In House Workshops
All classes are being held at the YMCA in Upland, located at 1150 E Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786 , unless there is a scheduling concern for the YMCA. If a class has to be changed, we will contact all parties to let them know, by email and adding notifications on Facebook.
Classes start at 9:30 and end at 3:00. Please bring your lunch, snacks or drinks.
January 11, 2025 Quilt Labels
By Earlean Miller
label 1
label 2
label 3
label 4
Supply List:
- ½ yard of Muslin or Kona Cotton (IMPORTANT: Please Prewash and Dry Fabric without dryer sheets!)
- ½ yard Light Interfacing – Can be Iron on
- Freezer Paper
- Light Box so you can trace images
- Small Rotary Cutter & Mat
- Small Ruler – like a 6-1/2” square or Ruler
- Paper Scissors
- MICRON 05 – Archival Ink Pen by Sukura from Japan (BLACK for Tracing)
- Any Fabric Markers or Fabric Crayons that you may have
February 8, 2025 Quilting 102 – Double Star
by Terry Kirk
Fabrics:
QUILTING 102 – ‘DOUBLE STAR’
This is a 2 FABRIC Top!
March 8, 2025 Denim Pockets
Teacher – Lori Gorajewski
CLASS PREPERATION: Please do prior to the class if possible to save yourself some time:
Denim Pockets Quilt
DO NOT CUT DENIM JEANS PRIOR TO CLASS !
For a 54 x76 quilt you will need 6 pairs of jeans, with pockets, in multiple shades, styles and quality.
A smaller quilt can be made using children’s jeans, 6 pairs are also needed.
For the corners you will need approximately 2 yards of fabric, any design or print that you like, it just needs to be cotton.
The backing is denim fabric, it can be purchased from Hobby Lobby or Keepsake Quilting. Keepsake Quilting has a “Backpack” which is 108 x 108 or three yards square.
You will also need a size 16 or a “jean” needle, Rotary cutter with a new blade, a good ruler 6 x 12, if possible, sharp scissors, iron and ironing board, cutting mat, markers, and a thread to match your fabric.
The usual sewing supplies and basic sewing skills are required.
April 12, 2025 Paper Pieced Serpentine Intermediate to Advanced Quilters
Teacher – Sarah Douville
This class is for intermediate to advanced quilters. You will need the free pattern which can be downloaded from this website. You can also view addition variations of the pattern.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD ALL 3 FILES FOR THE CLASS:
Serpentine pattern
https://freespiritfabrics.com/serpentine-featuring-pinkerville/
Serpentine Mini Project Piecing Instructions https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AtRJd4tOE0pIAXRij6e8fJBXSRtnLF8N/view?usp=sharing
Serpentine Mini Project Cutting Instructions [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XxzuZ5XthvQ4BDAw6Rp_WecZikdyWQPB/view?usp=sharing]
May 10, 2025 Stained Glass
Teacher – Michelle Case
Cut squares in various shades:
12”=2
10”=2
8”=9
6”=18
4”=57
2”=72
Cut black 1” strips in the following lengths:
52”=1
48”=1
40”=1
36”=1
32”=1
24”=2
18”=1
16”=1
12”=18
10”=2
8”=22
6”=17
4”=49
2”=43
June 14, 2025 Scrappy Log Cabin Heart
Teacher – Diane Martin
Scrappy Log Cabin Heart Supply List – Various Sizes
43 x 43 Baby Quilt 5 Blocks On Point
Background in blocks 1/4 yd
Sashing 1/4 yd (1″ Finished)
Setting Triangles 3/4 yd
Borders 3″ 1/2 yd
2 1/2″Heart Strips 10
66 x 66 Lap Size 16 blocks Straight Set
Background in blocks 5/8 yd
Sashing 1 1/2 yd (2″ finished)
Borders 3″ 1 1/2 yds
2 1/2″Heart Strips 32
61 x 61 Lap Size 13 blocks On Point
Background in blocks 1 1/2 yd
Sashing 1 yd (1″ finished)
Setting Triangles 3/4 yd
Borders 3″ 3/4 yd
2 1/2″Heart Strips 26
61 x 80 Almost twin 18 blocks On Point
Background in blocks 5/8 yd
Sashing 1 yd (1″ finished)
Setting Triangles 1 1/2 yd
Borders 3″ 1 yd
2 1/2″Heart Strips 36
Heart Strips can be cut from yardage, layer cakes or scraps.
All are cut @ 2 1/2″ wide.
Basic Sewing Supplies
Helpful to have
12 1/2″ Square Ruler
6 1/2″ Square Ruler
Questions? Text or Call me
Diane 951-314-2979
July 12, 2025
Teacher – No Class today due to Quilt Run going on! YMCA is available for an extra OPEN SEW ! Have a great Saturday no matter what you do!
August 9, 2025 Fun with Churn Dash
Teacher – Lavella Fitzgerald
September 13, 2025 Quilting 101
by Terry Kirk
Back by popular demand, Quilting 101 is perfect for newer quilters or those needing a refresher course. Also perfect for those new to sewing! Bring your friends and family!
Quilting 101 – Terry Kirk
Supply List
Basic Sewing Supplies
Sewing Supplies, Pins, Scissors, Neutral colored thread, etc.
Sewing machine with new needle
Rotary cutter with new blade
Ruler –> 6×12 or 24 and optional 9-1/2” square
Cutting mat
Fabrics:
1. Focus Print: 1-1/2 yards (This should be a large Floral or Novelty or Fun Print that will be the “Portrait Blocks” and the outer border)
2. Coordinating Print: ½ yard (This should go along with the Focus like a small filler print from the same line/colors).
3. Accent Color: ½ yard (This should make the focus print ZING).
4. Frame Border: ½ yard (This will be the first border and frames the quilt).
October 11, 2025
November 8, 2025 – Wearables
Teacher – Cassie Kindig
Create and fit a basic summer dress pattern
How to incorporate your art design into the garment
We will begin by creating a muslin as the basic pattern for your garment.
Next we will review your design elements and figure out how to incorporate them into your garment.
3 yds muslin, sheeting or old sheets, for creating the pattern
2 to 3 yds background fabric
Design elements, can be Blocks, raw edge shapes, scraps, hand dyes…
Fabric scissors
Basic sewing supplies
Sewing machine featherweight OK, basting stitch reqd.
Pins, pins, pins.
Small iron for design elements if you wish to turn edges under.
Ideas, lots
I will have some patterns available as well as some fabrics.
Contact me with questions.