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Winter/Spring 2012 Here are the classes we are offering at The Pine Needle this season. Call our shop at 503.635.1353 to register or for more information. |
Billie Mahorney The Spotlight Shines on Billie in her Starring Role Join Billie Mahorney for two full days of instruction as she takes you on an award-winning journey to create her famous star quilt. Once pieced, youll set your headlining stars on point to make your own one of-a-kind Starring Role quilt. Learn the techniques for this quilt from Billie, our beloved and generous quilt expert. This class will fill quickly, so do not hesitate call now! Billies daughter is a music teacher at Washougal High School and they are presenting the play The Quilter on April 26, 27, 28 and May 3, 4 and 5. Tickets are $8. We would love to have you join our group on Friday, May 4th. Call for details. Monday & Tuesday, May 7 & 8 104 pm intermediate $85 |
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Janet Pendergrass Designer Pillow Workshop Choose from two fabulous kits filled with designer quality cotton canvas, then Janet will teach you how to make these designer pillows. Instructions for inserting a zipper are included so your pillow will look professional! Monday, March 12 101 pm beginner $25 |
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Pam Raby Machine Quilting FUNdamentals Workshop The key to free motion quilting is stitching in any direction smoothly and with control. You'll begin stitching basic, simple shapes that build your skills so you can master stitching in all directions. You will stitch a sampler that combines these basic shapes to create fun, no-mark textures and then fill with loops, hearts and swirls. Friday, April 13 104 pm all levels $42 Learn to Quilt I Class Come learn to quilt! In this class especially for beginners, you will learn to rotary cut and sew several basic quilt blocks including flying geese, 4-patches and sawtooth stars to make the French Country quilt by Sandi Ray. Your instructor, Pam Raby, will include a discussion of tools, quilting terminology and a slide show overview of different styles of quilts. Thursdays, January 26, February 9, 23, March 8 & 22 101 pm Pam Raby beginner $69 Love is in the Air Quilt Class Can you see the love? Look closely it's right there in the middle! Blended tonals create a sophisticated background for the interesting mix and match prints to make this LOVE-ly quilt. In class, Pam will focus on piecing in the first session, then move on to quilting lessons in the second session. Saturdays, March 10 & 24 104 pm (two full days!) intermediate $65 Sew With Pam Series Our very popular 'Sew With' classes offer expert advice while you work on any project you choose. You'll build your skills as you develop new friendships. All skill levels are welcome. January 26, February 23, March 22 & April 26 1:304:30 pm all levels $60 February 9, March 8 & April 12 1:304:30 pm all levels $45 |
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Maggie Hayes Lemoyne Star Workshop Make this Lemoyne Star easily using strip piecing and the newest Deb Tucker Lemoyne Star Ruler. The ruler helps you create stars from 3" to 12" so the options for your quilt are endless. A free pattern is included with the ruler to make the quilt as shown! Saturday, February 25 104 pm intermediate $42 Finish Your Farmer's Wife Quilt Class Need help in finishing your masterpiece? Are there a few blocks that you have questions on, or need help with like sashings and borders? Maggie to the rescue! Bring in your quilt, in any stage of completion, and Maggie will assist you in completing this heirloom. Then, come to the Farmers Wife dinner and show off your work! Thursdays, January 19, February 16, March 22 & April 19 9:301:30 pm $60 Let the School Bell Ring Block of the Month Classes Earn your "degree" in quilt-making with this scholarly sequence designed by Sandi Ray exclusively for us. Your diploma is a 66" x 77" quilt you will be proud to hang anywhere. Our tried and true lessons will teach you a new skill each month. Your first class starts with templates for the house block. With each new lesson, you'll surround your house with pieced trees, flying geese, crazy patch flowers and a mixture of stars and blind hem appliquι. If you would like a little help, attend "school" here at The Pine Needle. First Semester of classes: Mondays, January 23, February 27, March 26, & April 23 69 pm all $60 Second Semester of classes: Wednesdays, January 4, February 1, March 7, & April 4 101 pm or 69 pm all $60 Sew With Maggie Series Our very popular 'Sew With' classes offer expert advice while you work on any project you choose. You'll build your skills as you develop new friendships. All skill levels are welcome. First Monday of each month: January 2, February 6, March 5 & April 2 101 pm or 69 pm all levels $60 Third Monday of each month: January 16, February 20, March 19 & April 16 101 pm or 69 pm all levels $60 Fourth Monday of each month: January 23, February 27, March 26 & April 23 101 pm Maggie Hayes all levels $60 |
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Dawn White Secrets of Lil' Twister Workshop The fun Lil' Twister tool makes interlocking pinwheels. Learn the secrets behind the tool, which fabrics to use and which to avoid; how to give your pinwheels maximum motion; working with bias edges; and how to press those seams. Wednesday, February 8 103 pm confident beginner $39 Going in Circles Technique Workshop Dawn delights in showing quilters her nifty method of sewing set-in circles, which banishes the drudgery of matching concave and convex seams. If you already have her popular table runner/wall hanging patterns, Full Moon Rising or Full Moon Rising II, here's your chance to see them spring to life. As a bonus, Dawn will show you her quick and easy method of making finished-edge appliquι circles using fusible interfacing. Sunday, February 12 122 pm confident beginner $20 Fractured Image Workshop It's easier than you think to create a fractured image, with its ripples-in-a-pond effect. The magic is in the cutting and arranging of squares, and Dawn will guide you in the process. The size of the quilt top depends on the image you choose to fracture. The fractured image is dazzling on its own but also striking when combined with Dawn's four-patch wonder blocks -- she'll give you a quick lesson in those as well. Wednesday, March 14 104 pm confident beginner $42 |
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Mimi Teters Bungalow Bag Workshop This playful bag has plenty of room inside, with two big pockets to hold everything you will ever need! It's perfect for using big modern prints. Friday, March 16 102 pm Mimi Teters beginner $25 Keep the Change Bag Workshop Here's our newest version of the ever popular Snap Happy bags. The pattern and the kit makes three sizes, each with pockets. Great for ID, change, or even passports! Friday, March 3 101 pm beginner $25 |
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Pam Grogan Time for Tea Workshop Choose from place mats or a wall quilt in a variety of patterns, then learn the technique of continuous line machine appliquι. Finish class by joining Pam for a treat of tea and scones! Sunday, January 29 124 pm intermediate $29 Daisies and Ribbons Quilt Workshop The daisy cottage is here and filled with charming prints. Diagonal ribbons set off each print and bring a trendy feel to this enchanting quilt. Saturday, February 4 104 pm beginner $38 |
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Nancy McGuire Wonky Little Houses Class Wonky says it all! These fun, carefree houses are easy to make and set a modern stage for the contemporary quilter. The quilt pattern features large open area above and below the not-so-perfect houses to showcase your quilting. Use a blue fabric for backingwhen it's folded over, the sky's the limit! A pillow pattern is also available Saturdays, January 28 104 pm & February 11 101 pm (attend both sessions) strong beginner $42 |
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Lorrie Oltman Hearth and Home Flannel Quilt Kit Cozy up to the fire with this gorgeous quilt made with our most loved Woolies! These rich flannels are comfy perfection in classic prints of herringbones, plaids, tweeds and dots. Tuesdays, January 31 & February 14 103 pm intermediate $45 Kiss the Cook Apron Workshop Our newest apron pattern features style and function! Flirty yet sophisticated, this apron will surely bring you rave reviews! Sunday, February 19 14 pm beginner $25 |
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Maryellen Householder Turtle Bay Batik Quilt Workshop Clever three-dimensional turtles swim in a crystal blue bay surrounded by batik waves in this sweet quilt! Movement and dimension are the keys to the look! Saturday, February 18 104 pm strong beginner $38 |
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Debbie Kemp Valencia Quilt Kit Join Debbie and get started on her newest pattern. Look closely and you'll see a diamond shaped pin wheel, a unique treatment. You'll learn a technique for creating a four pointed star and varying styles of triangles. The result is a complicated-looking and intricate quilt! Wednesday, March 13 105 pm strong beginner $49 Milan Quilt Class Take a class from the quilt designer! Select your favorite focal fabric and Debbie will teach you how to build mitered frames to compliment the fabric. Join them into a quilt with sashing and template-cut shapes. The end result is quite dramatic. Mondays, January 30 & February 13 104 pm intermediate $42 |
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Lynn Czaban Portrait Quilt Class Last fall we were honored to host Hanging by a Thread, an exhibit of quilts created by the Boistfort Valley Quilt Club. The outstanding work of these talented Washington artists has been featured around the country. Interest in the quilts was overwhelming and the many requests for a class were heard! Lynn Czaban will come teach you how to turn your favorite photo into a treasured quilt. You'll learn machine appliquι, thread painting, fusing, and more. Before class, select your photo and send the digital image to Lynn. To save time, she will prepare each image for the first day of class. You will be astounded at what you can accomplish as your photo comes to life! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday, April 9, 10, 11 & 14 103 pm intermediate to advanced $165 |
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