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THE QUILT TREE AND YARN BRANCH
2014 FALL CLASS SCHEDULE
341 E BENSON BLVD. (907)561-4115 www.quiltree.com
Monday – Friday: 10am-7pm Saturday: 10am – 6pm Sunday: Noon -5pm
THE QUILT TREE FINISHING CLASSES
Beginner II
These
popular
BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES
$30.00 each
classes
are
designed
Krista Pemberton
as
All Levels
Wednesday – September 3
$35.00
6:00pm - 8:00pm
opportunities to finish one (or more) of those
Do you need basic machine sewing skills? Is lack
unfinished
and
of these skills keeping you from taking a quilting
knowledgeable teachers will take turns hosting
class? Take this class and learn to use your
the classes and will be available to help you with
sewing machine, all about notions and fiber
unfinished blocks, sets and borders, binding,
manipulation. By the end of this class you should
whatever you need. Please be aware that there is
be ready to tackle a quilting pattern or sign up
generally not enough space to layout, pin and
for a beginning quilting class.
quilts.
Our
very
talented
baste a quilt in this class. Bring a snack to share
TINY DANCER
and come have a productive evening. The Quilt
Tree offers finishing
classes on Saturday
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
$40.00
Thursday – September 4 & 11 6:00pm - 9:30pm
evenings and Sundays during the day.
Whirling hexagons cover this lovely quilt. The
Saturday 4:00pm–10:00pm
Sept 6 – Pam Ventgen
Sept 20 – Sharon Swieter
Oct 4 – Pam Ventgen
Oct 11 – Sarah Klever
Oct 18 - Pam Ventgen
Oct 25 – Ann Courtney
Nov 1 – Pam Ventgen
Nov 8 – Jo Ann Gruber
Nov 22 – Sharon Swieter
Dec 6 – Sarah Klever
Dec 13 – Jo Ann Gruber
Sundays 12:00pm–6:00pm
Oct 12 – Pam Ventgen
Nov 2 – Pam Ventgen
Nov 23 – Kim King
Dec 14 – Kim King
constructed in column so there are no Y-seams to
deal with. The pieces are large enough to show
surprisingly easily.
WOOL GATHERINGS
Jen Allen
All Levels
$35.00
Tuesday – Sept 9, Sept 30, Nov 4 & Dec 2
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Beginner II
$35.00
September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5
12:30pm – 3:30pm OR 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Open sewing time with a teacher available to help
you with whatever project you are working on.
Bring a snack to share and enjoy some good
company and quality quilting time.
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angles and matching seams and the quilt is
off some beautiful prints and it goes together
FRIDAY BLOCKBUSTER
Pam Ventgen & Kim King
template takes the guesswork out of cutting
Beginners welcome!! Join us for a fun evening of
easy wool appliqué. Bring a project of your choice
to
work
techniques,
on
during
tools,
class.
We
embroidery
will
discuss
stitches
embellishment ideas for use in wool appliqué.
and
BEGINNER SAMPLER
Sharon Swieter
houses, but you will also learn to piece wonky
Beginner I
$70.00
Wednesday – September 10, 17, 24, October 1,
29 & November 5
trees and stars. Then finish off your masterpiece
with a liberated saw-tooth border!
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Learn the very basics of quilting in this 12 block
sampler quilt class. We will move at a slower pace
and learn all about the tools and techniques you
will need to end up with a beautiful quilt you will
be proud to own!
ALMOST AMISH
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
$45.00
Tuesday – September 16, 23 & 30
6:30pm - 9:30pm
This quilt makes use of either the shot cottons,
solids or ‘almost solids’ for an effect reminiscent
EMBROIDERY BY HAND
Pam Ventgen
of an Amish quilt. The twist here is the use of
Beginner II
$25.00
Marti Michelle’s sashing stars template. Once you
Friday – September 12 & November 21
know how to use this tool you will expand your
6:30pm – 9:30pm
options on future quilts to make them just a bit
Embroidery by hand has really made a comeback
more interesting.
and is now being seen more and more in quilts, not
just tea towels.
There are fresh, new, fun
designs and some updated methods including
shading with color crayons.
These also make
great ‘take along’ projects for travel or while
waiting
for
appointments.
A
variety
of
embroidery samples are hanging at the Quilt Tree
to show you the endless possibilities.
12:00pm –6:00pm
A marathon of sewing, visiting, shopping....with a
teacher available to help you. What a great
opportunity to get a lot accomplished!! It is such
a treat to leave your machine and all your
projects, go home for the night, and pick up right
where you left off when you return the next day.
Beginner II
$45.00
Monday – September 15, 22 & 29
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Come experience a new way of improvisational
quilting by building your own town! In this class
you will learn the free piecing techniques of
designing blocks your way. We will focus mainly on
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November 13
6:30pm - 9:30pm
No machines allowed! This class is an opportunity
to work on appliqué, embroidery, wool, or anything
that doesn’t require a sewing machine! Some
HANDWORK FRIDAY
Pam Ventgen
All Levels
$30.00
Friday – September 19, October 17 &
November 14
6:30pm - 9:30pm
See complete class description above in Handwork
Thursday.
WALK AROUND THE BLOCK
Sarah Klever
Beginner II
Friday – September 19 & 26
ROW HOUSES
Sarah Klever
$30.00
Thursday - September 18, October 16 &
$55.00
4:00pm – 10:00pm
AND Sunday – September 14
All Levels
projects with lots of help when you need it.
Beginner II
Saturday – September 13
Pam Ventgen
dedicated time to work on those hand stitching
SEPTEMBER MARATHON
Pam Ventgen
HANDWORK THURSDAY
$35.00
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Jump start your creativity with this “recipe” to
get you started. Embracing this step by step
design process allows you to create your own
unique quilt. This modern quilt incorporates two
color families joined with a background of either
light or dark. Blocks are pieced intuitively in a log
cabin fashion creating a one-of-a-kind design.
CONNECTING STARS TABLE RUNNER
Jo Ann Gruber
Beginner II
Saturday - September 20
$30.00
10:30am-2:30pm
FROM START TO FINISH
Pam Ventgen
Beginner I
$65.00
Saturday - October 4, 18, November 1, 15 & 22
This great table runner is a fun, quick project
11:00am – 3:00pm
that can be used as a wall hanging. It’s easy to
Learn to quilt from start to finish. You will learn
select different fabrics and colors to fit the
the basics of proper rotary cutting, accurate ¼”
season and makes a great gift, too. You’ll want to
seams, block construction, triangle paper, sashing,
make more than one. I have adapted the pattern
borders, quilting and binding.
so that there is no handwork necessary, so you’ll
be able to complete the entire project by
machine making it even quicker to complete.
CRAZY MAPLE LEAVES
Sharon Swieter
TUSCANY TOTE
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
Sunday – October 5
$35.00
12:00pm - 6:00pm
This tote is beautiful, functional, and easy with
Beginner II
$45.00
LOTS of pockets inside. It has no zippers, and
Sunday - September 21 & 28 12:30pm - 4:30pm
the snap is optional. This is a great tote, bet you
Just in time for fall these maple leaves will warm
can’t stop with just one!
your home! This is a stack, slash, shuffle
technique you may be familiar with or not. Either
way join this class to find out how it is done.
DOUBLE PINWHEELS
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
PERFECT TOTE
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
Monday – October 6, 13 & 20
$45.00
6:30pm – 9:30pm
This is a great bag all the way around, sturdy, lots
$45.00
of pocket and other features that make it look
Thursday – September 25, October 2 & 9
professional. You’ll also learn many skills that will
6:30pm - 9:30pm
help you with any other bag you wish to make in
Use some of those pre-cut 2½” strips to make
the future.
these double pinwheels. There are some tricks
that make these oh so easy to put together. This
pattern may end up to be one of those stand-by
patterns that you can make larger or smaller
when you need a quick gift for someone special.
FARMER’S WIFE
Sharon Swieter
Intermediate
$45.00
Saturday – September 27, November 8,
December 13 & January 3
10:30am - 2:30pm
QUILT IT YOUR WAY
Ann Courtney
All levels
Tuesday – October 7 & 14
$45.00
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Learn the final, but important, step to making
your quilt a treasured memory. Learn the tricks
to straight line quilting, and then spark your
creativity with free-motion quilting. Get those
quilt tops out of the closet and onto the bed!
SEWING MACHINE MAT
If you haven’t joined us yet now is the time! Join
Kim King
Beginner II
this workshop making 6” pieced blocks from the
Wednesday - October 8
$20.00
6:30pm - 9:30pm
1920’s. These Farmer’s Wives led a hard noble
This is a quick & inexpensive project to help you
life of giving to their families and humanity. You
keep your frequently used sewing tools right at
will read about their lives as you piece blocks
your fingertips. Kim will show you how to create a
from
modern
custom sized quilted mat for your sewing machine.
methods. If you need inspiration check out
You will learn to create pockets in front, and bind
Sharon’s “still in progress” quilt on our website.
your mat to finish it off nicely. An optional
this
era
using
traditional
or
pincushion and loops can be added as well.
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LET’S START AT THE BEGINNING
Jo Ann Gruber
Beginner I
$70.00
Friday – October 10, 17, 24 & 31
one bowl and quite possibly more! Three sizes
with too many uses to name. Keep in mind the gift
giving season is just around the corner.
10:30am - 1:30pm
This class may be for you if you’ve always wanted
to learn how to piece a quilt, but you didn’t know
where to start. In this four-session class, you’ll
learn fundamental quilting terminology, how to
choose fabric, and techniques for basic rotary
cutting and fabric piecing. By the end of the
fourth session, you should have a completed quilt
CHARMING TREES
Sarah Klever
Sunday – October 26
give you the confidence to continue with your
future quilting ventures. You do need to have a
basic working knowledge of your sewing machine’s
operation for this class. You must also be able to
thread your machine, set it for a straight stitch,
and know how to wind its bobbins.
All Levels
Friday - October 10
$30.00
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Are you a multi-colorist or a mono-chromatist
when
you
plan
your
quilted
or
knitted
projects? Sign up for this class and expand your
outlook and creativity. This fun class will explain
coloration, tones and hues. Everyone who works
with fiber; quilters, knitters or weavers will
little wall hanging can be made to hang year round
or you can make it with a Christmas theme. Easy
and quick, what more could you want?
BINDING YOUR QUILT
Ann Courtney
All Levels
Tuesday – October 28
$20.00
5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is a quick, practical class to teach you the
essentials of binding your quilt. Learn to cut your
binding, apply it, miter the corners, and join the
ends to give your quilt a beautiful, professional
FABRIC MANIPULATIONS – TUCKS PILLOW
Krista Pemberton
All Levels
Thursday - October 30
$35.00
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Yes! There are several ways to sew tucks. From
perfectly spaced hidden tucks to very abstract
tucks to that wander off in different directions!
Discover the magic of four different types of
tucks to make a fun pillow.
benefit from this class.
TOILE SPECIAL
WACKY DIAMONDS
Sarah Klever
12:00pm - 6:00pm
look.
COLOR CONFIDENCE
Krista Pemberton
$35.00
Charming, modern and multi-seasonal. This cute
top. This class will help you build a solid
foundation of knowledge and basic skills that will
Beginner II
Beginner II
Wednesday – October 15 & 22
Pam Ventgen
$35.00
Beginner II
Monday – November 3, 10 & 17
$45.00
6:30pm - 9:30pm
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Toile is a repeating pattern of scenic designs,
Try this no pin, no template technique to easily
typically using only one color that became popular
make diamonds, inside of diamonds, inside of
in France in the late 1800s. Pam used Toile as her
diamonds. It’s easy and fun!! This quilt would look
focal fabric but this quilt lends itself to any
great in solids, prints or batiks.
larger scale print. The optical illusion is that it
looks like the blocks are set on point when it is
BOUNTIFUL BOWLS
Sarah Klever
Beginner II
Sunday - October 19
$25.00
12:30pm - 5:00pm
You really won’t believe how quickly these bowls
go together. In this class you will make at least
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really a simple straight set. Large pieces and
simple pattern make it go together quickly.
FUSIBLE WEB APPLIQUE
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
PAPER PIECING
$35.00
Sharon Swieter
Beginner II
$45.00
Thursday – November 6 & 20 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Wednesday – November 12 & 19 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Learn easy, fusible-web appliqué with the pattern
This is a technique every quilter should know. You
of your choice. There are so many great patterns
will be shown the “how-to” before moving on to a
to choose from. Class will include hints on
practice block and then a pattern of your choice.
successful use of fusible web, how to avoid
A variety of paper-piecing samples are hanging at
fraying of edges, building the appliqué design, and
the
quilting & binding your project.
possibilities.
Quilt
A NEW WAY TO APPLIQUE
Jen Allen
All Levels
Tree
to
show
you
the
endless
MACHINE QUILTING BASICS
$35.00
Jo Ann Gruber
Beginner II
$60.00
Saturday – November 8 & December 6
Friday – November 14, 21 & December 12
11:00am - 3:00pm
10:30am - 1:30pm
Come and learn a very easy way to make beautiful
If you’ve finished your quilt top and would like to
turned edge appliqué quilts using a simple glue
get started machine quilting it, this class may be
stick. Anybody can do it!!! Bring a pattern of your
for you. We will cover the basics including batting
choice for the appliqué and let’s get started
&
having fun! Please note this is a method class, and
machine
that this method will not work with raw edge quilt
application. (Note: This is not a free-motion
patterns.
quilting class. All quilting techniques covered will
Beginner II
Sunday – November 9
choices,
quilting
basting
methods,
techniques
simple
and
binding
be done with the feed-dogs up.)
FABRIC BUCKETS
Sarah Klever
thread
$30.00
12:00pm - 5:00pm
These awesome containers have it all: useful,
BROOKLYN BAG
Sarah Klever
Beginner II
Friday – November 14 & 21
$35.00
6:00pm - 9:00pm
sturdy and fun! Come try the new Bucket Brigade
This roomy tote features plenty of storage with a
pattern by Atkinson Designs. Don’t forget the
wide top and flat bottom. Outside pockets add
holiday season is upon us…these buckets will make
great design detail. Padded handles and extra-
great fast and easy gifts.
large piping make for comfortable carrying. This
bag would work up great in a heavier fabric like
CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
Tuesday – November 11 & 18
$30.00
6:30pm – 9:30pm
This circular tree skirt is easier than it looks.
Pam will show you the best methods for stitching,
pressing and cutting the wedges so they go
together smoothly.
denim or canvas as well as quilters cotton.
NOVEMBER MARATHON
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
Saturday – November 15
AND Sunday – November 16
$55.00
4:00pm – 10:00pm
12:00pm –6:00pm
A marathon of sewing, visiting, shopping, a
teacher available to help you, and a great
opportunity to get a lot accomplished. It is such a
treat to leave your machine and all your projects,
go home for the night, and pick up right where
you left off when you return the next day.
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QASPEQ
Dora Andrew-Ihrke
NEW YEAR’S EVE MYSTERY
Beginner II
$60.00
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
$45.00
Monday – November 24 and
Wednesday – December 31
Tuesday – November 25 and
Celebrate the New Year by beginning with a
Wednesday November 26
mystery. The fun of a mystery is that the
6:00pm - 9:00pm
finished quilt is a mystery until the end of class.
Must have garment sewing experience.
You get fabric requirements and pre-cutting
Dora is originally from Dillingham where she
instructions, then come to class and get the clues
learned Qaspeq (commonly known phonetically as
to solve the mystery.
"Kuspuk") making at a young age. In this three
part class, Dora will be teaching the Yup'ik way of
measuring for accuracy, she will help you find
your particular reference size that can be used
for any pattern alteration and she will share her
cultural knowledge of the Qaspeq. You will come
away from this class with a drop shoulder Qaspeq
and a pattern that fits you which can be used
over and over.
6:00pm - 12:01am
NEW YEAR’S DAY MYSTERY
Pam Ventgen
Beginner II
Thursday – January 1
$45.00
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate the New Year with a mystery. The fun
of a mystery is that the finished quilt is a
mystery until the end of class. You get fabric
requirements and pre-cutting instructions, then
get the clues to solve the mystery.
HANDY ORGANIZERS
Kim King
Beginner II
$25.00
Wednesday – December 3 & 10 6:30pm - 9:30pm
We will create your choice of two handy
organizers for your purse, tote bag, or desktop.
TRI-ZIP HIPSTER
Sarah Klever
Beginner II
Thursday – December 4 & 11
$40.00
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Also known as my favorite bag! The ultimate in a
zippered purse. Not too big, not too small.
Perfect for everyday and travel too.
QUILT TREE CLASS LEVELS
BEGINNER I – You must know how to sew on your
machine. These classes will include instruction in
basic rotary cutting and piecing.
BEGINNER II - You must already have basic
piecing and rotary cutting skills. These classes will
expand your skills or give special tips.
INTERMEDIATE – You are experienced in piecing
and rotary skills. These classes are a little faster
paced and often tackle more difficult patterns.
ZIPPITY DOO DAH - PLEATED POUCH
Sarah Klever
Sunday – December 7
Beginner II
$25.00
12:30pm - 5:00pm
Here’s a quick little zipper pouch that sits flat
and has a pleat! Super Cute! Great for gifts AND
for you! Let us take the stress out of zipper
installation.
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Winter Class Sale Day:
Saturday - JANUARY 10, 2015
BEGINNING KNITTING 101
Sally Bennett
Beginner I
$55.00
Wednesday –September 10, 17, 24 & October 1
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Do you want to learn to knit? This is the class for
2014 Fall Class Schedule
you! This class will cover the basics of knitting
YARN BRANCH CLASS LEVELS
for those who have never touched knitting
BEGINNER I- You have not yet learned or are not
yet comfortable with knitting or crocheting. These
classes will provide you with the basic skills
needed.
BEGINNER II – You know how to cast-on, bind-off,
knit, purl, increase, decrease, and follow a pattern.
These classes will expand your skills or give you
special tips.
INTERMEDIATE – You have many projects ‘under
your belt.’ These classes are a little faster paced
and often tackle more difficult patterns.
Beginner II
off, knitting, purling, and decreasing.
KNIT FIX
Kelsey Saari
$45.00
Sunday – September 7, 14, 28 & October 5
Thursday – September 11
Socks are my favorite item to knit. Easy to fit
and simple to make. And before you can get tired
of the pattern -it’s done. We’ll use a simple
pattern, knit in DK or worsted washable yarn.
After this class you’ll be able to make socks in
the lovely array of sock yarns on smaller needles.
In this class, you’ll learn how to knit in the round
on double pointed needles, turn a heel and end
with a kitchener’s stitch.
$35.00
Monday –September 8, October 6 & November 10
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Do you have any unfinished projects lying around?
Are some of them left over from classes you've
taken with me? Have a project you'd like to start
but need an extra set of eyes to help ensure its a
success? Join this open knit finishing class and
get some insight or help to get those projects
from a work in progress to finished!
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6:00pm – 9:00pm
knitting as well as how to fix the most common
mistakes. There will be lots of discussion as well
as hands on practice. Please be able to cast-on,
knit, and purl. There will be a small amount of
knitting classes this is a slightly longer class,
don't forget to note the start time!
SPRIG CLOCHE
Kelsey Saari
Beginner II
$35.00
Monday – September 15, 22 & 29
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Alana Dakos' new pattern is the perfect chilly
weather accessory. Graceful leaves adorn the
band from which stitches are picked up to
complete the crown of this stylish hat. Join the
fun. This pattern features both written and
charted instructions so you can pick whichever
KELSEY’S KNIT FINISHING CLASS
All Levels
$25.00
This class covers the basic anatomy of your
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Kelsey Saari
Beginner II
homework before the class. Also unlike the other
BEGINNING SOCKS
Cleary Donovan
needles. Skills covered include: casting on, binding
method appeals to you. Must be able to cast-on,
cast-off, knit, purl, and decrease.
KIDS CAN KNIT (AGES 7-12)
Tamara Benton
Beginner I
$35.00
Friday – September 19, 26 & October 3
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lay the smartphones aside and learn a life-long
skill from a Master Knitter and certified teacher.
Adults are welcome to accompany their children
and help guide them through instructions and
practice time. Basic knitting techniques and
terminology will be covered and suggestions given
to select a fun project based upon the child’s
TONI’S KNIT FINISHING CLASS
Toni McDermott
12:30pm – 2:30pm
BABY SWEATER AND BOOTIES
Beginner II
$45.00
Sunday – September 28, October 5, 19 & 26
12:30pm – 2:30pm
This is a fun easy project-The sweater is knit
side-to-side in one piece, no clumsy shaping. The
sleeves are knit separately and sewn in. Suitable
for girls or boys. The booties are knit flat and
make up in an hour. This is a good “first”
project but you must be able to cast-on, cast-
OR Tuesday – October 14, November 11 &
December 9
knitting bags! Tackle those challenges that lead
to project completion. Bring as many or as few
projects to class as you like. This class is
designed
to
progress
and
help
knitters
learn
solve
from
problems,
others.
Specific
techniques are taught as needed while enjoying
the company of other knitters.
TAM’S TAM
Tamara Benton
EARFLAP HAT
Beginner II
$40.00
Thursday – October 9, 16 & 23
Intermediate
$50.00
Monday – October 13, 20, 27 & November 3
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tam O’ Shanters begin with a narrow headband,
6:30pm-8:30pm
This quick, cute hat is the perfect winter hat.
The earflaps are knit into the hat so it is all one
piece. This hat looks great in a solid color or a
great fun variegated yarn, so grab your favorite
skein and let's knit!
followed by rather severe increases in the border
until the chosen diameter is reached and top
shaping can begin. Tam’s Tam, designed by
Tamara, features ten-point decreases over an 11"
diameter, worked in a striking Fair Isle pattern
using just three colors. Practice your Fair Isle
skills, increases, decreases and chart reading
SPRUCE TREE MITTENS
Tamara Benton
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Get those projects out from the bottom of the
off, knit, and purl.
Sally Bennett
$35.00
Sunday – October 12, November 2 & December 7
interest and abilities.
Cleary Donovan
All Levels
Intermediate
$40.00
while creating a fun hat to wear or give away.
Friday – October 10, 17 & 24
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Introduce yourself to Malabrigo worsted weight
BEGINNING KNITTING 201
Sally Bennett
Alaskan spruce trees. Malabrigo, knit tightly,
increases density, adds warmth, and enhances
stitch definition which results in a lovely gift for
yourself or someone special.
$40.00
Wednesday – October 15, 22 & 29
yarn with these lovely mirror-image mittens. The
cable design on the back of the mitten suggests
Beginner II
6:30pm – 8:30pm
This class is for students who have completed 101
or feel they are a bit “rusty” with their knitting
skills. This class will cover a variety of topics
including:
how
to
read
a
pattern,
how
to
substitute yarn, different increases, and others.
The class will also introduce students to cabling,
colorwork, and reading charts.
This is a great
class for people who want to try more advanced
projects but may lack the knitting confidence to
do so.
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DUFFERS FELTED SLIPPERS
Toni McDermott
Beginner II
THRUMMED MITTENS
$40.00
Toni McDermott
Beginner II
$35.00
Sunday – October 19, 26 & November 2
Sunday – November 9, 16 & 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm
3:00pm – 5:00pm
If you have taken the beginning knitting class, you
Thrumbed mittens cure the problem of cold
are ready for duffers. Duffers are easy and fun
hands in winter. As the mittens are made, a lining
to knit. The pattern comes in 10 different sizes
of roving wool is added. This double thickness
and is ideal for stash busting. There is no knit
creates a warm and snow proof mitten. The
finishing required
slippers are
technique is popular throughout Canada and in the
seamless. Decorative details such as buttons,
northeastern United States. Class will include
flowers, embroidery and other embellishments
instructions for a wide range of sizes from
allow
children to adults. Toni will also include a pattern
knitters
to
because the
use
their
creativity
to
personalize the slippers. For more experienced
adapted for infant hands.
knitters, duffers are quick projects which would
make great Christmas gifts.
CIRCULAR SCARF/CONTINENTAL KNITTING
Toni McDermott
Beginner II
$40.00
Tuesday – October 21, 28 & November 4
6:30pm - 8:30pm
This is a multi-purpose class. The circle scarf is
made up of simple knit and purl using a light
weight, decorative yarn. The pattern is based on
short rows. This class will teach the why, when,
and how of short rowing including how to hide
CROWN JEWEL HAT
Sally Bennett
Beginner II
$40.00
Wednesday – November 12, 19 & 26
6:30pm - 8:30pm
A fun introduction to entrelac, this hat is a very
fun knit. It is sized from baby to adult, so you
can knit one for
everyone in your family!
Featuring a Noro yarn, the color changes are in
the yarn itself, so there is no colorwork involved.
Come learn this fun technique.
KNIT QUICKIES
those troublesome wraps. The result will be a
soft ruffled scarf which will accessorize any
Cleary Donovan
outfit adding splash of style.
Sunday – November 16, 23, December 7 & 14
Beginner II
Thursday – November 6 & 13
$30.00
6:30pm – 8:30pm
This quick to knit chunky button up cowl will keep
the
deepest
chill
at
bay.
Learn
to
make
buttonholes as well as master the basket weave
stitch. This cowl would make a perfect quick gift
or keep the luxury for yourself. Must be able to
cast-on, cast-off, knit, and purl.
Oh No!, only a few weeks till the holidays and you
still need small gifts? Take a break and come to
these relaxed, friendly classes. We’ll play around
with yarns, needles, ideas and patterns to make
easy gifts, even for those who think they aren’t
creative
or
talented.
This
class
will
cover
washcloths, bibs, simple toys, and scarves (all knit
flat in garter stitch with minimal shaping); as well
as, simple felted bowls and bags. Must be able to
cast-on, cast-off, knit, and purl.
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$45.00
3:00pm – 5:00pm
BASKET WEAVE COWL
Kelsey Saari
Beginner II
TOE UP SOCK
Toni McDermott
Beginner II
Tuesday - November 18, 25 & December 2
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Learn to knit a “store-bought-looking sock” from
the toe up. This class will teach the basics of the
toe up cast on, heel turning, and ribbed cuff
construction. Beginning sock knitters will be
encouraged to use worsted weight yarn and size 5
needles in order to speed up the knitting and
allow for sock completion. Sock fit, gaps and
holes, and general sock construction challenges
will be discussed. If your sock knitting is not as
good as you would like it to be, this is the class
for you.
BRUSH CREEK COWLETTE
Kelsey Saari
Intermediate
$40.00
Monday – December 1, 8 & 15
6:30pm – 8:30pm
This beautiful cowl is the latest design by Carina
Spencer. If you remember Zuzu’s Petals, this
cowlette is based on the same construction. The
beauty of a triangular shawl combined with the
carefree wear of a cowl. Take your lace knitting a
step farther with this project. Must be able to
cast-on,
knit,
decrease
and
purl,
have
cast-off,
some
CLASS SUPPLIES
$40.00
increase,
familiarity
with
Supplies are needed for almost all classes. If a
pattern or book is necessary to make the quilt
top or knitted project, it is a required
purchase. The class fee covers instruction only.
You are responsible for picking up your supply
list and coming to class prepared.
We strongly recommend that you
purchase your supplies prior to
class day.
The Quilt Tree cannot guarantee we will have
specialty items the night of a particular class.
We do try to order enough for everyone in a
class. However, sometimes items do sell out
prior to your class. Please review your class
supply list and bring all the requested items,
plus basic sewing items for quilting classes.
Quilting Supplies: Sharp rotary cutter, mat
and ruler.
General Supplies: Seam ripper, straight pins,
and scissors for thread cutting.
Sewing Machine: In good working order.
Remember the foot pedal and power cord. Extra
machine needles and bobbins.
PLEASE MARK ALL OF YOUR
SUPPLIES!!!
charts.
CLASS POLICIES
You must pay for the class when you register. Phone reservations are accepted with a
credit card. The supply list is provided when you pay the class fee. We can mail or fax the
supply list.
Class fees are not refundable unless we cancel a class. If you are unable to attend a class,
you may contact us to see if there is someone on the waiting list to buy your spot, or you
may send a friend in your place. If a class is canceled, we will refund your class fee.
Out of consideration for the instructor and the other students, children, pets and nonpaying guests are not allowed at classes.
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