Spring Fling 2017
Plans for the 2017 Spring Fling are now well underway!
HOLD THE DATE: Saturday March 4, 2017
LOCATION: Bethel Baptist Church at 1832 Elbow Road, Chesapeake VA 23320.
For information about Spring Fling contact Chairperson, Debby Coleman at tqgspringfling2017@gmail.com
By attending Spring Fling you will have the opportunity to win this Smarter by Pfaff C1100 sewing machine simply by taking part in our raffle!
Class Registration is open. Use this form to register!
Class Line Up (Click the class title to open a sample picture!)
Machine Piecing 101
Ann-Marie Hennett
Anne-Marie will show you the basics of machine piecing and give you a good foundation for any quilt pattern that you could ever want to make.
Come Sew With Me
If you have an abundance of un-finished projects and would like to use Spring Fling to cross one or two off the list and have a very sociable day among friends chatting while you sew, then this is the class for you.
Pyramid Purse
Marilyn Mendolson
This class will teach you to make a small pieced, quilted, zippered, and embellished purse. It can be elegant for evening wear on the wrist or sporty for day use. It can be completed in one session and requires use of a sewing machine.
Zentangle with a Twist
Joan Bryan
This class is for those of you that want to review or expand your quilting skills by adding Zentangle or doodle quilting to you pieces. In this piece we will start with Zentangle of doodle quilting and will add color and finish the piece with raw edge applique.
Crabby on the Dock
Joy Duke
A Fun Way to Learn Fusible Applique, Make Yo-Yos, and Applique the Traditional Way
Come join me during Spring Fling to make this 16” square pillow using three easy techniques (fusible applique for the “dock” boards, yo-yos for the crab, and traditional appliqué to attach the yo-yos to the background. No sewing machines are required for this class as the pillow finishing will be completed at home.
Strips and Triangles
Got a jelly roll and don’t know what to do with it? Partner it with two pieces of contrasting fabric and make this quilt! This quilt looks more difficult than what it really is! Once registered, the instructor will email you the fabric requirements, cutting directions and everything else you need to make this great quilt! Pattern will be available for purchase at class.
Stack ’n’ Whack Crazy Quilt
Sybil Magrill
Learn a new technique to slash, slice and sew up a terrific-looking quilt or wall hanging. A freezer paper pattern, stack once and cut. No measuring! No templates! Pattern is required and can either be bought ahead of time or on the day of the class for $9.00.
Quilt As You Go
Karin McElvein
Many of you have seen or know of Georgia Bonesteel’s method of “Quilt as you go. In this method, developed by Brenda Feeny from Martinsville, the quilted blocks are joined completely by machine. No hand work. Also the quilt lies very flat. It is a wonderful method for joining blocks of the month, which often are not all the same size. We will also learn how to frame them so that they will be the same size. You can use any blocks for this method if you just want to learn it. 3- 4 premade blocks are needed for the class. They can be as simple as a nine patch. Blocks will need to be at least 8” square.
X-Bloc
Paula Bass
This pattern transforms simple strip sets into gorgeous stars with tons of visual movement, and is made using 2.5” strips
Classic Wool Applique
Abby Geddes
This project is a classic appliqué block interpreted in felted wool and made into a small 12" wall hanging or decorative pillow. Kits will be available in class for $20 and will include all of the materials, threads and other notions to complete the block. You will only need to bring scissors for cutting wool and paper.
Cathedral Window
Karan Fisher
Hand Class: If you haven’t tried doing a quilt project by hand, this is a good introduction to hand work. Cathedral Windows blocks are also a great “take along” project for long trips, lunch breaks if you work, commuting to and from work if you use car pools or buses/light rail, anything you do where you need to pass time (even sitting in doctor’s offices). In this class, students will learn a simple running stitch used to hand piece, the cathedral window technique and will be able to achieve at least the 12” square for the front of the pillow.
Beginning Paper Piecing Class
If you have always wanted to learn how to Paper piece this class is for you. This beautiful shell is easy to make. You will be guided through each step so that you may complete it by the end of class. The pattern is entitled, Bali Seascape, and is available at Sarah's Thimble Quilt Shop for $8.50. Kits are also available to purchase for $15. if you wish to make your shell in the same hand dyed batiks as the sample
Cone Wreath
Bev Toole
This gorgeous wreath will be charming wherever you display it, and for any season. Imagine it made up in colors for spring, summer, fall or the holidays. This is a quick and fun project. A little stitching, some folding and you’ll have an unusual three dimensional wreath for a door, wall or table.
HOLD THE DATE: Saturday March 4, 2017
LOCATION: Bethel Baptist Church at 1832 Elbow Road, Chesapeake VA 23320.
For information about Spring Fling contact Chairperson, Debby Coleman at tqgspringfling2017@gmail.com
By attending Spring Fling you will have the opportunity to win this Smarter by Pfaff C1100 sewing machine simply by taking part in our raffle!
Class Registration is open. Use this form to register!
Class Line Up (Click the class title to open a sample picture!)
Machine Piecing 101
Ann-Marie Hennett
Anne-Marie will show you the basics of machine piecing and give you a good foundation for any quilt pattern that you could ever want to make.
Come Sew With Me
If you have an abundance of un-finished projects and would like to use Spring Fling to cross one or two off the list and have a very sociable day among friends chatting while you sew, then this is the class for you.
Pyramid Purse
Marilyn Mendolson
This class will teach you to make a small pieced, quilted, zippered, and embellished purse. It can be elegant for evening wear on the wrist or sporty for day use. It can be completed in one session and requires use of a sewing machine.
Zentangle with a Twist
Joan Bryan
This class is for those of you that want to review or expand your quilting skills by adding Zentangle or doodle quilting to you pieces. In this piece we will start with Zentangle of doodle quilting and will add color and finish the piece with raw edge applique.
Crabby on the Dock
Joy Duke
A Fun Way to Learn Fusible Applique, Make Yo-Yos, and Applique the Traditional Way
Come join me during Spring Fling to make this 16” square pillow using three easy techniques (fusible applique for the “dock” boards, yo-yos for the crab, and traditional appliqué to attach the yo-yos to the background. No sewing machines are required for this class as the pillow finishing will be completed at home.
Strips and Triangles
Got a jelly roll and don’t know what to do with it? Partner it with two pieces of contrasting fabric and make this quilt! This quilt looks more difficult than what it really is! Once registered, the instructor will email you the fabric requirements, cutting directions and everything else you need to make this great quilt! Pattern will be available for purchase at class.
Stack ’n’ Whack Crazy Quilt
Sybil Magrill
Learn a new technique to slash, slice and sew up a terrific-looking quilt or wall hanging. A freezer paper pattern, stack once and cut. No measuring! No templates! Pattern is required and can either be bought ahead of time or on the day of the class for $9.00.
Quilt As You Go
Karin McElvein
Many of you have seen or know of Georgia Bonesteel’s method of “Quilt as you go. In this method, developed by Brenda Feeny from Martinsville, the quilted blocks are joined completely by machine. No hand work. Also the quilt lies very flat. It is a wonderful method for joining blocks of the month, which often are not all the same size. We will also learn how to frame them so that they will be the same size. You can use any blocks for this method if you just want to learn it. 3- 4 premade blocks are needed for the class. They can be as simple as a nine patch. Blocks will need to be at least 8” square.
X-Bloc
Paula Bass
This pattern transforms simple strip sets into gorgeous stars with tons of visual movement, and is made using 2.5” strips
Classic Wool Applique
Abby Geddes
This project is a classic appliqué block interpreted in felted wool and made into a small 12" wall hanging or decorative pillow. Kits will be available in class for $20 and will include all of the materials, threads and other notions to complete the block. You will only need to bring scissors for cutting wool and paper.
Cathedral Window
Karan Fisher
Hand Class: If you haven’t tried doing a quilt project by hand, this is a good introduction to hand work. Cathedral Windows blocks are also a great “take along” project for long trips, lunch breaks if you work, commuting to and from work if you use car pools or buses/light rail, anything you do where you need to pass time (even sitting in doctor’s offices). In this class, students will learn a simple running stitch used to hand piece, the cathedral window technique and will be able to achieve at least the 12” square for the front of the pillow.
Beginning Paper Piecing Class
If you have always wanted to learn how to Paper piece this class is for you. This beautiful shell is easy to make. You will be guided through each step so that you may complete it by the end of class. The pattern is entitled, Bali Seascape, and is available at Sarah's Thimble Quilt Shop for $8.50. Kits are also available to purchase for $15. if you wish to make your shell in the same hand dyed batiks as the sample
Cone Wreath
Bev Toole
This gorgeous wreath will be charming wherever you display it, and for any season. Imagine it made up in colors for spring, summer, fall or the holidays. This is a quick and fun project. A little stitching, some folding and you’ll have an unusual three dimensional wreath for a door, wall or table.