Current guild Classes (2019)
Bookings are essential for all Classes, seminars and shows.
All classes are booked through guild and must be paid in advance. See at guild meetings or contact through contact page on the left.
All classes are booked through guild and must be paid in advance. See at guild meetings or contact through contact page on the left.
Accurate cutting and Piecing - Betty and Stephanie
Sat June 22nd Sat August 24 Gordonton Hall
Betty and Stephanie will be running this 2 day class over 3 months. That in between month will allow you to practice some of the techniques. Betty says its a back to basics class but not just for those new to quilting could be a refresher to iron out those bad habits. The focus will be on accurate cutting and piecing. You choose your own fabrics (another opportunity to use some of the stash) and purchase the pattern $10 from Betty.
Register at guild meeting $80
Westalee Rulers - Barrie Ashton
Sat July 27th Gordonton Hall
The class sample has 9 different ruler patterns on it which is using all the rulers in the beginners set. Barrie can get the feet and ruler sets if people don’t have them would just need to know their machine model and make. More info to follow.
Register at guild meeting $50
Thread your needle
Guild mornings August thru December 2019 9 -11:30
Our next before guild group will meet for 5 months starting in August. This will be a student lead learning group with a monthly focus on hand work techniques utilised in Patchwork and Quilting e.g. Hand piecing, English Paper piecing, Needle turn Applique, Hand Quilting, Embellishments etc .
Each person will work on their own project sharing skills and ideas with the group.
Register at guild meeting $40
Crazy Patchwork “Elfin Christmas Stocking” – Julia Vazey
Sat September 28th Sunday 29th Gordonton Hall 9am-3:30pm
Attend this class in September and you should have your stocking ready to hang before the Christmas Rush
Over the 2 days you will. Make the crazy patchwork front and embellish it. -Learning techniques for; Making an accurate foundation for the stocking, Hand & machine embroidery stitches, working with long bugle beads, embroidering over washers, adding beads & sequins. Make the back & quilt it, appliqueing on the Xmas scene, making the lining, hook & cuff. Putting it all together. Final touches.
A kit is required for the class. Julia has three color options ( Gold, Red, Silver) cost $49.
Class Fee $80.
Sat June 22nd Sat August 24 Gordonton Hall
Betty and Stephanie will be running this 2 day class over 3 months. That in between month will allow you to practice some of the techniques. Betty says its a back to basics class but not just for those new to quilting could be a refresher to iron out those bad habits. The focus will be on accurate cutting and piecing. You choose your own fabrics (another opportunity to use some of the stash) and purchase the pattern $10 from Betty.
Register at guild meeting $80
Westalee Rulers - Barrie Ashton
Sat July 27th Gordonton Hall
The class sample has 9 different ruler patterns on it which is using all the rulers in the beginners set. Barrie can get the feet and ruler sets if people don’t have them would just need to know their machine model and make. More info to follow.
Register at guild meeting $50
Thread your needle
Guild mornings August thru December 2019 9 -11:30
Our next before guild group will meet for 5 months starting in August. This will be a student lead learning group with a monthly focus on hand work techniques utilised in Patchwork and Quilting e.g. Hand piecing, English Paper piecing, Needle turn Applique, Hand Quilting, Embellishments etc .
Each person will work on their own project sharing skills and ideas with the group.
Register at guild meeting $40
Crazy Patchwork “Elfin Christmas Stocking” – Julia Vazey
Sat September 28th Sunday 29th Gordonton Hall 9am-3:30pm
Attend this class in September and you should have your stocking ready to hang before the Christmas Rush
Over the 2 days you will. Make the crazy patchwork front and embellish it. -Learning techniques for; Making an accurate foundation for the stocking, Hand & machine embroidery stitches, working with long bugle beads, embroidering over washers, adding beads & sequins. Make the back & quilt it, appliqueing on the Xmas scene, making the lining, hook & cuff. Putting it all together. Final touches.
A kit is required for the class. Julia has three color options ( Gold, Red, Silver) cost $49.
Class Fee $80.
