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

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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!

1-1/4 yard of FOCUS PRINT
1 yard of BACKGROUND – (This needs to CONTRAST with the FOCUS Print)
The following fabrics are not required for class:
BINDING – 1/2 yard
BACKING – 2-3/4 yards
There will be pre-cutting, but I will have the cutting instructions at the January Meeting to hand out to participants,
Terry

March 8, 2025     Denim Pockets   

Teacher –  Lori Gorajewski

CLASS PREPERATION:    Please do prior to the class if possible to save yourself some time:  

Using the fabric you have designated for your Jean pocket quilt, please cut 192   3 3/4″ squares, then fold them in half diagonally and press.  This will give you the 192 triangles that you need for your quilt.
NOTE:  This is not the denim you have acquired for your strips or backing.
             This is where we use the cotton fabric we have selected for your quilt.
 

                                                              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   TBD 

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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

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December 13, 2025 

No Workshop, extra Open Sew to finish your Christmas projects!