We are pleased to offer Happiness 2.0 being taught by Melanie MacDonald, who is an authorized Jacqueline de Jonge instructor again in the new year. We are offering in two options--either Friday classes or Saturday classes due to the demand Join her as you will explore the 13 essential BeColourful techniques through the Happiness 2.0 quilt pattern. The techniques include: paper piecing, creating a centre star, spikes, inset circles, working with templates, second seam allowances, how to get a perfect corner, sashing, flying geese, nesting seams, how to pin baste, how to ease fabrics and how to use fabrics sparingly. Happiness 2.0 finishes at 38 x 38” making it an ideal wall hanging. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, November 23 from 10-3:30 each date While this pattern was designed as an introduction to BeColourful techniques, please note that it is not an introduction to paper-piecing. Class participants should have knowledge of paper-piecing techniques. Need fabric inspiration? Check out this link for colour, yardage, and cutting instructions: https://www.becolourful.com/happiness-20.html

Come and join Marie-Claire for her new quilting skill builder workshop where we will explore the many facets of appliqué. Appliqué is often used to embellish our quilts and there are many ways of doing it. In this workshop, we will explore 7 techniques of appliqué by making samples for future reference.You will also learn about the tools, interfacing etc that can help achieving stunning results. We have some additional classes which have been added for the last minute ideas for gifting

All you need is eight assorted 10" squares to create these two beautiful placemats and table runner. This stunning example of stained glass uses a technique that is pure genius. Clover fusible bias tape creates the stain glass effect so there are no tiny strips to sew into the blocks! This dramatic look is easy to achieve even for a beginner. Come and join in the fun 12in x 36in & 12in x 20in The Creative Grids CGRMT4 is required