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You'll enjoy some of the fun classes we offer - from quilt making crazy quilts, thread painting to silk ribbon embroidery, short projects or long, we offer classes for all skill levels and at various times of the day and year. We also engage exceptional teachers to provide you the student unique opportunities to learn new skills.

Class Schedule for Fall 2007
Quilts'n'Stitches
Susan Morehouse
970 472-5916

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Classes being taught  by Susan Morehouse at The Presser Foot
 2111 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, 970 484-1094


Beginning Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Learn the basic techniques of this increasingly popular style of embroidery. You will learn several stitches as you make a floral bouquet sampler.
Click  HERE  to see class sample.


Stack and Whack
Learn this fun technique and transform your fabric into new and unexpected kaleidoscope designs! You will never look at fabric the same way again!
Time:
Monday October 1st and October 8th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


Fractured Kimono
Learn this great technique for a fabulous large scale print. Makes a super art quilt without the stress!
Time: Friday October 5th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Convergence
Learn this super technique developed by Ricky Tims to make your own art quilt. A great way to have fun with fabric!
Time: Thursday October 18th and October 25th 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Silk Ribbon Foxgloves Pillow
Make this beautiful pillow (or framed piece) using dimensional silk ribbon embroidery with some basic stitches. A great gift idea! Kits will be available at class for $65.00 that includes all the materials required for the project.
Time: Friday October 19th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click  HERE  to see class sample.


Embroidered Wool Blanket
Make this beautiful hand embroidered blanket so popular in Australia for babies and just for! You will learn a variety of embroidery stitches for the design using silk and wool threads. Completion of the blanket with a fabric border and backing will be demonstrated. Make a special heirloom for your loved one!
Time: Friday October 26th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., $30.00.
Click  HERE  to see class sample.


Peter Rabbit and Friends
This is a great little quilt for baby using the beautiful Beatrix Potter fabrics. This little quilt stitches up in no time so come and give it a whirl with your favorite characters from childhood.
Time: Tuesday October 23rd, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Click  HERE  to see class sample.


Crazy Quilt Vest
Using a basic vest pattern we will make crazy patchwork to embellish by hand and then stitch together as a vest. A great fall wardrobe item.
Time: Tuesday October 30th 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Victorian Crazy Quilt Ornaments
Make these great ornaments for your own tree or give them as unique gifts! A fun start to the holiday décor.
Time: Saturday November 3rd, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click  HERE  to see class sample.


The French Braid Quilt
If you missed this class this summer here is your opportunity now! A beautiful quilt using the French Braid technique and gradated fabric colors.
Time: Monday November 5th & 12th, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Click  HERE  to see class sample.


Classes to be held at Susan's Place
Fort Collins, CO
970 472-5916

Brazilian Embroidery Quilt Sampler
June 23rd, September 15th & December 8th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Silk Ribbon Renaissance
 Come join us for the ribbon embroidery stitching extravaganza! We are going to be stitching the cover project on Helen Eriksson's beautiful book. Helen is making the gilded vase for us and I will have all the necessary ribbons to order as you go. This is an exquisite project and one to stretch and strengthen your ribbon embroidery skills!
Time: 2nd Friday of month beginning September 14th.
Class Fee: $40.00 Book required
Click  HERE  to see class sample.


A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery
Join us for Di Van Niekerks latest composition from her new book. An extraordinary piece combining silk ribbon embroidery, thread painting and stumpwork.
Time: We will meet the First Saturday of every OTHER month beginning October 6th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $40.00, book required.
Click  HERE  to see class sample.


The Needle Book
Another gorgeous project from Helen Eriksson's book. We will make this exquisite needle book to keep track of all your needles and look beautiful doing it. This is an opportunity to get creative and make the book your very own.
Time: Saturday October 20th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Class fee: $40.00, book required.


Penelope Rose
Stitch the lovely Penelope Rose in luscious silk ribbon on black velvet. Another one of Helen Eriksson's designs. This project is much easier than it looks.
Class Fee: $40.00,
Kit for project is $65.00


Ongoing classes at Susan's Place - You can join any time!

His Majesty the Tree First Sunday of each month 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Crazy Quilt Club Second Thursday of each month, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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