Class Schedule

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Check out the descriptions below, and be sure to stop by the shop to see the class samples.  You can also print out the newsletter, which lists the classes, by clicking on "Download Newsletter" up above.  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 at the shop or by phone. 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 with your paid enrollment.

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.

Class Levels:

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Class Descriptions:

A word about copyrighted material . . . As you know, many of the classes we offen 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 thereof particularly to share with a friend to use during a class. The Granary gladly offers all paid students a 10% discount on all class supplies, including books and patterns.  We all want to support the creative efforts of the hard-working designers who develop our favorite quilt patterns and encourage them to continue to publish and create. In order to do that, we must properly compensate them for sharing their ideas with us by purchasing their books and patterns. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration!

Advanced Beginning Sampler / Julie Cefalu   (Photo)
This class is perfect for the beginning quilter who wants to go beyond basic rectangular/square piecing. You will learn how to sew half-square and quarter-square triangles, and you’ll end up with perfect patches using Eleanor Burns tricks and techniques. You’ll also be introduced to an easy appliqué technique that you’ll love. The large 12 ½” blocks can be set on point for a 42” square quilt or arranged vertically for a beautiful table runner.
3 Sessions                  $55 + Book                  %%
Thurs. Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4:                        10:30am-1:30pm

Beginning Paper Piecing / Paula Ivers   (Photo)
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 me and learn how to use this time-saving technique.
1 Session                  $20 + Book               %
Tues. Sept. 23:                          10:30am-1pm
OR Sat. Nov. 22:                       10am-12:30pm

Beginning Quilting / Julie Cefalu   (Photo)
If you've never quilted before, this is the perfect class for you!  Learn the basics of quilt making from rotary cutting to binding. Julie will cover quilting from A to Z. By the end of class you’ll have a beautiful wall hanging to take home! This is one of our most popular classes so sign up early!
5 Sessions                          $85 + Book                        (ALL)
Tues. Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 23, 30:      6:30-9:30pm
OR Thurs. Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20:    11am-2pm

Beginning Quiltmaking / Nancy Young  (Photo)
Learn traditional hand piecing using a variety of techniques while making this 12 block sampler quilt top.  You will learn simple straight line piecing, applique and partial seams to name a few.  You may construct your top by hand or machine.  Instructional materials included in class fee.
7 Sessions                  $80                 (ALL)
Tues. Oct. 7, 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 25, Dec. 2            6-8pm

Beyond Basic Binding / Kris Clarkson   (Photo)
Edge techniques for a more decorative finish beyond basic binding will be taught in this class. Examples are scalloped edges, prairie points and piping. Prerequisite: Basic Binding
1 Session                   $25 + Book                   %%
Wed. Sept. 24:               9:30am-1:30pm
OR  Wed. Sept. 24:       5:30-9:30pm

Binding Basics / Kris Clarkson
Finally got those quilt tops quilted but don't know how to do binding? Learn simple double fold binding basics in this class including how to join the strips, miter the corners and join the ends for a flawless finish!!
1 Session            $20 + Reference Card           (ALL)
Wed. Nov. 19:                                 10:30am-1:30pm                                                    

Blanche’s Hand Appliqué Club / Blanche Prior  (Photo)
Come and enjoy an evening of appliqué with Blanche Prior. Learn a new technique, get help with your project or just “sit & stitch” with friends. Beginners welcome! Advanced registration required.
Ongoing                          $10                            (ALL)
Mon.  Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 27,  Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 26:        6-9pm

Block of the Month / Kathi Oderio
Learn how to draft blocks and design your own finished quilt. We meet September through July, drafting two blocks a month. Everyone’s quilt is one of a kind. 
Ongoing                   $12 per session                 (ALL)
AND/OR Mon. Oct. 6:                           6:30-8:30pm
AND/OR Mon. Nov. 3:                           6:30-8:30pm
AND/OR Mon. Dec. 1:                           6:30-8:30pm

Block of the Month Reunion / Kathi Oderio
Anyone who has ever attended Kathi Oderio’s Block of the Month or those interested in seeing what this class is all about are welcome. We will share the projects finished, or in process, from last year or even from years before.
FREE!                                   ALL are Welcome
Sat. Sept. 13:                           10am-1pm

Confetti Quilt / Kathy Ruwe (Photo)
Come to learn a new technique using "strata," or strip pieced panels, to create the beautiful background for this easy, comtemporary quilt. Contrasting colors for the accompanying blocks is the key! 
1 Session                      $25 + Book                     %%%
Fri. Oct. 3:                                               6:30-9:30pm
OR Sat. Nov. 1:                                       1-4pm

Double Delight (continuation of the Clothesline Club!)
This is the next version of the Clothesline Club!  Joining the Double Delight Club is easy! For a one-time $25 membership fee, you will receive a project sheet and recipe each month for one year, and you’ll be on our exclusive email list to be the first to hear (or read) about new reproduction fabrics, books and patterns when they arrive in the store! While attending our club meetings is optional, you won’t want to miss a single one! Club members will be invited to do “show-and-tell”, we’ll review the current project sheet and share all of our tips and tricks for making the featured project, and we’ll give you a quick tour of what’s exciting and new in the store, all while you relax and enjoy a delicious dessert and coffee.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Tues.  9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16, 1/20           7-8pm
OR
Wed.  9/17, 10/22, 11/19, 12/17, 1/21              9-10am

Easiest Shoulder Bag Ever! / Angela Bonomo  (Photo)
You just can't make one!  This is the easiest shoulder bag you will ever make!  Once you make your first one you will want to make one to match every outfit!  The pattern can be easily enlarged and you can choose one of three different flaps for your bag.  It would be a great holiday gift!  Start to finish, this bag is so easy you will have it finished by the end of the class!
1 Session                 $25 + Pattern             %     
Sat. Nov. 8:                        1-4pm (NOTE DATE CHANGE!)

Finish It Fridays
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 until midnight. Bring the project of your choice and maybe a little caffeine!
Advanced registration required.
$15 per session                                                      (ALL)
Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9:                 6pm-12am

Free Motion Quilting I / 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                         %
Wed. Sept. 10:                             10:30am-1:30pm
Wed. Nov. 12:                                 6:30-9:30pm
Thurs. Dec. 11:                           10:30am-1:30pm

Grandmother's Fan / Paula Ivers  (Photo)
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!
2 Sessions                        $40                            %%% 
Mon. Nov. 17 & 24:                       11am-2pm

Holiday Sampler Block of the Month / Angela Bonomo   (Photo)  CLASS FULL!  (Angela's 2009 BOM will be announced in December!)
Santa and angels and mittens and kittens are among the many blocks you will be making for this 12 month Christmas quilt. You will be doing both machine appliqué and piecing in this quilt and after 12 months you will have one of the cutest quilts you have ever made! Meet with Angela on the 3rd Saturday of each month for 12 months (Jan – Dec); members will receive a kit for that month’s section of the 63” x 74” quilt. If monthly meetings don’t work for you, your kit can be mailed. Membership fee is $25 per month and is offered by automatic credit card billing only. The fee includes your monthly class, quilt pattern and all the fabric for the quilt (except the backing). Improve your machine piecing and hand or machine appliqué skills with an expert!
12 Sessions                         $25/Month                           %
Sat. Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20:          10am-12pm

I Can't Believe It's a Sweatshirt / Kathy Ruwe   (Photo)
Learn this clever sew and shrink, raw edge technique to transform a plain sweatshirt into a stunning jacket that is sure to attract attention. Take a break from accurate piecing and enjoy the crazy sewing fun this project provides!
1 Session                         $25 + Pattern         %
Sat. Nov. 22:                              1-4pm

I Love Apple Pie / Julie Cefalu  (Photo)
A perfect wall hanging to welcome fall and to enhance your quilting skills.  Whether you are a confident beginner or an “old pro”, you are sure to love this project.  We will start with a background of nine-patch variations and add fusible appliqué to complete this charming quilt top.  A great way to use up your stash!
2 Sessions                      $40 + Book                    %%
Thurs. Oct. 2 & 9:              10:30am-1:30pm
OR  Wed. Oct. 22 & 29:       6:30-9:30pm        

Let’s Finish Those Quilts! / Kathi Oderio
Do you have an unfinished quilt you would like to finish and need some help? 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, and we will get a lot done. We all know what a great feeling it is to finish a quilt! Limit 8 quilters per class.
Ongoing              $15 per session                       ALL
Wed. Sept. 17:                                           10:30am-3:30pm
AND/OR Wed. Oct. 1:                              10am-3pm
AND/OR Wed. Nov. 5:                              10am-3pm
AND/OR Thurs. Dec. 4:                           10am-3pm

Let’s Make Yo-Yo’s / Angela Bonomo   (Photo)
Yo-Yo’s are so much fun to make and with the new Clover Yo-Yo maker making different shapes in a variety of sizes is easier than ever before! You pick your yo-yo project -- make an adorable pumpkin or spider for Halloween or a festive Santa, snowman or reindeer for Christmas!
1 Session                $25 + Pattern               %%
Fri. Sept. 19:                                      6-9:30pm
OR Mon. Oct. 27:                              11-2:30pm
OR Fri. Nov. 21:                                 6-9:30pm 

Machine Appliqué Workshop / Julie Cefalu     (Photo)
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!!
2 Sessions                        $45 + Book                      %
Thurs. Sept. 18 & 25:                   10:30am-2pm
OR Wed. Dec. 3 & 10:                  10:30am-2pm

Mexican Tiles Placemats / Jody Gosnell   (Photo)
Gather 6 half yard cuts, stack, cut, piece and you will have 6 beautiful placemats! These mats make perfect gifts!  The fabrics are rotated so that all are just a little different.  Stop by the shop to see the half yard packets we've put together!
1 Session                   $25 + Book                 %
Wed. Oct. 29:                    11am-2pm
OR  Fri. Nov. 7:                6:30-9:30pm
OR Fri. Dec. 5:                 6:30-9:30pm

Miranda Bag / Jody Gosnell   (Photo)
This is a great quilted bag to take with you anywhere you go! With 10 inside pockets you’re sure to stay organized. This bag can be quilted or you may use fusible fleece for a smoother look. Choose fabric handles or fashion handles for a one of a kind look.
1 Session                   $30 + Pattern                     %%
Thurs. Sept. 11:                 10:30am-2pm
OR Wed. Dec. 10:                   6-9:30pm

Mystery Quilt / Paula Ivers
Join Paula for lunch and a day of sewing!  Make a quilt without knowing what it will look like when it's finished.  We'll give you some guidelines beforehand so you can choose your fabric (which we'd love to help with!) and do some preliminary cutting and strip piecing.  The twists and turns of each step will pique your curiosity and motivate you to complete your blocks piece by piece.  A light and delicious lunch will be served.  Rotary cutting skills required!
1 Session                     $55                            %%
Sun. Oct. 12:                                           10am-4pm

Paula’s Block of the Month Fat Quarter Sampler Quilt Club / Paula Ivers   (Photo)  CLASS FULL! (Paula's 2009 BOM will be announced in December!)
Meet with Paula on the first Saturday of each month, Jan. - Dec., and while making a beautiful 9-block sampler quilt, refine your quilting skills one block at a time. Paula will share her knowledge and help you master the most important elements of piecing so that your 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 various pinning and pressing techniques. Our shop sample was made using batiks, but you can select your own favorite fabrics. We will discuss how to select a variety of fabrics which coordinate well together yet have enough contrast to make each block come to life. Don’t miss your opportunity to hone your quilting skills, learn some new techniques and make this spectacular 68” square sampler quilt. (Make-up sessions will be offered for missed classes.)
12 Sessions                  $110 one time fee                          %%
Sat. Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6:                           10am-12pm

Random Acts of Quilting (RAQ) ~ on Thursdays
Join Paula at The Granary 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)
Thursdays:                                               6:30-9:30pm

Sew What If It's Monday / Paula Ivers
Here's a great way to beat those Monday morning blahs. Drop the kids at school and meet Paula 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!
Advanced registration required.
Ongoing            $10 per session             (ALL)
Mondays:                                 9-11am
Class will NOT meet Oct. 20 and Dec. 29

Strip Club / Happy Hour
Have you joined us for our “Happy Hour” yet? Also known as “Strip Club,” this Friday afternoon or evening get-together has quickly become one of our most popular clubs! Paula, Jody and Mary Kay are your hostesses and will spend the evening showing you the latest and greatest merchandise in the shop and demonstrating new “stripping” techniques. Each month a specially-coordinated bundle of 2½” PRECUT strips and a strip-friendly 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. The fabrics will be revealed the month prior to the meeting so you can decide if you’ll be strippin’ with us at the next meeting. The pattern will remain a secret until the meeting and is always free with your purchase of the fabric bundle. There’s never a cover charge, and we won’t ask to see your I.D.! Join us for “Happy Hour” whichever months you choose for $45. Better yet, when you pre-register for a strip club meeting (on or before the 15th of the month), you will receive a special price of just $35 for your bundle. Two meetings to choose from—afternoon or evening!
Upcoming “Happy Hours”:
Fri. Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28, Dec. 26:      2-3:30 OR 6:30-8pm

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.
$15 per session                  (ALL)
Aug. 31, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30:       10am-4pm

Table Trio / Jody Gosnell (Photo)
This placemat/napkin combination makes a great gift any time of year!   In this class we will be making napkins using an easy mitering technique for the borders!  Once you see how quickly and easily these go together you’ll be rushing to make more!  You will also learn the techniques to make a "quilt as you go" matching placemat.
1 Session                      $25+ Pattern           %
Wed. Aug. 27:                        6-9pm   
OR Wed. Nov. 12:                 11am-2pm 
OR Tues. Dec. 9:                  6:30-9:30pm    

Venetian Tiles / Jody Gosnell (Photo)
Learn how to use the "X-Blocks" ruler while you create this beautiful quilt using strip piecing techniques or from scraps.  Once you learn how to use the ruler the door is opened to unlimited design possibilities! 
1 Session                    $25 + Pattern & X-Blocks Ruler     %%
Wed. Sept. 3             11am-2pm
OR Mon. Sept. 29:   6:30-9:30pm