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
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.)
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.)
Cost: $ 5.00
Beginning Quilting - Thursday afternoon - Beth
These sessions are for very beginning quilters -- those who have never quilted before. You will use the book Modern Quilts Block by Block by Emily Dennis to learn the basics of quilting and make a sampler quilt. $20/class, 3rd Thu of each month, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Beth Kondoleon. Students may start this class any time during the year, as long as there is space available. Must sign up for 3 classes at a time.
Cost: $ 60.00
These sessions are for very beginning quilters -- those who have never quilted before. You will use the book Modern Quilts Block by Block by Emily Dennis to learn the basics of quilting and make a sampler quilt. $20/class, 3rd Thu of each month, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Beth Kondoleon. Students may start this class any time during the year, as long as there is space available. Must sign up for 3 classes at a time.
Cost: $ 60.00
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. Class started April 14, 2019. No August class; two September classes - 9/8 and 9/29.
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. Class started April 14, 2019. No August class; two September classes - 9/8 and 9/29.
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.
Cadence Court paper pieced quilt
Cadence Court, by Sassafras Lane, is a gorgeous paper-pieced quilt featuring 12 wedge designs. Each design is repeated 2X in the quilt. You can make this like a color wheel, use batiks, or any fabric combination you choose. The book includes foundation patterns and templates, a coloring sheet, swatch sheet, and eight suggested color ways to give you inspiration. Dana Lahargoue, 4th Thu, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., beginning Feb 27, $20/class. Students will sign up for 3 sessions at a time. Students must purchase pattern. Supply list.
Cost: $ 60.00
Cadence Court, by Sassafras Lane, is a gorgeous paper-pieced quilt featuring 12 wedge designs. Each design is repeated 2X in the quilt. You can make this like a color wheel, use batiks, or any fabric combination you choose. The book includes foundation patterns and templates, a coloring sheet, swatch sheet, and eight suggested color ways to give you inspiration. Dana Lahargoue, 4th Thu, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., beginning Feb 27, $20/class. Students will sign up for 3 sessions at a time. Students must purchase pattern. Supply list.
Cost: $ 60.00
Confetti Art Quilting
In this class, you will create your own design -- it can either be all confetti or a mix of fussy-cut fabrics and confetti. For inspirations, look at paintings by Impressionists -- flowers, trees, pathways, etc. Once your design is complete, you can sew the project into a wall hanging or quilt. (You probably won't get to the point of needing your sewing machine in class, but you might want to put your machine in your car, just in case.) Saturday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $45 class fee includes 4 packages of pre-made fabric confetti.
Cost: $ 45.00
In this class, you will create your own design -- it can either be all confetti or a mix of fussy-cut fabrics and confetti. For inspirations, look at paintings by Impressionists -- flowers, trees, pathways, etc. Once your design is complete, you can sew the project into a wall hanging or quilt. (You probably won't get to the point of needing your sewing machine in class, but you might want to put your machine in your car, just in case.) Saturday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $45 class fee includes 4 packages of pre-made fabric confetti.
Cost: $ 45.00
Continuing Quilting - 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
Continuing Quilting - 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
Crab-apple Hill Fall Sampler - Beginning Embroidery
Join Jennifer to make Crab-apple Hill's Autumn Sampler, featuring fall flowers. This is a beginning embroidery class, and the project is also embellished with wool leaves. In the first class, you will trace the pattern and learn about color choices. You may use the floss colors suggested on the pattern, or if you are making a pillow, bring your border fabric to the first class and Jennifer will help you choose flosses to match the fabric. You will learn embroidery stitches and wool applique in the second and third classes. Second Thursday, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Jennifer Adams, $60 for three sessions, supply list. (Students must purchase pattern and wool kit).
Cost: $ 60.00
Join Jennifer to make Crab-apple Hill's Autumn Sampler, featuring fall flowers. This is a beginning embroidery class, and the project is also embellished with wool leaves. In the first class, you will trace the pattern and learn about color choices. You may use the floss colors suggested on the pattern, or if you are making a pillow, bring your border fabric to the first class and Jennifer will help you choose flosses to match the fabric. You will learn embroidery stitches and wool applique in the second and third classes. Second Thursday, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Jennifer Adams, $60 for three sessions, supply list. (Students must purchase pattern and wool kit).
Cost: $ 60.00
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. 4th Saturday of the month, 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. 4th Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Jennifer Adams, $25.
Cost: $ 25.00
Making Arrangements
This is a beautiful, modern, whimsical quilt by Australian designer, Wendy Williams. The quilt measures 54" x 58", and is made of cotton with wool flowers. Of course, you can put your own spin on it. It uses piecing, applique, and embroidery. Beth Kondoleon, 3rd Sunday, beginning January 19, 2020, $75 for three classes. Students must sign up for three classes at a time and purchase pattern. Supply list is on the pattern.
Cost: $ 75.00
This is a beautiful, modern, whimsical quilt by Australian designer, Wendy Williams. The quilt measures 54" x 58", and is made of cotton with wool flowers. Of course, you can put your own spin on it. It uses piecing, applique, and embroidery. Beth Kondoleon, 3rd Sunday, beginning January 19, 2020, $75 for three classes. Students must sign up for three classes at a time and purchase pattern. Supply list is on the pattern.
Cost: $ 75.00
Round the Garden - 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. This class started in 2019, but you can begin at any time. Just let us know you're a beginner.
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. This class started in 2019, but you can begin at any time. Just let us know you're a beginner.
Cost: $ 60.00
Sue Spargo "Design Your Own Masterpiece" 2020
In this class you will take your inspiration from Sue Spargo's work and design your own masterpiece. You'll start by creating a pieced and layered background, add a design (flowers, birds, etc.), and then embellish it. Judy Cummings, 2nd Tuesday, beginning Jan 14, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 (for 3 sessions), supply list. Students must sign up for 3 sessions at a time.
Cost: $ 75.00
In this class you will take your inspiration from Sue Spargo's work and design your own masterpiece. You'll start by creating a pieced and layered background, add a design (flowers, birds, etc.), and then embellish it. Judy Cummings, 2nd Tuesday, beginning Jan 14, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 (for 3 sessions), supply list. Students must sign up for 3 sessions at a time.
Cost: $ 75.00
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: $ 10.00
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: $ 10.00
Sue Spargo BOM 2020 Saturday
Come and join Judy to stitch on any of Sue Spargo's blocks of the month. Work on Sue's current BOM or finish one of her past ones. Judy Cummings, 3rd Saturday, beginning February 15, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 (3 sessions),
Cost: $ 75.00
Come and join Judy to stitch on any of Sue Spargo's blocks of the month. Work on Sue's current BOM or finish one of her past ones. Judy Cummings, 3rd Saturday, beginning February 15, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 (3 sessions),
Cost: $ 75.00
Sue Spargo BOM 2020 Tuesday
Come and join Judy to stitch on any of Sue Spargo's blocks of the month. Work on Sue's current BOM or finish one of her past ones. Judy Cummings, 4th Tuesday, beginning January 28, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 (3 sessions),
Cost: $ 75.00
Come and join Judy to stitch on any of Sue Spargo's blocks of the month. Work on Sue's current BOM or finish one of her past ones. Judy Cummings, 4th Tuesday, beginning January 28, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 (3 sessions),
Cost: $ 75.00
Sue Spargo Chirp OR Bird & Bloom Needlecase 2020
If you've never done a Sue Spargo project before and want to learn wool applique and embellishment, this is the class for you! You have two options: (1) Sign up for Sue's 2020 block of the month for beginners, "Chirp", or (2) If you want a simpler, less expensive project, make Sue's needlecase, "Bird and Bloom". Judy Cummings, 4th Monday, beginning January 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 for 3 sessions. If you want to do "Chirp", you must sign up for the program with Sue Spargo. For more information, go to www.suespargo.com/ then click on "Shop", then click "2020 Block of the Month Programs", then click on "2020 Blcok of the Month Programs-Choose Type". Scroll down to read about "Chirp."
Cost: $ 75.00
If you've never done a Sue Spargo project before and want to learn wool applique and embellishment, this is the class for you! You have two options: (1) Sign up for Sue's 2020 block of the month for beginners, "Chirp", or (2) If you want a simpler, less expensive project, make Sue's needlecase, "Bird and Bloom". Judy Cummings, 4th Monday, beginning January 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 for 3 sessions. If you want to do "Chirp", you must sign up for the program with Sue Spargo. For more information, go to www.suespargo.com/ then click on "Shop", then click "2020 Block of the Month Programs", then click on "2020 Blcok of the Month Programs-Choose Type". Scroll down to read about "Chirp."
Cost: $ 75.00
Sue Spargo Fresh Cut 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: $ 10.00
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: $ 10.00
Sue Spargo Nature Trail 2020
This is a pieced and embellished quilt, highlighting Sue's three weights of Eleganza (perle cotton) in the embellishment. You will select your own fabrics and threads to make this beautiful quilt (46" x 62"). Judy Cummings, 2nd Saturday, beginning Jan 11, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 (for 3 sessions), supply list. Students must purchase Nature Trail book. Students must sign up for 3 sessions at a time.
Cost: $ 75.00
This is a pieced and embellished quilt, highlighting Sue's three weights of Eleganza (perle cotton) in the embellishment. You will select your own fabrics and threads to make this beautiful quilt (46" x 62"). Judy Cummings, 2nd Saturday, beginning Jan 11, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $75 (for 3 sessions), supply list. Students must purchase Nature Trail book. Students must sign up for 3 sessions at a time.
Cost: $ 75.00
Sue Spargo Twitter 2020
Join Judy and make this "fun flock of cheeky birds, stitched onto a bright blue background and embellished with a rainbow of perle cotton threads". 3rd Monday, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Judy Cummings. $75 for the three sessions. Students must have Inspirations magazine #102. Supply list is in the magazine.
Cost: $ 75.00
Join Judy and make this "fun flock of cheeky birds, stitched onto a bright blue background and embellished with a rainbow of perle cotton threads". 3rd Monday, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Judy Cummings. $75 for the three sessions. Students must have Inspirations magazine #102. Supply list is in the magazine.
Cost: $ 75.00
Tulip Tote Sit & Sew
For continuing Tulip Tote students only. Judy Cummings, 2nd Mon, 9:00 a.m. - noon, thru Dec 9, 2019.
Cost: $ 10.00
For continuing Tulip Tote students only. Judy Cummings, 2nd Mon, 9:00 a.m. - noon, thru Dec 9, 2019.
Cost: $ 10.00