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BEGINNING QUILTING
In this 5 session course, you will learn basic rotary cutting and
safety, four different machine piecing techniques and will finish
your quilt top in the last class! Students should be able to
complete each block in the time allowed so there won’t be any
homework. Eagle Creek will provide rotary mats and rulers for use in
class. You may even register to use one of our sewing machines.
Class size is small to provide maximum attention to each student.
Students should stop into the shop before class to pick out their
fabrics.
Class fee: $35.00
Instructor: Lori Gillick
Session A:
Monday, Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Session B: Thursday, Feb 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18 6:00 - 9:00
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BLOOMING BLOSSOMS - A FUN & DONE!
PROJECT
advanced beginner
Satisfy your need for speed, accuracy and project completion with
this fun little beauty. This is an easy quilt as you go technique
but the designer has added a little twist to the piecing. Chris is
prepared to help you and will provide great tips on this unusual
technique. Stop in to see our drop dead gorgeous sample!
Class fee: $25.00 plus pattern
Instructor: Chris Barnard
Saturday, January 23 10:00 - 4:00 PM |
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CLOTHESLINE BASKETS
Come enjoy the fun of creating this wonderful basket made from
clothes-line (yes, really!) and strips of fabric. Sandi will
show you how to “wrap and roll” the time away while you create your
own original piece of art. The project ideas are truly end-less for
this technique. You can even create a lid for your basket if you
wish. Check out the color picture on our website. This is a one
session class. Zig-zag stitch required.
Class fee: $25.00 plus book
Instructor: Sandi Tundel
Friday, February 5 1:30 - 4:30 PM |
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EAGLE CREEK HOOKERS
(rug hookers that is)
Open to all rug hookers, the hook-ins are the first Tuesday evening
of each month. Come and be inspired and motivated by these
wonderfully creative women. The conversation is excellent and the
advice is always free.
Fee: $3.00 Preregistration is appreciated.
Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6 5:30 PM |
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FIESTA!
intermediate
We previously taught this class as a Block of the Month but Tracy is
willing to teach a "crash course" complete with two different paper
piecing methods and those ever evasive curvy curves. This is a
stunning quilt which previous students absolutely loved making. Join
Tracy and learn how to drive the curves safely and get your paper
piecing certification!
Class fee: $25.00 plus pattern
Instructor: Tracy Trevethan
Saturday, March 27 10:00 - 4:00 PM |
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FINISH IT
UP
Prerequisite: Beginning Quiltmaking
We have designed this class
specifically for our new quilting students who have just completed
Beginning Quilting with Lori. In this one day class you will baste
and machine quilt your class project. Sandi will also cover
batting basics, sewing needles, thread and binding your quilt.
Class fee: $25.00
Instructor: Sandi Tundel
Saturday, January 30 10:00 - 4:00 PM |
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FUSIBLE APPLIQUÉ
The ECQS staff is having fun creating beautiful picture wall
hangings using fusible applique methods. Let Becky guide you
in the process of creating your unique picture. You may choose one
of eight different Laundry Basket patterns. After the fusing
process, you will use your sewing machine to add texture and color
with different threads. We have turned this class into a full day to
allow more time
for embellishing.
Class fee: $25.00 plus pattern
Instructor: Becky Hagen
Saturday, March 13 10:00 - 4:00 PM |
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HAND APPLIQUÉ
beginner
Customers have been asking for a basic beginning hand appliqué
class so Becky Hagen has come to your rescue with this new class.
She will cover freezer paper, needle turn, threads, needles, seam
allowances, fabric preparation, etc. With this small project you are
allowed a full day to practice under the watchful eyes of your
instructor and see if you want to expand your quilting world to
include the land of appliqué.
Class fee: $20.00 (free pattern)
Instructor: Becky Hagen
Friday, February 19 1:00 - 5:00 PM |
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hunters star
intermediate
This is one cool ruler! There are NO set in seams and the stars are
created from strips which are then cut into the elongated star shape
using the ruler. The design possibilities are endless with
this tool. Even if you don’t want to make a quilt, you need to
learn how to use the ruler as it can help you create spectacular
borders for any quilt.
Class fee: $25.00 plus ruler (pattern included)
Instructor: Sandi Tundel
Saturday, February 20 10:00 - 4:00 PM |
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LIL ’ TWISTER
We fell in love with this small quilt and the unique way it is
pieced, cut, and then pieced again. Using 5” squares, you can create
this little twister in no time at all. We have 5” charms kits from
the beautiful new batik line by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket
Quilts. Come and find out how addicting this pattern can be.
Class fee: $20.00 plus $7.95 Lil’ Twister ruler
Instructor: Gail Kieper
Friday, February 12 1:00 - 5:00 PM |
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OILCLOTH BAG
beginner
Spend a few quick hours with Sandi making your own oilcloth grocery
bag. You will quickly learn why we are so addicted to this new
phenomenon. Sandi will cover all the tips you need to successfully
work with oilcloth and will share many other exciting uses for this
durable fabric.
Class fee: $10.00
Instructor: Sandi Tundel
Friday, January 15 2:00 - 4:00 PM |
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OILCLOTH TWIST BAG
advanced beginner
Cindy just keeps coming up with more wonderful ways to use oilcloth.
This bag
offers a true “twist” on piecing and the addition of the grommets is
brilliant! Cindy will also show you a favorite piecing technique she
uses with oil cloth. Students should be able to complete the bag in
class.
Class fee: $20 plus pattern
Instructor: Cindy Nordin
Friday, January 22 1:00 - 5:00 PM |
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FREE CLASS -
Punch Needle
Embroidery
Join us for one of our free classes and see why we are all punch
needle crazy around here. Each class is approximately 1 hour.
Pre-registration required.
January
Saturday, Jan 16 10:30 AM
February
Tuesday, Feb 23 6:30 PM
March
Friday, March 12 1:00 PM |
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REST, RELAX & QUILT
Rest, Relax and Quilt evenings have become quite popular and a
good time is had by all. The monthly sew-ins allow you some
one-on-one time with a knowledgeable ECQS staffer when you need
help finishing a UFO or just need time out to sew.
Fee: $5.00 Pre-registration is required.
Friday, Jan 15 5:30 pm
Friday, Feb 12 5:30 pm
Friday, March 12 5:30 pm |
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THE
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
with Patricia Cox
beginner
We’ve had such a delightful time this past year with our Redwork
Club that we are doing it again! Pat is busy creating new designs
based on the Twelve Days of Christmas. Each block is sure to
enchant you and the patterns are included in the class fee.
Students may work their blocks in traditional redwork or branch
out using different colors and varigated flosses. As always, you
will learn many new embroidery stitches in additional to the
traditional stem stitch.
Class fee: $75.00 for the year (patterns included)
Instructor: Patricia Cox 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Second Tuesday each month starting in February 2010 through
January 2011 |
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VISIT TO
LANE COTTAGE
beginner*
Whether you are an old piecing pro or a relative novice, you’re
sure to enjoy piecing this scrappy rail fence design. Students
will have the opportunity to practice cutting, strip piecing,
mitering corners, proper pressing and learn to use more than 4
fabrics in a quilt! This pattern continues to be a best seller in
the shop. Take the opportunity to learn directly from the pattern
designer and find out how fun it is to work with a million
different fabrics.
Class fee: $25.00 plus pattern
Instructor: Chris Barnard
Saturday, February 13 10:00 - 4:00 PM |
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WOOL FELT
BASICS
Let Gail show you how fun (and forgiving)
it is to work with wool felt as you make your own small penny rug.
This is a technique class designed to teach you the blanket stitch
and how to work with wool and wool felt. Class fee includes kit
and free pattern. Caution: creating penny
rugs may cause extreme relaxation and lowering of blood pressure.
Class fee $20.00
Instructor: Gail Kieper
Tuesday, January 26 6:30 – 8:30 PM |
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WOOL FLOWERS
BLOCK OF THE MONTH
January 2010 to December 2010
This beautiful quilt was designed by our very own Cindy Nordin of
Heartfelt Garden. She is eager to assist you in the creation of
your own unique wool garden of flowers. Each month features a
different flower and is a great opportunity for
fellowship, fun and fabric. Our expert wool dyer, Elaine
Ferron, is busy creating yummy wool colors for you to plant in
your garden.
Third Friday every month starting in January 2010. 10 AM -
12 PM
Class fee $60 for the full year
Call today to sign up! 952.233.3774 |
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FREE CLASS -
Wool
Rug Punch
The newest craze to sweep through Eagle Creek. We just can't stop
punching these rugs, purses, pillows..... Class is jam-packed with
everything you need to know from start to finish.
Pre-registration
required.
Janaury
Saturday, Jan 16 11:30 AM
February
Tuesday, Feb 9 6:30 PM
March
Friday, March 12 2:00 PM |
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