Arts & Crafts

You do not have to be a great writer to write about your life; all you need is the desire to do so.  Writing allows you to make peace with decisions and choices made throughout your life, and by documenting your life’s story; you leave behind your legacy that can be read by future generations, family members, and friends.

Student should bring enthusiasm, a love of writing, journal or notebook and a pen!

Haven’t you always wondered how this was done?? In this class you will learn to properly tear down a chair, align fabric, cut out patterns to match, stitch on a commercial machine, make repairs to the frame, tie springs, add padding and apply the new material in the proper sequence.

Students will need to bring an upholstery tack puller, scissors for cutting fabric, upholstered chair to work on, 5-7.5 yards of upholstery fabric (do not need for first class) electric stapler (if you have one and don’t forget the extension cord or air hose for your particular stapler), plyers, rubber mallet. Learn some of the ‘tricks of the trade’ from an expert!

* Lab fee of $22 payable to instructor at start of class*

Do you like to get creative with your painting? Did you know that you can paint with lots of alternatives to a paint brush? Have you tried q-tips or straws to make shapes? Have you tried sponges or plastic bags to make texture? In this fun class we will help you explore your inner adventurist in painting techniques!

Students should bring their open mind and adventurous spirit!

*Lab fee of $10 payable to instructor at start of class*

Create elegant cloth napkins to jazz up any dinner party theme.  They also make beautiful breadbasket cloths or pair with a set of wine glasses for a great housewarming gift. This easy sew and turn method will create perfectly mitered corners every time.  Napkins can easily be embellished for a more decorative appeal or remain simple and practical for everyday use.

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TOOLS:

Sewing machine in good working order with new sharp needle

            ¼” foot or walking foot

            Matching thread and bobbin

Rotary cutter with sharp blade, mat and ruler (18” or larger)

Iron and ironing surface (spray bottle with water or Best Press Stablizer helpful)

Pins

Small scissors for snipping threads and trimming off fabric corners

Turner or poker (knitting needles, letter openers etc. work well) for corners

Fabric marker (visible on the fabric you use)

Small quilting ruler or square

Optional: Needle and decorative thread for hand embroidery embellishments.

FABRIC:

1 – 14” X 14” inside complimentary fabric per napkin

1 – 18” X 18” outside focus fabric per napkin

Note:  1 yard of each inside and outside complimentary fabric would be needed to make 6  

             napkins.

            2  fat complimentary fat quarters will make one napkin

Questions may be directed to instructor, Patty by email:  Patty@B2Bquilting.com