Red Red Bobbin Classes

We believe that quilt making is a form of self-expression that need not be limited to the choices made by others. To that end our classes are designed to empower you to pursue your own quilt ideas while learning the skills required to accomplish your vision.  Classes range from “Beginner” to “Advanced” and there’s bound to be one just right for you.

Figure out where you sit from the following:

Beginner - I’ve never made a quilt before.

       

Intermediate - I’ve completed a few quilt tops and can add borders and binding without instruction.

Advanced - Challenge me!

Winter 2012 Classes are now posted - reserve your space. To register, please click ClassRegistration.pdf. Payment may be made by cash or cheque, sorry no plastic.

Learn many quilting basics and more as you learn to piece this colourful quilt. Topics covered include strip piecing, chain-stitching and other time-saving techniques, half-square triangles (learn the method that’s best for you) and sizing your project to suit you. You will be empowered to make good colour, value and pattern choices for this quilt and beyond.

Tuesdays. Jan 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Louise & Jim

Fee: $90.00 plus materials

Border Wars (all levels)

Very few quilts that come in for longarming have borders correctly applied. This causes “border wars” where the borders dog ear, flap or just generally render the quilt “not square.” One short, worthwhile session will give you all you need to avoid conflict and extra costs. Reserve your space:

Tuesday, Feb 21 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Louise

Fee: $22.50

You’ve built your quilt and it is all ready for finishing. But HOW? There are a variety of ways available to you and you may be surprised to find that over time you will use many different methods. Expand your binding solutions by taking one of these 2 hour sessions .

Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Louise

Fee: $22.50

One on One (all levels)

Having difficulty with an aspect of your project? As a courtesy and in response to many of your requests, we will be available for personal one hour sessions to address your specific quilt-related questions. Sorry, we don’t do cooking classes, yet! Call and we’ll arrange a slot perfect for all of us.

Louise & Jim

Call to arrange your appointment

Fee: $25.00/session.

Learn Longarm Quilting (all levels)

As they say: D.I.Y. It looks easy especially when you get to use the “Cadillac” of longarms – Gammill. HOWEVER, there is more to it that just turning the machine on.  Using a “cheater” panel or busy print and backing fabric you will learn the basics of longarm quilting; loading, squaring, thread selection, stitch design and more. Experience it for yourself and find out if you are ready and able to buy, rent time on our machine, or have us do your quilting with your guidance. Maximum safely is 3 people per class. Bring a lunch just in case.

Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm  (only ONE spot left)

Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (wear green)

Note: if the above noted times don’t work for your group, contact us and we will endeavour to accommodate an alternative.

Louise & Jim

Fee:  $85.00 plus materials

Note: This course is a pre-requisite for renting time on either our Gammill Optimum Plus or Classic Plus.