
Cut 8 strips 4” x wof
Cut 5 strips 3 ½” x wof; subcut into 50 3 ½” square
Cut 4 strips 6 ½” x wof; set 2 strips aside and subcut 2 strips into 34 rectangles 1 ¾” x 6 ½” and 16 rectangles 1 ¼” x 6 ½”.
Cut 2 strips 1 ½” x wof
Accent fabric:
Cut 2 strips 1 ¾” x wof
Cut 4 squares 1 ¼”
Border fabric:
Cut 7 strips 2 ½” x wof
T-Shirt Quilt Class
Have you been saving T-shirts? Do you want to make a T-Shirt quilt for that special someone or for yourself? This is the class for you. You will learn how to prepare the t-shirts to be pieced into a quilt and learn tips and tricks from Dawn. Students must know how to cut fabric, sew a ¼” seam and square up fabric. Please show up on time.
Cost: $40.00
Date: Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Supply list: This is for a 3×3 T-shirt quilt. (This does not include the borders.)
- You Did What With My T-Shirt book
- Minimum of 9 t-shirts
- 2.5 yards woven stabilizer (not interfacing)
- ¾ yard cotton fabric for 5 frames
- 5/8 yard cotton fabric for 4 frames
- Thread
- Pins
- Rotary cutter/ mat
- Seam Ripper
- 12 ½ square ruler if you have one (15 ½ inch square is also handy)
- Small straight ruler
- Tape measure
- Sewing machine in good working order with owner’s manual
Quilt Essentials offers a 15% discount on supplies purchased for the class prior to class and on the class day.
Instructor: Dawn Carver
Registration Policy
Student Expectations
Students are expected to show up on time for class and be prepared to learn. Please be respectful of others and their desire to learn. Class supplies should be purchased prior to class.
Class & Club Fees/Registration
Register early, as class/club space is limited. Payment must be received prior to class/club to guarantee a spot. Please remember that if payment is not made, you are NOT registered.
You may call with your credit card info or come into the store. Once you pay for your class, you will receive a supply list. If you have required supplies at home, by all means, bring them. If not, we would appreciate it if you would purchase the supplies from us. We’ll offer you a 15% discount on the fabric, tools, and other class supplies purchased from Quilt Essentials. If there is no registration fee then there isn’t a 15% discount.
Cancellation Policy
We have a 7 day cancellation policy. If you cancel 7 days in advance, your class/club fee can be transferred to another class/club or be used as store credit. If you cancel in less than 7 days, you forfeit your fee.