Sunday, April 29, 2012

Spring/Summer Classes

Spring is finally here!  Even though the weather is getting warmer it is still the perfect time to take a break and quilt.  Join us for some of our fun classes and shop hops over the next couple months.  Check out what is going on and then give us a call or stop in to sign up for some classes and get quiting!

Twister Quilt
Learn the crazy twister technique with the TWISTER TOOL.  It looks much harder than it really is.  Stop in to see the sample. Great  use for a layer cake, or choose your own fabric.  10 inch  “Twister Tool”  included with the class.  You can also use the “Lil Twister” for a smaller version.
Date: Mon  April 30,  May 7     
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.                                                           
Fee: $40 (Includes Twister Tool)

FAT QUARTER FRIDAY
All Fat Quarters $2
Join the fun in choosing and stocking up on fat quarters.  1st Friday of each month is FAT QUARTER FRIDAY!  This includes any fat quarter in the store that is cut!
April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6

Bella Bag
This great pattern makes 3 different size bags, you choose the size.  Very little quilting done on the bag, so it goes together very fast.  Great project for Mother/Daughter or make one for each of you.
Date: Fri  May 11      
Time: Day 1 – 4  or Evening 6 – 9                                            
Fee $18 (Pattern included)

Machine Applique Towel
Learn the easy way to applique onto a towel or small projects using heat-n-bond light, and your own machine. We will go over stitching techniques and to choose which one you like best.  We will be completing a hand towel for you to take home.  All materials provided.
Date: Tue.  May 15    
Time: evening 6 – 9 p.m.  OR   Day 1- 4 p.m.                                
Fee: $18  Includes Towel and supplies

Owl Pincushion
This very cute owl can be used as a pincushion or an ornament.   Stop in to see our sample and you will want to make more than one.  Join the class and complete the owl in one session.  All supplies to complete one owl are included.
Date: Thur May 17  OR  June 14      
Time; Day 1-4:30   Evening  6-9:30        
Fee $18



Quilting -101
This class will cover the quilt making from the very beginning. You will learn to cut with a rotary cutter, sew with exact ¼” seams, how to make and arrange your blocks to complete the quilt. We will also cover putting on borders. This is a great class to take if have not made a quilt or just made a small project. Our Pattern is called Hop, Skip and Jump. It is a
new Triple Expresso pattern that has 3 quilts in one pattern. You decide when your blocks are done which version to make. Stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list
Dates: Monday  May 21,  June 4 , 11 
Times: Day session 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.  OR Evening session  6:30pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $38 (Included Pattern)
 
Every Day Breadbag
The Everyday Bread  bag hold up to a dozen or more rolls while bread is kept soft without exposing to air.  Using Insul-Brigte also helps keep the bread warmer longer.  Stop in to see our sample, you will want to make several of these for gifts.  Choose your own fabrics, or one of our kits.  Complete in one day.



Date: Tue  May 22  
Time:  Day 1-4 or Evening 6-9
                                            
Fee $20 (Pattern included)


Machine Quilting 
Learn the basic machine quilting techniques. You will learn to stitch in the ditch and simple free hand meandering.  You will need your sewing machine that can drop the feed dogs, also you will need a walking foot and a darning foot.  There are machines available to use if you do not have one. Bring your own small project to practice on.
Dates:  Wed.  May 23   
Time:1:00 – 3:30 p.m.  OR  evening session  6:30 – 8:30 p.m.                                       
Fee:  $12
 

Trapunto wall hanging
Learn the Trapunto technique  by completing a small wall hanging.   We will learn to mark, sew, and machine quilt this project.  All supplies included to complete your project.  Stop in to see the sample. 
Date: Wed.  June 6,  13     
Time: 6 – 9 p.m. OR  1 -4 p.m.   
Fee:  $40.00, includes all supplies to complete your project
 
English Paper Piecing
English paper piecing is very easy to do, and very portable to take with.  It a great use of all those small scraps and is easy to get very precise. You will love the results.  It is one of my favorite take-along projects.  Join in the fun of making a small project.  Choose your fabric, or use up your scraps. 
Date: June 12, 26     
Time; Day 1-4  Evening  6-9                                                                          
Fee $18
 
10 Degree Wedge Christmas Tree Skirt
Make this large 50” Christmas Tree Skirt in no time.  Start with just 3 colors and watch your skirt come to life.  Stop in to see the sample.  You can also choose to make a table topper instead of a tree skirt. 
Date: Tue July 10, 17  
Time: Evening 6 – 9 p.m.  OR   Day 1- 4 p.m.                                                         
Fee: $30 Includes 10 Degree Ruler

Bus Tour for Quilt Minnesota 2012

It's that time of the year again . . . we have Quilt Minnesota on the brain!  Once again we are excited to offer a wonderful bus tour that will take you to all 11 shops in the Southeast section!

The cost is only $99 and includes a luxury coach bus, hotel, 2 lunches and many door prizes! 

The 11 shops include:
~  All in Stitches, Stewartville
~  Calico Hutch, Hayward
~  Eagle Creek Quilt Shop, Shakopee
~  Fabric Town, Apple Valley
~  Quilting By the Hearth, Lonsdale
~  The Quilting Cupboard, Rochester
~  Rather Bee Quilting, Lake City
~  Quilter's Haven, Rosemount
~  Quilters Dream, Montgomery
~  Pine Needles Quilt Shop, Rochester
~  Heavenly Patchwork, Waconia

Plus we will be giving away 100

$100 gift cards!


Buses will depart from Burnsville, Wabasha, Decorah, IA and Waconia. 
Contact Quilter's Dream for more information and reserve your seat today! 
Our phone number is 507-364-5130
or email us at macbig12@frontiernet.net.