2008 SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE:

** PLEASE NOTE:  Photos will be added as the class samples arrive!

Fanciful Felines Wall Hanging       Teacher: Mynet Feinburg

This colorful wall hanging includes fabrics designed by the late Laurel Burch.  The kit fee is included in the class price.  Dates/Times:  6/21  10AM-3:00PM.    Class & Kit Fee:  $45.

Cheese & Crackers                Teacher: Kim Kahanic

This is a simple, but effective quilt designed by Terry Atkinson of Atkinson designs.  Use batiks or any other fabrics to make a beautiful keepsake!   Date/Time:  5/17,  10AM-3PM.  Class Fee: $30.

Snow Wonderland                 Teacher: Mynet Feinburg

This great holiday fabric is perfect to make this easy runner.  Get a jump start on those Christmas projects.  The kit fee is included in the class price.  Date/Time: 5/31   10AM-2:00PM.  Class & Kit Fee: $35.

Chinese Coins                    Teacher: Mynet Feinburg

Make a quick & easy table runner, or get started on a large quilt.  This pattern is so fast & easy, you won't believe how quickly these quilts go together.  Use your fabric stash, or get a kit - it's your choice!  Date/Time:  6/10   10AM-12:3oPM or 6:30PM-9:00PM.  Fee: $15.

Paper Piecing                   Teacher: Mynet Feinburg

Come on and give it a try!  You know you want to & it's really not as hard as people say it is.  You will be surprised at how much fun it really is!  Date/Time:  6/24  10AM-12:30PM or 6:30PM-9PM.  Class Fee: $20 (includes kit with fabrics & paper foundations).

Christmas in July                 Teacher: Kim Kahanic

Get some holiday projects done in the summer & you can sit back & relax over the holidays.  Kim will be offering these projects on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays in July - & don't forget, our classroom is air conditioned!

Presents & Gifts Topper - Date/Time:  7/1  2:00PM-4:30PM or 6PM-8:30PM.  Class Fee: $15

Comfort & Joy Wreath - Date/Time:  7/15  2:00PM-4:30PM or 6PM-8:30PM.  Class Fee: $15

Comfort & Joy Quilt - Date/Time:  7/29  2:00PM-4:30PM or 6PM-8:30PM.  Class Fee: $15 

Tumbleweeds                    Teacher: Mynet Feinburg

Use up those charm packs on this cute topper, or just work with scraps.  It's easy & fun!  Date/Time: 7/16  10AM-12:30PM or 6:30PM-9PM.  Class Fee: $15.

Chicken Feet                    Teacher: Mynet Feinburg

Another great pattern designed for 5" squares.  This could be a great table runner for your autumn decor.  Date/Time: 8/19  10AM-12:30PM or 6:30PM-9PM.  Class Fee: $15.

Women's Voices                  Teacher: Birgit Hanson

This Civil War Block of the Month quilt will take all year long, but patterns have been changed from templates to rotary cutting.  This will be a fun class - don't miss it!   Dates/Times:  2nd Monday of the month - it's not too late to join in - we can get you caught up!  9AM-11:30AM.  (an evening session is available on the first Monday of each month.    Fee: $150 (for all twelve sessions).

The Jamestown Sampler            Teacher; Birgit Hanson

This is another Block of the Month quilt, designed by Marti Michell.  Twelve different blocks, set with log cabin blocks, make this a stunning addition to your quilting repertoire.  Sign up today!   Dates/Times: 3rd Monday of each month.  It's not too late to join - we can get you caught up!  9AM-12:30PM or 12:30 - 3:00PM (an evening session is available on the first Monday of each month).  Fee: $150 (for all twelve sessions).

Finishing School/All levels            Teacher:  Birgit Hanson

Come in and work on those UFOs - with help from the teacher if you need it.  Lunch or dinner provided.  Dates:  5/2 (AM only), 6/5 & 8/1.  Times:  9AM-2PM or 5PM-10PM.  $20 per session.

Work Day/All levels               Teacher:  Birgit Hanson

Similar to Finishing School, without the meal.  You can bring your meal or we'll order out.  Five solid hours of sewing & fun!  Dates/Times:  5/16, 6/20, 7/18 & 8/15  9AM-2PM or 5PM-9PM.  5/28, 6/25, 7/23 & 8/27  9AM-2PM.  Fee: $15.                                    

Easy Projects/All levels                Teacher:  Kim Kahanic

These classes will focus on projects that are quick and easy to complete, but that also may teach you some new techniques.  NOTE:  NEW TIMES - DAY CLASSES OFFERED!  Dates:  5/1, 6/5, 7/3 & 8/7.  Times:  2PM-4:30PM or 6PM-8:30PM.  Class fee:  $15/session.  Patterns may be required.

                        June - Wallet

                    July - Book Cover 

                                         August - Heart Topper

Small Quilts                        Teacher: Birgit Hanson

Make this series of six small quilts from the book "Prairie Children & Their Quilts".  Dates/Times:  1/7, 2/4, 3/3 & 4/7 (the 1st Monday of the month).  Fee: $15 per session or all six for $75.

                  May

Bernina Guide Classes      Teachers:  Birgit Hanson & Mynet Feinburg

These classes are designed to get you familiar with your new Bernina sewing machine, or to refresh your memory with your old one!  Dates/Times:  TBA..  Free with new Bernina machine purchases at the Calico Cat or Aurora Sewing Center, $15 for others.

Free Motion Machine Quilting        Teacher:  Mynet Feinburg

Learn free motion quilting techniques to get those projects finished!  Dates/Times: 8/5  10AM-12:30PM or 6:30PM-9:00PM.    Fee: $15.

Lone Star the Quilt Fuse Way           Teacher:  Kim Kahanic

Always wanted to learn to make a traditional lone star, but scared to try?  Quilt Fuse makes all your points come out perfectly!  Date/Time:  8/2  10AM-2PM - 2nd date to be determined.  Fee: $35.

Bag Ladies Club

Best Travel Tote - Great for trips, with room for tickets, passports and other travel needs!  Taught by Kim Kahanic on 6/28 from 10AM-3PM.  Fee: $30. 

All classes require a sewing machine unless otherwise indicated.  We have Bernina sewing machines available at the shop, so if you need to use one, please reserve it when registering.  Materials list are available at least 2 weeks prior to the class.  Students receive a 10% discount on all regularly priced supplies, required books and patterns.  Fabric kits are always available upon request.  Class fee due at registration. 

Refunds will be made if the teacher cancels the class.  Students who cancel at least one week prior to the class will receive a refund. 

Is there a class you'd like to take that's not on our list?  Let us know & we'll try and get it scheduled.  Find at least two friends to take it with you and we'll schedule it especially for you!