Class Cancellation Policy
Click on the name of the class to see the teacher, schedule, and other information for that class.
To reserve a place in a class, the class fee must be paid at the time you register. Thistle Dew Quilt Shoppe (TDQS) reserves the right to cancel a class if the required minimum enrollment is not met. Earliest notification will be given and the participant may choose either a full refund or a TDQS credit.
If a student cannot attend a class, for whatever reason, a refund will be given only if the student notifies TDQS at least one week (7 days) before the class start date. This is because the teacher needs at least 1 week to prepare for the class, and the teacher and Thistle Dew incur expenses to set up the class.
Classes
8-Pointed Star
An enjoyable and easy class. This is such a fun star to create. You simply choose your focus fabric, which has eight exact repeats, and background and border fabrics. The fabrics can be floral, Asian, or any fabric you love. There are no set-in seams! Friday, July 26 & August 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sue Rohrke, $70 for the two sessions, supply list.
Cost: $ 70.00
An enjoyable and easy class. This is such a fun star to create. You simply choose your focus fabric, which has eight exact repeats, and background and border fabrics. The fabrics can be floral, Asian, or any fabric you love. There are no set-in seams! Friday, July 26 & August 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sue Rohrke, $70 for the two sessions, supply list.
Cost: $ 70.00
African Tulip Tote - Sue Spargo 2019
"This funky design features a textured bird on an embellished tree branch, layered leaves, flowers, and berries. Construction of the tote utilizes layering of wools, velvets and cotton fabrics to create fun dimension and texture." This was designed as a tote, but you could also use it for a pillow or small wallhanging. Great beginner class! 2nd Mon, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Jan-June, 2019, Judy Cummings, $120 for six classes, supply list. CLASS IS FULL. Note: April class will be April 15, not April 8.
Cost: $ 120.00
"This funky design features a textured bird on an embellished tree branch, layered leaves, flowers, and berries. Construction of the tote utilizes layering of wools, velvets and cotton fabrics to create fun dimension and texture." This was designed as a tote, but you could also use it for a pillow or small wallhanging. Great beginner class! 2nd Mon, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Jan-June, 2019, Judy Cummings, $120 for six classes, supply list. CLASS IS FULL. Note: April class will be April 15, not April 8.
Cost: $ 120.00
American Girl Doll Sit & Sew (Ongoing)
All you moms, grandmas, and aunties ... come and join Susan and share patterns and ideas to make garments for your special little girl's American Girl (or other 18") doll. Susan will have lots of adorable clothes to share with you. Bring your sewing machine (or knitting needles, crochet hooks, etc.) and be prepared to be creative and have a great time. (4th Thursday of each month, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) NOTE: Feb 2019 class will be Feb 14 2019.
Cost: $ 5.00
All you moms, grandmas, and aunties ... come and join Susan and share patterns and ideas to make garments for your special little girl's American Girl (or other 18") doll. Susan will have lots of adorable clothes to share with you. Bring your sewing machine (or knitting needles, crochet hooks, etc.) and be prepared to be creative and have a great time. (4th Thursday of each month, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) NOTE: Feb 2019 class will be Feb 14 2019.
Cost: $ 5.00
Beginning Quilting 2019 - Sunday - Dana
These sessions are for very beginning quilters -- those who have never quilted before. (You must have a sewing machine and know how to use it.) You will use the book Holiday Wishes to learn the basics of quilting and make a sampler quilt. $20/class (Students must pay for 4 sessions at a time - $80.) 2nd Sun of each month, 12:30 -- 3:30 p.m., Dana Lahargoue. The first Sunday class will be April 14, 2019.
Cost: $ 80.00
These sessions are for very beginning quilters -- those who have never quilted before. (You must have a sewing machine and know how to use it.) You will use the book Holiday Wishes to learn the basics of quilting and make a sampler quilt. $20/class (Students must pay for 4 sessions at a time - $80.) 2nd Sun of each month, 12:30 -- 3:30 p.m., Dana Lahargoue. The first Sunday class will be April 14, 2019.
Cost: $ 80.00
Beginning Quilting 2019 - Thursday afternoon - Beth
These sessions are for very beginning quilters -- those who have never quilted before. You will use the book Make Your First Quilt to learn the basics of quilting and make a sampler quilt. $20/class (Students must pay for 4 classes at a time - $80.) 3rd Thu of each month, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Beth Kondoleon. First class is on January 17, 2019.
Cost: $ 80.00
These sessions are for very beginning quilters -- those who have never quilted before. You will use the book Make Your First Quilt to learn the basics of quilting and make a sampler quilt. $20/class (Students must pay for 4 classes at a time - $80.) 3rd Thu of each month, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Beth Kondoleon. First class is on January 17, 2019.
Cost: $ 80.00
Beginning Quilting 2019 - Thursday morning - Beth
These sessions are for very beginning quilters -- those who have never quilted before. You will use the book Make Your First Quilt to learn the basics of quilting and make a sampler quilt. $20/class (Students must pay for 4 classes at a time - $80.) 3rd Thu of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Beth Kondoleon. First class is on January 17, 2019.
Cost: $ 80.00
These sessions are for very beginning quilters -- those who have never quilted before. You will use the book Make Your First Quilt to learn the basics of quilting and make a sampler quilt. $20/class (Students must pay for 4 classes at a time - $80.) 3rd Thu of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Beth Kondoleon. First class is on January 17, 2019.
Cost: $ 80.00
Blankets for Preemies (Ongoing)
Come and help make blankets for the Sutter Roseville NICU. A blanket on top of an isolette helps retain warmth, muffles noises, and allows parents to easily identify their baby, and the blanket goes with the family when the baby's stay at the NICU is finished. Bring supplies to make a blanket of your choice (quilted, knitted, crocheted, fleeced, etc.) and a potluck dish to share. Finished blankets should be 36"x36". This is a good opportunity for young people looking to fulfill community service requirements. If you would like to donate supplies or participate on your own at home, contact Susan. 3rd Friday of each month, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come and help make blankets for the Sutter Roseville NICU. A blanket on top of an isolette helps retain warmth, muffles noises, and allows parents to easily identify their baby, and the blanket goes with the family when the baby's stay at the NICU is finished. Bring supplies to make a blanket of your choice (quilted, knitted, crocheted, fleeced, etc.) and a potluck dish to share. Finished blankets should be 36"x36". This is a good opportunity for young people looking to fulfill community service requirements. If you would like to donate supplies or participate on your own at home, contact Susan. 3rd Friday of each month, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Continuing Quilting 2019 - Afternoon
These sessions are for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. If you've done a little quilting, but still have questions, this is the class for you. (If you've never quilted before, you should take a Beginning Quilting class first.) Students may choose their own project, but must have their project approved by Judy. 3rd Tue of each month, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Judy Cummings, $20/session.
Cost: $ 20.00
These sessions are for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. If you've done a little quilting, but still have questions, this is the class for you. (If you've never quilted before, you should take a Beginning Quilting class first.) Students may choose their own project, but must have their project approved by Judy. 3rd Tue of each month, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Judy Cummings, $20/session.
Cost: $ 20.00
Continuing Quilting 2019 - Morning
These sessions are for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. If you've done a little quilting, but still have questions, this is the class for you. (If you've never quilted before, you should take a Beginning Quilting class first.) Students may choose their own project, but must have their project approved by Judy. 3rd Tue of each month, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Judy Cummings, $20 per session.
Cost: $ 20.00
These sessions are for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. If you've done a little quilting, but still have questions, this is the class for you. (If you've never quilted before, you should take a Beginning Quilting class first.) Students may choose their own project, but must have their project approved by Judy. 3rd Tue of each month, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Judy Cummings, $20 per session.
Cost: $ 20.00
Crab-apple Hill Spring Sampler - Beginning Embroidery
Join Jennifer to make Crab-apple Hill's Spring Sampler, featuring lovely spring blossoms. This is a beginning embroidery class and the project is also embellished with wool leaves and beading. (Jennifer will give you ideas for finishing the sampler, but the patchwork borders will not be done in class.) Second Thursday, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Jennifer Adams, $60 for three sessions, supply list. (Students must purchase pattern and kit [wool and beads]).
Cost: $ 60.00
Join Jennifer to make Crab-apple Hill's Spring Sampler, featuring lovely spring blossoms. This is a beginning embroidery class and the project is also embellished with wool leaves and beading. (Jennifer will give you ideas for finishing the sampler, but the patchwork borders will not be done in class.) Second Thursday, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Jennifer Adams, $60 for three sessions, supply list. (Students must purchase pattern and kit [wool and beads]).
Cost: $ 60.00
Electric Quilt 8 Demonstration Class
This introductory session will familiarize participants with the Electric Quilt Application Version 8 software for the design and construction of any size quilt. The introduction will focus on how to use the software as a tool to create and construct quilts of various sizes and designs. This is an information session provided at no cost to participants, but please enroll so we know how many students to expect. Saturday, June 15, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Skip Norman, Free.
Cost: $ FREE
This introductory session will familiarize participants with the Electric Quilt Application Version 8 software for the design and construction of any size quilt. The introduction will focus on how to use the software as a tool to create and construct quilts of various sizes and designs. This is an information session provided at no cost to participants, but please enroll so we know how many students to expect. Saturday, June 15, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Skip Norman, Free.
Cost: $ FREE
Electric Quilt Version 8 Basics
This class will familiarize participants with the Electric Quilt Application Version 8 for the design and construction of any size quilt. Instruction will focus on how to use the software tools provided by the application to create and construct quilts of various sizes and designs. Students, at their option, can bring a PC laptop running Windows 7, Windows 10 or later or Apple/Mac. Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Skip Norman, $40.
Cost: $ 40.00
This class will familiarize participants with the Electric Quilt Application Version 8 for the design and construction of any size quilt. Instruction will focus on how to use the software tools provided by the application to create and construct quilts of various sizes and designs. Students, at their option, can bring a PC laptop running Windows 7, Windows 10 or later or Apple/Mac. Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Skip Norman, $40.
Cost: $ 40.00
Fabric Collage Technique
In this class, Penny will help you to create an 18-in. square pictorial fabric collage one piece at a time. This is a small, fast paced class to learn a process that is applicable to the creation of any fabric collage. When it is available, students should take a photo of the class sample to help determine the size of the many scraps and pieces needed and the vast variety of colors. Each student should use her own color choices. Batiks are preferred as both sides can be used and they do not fray. (Several of Penny's pieces are on display in the Thistle Dew classroom. They will give you an idea of the techniques used.) July 29 & 30 (Mon & Tue), 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, Penny Hanscom, $80. Supply list.
Cost: $ 80.00
In this class, Penny will help you to create an 18-in. square pictorial fabric collage one piece at a time. This is a small, fast paced class to learn a process that is applicable to the creation of any fabric collage. When it is available, students should take a photo of the class sample to help determine the size of the many scraps and pieces needed and the vast variety of colors. Each student should use her own color choices. Batiks are preferred as both sides can be used and they do not fray. (Several of Penny's pieces are on display in the Thistle Dew classroom. They will give you an idea of the techniques used.) July 29 & 30 (Mon & Tue), 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, Penny Hanscom, $80. Supply list.
Cost: $ 80.00
Fresh Cut - Sue Spargo 2019
This was the 2017 Sue Spargo BOM and features beuatiful flowers and birds. Judy will guide you through the process of creating your unique masterpiece using Sue's design. We have lots of wools and embellishment threads for you to work with. Some experience with wool applique and embellilshment is required. (This is not a beginning class.) Judy Cummings, 2nd Tues of the month through December 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $10/session. Students must pay for 3 sessions at a time.
Cost: $ 30.00
This was the 2017 Sue Spargo BOM and features beuatiful flowers and birds. Judy will guide you through the process of creating your unique masterpiece using Sue's design. We have lots of wools and embellishment threads for you to work with. Some experience with wool applique and embellilshment is required. (This is not a beginning class.) Judy Cummings, 2nd Tues of the month through December 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $10/session. Students must pay for 3 sessions at a time.
Cost: $ 30.00
Garment University #3 2019
In this class, students will have an understanding of sewing a basic pattern and will come with a project of their choice to sew while in class. This is a sewing class that will allow student to receive help with their garment and help with fit. This is an advanced class. Saturday, Apr 27, May 18, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 24, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Jennifer Adams, $25.
Cost: $ 25.00
In this class, students will have an understanding of sewing a basic pattern and will come with a project of their choice to sew while in class. This is a sewing class that will allow student to receive help with their garment and help with fit. This is an advanced class. Saturday, Apr 27, May 18, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 24, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Jennifer Adams, $25.
Cost: $ 25.00
Harmony (English Paper Piecing)
Harmony is a great introduction to English Paper Piecing. It's a simple, beautiful project, so you can learn the technique and have a project that can be easily finished. (This is a beginning paper piecing project, but to finish the project, students should have beginning quilting skills.) Monday, June 10 & 17, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., $40 for the two sessions, Dana Lahargoue, supply list. NOTE: The pattern shows appliques flowers, but Dana changed them to English Paper Pieced flowers.
Cost: $ 40.00
Harmony is a great introduction to English Paper Piecing. It's a simple, beautiful project, so you can learn the technique and have a project that can be easily finished. (This is a beginning paper piecing project, but to finish the project, students should have beginning quilting skills.) Monday, June 10 & 17, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., $40 for the two sessions, Dana Lahargoue, supply list. NOTE: The pattern shows appliques flowers, but Dana changed them to English Paper Pieced flowers.
Cost: $ 40.00
Machine Quilting with Your Walking Foot
Can't quite get the hang of free motion quilting? Come join Beth as she shows you how to quilt with your walking foot. You will learn some basics of the walking foot, then move on to do some matchstick and crosshatch quilting. We will explore using some of your decorative stitches along with quilting some curves, circles, and radiating designs. Beth will demonstrate which templates you can use to make life easier. So come join the fun and start quilting those tops! Friday, June 14, 10:00 a.m.. - 3:30 p.m. Beth Kondoleon, $40, supply list.
Cost: $ 40.00
Can't quite get the hang of free motion quilting? Come join Beth as she shows you how to quilt with your walking foot. You will learn some basics of the walking foot, then move on to do some matchstick and crosshatch quilting. We will explore using some of your decorative stitches along with quilting some curves, circles, and radiating designs. Beth will demonstrate which templates you can use to make life easier. So come join the fun and start quilting those tops! Friday, June 14, 10:00 a.m.. - 3:30 p.m. Beth Kondoleon, $40, supply list.
Cost: $ 40.00
Rockport Tote
Join Dana to make this beautiful, sturdy tote that can be used as a purse, project bag, overnight bag, airline carry-on ... you name it! Dana Lahargoue, Wed, May 29 & June 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m -OR- Sat, June 29, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1-hr lunch break), $40, supply list, including pattern.
Cost: $ 40.00
Join Dana to make this beautiful, sturdy tote that can be used as a purse, project bag, overnight bag, airline carry-on ... you name it! Dana Lahargoue, Wed, May 29 & June 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m -OR- Sat, June 29, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1-hr lunch break), $40, supply list, including pattern.
Cost: $ 40.00
Round the Garden 2019 - Wednesday morning
This is an award winning quilt designed by Wendy Williams, an Australian designer. It is felted wool appliqued on cotton/linen and then embellished. It features a circle of houses around whimsical gardens. 3rd Wed, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Beth Kondoleon, $20/class. Students must sign up for 3 sessions at a time.
Cost: $ 60.00
This is an award winning quilt designed by Wendy Williams, an Australian designer. It is felted wool appliqued on cotton/linen and then embellished. It features a circle of houses around whimsical gardens. 3rd Wed, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Beth Kondoleon, $20/class. Students must sign up for 3 sessions at a time.
Cost: $ 60.00
Sue Spargo 2019 BOM - Forest for the Trees
Come and join Judy to stitch on Sue Spargo's 2019 BOM - Forest for the Trees. You'll have the incentive to keep up with this beautiful block-of-the-month and be inspired by your fellow students. And of course, Judy is there to help you. You must be enrolled in this BOM with Sue Spargo to participate in this group. 3rd Mon of the month, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $30 for 3 session, Judy Cummings. NOTE: April 15 class has been moved to April 22.
Cost: $ 30.00
Come and join Judy to stitch on Sue Spargo's 2019 BOM - Forest for the Trees. You'll have the incentive to keep up with this beautiful block-of-the-month and be inspired by your fellow students. And of course, Judy is there to help you. You must be enrolled in this BOM with Sue Spargo to participate in this group. 3rd Mon of the month, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $30 for 3 session, Judy Cummings. NOTE: April 15 class has been moved to April 22.
Cost: $ 30.00
Sue Spargo Project Sew 2019
This Project Sew is for students who have taken one of Judy Cummings' Sue Spargo classes and want to come and work on their project and get some help from Judy. This is not a beginning handwork class. Judy will be available for help only on Sue's projects. Come for a couple of hours or stay all day. 2nd Sat of the month, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., beginning Feb 9, 2019, $10 per class, Judy Cummings. Students must pay for 3 classes at a time.
Cost: $ 30.00
This Project Sew is for students who have taken one of Judy Cummings' Sue Spargo classes and want to come and work on their project and get some help from Judy. This is not a beginning handwork class. Judy will be available for help only on Sue's projects. Come for a couple of hours or stay all day. 2nd Sat of the month, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., beginning Feb 9, 2019, $10 per class, Judy Cummings. Students must pay for 3 classes at a time.
Cost: $ 30.00