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Quiltoni Classes

English Paper Piece Your Choice of Star Wars, Pokemon, TMNT, and More!

Love English Paper Piecing or want to learn to quilt by hand? Let’s hand sew together – learn to English Paper piece a 9″ Quilt of your choice! No experience or sewing machine needed at all!
 
Learn to English Paper Piece by creating a small quilt, 9″-12″ wide to be exact (depending on the pattern you choose). In this class we will start with the basic hexagon shape and add on triangles and/or half hexagons. You will not finish the quilt in class, but will gain the knowledge to finish on your own. The Zoom link will be made available to you at least a few hours before class. You can purchase the pattern only (and gather your own materials) for $10 or purchase an entire kit with all materials needed starting at $30 (please allow time for shipping with this option).  Toni will only be mailing full kits until September 9th for delivery in time in North America.
 
Class Times/Dates:
Thursday 9/16 3-5pm et
Saturday 9/18 10am-12pm et
Sunday 9/19 10am-12pm et
 
Click on the picture to purchase the pattern or kit.  Please keep in mind the last day to order a kit in North America and have it arrive in time is September 9th.  You can purchase the pattern at any time but will be responsible for materials.

 

Foundation Paper Piece a D20

Love Foundation Paper Piecing or want to learn? Let’s sew a 6″ D20 block together! You only need knowledge of a sewing machine to take this class, no previous foundation paper piecing knowledge needed.

Learn to Foundation Paper Piece by creating a 6″ D20 block. In this class we will go over all of the basics of Foundation Paper piecing including reading the pattern, resizing, fabric selection, adding paper to fabric, sewing, trimming and removing the paper. This class includes the pattern and will be made available to you at least a few hours before class with the Zoom link. 

Class Times/Dates:
Friday 9/17 10am-12pm et
Sunday 9/19 4-7pm et
 
 
 

Quilting 101 – Coffee Mug or Poop Block Seminar

Learn to Quilt by watching Toni create a quilt Block
 
Want to Learn to Quilt? You only need knowledge of a sewing machine to take this class! (Or have someone with you that knows how to use a machine – kids welcome with supervision). In this class we will go over all the basics of quilting. How to Rotary Cut fabric, how to piece an easy block, and how to add borders if you would like them. If you would like to participate you will need to purchase the pattern separately. This is a free lecture class and will not be using Zoom so Toni can’t see what you are doing. If you would like to have an interactive class please see the other quilting workshops available.
 
Class Times/Dates:
Thursday 9/16 12-2pm et
Friday 9/17 1-3pm et
 
 
Click on the picture to purchase the pattern.
 

Quilting 201 – Pixel Quilts

Learn to Quilt by creating a Pixel Quilt top from a pattern you choose
 
Want to Learn to Quilt? You only need basic knowledge of sewing to take this class or have taken Quilting 101. In this class we will go over all the basics of quilting. How to Rotary Cut fabric, how to piece a block, and how to add borders if you would like them. You may not finish the entire top during this class but will gain all of the knowledge you need to finish. A pattern purchase is required for this class. The Zoom link will be made available to you at least a few hours before class.
 
Class Times/Dates:
Thursday 9/16 6-10pm et
Saturday 9/18 1-5pm et
 
Click on the picture to purchase the pattern or kit.  Please keep in mind the last day to order a kit in North America and have it arrive in time is September 9th.  You can purchase the pattern at any time but will be responsible for materials.
 
 

Quilting 202 – Bargello Quilts

Learn the Bargello Quilt Technique! It is easier than you think!
 
Have you seen Bargello quilts and thought they would be too hard to make? Learn how easy they really are. Learn the technique behind Bargello Quilt Making and how you can change and adapt it for any design or style! Knowledge of a sewing machine and rotary cutter required. The Zoom link will be made available to you at least a few hours before class.
 
Class Times/Dates:
Friday 9/17 4-8pm et
Saturday 9/18 6-10pm et
 
 
 

Quilting Basics – Finishing off Your Quilt

Learn to finish off your quilt with different ways to Baste, Quilt, and Bind.
 
Want to know how to finish off your quilt top? In this class we learn the different ways to baste, quilt, and bind your quilt. Knowledge of quilt top making or participation in any Quilt class at GenCon online needed. The Zoom link will be made available to you at least a few hours before class. 
 
Class Times/Dates:
Sunday 9/19 4-7pm et
 

Craftigurumi Classes

Cross Stitch: Novice and Beginner

This class is recommended for a complete novice to cross stitching. I will teach the two basic stitches used in most cross stitching pattern, along with the how to start a piece and why things are done certain ways. Class will be held on Zoom and the link for class will be on the class board a few hours before class starts. You will need to purchase a pdf pattern and materials before class starts, or you may buy a class kit with all the needed material instead. Several kits and pdf designs are available to choose from and can be purchased at https://www.etsy.com/shop/craftigurumi . Please consider shipping times when ordering kits as shipping takes 2-5 business days via USPS first class mail.

Class Times/Dates:
9/16/2021 – 12pm till 1pm
9/17/2021 – 5pm till 6pm
9/18/2021 – 2pm till 3pm
9/19/2021 – 10pm till 11pm

Cross Stitch: Making Mini Magnets!

This class is recommended for cross stitchers with some experience or higher. I will go over the 4 most common basic stitches used in almost every cross stitch pattern, along with skills needed to work on plastic canvas. Class will be held on Zoom and the link for class will be on the class board a few hours before class starts. You will need to purchase a pdf pattern and materials before class starts, or you may buy a class kit instead. Several kit/pdf are designs available and can be purchased at https://www.etsy.com/shop/craftigurumi . Some experience is advised, but not necessarily required. Contact me if you need more info to decide if his class is for you. Please consider shipping times when ordering kits as shipping takes 2-5 business days via USPS first class mail.

Class Times/Dates:
9/16/2021 – 2pm till 4pm
9/17/2021 – 10am till 12pm
9/18/2021 – 4pm till 6pm
9/18/2021 – 12pm till 2pm

Cross Stitch: Intermediate and Advanced

This class is recommended for beginner+ or higher level stitchers. I will quickly review the 3 most common stitches before teaching how to do more advanced techniques such as adding beads, and doing fractional stitching. Class will be held on Zoom and the link for class will be on the class board a few hours before class starts. You will need to purchase materials before class starts, or you may buy a class kit instead. Several kit/pdf designs are available and can be purchased at https://www.etsy.com/shop/craftigurumi . Please consider shipping times when ordering kits as shipping takes 2-5 business days via USPS first class mail. Some experience with cross stitching is recommended for this class; be it previous experience or attending the beginner level class being offered.

Class Times/Dates:
9/17/2021 – 2pm till 4pm
9/18/2021 – 10am till 12pm

Loony Loomworks Classes

Introduction To Weaving

In this lecture, live on Twitch, we will introduce and discuss weaving basics such as loom types, weaving styles, terminology, and more. We will also field any questions about weaving during the lecture. These lectures will take place on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/loonyloomworks .

Class Times/Dates:
Thursday 9/16 12-1 p.m.
Friday 9/17 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Weaving: Make Your Own Cardboard Box Loom

Want to learn how to weave but don’t have a loom? This class will teach you have to make your own loom from a small cardboard box, how to warp the loom, and do a beginning weave (Kids welcome under adult supervision due to sharp objects.) Specific materials are required for this class. The Zoom link will be made available to you at least a few hours before class.

Participants will need a cardboard box between 6-10in wide x 10-14in long x 3-7in tall, at least 30 yards of size 3-4 yarn, ruler or tape measure, a fork, pair of scissors, tapestry/yarn needle (optional), business card/ruler/gift card or like sized card (optional), and box cutter.

Class Times/Dates:
Thursday 9/16 2-4 p.m.
Friday 9/17 1-3 p.m.
Saturday 9/18 1-3 p.m.
Sunday 9/19 4-6p.m.

Weaving: Learn Basic Weaving Patterns

New to weaving and want to learn basic weaving patterns to add more flavor to your art? This class will teach multiple weaving patterns on a small, tapestry, frame, or slot loom. Participants must provide their own loom. Looms made in our “Weaving: Make Your Own Cardboard Box Loom” class can be used for this class. The Zoom link will be made available to you at least a few hours before class. Class will focus on the two patterns shown (checkered and clasped) and more will be introduced if time allows (plaid/tartan, designs, twill, and more.)

Participants will need their own loom (ones made in our Make Your Own Cardboard Box Loom can work for this), at least 50 yards of size 3-4 yarn (two colors, 25 yards each), loom comb or fork, pair of scissors, business card/ruler/gift card or like sized card (optional), tapestry/yarn needle (optional). Looms may be purchased at https://www.loonyloomworks.com/product-page/small-frame-loom. Please allow 7-10 business days for shipping inside of the U.S.

Class Times/Dates:
Thursday 9/16 5-7 p.m.
Friday 9/17 4-6 p.m.
Saturday 9/18 4-6 p.m.
Sunday 9/19 1-3 p.m.

Weaving: How to Weave Fabric Coasters

Have a lot of fabric strips but nothing to do with them? This class will teach you how to weave with fabric strips to create a basic repurosed fabric coaster. Participants will need their own frame loom and materials. (Cardboard box looms can be used for this but is not suggested and results will vary if used.)

Participants will need their own loom, at least 10 yards of carpet warp or other highly durable warp, multiple fabric strips 0.5-0.75in wide x at least 24in long (minimum total length 5 yards), loom comb, and pair of scissors. Looms and other supplies are available at https://www.loonyloomworks.com/product-page/small-frame-loom . Please allow 7-10 business days for shipping inside of the U.S.

Class Times/Dates:
Thursday 9/16 8-9 p.m.
Friday 9/17 7-8 p.m.
Saturday 9/18 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sunday 9/19 11 a.m.-12 p.m.