Prairie Queens Quilt Shop Classes and Calendar

Class Calendar - February 2012 through July 2012

February 2012

March 2012

April 2012

May 2012

June 2012

July 2012

Class Descriptions

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OPEN SEWING
Come and start a new project or finish any UFO. We have a variety of Open Sew opportunities every day of the week with a variety of teachers to help you.
Every Tuesday evening with Eli from 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Every other Tuesday afternoon/evening with Michelle from 3:30 - 5:30 and 5:30 - 8:30 (for children and wearables)
Every Wednesday evenings with Annette from 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Every Thursday with Eli from 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Every Thursday Evening with Debbie from 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Every Friday with Mary from 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Check the calendar for specific available dates and times.

AMERICANA SANTA
Who says Santa is just for Christmas????  If your love for the Big Fella transcends the holiday season, this is the class to bring him home all year round!  In this class you create a 3D body and create his gown using reds, whites and blues for the American theme.  Then again, why not a Valentine's Day, Easter or even Halloween Guy to bring cheer throughout the calendar!!!
Instructor: Annette Kelley
Level: Confident Beginner
Dates: 2 class opportunities: 2 parts on Tuesday April 10 and April 17 from 10:00 - 1:00 PM OR Saturday, June 2 from 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Fee: $55

BACK TO BASICS Click here to see finished quilts from previous students. CLASS IS FULL
In this new beginning class, the students will learn how to make a quilt from the very beginning, including learning about fabric, using rotary tools and basic supplies, and then sewing while learning basic piecing techniques. The students will end the course with a finished sampler and a new skillset that will allow them to move on to more advanced quilt making. This course will be centered on the book Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!!: The Complete Guide to Quiltmaking by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes. This book is considered the bible for quilt making.
13 spots available per class.
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Debbie Thornton
Dates: 11 weeks, Tuesdays, starting January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14, February 21, February 28, March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27
Time: 10:00 - 1:00 PM
Fee: $200.00

BATIKS IN MOTION
This is one of those dramatic quilts that look so difficult to make but it truly isn't. We have taught this curved block to hundreds of women and no one has failed in learning our method. It's a way of sewing curves that once you learn, you will never be afraid of making any other curved block. You'll have fun twisting and turning these blocks to create your own design without having to match seams. The key is using a variety of values and print scales to provide contrast in each block. This quilt is a "show stopper"! The pattern is included in the class fee.
Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructors: Nancy Nemec and Dolores Roseveare
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Fee: $55

BEGINNING APPLIQUE - SIMPLE CHOICES
Make a sweet wallhanging in a variety of ways with the book Simple Choices. Pick your pieced block and applique off-center strip. You can mix and match with this book and the appliques are perfect for the beginner. We will go over the basics of applique and work on the off-center strip in the first portion and then continue our quilt in part two of the class.
Level: Beginner Applique/Intermediate Piecer
Instructor: Eli Bailey
Dates: 4 class opportunities, 2 part class: Tuesday evenings: March 13 and March 27 OR June 5 and June 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM OR Thursday daytimes: April 5 and April 19 OR May 3 and May 17 from 10:00 to 1:00 PM.
Fee: $55

BETH'S OPEN WOOL & PUNCHNEEDLE WORKSHOP
Felted Wool Applique and Punchneedle Workshop is open to anyone who wants to finish wool or punchneedle projects, get help with an existing project or start a new project. This is an ongoing workshop and is open to all levels.
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Instructor: Beth Upstill
Dates: Monthly classes. Check calendar for specific dates.
Time: 10:00 - 1:00 PM
Fee: $15 and sign-ups are required.

COIN FLOWERS
This class has been so popular over the years that I've decided to teach it one last time. You'll find that making this quilt that alternates strips of stacked coins blocks with applique vines and berries is a snap to make. Beginners, as well as more advanced quilters, will learn a variety of “cheater” techniques including shortcuts for accurate piecing, appliqueing leaves and vines, making perfect points, and easy bias strips. Level: Confident beginners to advanced
Instructor: Penny Tucker
Date: Saturday, February 25 and March 17
Time: 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Fee: $45.00 for the two session class.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Take a little time out for yourself and come join this fun evening class. Bring a UFO or start a new project with the help of Mary. We will be quilting until midnight and will have lots of laughs. Sign ups are required and a maximum will be enforced.
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Mary Berthiaume
Dates: Fridays, Ongoing check calendar for exact dates.
Time: 6:00 PM until Midnight
Fee: $15

MEET AND GREET WITH DEE
Come and meet Dee Matthews. The first Monday, January 30 and Saturday, February 4, will be a Meet and Greet.  Just a time to get acquainted with the shop, and for you to let me know what you want and need.  After that, I will schedule appointments for consulting, teaching, or coaching.  Also, if you want to just "Sit and Stitch" the fee for that is $5.00, which goes to Prairie Queens, whether you stay for an hour or the whole 5 hours.  The room is quite large, so the more the merrier.  Also, as a reminder, the fabric selection is great.  Wonderful for backings on your needlepoint treasures.
Level: Beginning to advanced Needlpoint
Instructor: Dee Mathews
Dates: See Calendar for dates; mostly Mondays and some Saturdays.
Fee: $5.00

MORNING POPPIES
One of the sweetest patterns to come along in a while. Four large floral blocks are surrounded by a unique border. Complete it in pastels, or go wild with batiks….this pattern is very versatile. The project is super simple and is great for someone who is new to hand applique. Students should have had some applique experience, but novices to the technique are welcome.
Level: Confident beginners to advanced
Instructor: Penny Tucker
Dates: 2nd Wednesday starting January 11
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Fee: $66.00 for 6 sessions

NOTIONS HOLDER
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Dee Anne Russell
Date: Saturday, June 9
Time: 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Fee: $45

PARISIAN COURTYARD
In this two-session class, you'll learn tips to make the piecing and the simple fleur-de-lis appliqued center for this quilt inspired by the tiled courtyards of 19 th century France. Students can select any method of applique to use, but will be shown some techniques to make freezer paper, hand-applique easier. Adaptable, this pattern would be equally as attractive in more contemporary fabrics as it is in the faded reds from French General. 
Level: Beginners to Advanced, but should have some previous applique experience (any method)
Dates: June 16 and July 21
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Fee: $45
PINCUSHION PANACHE
Join Penny in recreating her pincushion which appeared in the April issue of American Patchwork and Quilting magazine.  With just a three fat quarters of fabric, you'll be able to make a lasting treasure that is as practical as it is charming.  In this one-day class, you'll learn the basics of English paper piecing, as well as tips to make the assembly of your pincushion easier. 
Level: Beginners to Advanced
Instructor: Penny Tucker
Dates: Saturday, May 19
Time: 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Fee: $22.00

RUFFLE QUILT
Make this cute, fun quilt for a special girl in your life, or just for yourself! It's easy and makes a big impact. No blocks to make, no borders, just a lot of ruffles to enjoy. What a sweet, happy quilt and we can make it together!
Level: Beginner
Instructors: Nancy Nemec and Dolores Roseveare
Date: Saturday, February 18th
Time: 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Fee: $55

"S" QUILT
Whether you use high contrast or choose to make it blended, the S Block Quilt allows you to be totally creative in how it looks.  By using fat quarters or two fabrics, this quilt's block design or fabrics can just make it zing!  It's one of those quilts that isn't too feminine or too manly....the fabrics you choose create the feel you'd like!
Level: Confident Beginner
Date: 2 Class opportunities: Monday, April 23 OR Saturday, May 12
Time: 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Fee: $55

SEW SIMPLE/OPEN SEWING-WEARABLES
*SEW SIMPLE: Learn Basic sewing skills: Machine Operation, Sewing terms, Sew a straight seam, Pattern instructions, Trouble shooting sewing machine tension, Needle knowledge. This class is SEW SIMPLE, but packed with SEW MUCH MORE. Each student works at their own pace, on their own project. Choice of projects include: Pillowcase, Lap Quilt, Patchwork Quilt, Simple Pants-Shorts, Drawstring Tote Bag. You will need approximately 6 hours to learn basics and complete your first project.

*OPEN SEWING-WEARABLES: (Prerequisite is basic sewing machine skills.) This class allows you to bring in any projects that need finishing including Zippers, Hems, Buttonholes, A bit frustrated? Don't be confused. Come let Michelle help you be a more confident sewer.
Michelle is a well-seasoned professional, calm, and patient teacher with over 40 yrs of sewing experience and over 30 year of servicing the local stores with sewing supplies. She has much to offer and hopes to see you soon. 
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Michelle Zeiler
Dates: Every Other Tuesday (check calendar for exact dates)
Times: 3:30 - 5:30 PM OR 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Class size is limited to sign up early.
Fees: $20 for 3:30 - 5:30 session and $30 for the 5:30 - 8:30 session. Add an additional $5.00 per class if sewing machine rental is required.

SHADOWBOX
This geometric quilt design is perfect for all those fabrics you've been holding on to and couldn't cut up!  The large rectangles, framed like a shadowbox, allow those fabrics to get all the attention they deserve!  Whether in ethnics, Kaffe Fassets, Asians -  there is no stopping this pattern from becoming a show stopper!  And it couldn't be easier!
Level: Confident beginner
Instructor: Annette Kelley
Date: Saturday, March 24 from 10:00 - 4:00 PM OR Tuesday, May 8 and 15 from 10:00 - 1:00 PM
Fee: $55

SLUMBER PARTY
Come spend the night tripping the light fantastic......finish ALL those UFO's (hope can spring eternal, right?!), make new friends, keep the old, eat, laugh and generally have the time of your quilting life!  So, the Slumber Party isn't quite an all nighter, but there's plenty of time to get alot accomplished!  We go from 5 PM til 2 AM; and yes, if you aren't man enough we'll let you leave early!  Come join the fun, bring a pal and get to work on all those Ph.D's (piled high and deep) while having fun! This is limited to 18 folks!
Level: Beginning and up
Instructor: Annette Kelley
Date: Saturday, March 10
Time: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Fee: $20

STRIPPIDY-DO-DAH
What a fun quilt this was to make and I hope you join us in making one for yourself. It is strip-pieced and cut with a special ruler and the seams don't have to match - YEAH!!! Pick a focal fabric for the border and coordinating color fabrics and you have an easy, fun quilt to make.
Level: Beginner
Instructors: Dolores Roseveare and Nancy Nemec
Date: Saturday, March 10
Time: 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Fee: $55

SUNDAY SASSY STITCHERS
Due to great interest, this class has been added to the schedule. It is designed to help start and improve hand embroidery techniques for any project. Come learn and laugh with a great group of ladies.
Level: Beginning to Advanced
Instructor: April Basuini
Dates: One Sunday each month (check schedule for exact dates)
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Fee: $15

Class Policies

1. Payment is required when signing up for a class. We will not reserve a space without payment.

2. Payment is made directly to the instructor in the form of check or cash. We are unable to accept credit cards.

3. Your purchase of supplies from Prairie Queens allows up to keep our classroom available for classes. We encourage you to purchase these items here and will give you a 10% discount on supplies that are on the class supply list.

4. For the courtesy of other students, please put your cell phone on vibrate and take any calls outside the classroom.

5. All teachers, students and customers need to park in the front of our store. Rear parking is for employees only. Cars will be towed.

6. Prairie Queens has a limited supply of cutting mats and rulers. To ensure that your time in class is used efficiently, bring your own cutting supplies.

7. We appreciate your business and understand you may want to set up early, but please do not disrupt the classroom during another class.

8. If your class beings at 10:00 am, we will happily let students in 5 minutes prior to the store opening.

9. Cancellations Policy: It is up to the discretion of the teachers to refund class money for students who cancel within 7 days of the class starting.

10. Finally, in order to facilitate a good class experience, we ask that students do not bring children, pets or any unpaid guests.