Upcoming Classes
We are always updating our class list, so check back often to see what is available. If you would like to attend a class you do not see listed, please call and we will do our best to accomodate you. Remember: If you have not signed up for your guide class, call and we will schedule you.
330-893-3359
Thread Painting With Charlene
Thursday, September 16th
10:00-2:00
You can thread paint with any machine that has the capability of lowering the feed dogs and doing a straight stitch. Charlene is one of our customers who learned this technique and is thread painting everything in sight! Charlene is a gardener and created this iris wall hanging based on a photograph of some irises from her garden. We still have openings in this, her 6th class!
Class Fee: $25.00
"More Wildflowers"
Machine Embroidery Class
Tuesday September 21st 10:00 - 2:00
Tuesday October 19th 10:00 - 2:00
Tuesday November 16th 10:00 - 2:00
Learn to make embroidery applique' designs to make this "Wildflower Quilt" in 3 separate sessions.
Instructor: Carolyn Mann
Class Fee: $60.00
Shirley Stutz "Flying Geese in the Cabin" Quilt Class
Wednesday, October 20th
9:00-4:00
"Painless Paper Piecing"
Thursday, October 28 10:00 - 4:00
Chestnut Ridge Sewing
Class Registration Policy: Class fee payment is expected at the time of registration. full refunds will be given for any class we cancel. Customer cancellations made 24 or more hours prior to the start of class will be refunded, less a $3.00 cancellation fee. Customer cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the start of class will not be refunded. Bring a lunch for classes spanning lunchtime. Refrigerator and microwave are available. Note: Our classes are open to anyone, regardless of machine ownership. We do not care what brand of machine you have--come join us for fun and education! (I didn't say we wouldn't try to convert you!)
FLYING GEESE IN THE CABIN…….SUPPLY LIST
Shirley Stutz, Instructor
This quilt features a log cabin block with flying geese running diagonally through each block. There are multiple ways to set up the blocks to achieve totally different looks. To accomplish more in class, it is important for you to follow the Pre-Class Cutting Instructions, having all the pre-cutting done before arriving at class. After cutting, stack all the darks together with widest strip on bottom of stack, building to the smallest strip. Do same thing with lights.
LAP SIZE Pieced area 40” x 60, Borders added as desired
Fabric Requirements Pieced Quilt Pre-Class Cutting Instructions
Note: Do Pre-Class Cutting with fabric folded as it comes off bolt; straighten edge and cut strips cross-grain.
Accent (center squares) 1/4 yd. Cut 2 strips 2 ½”. Re-cut into 2 ½” squares.
Accent (for flying geese) 3/4 yd. Cut 7 strips 2 7/8” Re-cut into 2 7/8 squares.
Accent Hint: Accent fabrics will be used as the “geese” and “centers” in the log cabin blocks, and should be a fabric which will CONTRAST to both the “lights” and the “darks.”
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Log Fabric—One side of block is made from darks, the other side is made from lights.
First Dark 1/3 yd Cut 1 3 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Cut 1 4 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Second Dark 1/2 yd. Cut 1 5 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage) Cut 1 6 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Third Dark 1/2 yd. Cut 1 7 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage) Cut 1 8 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Fourth Dark 3/4 yd. Cut 1 9 ½” Strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Cut 1 10 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
First Light 1/3 yd. Cut 1 2 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Cut 1 3 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Second Light 1/2 yd. Cut 1 4 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Cut 1 5 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Third Light 1/2 yd. Cut 1 6 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage
Cut 1 7 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Fourth Light 3/4 yd. Cut 1 8 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
Cut 1 9 ½” strip, crossgrain (selvage to selvage)
*If you choose, you may use only 1 light fabric (instead of the 4 listed above), requiring about 2 yards. Cut one strip of all 8 sizes listed above for lights.
Border: I suggest you delay selection of border fabric until you have made the quilt. Many different border combinations can be used.
Bring to class: We will be using a Rotary Mate Ruler, which has markings to be used to eliminate set-in seams for geese. All your friends will think you used set-in seams, but all seams will be straight edge to edge. If you do not already own the ROTARY MATE RULER (this name is marked right on the ruler), please contact shop immediately so they can plan to order and have one reserved for you.
Another rotary ruler—any brand, 24” long
Rotary Mat 17” x 23” or larger. .
Rotary cutter with good sharp blade, either the medium or large.
Sewing Machine, extension cord. Be sure to bring foot feed and tray for your table.
Thread in a grayed down shade, sometimes referred to as “muddy shade of a color.”
Basic Sewing Supplies, including small scissors, seam ripper---the things you like to have when you are sewing.
Cushion for your chair—classroom chairs are too low for comfortable sewing.
Extra light if vision impaired; camera if you choose
Irons can be at individual stations, or at 4 or 5 stations around the room.
Pre-Class Instructions: Pre-washing fabric is your choice; if you prewash, iron fabric with spray starch or magic sizing, to reinstate body to fabric.
PLEASE have the individual strips indicated cut prior to class, so we can begin to stack and subcut sets of strips ready for block construction.
Learn How To: 1. Make blocks without sewing on the paper: No paper to rip off and you can reuse the pattern. 2. Cut fabric patches the right shape and size every time. Sew fabric patches correctly the first time--no seam ripping. 3. Press seams in any direction--No bulky seam intersections.
Instructor: Pat & Dawn Krier
Class Fee: $25.00 (Plus price of book)
