Are you new to quilting?  Have you tried learning by watching videos?  Still confused?  Join us for some hands on, in person instruction.  

Measuring, Rotary Cutting, Rulers, 1/4" seams, Pinning, Pressing, Squaring up, Color/Value and more.  All will be discussed, demonstrated and tried while we make blocks for a Community Quilt.

This is an entry level class for AQG members only.  Please note registration fee is non-refundable.

The supply list can be found here: Methods Class Basic of Quilting.docx

Please note:  This workshop is the week before the regular meeting.

Registration opens on February 15 for AQG members and March 15 for non-members.

Learn to use traditional batik (beeswax resist dyeing) tools like Indonesian tjanting tools, metal Malaysian stamps, and hand carved Indian woodblocks to print, drip, draw, and paint with natural beeswax on cotton cloth.  Discover the beauty of a single layer batik dyed in the low-water immersion (LWI) style with fiber reactive dyes.  Each participant will make 1 yard of fabric.  During the workshop, you will wax and dye your fabric.  Each student will learn to apply the wax with a variety of tools, then learn to create a LWI dye bath for a single-color dye bath that has varying shades in it.  Instructions for dye washout and wax removal will be given for students to do at home.  Or, for $20.00 per yard, Waxon Studios will handle the removal for you.  This is an exciting and hands on workshop that will have you wanting to make lots more batik fabric!!

Supply list:  Batik supply list pdf3.pdf

This workshop opens for registration on March 21, 2024.

Marcia Layton  is a pattern designer and teacher from Tampa, Florida.  She uses yo-yos, rickrack and other items in delightful ways to embellish her quilts and wall hangings.  Her patterns often include distinctive and creative boarders using various embellishments.  In this workshop, we have the choice to make either a Christmas wall hanging called Simply Sparkly or a sunflower wall hanging called Simply Sunflower.  Patterns will be available at the workshop for $10.00.  Kits will also be available by preorder.  The kits include the pattern and fabric for the top and binding, buttons, ribbon and rickrack trims for $45.00.  Kit does not include optional crystals for Simply Sparkly.  Preorder kits through Jean Zabel by May 25.  

Here are the supply lists:

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Do you like blocks with small pieces and intricate detail? Do sharp points elude you? Paper piecing makes that possible, some say easy.

In this class you will learn the basics of paper piecing.  To solidify what you learn we will make blocks for a Project Linus quilt.  All fabric will be supplied. 

Supply list can be found at Methods Class Paper Piecing.docx

Please note:  this workshop is at Nativity Lutheran Church in Arden

This workshop opens for registration on April 16, 2024.

Cindy Page and Patti Cline of The Quilter's Gallery, also known as the Pizza Girls, will show us how to "Embrace Our Curves!"  Everyone loves the look of curved seams in quilts, but it is often a technique that challenges us.  This class will cover the curves found in Rainbow Curves, Wheel of Mystery and Winner's Bouquet blocks.  A kit with a block of each type is available at the workshop for $9.00.  

Supply list:Supply list Quilters Gallery.pdf

Please note this workshop is at Nativity Lutheran Church in Arden.

This workshop opens for registration on May 17, 2024.

Sharron Armel has created a technique class titled " New Tricks."  She describes it as an easy way to make Card Trick blocks.  She says it is easy because: 

• Some of the fabric can be precut to 2 1/2" strips
• No marking is required
• Very few bias seams
• There is a little room for error
  

I'm always open for a new, improved way to make a block and this method sounds like a big improvement!

Supply list:   NewTricksSupplyList.pdf