This class is for the advanced beginning quilter, who is confident sewing 1/4" seam allowances. Learn to make 7 quilt blocks while making new friends! Join quilt artist Janet Fulton for this fun "Learn to Quilt 2" class at Maggie's in Longmont. During two classes, you will learn to make the blocks for the Sampler quilt, found of page 41 of "Start Quilting with Alex Anderson" 3rd Edition. There will be some homework. These blocks are standard blocks used for many quilts and will provide skills for moving on to more advanced quilting projects. Learn how to: Pick out a winning combination of fabrics Chose the best thread and needles for your piecing project Safely and efficiently use quilting and sewing tools Accurately cut and sew blocks together Prepare your quilt for quilting Saturdays, May 4 and 18, 9:30-12:30 Class Requirements: Start Quilting With Alex Anderson, 3rd edition, $14.99. Rotary Cutter, Rotary Mat, Rotary Ruler, Scissors, Clover Patchwork Pins (fine), 50 weight neutral thread (wait to purchase after fabric selection is made), Seam Ripper, Size 70 sewing machine needles, Creative Grids 6? Log Cabin Trim Tool, Creative Grids 8? Ultimate Flying Geese Tool and Sewing Machine in good working order and machine instruction manual. (If you do not have a sewing machine, Maggie's will provide one for you for the class.) Optional: Best Press spray starch Please note* Students receive a 15% discount on all class materials purchased at Maggie's.

Join Char for this fun and innovative modern quilt class! Strips of many colors radiate brilliantly from an inner star. Clear instructions and large-scale pattern templates are included for precise piecing and a quilt that's a STAR! This is a great skill builder for working with fabric on the Bias. If you aren't comfortable with Bias, you will be after taking this class. Sign up for the class, make this fabulous quilt and meet some new sewing buddies.

Rope isn't just for hanging laundry or rock climbing! Create bags, bowls, dog beds or other receptacles with your sewing machine, rope, and thread. Join Genie and learn this technique--It's fun, easy and a form of meditation!