Smart Piecing with Kaye England
Kaye's Star (Sit and Sew) - Tues., August 24, 1-4p, $60
(Seating is limited - call early to register and reserve your spot!)
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Smart Piecing (Lecture/Demo) - Tues., August 24, 6-9p, $25
Instructor: Kaye England

Kaye began quilt making and fabric collecting in earnest in the early 1980’s, but was influenced early on by a family of needle workers. She now designs fabrics for Wilmington Prints and heads her own publishing company, Kaye England Publications. Kaye travels the world conducting sell-out lectures and workshops showcasing her wonderful and infectious fabrics, patterns and quilts, as well as her unique and honest outlook on life. Kaye can also be seen on several episodes of HGTV’s Simply Quilts.

Kaye has been described as a colorful individual generating enthusiasm and excitement in her work and having great fun in the process. Despite a hectic teaching schedule, Kaye always finds time to quilt. She has written 13 books and recently produced 3 feature length instructional DVD using her Nifty Notions® “Cut for the Cure™” rulers called More.. Smart Piecing Techniques &  Plates-A-Plenty

Kaye was born and raised on a farm in Glasgow, Kentucky. She now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has two children and six grandchildren (and several llamas).

During "Kaye's Star" Sit and Sew class, you will use the Nifty Notions rulers to learn how to make each of the blocks in the Kaye's Star wall hanging. You will learn foolproof methods of making Half-Square and Quarter-Square triangles, and how to make a Triangle-in-a-Square -- with NO MESSY MATH to deal with! NO 1/8" CUTS!  Options will be given for the center square. You'll have time to make one of each of the small blocks. Please be sure to register early if you are interested in this class, as we do have limited seating available due to fact we will be cutting in class!!

Kaye's "Smart Piecing" Lecture/Demo will focus on all the reasons why your piecing may be a little less than perfect! She will tell you exactly which tools will make you a perfect piecer, and which ones you can skip. She'll also make you laugh a lot!

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6-8:30p, $30
Instructor: Michelle Blevins

Two techniques in one class!  Not only will you learn how to quilt individual blocks as you go, but also how to do a reversible quilt as well.  The class will focus on several techniques on how to tackle really big quilts without having to fuss with all the weight.  Great for those who know the basics of quilting.  Must already know how to cut with a rotary cutter.

Supply List

Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 29, Oct. 6, 4p-5:45p, $90, which includes a $50 Gift Certificate for Supplies
Instructor: Michelle Blevins

Great for kids, ages 7 and up. In class, we will learn the basics of the sewing machine (threading, winding bobbins, care and feeding of the machine), and then we'll jump into sewing a simple drawstring bag, a pillowcase, and some pajama bottoms.

Teen Camp
Wednesdays, September 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 4p-5:45p, $90, which includes a $50 Gift Certificate for Supplies
Instructor: Michelle Blevins

Great for kids, ages 13 and up. In class, we will learn the basics of the sewing machine (threading, winding bobbins, care and feeding of the machine), and tackle some things that teens can't live without! We'll be doing an ipod/cell phone holder and a laptop/messenger bag.

Tues., Sept 14, 21, 28 1-4p, $45
Instructor: Michelle Blevins

Take some old t-shirts and turn them into a fabulously soft and cuddly quilt! This is a great quilt idea for the teens and men in your life. Learn how to measure and cut, stabilize the shirts and sew sashings, borders and bindings.

Supply List

Tuesdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 9, 16, 30, 6-8:30p, $30
Instructor: Janet Marler

The tradition of barn quilts began in 2001 in Manchester, Ohio where a woman painted a quilt block on the family’s barn to honor her mother, an avid quilter. The local community joined in and soon painted quilt blocks on their barns. These barns have now become tourist’s attractions with maps pinpointing each barn location.

In this class, you will learn a variety of new techniques. Janet will show you how to make pieced barn blocks, each with a miniature quilt block pattern. Corn & Beans, Flying Kite, and Pinwheel are just a few of the block techniques included, as well as applique. You will love Eleanor Burns' Quilt-in-a-Day methods!