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Susie Contratto
It's many years later since Susie first started teaching with Monica and she still out-produces newer staff members in shop samples and new classes. Her evening classes for beginning piecing students and evening Sit and Sew sessions are some of our most popular offerings. Here are pictures of her current classes.
 
 
 
   
 
 
Beginning Piecing - "

This 3-week course teaches you all the basics you need to start and finish your first quilt. You'll learn how to cut and measure accurately, use tools, and make adjustments, plus make bowties, flying geese and 9-patch blocks. The end result is an easy strip quilt using one focus fabric and five coordinating prints. Book Required: Block Watchers Basic   $65
 
 
 
Beyond Beginning - ""

Don’t wait a whole year to get a sampler completed. Finish this beautiful 12-block sampler in four weeks! Each block is unique so you learn new techniques such as how to make half square triangles, snowballs and lots more. You’ll make bear paw, Aztec star, birds in flight, desert bloom and eight other blocks. If you’ve taken Beginning Quilting, this is a great next step. If you’re a seasoned quilter, you’ll enjoy doing something different in each class. Book Required:

Southwest Sampler $80

 

  

Cutting Corner Ruler - "Anvil Magic" ""

Turn ordinary into extraordinary with this simple cutting technique.  Sharon Craig has done it again with a beautiful quilt and an easy way to create on point quilts with the Cutting Corner Ruler. Points don't need to be intimidating anymore! Ruler and Book Required: Cutting Corner Ruler and "Anvil Magic." $40
 
 
   

 

  

Strip Off Ruler  - "Floating Stars" ""

Learn how to use the Creative Grid "Strip Off' Ruler" using 2 1/2" strips to create a truly beautiful quilt. With this ruler, points made from strips will be perfect! Ruler and Book Required: Strip Off Ruler and "Floating Stars." $40
 
 
 
 

 

  

Block of the Month from Sharon Craig  ""

Sharon Craig has designed a great group of Block of the Month patterns. With her technique, you design your color placement using colored pencils. You can easily see what the best placements will look like before you cut! Make a great gift for the holiday or a lovely wedding gift while learning this great technique! You'll make one block in each of the six sessions. Attend one or all. Purchase of all Block Patterns is Required. " $20 for each session. 
 
 
   

 

  

Spin Cycle Placemats ""

Christmas is coming and set of placemats will make a great gift for a special friend! You will learn easy curved piecing when you make them - it's like getting two classes in one. Pattern Required: Spin Cycle Placemats $25
 
 
 
 

Sit and Sew - " 


 For those unable to come to the store during the day, meet with Susie on Thursday evenings and finish your UFOs (UnFinished Objects). Registration and payment prior to the session is required. $10