Quilters’ Paradise Class Schedule
We are excited to announce the return to in-person classes for 2021!
We are partnering with the Lumberyard Arts Center in Baldwin City
and thank them for use of their classroom for some classes.
Be sure to check where your class will be held before heading to the shop.
Our teachers:We are excited to announce the return to in-person classes for 2021!
We are partnering with the Lumberyard Arts Center in Baldwin City
and thank them for use of their classroom for some classes.
Be sure to check where your class will be held before heading to the shop.
Liz Granberg-Jerome, a very creative and talented quilter with over 50 years of sewing experience, teaches a wide variety of classes at Quilters' Paradise. A few of her favorites that will be offered again are Beginning Quilting--a series of six technique classes; Fusible Applique; One Block Wonder and Hexified Panel Quilts; and Introduction to Free Motion Quilting.
Laura Davids, a talented quilter and maker, brings a range of different classes that feature making of various bags, tuffets, painted barn blocks, and more!
Sharon Vesecky, Quilters' Paradise owner and experienced quilter, offers classes on hand quilting, as well as various projects based on patterns in the shop.
Cheryl Travis, a talented crafter and quilter who enjoys sharing her passion with others.
Kathleen Thomas, a fabric landscape artist who has taught previously at the Lumberyard Arts Center.
Angie Spielman, a fairly new quilter who is sharing her newfound talents with area youth and adults alike.
More information and supply lists are available at Quilters’ Paradise - 785-594-3477.
To sign up for a class, sign up online at Classes on our website, call or visit Quilters’ Paradise.
Click here view our map & location page.
Classes
CL-FabArt: Fabric Art for Adults with Kathleen Thomas
Create your own Fabric Landscape Art Piece with Kathleen Thomas. Saturday, September 30 from 9am to noon at the Lumberyard Arts Center
Cost: $ 45.00
Create your own Fabric Landscape Art Piece with Kathleen Thomas. Saturday, September 30 from 9am to noon at the Lumberyard Arts Center
Cost: $ 45.00
CL-HIAppl: Hawaiian Hand Applique with Sharon
Join Sharon to learn to cut your own Hawaiian block design and begin the process of hand applique. Class will be held at the Lumberyard Arts Center on Wed., September 27 from 1-3pm.
Cost: $ 35.00
Join Sharon to learn to cut your own Hawaiian block design and begin the process of hand applique. Class will be held at the Lumberyard Arts Center on Wed., September 27 from 1-3pm.
Cost: $ 35.00
CL-Bowl: Decorative Rope Bowls
Make a rope bowl using fabric wrapped rope that will be sewn into a bowl shape. Great make-and-take class! Project would make a great gift or to use around the house. Wed., October 4 from 10am to 1pm with Cheryl Travis
Cost: $ 40.00
Make a rope bowl using fabric wrapped rope that will be sewn into a bowl shape. Great make-and-take class! Project would make a great gift or to use around the house. Wed., October 4 from 10am to 1pm with Cheryl Travis
Cost: $ 40.00
CL-Pastfear: Stitching Past Fear with Free Motion Quilting
Let's Stitch Past Fear and step up your free motion quilting skills by bringing an actual project to work on. Bring a table runner, wall hanging, or baby quilt and use stencils and other fills to finish your project. If you have a ruler foot, bring it along as there will be a few quilting rulers available to practice with to add yet another level to your free motion skills. Saturday, November 18 from 9:30am to 3pm
Cost: $ 45.00
Let's Stitch Past Fear and step up your free motion quilting skills by bringing an actual project to work on. Bring a table runner, wall hanging, or baby quilt and use stencils and other fills to finish your project. If you have a ruler foot, bring it along as there will be a few quilting rulers available to practice with to add yet another level to your free motion skills. Saturday, November 18 from 9:30am to 3pm
Cost: $ 45.00
CL-Scared: Scared Stitchless to Free Motion Quilt
Are you Scared Stitchless to drop your feed dogs to free motion quilt your own quilts? Learn the basics of what you need to know before you begin and practice on your first free motion quilting sample. Wednesday, October 11 from 9:30am to 3pm
Cost: $ 45.00
Are you Scared Stitchless to drop your feed dogs to free motion quilt your own quilts? Learn the basics of what you need to know before you begin and practice on your first free motion quilting sample. Wednesday, October 11 from 9:30am to 3pm
Cost: $ 45.00
CL-Basic3: Quilting Basics Part 3--Adding Curves
Learn quilting basics with teacher Liz Granberg-Jerome. In Quilting Basics Part 3, the third of four classes offered on first Wednesdays, you will add curved piecing or Drunkard's Path units and a Dresden Plate to machine applique. Don't let curves scare you--if you ever sewed a sleeve into a dress, you've already done it! Three blocks that feature these units will give you an opportunity to put your new skills to use and practice using templates. Liz will share loads of tips to make your quilting experience fun. This is a great series for new quilters or for those wishing to hone their skills. Wednesday evening, October 4 from 5:30-9:00pm
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn quilting basics with teacher Liz Granberg-Jerome. In Quilting Basics Part 3, the third of four classes offered on first Wednesdays, you will add curved piecing or Drunkard's Path units and a Dresden Plate to machine applique. Don't let curves scare you--if you ever sewed a sleeve into a dress, you've already done it! Three blocks that feature these units will give you an opportunity to put your new skills to use and practice using templates. Liz will share loads of tips to make your quilting experience fun. This is a great series for new quilters or for those wishing to hone their skills. Wednesday evening, October 4 from 5:30-9:00pm
Cost: $ 35.00
CL-Basic4: Quilting Basics Part 4--Making a Quilt Top
Learn quilting basics with teacher Liz Granberg-Jerome. In Quilting Basics Part 4, the final of four classes offered on first Wednesdays, you will explore options to turn your blocks into a finished top. Discussion will include options such as adding sashing and cornerstones, alternate layouts, and borders. Depending on your choices, a visit to Quilters' Paradise may be part of the class! Liz will share loads of tips to make your quilting experience fun. This is a great series for new quilters or for those wishing to hone their skills. Saturday, October 14 from 9:30am-3:00pm at the Lumberyard Arts Center
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn quilting basics with teacher Liz Granberg-Jerome. In Quilting Basics Part 4, the final of four classes offered on first Wednesdays, you will explore options to turn your blocks into a finished top. Discussion will include options such as adding sashing and cornerstones, alternate layouts, and borders. Depending on your choices, a visit to Quilters' Paradise may be part of the class! Liz will share loads of tips to make your quilting experience fun. This is a great series for new quilters or for those wishing to hone their skills. Saturday, October 14 from 9:30am-3:00pm at the Lumberyard Arts Center
Cost: $ 35.00
CL-HPQ: Hexified Panel Quilt
Take your One Block Wonder skills and give them a twist with Liz as she guides you through making a Hexified Panel Quilt! Using 7 identical panels, cut six into strips and then into sets of 60 degree triangles, and then build your color-flow of hexagons around the 7th uncut panel. Wall-hanging size panels available from Liz in class. Two-day class to be held at the Lumberyard Arts Center on Wednesdays, November 1 & 15 from 9:30am to 3pm.
Cost: $ 75.00
Take your One Block Wonder skills and give them a twist with Liz as she guides you through making a Hexified Panel Quilt! Using 7 identical panels, cut six into strips and then into sets of 60 degree triangles, and then build your color-flow of hexagons around the 7th uncut panel. Wall-hanging size panels available from Liz in class. Two-day class to be held at the Lumberyard Arts Center on Wednesdays, November 1 & 15 from 9:30am to 3pm.
Cost: $ 75.00
CL-OBWStar: One Block Wonder--The Stars Have It!
Add star surrounds to your One Block Wonder quilts for a whole new look! OBWs are actually quite easy to make and each one is completely unique. Six repeats of one fabric are cut into strips and then subcut into sets of 60 degree triangles. Add six single triangles a different color around a single hexagon to create spectacular stars to break up and enhance your overall design. Despite being a quilt full of hexagons, the assembly has NO Y-seams! Two-day class to be held Saturdays, December 9 & 16 from 9:30am to 3pm in the Lumberyard Arts Center classroom.
Cost: $ 75.00
Add star surrounds to your One Block Wonder quilts for a whole new look! OBWs are actually quite easy to make and each one is completely unique. Six repeats of one fabric are cut into strips and then subcut into sets of 60 degree triangles. Add six single triangles a different color around a single hexagon to create spectacular stars to break up and enhance your overall design. Despite being a quilt full of hexagons, the assembly has NO Y-seams! Two-day class to be held Saturdays, December 9 & 16 from 9:30am to 3pm in the Lumberyard Arts Center classroom.
Cost: $ 75.00