Beginning Quilting II with Heidi
Thursdays, January 10, 17, 24, 7:00 - 9:00

The incredibly talented and oh so ingenious Heidi starts off our new year with Beginning Quilting II (don't worry, she's teaching Beginning I later this quarter). This is the perfect class to continue on after a beginning class. Let's keep that great momentum going. Cost: $35 plus pattern

Charm School with Rana
Tuesday, January 22,  2:00 - 5:00  or 6:00 to 9:00

We are so pleased to have our great friend Rana back with us for several classes. Her energy is just infectious. She will present her "Charm School" and can't we all use a little charm in our lives? Rana has designed a darling little Valentine charm quilt and we have charm squares here in the shop so you'll be ready for Valentine's Day. Come in and see the sample and join in the fun. Cost: $30

Crazy Quilt Christmas Stocking with Patricia Pepe
Saturday, January 26, 10:00 - 3:00
 

Ok, here's the deal. For the last 16 months I have begged, pleaded, and cajoled our buddy Patricia to teach us all about her incredibly beautiful Crazy Quilt Christmas Stocking. I know, I know - we have barely cleaned up Christmas 2007, but think of it this way - What a great start for next year. She finally said yes - Hallelujah! And we booked her before she could change her mind. She'll teach us the cutting, placement, and techniques of this Victorian treasure. She will also have kits of fabric available for $10, which will be ample for 2 stockings.  Cost: $25

Beginning Quilting I with Heidi
Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20 and March 5, 7:00 - 9:00

Heidi teaches the basics of quilting from start to finish. You will start off with learning to use a ruler, mat, and rotary cutter. Through the next 3 weeks you will learn to cut, piece, sandwich, machine quilt, and bind your project. A sewing machine in good working order and the basic knowledge of its operation are required. Cost: $50 plus pattern

It's Pretty Fishy with Debi
Tuesday, February 12, 10:00 - 2:00

This fun little paper piecing project is from Billie Lauder's book, Under the Sea. You may choose whichever project you'd like from the book. Bring lots of wild and crazy scraps and we'll stitch up a fishy project. Cost: $20 plus book

Charm School with Rana
Thursday, February 14, 10:00 - 2:00

Rana is back with her charm squares and will teach a fun table runner from Little Charmers. Cost: $30 plus pattern

Machine Quilting with Rana
Tuesday, February 19, 1:00 - 4:00 and Tuesday, February 26, 1:00 - 4:00
or
Tuesday, February 19, 6:00 - 9:00 and Tuesday, February 26, 6:00 - 9:00

My, we certainly are keeping this girl busy. This class is for everyone, from the very beginner to those of you who are looking for some new tips and techniques. Examples of Rana's work are hanging in the shop. This class is limited to 4 students so that everyone gets enough teacher time. As you can see, this is a 2 session class. Cost: $40

The Potato Chip Quilt with Judily Duba and Merrily Beck
Saturday, March 1, 10:00 - 4:00

This quilt is better known as the One Block Wonder because you can't make just one. Come in and see the book - it speaks for itself.

We are so happy to have these 2 ladies (the 2 of the infamous Evening Bags) teaching this fabulous quilt to you. Each are so talented in their own right. Cost: $35 plus book

Quilted Memories with Rana
Tuesday, March 11, 10:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, March 18, 10:00 - ? to finish up

Over a year ago Rana took a class at Asilomar with Mary Lou Weidman. She came away with an amazing quilt that tells the story of her family. She has received permission from Mary Lou to teach her class for our shop. This class is a process class centered on the time honored tradition of thought in handwork. You will be exploring yourself and the ones you love. Legacy quilts or quilted memories are wonderful pieces that speak volumes about the people who produce them. You will be telling us about the people, places, or events that have touched your lives in some way. This class will touch your heart and your funny bone. Come prepared to approach quilting from a new angle. This is a project for the intermediate stitcher and beyond. As you can see, this is a 2 session class, providing a week in-between to work on your project. Cost: $60 plus book

End of the Road with Linda
Thursday, March 13, 9:30 - 11:30

This is a really informative class all about borders and bindings. You'll learn lots of tricks and techniques. Cost $25.

The Famous XBlock with Heidi
Thursday, March 20, 10:00 - 3:00

Patricia Pepe's XBlock is such an incredible template. Heidi will teach you to use the template with the XBlock pattern of your choice. Cost $35

March Charm Class with Rana
Tuesday, March 25, 10:00 - 2:00

Rana has designed another great charm square quilt for March. Come in to the shop and see the quilt. Cost: $35

Fused Fantasy Flowers with Signe James
Saturday, March 29, 10:00 - 3:00

Signe joined SLO Quilters and began quilting in 1996, having retired from a career that included scene design, costuming, puppetry, and a busy craft fair business making and selling puppets. She has taught workshops for the guild and quilt classes for San Luis Adult School. Most of her classes have emphasized techniques that do not rely on traditional patterns. Fun colorful wall hangings are usually the result. This class teaches you a variety of cutting techniques which, when used on pre-fused fabrics, can produce an infinite variety of 2 dimensional flowers. Variations will also be taught for leaves and stems. After creating a selection of various flowers and leaves, you will arrange and fuse them on a back ground to create a fanciful garden, a floral bouquet of a lovely overall design. Cost: $40