Quilting and Sewing Classes

February-March 2010 Class Schedule
Call QBTB 850-215-7282 to register for classes.

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4D Embroidery Software
In this class we will cover the basic functions of 4D Embroidery and 4D Embroidery Extra including the Express Design Wizard, Encore function, and how to resize your designs. This is also the basic class for 4D Professional owners. Pre-registration is required.
Sunday Feb 14, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Instructor – Sue Elliott
Class fee – free with 4D software purchased at QBTB; $25 for all others

Appliqué
Multiple methods of preparing and doing appliqué are presented in this beginner class.  You’ll learn several methods of appliqué so you can find the technique you like best or that suits your individual project.  Class emphasis will be on hand appliqué.  A kit will be used so you can try different needles and threads in sewing your appliqué pieces.
Sat Mar 13, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Joan Oldham
Class fee $35 plus kit and book

Charm Party Tote
Back by popular demand! This is a great tote to take to all kinds of events and places. It is 11” wide x 14” tall x 4” deep. It is made form (35) 5” charms. This tote can be embellished in all kinds of fun ways, buttons, prairie points, embroidery, pockets; your imagination is your only limitation. Grab a pack of your favorite charms and a yard of fabric and you’re all set to create a "charming" tote. 

Tuesday February 23, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $35 plus pattern and supplies
Sign up for our Tote Bag Tuesdays Special – get all 3 tote classes, Charm Party Tote, Chubby Charmer and Manhattan Tote Bag for just $75!

Chubby Charmer
Chubby Charmer is a great big bag that can be made quickly using (48) 5” squares. It is great for toting bathing suits and beach towels, a 9” x 13” casserole dish will fit in the bottom, and it would make a great weekend getaway bag too. The Chubby Charmer measures 14” tall by 18” wide and 10” deep.
Tuesday February 16, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $35 plus pattern and supplies
Sign up for our Tote Bag Tuesdays Special – get all 3 tote classes, Charm Party Tote, Chubby Charmer and Manhattan Tote Bag for just $75!

Fun & Done Quilting
Satisfy your need for speed. The quilts are assembled using a quilt-as-you-go technique. The piecing method allows you to complete the quilting as you assemble each block. Sew the blocks together, and you’re done. The technique uses the Batting Buddy Template consisting of a Frame Template and a square template (use of the templates makes the construction much faster and easier). Choose from the Zip strip Quilt - This pattern can be made as a runner, crib, lap and a twin size or Easy Diamonds Quilt - This pattern the pieces are positioned diagonally on the blocks to give you a geometric design when finished.
Sunday March 7, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $25 plus pattern and supplies

Honeybun Basket
This is a cute little basket made with a Moda honey bun or scraps from your stash. Very easy to put together, and would make a great little basket for your favorite valentine filled with lots of chocolate, or an Easter basket for that special little one.
Saturday March 6, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $20 plus pattern and supplies

Log Cabin
This is a classic Log Cabin quilt made using Marti Michell’s fabulous Log Cabin Ruler and fat quarters. Make 20 blocks, add a beautiful border, and suddenly you have a quick and easy bed quilt.
Tuesday March 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $35 plus book and supplies

Machine Quilting
Learn how to get your quilt ready for quilting and how to free-motion machine quilt all those quilt tops that are waiting to be quilted. You should be familiar with the basic features of your sewing machine including lowering the feed dogs, adjusting upper thread tension, and changing presser feet.
Wednesday Feb 10, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Instructor – Jean Crowell
Class fee $25 plus book and supplies

Manhattan Handbag
This is the everyday bag you'll reach for, over and over, every time you walk out the door. It measures 14 1/2"x 9 1/2"x 4 1/2" with a handle that drops 7", but it can be made long enough to be a shoulder strap. Make it your own with your choice of fabrics, and you might as well make more than one because you know that your friends will want one too!
Tuesday February 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $35 plus pattern and supplies
Sign up for our Tote Bag Tuesdays Special – get all 3 tote classes, Charm Party Tote, Chubby Charmer and Manhattan Tote Bag for just $75!

Megabits

This quilt is made up from 28 or more Fat Quarters and also works great with 14 half-yards. It consists of squares and rectangles sewn together with a piano key boarder. Very easy to do, quilt measures 80” x 90”.
Friday February 12, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $35 plus pattern and supplies

Nara Garden
This beautiful quilt uses Hoffman Fabrics “Nara Garden” collection and features snowball blocks with sashing for an elegant and dramatic look. Quilt finishes at 69” square. Kits available.
Tuesday March 2, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $35 plus supplies

Quilting Basics
Are you new to quilting and want to learn more about this fascinating art? Join our Quilting Basics class to learn the tools of the trade and quilting lingo.
Thursday Feb 4, 10:00 am – noon or Saturday Feb 6, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Kathy Anderson
Class fee $10, free when signing up for Quilting 101

Quilting 101
This 2 session beginning quilting class covers all the basics and takes you through each step in quilt making with tips and techniques that give you a good foundation for your quilting career. We’ll learn how to cut your fabric, piece your quilt top and then layer, baste, quilt, and bind your quilt. Quilting Basics lecture is a pre-requisite for this class.
Saturdays February 13 and 20. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor – Joan Oldham
Class fee $75 plus book and supplies

Raggy Quilts
This cuddly flannel quilt is quick and easy to make! The top and back are constructed at the same time, with no batting required. QBTB has a great selection of pre-cut kits.
Wednesday February 17, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Instructor – Jean Crowell

Class fee $20 plus pre-cut kit and supplies

Turning 20 – Super Woman
Twenty fat quarters and about 5 hours and you will have completed this great quilt. This quilt is a beginner’s dream and a breeze for accomplished quilt makers!
Monday February 15, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Instructor – Trisha Thrasher
Class fee $25 plus pattern and supplies

Class Policies
♦ Remember to register early – class size is limited! Class pre-registration and pre-payment is a must.
♦ If you are unable to attend a class you are welcome to send someone in your place. If you call at least one week prior to the first class session you’ll receive an in-store credit.
♦ QBTB will not cancel any class as long as there are three students signed up at least one week in advance.
♦ Patterns, books, and handouts cannot be shared or reproduced due to copyright laws and may not be returned once purchased.
♦ Classroom space is limited so please no children or visitors in class.
♦ We encourage you to bring a sack lunch for long classes; a refrigerator is available for your convenience.

Judy Niemeyer Workshops-February 2010
Learn paper piecing with Judy Niemeyer at Quilting by the Bay in February 2010. Classes available for different skill levels. Click here for class info.

Spectacular Color for Your Quilts Lecture with Judy Niemeyer.
Feb 21, 2010-1:00 - 4:00 pm- Class is full
No Sewing Machine Required

Join this class as Judy discusses the color selection process she uses for several of her quilts. She will lay out the fabrics as she makes and explains the color choices that have given her award-winning results! Participants will be able to closely observe her methods and to learn to give their own quilts spectacular color! Click here to register.