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Here is the Quilting Confections News for March. This newsletter is also available online or you can download a nice printable version of the class list. It requires Adobe Reader to open.

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Demo Day

Saturday April 3 is Demo Day. Plan to bring a finished show & share item and be here for 10:30 so you don't miss anything. We'll put the coffee on and all you have to do is relax and enjoy the demo!

Block of the Month

Don't forget to check out our sample blocks for the upcoming block of the month project. Our theme is stars and each month's kit will have instructions to make a star block and the fabrics you need to make that block. We'll start in May so be sure you're name's on the registration list if you want that first block. The first block is $5.00 and when you show us your finished block, the next kit is also $5.00. If your block isn't finished you can still get the next kit but it will be $7.00.

Free Class

Our free class offering is String Zinger on Friday morning, April 9. Purchase your background fabric and take the rest from your stash or scrap basket. String piecing is a fun way to use up lots of those bits & pieces we just can't throw away. Register soon so you don't miss out!

Shop Hop

It's getting close to Shop Hop time again! We've got some fun in store. More to follow.

Good Friday

Closed for Good Friday, April 2 and Easter Sunday, April 4.

What's New?

Well, for one thing we're blogging - check out our first online tutorial. Sew along with Sue to make a carefree log cabin project. Make a few blocks or a whole bunch - it's fun! Put them together any way you like - could be a table topper or a lap quilt - maybe a cuddle quilt for donation …

Quilt of Remembrance

We have kits for the Quilt of Remembrance. Our fabric supplier, J.N. Harper is donating a portion of sales of the Robert Kaufman fabrics used in this quilt to The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund in support of Canada's veterans. Canadian quilters are making this lovely quilt for Royal Canadian Legion branches, for Veterans and Veterans' hospitals across Canada. Do you have someone you'd like to make this quilt for? We have several kits on hand, call us to secure one for yourself.

Sylvia Pippen

Erie Shores Quilters' Guild presents Sylvia Pippen, world renowned quilt artist, author and teacher, for a lecture and trunk show. Kingsville Arena Meeting Room, Tuesday May 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm. ESQG members no charge, Guests $5.00.

To see what you have to look forward to check out Sylvia's website. There are openings in her workshop on Wednesday May 19. For info contact Karen, 519-322-4897 or lepapillonvert@hotmail.com

Classes

Enjoy classes in our spacious classroom with lots of table space, two oversize ironing boards, design wall, great teachers, and good company. Whether you come with someone you know or venture in on your own, you are sure to make new friends, learn new skills, and have a great time! By the way, if you need to cancel a class after registering, you can get a full refund up until one week before the first class.

Fractured Flowers

Saturday, March 27, 10:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Jeannie Hopkins
Fee: $40
Level: Intermediate

With 4 repeats of a large print you can make this stunning quilt. Jeannie will show you how to cut and place all the pieces and you'll be amazed at what you've done. Don't panic - it's pieced with Fuse-a-Grid!

Bargello Strips Runner

Wednesday, March 31, 10:00 - 3:00
Instructor: Olga Malott
Fee: $35
Level: Confident Beginner and up

Another of Olga's monthly techniques classes. Learn about basic bargello while you create a beautiful table runner. With a bit of preclass preparation you could finish this top.

Learn to Quilt

Tuesday, April 6, 1:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Sue Aylesworth
Fee: $75 plus supplies
Level: Newbies welcome

Make a lap quilt or a single in this class. Learn how to use the tools properly and sew it all together with accurate seams. You'll learn how to measure properly, construct your quilt and sandwich it and then how to quilt and add a double fold binding with mitered corners. You'll have a quilt you'll be proud to show off and the skills you need to make another one too!

String Zinger

Friday, April 9, 10:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Sue Aylesworth
Fee: FREE
Level: Confident beginner & up

That's right, you can take this class for free when you purchase your supplies at QC. Learn a bit about string piecing while you make a beautiful quilt. You choose the size to make from single to king. Choose a background colour you love and pull the rest from your scrap basket.

Kids Can!

Saturday, April 10, 1:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Heather Northrup
Fee: $20 plus supplies
Level: All sewers welcome

Kids can sew too and make some really neat projects. This one is a cool bag with a shoulder strap. Make it funky and fun. Make one for yourself and another for a friend.

Baby Sew-Fari

Sunday, April 11 and 25, 1:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Judy Carney
Fee: $40 plus supplies
Level: Confident Beginner & up

Make this beautiful quilt for a special child. You'll learn about machine applique and how to make your own chenille. Choose whimsical colours or coordinate it with the nursery. This is a quilt any child would love to have.

Sewing with your Feet

Wednesday, April 14, 6:00 - 9:00
Instructor: Anne Black
Fee: $25
Level: Confident beginner & up

Look in your sewing machine box - how many feet have you got in there? Now, how many of those do you know how to use? Want to learn how to do some really fun sewing, like sewing beads on by machine, make a rolled hem, couch decorative threads … there's no end to what you can do when you know how to use those machine feet. Just a few hours with Anne and you'll be amazed at what you can do.

Sweatshirt Jacket

Fridays, April 16-30, 10:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Trudy Renaud
Fee: $40
Level: Confident beginner & up

This is the perfect jacket for spring! It's constructed on a sweatshirt and you can make one in every colourway to suit your wardrobe. Make one for you and another for a special little girl. One for Halloween, one for Christmas … you get it.

Fanciful Feathers & Fillers

Saturday April 17, 10:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Melissa Milos
Fee: $75
Level: Comfortable with machine quilting

This class is taught on our B-Line home quilting system. You will have taken our Learn to Love your Quilting System first. Melissa will show you how to quilt feathers and lots of other freeform fillers and how to position them on your quilt. You'll have hands-on time in this class as class size is limited to 3 people.

Grids & Grommets

Sunday, April 18, 10:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Jeannie Hopkins
Fee: $40
Level: Confident beginner & up

This is a very popular bag! You can make it large like Jeannie's sample or a bit smaller. With some preclass preparation this bag can be completed in class. It's a sturdy bag, roomy and great for taking along on a road trip or to a quilt show to carry all your goodies.

Bargello Strips Runner

Wednesday, April 21, 6:00 - 9:00
Instructor: Olga Malott
Fee: $25 plus supplies
Level: Confident Beginner and up

Another of Olga's monthly techniques classes. This is a condensed version of the daytime class. You'll learn bargello basics and get a good start on your runner.

Learn to Love your Quilting System

Sunday, April 25, 12:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Melissa Milos
Fee: $35
Level: All welcome

Learn how to best use your quilting system or learn what you need to know to rent our system. Melissa will show you how it works.

Tulip Bells Table Runner

Wednesday, April 28, 1:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Olga Malott
Fee: $25 plus supplies
Level: Confident beginner and up

Put some tulips on your table with this beautiful runner featuring curved dimensional piecing. This runner is approx. 42" x 16" and after you learn the technique you could make a matching wall hanging or a cuddle quilt or whatever size pleases you.

Frogs!

Saturday May 1, 8, 15, and 22, 1:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Sue Pilutti
Fee: $75 plus supplies
Level: Intermediate

These are just plain fun! You can make either HanniBull or his lady friend. You'll learn how to construct the body, paint on fabric and dress and embellish your frog. Add your own personality, maybe your frog is a construction worker or a teacher or … hmmm sounds fun eh?