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Quilters' Paradise--Fall Classes and More!!!

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2025 Fall Classes

Classes through the Quilt Capital of Kansas

Classes continue for youth from 6th grade through adult and are now open for registration on the Quilters' Paradise website. Additional classes will be posted as they are scheduled, so be sure to check back. All classes will be held at the Lumberyard Arts Center, unless otherwise noted, as part of the Quilt Capital of Kansas partnership. All classes require advance enrollment through the Quilters' Paradise website or by contacting the shop directly. Classes with no enrollments three (3) days prior to class will be cancelled. 

Quilting Basics Series 1-5 with Liz Granberg-Jerome -- Sign up for each class individually or pick specific topics you wish to review or learn more about.
Part 1, Sun., September 28 from 12-4pm -- Overvivew, simple piecing
Part 2, Sun., October 12 from 12-4pm -- Flying Geese
Part 3, Sun., October 26 from 12-4pm -- Curved Piecing
Part 4, Sun., November 9 from 12-4pm -- Dresden Plate/Applique
Part 5, Sun., November 23 from 10-4pm -- Making a Quilt Top!
 
Crocheted Socks: Yes, You CAN Do That! with Janet Anderson-Story
Sat., October 6 AND 20 from 1pm to 3:30pm
Introduction to Longarm Quilting with Sharon Vesecky
Thursday, October 9, 1pm to 3pm **at Quilters' Paradise**
Dresden Heart with Foundation Templates with Liz Granberg-Jerome
Wednesday, October 15, 1pm to 4pm
Introduction to Statler Stitching with Sharon Vesecky
Thursday, October 23, 10:30am **at Quilters' Paradise**
Beginner/Brush-up Crochet Series with Becky Fender & Janet Anderson-Story
Sat., November 1 from 1pm to 2pm: Orientation/Demonstration
Sat., November 8, 1pm to 3pm
Sat., November 22, 1pm to 3pm
Sat., December 13, 3pm to 5pm
Sat., December 20, 1pm to 3pm
AGES 12/6th GRADE THROUGH ADULT
Laura Heine Teeny Tiny Collage with Jessica Drugg -- choose any Teeny Tiny Group
Sunday, November 1 from 10am to 4pm
Beyond OBW: Cubes & Stars with Liz Granberg-Jerome
Wednesday, November 16 from 10am to 3pm
Help with Hexies! with Liz Granberg-Jerome
Sunday, December 14 from 10am to 4pm
If you've already taken the Hexified Panel Quilt class, this is an open workshop to get help finishing your project!

Quilting/Textile Open Studio
Every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm

Lumberyard Arts Center

Free Open Studio for Textile Arts at the Lumberyard Arts Center from 10am to 3pm on Wednesdays. The studio will be open to anyone wanting to work on quilting/sewing/textile/needlework projects. We've had people spinning fiber, crocheting, embroidering, quilting and more! All welcome! This time offers a great opportunity to finish up UFOs, get answers to questions about patterns, or just come enjoy stitching with friends. Sewing with friends is always more fun!


Kaw Valley Farm Tour 2025

Saturday, October 4: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, October 5: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend exploring the heart of Kansas agriculture! Be sure to get your ticket in advance online.

Held the first full weekend in October, our 21st annual self-guided tour takes you behind the scenes at 33 incredible farms and six historical Heritage Sites.

Not only will the Vesecky Family Farm return, but the Lumberyard Arts Center is joining the self-guided tour as a Heritage Site with volunteers from the Quilt Capital of Kansas who will demonstrate a variety of textile arts techniques.


Maple Leaf Festival & Quilt Show are almost here!!!

The 52nd Annual Quilt Show will be open on Saturday, October 18 from 9 am to 6 pm as well as Sunday, October 19 from 10 am to 5 pm. The Quilt show is sponsored by the Maple Leaf Quilters Guild of Baldwin City.

Quilt entries from anyone in the community are welcome if the quilts haven't been in the show before. Please fill out the registration form available on the Maple Leaf Festival Quilt Show page or pick up a form at Quilters' Paradise.

There will be quilts for sale at the event.

Quilt entry forms are due by September 30 with a photo of the quilt. Quilts to be delivered to the Baldwin Intermediate Center on Friday, October 17 no later than 10:00 am. Pick up quilts on Sunday, October 19 at 5:30pm.  

How Many 10" Squares???
How many 10" squares does Sharon have in the container displayed at Quilters' Paradise! Stop by the shop and take a guess. The person with the closest answer will win a $5 gift certificate to Quilters' Paradise. Drawing to be held Saturday, November 1.

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