Classes
CREATE THIS SPRING AND SUMMER
WITH CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
SEW TOGETHER BAG
This versatile little bag has three zippered pockets and four open pockets that are all held together by a zipper that forms two handles. A great little bag to keep all your essentials together and organized whether traveling, taking a sewing class, and much more – believe me, you will find many uses. It can be made with just one fabric or from multiple fabrics as I have done. It’s a fun bag to make and have - I know you will enjoy it!
Finished Bag Size 10" x 5" x 5"
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAY, JUNE 3rd – 5 Hours 10AM-4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions/Pattern Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
Pattern: Sew Together Bag ©️ Designed by Sew Demented
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SIMPLE SUMMER APRON
Break out a nice, clean apron, and let everyone know you made it yourself! Heck, make some for gifts, too!
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate. Pattern provided.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAY, JUNE 17th – 3 Hours 10AM-2PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$30/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
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BINDING MADE EASY
Really, it's not that hard when you learn the tricks from Alys! Bring a quilt ready to bind, or learn from our sample, and we'll get you doing it in no time!
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
MONDAY JUNE 24th -3 Hours 10AM-2PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$30/Class
Alys Hay, Instructor
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SERENDIPITY QUILTED BAG
Guess what? Summer is here. This is a perfect bag to have on hand because of it’s size, 18” x 20” x 6”. Makes it great to carry all those towels to the beach or pool, or supplies for those camp outs, or filled full of fabric for your retreat excursion or class, etc., etc.. We will be making a simple 15” square quilt block to add a little “pizzaz” to the front of your bag, making it unique from all the other bags in the world today. I used fabric from Kaffe Fassett, but please use your preference. You will find it’s a great bag to have on hand “just in case”.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginner to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAY, JULY 8th – 5 Hours 10AM-4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
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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 14th – 2 hours 1-3PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4th – 2 hours 1-3PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$20/Class – Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
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BASKET WEAVE
TABLE RUNNER/WALL HANGING
Using striped or directional print fabrics, you will create an optical illusion design that appears over and under the perpendicular rectangles, thus a “Basket Weave”.
On a special note: I previously taught this class to make a full-size quilt. However, in this class one of the students wanted to make a table runner instead of the quilt and instead of the multi-colors I used, she did it in black and white, (see photo). I was so inspired and with her permission have decided to have this class using black and white and a little smaller, (14” x 53”). It is fairly easy to make once you learn the “trick” for piecing together and of course you can use any colors you wish but must be striped or have a directional print as mentioned.
Thank you Priscilla Abercrombie for your inspiration and creativity!
Skill Level: Must be an intermediate level machine quilter to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAY, JULY 22nd 5 Hours 10AM-4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class Makes the Runner Top Only
$40/Class – Fabric/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
Above Photo: Runner by Barbara Derringer
Photo Below: Runner by Priscilla Abercrombie
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY
TABLE RUNNER/WALL HANGING
A quick quilting project to sew up for the holidays. The Christmas Tree Table Runner may be made in four sizes: Small 12” by 35” (shown); Medium 12” by 45”; Large 12” by 55”; and Extra Large 12” by 65”. In class, students will complete the size of their choice. Time permitting, students also will learn the “envelope” technique of completing a quilt without using binding.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginning quilter to participate. Pattern provided.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAY, JULY 29th - 5 Hours 10AM to 4PM - With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class Makes the Quilt Top Only
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
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TALL PINES
WALL HANGING
Debbie's store sample attracted lots of requests for a class, so here you go! This class makes the top only. 20" x 44".
Skill Level: Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginning quilter to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAY, AUGUST 12th 5 Hours 10AM-4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions/Pattern Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
Pattern: Tall Pines ©️ Designer: Sandi Irish, The Irish Chain
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CATS IN PAJAMAS PILLOW
BY ELIZABETH HARTMAN
Make pajamas for these cozy cats using your favorite fat quarters. Everything is pieced using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing! Students will complete one Cats in Pajamas block (approximately 15” by 17”) in class.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginning quilter to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19th 5 Hours 10AM-4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions/Pattern Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
Pattern: Cats in Pajamas ©️ Designed by Elizabeth Hartman
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DISAPPEARING NINE-PATCH
A favorite beginner’s quilt, the Disappearing Nine-Patch may be made in multiple sizes and combinations. This class will teach the technique and will feature a throw-sized quilt (54” by 72”). Students may make other sizes of their choice. This class makes the top only. Sashing can be added, time permitting.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginning quilter to participate. Pattern provided.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th 5 Hours 10AM-4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
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A LITTLE SOMETHIN' JACKET
Breeze into the season in this carefree layer of pure casual elegance! The jacket has a slightly flared 3/4 length sleeve or full-length sleeve and is designed to move easily from work to weekend. The front edge is self-faced. Just fold, press, stitch for quick, easy construction. This is truly a project made in less than a day! Whether 22-1/2" or 25-1/2" finished length, this feminine silhouette is as comfortable as it is stylish!
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th 5 Hours 10AM-4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions/Pattern Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
Pattern: A Little Somethin' Jacket ©️ CNT Pattern Co.
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SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT
MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY TWICE NICE
SEWING MACHINE RESTORATIONS
Dave from Twice Nice Shoppe is a fixture at most quilt shows in California, exhibiting his beautiful and many-colored Featherweights.
Bring your Featherweight to this class and:
Learn to oil and lubricate your machine – we’ll take the covers off and you’ll see how your Featherweight works.
Lighting, electrical, motor belts, setting tension, cleaning your Featherweight and case.
The basics – Learn to thread your Featherweight, wind a bobbin, change the needle, clear thread jams, and more problem-solving techniques, including changing feet and attachments.
Dave will show you simple techniques for freshening up the appearance of your machine and carrying case. Dave brings everything you need for the class; you’ll take home a folder that includes color photos of all the machine oil and lubrication points. Students must bring their machine, foot control and power cord. Oil, lubricant, feet and attachments are available for sale after class.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 11AM-3PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$85/Class
Dave Trebotich, Instructor
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JELLY ROLL RUG
Jazz up your studio, bathroom or kitchen with a throw rug made from 2 1/2" strips! A great use of leftovers in your stash, or pick up a strip set with coordinated fabrics. 30" x 40" oval rug.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut.
MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 30th and OCTOBER 7th 5 Hours Each 10AM-4PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Two Session Class
$60/Class - Fabrics/Notions/Pattern Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
Pattern: Jelly Roll Rug ©️ RJ Designs
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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
CLOSED MONDAY
707-894-2658
219 NORTH CLOVERDALE BLVD.
CLOVERDALE, CA 95425