Winter Class Schedule
Class samples on display at the shop.  Come on by!

*** Remember, you can always schedule a private class ***
Choose one of the classes currently offered, one of the suggested classes below,
or a technique/project you've always wanted to learn. 
We'd be happy to set up a sewing class for your children or grandchildren.
Most popular classes:
Ann Sikes' Gummi Dots or Spiral Table Runner
Barb Goodlock's 5 yd. Quilt or her Purse class
Cyble Magness' Flowing Ribbons or her Appliqué class
Mimi Braniff's Easy Log Cabin or her Free Motion 1 class

*** We're also offering private knitting lessons (by Barb Goodlock) ***
or crocheting lessons (by Jo Snider) ***

*** Does your latest project need a "jump start"?  Are your UFO's threatening to invade?  ***
Or would you just like some quilting companionship?
Come escape the heat, bring your sewing "stuff" and spend the day at Golden Needles & Quilts!
 Bring a friend or come by yourself!
Call to reserve your time and space.
$5.00/day

*** Contact the shop to schedule and for details!! ***
361-729-7873 or jeanne@quiltscapes.com

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Sign up for Ann Sikes new classes at the Golden Needles & Quilts booth
at the Rockport Quilt Show, January 28-29, 2012.

Potato Chip Scarf
February 10, Friday, 9:30 - ???
$15. Teacher: Barb Goodlock
Adv. Beginner and above
Have fun learning to knit this pretty, flirty scarf!

Sew Charming Purse
February 13, Monday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Barb Goodlock
Intermediate to Advanced
Nice large bag with lots of pockets.

Tennessee Waltz
February 14, Tuesday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Jan Svatek
Adv. Beginner to Advanced
Pattern created with two pieced blocks: a star pattern with a snowball block.
Jan's beautiful samples with reproductions fabrics are at the shop. Come by and see!

Starfire Quilt
February 15, Wednesday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Cyble Magness
Adv. Beginner to Advanced
Bright, fun quilt!

Watch Your Step
February 16, Thursday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Cyble Magness
Beginner to Advanced
Fun strip piecing! Great way to use up you scraps!

Advanced Free Motion Quilting
February 17, Friday, 9:30-3:30
$25. Teacher: Mimi Braniff
Intermediate to Advanced.
Add texture, dimension, and movement to your blocks and backgrounds.
Students must be comfortable with machine quilting and want a challenge.

"A Little Something" Jacket
February 18, Saturday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Cyble Magness
Beginners to Advanced.
Learn how to make this easy jacket with cotton or rayon fabric.
*** Full ***

Quilted Sweatshirt Jacket
February 20, Monday, AND February 22, Wednesday, 10:00 - 4:00
$45, Teacher: Marcia Chamberlin
Beginner to Advanced
Two day class
Make this jacket by piecing onto a sweatshirt!

Foundation Crazy 12 Patch
February 23, Thursday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Cyble Magness
Great for beginners!
Learn how to piece on a foundation using strips.
*** Full ***

Really Free Motion Machine Quilting
February 24, Friday, 9:00-3:30
$25. Teacher: Mimi Braniff
Adv. Beginners to Advanced.
Tired of the same old stipple? Try machine quilting the really free motion way with no drawn lines. Students will learn at least 10 different ways to quilt and add texture to their quilt projects. Students will leave with a notebook full of samples they can use for future reference. This class is for any level, beginner to advanced

Twister Quilt
February 27, Monday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25 Teacher: Barb Goodlock
Beginner to Advanced

T-Shirt Quilt
February 28, Tuesday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Barb Goodlock
Adv. Beginner to Advanced

Easy Log Cabin
February 29, Wednesday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Mimi Braniff
Beginners to Advanced

Foundation Crazy 12 Patch
March 8, Thursday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Cyble Magness
Great for beginners!
Learn how to piece on a foundation using strips.

9-Patch Pizzazz
March 10, Saturday, 9:30 - 3:30
OR March 26, Monday, 9:30-3:30
$25. Teacher: Ann Sikes
Beginners
Using 9-Patch Pizzazz by Judy Sisneros, create a lap quilt. A great way to use those beautiful large-scale prints you couldn't resist buying and don't want to cut up.

Beginning Quilting - The 5 Yard Quilt
March 12, Monday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Barb Goodlock
Beginner
This class is for anyone who wants to try quilting. You will learn the basics of rotary cutting, making blocks and matching seams. You should be able to complete or almost complete your quilt in the class. We will have cutters, mats and rulers for you to borrow. Come prepared to have fun but watch out for the fabric addiction disease. It's catching and almost incurable!

Sweatshirt Jacket/Vest
March 14, Wednesday, 9:30 - 3:30
OR March 28, Wednesday, 9:30-3:30
$25. Teacher: Ann Sikes

Beginning 3-yard Quilt
March 15, Thursday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Cyble Magness
Beginners

Gumball Quilt
March 19, Monday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Ann Sikes

 Liberated Quiltmaking
March 20, Tuesday, 9:30 - 3:00
$25. Teacher: Mimi Braniff
Intermediate to Advanced.
Teaches easy ways to liven up your quilts, found in Liberated Quiltmaking 2 book. Wonkify your favorite blocks: churn dash, flying geese and log cabin are some of the ones being used.

Bali High Strip Quilt
March 21, Wednesday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Ann Sikes

Foundation Crazy 12 Patch
March 22, Thursday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Cyble Magness
Great for beginners!
Learn how to piece on a foundation using strips.

Kaleidoscope
April 10, Tuesday, 9:30 - 3:30
$25. Teacher: Ann Sikes
Adv. Beginner to Advanced
Fun stack 'n whack quilt!

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CLASS DETAILS:
The above classes are offered at $25 each (unless otherwise noted),
with purchase of fabric at Golden Needles.
An additional $10 will be added to the class fee if you bring your own fabric.

A supply list will be provided for each class.
You must provide your own sewing machine (in good working order).
We're offering a discount on any Janome machine
purchased for classes.
Please come visit the shop for more details.

*** Please Note:  Payment for the class must be made in full at the time you sign up.  ***
Please pay cash or make checks out to the teacher, not the shop. 

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PRIVATE CLASSES
Let us know what you're interested in and
we'll schedule a class for your group (min. 4).
Private Class Ideas:
Purses, Pajamas, Boxers, Aprons . . .
Basic sewing for Adults and Kids of all ages
Any of our classes: Free Motion, Beginning Quilting,
Paper Piecing, One Block Wonder, Knitting, Crocheting . . .

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We're excited to be offering these classes and workshops,
and would love suggestions for future classes.
Just contact Jeanne or any of the teachers at:
jeanne@quiltscapes.com, 361-729-7873 or come by and visit!

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Class Policies - Payment in full is required at the time you sign up for the class.  Please pay cash or make checks out to the teacher, not the shop. 
Golden Needles & Quilts will have all of your sewing needs. We may need to make some adjustments depending on class size.
Please Note - All classes, prices, dates and offerings are subject to change without notice.

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