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Machine Piecing Classes

We offer classes for every level of experience. Click on a link below to go to individual class information, or scroll through the page to see all our machine piecing classes.

Machine Piecing Classes at a Glance:

Beginner Quilting Classes:

Appletree Quilting University

Appletree Quilting University

Scenic View

Scenic View

Baby Oh Baby Quilt

Baby Oh Baby Quilt

Tube Top

Tube Top

Strip Search

Strip Search

Double Irish Chain

Double Irish Chain

Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt

Color Shuffle

Color Shuffle

Through the Window

Through the Window



Confident Beginner Quilting Classes:

Appletree Color University

Appletree Color University

Summer Garden

Summer Garden

Buckeye Beauty

Buckeye Beauty

Pineapple Nine Patch

Pineapple Nine Patch

Window on the East

Window on the East

Light & Shadow

Light & Shadow

Layer Cake with Icing Runner

Layer Cake

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Icing Runner

Change of Heart

Change of Heart

Butterfly Town

Butterfly Town



Intermediate Quilting Classes:

Panel Magic

Panel Magic

Spinning Circles

Spinning Circles

Canyon Dance

Canyon Dance

 

Beginner Quilting Classes

Appletree Quilting University
with Millie & Marilyn

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Tue. July 6, 13, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 31 - In Session.

B. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Tue. July 6, 13, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 31 - In Session.

 

Appletree Quilting University

If you are new to quilting or would like to learn all the tricks and secrets to successful machine quilting, we have the perfect class for you. Join the teaching staff of Appletree Quilting for this six week course and we will guide you through all aspects of the quilting process including:

1. The secrets of safe and accurate rotary cutting;
2. Accuracy in piecing and pressing the blocks;
3. Setting the quilt blocks together;
4. Adding perfect mitered borders that won't pucker;
5. Machine quilting the quilt sandwich;
6. Plus binding your finished quilt and adding your label.

Start with a good foundation. Learn everything you need to know in order to make beautiful quilts easily and success-fully during this comprehensive Appletree Quilting University course! Students may elect to make a lap quilt, table topper, or table runner. Class notebook included.Fee $110.

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Scenic View
with Wendy

A. 1 – 4 PM Fri. June 18, 25 - Completed.

B. 10 – 4 PM Thr. July 29

Scenic View

Here is a great pattern for those beautiful large prints and scenic landscapes. It works great for fun novelty prints too. Let Wendy show you the tricks to positioning your designs just right for perfect alignment. Fee $40.

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Baby Oh Baby Quilt
with Deborah

A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Wed. June 16 & 30 - Completed.

Baby Oh Baby Quilt

A Stitch in Time with Mother Goose and Jack and Jill coming up the hill to play on this lovely baby quilt. Give the gift of time for a new baby in your family or for a close friend. Make this quilt any size you like, from crib to bed sized. Fee $40.

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Tube Top
with Deborah

A. 6 – 9 PM Wed. July 7 & 14 - Completed.

Tube Top

Select a colorful jelly roll pack or two plus a light and a dark to make this easy strip pieced quilt top. Deborah will show you the quick and easy tricks! Fee $40.

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Strip Search
with Wendy

A. 11 – 3 PM Wed. July 7 & 14 - Completed.

Strip Search

Are you tired of searching for just the right fabrics for a quick and easy strip pieced quilt? Search no more! Just select one or two jelly roll packs and join Wendy to make this simple but stunning quilt. This quilt was made with the Ocean Mist Bali Strips. Fee $45.

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Double Irish Chain
with Deborah

A. 6 – 9 PM Fri. July 9 & 16 - Completed.

Double Irish Chain

Ready to make a traditional quilt. Join Deborah for fun with a Double Irish Chain. Colors make this quilt come to life. The pattern is easy to follow. Learn easy rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques. Fee $40.

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Scavenger Hunt
with Lorna

A. 6 – 9 PM Wed. July 21 & 28 - In Session.

Scavenger Hunt

Bring in a collection of novelty prints to use and share as you make this fun loving quilt with Lorna. This is the perfect quilt to make for youngsters. Fee $40.

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Color Shuffle
with Wendy

A. 9 – 4 PM Fri. July 30

B. 10 – 5 PM Mon. Aug. 23

Color Shuffle

Select 12 assorted batiks in two different color ways plus a contrast for centers and inner border. Then join Wendy to learn how to cut, stack, and shuffle your fabrics to make this stunning contemporary quilt top. You will be amazed by the results! Fee $45.

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Through the Window
with Wendy

A. 9 – Noon Mon. Aug. 2, 9

Through the Window

Choose a large scale focal print and several coordinates for this charming view through the window. This is a great beginning project or simply one you can whip up quickly. Wendy will help you create an easy masterpiece. Fee $40.

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Confident Beginner Quilting Classes

Appletree Color University
with Millie & Wendy

A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM Sat. June 19, 26, July 10, 17, plus
10:00 – 4:00 PM Sat. July 24, 31
- In Session.

Appletree Color University

Do you love to quilt but have trouble selecting fabrics that truly work together? Then the Appletree Color University will help you gain the confidence and understanding you need to pull stunning quilts. The class will include an in-depth study of color theory and how it applies to fabrics. Homework exercises will help reinforce concepts studied in class. Then select your fabric for this stunning wall hanging. We will do a color paste up of the main block to check your design and then assemble your wall hanging. Class notebook included. Fee $110.

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Summer Garden
with Lorna

A. 6 – 9 PM Wed. June 16 & 23 - Completed.

Summer Garden

Create your own flower garden from beautiful fabrics. This garden will be easier to care for - no weeding or pruning needed! Just relax and enjoy the finished project. Fee $40.

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Buckeye Beauty
with Wendy

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Fri. July 9 & 16 - Completed.

B. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Fri. Aug. 20 & 27

Buckeye Beauty

Have a scrappy time creating this traditional block from 2-1/2” Jelly Roll strips. The project looks a bit difficult, but it’s sew easy. Let Wendy help you master the techniques. Fee $40.

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Pineapple Nine Patch
with Wendy

A. 9:00 – 1:00 PM Sat. July 10 & 17 - Completed.

Pineapple Nine Patch

Discover a whole new way to piece the tradi-tional pineapple block. The Tri-Rec tool helps you achieve accuracy when piecing those finicky 60 degree angles. Let Wendy show you the tricks to success. Fee $45.

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Window on the East
with Deborah

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sun. July 11 & 18 - Completed.

Window on the East

Here is a wonderful way to utilize those gorgeous panels you have been collecting. The angles involved give you a beautiful view through the window. Add a bit of piping for an extra accent to your quilt. Deborah will help you create a masterpiece in this fun and enjoyable class. Fee $40.

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Light & Shadow
with Wendy

A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM Mon. Aug. 16 & 30

Light & Shadow


Start with a Jelly Roll or cut your own strips to really control the design. The placement of light and dark fabrics is what gives this project its magic. Wendy will guide you through the process of selecting your fabrics and making your own stunning quilt top. Fee $45.

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Layer Cake with Icing Runner
with Lorna

A. 1:00 – 3:00 PM Wed. Aug. 18 & 25

Layer Cake with Icing Runner

Select a Layer Cake assortment of 10” squares to mix together for the center of this lovely table runner. Then add the saw tooth icing border for a lovely new project. Fee $36.

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Change of Heart
with Deborah

A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Thr. Aug. 19, 26

 

Change of Heart

It's as easy as pie to make this sweet-heart quilt top. Select a Layer Cake collection plus coordinates and join Deborah for some fun piecing and pie, too! Fee $40.

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Butterfly Town
with Deborah

A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Wed. Aug. 25 & Sept. 8

Butterfly Town

Butterflies are beautiful free spirits. Join Deborah for this fun class to make your own butterfly quilt. This easy design is fat quarter friendly and looks great with that scrappy touch. Let your imaginations take flight. From a baby quilt to bed size this quilt will make a great gift. Fee $40.

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Intermediate Quilting Classes

Panel Magic
with Millie

A. 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sun. June 20 & 27 - Completed.

B. 9:00 – Noon Fri. July 9 & 16 - Completed.

Panel Magic

Do you have a collection of beautiful panels and large prints but don't know how to go about framing them? Join Millie for this fun and creative class. Regardless of the size of your panel, you can create a stunning wall hanging with just a few basic design considerations. Fee $40.

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Spinning Circles
with Millie

A. 9:00 – Noon Thr. July 8, 15, & 22 - Completed.

Spinning Circles

Learn how easy it is to do curved piecing in this fun class. Simply select an assortment of lights and darks plus a medium background to make the design spin. From fabric selection to piecing tricks and border magic, let Millie show you the way. Fee $60.

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Canyon Dance
with Deborah

A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Wed. Aug. 11 & 18

Canyon Dance

Fine tune your curved piecing skills as you put together this stunning quilt top. Join Deborah for a couple nights of design fun. You will also get a lesson on the importance of fabric selection in this class. Fee $40.

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Skill Levels for Quilting Classes:

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appleapple Intermediate
appleappleapple Advanced

Note: The skill level refers to the class category (fashion, heirloom, machine embroidery, and quilting) not to the basic sewing experience of the student.

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