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Wonderful 1 Block Quilt

Start with one fabric and finish with a “Wonderful” quilt. Learn how easy it is to make a unique quilt using this “1 Block” method. Come in to Country Stitches and we’ll help you select a fabric perfect for this quilt. Fee: $35

Jackson Sat June 28, Instr: Gail Maybee 10:15-4:45

Mariners Compass Quilt

This is a great new way to make Mariner’s Compass blocks. Use the foundation paper piecing pattern. Your centers will match perfectly. Come to the planning session and get instruction of block and fabric selection. You will also get guidelines on cutting before the next class. Piecing and foundation experience needed. From the book Mariner’s Compass Quilts - Reach For The Stars. Fee: $40

East Lansing Sat July 26, Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski 10-5 (fabric planning Wed July 16, 6-9)

Bull’s Eye Quilt

Hate to piece curved seams? The raw edge bull’s eye block takes curved seams out of the equation. Cut the circles freehand and nothing has to match except the corners of the squares making this the most relaxing quilt ever made. Great for beginners. Fee: $35

East Lansing Sat June 21, Instr: Holly Carpenter 10-5

Jigsaw Quilt

Just grab some of your favorite fatt quarters and you’re ready to begin! Bright colors work well in this project. Choose some bigger and busier prints as well as fabrics with less going on to put between the busier prints. It is also good to have a large variety of colors. Some sewing experience needed. Kit available. Fee: $35

East Lansing Sat July 19, Instr: Liz Hubert 10-5

Bodacious Quilts

Step by step instructions ~ even the beginning quilter can be a Bodacious Success. This pattern allows you to create thousands of unique designs. 8 Bodacious Projects to choose among. Simply choose 4 fabrics and you’re ready to go. From the book Bodacious Quilts. Fee: $30

East Lansing Tues July 22 & 29, Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski 1:30-4:30 or 6-9

Kwik Friendship Star

Stack your fabric and cut. That’s all there is to it. No measuring and no templates. Fatt quarters work great when selecting fabric. Beginners welcome. Fee: $35

Jackson Sat Aug 16, Instr: Holly McMurtrey 10:15-4:45

Garden Twist

Bring the garden indoors with this old favorite. Using spring florals, this quilt is pieced diagonally with no inset seams. A light and dark semi-solid create the lattice effect. Some piecing experience necessary. Fee: $30

East Lansing Tues July 29 & Aug 5, Instr: Cindy Reisig 6-9

Thangles Orion Star

This gorgeous quilt could be yours. Take this class and learn how to use the Thangles project pack to make your seams and points match perfectly. During class you will learn how to use Thangles to make perfect triangles. Then see how easy it is to match up seams and create this work of art. Choose fabrics to complement your bedroom or purchase the pre-selected kit that we used to make the sample. Some piecing experience needed. Kit available. Fee: $35

Jackson Sat Aug 16, Instr: Gail Maybee 10:15-4:45

Wandering Stars

Make this wonderful star quilt using Judy Niemeyer’s precise foundation paper piecing pattern and technique. You’ll be amazed how easily the quilt comes together. Fee: $35

East Lansing Sat Aug 23, Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski 10-5

Take ‘5’ Quilts

Select any of the Take ‘5’ Quilts. Make a tablecloth, table runner, quilt or quilt on point. Any of these projects would be great for a beginner. These patterns are easy to follow. And we will teach you great piecing techniques. Beginners welcome. Fee: $35

East Lansing Sat Aug 23, Instr: Holly Carpenter 10-5

Chenille and Rag Quilt Lil’ Lucky Ducky or Lambie Lullaby Quilt

These quilts have put two great, popular techniques together: chenille and rag quilting. Choose either the little lamb or the cute duck and learn both techniques. The first week you will learn how to chenille the lamb or duck. Week 2 you will learn how to piece the quilt and make it raggy. Some sewing experience needed. Fee: $30

East Lansing Tues Aug 12 & 26 (skip Aug 19), Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski 1:30-4:30 or 6-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thangles Tree Skirt

Don’t wait too long, Christmas is right around the corner. This tree skirt is fast and easy. Thangles make it easy to make triangles and match your seams. Choose two fabrics and you’re ready to go. Beginners welcome.  Fee: $30

East Lansing Tues July 22 & 29, Instr: Mary Jane Nugent 1:30-4:30 or 6-9

Laser Cut Stained Glass

The NEW, easier way to make quilts with laser cut fusible appliques! The kit contains a pre-cut, detailed silhouette applique. The fusible web is already on the applique! No tracing or cutting. Learn simple button stitch applique to hold the silhouette in place. Beginners welcome.  Fee: $15

East Lansing Thurs Aug 7, Instr: Sue Hansbarger 6-9

Half to Have or All Santa Table Runner

Get ready for the holidays early! Make any one of the table runners from the “Half to Have” series; bunnies, Santas, holly and berries and more... Learn the techniques needed for quick applique. These projects are great for gifts or for yourself to decorate your table. Fee: $15

East Lansing Mon June 23, Instr: Mary Jane Nugent 1:30-4:30 or 6-9

Jackson Thurs July 17, Instr: Gail Maybee 1:30-4:30 or 6-9

Machine Applique Animal Crackers or Vintage Baby Quilt

Choose either of these very popular patterns to make in class. You can learn to machine or hand buttonhole stitch applique. Either of these patterns would make a great baby or toddler quilt. They both have a cute/fun feel to them. Learn basic applique techniques that will make you an expert. Great for beginners. Fee: $30

East Lansing Tues Aug 5 & 12, Instr: Mary Jane Nugent 1:30-4:30 or 6-9

Twist ‘n Turn Quilt

This is a great way to finish a sampler quilt, Stash Dash quilt or any set of quilt blocks you have lying around the house. It’s fun and “goof proof”. Such simple techniques, such fabulous results! There are no problem blocks. Some sewing experience needed. Fee: $15

East Lansing Mon Aug 11, Instr: Sue Hansbarger 6-9

Star Saturday Quilts

Join us for a fun filled day making a star quilt. You can bring a friend or meet new friends while making one of these great star quilts. You will learn how to make the quilt you have chosen as well as see how the others are made by the other students. What a great way to meet new friends and learn about several new quilts. Great for any skill level. Fee: $35

East Lansing Sat Aug 16, Instr: Mary Jane Nugent 10-5

Super Simple Table Runner

These are perfect runners for when you need it done now! Choose from several very easy table runner patterns. Learn a little about rotary cutting and piecing while making a great centerpiece for your table. Great for beginners. From the patterns by Pieced Tree Patterns. Fee: $15

East Lansing Mon Aug 25, Instr: Mary Jane Nugent 1:30-4:30 or 6-9

 

 

Basic Sewing

Fundamentals of Sewing

This is a great class to get you started sewing. You’ll start simple by making a pillow case. Then move onto pajama pants. Learn the basics of pattern reading and garment sewing. Great for beginners! Fee: $35

East Lansing Tues June 24, July 1 & 8, Instr: Mary Jane Nugent  1:30-4:30 or 6-9

Jackson Thurs July 31, Aug 7 & 14, Instr: Gail Maybee 1:30-4:30 or 6-9

 

 

Foundation Paper Piecing Quilts

Basic Foundation Paper Piecing

Now you can achieve precision and absolute accuracy using the foundation method. Just lay your fabric down and stitch on the line on the paper. You never lose a point or have to cut small precise pieces. If you have been afraid to try miniatures because you don’t like the small pieces, this method is for you. Beginners welcome. Kits available. Fee: $15

East Lansing Thurs July 31, Instr: Sue Hansbarger 6-9