Quilting Basics & Techniques Beginning Quilt Making BeginnerInstructor: Karen 7 Sessions Fee: $75 + BookTuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 PMJanuary 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th February 4th, 11th and 18thMondays 6:00 – 9:00 PMMarch 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th April 6th and 13thStep 1: A machine pieced quilt top. In this class we make a sampler quilt top of 9 different blocks, blending time honored skills with updated tools and techniques. Basic quilt making covers the topics of supplies, tools and fabric, rotary cutting, machine piecing, quilt top construction, border application and binding. Our class will discuss quilting options for Step 2 — finishing your sampler quilt top. Join us to help develop skills, achieve accurate results and increase confidence in quilting. Intermediate Quilt Making Adv. Beginner

*Must have taken Beginning Quilt Making*Instructor: Karen 5 Sessions Fee: $55Mondays 6:00 – 9:00 PMJanuary 20th and 27th, February 3rd, 10th and 17thThis class is the follow on to the Beginning Quilt Making Class. In this class we will be making a sampler quilt made up of 9 blocks that will continue to build your quilt making skills. Machine appliqué, foundation piecing, and eight pointed star construction are a few of the techniques that will be explored. This class uses the same book as the Beginner class. Fabric purchase and limited cutting are done prior to the class. Machine Quilting All LevelsInstructor: Sandi 1 Session Fee: $35 March 17th Tuesday 6:00 – 8:30PMToo many quilt tops and not enough time? Tired of machine quilting “in the ditch”? Well, drop those feed dogs and take off with all the lovely quilting stencils that you really want to use. This hands-on class will focus on freehand quilting with information and demonstrations of quilting with a darning foot, nylon thread and various other specialty threads. Proper techniques for quilting full sized quilts will also be discussed. Students must know how to remove, cover or lower feed dogs and must have a darning foot. Twister Tool Lab All LevelsInstructor: Diane 1 Session Fee: $30 + Ruler March 8th Sunday 1:30 – 3:00PMHave you been admiring the projects that use the popular Twister tools? Learn this fun technique while working on your favorite project. Choose a quilt, table runner, tote bag, or other project and join us for a day of fun. Work on Your Judy All LevelsInstructor: Julie 1 Session Fee: $60 January 25th Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 PMHave a Quiltworx project that you’re stuck on, need guidance or encouragement? Have a pattern and just don’t know where to start? Come work with Certified Instructor Julie Arrowood to get back on track and complete that quilt!

Stripology Lab All LevelsInstructor: Mary 1 Session Fee: $30 + Ruler & PatternFebruary 27th Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 PMWant more time to sew? The Stripology Squared Ruler will reduce your cutting time, allowing you to spend more time sewing. This multi-purpose ruler can be used to cut strips, square up your fabric, half square triangles, quarter square triangles and blocks up to 12.5”. You can choose to make either the Nova or Valerie quilt by GE Designs. Other GE patterns may be used if it uses the Stripology Squared ruler. Work on Your Purse All LevelsInstructor: Jill 1 Session Fee: $30 March 14th Saturday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMThis class will focus on providing a resource/instructor to assist you in completing that Bag or Purse you started and haven’t finished. Are you stuck? Can’t figure out the pattern? Doing what the pattern says but it’s just not working? Or maybe, just haven’t had the time to finish your project? This is the class for you! Deb Tucker Ruler Lab All LevelsInstructor: Barb 1 Session Fee: $30 + Ruler March 24th Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 PMIf you have not used a Deb Tucker ruler you are in for a treat. The Tucker Trimmer takes the frustration out of making half-square triangles, combined square triangles, and quarter square triangles. Using the Wing Clipper, your flying geese units will be perfect. I believe Deb Tucker rulers are some of the best rulers and mastering these two rulers gives you a great start to eliminating a lot of the frustrations we all have.

Quilt Tops & Projects Chenille Baby Quilt All LevelsInstructor: Lisa 1 Session Fee: $30 + PatternJanuary 29th Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 PMLooking for a quick and easy baby quilt? Try this Chenille baby quilt. In the class you will learn how to layer your fabrics together, stitch the lines and then make the chenille. Great fun and when you are done, there is no machine quilting needed. Come in and see the store sample and you will want to make one of your own. Fabric kits are available for both boys and girls. Meadowland All LevelsInstructor: Nancy 1 Session Fee: $30 + PatternFebruary 25th Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PMMeadowland is the quilt pattern that no one makes just once! It’s fast and fun: fat quarter friendly--just add background fabric, or use half yards or scraps. The large 16” blocks showcase your fabrics. No sashing or borders speeds up the finishing. Once finished, you will want to make this quilt again! We will also be making a 20” design board in class.

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Kentucky Spirits Judy Niemeyer Quilt All LevelsInstructor: Julie 4 Session Fee: $150 + Pattern Saturday 10:30 AM – 3:00 PMMarch 7th, April 4th, May 9th and June 6thThis 99” Square Judy Niemeyer quilt continues the tradition of a beautiful medallion quilt. Spacing the class weeks apart gives you plenty of time to work on each technique. Your certified instructor Julie Arrowood will walk you through the steps of construction each month, making what seems difficult into easy construction steps. Make an appointment in advance to get your fabric selections in place and purchased. An heirloom for any home! Diamonds in the Sky Quilt All LevelsInstructor: Joni 1 Session Fee: $30 + PatternMarch 11th Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PMThe blocks in this quilt give an alternating diamond illusion. With the Corner Beam ruler, you’ll quickly cut the needed shapes from strips and squares. The ruler makes it easy to achieve perfect points. Choose a light or dark background to create a brilliant high contrast quilt. We’ll make four corner beam units and sew them together in one block to get you started on this beautiful quilt. Fabric Kits like the store sample are available. Easy Street Crib Quilt All LevelsInstructor: Mary 1 Session Fee: $30 + PatternJanuary 30th Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 PMThe Folded Corner Clipper is a quilter’s “must have” ruler. Make folded corners quickly and accurately – no need to draw pencil lines! The “folded corner” is used in a variety of blocks; diamond in a square, snowball, flying geese, and cornered rectangles. It can also be used to cut perfect 45° angles to cut binding strips. In this class you will learn the basics of the Folded Corner Clipper and use your new skills to make the Easy Street Baby Quilt. Fabric Kits similar to the store sample are available. Sew Simple Pineapple Quilt All LevelsInstructor: Joni 1 Session Fee: $30+BookJanuary 23rd Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PMThink pineapple blocks are difficult? Think again - this class is packed with ideas. A unique technique for creating dramatic pineapple blocks that quickly build into stunning quilts. You will learn a great technique that has absolutely no fabric waste. Come in and see the store sample. You will want to learn this fun technique. North by Northwest All LevelsInstructor: Cindy 1 Session Fee: $30+PatternFebruary 6th Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PMNorth By Northwest by Pam and Nicky Lintott is a pattern for an antique reproduction quilt made with many scrap basket fabrics. You can get similar results using a jelly roll for a large variety of fabrics. Reproduction fabrics will give the antique look but contemporary fabrics will make the quilt fun and fresh. Both types of jelly rolls are available for making this lap-size heirloom quilt.

Non-Quilting Projects Wingman Organizer All LevelsInstructor: Jill 1 Session Fee: $30 + PatternFebruary 8th Saturday 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMThis project creates an organizing tool to keep your sewing tools handy and ready to use! This is a “Pop-Up” Pattern and requires the use of the Pop-Up Spring. Springs are available at Quilt Cove, the store sample is made with a Mini Pop-Up Refill. Easy Mitred Placemat All LevelsInstructor: Sue 1 Session Fee: $30 + PatternFebruary 9th Sunday 1:30 – 3:30 PMThis class has a bunch of skills you will be learning. First, you will practice your machine quilting skills. Then you will learn how to make perfect mitred borders. The placemat is super easy and is great to use feature fabric, or holiday candle mats. Come in and see the store sample and you’ll want one of your very own. Tubing it Pillowcase All LevelsInstructor: Diane 1 Session Fee: $30 February 2nd Sunday 1:30 – 3:30 PMHave you wondered how to make a french seam pillowcase? Come join us for make-and-take pillowcases. This method encloses the seams around the cuff so that you don’t see exposed edges. You will also learn to use directional fabric in a way that has the design facing you. Hot Stuff Travel Case All LevelsInstructor: Donna 1 Session Fee: $30 + PatternFebruary 16th Sunday 1:30 – 4:00 PMNo more waiting to pack your bags! Create a designer silicone travel case for a flat iron or curling iron. Silicone insert has an interior raised surface for added heat resistance. The outside has a pocket for cords. Instructions, templates and 1 silicone insert included. Finished case measures approx. 6 in x 13 in This case is also an excellent way to transport a mini iron to class or a retreat. Silicone insert is 100% food grade silicone and heat resistant up to 450 degrees. Refill silicone inserts available. Hippo Pillow From the Savanna Pattern All LevelsInstructor: Diane 1 Session Fee: $30 + PatternJanuary 19th Sunday 1:30 – 4:30 PMElizabeth Hartman provides us with many fun animals. We have selected her hippo from the book, Spectacular Savanna, to make into a pillow. It’s fun and easy to do, and makes a great gift for a youngster or someone young at heart. Kits are available. Jelly Roll Rug All LevelsInstructor: Jill 1 Session Fee: $30 + PatternFebruary 29th Saturday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMLooking for something new, creative and FUN to do with your jelly-rolls? Have stash you want to use up? This may be a perfect solution for you and your fabric! This class will focus on the preparation and construction of a jelly-roll rug made with 2 ½” pre-cut strips of fabric and batting. Tips and tricks will be reviewed and demonstrated. You will have a great start on your rug and have fun putting it all together!

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Gatherings 1/4” Club All LevelsWednesdays at 7:00PMJanuary 15th, February 19th and March 18thThursdays at 10:00 AMJanuary 16th, February 20th and March 19th Thursdays at 6:30 PMJanuary 16th, February 20th and March 19thFridays at 10:00 AMJanuary 17th, February 21st and March 20thSaturdays at 10:00 AMJanuary 18th, February 22nd and March 21stCome in for refreshments and fun! We will review what’s new at the store and have show and tell from all of you. Then a Mystery and Block of the Month are available for you to participate in. We hope to see you there.

Whats New Now that Christmas is over, your time is more your own. Perhaps a quilt project will help the long winter nights. We have a great offering of fun projects and techniques.We are also starting a new block of the Month on February 1st. Entitled “Harmony”, this new Nancy Rink Quilt measures 96” x 107”. A color picture is available at the store. If the applique worries you, keep in mind that precut applique shapes are available as part of the block.As usual, a book will be purchased, and fabric kit prices will be based on the amount of fabric in the kit each month. (Picture on the left.)

Hope to see you soon and as usual,Happy Quilting!

Sue H

Class Supply Lists and Other Information• For each class there is a list of supplies needed. Please stop in to

pick up a supply list for each class you register for. Supply lists are also available over the phone. All supplies needed for classes will be available at the shop.

• If a class requires a sewing machine, make sure your machine is in good working order. This will save you a lot of frustration in the long run.

• Quilt classes are generally for the top only. Help with finishing your quilt is always available at the store and classes on finishing will be available periodically.

• Try to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class so you will have time to get your supplies organized and purchase any additional supplies you may need.

• Wash your fabrics prior to class. This will prevent bleeding or shrinkage of your finished product.

• In consideration of classmates, children should not accompany you to class.

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Class Registration FormYou may register at the shop or by mail with check or charge. Entire fee must accompany registration. Phone registrations will be held for 5 days only. Refund only with notice 7 days prior to the start of class.Name _________________________________________________________Address _______________________________________________________City___________________ State________ Zip ________________________Phone (H)_________________ (W) ______Class________________________________ Fee __________________ Class________________________________ Fee __________________Class________________________________ Fee __________________ or Quarterly Fee Fee __________________($75 - for any $30 class)nn Check Enclosed ____ nn Visa/MasterCard#________________________________Exp. Date _____________________Signature ______________________________________________________Mail to: Quilt Cove • 1960 Cliff Lake Rd, Ste 134, Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: (651) 452-8891 • Fax: (952) 432-5636 www.quiltcove.com

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