What: T-shirt Quilt Class
When: Saturday, March 29th 9:00 am - Noon
Where: Sew Vac Direct in Downtown Bryan
(700 South Bryan Ave Bryan, TX)
Cost: $45
Learn a fast and easy way to make a T-shirt quilt. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned veteran, you'll enjoy this quick technique. If you can iron, you can make this fun quilt top! Use 12 or more of your favorite t-shirts that are spilling out of your drawers to make a new keepsake. These quilts also make great gifts for the recent grads - get started on your projects now!
Email me at csutterfield@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Hope to see you there! :)
The Quilter's Learning Series with Accuquilt Go!
If you have ever shied away from certain quilt patterns because the piecing looks difficult or it requires cutting with templates, this class series is for you. Through these classes, you will learn different quilting techniques while creating projects that use the Accuquilt Go! dies. In each class, you will learn how the Go! is used as a great aid and time saver to quilters, how to quickly cut repetitive shapes, and how the Go! dies make precise piecing a snap.
Use of the Go! and dies will be available in the classes so no prior purchase is necessary.
See below for past and current class details.
Future Classes:
- Mastering the Curve (Conquer your fear of sewing on the curve)
- Color Theory and Fabric Placement
- Applique, Applique, Applique!
What: QLS - Master the Curve
When: Saturday, May 25th 9:30 am - Noon
Where: Sew Vac Direct in Downtown Bryan
(700 South Bryan Ave Bryan, TX)
Cost: $45
In this installment of the Quilter's Learning Series (QLS), learn how to sew curved pieces. There are 2 patterns to choose from, Rob Peter to Pay Paul (orange and gray above) and the Applecore (scrappy above). Both patterns are very traditional blocks that are commonly hand pieced. Learn to modernize these timeless designs by machine piecing.
Email me today to reserve your spot. Hope to see you there!
Candice Sutterfield - csutterfield@gmail.com
What: QLS - Forget the Template and Do Free Motion Quilting
When: Saturday, April 13th 9:00 am - Noon
Where: Sew Vac Direct in Downtown Bryan
(700 South Bryan Ave Bryan, TX)
Cost: $45
In this installment of the Quilter's Learning Series (QLS), learn how to make this sophisticated, but playful table runner. This Dresden Spiral pattern uses an Accuquilt Go! die to reduce cutting time by nearly 80% over cutting with templates!! (Use of an Accuquilt Go! and dies will be provided in the class.) This class will also teach you a fast and modern way of piecing the Dresden which doesn't involve the beautiful but time-consuming needle turn applique.
So, what can you do with all that free time you have by using the Go! dies and this quick piecing method? Learn and/or practice your free motion quilting, of course. This class will also teach the basics of free motion quilting on your home machine - no long arm needed. Use what you learn in this class to achieve this stunning trapunto look on your own Dresden Spiral table runner.
What: Quilter's Learning Series - Inverted Star Tote Bag
When: March 9th 9:00 am - Noon
Where: Sew Vac Direct in Downtown Bryan
(700 South Bryan Ave Bryan, TX)
Cost: $45
Description: Learn how to make this cute tote bag in a morning! The inverted star block uses Accuquilt Go! dies to make cutting and piecing this block simple. Then learn how to sew your new block into a quick and easy tote bag. This bag has so many possibilities for embellishing, you'll want to make more as soon as you get home!
