SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2011

 

Things to know about your class:

All classes serve a maximum of 8 students.  It will be noted if there is a minimum for a class to hold.  Sewing machines ARE NOT provided for students.  Please bring a working machine and make sure you have a basic knowledge of your machine.  ALL fabrics and tools needed should be purchased BEFORE  your class.   As an appreciation for purchasing your fabrics at The Mason Jar, we will give you a 10% discount on all class supplies.

 

***CLASSES MUST BE PREPAID  WITH CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR.  Your name will not be put on the class roster until paid in full. 

 

***THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ON CLASSES GIVEN FOR ANY REASON  OTHER THAN CLASSES BEING CANCELLED BY TEACHER OR BY WEATHER.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

 

Text Box: SKILL LEVELS
We welcome you to take any class you wish.  Skill levels are noted only as a guide.  However, if the skill level is above where you believe you can perform, you may wish to speak to the instructor.
B= Beginners                    I=Intermediate               A=Advanced                 AL=All Levels
Beginner is with sewing skils
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


***************QUILTING BEES***************

 

 

Quilt bees-Fridays, 10-3p.m.

Fee: $5

Bring all those UFO’s (UnFinished Objects) and sit and enjoy the day with other quilters!!

****Classroom must be cleared by 3:15 p.m.

 

Girl’s Night Out-2nd Friday night  5-10 p.m.

FEE: $20/session

Bring a friend and enjoy the evening with other quilters.  This is a great time to meet new people.  Help is available if needed on projects.  The shop will provide drinks only.

****Classroom must be cleared by 10:15p.m.

 

 

***************DAYTIME CLASSES***************

 

OVER THE RIVER (I)

Sept 12, Oct 3 and 24---10-1pm

Fee: $30

Instructor: Suellen Wassem

This scrappy and embroidered quilt will make a delightful quilt for your home.  Color choices are endless.  Basic embroidery skills and piecing of the blocks will be taught.

 

FALL RAGGY (B)

Sept 15---9-1pm

Fee: $25

Instructor: Kay Gentry

Use homespuns for this great fast and easy table runner with die cut pre-cut fringe and fall applique shapes.  We’ll cut the fabric during class and leave with a completed project ready for your fall table.

 

TOTE FOR REAL WOMEN (ALL)

Sept 15, 22 and 29----1-4pm

Fee: $40

Instructor: Kay Gentry

A great “just right”sized tote bag with two quilt blocks.  It features both long, over the shoulder handles and short, carry at your side handles. Great for gift giving!

 

COUCH QUILT (B)

Sept 19 OR Nov 7----10-4

Fee: $30

Instructor: MaryEllen Fogg

Come and make a quick and easy quilt for the weekend! We should be able to have a finished quilt top by the end of class.

 

T-SHIRT QUILT (ALL)

Sept 20 and 27  OR  Nov 3 and 10------10-3pm

Fee: $50  Min.

Instructor: Michele Mason

Grab that pile of t-shirts that have been there for ages and come on in!!!  We will make a complete quilt top.  It is really easy and fun to make!!  Rotary cutting experience needed!!!

 

“SOUTHERN STAR” WELCOME HANGING

Sept 22----10-1pm

Fee: $18

Instructor: Suellen Wassem

This simple pieced and embroidered wallhanging can greet your guests at your front door or on a wall in the entry way.

 

TURNING TWENTY (B)

Oct  11 and 18---1-4pm

Fee:$30

Instructor: Michele Mason

This is the perfect beginner quilt!!!  It is simple cutting and large blocks.  It uses only 20 fat quarters!!!! 

 

OWL PINCUSHION (I)

Oct 12---10-1pm

Fee: $15

Instructor: MaryEllen Fogg

This is the cutest little project to add your own personality to!

 

HAND QUILTING (B)

Oct 12—1-4pm

Fee: $20

Instructor: MaryEllen Fogg

Learn the basics of the hand quilting with a small pre-printed muslin square.

 

WOOL TABLE MAT (ALL)

Oct 13---10-2

Fee: $20

Instructor: Suellen Wassem

This is for all you handstitching lovers!!!  It is a wonderful mat/wallhanging from Primitive Gatherings featuring a crow in the center.  Wook, flannel and cotton can be used.

 

ABC 3-D BOOK PROJECT-ROLL THE DICE (B)

Oct 18 and Nov 1---10-1

Fee: $30

Instructor: Kay Gentry

This quilt features and impressive3-D optical illusion with simple value selections and no Y seams! We’ll learn the technique and watch our quilt grow!

 

YELLOW BRICK ROAD (B)

Oct 20 and 27---10-1pm

Fee: $30

Instructor: Michele Mason

This is a great beginner quilt!!!  These make wonderful baby quilts or bed-size quilts.  This is another great fat quarter quilt!

 

TABLE TIME TABLE RUNNER (ALL)

Oct 20 and 27---1-4pm

Fee:$ 30

Instructor: Kay Gentry

Features three large pieced stars.  Choose great fabrics for a great table runner.

 

HAND APPLIQUE (B)

Oct 26---10-2

Fee: $20

Instructor: MaryEllen Fogg

We will try our hand at 4 basic hand applique techniques.  You will have a working knowledge of each one and a sample to refer back to.

 

SNOWMAN REDWORK (B)

Nov 9---10-12

Fee: $10

Instructor: MaryEllen Fogg

Make a small snowman project and learn the redwork stitch.  This stitchis popping up everywhere!

 

ELF CANDLE MAT (ALL)

Nov 15---10-2

Fee: $20

Instructor: Kay Gentry

This class will teach the basics of foundation paper piecing while making one blockof the fun Elf Candle Mat.  As a child, my siblings and I received a new elf each year in our stockings.  One of the elves looks just like these!

 

STARS AROUND THE BLOCK (B)

Nov  17---10-4pm

Fee: $30

Instructor: Michele Mason

This project, using Thangles,  features one block…repeating it over and over!!  If you are not a Thangles lover now, you will be!!

 

CHEESE AND CRACKERS (B)

Dec 1 and 8---10-2

Fee:$ 40

Instructor: Michele Mason

You can make this easy quilt any size you like!!  It is great as a baby quilt or bedsize quilt..color choices are endless!

 

 

***************EVENING CLASSES************

 

MACHINE QUILTING (I)

Sept 19 and 26---5-8pm

Fee: $30 

Instructor: Kay Gentry

Let us teach you the basics of free motion quilting on your home sewing machine.  We’ll show you several techniques and get you started.  Sign up now for this popular class.

 

PINEAPPLE QUILT (I)

Oct 3 and 17---5-8pm

Fee: $30

Instructor: Tonia Ward

Pineaples have long been a symbol of hospitality throughout the world.  Here is the opportunity to make a truly spectacular quilt from Quilt In A Day!

 

T-SHIRT QUILT (ALL)

Oct 12, 19 and 26---5-8pm

Fee: $50  Min.

Instructor: Michele Mason

Grab that pile of t-shirts that have been there for ages and come on in!!!  We will make a complete quilt top.  It is really easy and fun to make!!  Rotary cutting experience needed!!!

 

TRUE BLUE (I)

Oct 24, Nov 7 and 21---5-8pm

Fee: $45  

Instructor: Michele Mason

Our sample is made using 2 colors—blue and tan.  This quilt can also lend itself to an assortment of other colors or as many colors as you like---as long as they have a light and dark value.  Rotary cutting experience is a must!!

DELECTABLE MOUNTAIN (B)

Nov 22 and Dec 6---5-8pm

Fee: $30

Instructor: Tonia Ward

This Eleanor Burns classic can be done in a variety of colors or as a two-color quilt.  The book for this class comes with a ruler that simplifies construction of this quilt, giving you professional looking results  every time!

 

 

***************WEEKEND CLASSES***************

 

FALL RAGGY TABLE RUNNER (B)

Sept 10---10-2pm

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GO! DIE CUTTING CLUB

Sept 11—2-5pm

Fee: $7

Instructor: Kay Gentry

This club is for all GO! Fabric Cutter owners and anyone who wants to see what all the buzz is about. During the first meeting we’ll discuss what direction the members want this club to take and do a demo of the GO! and banter about the dies and do show and tell with the cool projects!

 

RADIANT STAR (I)

Sept 24 and Oct 8---10-4pm

Fee: $30

Instructor: Tonia Ward

Have you ever been fascinated by the Lonestar (Radiant Star) quits but been too intimidated to try one??  Eleanor Burns has simplified this pattern in her latest book. Here is your opportunity to make a beautiful wall hanging in very little time!

 

ELF CANDLEMAT (ALL)

Oct 8---9-1pm

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PINEAPPLE QUILT (I)

Oct 22 and Nov 5—1-4pm

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MACHINE QUILTING (I)

Oct 29—10-4pm

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ABC 3-D BOOK PROJECT ROLL THE DICE (B)

Nov 19 and Dec 3---10-1pm

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OHIO STATE or “scarlet and gray quilt”(B)

Nov 19 and Dec 3---1-4pm

Fee:$30

Instructor: Tonia Ward

Ok all you Buckeye Fans….Here is your chance to make a quilt supporting your favorite college team!!  This is the perfect gift for the “Buckeye”

in your life.  Be sure to bring a notebook to class for notes.  Stop in to see this unique tribute to our beloved Buckeyes.

 

A Purse For Real Women (AL)

Dec 10—10-3pm

Fee: $25

Instructor: Kay Gentry

Finally a purse the perfect size to carry all the stuff real women find necessary to tote about.  This purse features lots of organizing pockets inside and out!  Great for gift giving.  Finished size:  11 ½”x10 ½”x5”