Quilting Basics

Beginner Quilting

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Learn quilting basics in this popular introductory level quilt class. You’ll start with basic rotary cutting skills, then learn piecing techniques and block construction. Learn how to attain that “perfect ¼ inch seam” and find out why “pressing” and “ironing” are two different things. Finish with layering, quilting and binding to conclude the construction of a wall hanging/table centre. With these techniques and gained confidence to continue – bet you can’t make just one. Linda Poppy/Lorraine Kent. Four 3-hour sessions. $84 + Supplies.

Surrey/Langley: Mondays, September 15, 22, 29 and October 6 6:00 – 9:00

Abbotsford: Mondays, September 29, October 6, 20, and 27 6:00 – 9:00

Colour and Composition

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Overwhelmed with choosing colours for your works of art or want to gain the confidence of making your fabric choices? This class is for you – we are thrilled that Dianne Senra will be your guide to take the mystery out of Colour and Composition. This is one of our most comprehensive studies of colour, scale and value. These are the three keys to taking a project from “okay” to “omigosh”. Using the required book “Color and Composition, Dianne will walk you through the key exercises designed to make sense of the colour wheel, help create graceful shapes and inspire you to try creating designs of your own. Not exclusive to quilters. Dianne Senra. Eight 2½ hours sessions. $140 + Supplies.

Surrey/Langley: Thursdays, October 2 – November 20 6:30 – 9:00

Machine Quilting

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Ok, I have my quilt pieced together – now what do I do with it? Let Dianne take you on this journey and give you confidence to finish your quilts with machine quilting. This has always been a very popular class and we are pleased that Dianne will be sharing her expertise with you. Dianne Senra. One 5-hour session. $35 + Supplies.

Surrey/Langley: Fri. November 28 10 - 3