The Quilt Barn

Come learn from the queen of batiks!  In this fun and informative class you'll be well on your way to making one of Laurie's most popular patterns, originally from her book Batiks and Beyond, and now sold as an individual pattern.  This quilt looks stunning in batiks but can be made using a blend of your favorite fabrics.  Not only will you learn how to make this intriguing design – her version of a square-inside-another-square, but Laurie's will also share her techniques for combining batiks into a beautiful scrappy quilt.  This class is suitable for the confidant beginner and is offered in 4 sizes.  The pattern, Murky Pond in the Berkshires, is required for class.

Laurie Shifrin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hrs/$45.00

Laurie Shifrin, a Seattle resident, is a favorite teacher and lecturer in the Puget Sound area as well as across the United States.  Her third book, Batik Gems, released in late 2008, is a showcase of her unique quilt designs and her everlasting love of batiks. 

Laurie has authored 2 previous books - Batik Beauties and Batiks and Beyond.  Being a published author opened up the world of international teaching, and she regularly travels around the US and Canada to share her enthusiasm and affinity for batiks, and her no-nonsense quilting tips. Her television appearances include Simply Quilts with Alex Anderson which is still shown in reruns, and more recently a feature on Art Zone, In Studio on The Seattle Channel.

Many quilters know her from her many years as manager of the wonderful Seattle quilt shop, In The Beginning that closed its doors a few years ago. Laurie continues as Technical Editor for In The Beginning publications including books and patterns.

In addition to her new book, Laurie has recently started her own pattern company, Laurie Shifrin Designs, from which 8 new patterns have been released combining batiks with other styles of quilting fabrics.  Murky Pond in the Berkshires and Mango Tango, the  two classes she'll be teaching here, are among these patterns. 

If you thought curves were hard, Laurie gives you an easy, no-piecing technique for adding flanges to the curved edge, then appliquéing the curved pieces to the background, in a class that has been a great hit all over the country!  This project looks great in any style of fabrics, from lush batiks to gorgeous Asian fabrics; from large Kaffe Fasset prints to small geometrics - they all work.  And, even the beginning quilter (with basic rotary and sewing machine skills) can have a great time making this quilt.  It's a project you'll want to make over and over! 

In class, Laurie will share her thoughts on selecting fabrics for a cohesive quilt, and she'll demonstrate the different steps and show many tips streamlining the quilting process.  You will be sewing in class and have your choice of making one of 3 sizes: Crib, Lap or Double/Queen.  The pattern, Mango Tango, is required for class.

                 Saturday                     May 8                  10:00 - 5:00 pm

Laurie Shifrin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hrs/$45.00

This is a unique book that holds your quilt blocks in place on a nice padded surface so they are kept neat and tidy while your attend your classes.  Great for a block of the month class or a $5 Club.  Also great for any applique projects!  Can be made in several sizes to accomodate your blocks.  Come see for yourself all the possibilities. 

             Tuesday                       February   9                    6:00 - 9:00 pm

         or Saturday                       March 20                      10:00 am- 1:00 pm

Denise Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hrs/$20.00             

Say goodbye to the traditional way of making the Kaleidoscope block. No more cutting all those sharp-angled triangles that get eaten in your machine's throat plate. The smart way of piecing the traditional Kaleidoscope block uses a revolutionary template developed by author Sharon Sebrow. Whether creating a block with corners or without, even a beginner will have the same results an experienced quilter will enjoy when making a Kaleidoscope the Smart Way.                   

               Thursday                  February 11                 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Pam Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hrs/$20.00

This truly is a crazy class.  You take one fabric, cut it into just one shape and resew it back together again to make a unique one-of-a-kind quilt.  This is truly a one-block wonder.  You will love this unusual method of designing and creating quilts.  A wonderful use for the large floral or novelty print that you just don't know how to use it.  Come play.  "One-Block Wonder" book is required.

                 Thursday             March 4                 6:00 - 9:00 pm

    Pam Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hrs/$20.00

    Pam Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hrs/$20.00

New Ways to Indulge Your Passion for French Braid Quilts
• 8 all-new projects feature lots of spectacular new ways to French braid your quilts
• New shapes and sizes: wallhangings, table runners, multi-sided table toppers, and Christmas tree skirts
• New ways to use French braids: borders, variable-width and star-shapes, or with appliqué and variegated fabrics
• Spectacular new color palettes with big, bold prints

Take your French braid quilts in dramatic new directions with this sequel to the bestselling French Braid Quilts. You'll love the new shapes and sizes, new techniques, and bold new colors. You'll also love what hasn't changed-the fast strip piecing and crystal-clear instructions that have made French braid quilts a favorite style for thousands of quilters.

    Pam Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hrs/$20.00

Introducing Fun & Done! Quilting. Satisfy your need for speed with an easy quilt-as-you-go technique! This exciting new piecing method allows you to complete the quilting as you assemble each block. Sew the blocks together, and you’re done! Now that’s fun. No more unfinished quilt tops.  While making this quilt, I discovered alot of tips that will make this quilt fun and accurate for you.  Come learn with me.

                      Tuesday                      April 13                 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Pam Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 hrs/$20.00

The perfect companion for a day on the go!  Loaded with 10 inside pockets that you can custom fit to your needs.  Choose short or long fabric handles, or indulge in gorgeous fashion handles.  Easy bag to make with just a few little tricks that make this bag perfect.  Pattern to be purchased.  Choose either the Miranda Day Bag or the NEW Mini Miranda Bag!

                     Saturday                  January 30                      2:00 - 5:00 pm

        or           Sunday                     March 7                       1:00 - 4:00 pm

    Pam Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 hrs/$20.00