Classes
Beginning Quilting
Join Cathy to learn the fabulous creative world of quilting. Participants will learn fabric selection, cutting, sewing, quilting (with a walking foot) and binding. Everything you need to create a beautiful work of heart!
Cost: $ 200.00
Join Cathy to learn the fabulous creative world of quilting. Participants will learn fabric selection, cutting, sewing, quilting (with a walking foot) and binding. Everything you need to create a beautiful work of heart!
Cost: $ 200.00
Embroidery Day
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE
Bring in your embroidery machine and let's learn a new technique every month. Each month represents a stand-alone project which will be be advertised in advance. NOTE: There will be a fee for download of designs.
Cost: $ FREE
Free Motion Mastery in 30 Days
This method was designed for free motion scaredy cats but the technique is also valuable for more experienced quilters! You will gain confidence in both you and your machine, while building your beautiful free motion skills and creating your very own quilt, one block at a time. The blocks will be joined using a quilt as you go technique………..including a mitre! Give me 30 days and you will have a spectacular new quilt to show off your new found free motion quilting skills! Based on the book by Ranae Merrill (available through Amazon and required for the class) participants will learn to get comfortable with Free Motion Quilting techniques while constructing a small lap-size quilt. Technique class has been spread over a number of weeks to allow participants to work through required homework.
Cost: $ 200.00
This method was designed for free motion scaredy cats but the technique is also valuable for more experienced quilters! You will gain confidence in both you and your machine, while building your beautiful free motion skills and creating your very own quilt, one block at a time. The blocks will be joined using a quilt as you go technique………..including a mitre! Give me 30 days and you will have a spectacular new quilt to show off your new found free motion quilting skills! Based on the book by Ranae Merrill (available through Amazon and required for the class) participants will learn to get comfortable with Free Motion Quilting techniques while constructing a small lap-size quilt. Technique class has been spread over a number of weeks to allow participants to work through required homework.
Cost: $ 200.00
Jerry Sneakers
Join Pinheads in this 1 day class where you will learn how to make fabric sneakers using SneakerKit soles and insoles. We will use a method developed and taught by pattern designer, Tara Sinclair of UhOh Creations, called "Jerry Sneakers". This method will teach you how to make the sneaker's outer pieces with quilting and finished seam edges. This means no raw edges and no seam binding! We will complete one sneaker in class, giving you the skills you need to make your second at home. To make the best use of your class time, there will be some class prep involved -- the pre-quilting of your exterior shoe fabric. You will also learn to use the "Sewing Awl" with a built in needle, that is included in the price of your kit. This Sewing Awl will be set up with thread in either black or white, depending on the colour of your soles. The Sewing Awls, which will go home with you, will be waiting for you in class! Class will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at The Woodside Seniors Association hall located at 411 Woodside Drive NW, Airdrie. Students should come prepared to leave their outside shoes at the door -- slippers suggested. Working knowledge of your sewing machine is a must! Upon confirmation of registration, students are requested to email cathy@pinheadsquilting.ca to indicate shoe size, sole colour, and grommet finish. Registrations and orders placed past March 28 will be the responsibility of the student involved to order and ensure product arrives in time for the class.
Cost: $ 125.00
Join Pinheads in this 1 day class where you will learn how to make fabric sneakers using SneakerKit soles and insoles. We will use a method developed and taught by pattern designer, Tara Sinclair of UhOh Creations, called "Jerry Sneakers". This method will teach you how to make the sneaker's outer pieces with quilting and finished seam edges. This means no raw edges and no seam binding! We will complete one sneaker in class, giving you the skills you need to make your second at home. To make the best use of your class time, there will be some class prep involved -- the pre-quilting of your exterior shoe fabric. You will also learn to use the "Sewing Awl" with a built in needle, that is included in the price of your kit. This Sewing Awl will be set up with thread in either black or white, depending on the colour of your soles. The Sewing Awls, which will go home with you, will be waiting for you in class! Class will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at The Woodside Seniors Association hall located at 411 Woodside Drive NW, Airdrie. Students should come prepared to leave their outside shoes at the door -- slippers suggested. Working knowledge of your sewing machine is a must! Upon confirmation of registration, students are requested to email cathy@pinheadsquilting.ca to indicate shoe size, sole colour, and grommet finish. Registrations and orders placed past March 28 will be the responsibility of the student involved to order and ensure product arrives in time for the class.
Cost: $ 125.00
Luminary
This quilt is so much fun to sew and if I dare say, it’s a little addicting! This is a modern take on a more traditional quilt star, but uses such a fun modern technique for making the star. You will hoover through your scraps like never before! Or you can also use a jelly roll or layer cake………we’ll talk. ???? We will explore the best use of color and value while choosing the best fabrics to get the look you want for this quilt! I can hardly wait to make another one with you!
Cost: $ 150.00
This quilt is so much fun to sew and if I dare say, it’s a little addicting! This is a modern take on a more traditional quilt star, but uses such a fun modern technique for making the star. You will hoover through your scraps like never before! Or you can also use a jelly roll or layer cake………we’ll talk. ???? We will explore the best use of color and value while choosing the best fabrics to get the look you want for this quilt! I can hardly wait to make another one with you!
Cost: $ 150.00
Open Sew Day
Participants will have an opportunity for a "sew-cial" day with like-minded sewist. This is a great opportunity to finish outstanding projects, or be awestruck at others projects!
Cost: $ FREE
Participants will have an opportunity for a "sew-cial" day with like-minded sewist. This is a great opportunity to finish outstanding projects, or be awestruck at others projects!
Cost: $ FREE
Square Peg, Round Hole
This was a class presented at Quilt Canada last year by the author of the pattern Paul Leger. Such a great pattern offering lots of opportunity to waltz through your scrap bin and pick out your favourite pieces while exploring the joyous freedom of randomness……ohhhhh, such a scary thought for our usual OCD quilting selves! Let’s get your quilting savvy on with a few special “Linda” techniques you can add to your quilting knowledge toolbox. Round up your scraps and let the fun begin!
Cost: $ 200.00
This was a class presented at Quilt Canada last year by the author of the pattern Paul Leger. Such a great pattern offering lots of opportunity to waltz through your scrap bin and pick out your favourite pieces while exploring the joyous freedom of randomness……ohhhhh, such a scary thought for our usual OCD quilting selves! Let’s get your quilting savvy on with a few special “Linda” techniques you can add to your quilting knowledge toolbox. Round up your scraps and let the fun begin!
Cost: $ 200.00
Twisted Lone Star
This is a new twist on a classic Lone Star pattern. Sheila Scott will show you the technique -- the rest is up to you!
Cost: $ 150.00
This is a new twist on a classic Lone Star pattern. Sheila Scott will show you the technique -- the rest is up to you!
Cost: $ 150.00
Classroom Policies
Participation is not confirmed until payment has been received by Pinheads. Upon confirmation of participation, class requirements will be distributed.
- Class fees are refundable only in the form of a store credit, unless previous arrangements have been made.
- Class participants should bring the following to class every week: sewing machine, rotary cutter and mat, quilting ruler, thread, straight pins, stitch ripper, measuring tape, small scissors, safety pins, walking foot to fit your machine. Other supplies may be requested by the instructor. Please ensure your sewing machine is in good working order and that you know how to thread it.
- Supplies will be additional to the class fee unless otherwise stated.
- Class participants will be offered a 10 percent discount towards class supplies.
- Class participants are asked to pre-purchase class supplies so that classes can start on time.
- Cell phones should be put to silent or vibrate mode; phone conversations should be kept to a minimum so as not to disrupt the class.
- Participants are welcome to bring water bottles and non-greasy, non-sticky snacks.