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Name: Appliqué Basics 2009 class continued
Date: 1st Thursday of each month—October 2009 though April 2010
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Fee: $15/class
Level:
Instructor: Susan Stephenson
This class is open only to returning students from the 2009 class.
Name: Appliqué Basics 2008 class continued
Date: 1st Thursday of each month—October 2009 though April 2010
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Fee: $15/class
Level:
Instructor: Susan Stephenson
This class is open only to returning students from the 2008 class.
Name: BOM Days to Remember
Date: 1st Tuesday of the month—October 6, November 3 & December 1
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Fee: $18.99/month
Level: All levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Nancy Tokarz
Make a quilt by making a new block each month while learning useful techniques.
Name: BOM 4-Patch
Date: 1st Wednesday of the month—October 7, November 4 & December 2
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Fee: $18.99/month
Level: All levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Kathy Rodolph & Barbara Kelly
Make a quilt by making a new block each month while learning useful techniques.
Name: Paper Piecing Club
Date: 2nd Friday of the month—October 9, November 13 & December 11
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $18/month
Level: All levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Carolyn Napper
New to paper piecing or experienced – come join us. Each month Carolyn will provide a project to get you warmed up and cover the basics. If you have your own project, bring it to work on.
Name: Janome Club
Date: 2nd Mondays—October 12, Novermber 9 & December 14
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon OR 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: FREE if you purchased your machine from The Quilted Cactus, otherwise just $10/month.
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Phillis Wilson
This club meets the 2nd Monday of each month and is for Janome machine owners. Become familiar with your machine and learn all the great things you can do while working on a new project each month.
  
Shown in order: October project, November project & December project
Name: Machine Appliqué Club
Date: Second Tuesday of every month—October 13, November 10 & December 8
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $18/month
Level: All levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Carolyn Napper
Primary techniques taught: tracing, cutting appliqué pieces, placement and machine appliqué. Learn a bit more about the stitches your machine offers. A new project will begin in November.
 
Name: Camille's Bag
Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 3 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $36
Level: All levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Carolyn Napper
Due to demand we are offering this class one more time. You will learn lots of tricks and simple quilting to create this very popular handbag.
Name: Party with Patrick Club
Date: 3rd Saturday of the month—October 17, November 21 & December 19
Time: 11a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fee: $10/month or $100 for 12 months
Level: All levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Carolyn Napper
Each month Patrick Lose provides us with an exclusive pattern, instructions, recipes and good ideas for throwing a party. Joining this exclusive club is a must. As a member of "Party with Patrick," you will meet new people, enjoy good food, learn new sewing techniques, make a fun project and play some great games. Kit available.
Name: Let's Do Lunch
Date: Sundays—November 22 & December 13
Time: Noon - 4 p.m.
Fee: $25/class
Level:
Instructor: Nita Rosemann
Use Terry Atkinson's Book, Let's Do Lunch, to create a different project each session. Bring a sandwich and beverage and join us to make gifts for any occasion.
 
Shown in order: Project 2 & Project 3
Name: Project Bag (emb)
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $24
Level:
Instructor: Becki Peterson
Machine embroider your monogram and assemble a bag that will be large enough to carry your projects.
Name: Quilt ‘til U Wilt
Date: 4th Friday of each month—October 23 & November 27
Time: 5 p.m. - Midnight
Fee: $15/month
Level: All levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Carolyn Napper
Carolyn will serve up soup and be available to assist you with ANY project you want to work on. It’s a great time to finish those UFO’s and make new friends. No meeting in December.
Name: Stack & Whack
Date: Monday, November 30 & Wednesday, December 9
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: $50
Level: All levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Sharon Watier
Learn how to layer and cut fabric to create unique blocks and quilts. Sharon developed her own method for making a dozen different size blocks and not wasting fabric.
Name: Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
Date: Monday, October 26
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fee: $24
Level:
Instructor: Wendy Cheek
In this decorative project you will be using both your sewing machine and serger to make a 3-D, beaded, festive Christmas Tree wall hanging.
Name: Introduction to Cotton Theory
Date: Sunday, November 15
Time: Noon - 4 p.m.
Fee: $30 includes kit
Level:
Instructor: Nita Rosemann
Learn the basics from a Certified Cotton Theory Instructor—including suggested stitches, joining methods and an easy way to do binding.
Name: Grocery Bag
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fee: $18
Level:
Instructor: Cheryl Nagler
Each student will make an 18” x 18” vinyl mesh bag with box corners, fabric header and webbing handles. You'll learn useful techniques which can be applied to other projects. Great for a shopping bag or pool tote.
Name: Big Easy Tote
Date: Tuesday, November 3
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $36
Level:
Instructor: Carolyn Napper
Want a bag with LOTS of pockets – inside and out – and the size is JUST RIGHT? This tote will become your favorite. If you are experienced in making bags it’s time to try this pattern.
Name: Old St. Nick Wall Hanging
Date: Tuesday, November 3 OR Wednesday, November 4 & Tuesday, November 10 OR 17
Time: 6 - 9 p.m. (11/3 & 11/17) OR 9 a.m. - Noon (11/4 & 11/10)
Fee: $36
Level:
Instructor: Carolyn Boden
Piecing and machine appliqué are the techniques used to create a holiday wall hanging. This jolly old fella is sporting a big pack heading to your home (or your grandchildren’s home).
Name: Embroidered Tree Skirt
Date: Thursday, November 5 & 12
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Fee: $36
Level:
Instructor: Becki Peterson
Embroider a design, piece the top and assemble into a pointed edge tree skirt.
Name: Fire and Ice
Date: Friday, November 6
Time: 9:30a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $30
Level: For intermediate or advanced quilters.
Instructor: Terri Ward
As the title implies, the batik fabrics in the kit sizzle. It’s stunning! Pattern is included with purchase of kit, or you may purchase the pattern and choose your own fabrics.
Name: Mood Swings (emb)
Date: Fridays–November 6 & 20 & December 4
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Fee: $30 for all three sessions
Level: All Levels - embroidery machine required.
Instructor: Ginny Meyers
Combine love of embroidery with love of quilting by machine to make completed blocks in the hoop.
Name: Table Grace Placemat and Napkins
Date: Saturday, November 7 OR Wednesday, November 11
Time: 11a.m. - 3 p.m. (Sat) OR 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Wed)
Fee: $24
Level:
Instructor: Pam Ross
This pattern has become one of the most popular in the shop. Come learn construction tips and tricks to make for yourself or gifts. This is a quilt-as-you-go technique.
  
Name: Twisted Log Cabin Wall Hanging
Date: Tuesdays—November 10 & 17
Time: 1- 4 p.m.
Fee: $36
Level:
Instructor: Becki Peterson
Learn to arrange fabric colors and determine the size of the paper triangles in increments to obtain the desired amount of twist. Machine paper piece and get perfect twisting points every time.
Name: Appliqué Basics
Date: 2nd & 3rd Thursday of Nov & Dec and the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Jan - April
Time: 1 – 3 p.m. OR 6 – 8 p.m.
Fee: $15/class
Level:
Instructor: Susan Stephenson
This class introduces the student to the fine art of hand sewing and hand appliqué. Class is based on Mimi Dietrich’s book, Baltimore Basics. You will learn needle-turn appliqué along with other hand appliqué techniques. Each month there will be open sew time for additional help, as needed. A sewing book or wall hanging can be the end result.
Introduction to Needle-turn Applique is a pre-requisite to this class. Private 2-hour sessions are available year round with Susan for $15. Please leave your name and number at the shop and Susan will contact you for scheduling.
Name: Origami Bag
Date: Tuesday, November 16
Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Fee: $15
Level:
Instructor: Cheryl Nagler
Combine two 18” squares with a special folding and seaming technique and you'll have a small bag with a drawstring closure. Great gift idea.
Name: Ripping Fun Shirt
Date: Tuesday, November 16
Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Fee: $15
Level: All levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Phillis Wilson
Leave your rotary cutter at home. Measure, rip and sew a cute, short sleeve shirt.
Name: Machine Embroidery Club
Date: Wednesdays—starting on November 18th for the daytime class and starting on December 2nd for the evening class
Time: 10:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (3rd Wed.) OR 6 - 9 p.m. (1st Wed.)
Fee: FREE if you purchased your machine at The Quilted Cactus, otherwise just $15/month
Level:
Instructor: Becki Peterson
Each meeting will explore a different technique: using different fabrics, determining placement for design and determining which stabilizer will work best for each project. Projects will include embroidery on card stock, leather, T-Shirts, towels, organza, corduroy, fleece and balsa wood—to name just a few.
   
Shown in order: Embroidery on balsa, card stock, towel & T-Shirt
Name: Very Wearable Jacket
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $18
Level:
Instructor: Phillis Wilson
This lightweight, reversible jacket has no set-in sleeves. It’s just the thing to slip into when the AC is too chilly.
Name: Child's Name Book
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $18
Level:
Instructor: Becki Peterson
Using machine embroidery, create a book personalized with the name of your choice, with pictures that correspond to letters in the child's name.
 
Name: Looking Through a Window
Date: Friday, November 20 OR Tuesday, January 12
Time: 1- 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $15
Level:
Instructor: Brenda Bishop
This is a fast and fun technique using 3 triangles and 1 seam to make a square. It is suitable for many applications.
Name: Curvy Roads
Date: Monday, November 23
Time: 1- 5 p.m.
Fee: $24
Level:
Instructor: Joan Salik
A fun and easy quilt that looks hard but it's not. Learn to sew curves and make bias binding. Rectangular blocks flowing from light to dark give this quilt a sunshine to shadow effect.
Name: The Cheri Handbag
Date: Monday, November 30
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Fee: $30
Level:
Instructor: Carolyn Napper
Choose from 3 different sizes for your handbag - purchase pre-made handles in advance, then learn how easy it is to attach them and make pockets and have a new purse ready for the coming winter season or for a great gift.
  
Name: Vacation Purse (emb)
Date: Tuesday, December 1
Time: 1- 4 p.m.
Fee: $18
Level:
Instructor: Becki Peterson
Class will cover the basics of machine embroidery & purse construction. Learn design selection & placement, choosing the right stabilizer, inserting a zipper, adding a strap and placing a pocket.
Name: Tablecloth (emb)
Date: Friday, December 4
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: $24
Level:
Instructor: Becki Peterson
Learn to select an appropriate embroidery design, stabilize it and accurately place it on the corners of a tablecloth.
Name: Portapockets Organizer
Date: Saturday, December 5 OR Wednesday, January 13
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $36
Level:
Instructor: Becki Peterson
Make a custom insert to hold everything you need in your handbag. Makes switching purses a snap.
 
Name: Southwest Triple Treasure Wall Hanging
Date: Tuesday, December 8
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $75
Level:
Instructor: Joan Bassett
Joan will teach her original pattern that combines easy piecing and appliqué without using templates. Order a kit or customize to your color scheme.
Name: Notepad Cover (emb)
Date: Friday, December 11
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fee: $18
Level:
Instructor: Becki Peterson
Placement, stabilizer and embroidery design selection to personalize a cover to fit a small notebook. A great gift idea.
Name: Texturescapes 1 & 2
Date: Saturday, December 12
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $55
Level:
Instructor: Julie Hocker
You will learn to add texture and interest to your designs by using pintucks & chenille techniques, and to add depth and dimension with Julie’s easy Trapunto methods. Top it all off with 3-D flowers and leaves. If you want to add interest to your pieces this is the class for you. Bring your creative self and prepare to have fun.
 
Name: Flower Power
Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fee: $24
Level:
Instructor: Joan Salik
For a new quilt idea, try this one and learn raw edge appliqué as well as how to handle curves.
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