Inspiration By the Yard at Back Porch Fabrics!

Free Pattern Demos
Saturday 10:30 and 2:00
by Gail Abeloe

May - NO Demo
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15

* Free Quilt Pattern
* Demo how to sew the pattern
* Door Prize at both sessions
* Show and Tell

No need to sign up, just show up and enjoy the fun.

When you attend four Demos and bring back three Quilts from the patterns, you will earn a gift certificate for a free class!

June - July - August 2012 Classes

To sign-up for a class call (831-375-4453) or visit the store

Beginning Quilt Making #1

Learn beginning quiltmaking skills as you make a small project. Gail Abeloe will teach you fast rotary cutting and easy piecing techniques on Saturday. Then you will return on Sunday to machine quilt and bind your project.

Two 5 hour classes $60
(includes pattern)

Saturday &
Sunday
10:00 – 3:30

June 9 & 10

New York Beauty

Paper piecing makes sewing the New York Beauty block a breeze. Sharon Winter will show you how to sew this intriguing block and get you started on your own fabulous quilt. Fee includes 40 foundation patterns for paper piecing. Great first paper piecing project.

One 5 hour class $40
(must have own book)

Saturday
10:30 – 4:00

June 30

Machine Quilting

Try easy Machine Quilting techniques in this informative workshop with Gail Abeloe. You will make samples of Stitch-in-the-Ditch, Cross Hatching and Stipple Quilting. Practice using a Walking Foot and a Darning Foot.

One 5 hour classes $45
(includes batting samples)

Sunday
10:00 – 3:30

July 1

Free-Style Stitching

Learn to doodle with your sewing machine. Elizabeth Olney will show you her way to stitch as you create greeting cards and decorate kitchen towels. This is a great way to make beautiful projects for yourself and friends.

One 5 hour classes $35
(must have own book)

Saturday
10:30 – 4:00

July 7

Cottage Garden Embroidery

Want to learn fanciful stitches and the joy of hand stitching? Wendy Ward will show you the easy way to embellish your cottage garden with hand embroidery. Fuse your fabric before class so you will have more time to stitch.

One 5 hour classes $35
(must have own book)

Saturday
10:30 – 4:00

July 14

Little Wallets

Bet you can’t make just one! Wow your family and friends with these adorable handmade wallets. Join Janet Taillon for a fun day making these easy, cute wallets. Learn ways to embellish your wallets with beads for that special gift.

One 5 hour class $40
(includes pattern)

Sunday
10:00 – 3:30

July 15

Log Cabin Quilt

Turn Fat Quarters into a great Log Cabin quilt. Let Sharon Winter show you the fast way to assembly-line piece this all-time favorite design. Cut strips before class. Spend class time sewing blocks for any size quilt.

One 5 hour class $45
(includes pattern)

Sunday
10:00 – 3:30

July 22

One Block Wonder

One great fabric + one block = one stunning quilt. Sharon Winter will show you how to turn this intriguing idea into a fabulous quilt. You make half-hexagon blocks and then design a stunning quilt. Easy cutting and sewing, no set-in seams.

One 5 hour class $35
(must have own book)

Saturday
10:30 – 4:00

July 28

Have Fun & Get It Done #1

Join Gail Abeloe and get your projects from the Saturday Demos or Back Porch Fabric classes finished! Make this the year to “Get It Done”. Enjoy the company and competition of other quilters as you accomplish your goals.

One 5 hour class $15

Sunday
10:00 – 3:30

July 29

Beginning Quilt Making #2

Two 5 hour classes $60
(includes pattern)

Saturday &
Sunday
10:00 – 3:30

August 4 & 5

Little Birds

Whip up a charming little art quilt with Elizabeth Olney. You will learn easy raw edge applique. This small project is all machine sewn with options for folk-art stitching. Feature your style with colors that complement each other or clash wildly.

One 5 hour class $35
(must have own book)

Saturday
10:30 - 4:00

August 11

Octagon Magic

You will be amazed with this easy-to-sew but complex looking design. Sharon Winter will show you how to make this intriguing block and get you started on your own fabulous quilt. Looks great in Kaffe’s fabric.

One 5 hour class $45
(includes pattern)

Sunday
10:00 – 3:30

August 12

Instant Bargello

Learn the easy way to sew a Bargello quilt. Sharon Winter will show you the fun way to make a beautiful Bargello Landscape project. Let your fabric do the work! Once you’ve tried the Instant Bargello technique, you will look at fabric a whole new way.

One 5 hour class $35
(must have own book)

Sunday
10:00 – 3:30

August 19

Card Art

Fusing fun for everyone! Create treasured cards from fabric and paper. Diane Costa Gabler will help you use all the fun stuff you have been saving as you craft lots of cute cards. Spend a day playing with quick-to-make greeting cards.

One 5 hour class $35
(must have own book)

Saturday
10:30 – 4:00

August 25

Have Fun & Get It Done #2

One 5 hour class $15

Sunday
10:00 – 3:30

September 2

	Beginning Quilt Making #1 Learn beginning quiltmaking skills as you make a small project. Gail Abeloe will teach you fast rotary cutting and easy piecing techniques on Saturday. Then you will return on Sunday to machine quilt and bind your project. Two 5 hour classes $60 (includes pattern)	Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 3:30 June 9 & 10
	New York Beauty Paper piecing makes sewing the New York Beauty block a breeze. Sharon Winter will show you how to sew this intriguing block and get you started on your own fabulous quilt. Fee includes 40 foundation patterns for paper piecing. Great first paper piecing project. One 5 hour class $40 (must have own book)	Saturday 10:30 – 4:00 June 30
	Machine Quilting Try easy Machine Quilting techniques in this informative workshop with Gail Abeloe. You will make samples of Stitch-in-the-Ditch, Cross Hatching and Stipple Quilting. Practice using a Walking Foot and a Darning Foot. One 5 hour classes $45 (includes batting samples)	Sunday 10:00 – 3:30 July 1
	Free-Style Stitching Learn to doodle with your sewing machine. Elizabeth Olney will show you her way to stitch as you create greeting cards and decorate kitchen towels. This is a great way to make beautiful projects for yourself and friends. One 5 hour classes $35 (must have own book)	Saturday 10:30 – 4:00 July 7
	Cottage Garden Embroidery Want to learn fanciful stitches and the joy of hand stitching? Wendy Ward will show you the easy way to embellish your cottage garden with hand embroidery. Fuse your fabric before class so you will have more time to stitch. One 5 hour classes $35 (must have own book)	Saturday 10:30 – 4:00 July 14
	Little Wallets Bet you can’t make just one! Wow your family and friends with these adorable handmade wallets. Join Janet Taillon for a fun day making these easy, cute wallets. Learn ways to embellish your wallets with beads for that special gift. One 5 hour class $40 (includes pattern)	Sunday 10:00 – 3:30 July 15
	Log Cabin Quilt Turn Fat Quarters into a great Log Cabin quilt. Let Sharon Winter show you the fast way to assembly-line piece this all-time favorite design. Cut strips before class. Spend class time sewing blocks for any size quilt. One 5 hour class $45 (includes pattern)	Sunday 10:00 – 3:30 July 22
	One Block Wonder One great fabric + one block = one stunning quilt. Sharon Winter will show you how to turn this intriguing idea into a fabulous quilt. You make half-hexagon blocks and then design a stunning quilt. Easy cutting and sewing, no set-in seams. One 5 hour class $35 (must have own book)	Saturday 10:30 – 4:00 July 28
	Have Fun & Get It Done #1 Join Gail Abeloe and get your projects from the Saturday Demos or Back Porch Fabric classes finished! Make this the year to “Get It Done”. Enjoy the company and competition of other quilters as you accomplish your goals. One 5 hour class $15	Sunday 10:00 – 3:30 July 29
	Beginning Quilt Making #2 Learn beginning quiltmaking skills as you make a small project. Gail Abeloe will teach you fast rotary cutting and easy piecing techniques on Saturday. Then you will return on Sunday to machine quilt and bind your project. Two 5 hour classes $60 (includes pattern)	Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 3:30 August 4 & 5
	Little Birds Whip up a charming little art quilt with Elizabeth Olney. You will learn easy raw edge applique. This small project is all machine sewn with options for folk-art stitching. Feature your style with colors that complement each other or clash wildly. One 5 hour class $35 (must have own book)	Saturday 10:30 - 4:00 August 11
	Octagon Magic You will be amazed with this easy-to-sew but complex looking design. Sharon Winter will show you how to make this intriguing block and get you started on your own fabulous quilt. Looks great in Kaffe’s fabric. One 5 hour class $45 (includes pattern)	Sunday 10:00 – 3:30 August 12
	Instant Bargello Learn the easy way to sew a Bargello quilt. Sharon Winter will show you the fun way to make a beautiful Bargello Landscape project. Let your fabric do the work! Once you’ve tried the Instant Bargello technique, you will look at fabric a whole new way. One 5 hour class $35 (must have own book)	Sunday 10:00 – 3:30 August 19
	Card Art Fusing fun for everyone! Create treasured cards from fabric and paper. Diane Costa Gabler will help you use all the fun stuff you have been saving as you craft lots of cute cards. Spend a day playing with quick-to-make greeting cards. One 5 hour class $35 (must have own book)	Saturday 10:30 – 4:00 August 25
	Have Fun & Get It Done #2 Join Gail Abeloe and get your projects from the Saturday Demos or Back Porch Fabric classes finished! Make this the year to “Get It Done”. Enjoy the company and competition of other quilters as you accomplish your goals. One 5 hour class $15	Sunday 10:00 – 3:30 September 2

Inspiration By the Yard at Back Porch Fabrics!

Free Pattern DemosSaturday 10:30 and 2:00by Gail Abeloe

Beginning Quilt Making #1

New York Beauty

Machine Quilting

Free-Style Stitching

Cottage Garden Embroidery

Little Wallets

Log Cabin Quilt

One Block Wonder

Have Fun & Get It Done #1

Beginning Quilt Making #2

Little Birds

Octagon Magic

Instant Bargello

Card Art

Have Fun & Get It Done #2

Free Pattern Demos
Saturday 10:30 and 2:00
by Gail Abeloe