Quilts on Plum Lane
37851 Meridian Ave.
Dade City, FL 33525
Phone: 352-518-0003
Fax: 352-518-0022


Copyright 2006-2008
Quilts on Plum Lane

 

Class Policies: Payment is required at the time of registration. Classes may be cancelled if the teacher minimum is not met. Refunds will be given if a class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend a class and call five days before the class begins, you can transfer to another class or receive store credit.

 

RHONDA BINGHAM

BEGINNING MACHINE PIECING

Sat: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30      9:30-12:00
The 1st class Sat. will be 9:30–1:30 – all others 9:30-12:00
Fee:  $65                       6 Sessions
Sewing Machine Required

If you’ve ever wished you could make those beautiful quilts you’ve seen in magazines or on television, this class will make that dream come true.  Learn basic to intermediate skills.  Even if you’ve been quilting for a while, this class will help you iron out those annoying little problems.  Come join the fun & see just how wonderful quilting can be!

 

ECLIPSE

Sat. Oct. 30                     12:00-5:00
& Nov. 6                         10:00-4:00
Fee:  $40                    2 Sessions

Sewing Machine Required

Afraid of circles?  This pattern has the beginning piecer in mind. You’ll be amazed at the ease of construction and the beauty of the resulting quilt.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED MACHINE PIECING

Fri.:  Nov. 12, 19, 26 & Dec. 3 10:00-4:00
Fee:  $65                        4 Sessions

Sewing Machine Required

Are you tired of dreaming of those quilts that are so beautiful but beyond your skill level?  If so, this class is for you.  We’ll cover inset seams, curved piecing, diagonal settings & so much more.  Basic quilting skills required.  Instructor approval required.

FUSIBLE APPLIQUE WORKSHOP

Sat. Dec. 4                         10:00-4:00
Fee:  $35                        1 Session

Sewing Machine Required

If you’ve ever wanted to learn the basics of fusible appliqué, this class  is for you!  Bring a pattern of your choice and Rhonda will take you through all the steps from fabric selection to construction techniques.

 

CAROL BRADSHAW

BARGELLO PLACEMAT

Wed. Sept. 29                 10:00 – 3:00
Fee:  $35                      1 Session
Sewing Machine Required

Love the look of bargello but afraid to take on a big project?  Start with these striking placemats.

DOUBLE WEDDING RING

Wed. Oct. 6, 20 & Nov. 3      10:00–3:00
Fee:  $60                      3 Sessions
Sewing Machine Required

Foundation piecing makes a difficult project so much easier!  Arcs stitch up quickly & the curves are gentle.  Several sizes offered.

SUMMERTIME WOOL APPLIQUE

Thur. Oct. 7 & 14          10:00 – 3:00
Fee:  $45                      2 Sessions
Sewing Machine Required

This little charmer is wool appliqué on a cotton background.  The pieced cornerstone stars pop from the sashing. Kits available.

FROSTY FRIENDS

Thurs. Oct 28, Nov. 4 & ll      10:00 – 3:00
Fee:  $60                   3 Sessions
Sewing Machine Required

Dream of cooler temps while stitching this adorable raggy edge quilt.  Bonus techniques include chenille for faces and raw edge appliqué.

BARGELLO TREE SKIRT

Wed. Nov 10 & 17       10:00 – 3:00
Fee:  $45                    2 Sessions
Sewing Machine Required

Remember the giant swirl lollipops when we were kids?  The “spin” of this tree skirt will take you back in time.  Don’t need a tree skirt?  Make a round table cover or the center of a quilt.

PAT GASTON

WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Mon. Sept. 27               10:00 – 3:00
Fee: $30                        1 Session
Sewing Machine Required

This pattern, also called “ Winding Ways ” is easier than it looks!  Gentle curves & contrasting color placement creates circles that dance across your project.  This could be the start of a beautiful quilt!

FLOWER POWER

Mon. Oct. 11               10:00 – 3:00
Fee: $30                        1 Session
Sewing Machine Required

Turn this easy foundation pieced flower block into a happy table runner or quilt.  Blocks are large so top works up quickly.

DONNA LILLIBRIDGE

WOOL WORKSHOP

Fri. Oct. 22                     10:00-3:00
Fee:  $35                        1 Session

Select your pattern and Donna will ‘show you how’ to make it yours!  Easy technique, easy stitching lets you enjoy your handwork with minimum ‘fuss.’  Come join the fun!

FRENCH KISS PURSE

Sat. Nov. 13 & 20           10:00-4:00
Fee: $45                       2 Sessions
Sewing Machine Required

This purse uses the Creative Grids Trapezoid Strip Ruler.  A versatile bag, using 2 ½ inch strips.  The perfect bag for summer outings.

MARLYN MOREY

BEGINNING HAND APPLIQUE

Please check the shop for details.

CATE ROSENDALE

APPLIQUE WORKSHOP

1st Tuesdays
Tue. Sept. 7                      1:00 –4:00
Tue. Oct. 5                      1:00 –4:00
Tue. Nov. 2                      1:00 –4:00
Tue. Dec. 7                     1:00 –4:00
Fee: $10                    per Session

Are you struggling with a hand appliqué project – colors not quite right, points that aren’t?  This is the place to be!  Let Cate guide you toward a finished masterpiece.

FRANCES STEENBURGH

BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY

Brazilian Embroidery is a fun embroidery method that is also called dimensional embroidery because it stands off the fabric!  It is great for wall hangings, pillows, clothing AND embellishment of quilts.  Levels I to III offered.

Level I

No prior knowledge required.

SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

Tue. Nov. 16                10:00-4:00
and Nov. 23                10:00-12:00
Fee:  $35                     2  Sessions
Thread Kit:  $8

This very popular class is very appropriately named!  All the basic stitches & information but a bit more intense beginner class.

ALPINE MEADOWS

Tue. Nov. 30 & Fri. Dec. 10   10:00-4:00
or Sat. Dec. 11  & 18      10:00-4:00
Fee:  $35                     1  Sessions
Thread Kit:  $8

This very popular class is very appropriately named!  All the basic stitches & information but a bit more intense beginner class.

Level III - WORKSHOP 

Prerequisite Level I & II classes or approval by teacher.  Frances is here to help with complicated stitches or answer questions concerning a project in the works.  Without completion of Level I & II, you will need permission from the instructor to attend.

Monday Sept. 13        10:00-12:30
Monday Oct. 4           10:00-12:30
Monday Nov. 1          10:00-12:30
Monday Nov. 15        10:00-12:30
Monday Dec. 6          10:00-12:30
Monday Dec. 20        10:00-12:30
Fee:  $4                     per  Session

If you’ve taken a Level I or Level II class, come and join us.  Come to as many as you like and pay for each class individually.  Meet and visit with other stitchers, as well as receive help from the instructor as needed. NOTE:  Without completion of Level I & II, you will need permission from the instructor to attend.

DONNA TREFETHEN

HAND QUILTING

Tue. Sept. 28              10:00-3:00
Fee:  $35                      1 Session

Learn the basics of fine hand quilting in this hands-on class.  Donna will take you through all the steps – from marking to binding.  Keep this age-old tradition alive!

  CATHEDRAL WINDOW

Tue. Oct. 19                10:00-3:00
Fee:  $35                      1 Session
Sewing Machine Required

This time-honored technique is fast & simple done on the sewing machine.  Start small with a pillow or table runner or make a quilt of any size.  Coordinate your window fabric or make it scrappy – anything goes!

MINI DRESDAN PLATE

Tue. Nov. 9               10:00-3:00
Fee:  $35                      1 Session
Sewing Machine Required

Another great traditional pattern that combines piecing & appliqué.  The “plates” are a bit smaller, blocks are the perfect size for a smaller project.

  ADVANCED HAND QUILTING – Whole Cloth

Wed. Dec. 8                10:00-3:00
Fee:  $35                      1 Session

We are going to continue our adventure in hand quilting by making a whole cloth quilt.  We’ll hone our quilting skills & learn new techniques such as trapunto.  Come join us!

MAGGIE WINSBRO

MACHINE QUILTING

Sat. Sept. 25                    1:30-5:00
Fee:  $25                        1 Session
Sewing Machine Required

Unfinished tops?  You’ll have them quilted in no time after taking this hands-on class.  Instruction in using the walking foot, free motion, batting, threads and much more.

ONE-POP LATTICE

Fri. Oct. 1                        10:00-1:00
& Oct. 8                          10:00-3:00
Fee:  $45                      2 Sessions
Sewing Machine Required

This is a great Bali Pop or Jelly Roll quilt.  Pick your colors, contemporary or traditional, add a background and you’re on your way to something beautiful & fun.

BINDING BASICS

Sat. Oct. 9                         1:00-3:00
Fee:  $15                       1 Session
Sewing Machine Required

Frustrated with those pesky bindings?  They’re so easy to do using Maggie’s tips & techniques.  Perfect mitered corners, easy beginnings and endings and you won’t believe how much more!

 

EDITH WOOLEY

Tatting

Sat.  Sept. 11 & 18            1:00-4:00
Or
Sat. Oct. 16 & 23          1:00-4:00
Fee:  $35                      2 Sessions

What an opportunity to learn this hand work from the past! Edith, tatter extraordinaire, will teach you wonderful ways to make beautiful laces to trim your blouses, pillow cases, table runners and much more.