Check out the descriptions below and be sure to stop by the shop to see the class samples. As always, a 10% discount is offered on all class items with your paid enrollment.
Class Policy (How to Register):
You may register for classes in person at the shop, by phone or you may mail or fax the registration form with a check or credit card information. Class reservations will only be accepted when accompanied by full payment. A supply list will be issued at that time. A 10% discount is offered on all supply list items, including any required books or patterns, with your paid enrollment. Many of the classes we offer require you to purchase a book or pattern. Since the information contained in those books and patterns is considered “copyrighted” material, it is illegal to photocopy all or any portion of it; therefore each student is required to purchase her or his own copy of the required book or pattern. In doing so, you are supporting the creative efforts of the hard-working designers who develop our favorite quilt patterns and encourage them to continue to publish and create. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration!
Refunds and/or store credits will gladly be given if you notify us of your need to cancel a class at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled class date. No refunds or credits will be given if the 5 day notice requirement is not met. We stand by this policy in order to assure our teachers that the minimum enrollment has been met and to guarantee those taking the class that the class will be a "go". If the Granary cancels a class, a full refund will be given.
A Note on Sewing Machines and Tools
Sewing machines brought to class should be cleaned and in good working condition. Be familiar with the machine and bring any accessories you think you may need, along with your instruction manual. If you are unfamiliar with your machine, please ask to use one of ours. We would be glad to set it up for you.
We cannot accommodate children or guests during any of our classes.
Our classes appear on the calendar below. All class names link to the class descriptions which are listed below.
Class Descriptions:
Advanced Beginning Quilting
Teacher: Julie Cefalu
This class is designed for those quilters who are looking for a project that will challenge them beyond basic square and rectangle piecing. For this quilt, we will focus on half-square triangles and flying geese units. You will learn several easy techniques for each and end up with a beautiful quilt top.
2 Sessions $50 + Pattern
Mon. Apr. 29 & May 65:30-9:30pm
Angela's Block of the Month
Rabbits Prefer Chocolate
Teacher: Angela Bonomo
This is my favorite of all Anne Sutton's Bunny Hill block of the month quilts. Inspired by German chocolate molds, this is the perfect quilt to machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Every month you will get another rabbit doing something special. You have rabbits riding roosters, pulling a train filled with eggs and riding in a car. You will love making this quilt for yourself or for a special child or grandchild.
Meets 3rd Saturday of each month$25/each session
(includes pattern, fabric & class)
Sat. May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 1710am-12pm
Beginning Basic Quilting Series
Teacher: Julie Cefalu
Part 1 & 2: In this class you will learn the three basic principles of successful quilt making: accurate rotary cutting, precision piecing and perfect pressing. Once you have mastered these, you will be on your way to making beautiful quilts. You will be working with three different fabrics, and Julie will guide you through the process of making a small quilt top. Once your quilt top is done, you're ready to continue with...
Part 3 -Basting Basics:
This class will cover several methods of basting with the focus being on adhesive spray basting.
Part 4 - Machine Quilting Basics: This class will focus on straight line machine quilting using a walking foot. Basting, thread choices and marking your quilt top will also be discussed.
Part 5 - Basic Binding: Finally got those quilt tops quilted but don't know how to do binding? Learn simple double fold binding basics including how to join the strips, miter the corners and join the ends for a flawless finish!!
5 Sessions$85 + Book(ALL)
Thurs. July 11, 18, 25, August 1,810:30am-2pm
OR
Tues. Aug. 6, 13, 27 & Sept. 3, 106-9:30pm
Beginning Paper Piecing
Teacher: Paula Ivers
So you want to learn how to paper piece? Have you seen the perfect patchwork resulting from machine paper piecing and wondered if you could do that? Of course you can! Join Paula and learn all about this time-saving technique.
1 Session$25 + Book(ALL)
Sat. July 612:30-3pm
Buggy Barn Bonanza
Teachers: Paula Ivers & Jody Gosnell
Join Paula & Jody for the most fun you've ever had while quilting! Pick your very own Buggy Barn project and Paula & Jody will be there every month to guide you through to the end...multiple projects are ok! So what's a Buggy Barn project you ask? The Buggy Barn technique is a stack, cut, shuffle and sew process that allows you to be a little less precise with your cutting and piecing because you always trim your blocks to the correct size when you’re done! This rather addictive technique will open up a whole new avenue of quilting for you, and you’ll find yourself selecting fabric for your next Buggy Barn project before you leave class!
Last Wednesday of each month$20/session or $60 for 4
+ Book of your choice
Wed. May 29, June 26, July 31, Aug. 286-9pm
Double Delight Club Continues at The Granary
Did someone say "dessert?!" When you attend our monthly Double Delight meetings, you can sit back and enjoy a detailed "hands-on" demo of a specially selected project and a sampling of a home-made delectable dessert prepared by The Granary's Dessert Diva, Lauren Ivers. Each month you'll receive the pattern for the featured project and the recipe for the dessert you sampled! Our Double Delight projects feature a broad range of fabric styles including batiks, contemporary prints, romantic florals and more! If you miss a meeting, you can pick up your pattern and recipe at a later time and see our project sample. Club meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm or the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9-10am - you choose which time works best for you. Registration fee of $30/6 months now being accepted for our new season of Double Delight which will begin in July and continue through December 2013.
6 month Double Delight Membership - $30
Upcoming meeting dates:
Tues. May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 207-8pm
OR
Wed. May 22, June 19, July 17, Aug. 219-10am
Double Wedding Ring
Teacher: Kris Clarkson
In this class you will be creating a table runner (which is a more manageable size project) to master the technique. You will learn rotary cutting using acrylic templates and how to piece those curves! This class is designed for advanced quilters only.
2 Sessions$50 + Template
Tues. May 14 & 2810:30am-2:30pm
English Paper Piecing
Teacher: Kris Clarkson
If you want a very portable hand project to work on while away from home or just watching TV, try English paper piecing. It's a type of foundation piecing done entirely by hand and is very easy. Fabric is basted around a geometric paper shape, the most common being the hexagon as seen in Grandmother's Flower Garden quilts. We will talk about project ideas and other shapes that you can do using the English paper piecing technique.
1 Session$30 + Book(ALL)
Tues. July 235:30-9:30pm
Finish It Friday!
If you’re a night owl, be sure to join us on the following Friday nights and enjoy the three S’s: Sitting, Sewing and Sewcializing! Bring the project of your choice and maybe a little caffeine! Advanced registration required.
Ongoing$20 per session(ALL)
Fri. May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 95-11pm
Free Motion Quilting I
Teacher: Julie Cefalu
Turn your quilt tops into beautiful finished projects faster than ever before! Learn the basics of machine quilting, including free-motion, stipple, and machine guided quilting. The secret is the right tools and practice, practice, practice!
1 Session$25 + Book(ALL)
Thurs. May 2310:30am-1:30pm
OR
Tues. July 26:30-9:30pm
Granary Tote Bag
Teacher: Jody Gosnell
This is the perfect bag to start with if you've never made a tote bag before! Two contrasting fabrics and a lining fabric and you're ready to go. These bags make perfect gifts and are quick and easy to make.
1 Session$25
Tues. July 9
6-9pm
OR
Thurs. Aug. 15 10:30am-1:30pm
Grandmother's Fan
Teacher: Paula Ivers
Learn to make this age-old traditional quilt the quick and easy way using Darlene Zimmerman’s Easy Dresden ruler. You’ll not only learn how to make the Grandmother’s Fan blocks, you’ll also learn how to make an “ice cream cone” border that will lie flat and straight around your quilt top. This quilt is typically made using reproduction 1930’s fabrics, but batiks and scrappy florals work great too! And your quilt block layout options are endless!
1 Session$30 + Ruler
Sat. June 110:30am-2pm
OR
Wed. July 106-9:30pm
Happy Hour
Have you joined us for our “Happy Hour” yet? This Friday evening get-together has quickly become a favorite among many customers! Come for some appetizers and beverages and a demo of new techniques. The projects are made using a variety of precut goods - 2½” strip sets, fat quarter bundles or 10" squares. Each month a specially-coordinated bundle of pre-cut fabrics and a surprise pattern will be introduced along with a thorough demonstration of assembly techniques. You’ll provide your own background, accent and/or border fabrics (as necessary depending upon the pattern) so everyone’s quilts will be unique. One month prior to the meeting, you can come by the shop or check the website for a sneak-peek of the featured fabrics. The pattern will remain a secret until the meeting and is always free with your purchase of the fabric bundle. Join us for “Happy Hour” whichever months you choose for just $40!
Ongoing $40 per session- includes fabric and pattern! What a deal!
Upcoming “Happy Hours”:
Fri. May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 306:30-8pm
Hexagon Table Topper
Teacher: Angela Bonomo
You will never look at border fabric the same way ever again! This 32 inch table topper is fun and easy and you'll finally learn what those 60 degree triangle rulers can do! This topper makes a great gift for anyone on your gift list all year long -- make one for every season and holiday. Warning....they can become addictive!
1 Session$25 + Pattern and Ruler
Sat. July 201-4pm
OR
Wed. Aug. 146-9pm
OR
Mon. Aug. 1912-3pm
Into the Garden
Teacher: Dianne Sheppard
Don’t be fooled by the title of this class. This quilt pattern can be made from any fabric, and especially lends itself well to large scale prints. Only two types of blocks form this wonderful criss-cross pattern. If you don’t already know how, come and learn to strip piece and chain piece. This pattern was designed by our very own Mary Kay Davis for Blend Fabrics, and is included in the cost of the class.
1 Session$30
Tues. June 2510:30am-2pm
OR
Tues. July 306-9:30pm
Intro to Machine Appliqué
Teacher: Julie Cefalu
Learn how to machine appliqué using a variety of techniques suitable for any project. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare your piece for raw edge appliqué and finish it with a blanket stitch, fine zigzag stitch or satin zigzag stitch. You’ll also prepare a turned edge appliqué piece that will be finished with an invisible machine stitch. You will complete a sample of each technique in class so you’ll be ready for your next appliqué project!!
1 Session $30 + Book(ALL)
Thurs. June 1310:30am-2pm
Let's Finish Those Quilts!
Teacher: Kathi Oderio
Do you have an unfinished quilt you would like to finish or is there a quilt you would like to make and need some extra help? Bring your project, extra fabric, pattern, machine, etc. and lunch. This class is 5 hours. Be prepared to be productive! We all know what a great feeling it is to finish a quilt! Limit 8 quilters per class.
Ongoing$20 per session(ALL)
Wed. May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 1410am-3pm
Mariner's Compass
Teacher: Paula Ivers
Learn how to make the Mariner's Compass block the quick and easy way using "Quiltsmart" preprinted fusible interface. You'll use all rectangle shaped pieces of fabric and NO curved piecing! Your color options are limitless! Choose to make just one block for a 23" circular or square table topper or make 4 compass blocks for a 58" lap or wall quilt.
1 Session$30 + Pattern
Sat. May 1110:30am-2pm
or
Sat. Aug. 1010:30am-2pm
Modern Log Cabin
Teacher: Kathy Ruwe
Here is a modern twist on the time honored log cabin block. A new setting gives this old fashioned block a beautiful new look and a new tool will ensure the accuracy of your blocks. This is a great stash buster and lots of fun. If you have been thinking about making a log cabin quilt, here is your chance. Comb your stash or visit our favorite quilt shop...this one is sure to be a hit!
1 Session$25 + Book & Ruler
Sat. June 151-4pm
or
Mon. July 222-5pm
or
Fri. Aug. 166:30-9:30pm
Paula & Julie's Block of the Month – Tyler Rose Parade
Teachers: Paula Ivers & Julie Cefalu
(Class Full)
Paula and Julie will begin their fourth block of the month quilt together in January. This year’s stunning quilt, Tyler Rose Parade, comes from designer, Deb Luttrell, of Stitchin’ Heaven, and features 30 beautiful, pieced blocks—15 unique blocks and 15 of the same alternating block. Each block is named for and celebrates a rose from Tyler, Texas, the rose capital of America. The finished quilt measures 88” x 102”. This program is designed for the advanced beginner to intermediate quilter and will focus on precision cutting, piecing and pressing so that this quilt and all your future quilts will go together in a snap. You will learn fool-proof accurate rotary cutting skills, how to obtain the perfect ¼” seam allowance, and pinning and pressing techniques. In addition, Paula and Julie will also share with you other quick, easy and accurate methods for making elements of various other quilt blocks (e.g., half-square triangles, triangles within squares and divided rectangles) which you may not even know exist! This is the perfect opportunity to hone your quilting skills, learn new techniques for faster and easier piecing and make this beautiful quilt under the guidance of Paula and Julie! Classes meet on the first Friday afternoon and Saturday morning of each month—you can choose which session works best for you. If you have to miss a class, no problem—make-up sessions are available. One-time fee of $110 for 12-month program; patterns sold separately.
2 Sessions to choose from:
1st Friday or Saturday of each month$110/12 Sessions
Fri. May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 22-4pm
OR
Sat. May 4, June 8, July 6, Aug. 310am-12pm
(Remaining meeting dates for 2013 available upon request.)
Random Acts of Quilting
Join Granary staff members every Thursday evening for help with any project of your choice. Whatever phase you’re at, we’re here to help! All levels of ability are welcome. 24-hour advance registration required.
Ongoing$10 per session(ALL)
Thursdays6:30-9:30pm
Seams to be Done
Teacher: Kris Clarkson
Do you have any unfinished projects? Now that's a silly question! Come once a month on the Wednesdays listed to sew those seams and get any help, tips or pointers you might need to complete your project!
Ongoing$15 per session(ALL)
Wed. May 22, June 26, July 17, Aug. 2110:30am-2:30pm
Sew What if it's Monday!
Teachers: Paula Ivers & Kris Clarkson
Here's a great way to beat those Monday morning blahs. Drop the kids at school and meet Paula and Kris at The Granary for a couple hours of sewing. Bring the project of your choice and your sewing machine (or your hand-work) and start your week off on a creative foot. All levels welcome!
Ongoing$10 per session(ALL)
Mondays9-11am
Square in a Square Star
Teacher: Jody Gosnell
This "Constellation" wall hanging goes together in a snap using Jodi Barrow's Square in a Square technique. You will learn how to use the SNS ruler for a quick and easy way to make flying geese and the square in a square block.
1 Session$25 + Ruler
Wed. July 24
10:30am-1:30pm
OR
Mon. Aug. 196-9pm
Sunday Sewcial
Bring your machine and come and enjoy a day of relaxed sewing. You’re welcome to come for the whole day or just a few hours. The Granary’s able staff is available to help you with all your quilting needs. We’ll be happy to help you choose a pattern and fabric to start a new project, practice your rotary cutting skills, put a binding on a quilt… you name it, we’ll do our best! Register early-space is limited.
Ongoing$20 per session(ALL)
Sun. May 26, June 30, July 28, Aug. 2510am-4pm
Wrap Bowl
Teacher: Jody Gosnell
Join Jody to learn an easy wrapping and coiling technique that will enable you to construct beautiful bowls, plates and even purses! In class we'll start with a small bowl but you'll want to continue at home with larger projects! The bowls make great gifts anytime of year!
1 Session$25 + Book(ALL)
Mon. July 1512-3pm
OR
Mon. Aug. 56-9pm