Classes
You may register for a class in person or by phone (608) 849-6473. Classes/events must be paid for at the time of registration. A class supply list can be picked up at the store, or mailed to you. Double punches will be given on your punch card for class supplies. Cancellations more than one week before a class will forfeit 10 percent of the fee. Cancellations less than one week before a class/event will forfeit the entire fee. Mill House Quilts reserves the right to cancel a class one week before the class if there is insufficient enrollment. You may send someone in your place. Our classrooms are upstairs. We are happy to assist you in carrying sewing machines. Our all day classes have the option of a catered lunch, or bring your own brown bag lunch.
Cyndikation
Friday, July 23 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and
Friday, August 6 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Cindy Fenster | Cost: $65
Would you like to say, “I quilted it myself.”? Cindy Fenster and Kathy Doyle have developed a technique called “cyndikation” which gives you the opportunity to successfully quilt your own quilts on your home sewing machine. Cyndikation allows you to divide your quilt into sections, quilt the sections, and then join the quilted sections together. Bring a quilt top you want to finish yourself. In the first session, Cindy will help you decide how to split the top into sections, help you plan a quilting design, and get you started quilting. The second session will teach the cyndikation technique. You’ll put at least two sections together. Lunch option available July 23 Session Only.
Baby Basics - Receiving Blankets and Burp Cloths
Wednesday, August 4 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Instructor: Dianne Larson | Cost: $20
Simple, easy, and so necessary. If you are a new sewer, this is a good place to start. If you are an experienced sewer, you’ll be able to whip up a stack of these. They make great shower gifts.
The Great Zipper Bag
Tuesday, August 10 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Dianne Larson | Cost: $30
Learn to make a lined, zippered bag which is so simple, and so versatile that you’ll easily be able to have a stash built up for gift needs. You’ll learn the basic bag, and then how to vary the size, make coordinated sets, and even several ways to turn it into a purse.
Tee Shirt Quilt
Thursday, August 12 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Instructor: Dianne Larson | Cost: $35
Memory quilts make great gifts for many occasions. Bring in the tee shirts you wish to use. Dianne will show you several different ways to make tee shirt quilts using any number of shirts. Lunch option available.
Introduction to Machine Quilting
Friday August 13 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Cindy Fenster | Cost: $50
Learn to do your own machine quilting. Cindy has extensive quilting experience and specializes in helping you get the most out of your home sewing machine. You will learn how to choose the best quilting design for your quilt and the logistics of how to actually get the quilting onto your quilt. All skill levels. Lunch option available.
Intermediate Quilting
Thursdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, & 23 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Donna Mather | Cost: $55
This class is designed for someone who has completed a beginner class, or had some prior quilting experience, and wants to learn more. You will learn some harder piecing and the basics of paper foundation piecing and appliqué. It’s a great class for expanding your quilting knowledge.
Beginning Bead Embellishment
Friday, September 24 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Binkley | Cost: $50
Explore all of the basic stitches used in bead embroidery under Lisa’s expert guidance. You’ll go home with a sampler containing lots of bead embroidery stitches, hand-outs with information about beads, threads, and embroidery techniques, and many fun new ideas to try at home. A kit with the sampler base, beads, needles, and thread will be provided at the beginning of class. Learn some new ways to liven up quilts, garments, and just about anything made of fabric. Lunch option available.
Cyndikation
Tuesday, September 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and
Tuesday, October 12 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Cindy Fenster | Cost: $65
Would you like to say, “I quilted it myself.”? Cindy Fenster and Kathy Doyle have developed a technique called “cyndikation” which gives you the opportunity to successfully quilt your own quilts on your home sewing machine. Cyndikation allows you to divide your quilt into sections, quilt the sections, and then join the quilted sections together. Bring a quilt top you want to finish yourself. In the first session, Cindy will help you decide how to split the top into sections, help you plan a quilting design, and get you started quilting. The second session will teach the cyndikation technique. You’ll put at least two sections together. Lunch option available September 28 Session Only.
Fan Sweatshirt Jacket
Wednesdays, September 29 & October 13 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Roberta Phillips | Cost: $40
Turn a cozy sweatshirt, new or used, into a knock out jacket by covering the front and back of the sweatshirt. Roberta is an expert with any sizing alterations that might be needed. You’ll end up with a soft, cozy, flattering jacket. Batiks make an especially classy look.
Intermediate Quilting
Thursdays, September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Denise Matson | Cost: $55
Have you made a quilt, or done some piecing? Are you ready to stretch your block building skills beyond straight lines and triangles? Our intermediate class will increase your knowledge, skill, and confidence in quilting while you learn to master “hard” blocks. You’ll be amazed at what you can make.
