July 11th, 2009: Please join us for a wonderful class. The class will be "Stardance Quilt", which is a change from the original class offering.  Please register at the guild meeting with Donna Whiting and you will receive your supply list.  The cost of the class is $35., and  class size is limited. Also visit Darlene's web site at www.feedsacklady.com.  Refer to your supply list and Darlene says to precut your strips before class but we will then cut the pieces in class.

July 13th, 2009: We will have a second class with Darlene.  This one will be "Finishing School".  You will learn how to make, mark, and bind all sorts of edge finishes on your quilts.  In class you will make bound samples of scalloped, notched, and shaped edges such as hexagon edges, ice cream cone borders, and Double Wedding Ring Curves and points.  You will also learn to make (and finish) prairie point edgings, mitered and rounded corners, and adding a flange.  The class will include a professional's tips on perfect bindings and no lump joints for a fabulous finishing touch on all your quilts!

The class is $35. and you may register with Donna Whiting at the guild meetings.   Class size is limited and this class ONLY will be held at the Brandon Bernina store on Lumsden Ave. and we will be able to get into the store for the class at 9:30 a.m.

Braid Workshop  -  May 2, 2009

This class will be taught by our own Nancy Mitchell and Claudia Ingram.  Their classes are always fun, and this will be a class with almost mindless sewing.  Cost is $15. and sign up will be available at the April monthly meeting with Donna Whiting.  Donna will have your supply list available when you sign up.

FEB 2009 - Pat Speth Workshops: 1/2 Square Triangle & 4-Patch and Small Wonders

Ms. Pat Speth began quilting in 1988 when she purchased a wool quilt batting from her Grandmother’s auction.  “I checked out a stack of quilt books form the library and feel in love with the patterns and designs, I knew I could not stop with just one quilt.” Pat started working with 5 inch sqaures as a basis for her quiltmaking in 1993 after attending her first retreat.  Seh was asked to do a program for her guild in 1997 using the 5 inch squares, which gave her the push to explore new uses and techniques for workign with the squares.  Pat, while working a full time job, started on the book, Nicket Quilts in 1998 and was able to have it ready for the publishers in June 2001. She loves teaching and sharing her quilts with others.   She moved to a full time quilting career in July 2003.  She is working on a line of individual patterns and has two books out with a third in the works.  If you would like learn more about Pat and her famous “Nickel” please visit her website at:  www.patspeth.com.

Pat's first class will be held on Saturday, February 7th 9:00am - 3:00pm at First United Methodist Church, Brandon, Florida.  Please bring your sewing machine and appropriate side instruments.   There will be a lunch hour, you are welcome to bring your lunch or go out for lunch. There is a Wendy’s right down the street. Cost for the class is $35.

The 1/2 Square Triangle and 4-Patch Workshop units could be considered the cornerstones of quilting. Simple sewing and cutting techniques will turn your 5″ squares into many great quilts. You can choose from 11 different quilts to make. Once you play with these units on a design wall you may come up with a new block of your own! A handout will be given and discussed on how to make your pieced border fit your quilt top. Rated: All skill levels

Project list, fabric instructions and specifics will be available at the monthly meetings: The Jewel Box and the Northern Lights On Monday, February 9th Pat will be teaching a second workshop called Small Wonders.  This will also be held at the First United Methodist Church, Brandon, Florida from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The cost is $35. For more information contact Donna Whiting at 813-671-1551.

October 2008 - Claudia Ingram & Nancy Smith - Sunrise Sunset

Our two resident teachers were back for anoth er fabulous go around.  Students walked away with some great ideas and a new tip or trick.Class were held on Saturday, October 25th from 8:30am - 4:30pm at the 1st United Methodist Church, Brandon. A lunch break was offered, or you were welcome to bring your own lunch or sneak out to grab a bite to eat. Class fee was $15 per person.

May 2008 - Rubber Stamping on Fabric with Debbie Jones

Class and kit fee were $35.00. We took home two yards of stamped or painted fabric. All the paints and stamps were furnished in the kit fee. Class began at 9:30 a.m. and ended at 2:00 p.m. in the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.