Classes
SUMMER AND FALL CLASSES
TERRA FIRMA
This wall hanging design conveys a sense of stability and reliability due to its strong horizontal and vertical format. The addition of the small embellishment lines tends to relax its formality. The colors I chose are all found in nature and are easy to “connect” with – of course you may choose any color combination you wish. Techniques used are simple Log Cabin piecing and basic fusing.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginner to participate. This class makes the top only.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
One Session Class
MONDAY, JUNE 19th – 6 Hours 9:30AM to 4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$60/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
IMPROV TABLE RUNNER
OR WALL HANGING
Learn to cut “curvy” strips and make “quirky” Log Cabin Blocks that are all sewn together as you go. We will also be discussing some color theory techniques using a color wheel. This is fun to make and easier than it looks - definitely a conversation piece!
Skill Level: Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginner to participate. This class makes the top only.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
One Session Class
MONDAY, JULY 10th – 6 Hours 9:30AM to 4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$60/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
MINI ZIPPY POUCH
TWO DATES TO CHOOSE FROM
Back by popular demand! Here’s a nice little pouch you can tuck in your bag, carry sewing supplies to class, hold paper clips in your cubicle; the uses are endless! Make a zillion of them for gifts and yourself. A simple technique for putting in a zipper.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
SUNDAY, JULY 16th – 2 hours 1-3PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th – 2 hours 1-3PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$20/Class for 1 Session – Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
STYLISH MARKET BAG - 2ND CLASS!
When you go to the market, you can buy a flimsy plastic or paper bag from the clerk, or use your own and receive style points along with praise for saving the environment. Win-win!
This is a lined bag with a supple interfacing to give it form without being too rigid. What could be better?
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
One Session Class
MONDAY, JULY 17th - 4 hours 10-3PM - With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
INSPIRATIONAL INTERPRETATION
COLOR THEORY WALL HANGING
If you're unsure about picking out fabrics for a quilt, this class is designed to give you the basics of color theory while creating a nice wall hanging/table runner to take home.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginner to participate. This class makes the top only.
One Session Class
MONDAY, JULY 24th – 6 Hours 9:30AM to 4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$60/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
T-SHIRT QUILT BLOCK
WORKSHOP
It's time to do something about that closet full of T-shirts you can't bear to throw away. Make a T-shirt quilt or throw pillows!
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate. This class is for learning how to make the block only.
One Session Class
MONDAY, JULY 31st – 4 Hours 10AM to 3PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
FRONDS RUNNER
Great as is, fall colors, or even holiday prints. This paper-pieced traditional palm-frond block takes on a modern look with a random turn to each block. In addition, outfitting the fronds in various directional fabrics set against rather busy backgrounds, creates a contrast that visibly projects them forward. If you enjoy paper-piecing or want to learn this technique this is the class for you.
Skill Level: Must be an experienced quilter to participate.
This class makes the top only.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
One Session Class
MONDAY, AUGUST 7th – 6 Hours 9:30AM to 4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$60/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
ZIPPERED POUCH MADE EASY…REALLY!
We all hate putting in zippers – aaarrgghh! Not the way Alys teaches it. Don’t hold off making that personalized makeup, toiletries, or sewing accessories bag.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
MONDAY, AUGUST 14th – 4 hours 10AM – 3PM 1 Hour Lunch
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$40/Class Total for 1 Session – Fabric/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
BLOCKS ON THE GO
Now’s the time to use those solids or modern, geometric fabrics – color or black and white – to make the two bold blocks that create this crisp, tile-like design. Strip-piecing along with chain sewing makes quick work of some of the units in each of the two blocks. Skill Level: Great class for the confident beginner. This class makes the top only.
There will be homework between the two sessions
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
Two Session Class
MONDAYS, AUGUST 21st and 28th– 8 Hours 10AM to 3PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$80/Class - Fabrics/Notions/Pattern Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
KATHY’S FLOWERS
A fun, happy quilt for our summer days. A great quilt to learn or practice piecing with curves and playing with color placement. Completed quilt face we will do in class is approximately 35” square, however, I will show you a larger version in class for inspiration. This class makes the top only.
Skill Level: Must be an experienced quilter to participate. This class makes the top only.
There will be homework between the two sessions.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
Two Session Class
MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 11th and 18th – 8 Hours
10AM to 3PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$80/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
HANGING GARDENS
Every time I look at this, I am reminded of the beautiful plants hanging from Botanical Gardens green houses, bringing calmness to my life. This is a great quilt for using
2½” strips – either a strip package or cutting your own, maybe using some of those fabrics you’ve been saving that blend from one color to the other. In the class, we will be making a throw size, 78” square, top only.
Skill Level: Must be an experienced quilter to participate. This class makes the top only. There will be homework between the two sessions.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
Two Session Class
MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 25th and OCTOBER 2nd – 8 Hours 10AM – 3PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$80/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
NOT-SO-PLAIN VANILLA
ADULT BEGINNING SEWING
Our most popular class! Conquer your fear of needles while creating fun products you can use. Get a jump on learning some projects you can make for gifts.
Two Session Class
MONDAYS, OCTOBER 9th and 16th – 8 Hours
10AM – 3PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$80 Total for 2 Sessions - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
FABRIC ART BOWLS
Create a One-Cloth Wonder bowl. They make wonderful gifts. Use them for keeping track of your keys, displaying fruit, seashells, or just enjoying the look of the fabric.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
One Session Class
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd – 4 Hours 10AM-3PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$40 Total for 1 Session - Book/Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
PEEK-A-BOO BARGELLO QUILT
It's just a bargello quilt. OK, it's more than just a bargello quilt and simpler than it looks.
This quilt uses 2 1/2" strips, getting different effects from this layout: a waterfall, op art, shimmering leaves, or...
In the class, we will be making a throw size, top only.
Skill Level: Must be a confident beginning quilter to participate. There will be homework between the two sessions.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
Two Session Class
MONDAYS, OCTOBER 30th and NOVEMBER 6th – 8 Hours 10AM – 3PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$80/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
CLASS INFORMATION
All classes are on a first come, first-served, pre-paid basis. A waiting list will be maintained in case of cancellations.
Pre-payment is required to reserve your class. We accept all major credit cards, personal checks and cash.
The class fee is not refundable unless the place in the class can be filled off the waiting list.
15% off list on any fabric and notion purchased for the class will be extended to class attendees.
Bring your own machine or reserve one of the stores at no extra charge.
To sign up, please call or email BOLT.
STORE HOURS
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10AM – 5PM
SUNDAY 11AM – 4PM
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707-894-2658
219 NORTH CLOVERDALE BLVD.
CLOVERDALE, CA 95425