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​Quilt As You Go ... And More!  
Explore the basic quilt-as-you-go technique with sashing. 
During Day 1 of this class, students will: 
  • Learn how to prepare blocks
  • Learn how to join blocks to make rows and join rows to make a quilt
  • Learn how to add different types of borders
  • Learn how to apply a reversible binding to the edge of the quilt
During Day 2 of this class, students will:
  • Learn various techniques to join blocks (i.e. disappearing, pieced and wide sashing)
  • Learn how to complete blocks without sashing
  • Learn several techniques to piece and quilt the blocks in one step to make reversible quilts
  • Learn which patterns adapt to the quilt-as-you-go method
Dates and Times:  Saturday, September 7, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AND Sunday, September 8, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Instructor:  Linda Hurd
Cost:  $150.00

Athabasca
Description:  Join Wayne Kollinger using his Athabasca pattern to put together a rather delightful and colourful quilt.  The sample quilt has a warm "autumn" feel to it, but you can personalize it as you see fit and come up with a variety of results.  It's all in the placement of the block and the use of the fabric, which Wayne will discuss in class.  
Dates and Times:  Sunday, September 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. AND Sunday, September 22, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor:  Wayne Kollinger
Cost:  $100.00
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Borders and Bindings
Description:  Join the "Binding Lady" Gail Robinson to learn how to finish your quilts using various border techniques including a normal, mitered, reversible, flanged, two-tone/scrappy border, and then learn how to bind them as if you were entering a judged show!  Each participant will be required to bring five 12" x 12" quilt sandwiches to get some hands-on experience.  
Dates and Times:  Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Instructor:  Gail Robinson
Cost:  $75.00

Sunshine Wristlet
Description:  This Sunshine Wristlet is a fabulous carry along wallet/purse for any occasion.  It is fashionable in its size, yet versatile to carry what you need for your supermarket trips!  
Dates and Times:  Saturday, October 5, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:  Christina Waldner
Cost:  $100.00

Tiki Tote
Description:  Joanne Deaver will guide you through the making of this very versatile bag.  It's great for groceries, as a catch-all, or a book bag.  Love it!  
Dates and Times:  Sunday, October 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructor:  Joanne Deaver
Cost:  $75.00

Large Quick Curve Ruler
Description:  The large Quick Curve Ruler is fun to play with!  Linda will guide you through some of the perils and pitfalls of sewing curves to allow you to create some incredible projects.  
Dates and Times:  Saturday, October 12, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:  Linda Hurd
Cost:  $100.00

Dresden Village
Description: You've heard this called also the Dresden Neighbourhood.  Whatever you want to call it, let Linda Hurd assist you in learning how to improvise the Dresden ruler to create a full neighbourhood of fun!  
Dates and Times:  Saturday, October 26, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AND Sunday, October 27, 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Instructor:  Linda Hurd
Cost:  $150.00

Bragg Creek
Description:  Wayne is back again to guide you in making his Bragg Creek quilt.  As you've seen in the store, this pattern truly looks different depending on the placement of the fabric and the blocks.  Can't wait to see how the blocks come together.  
Dates and Times:  Sundays, November 3 and 17, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Instructor:  Wayne Kollinger
Cost:  $100.00

Walking Foot Quilting and Beyond
Description:  Want to move beyond "Stitch in the Ditch" with your walking foot?  Want to test the water with something less "safe"?  Come and explore the simple elegant designs and texture of walking foot quilting on your domestic machine.  Walking foot quilting is a great way to finish your projects.  In class, students will: explore various geometric designs (linear, circles and grids); learn how to adjust built-in machine stitches to use as quilting stitches; learn to adapt free-motion quilting designs for walking foot quilting; learn how to transfer designs; learn the order of quilting for best results>  Join Linda Hurd to learn that walking foot quilting isn't limited to a series of straight lines, and get ready to finish your projects!  
Dates and Times:  Saturday, November 9, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor:  Linda Hurd
Cost:  $75.00 per day

Christmas Banner
Description:  Wayne Kollinger will lead you in making a Christmas banner using a sampling of his many methods for lettering.  Watch for the sample to arrive in our store soon!  
Dates and Times:  Saturday, November 16, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor:  Wayne Kollinger
Cost:  $100.00

Quilt As You Go ... And More!  -- REPEAT
Due to the overwhelming requests for this class, we will be doing the Quilt as You Go again! 
Explore the basic quilt-as-you-go technique with sashing. 
During Day 1 of this class, students will: 
  • Learn how to prepare blocks
  • Learn how to join blocks to make rows and join rows to make a quilt
  • Learn how to add different types of borders
  • Learn how to apply a reversible binding to the edge of the quilt
During Day 2 of this class, students will:
  • Learn various techniques to join blocks (i.e. disappearing, pieced and wide sashing)
  • Learn how to complete blocks without sashing
  • Learn several techniques to piece and quilt the blocks in one step to make reversible quilts
  • Learn which patterns adapt to the quilt-as-you-go method
Dates and Times:  Saturday, November 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AND Sunday, November 24, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Instructor:  Linda Hurd
Cost:  $150.00

Mod Mod Star
Description:  The original pattern is Lucky Star by Atkinson Designs.  We needed a quick pattern for a Care Quilt for a colleague, so turned the star into a square and modified the size to fit a 60" wide back.  We refer to the new pattern as Modified, Modified Atkinson Star, but think calling it Mod, Mod Squares makes a bit more sense.  I can make a pattern with fabric requirements for the Mod Mod Square in the two sizes.  Baby (42"x56") and Throw (56"x70"), both sizes which will accommodate a 60" wide backing.  This pattern will work well with fat quarters, yardage, or scraps.  It is a quilt in a day, for those that want to add yet another project to their pile before Christmas.  
Dates and Times: Nov. 30th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Instructors: Karen Duncan and Patti Williamson
Cost:  $100.00

Get to Know your New Bernina
Instructor:  Cathy Forsyth
Cost:  Free if you bought your Bernina from Pinheads, otherwise there will be a cost associated for the orientation. 
Times:  Please phone to schedule a time that best suits your schedule and the classroom schedule.  Bring your machine and all its accessories.  

CLASSES TO WATCH FOR IN 2020

Paperless Paper Piecing
Description:  This is a great way to learn paper piecing, without having to remove all the papers from the back!  Linda Hurd teaches this technique class, which builds on additional classes coming up this fall ... think New York Beauty block.    
Dates and Times:  TBD
Instructor:  Linda Hurd
Cost:  $100.00

Birthstone of the Month
Description:  Join certified Gem Affiliate, Allison Spence, to learn how to sew these beautiful birthstone blocks.  Each month will focus on a challenge technique (a trick and tip for sewing each block) with plenty of time to sew!
Dates and Times:  TBD
Instructor:  Allison Spence
Cost:  TBD


Mark Your Calendars
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"A Celebration of Quilts", Airdrie and District Quilt Guild Quilt Show 2019
Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Featuring over 100 quilts, merchant mall, silent miniature quilt auction, door prizes, tea room and more.  Don't forget to purchase a $2.00 raffle ticket on the queen-size quilt -- proceeds towards Airdrie & District Hospice Society and Airdrie & District Quilt Guild Charity.   You won't want to miss this one -- make sure to mark your calendars to enjoy some amazing local talent.  
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