Classes
Warehouse Classes
We are scheduling quilt classes for the spring and summer. Please check this location for the most current information on class schedules.
Janome sewing machines are provided for class use or students may bring their own machines.
Registration in a class is not confirmed until all fees are paid. Registration fees will only be refunded if requested at least 3 days before the class is scheduled.
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Class Name |
Instructor |
Class Description |
Class Dates/Times |
Lonestar Confident Beginner |
Ladonna Marshall |
This classic quilt design is made very easy by the use of a stabilizer based pattern that is as easy as sewing on a line. There are no Y seams and no diamonds to cut. You won't believe how easy it is to create this beautiful pattern. |
This class consists of 2 sessions held Tuesday, January 9 and 16, 2018 Tuesday, February, 13 and 20, 2018 Thursday, March 1 and 8, 2018 Saturday, March 10 and 17, 2018 Time: Noon to 4:00 p.m. . Cost $56 plus fabric supplies and required pattern ($25) |
Partial Seams Confident Beginner |
Ladonna Marshall |
You will create a lap quilt designed to teach you the art of using partial seam techniques to make quilt designs that appear to be in-set. This class allows you to practice techniques for easily making these complicated looking designs. Making it scrappy and it is a great way to use up 2 1/2" strips of batiks or other fabrics in your stash. Sets of 48 different die cut 2 1/2" batik strips will be available. |
This class is 2 Sessions of 4 hours each. No classes are scheduled at this time. Cost $56 plus fabric and supplies |
Half Square Triangle challenge Confident Beginner |
Ladonna Marshall |
You will learn about 10 different techniques for creating half square triangles that can be applied to any pattern or block that uses half square triangles. Ladonna's sampler is a perfect example of all the types of blocks that you will be able to do. This class is a wealth of information and allows you to try many methods to determine which one works best for you and which method works best on a particular project. It is a great way to improve your quilt making skills. |
2 Sessions of 4 hours each Saturday, February 3 and 10, 2018 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Cost $56 plus supplies |
| 6-Pack Quilt Beginning Quilting with Ladonna Marshall |
Basic Beginner Noon to 4:00 Cost $56 plus supplies This class is for sewers who want to make their first quilt. You will learn how to properly use a rotary cutter, and how to accurately sew a quarter inch seam. The project is a 48" x 72" nap quilt which alternates 4 patch construction and large squares. The primary focus of this class is the construction of the quilt top. Quilting on a home sewing machine will be discussed, but not completed in class. Students need to be familiar with using a sewing machine. |
This class is 2 Sessions of 4 hours each. Wednesday, January 3 and 10l 2018 Saturday, February 17 and 24, 2018 Cost $56 plus fabric and supplies |
Our New Location
The new warehouse is located at 414 Olympia Drive, Bloomington, IL . To get to the warehouse, go east on Route 9 past the airport terminal building to Towanda-Barnes Road. Turn right and go to the next stoplight which is Oakland Avenue. Turn right and go about 2 and a half blocks. Oakland dead ends into the new airport fire station. Turn left at the last street. This is Olympia Dr. The warehouse is on the left side of the street.