Winter Classes
Open Rug Hooking
Having a group to rug hook with is a great way to stay motivated and be inspired. Bring a lunch and stay the day or just an hour or two. It’s such fun to share our hobby!! Note the date change, we will now meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Every 3rd Thursday 10 to 3
Wool Applique Club
Second Tuesday of each month from 10 to 2. We are all working on various wool applique projects. Bring a project you are working on or choose a pattern and I will get a kit together for you. Enjoy a lunch break at one of Ripon’s great restaurants.
Calendar
Block of the Month
This is the block of the month that started at the end of March. This can be done as wool applique as shown or as a stitchery. The cost will be just $8.00 per block, that includes pattern, background fabric and the wools. This kit can be sent to you or if you have never worked with wool and would like some help or you just like the fun of a class I have two class options available. 4th Tuesday 10 to 2 or the 4th Saturday of the month 9 to 12.
These blocks can be made into a quilt as shown in the original pattern or I think they are perfect as a calendar topper featuring a different flower each month. My friend Lanie Krentz has made this calendar frame that the blocks slide into to feature that month’s floral applique. You can create your own 8 x 11 calendar pages that are held in place on the lower half of the frame
The frame is available for $42.00
July
June
Primitive Rug Hooking
Primitive rug hooking uses ‘off the bolt’ and hand dyed wool cut into 1/4 inch wide strips and then pulled through the backing fabric with a rug hook. I think this is a very relaxing and creative hobby.
Saturday January 21, 10 to 2 or Saturday February 4, 10 to 2
Class fee $20.00 plus supplies
August
The class will be taught by Pat Ehrenberg who has been teaching quilting at all levels for many years. You will be learning to make templates, proper cutting, fabric selection, and hand sewing, no machine is needed for these classes. The first class is a block with 2 pieces. The blocks will continue to have more pieces and design elements as the class progresses. 6 classes for $65.00
The first sesssions of classes starts on January 16 and runs for 6 consecutive Mondays from 6 to 9 pm.
The second session of classes starts on March 8 and runs for 6 Thursday evenings, however skipping April 5 which is Holy Thursday.
Beginning Quilting With Pat Ehrenberg
Saturday February 25, 9:30 to 4:00 Class fee $30.00
Mary Katherine BOM
This is the Lori Smith BOM that we will be starting Tuesday October 18. The blocks are Holly & Ivy hand-dyed wool on primitive muslin, you choose your own boarder and sashings. Join in at any time.
First month is $22.00 and includes the pattern and the first block, there after the monthly fee is $12.00 per block. Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10 to 2.
Dresden Star
Think the Dresden is just another boring traditional block? Think again! This version of the Dresden Plate is unlike any you have ever seen. Using an innovative piecing and folding technique this quilt will have a 3 dimensional look to it that you will love. Make it scrappy or more planned either way it is sure to be a hit. Pat Ehrenberg, instructor.
Saturday January 28, 9:30~4:00 or Saturday April 14, 9:30~4:00 Class fee $30.00
hand-appliqued by Linda Ollerman
We are just about finished with this B.O.M
Need’l Love Club
I have always loved the projects in the Need’l Love books, whether they are quilting, rug hooking, wool applique or a stitchery. Each month a different Need’l Love Threads book will be featured along with an optional kitted project. The special feature of this club is that you get a new Need’l Love book each month for only $12.00, these books are normally $20.00 to $25.00 each. You may choose to do the featured project of the month, choose a differnet project from the book of the month, or simply add a great book to your collection. Let me know if you would like to join this club so that I will have enough books on hand. Below are the first 4 books. The kits will be priced according to that month’s project. We will begin working on these projects Thursday January 26 from 10 to 2 and then the 4th Thursday of each month during 2012. No need to be present to join, you can have it mailed or just pick up at the store. Did I mention that the first book is my gift to you?
Yes, ‘Folk Heart Threads’ book is free!
January: wool applique kit $35.00
February: Sweet Doves: wall hanging quilt kit $60.00
March: Embroidered Eggs kit $25.00
April: Table mat kit $42.00
Lily Anna Stitches Banner of the Month
These banners are quick to stitch, they are only 8.5”x11”. They fit on the table top stand as shown or with a dowel rod frame on the wall. The monthly price for this project is only $14.00. We will begin this project Tuesday January 24, 10 to 2, continuing on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
As always you don’t need to be present, you can simply pick up your kit or have it mailed.
March April May
June July August
September October November
December January February
Prairie Sweets by Fig Tree & Co.
Pat Ehrenberg will be teaching this class Monday March 12, 9:30 to 3:30.
Class fee $30.00
Demonstration Day
On Saturday February 11 we will be giving a variety of demonstrations from using different tools and gadgets to needle feting, rug hooking, etc. Pat Ehrenberg, Diane Buboltz, and myself will be on hand to answer your questions and lend a hand. Stop in let us help.
Needle Felted Easter Eggs
Diane Buboltz will be teaching this class on
Saturday March 17 from 10 to 4.
More details and photos soon.
Punch Needle Embroidery
Punch needle embroidery is easy and fun to do. There are so many ways that you can use the designs,. They can be framed, used to decorate baskets, put on gift jars filled with goodies, or used on purses as the designs below are. If you have the tools but need some help getting started, come on in or I have all the supplies and beautiful hand-dyed Valdani and Weeks Dye Works flosses.
Friday February 10, or Monday April 16
