Smoky Mountain Quilt Emporium

Baltimore-style Needle-turned Class #101:

Using Elly Sienkiewicz’s methodology,  (www.ellysienkiewicz.com)  this Introductory 3-hour class introduces you to the world of Baltimore style, Needle-turned applique.  You will learn the basic turned-under stitches, what threads to use, how to use freezer paper for your templates and begin a basic block that can be turned into a pillow or other small project.  This class allows you to decide if Baltimore style is for you and the possibility of committing to a 12-month class.   A new 12-Baltimore Class series will begin 2010, so if Baltimore is something you are very interested in, this Introductory Class is a must !!

Next Class Date:   Saturday (Baltimore Intro. Class is on Temporary Standby until further notice due to our quilting orders being nine weeks out.)

Times:  11:00 - 3:00 pm          

Fee:  $25.00 (includes fabrics)

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Baltimore-style Applique 12 Month Class:

Again, using Elly Sienkiewicz’s methodology,  (www.ellysienkiewicz.com)  your journey will take you through twelve different lessons of needle-turned, applique quilting in the tradition of the classic Baltimore style.  This is an indepth, detail-oriented 12-month class for those seriously interested in the timelessness of needle-turned, Baltimore-style applique.  Each lesson is 3 hours long and  builds on the previous lesson, requiring a 12-month commitment.  Homework includes at least one block each month needing to be completed before you can progress to the  next lesson.  Each lesson builds on the previous class and cannot be skipped.   Typically, you’ll end up with between 12 and 24 blocks which are then assembled into a quilt top with borders and completed. 

This is an exciting and delightful class giving you the opportunity to learn new skills, hone current skills and make great new friends.  Class sizes are deliberately kept small to ensure lots of teacher attention per student.  Many students begin a 12-month Baltimore class with feelings of trepidation but quickly learn that, YES, they too can learn to make a beautiful Baltimore-style applique quilt !!

The first class will teach beginning needle turn techniques on a practice block.    The block is then made into a wall hanging or a pillow.  This first class enables you to begin learning the methodology as well as to help you to ease into the 12-month commitment.  You will then begin  a second block, also the first month, which will be included in your final quilt top.  Those who have previously worked with Baltimore style of applique will only work on the second block.

I know you’re dying to ask the big question, “What will I learn in this class”??   Join Debbie as you learn about cutwork applique and the hidden tack stitch, inlaid and onlaid applique, 3/16″ seams, points, curves and corners.  You’ll learn to make patterns from freezer paper, pattern bridges and the blind stitch.  Before you know it, you’ll be appliquing in the opposite direction, facing the seam, 1/8″ seam allowances plus writing on your quilt!  You’ll enjoy mastering straight-edge applique plus improving on sharper points.  It gets even more fun when we add a second color, cutwork islands, layering, abutting and everyone LOVES folding fabric into flowers, rectangle roses and circle roses plus adding stitched rose hairs.  And all of this is just in the first six months!!!

In the second half of the year you’ll learn to stuff roses, layer roses, do cutwork roses and a huge favorite,  ruching!!  You’ll be using a textured-edge running stitch plus needle-turning without a marked seam turn line.  You’ll love making superfine stems, stuffed berries, perfect grapes as well as split leaves.  Next, we’ll explore the English paper method, spray applique, yo-yo hearts and basted reverse applique.  Toward the end of the year we will touch on buttonhole applique in various forms.  The last month is what Elly calls the “Mary Evans” Challenge.  Without saying too much, envision lots of flowers, leaves, fruit and urns!!!!  Only Elly Sienkiewicz can teach sooooo much!!!!:)  

Baltimore-style quilt blocks

Class Fee:

$20.00 per month, payable in (4) – 3 month ($60.00)     OR    (2)  — 6 month ($120.00) installments, due at time of registration.          Class fee will include most of the applique fabrics, but NOT the background fabric.

Class Dates/Times: 

Class registration:    The 12-month Baltimore class is on Temporary Standby until further notice due to our quilting orders being nine weeks out.

Registration is mandatory and requires a minimum of 5 students; maximum of 9 students.   Class dates cannot be finalized until  ___     and is dependent on mimimum student requirements.  

We have the right to reschedule a class that has not met the mimimum student requirements.  If a paying student drops out before  ___ , a refund will be issued or applied to the next class.  NO REFUNDS ON DROP-OUTS OR ROLLBACKS AFTER  _____ . 

****No children under 17 or guests are allowed to accompany you to classes. 

Fabrics: 

You will have a selection of fabrics to choose from that are suiltable for Baltimore-style quilts.  Fabrics for most of the appliques are included in class fee.   Additional fabrics suitable for Baltimore-style quilts will be available for purchase at Typically, most of the blocks can be finished with 2 to 4 fat-quarters per block.  You will use some small amounts of scraps from your own stash for some of the flor$8.99 per yard and fat-quarters for $2.25 each.  als in later blocks.  White background material choices will be available for purchase.   Minimum of 7-9 yards white background required for entire quilt top which you may purchase in the store before the class begins.  (This yardard is based on 12 to 24 blocks plus max. 12″ borders.)

Supply List: 

A short supply list of tools and notions will be emailed several weeks before class begins. 

Policy on Missed Classes :

While many events in life can cause students to miss a class (illnesses/work/emergencies/etc.), please understand that we are limited in our ability to teach  make-up lessons.  In the event of a missed class, please allow for flexibility in our schedule to help you make-up the class in a timely manner.  Students who miss more than one or two  classes will be encouraged to re-register and rolled back to a later class. 

At this time, the best day to make-up a class is on a Wednesday, from 1:30 to 3:30.  You MUST call in advance to make-up a class and if Wednesdays are not an option for you, we will do our best to schedule another time but cannot guarantee another date will be possible.                                                

Please call the Studio if you have questions.