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Please contact us at: 1103 Fiorella Street Castroville, Texas 78009
Shop Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm Tuesday 9:30am-7:00pm
Phone: 830-931-0141 E-mail: fabricnfriends@msn.com |
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Class Correction Note!!! We made an error on our March 1st Newsletter. The date listed for our machine quilting class with Karen Nanos had already past. The correct date for the class is Saturday, May 1, 9:30-12:30. Sorry for the error.
Ask the Teacher Fridays from 10:00-2:00. This is a time when you can come and get help with a any project you are working on or need encouragement to complete. Judy will answer all of questions and provide you with all those teacher tips she has. Teacher: Judy Bobbit $15.00 per session. Minimum of 4 students, so please pre-register.
Bella Bargello This most recent release from Judididit Designs will be fun to make in this two part class, led by the designer. Judy always has a lot of information to share, a sense of humor and loads of encouragement, and this class is no exception. This stunning bargello quilt will make you love “stripping”. Expect some homework between classes to complete this top. Kits are available Teacher: Judy Bobbit $35.00 + supplies Thurs. Mar 13 & 20 9:30-12:30 -or- Sat. May 17 & 24
Ribbon Stars This stunning quilt is made from one block using Nancy Mahoney’s book, Ribbon Star Quilts. In this 2-part class by taught by D.G., you will learn the technique for piecing and cutting the bias strip sets and assembling the blocks. There will be homework between classes, to complete the quilt. Part 1 will allow more class time than Part 2. DG will also teach the additional border technique we used for the shop sample, which is not included in the book. Kits are available
Teacher: D.G. Lawrence $35.00+ Supplies Wed. Mar 19 9:30-2:30 -and- Wed. Mar 26 9:30-12:30
Basic Beginners In this last 2 parts of this 4 part class, students will learn all the basics of choosing a setting & setting blocks together, then applying the borders correctly. There will be homework in between the monthly sessions, but by the end, you will have up to a bed size quilt, ready for quilting. Teacher: Jeanne Stephens $15.00 session +supplies Sat. Mar 15 & Apr 19 9:30-12:30
Floor Quilts This technique outlined in Ellen Highsmith Silver’s book, Floor Quilts, is a fun new process to use fabric to decorate your home in a new way. Whether you are making a small floor quilt, or placemats, it gives you an opportunity to try something new using, traditional, or non-traditional quilt blocks. Let Allison show you how to adapt this technique to fit your design ideas in this all day class, which will take you through the entire process. Teacher: Allison Brown-Cestero $30.00 + supplies Sat. April 5 9:30-4:00
Crazy Curves & Rings Curved piecing is a breeze using the Crazy Curves templates by Elisha’s Backporch and Judy’s experience. You can make any quilt with curves that you want, but if you haven’t tried the one with rings, let Judy show you how to round the bend in this two part class. Teacher: Judy Bobbit $35.00 + supplies Thurs. Apr 17 & 24 9:30-12:30
Tuck-away Tote This fabulous little tote, is a perfect Earth Day project. This pattern designed by Make It Easy, is easy and fun to make and use. Folded up, it’s small enough to fit in a larger purse or glove compartment. Unfolded it is a 19” x 21” tote, suitable for caring any number of purchases at you favorite shops. Use these in you favorite batiks to replace all those plastic bags they sent home. Pattern & fabric included in class fee. Teacher: D. G. Lawrence $35.00(Includes Kit) Tues. Apr 22 9:30-12:30
Quilts On The Double Make 2 quilts at one time, using this technique by outlined in the book by Judy Hooworth & Margaret Rolfe. Using “tops” and “tails” you will cut the strip sets and then set them together in any number of setting options to acquire the look that you like most. You’ll have a lot of fun in this two part class. The first class will last 3 hours and the second class 5 hours to help you get your two projects completed. Teacher: Allison Brown-Cestero $35.00 + Supplies Wed. Apr 23 9:30-12:30 -and- Wed. Apr 30 9:30-2:30
Thru My Window Stained Glass Bonnie Finnigan has made more of these quilts using preprinted landscape fabrics, and black fabric fused on top then quilted than probably any one person. She loves this technique from Patchwork Studios, and will make you love it too. This will be a fun class, and Bonnie will be able to give you lots of information and inspiration. Teacher: Bonnie Finnigan $20.00 + supplies Sat. Apr 26 9:30-12:30
Machine Quilting Karen Nanos is an award winning long arm quilter in the area, and she will show students how to get started with machine quilting on your home sewing machine, which is where she started. Karen has lots of experience and wonderful hints to share with you and will get you started off on the right foot. So, if you have never machine quilted, or would just like to pick up a few more tips, this will be a great class for you. Teacher: Karen Nanos $20.00 + Supplies Sat. May 3 9:30-12:30
Shade Cascade This pattern is made using Karen Combs fabric line and pattern from Blank Fabrics. This quarter log cabin design is easy to cut and easy to piece. The best part is to make this 12 color quilt, you only have to purchase 3 different fabrics. Kits are available. Teacher: Allison Brown-Cestero $25.00 + supply fee Thur. May 8 9:30-2:30
Skinny Quilts & Table Runners This new book edited by Eleanor Levie is loaded with great skinny quilts for those narrow spaces that you need to hang something in, or table runners for any room. Let Judy Bobbit show you how to make her version of this table runner, just one of the projects in the book. As always, Judy will share lots of information, while giving you the “Skinny” on this project. Teacher: Judy Bobbit $20.00 + Supplies Sat. May 10 9:30-12:30
Flying Pinwheels This throw quilt is a great size for a child, or a lap throw. With dimensional pinwheels and fun checkered borders, it goes together quickly. Let DG show you the tricks for making perfect dimensional pinwheels using this Cookie’s Creations pattern. Kits are available. Teacher: D. G. Lawrence $25.00 Wed. May 14 9:30-2:30
Shirt with an Attitude This Four Corners pattern can be made up quickly and easily in any number of fabrics and combinations to make a comfortable easy to care for tunic. With a number of design options, this shirt can take on any “attitude” that you desire, from casual to elegant. Let DG show you all of the basics, you add your own style.. Teacher: D. G. Lawrence $25.00 Wed. May 14 9:30-2:30
Mystery Event It’s time for a Mystery. We delayed this one from Marti Michell, and it’s the Case of the Substitute Teacher. These are always fun filled events. So plan a retreat for yourself and enjoy the day. This one is a bit different from the ones in the past. The fee will include the cost of the cutting templates (it’s Marti Michell after all) and 10 fat quarters for making the center of the quilt. Borders will be added after your top is pieced. You may wish to purchase 10 extra fat quarters to make a full size bed quilt. Leader:Jeanne Stephens $50.00 Sat. June 7 9:30-5:30
All classes must be paid for at time of signing up. Fees are refundable in the form of store credit up to three days prior to class being held. Class size minimums must be met, in the event that they are not, the class fee will be credited. |
