To reserve a place in class, come by the shop to register. Class fee is due when you register. You may also call in to register and use your credit card to pay class fees. In fairness to others, your place is not reserved until class fees are paid. Supply list available when you register for class. For classes that need sewing machines - please know how to operate basic features on your own machine.

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Civil War Club
Instructor:  Deb Thompson
Date:  May 2, 2008
Time:  10:00am-1:00pm
Club Fee:  $45.00 per quarter
Book:  $19.95
Kits:  $10.00 per month

We'll be using the Atkinson Book "Lessons From Mama" as we make a block each month and end up with this great quilt.  You'll learn several different techniques as we work our way through the book.  Don't like Civil Ware fabrics?  (I can't imagine that but for those who don't you have an option of using 30's repro too).    Kit fee will include 4 different civil war (or 30's) FQ's each month.  Book required.   Join us for the quarter or for 1 class.  We learn something new each month.  Class fee is $45.00 per quarter or $25.00 for a single class.  (An evening class will be added if there is enough interest.)

Year in a Snap Club
Instructor:  Jerrie Tacia
Date:  May 3, 2008
Time:  10:00am-1:00pm
Club Fee:  $45.00 per quarter
Book:  $19.00
Kits:  $18.00 per month

This club is back by popular request!!!  Make a wonderful quilt that you can change from month to month.  A variety of techniques will be offered for fast machine completion OR for those who prefer, add embellishment by hand.  Book is required.   It's never too late to join us.  Only in town for a short visit?  Join for a single class.  Class fee for any single month is $25.00. 

Machine Embroidery (Sessions 1 of 4)
Instructor:  Ginny Fagen and Lindi Newman
Date: May 6, 2008
Time:  10:00am-1:00pm
Class Fee:  $60.00

4 weeks class (May 6, 20; June 10, 24). 
No matter what type of embroidery machine you own, Lindi and Ginny will teach you how to make some wonderful projects sure to make you smile.  This is a 4 week session that will meet every other Tuesday beginning April.

"Sit-N-Sew (every Wednesday)
Date:  May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2008
Time:  10:00am-12:00noon

Sit-N-Sew will be on Wednesday this year from 10:00am-12:00noon EVERY WEEK!!  This is not a class but a great time to socialize with other quilters as you work on projects that you started in one of our classes or clubs.  There is no fee for Sit N Sew but you must be working on something you started in a class or club at Deb's Cats N Quilts.  Limited space- so you must sign up if you wish to attend.

 ****FREE DEMOS****
Hand Quilting
Instructor:  Annie Rampell
Date:  May 10, 2008
Time:  10:15am-11:00am

Hand quilting Annie will cover marking tools, needles, threads, etc.
(Please sign up as space is limited)

4-H Quilting Club
Instructor:  Deb Thompson
Date:  May 12, 2008
Time:  3:00pm-5:00pm

See Deb for more information.
 

Intermediate Serger (2 of 4)
Instructors:  Ginny Fagen and Lindi Newman
Date:  May 13, 2008
Time:  10:30am-1:30pm
Class Fee: $60.00

4 weeks class (April 29; May 13, 27; June 17)
Let instructors Lindi and Ginny show you lots of great things you never knew your serger could do!!

Ladies Night
Instructor:  Deb Thompson
Date:  May 16, 2008
Time:  5:30pm-8:30pm
Class Fee: $25.00

Come join us for dinner and then stitch the night away.  Ladies night always features a great project sure to please.  This class fills up quickly so don't miss out!  Ladies night is the third Friday night of each month from April through October.

Hand Quilting Class
Instructor:  Annie Rampell
Date:  May 17, 2008
Time:  10:00am-1:00pm
Class Fee: $35.00

Annie will help you mark and hand quilt a small project during this class.  Class fee includes all your supplies for this class except hand quilting thread, needles and thimble.

Machine Embroidery (Sessions 2 of 4)
Instructor:  Ginny Fagen and Lindi Newman
Date: May 20, 2008
Time:  10:00am-1:00pm
Class Fee:  $60.00

4 weeks class (May 6, 20; June 10, 24). 
No matter what type of embroidery machine you own, Lindi and Ginny will teach you how to make some wonderful projects sure to make you smile.  This is a 4 week session that will meet every other Tuesday beginning April.

Jelly Roll Class (AKA- Strip Club)
Instructors:  Ginny Fagen, Lindi Newman, and Deb Thompson
Date:  May 20, 2008
Time:  5:30pm-8:30pm
Class Fee:  $45.00 per quarter or $25.00 per class
Books:  Strippin'Time $19.99 and Strip Clubbing $17.95
(Various books used.  Check each months project to see which book was used)

Come for one class or join for the quarter.  A different jelly roll (2 1/2" strips) project each month.  Jelly roll quilts are fast and easy so they make great gifts but we love them because they look complex.  The pre-cut 2 1/2" strips help on your way to a great quilt in a fraction of the time.
**A day class will be added on these same days (10:00am-1:00pm) if we have enough interest.

Thimbleberries Club 2008  "Lakeside & Lodge"
Instructor:   Deb Thompson
Date:  Thursday, May 22, 2008
Time:  10:00am-12:00noon
                        OR
Date:  Saturday, May 24, 2008
Time:  10:00am-12:00noon
Club Fee:  see membership form
Kits:  see membership form

The 2008 Thimbleberries Club offers you several options- Make the 'Big Club Quilt', make 4 quartly projects, or do both.  Thimbleberries Club has 2 groups.  They meet the 4th Thursday of each month or the 4th Saturday each month from 10:00am-12:00noon.  See membership form for membership and kit fees.  It's not too late to join us!

Kid's Club - ages 9 and up
Instructor:  Deb Thompson
Date:  May 26, 2008
Time:  3:15pm-5:00pm
Club Fee:  $10.00 per class plus supplies

This club is for ages 9 and up.  Kid's club makes a variety of projects and is geared toward projects that students can complete in class. 

Intermediate Serger (3 of 4)
Instructors:  Ginny Fagen and Lindi Newman
Date:  May 27, 2008
Time:  10:30am-1:30pm
Class Fee: $60.00

4 weeks class (April 29; May 13, 27; June 17)
Let instructors Lindi and Ginny show you lots of great things you never knew your serger could do!!

Underground Railroad (3 of 5)
Instructors:  Ginny Fagen and Lindi Newman
Date:  May 27, 2008
Time:  5:30pm-8:30pm
Class Fee: $75.00
(A day class will also be offered if there is enough interest)

5 weeks class (April 15, 29; May 27; June 10, 24). 
This is a great class for a beginner as instructors- Lindi and Ginny will help you every step of the way from fabric selection, to cutting, to completion.  This class is also fun for the Intermediate  quilter as well.  This great Eleanor Burns pattern makes a wonderful sampler quilt and teaches multiple techniques.  (Example- learn 4 ways to make half square triangles, 3 ways to make flying geese, and much more).

Turtle Trail - (curves without piecing)
Instructor:  Lynn McDill
Date:  May 29, 2008
Time:  10:00am-3:00pm
Class Fee: $30.00
Pattern required

Let Lynn show you how to get the look of curved piecing without the stress.  This beautiful "peeled back" technique is fun and looks great!  Make this quilt for anyone in your life who loves the beach or the seashore.  A great quilt to make from shadow play fabric or from pretty batiks.

Machine Quilting Basics
Instructor:  Deb Thompson
Date:  May 30, 2008
Time:  1:00pm-5:00pm
Class Fee: $45.00

Deb's class covers:  marking, basting, quilting tips, tools, threads, needles, the best designs to use when using your walking foot, and a great introduction to free motion quilting.

Diamond Delight
Instructor:  Annie Rappell
Date:  May 31, 2008
Time:  10:00am-1:00pm
Class Fee: $30.00

Let Annie take the mystery out of diamonds.  They aren't hard once she shows you how.  Annie used the gorgeous "Shade Cascade" fabric for a true jewel tone affect.  How pretty!!!