Atlantic County Quilts

A creative sewing center!

It's here! Check out our new class
list for February - May 2010!

Also, check out our new, frequently updated class calendar for more information!

Civil War Block of the Month
Participants are welcome to stop in the second Thursday, Friday, or Saturday of each month to pick up the new block! This program runs until December 2010.

T-Shirt Quilts (Two class sequence)

6:00 – 9:00 Thursday, February 18th

6:00 – 9:00 Thursday, February 25th

Surprise soon-to-be grads with a comfy, fun quilt made from their favorite t-shirts! Instructor: Debbie Angus Anderson. Cost: $55 (for two sessions) + fabric and supplies.

Scrap Therapy
[CUTTING WORKSHOP]
10:30 – 12:30          February 19th or 20th
10:30 – 12:30          March 5th or 6th
10:30 – 12:30          March 19th or 20th
10:30 – 12:30          April 16th or 17th
10:30 – 12:30          May 21st or 22nd
[PROJECT SESSION]
1:30 – 3:00              February 19th or 20th
1:30 – 3:00              March 5th or 6th
1:30 – 3:00              March 19th or 20th
1:30 – 3:00              April 16th or 17th
1:30 – 3:00              May 21st or 22nd
Cutting workshop from 10:30 – 12:30 (Cost: $15) and project session from 1:30 – 3:00 (Cost: $20). Learn to cut and organize scraps in the morning and start the Runaway Thread project in the afternoon! Instructor: Lynne Blackman.

Embroidery Club
2:00 – 4:00              February 21st
2:00 – 4:00              March 21st
2:00 – 4:00              April 18th
2:00 – 4:00              May 16th
Cute seasonal projects. Learn the basics of stabilizers and threads as Laurie Interlante guides you through machine embroidery! (Third Sunday of Each Month) Cost: $25 (includes class and kits).

Bag Lady
10:00 – 3:00              February 26th
10:00 – 3:00              March 26th
A different purse each month! Vera Bradley has nothing on this class! Different bag offered each month! Instructor: Laurie Eason. Cost: $30 + pattern and supplies.

Patchwork & Pizza
12:30 – 3:30 February 27th
A scrappy project offered each month using that stash that’s been piling up! Join Rae for lunch and scrapping!! Instructor: Rae Caputo. Cost: $35 (includes pizza) + pattern and fabric.

Hand Piecing
1:00 – 4:00 February 28th
Learn the basics of this fun, portable technique! A great idea to take on vacation – end up with a fun project to work on anywhere! Instructor: Merry May. Cost: $35.

American Beauty
Block of the Month
BEGINS IN MARCH!
Participants are welcome to stop in the second Thursday, Friday, or Saturday of each month to pick up their new block! This program runs until August 2010.

Beginning Quilting (Two class sequence)
6:00 – 9:00                March 4th & March 11th
Learn how to choose fabric, use the rotary cutter, and impeccably piece, quilt, and bind your first masterpiece! You’ll learn popular techniques and be ready to take on new projects! Instructor: Laurie Eason. Cost: $50 + fabric and supplies.

Hand Quilting & Utility Quilting
1:00 – 3:00                Sunday, March 7th
Make a small sampler of all the techniques you will be learning in class. Instructor: Merry May. Cost: $15

Tablerunner Tuesday
1:00 – 4:00              March 9th
1:00 – 4:00              May 11th
Make a new and different seasonal tablerunner each month with Laurie Eason. Cost: $30.00 + fabric, pattern and supplies.

Awesome Aprons
1:00 – 4:00      March 10th [Apron with Tulips]
Aprons are hot! There are not your grandma’s aprons. Join us once a month for a fun, funky apron. These make fantastic hostess gifts! (Different aprons offered 2nd Wednesday of each month). Instructor: Laurie Interlante. Cost: $35 + pattern and fabric.

Merry Mayhem’s Mystery Quilt
10:00 – 4:00               March 13th
This project could lead you astray as you make your choice of either a nap size or 90 x 108” quilt top in traditional Amish colors. Instructor: Merry May. Cost: $45 + supplies

Sashiko Sampler
1:00 – 4:00                March 14th
Learn the Sashiko decorative stitching technique as you create a pillow top! Instructor: Laurie Eason. Cost: $30 + supplies.

My Favorite Jacket (Two Class Sequence)
1:00 – 4:00                March 16th & March 23rd
A sharp, casual jacket! Offered in three lengths, this jacket will look great with jeans or a casual skirt! [My Favorite Jacket pattern required]. Instructor: Laurie Eason. Cost: $60 + fabric and supplies.

Hunter’s Star (Two class sequence)
1:00 - 4:00                March 17th and March 24th
Learn to make perfect Hunter’s Star using Deb Tucker’s Hunter’s Star ruler! Instructor: Laurie Eason. Cost: $55 + ruler, fabric, and pattern.

Finishing Your Quilt: Bindings
6:00 – 9:00                March 18th
It’s pieced and quilted – now it’s time to finish it! Make a binding “sampler” to have as a referene. Instructor: Laurie Eason. Cost: $25.

Paper Piecing for Beginners (Two Sessions)
6:00 – 9:00                March 25th & April 8th
If you have always wanted to learn to paper piece, take this class! We will be learning the technique of paper piecing as we construct blocks for a small quilt top. Instructor: Laurie Interlante. Cost: $55.00 pattern included, plus supplies.

Snap Happy Purse (Two Sessions)
12:00 – 4:00               April 1st & April 15th
Snap Happy Purse with the bag lady Laurie Eason. Cost: $50.00 + pattern and supplies.

Charmed 1930’s Quilt
10:00 – 4:00               April 3rd
Make a pretty 1930's quilt with Merry May! Cost: $55.00 plus supplies.

Painted Dogwood Wreath
10:00 – 3:00               April 10th
Use Shiva Fabric paints with a pre-quilted design by Lynne Blackman. $65.00 includes supplies.

Serger Club
1:00 – 4:00                 April 13th
Get the most out of your serger as Laurie Eason guides you through the many techniques you can use. Cost: $25.00.

Free Motion Quilting (Two Sessions)
10:30 – 12:00              April 17th & May 1st
Learn free motion quilting techniques as you complete a pillow top. Instructor: Gloria Stewart. Cost: $35.00 plus supplies.

Spring Mama Block
1:00 – 4:00                April 17th
Make a pieced and appliquéd project just in time for Mother's Day! Instructor: Laurie Eason. Cost: $25.00 plus supplies.

Jubilee Diamonds (Two Sessions)
6:30 – 9:00                April 29th & May 13th
Learn a quick way to make this stunning diamond quilt top. Instructor: Candace Bracy. Cost: $65.00 + pattern and supplies

Boston Commons Quilt
10:00 – 4:00                 May 15th & May 22nd
Make a beautiful quilt and learn strip piecing techniques with Merry May and Quilt in a Day! For advanced beginners - you must have rotary cutting experience and be able to sew an accurate 1/4" seam!Cost: $65.00 plus book and supplies.

Class Policies

CLASS FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. YOU MAY REGISTER IN PERSON, BY PHONE OR MAIL.
A refund of store credit only is provided if you cancel 1 week prior to the start of the class. If the cancellation is less than one week, no refund will be given.
If Atlantic County Quilts cancels a class due to lack of participation, the class fee will be refunded or transferred to another class.
Class minimum is 3 students and is reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Children and guests may not accompany you to class.
In order to keep class fees reasonable, we ask that you purchase your class supplies at Atlantic County
Quilts.
Supply lists will be available at registration. If it is not available at that time, you will be notified when it becomes available.
Students are required to bring a sewing machine in good working order and basic sewing supplies to each class. If the student wishes to use one of our machines, it must be reserved at the time of registration.
Basic sewing supplies include: Scissors, thread, rotary cutter, ruler, mat, marking pencil, seam ripper and pins.
Each student must have a legal copy of the pattern or book.
If help is needed for selection of class supplies, please do so a few days before the class, as classes will start on time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to set up and be ready to start.

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