Quilter's Haven
Rosemount, Minnesota

2010 Mystery Quilt

This class meets once a month for ten months, then ends with a big show and tell party. You will be given one set of instructions (a clue), each month. With a little sewing each month, you will have a new quilt top finished by December. Choice of five sizes; wall, throw, twin, queen or king. Choose from one of five class times. This mystery may be done by mail, if you prefer.   Intermediate level.

Dates:  First Tuesdays 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1, 7/6, 8/3, 9/7, 10/5

Time: 10:00a.m. - 12:00noon, 12:30p.m. - 2:30p.m., 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Dates: Second Tuesdays, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12

Time: 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Dates: Saturdays, 1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/5, 7/10, 8/7, 9/11, 10/9

Time: 10:00a.m. - 12:00noon

Instructor:  Gwen Lundgren

Fee:  $80

Beginner Cut and Piece

Learn or improve the basic skills of rotary cutting and machine piecing. Several projects to choose from, including placemats. You will make the quilt top only in this class. You may want to enroll in the quilting and finishing classes as well. We will help you shop for fabric at the first class. Beginner level. Four 2 ½ hour classes.

Class Dates: Thursdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, 11 (skip 18) and 25

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor:  Gwen Lundgren

Fee:  $50

Beyond Beginner

Learn several new cutting and piecing skills while you improve basic techniques. You will choose blocks you like and put them together in a wall hanging or throw size quilt.  Must have taken a beginner class or have permission from instructor. Four 2 ½ hour classes.

Class Dates: Thursdays, Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, (skip 15) and 22

Time: 12:30pm - 3:00pm or 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor:  Gwen Lundgren

Fee:  $50, supplies extra.

Binding Your Quilt

Most quilts are finished with a double thickness binding. We will learn to make binding and practice putting it on a small quilt sample. Tips will be shared for perfect corners. Other techniques for finished edges will be demonstrated. Ideas for labeling your quilt will be discussed. Beginner to Intermediate level. One 2 ½ hour class.

Class Dates: Wednesday, Jan 27 or Wednesday, March 31          

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor: Gwen Lundgren

Fee: $20

Borderland Sampler Quilt

Can’t get enough women’s history; still have reproduction fabrics you’d like to see in a historical reproduction quilt? Then the Borderland Sampler may be just what you have been waiting for.

This 11-month class will explore the Civil War era conflict along the Kansa/Missouri border and the role of women as they struggled to survive the hardships of this controversy. The blocks in this quilt, designed by quilt historian Barbara Brackman, are a tribute to the unique lives of these valiant women: runaway slaves, widows, abolitionists, rebels, refugees, children, and even female soldiers.

At each class you will learn the history behind each block, discuss quick-piecing tips, and receive a ‘bonus’ block for a second quilt.

Class Dates: 3rd Thursday January – November; except in October we will meet on the 22nd

Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Instructor:  Laura Nagel

The book Borderland in Butternut & Blue is required for class.
Fabric suggestions will be available, and starter kits upon request.

Daily Doodler by Sherri Falls of This & That Patterns

This project is a great teacher/co-worker/student gift!  It is easily constructed and can be made scrappy or not!  Make one and you’ll want to make more!  Come to class with you fabrics cut and ready to sew.

Date: Wednesday, March 24

Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm  

Cost: $15 

Electric Quilt Software

Are you interested in seeing how quilt software works?  Do you own Electric Quilt 5 or 6 but you are not comfortable using it?  If you own it, bring your laptop (if possible) and you will learn by seeing demos and doing exercises together.  This is a two-week class.  Beginner level.  Two 2 ½ hour classes.

Class Dates:  TBA

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor:  Gwen Lundgren

Fee:  $30

Fabulous Flowers

With just simple folding and stitching you will quickly make gorgeous dimensional flowers.  Add a bit of quilting and some embellishments to finish a darling little quilt. Learn to make several kinds of flowers and leaves to make quick gifts. Advanced Beginner level. One 2 ½ hour class.

Class Date:  TBA

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor:  Gwen Lundgren

Fee:  $20,  supplies and book, More Fabulous Flowers by Sharon Baker extra.

Feathers, Fillers, and Fun

This class is for those who have mastered meandering and are interested in learning some new techniques to expand their longarming skills.

We will start with drawing, work with the Skillbuilders book and preprinted sample panels, available in the store, and then go to the machine to put it all together.

Please come with questions about machine quilting and/or how to quilt a quilt that you already have and don't know where to start.  It is always great to share experiences and ideas.  The class will be limited to 2 people per session.  Currently, we have one session scheduled, but will add more as the interest in the class presents itself.

Class Dates:  TBA

Class Time:  TBA

Instructor:  Susan Fahey

FELTED VEST

A joint class of the Yarn Garage and Quilter's Haven.   Come and discover your inner creativity when you sew this simple vest and then embellish to your creative heart's delight.   The embellishment techniques will focus on knitting and wool felting.  This class will be offered in 3 sessions.  Jean Graham will teach the first session which will involve pattern fitting and garment construction.   The second session will focus on knitting and creating the knitted embellishments.  The third session Ann Poulson will show you how to embellish the front and/or back of your vest with wool felting techniques.

Class Dates:  TBA

Time: 10:30am - 3:00pm

Instructor: Ann Poulson, Jean Graham and Steve

Cost: $55.00

Fun with Fabric Paint

Do you love the look of designer painted clothing and art quilts, but don't think you can paint? If you can color... you can PAINT! Come explore the numerous effects you can achieve with fabric paint and inks.

Techniques include: stenciling, masking, stamping, sponging, washes, color mixing, dry brushing, overlays, mediums and gels.

WARNING! This class is extremely fun, and you may get addicted to fabric painting. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron.

Skill Level: All

Class Dates: Sunday, March 21

Class Times: 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Instructor: Shelli Ricci

Class Fee: $25.00

Materials Fee: $10.00 (includes all materials necessary for the class)

Hand Quilting

Learn this age old, relaxing skill. Practice on a provided small sample. In this class you will learn about the best batting for hand quilting, how to mark designs and what to safely use on your quilt. And learn to spray or pin baste quilts ready for hand or machine quilting. Beginner level. One 2 ½ hour class.

Class Dates:  Thursday, March 11

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor:  Gwen Lundgren

Fee:  $20

Learn to Rent

This class is designed for those who would like to be able to rent the longarm at Quilters Haven. The basics of the parts of the machine, maintenance, and how to operate it will be taught.

The class will be limited to 3 people per session with an individual follow up hands on class to actually load and quilt a muslin piece, including meandering and a pass of a pantograph.

Upon completion, you will be able to schedule time on the machine, paying by the hour, and finish your own quilts.

Class Dates: TBA

Class Time: TBA

Instructor: Susan Fahey

Cost: $150

Medallion Play

Beginning with a large block of your choice, you will add borders each month, following rules given in class. During class we will look at each person’s project and offer suggestions for the next border. This is similar to a round robin, but you will work only on your own quilt. Every quilt is unique. This class meets once a month for six months and is lots of fun. Intermediate level.

Class Dates:  Tuesdays, 1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18, 6/15   

Times: 12:30pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor:  Gwen Lundgren

Fee:  $60

Mitten Class

Doubled lined minky mittens in sizes infant to extra-large adult.  Mittens may also be done in other fabrics, however please call the shop for details. The mittens are long, but can be cuffed if a shorter mitt is preferable.

Supply List:
2/3 yard minky (shell and lining)
OR
1/3 yard minky(shell)
1/3 yard lining fabric

Pattern available at class
Black felt tip pen for marking pattern
Scissors
Thread to match
Sewing machine and optional embroidery machine
Walking foot if desired, but not neccessary

Class Dates:  December 8

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Instructor: Carol Droste

"My Label" Bernina Software Class

In this class you will have a chance for hands-on use of the New Bernina "My Label" pattern making software and you will   make a gored skirt that will fit you perfectly.  Come and discover how much fun sewing garments can be and how easy this fascinating software makes it.  This is a beginner level class and you will learn basic garment making as well as pattern layout and fabric selection. 

Class Date:  TBA

Time: Nov 11 6:30pm - 8:30pm and Nov 14 10:00am - 5:00pm

Instructor: Jo Nardi and Jodi Sather

Cost: $50

Paper Piece a Mini

Learn this fun technique that is often used for piecing difficult blocks or those with tiny pieces.  Sewing on the line through paper makes us all look like experts.  We will make a very small quilt, while practicing this useful skill.  Advanced Beginner level. One 2 ½ hour class.

Class Dates: Wednesday, March 10

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor: Gwen Lundgren

Fee: $20, includes patterns

Piece Keeper

The Piece Keeper is a great place to store appliqué or pieced blocks for your current projects. This fold up caddy is lined with flannel and will keep your finished blocks neat or keep loose pieces organized for sewing. Prop it up beside your machine for a small design surface.  It is easy sewing and quick to assemble for any sewing level experience. One 2 ½ hour class.

Class Dates: Wed., March 24

Date: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor: Gwen Lundgren

Fee: $24, includes precut foamcore, pattern extra

Professional Tote Bag

This wonderful tote has pockets and compartments for just about everything. It fits a laptop and plenty of files (or patterns). Pockets and zippers are featured in this bag and you will be amazed at how easily they are done. There is no quilting involved but rather a stiff interfacing is used to give the bag shape. The goal of the class will be to have you leave with your completed bag at the end of the second class. Some basic sewing skills are required. Cutting and fusing of interfacing required BEFORE the start of the first class. Supply list and additional instructions available at Quilter's Haven.

CLASS DATES: February 10 and 24th, 2010

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Instructor: Suzy Klein

Cost: $26

Saturday Quilters Night Out

Bring a project of your choice and a snack to share.  Sew, chat and snack until 10:00.  This is uninterrupted quilting time and a chance to make new friends.  No formal teaching, but lots of help if you need it.  Intermediate level.  Please call to register for these evenings.

Class Dates: Saturdays, 1/30, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/29, 6/26, 7/31, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27

Time: 4:00PM - 10:00PM

Instructor: Gwen Lundgren

Cost: $10, includes pizza

Sewing Machine 101

Do you have a sewing machine, but do not know how to use it?  Maybe one that your Grandma gave you or you found at a garage sale.  This class will teach you how to thread it, fill bobbins, adjust the stitch length and other basics of using it. 

Class Dates: Thursday, January 21

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor:  Gwen Lundgren

Fee:  $20

Spring Mystery

Need a baby quilt for a gift? Or a wallhanging or throw to perk up your home for spring? Come sew this mystery quilt, one clue at a time. By the end of class you will know the solution and be well on your way to a new quilt. Choice of sizes. Clues will be available for choosing fabric. Register now and come in after February 1 for the supply sheet. Advanced Beginner level. One six hour class.

Class Dates: Thursday, March 4; 10:00am - 4:00pm  or  Saturday, March 6; 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Instructor: Gwen Lundgren

Fee: $40, includes lunch on Thursday or pizza on Saturday

The Miss Benson Bag by Purse Strings

This is a nice size bag that is easily constructed with a quilt-as-you-go technique.
Come to class with your fabrics and fleece cut and ready to sew.  You can make the bag with our without a zipper closure.  We will also talk about different types of pockets for the lining.  A walking foot is helpful, but not necessary.

Class Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010

Time: 10:30am - 4:30pm  

Cost: $25

Whimsical Lace Wrap

This month you will be create a scarf by making your own fabric. You will sprinkle yarns, ribbons, bits of fabric, embroidery floss, threads, and anything else you can sew through to create your own one of a kind scarf. Then using your machine you will sew everything in place. Bring your machine and join the fun.

Class Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Instructor: Ann Poulson

X-Blocks Quilt

Make this quick and easy quilt using strip piecing and a special cutting ruler.  Once you learn the technique, there are lots of patterns for variations.  Each is unique.  Advanced Beginner level.  Two 2 ½ hour classes.

Class Date: Tuesdays, March 23 and 30

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Instructor: Gwen Lundgren

Fee: $30, X-Blocks ruler and Once upon a Time in X-Blocks Land book extra