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Dina’s Cozy Cabin Quilts Class Roster

September 2012 – January 2013 10901 Mausel St. #102 Eagle River, AK 99577 (907) 696-3462 www.dinascozycabin.com

Buck-A-Block 8: Sign up NOW! Catch up for $1 per block June 1, 2012-May 31, 2013 New color choices: Christmas, Green Energy Batik, Safari, Wood Lake Batik, Safari & Cinnabar Batik, Reserve your slots before they run out.

Buck-A-Block is a program where you come in monthly and get two strips of fabric & block instructions for $1. This year each month’s strips will make two blocks. It’s fun to see how different the two blocks look as you reverse the fabric placement. The finished quilt twin sized 67” x 93.”

This year the blocks use 2.5” Thangles and the finishing kit uses 2.0” Thangles and both are sold separately. We’ve also purchased fabric for finishing kits to match. Kits are $87.99 each. Again, they are limited.

Extra Block Choices cost $2 each month

Early/Late fee is an extra $1 per block

Friend pick up fee is an extra $1 per block

HAVE FUN! It’s just a dollar….

The Great Alaska 2012 Shop Hop runs

through December 15th! …Stop in

and get the DCCQ Block!

Table of Contents 2-3 BEGINNER CLASSES 4 CLUBS & PROGRAMS 5 KIDS CLASSES 6 Abendessen Table

Runner 6 Alaskids Moose 6 Animal Appliqué 7 Appliqué Circle 7 Apron: Ladies Choice 7 Big Christmas Star 8 Biscuit Basket 8 Blessings From The

Hollow 8 Boxed In 9 Cash and Carry Bag 9 Christmas Wreath 9 Classmate Tote 10 Cozy Sweater Mittens 10 Crazy Patchwork

Sweatshirt Jacket 10 Crazy Shortcut Quilts 11 Fire & Ice 11 Floor Quilts 11 Goose In The Pond 12 Holiday Table Topper 12 Hugs & Kisses 12 I Like It Like That 13 It's A Wrap Bowls 13 Just Can't Cut It 13-Kuspuk Apron 14 Kuspuk Class 14 Let’s Twist 14 Long Arm Quilting 101 15 Margo Handbag 15 Paper Piece with

Confidence II 15 Photo Memory Quilts 16 Piping Hot Hobo Bag 16 The Professional Tote 16 Raspberry Ripple 17 Stack ‘N Whack 17 Strippy Scrap Jacket 17 Strip Tubing Fun 18 Terrific Tri-Fold Wallet 18 Twisted Christmas

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BEGINNER CLASSES: Academy of Quilting 101 Teacher: Margaret Smith

This class is a thorough skill-building course in quilt

making using a curriculum from the book Quilter’s

Academy Vol. 1-Freshman Year (an excellent book!).

Beginner skills taught include sewing machine basics,

tools, working with fabric and cutting, and accurately

stitching and pressing. You work on a small wall

hanging to test your skill. Learn to quilt with confidence

& learn to calculate how many strips to cut for the blocks

in a throw quilt.

Fee: $25 Thursday September 6 6-9pm

Academy of Quilting 102

Teacher: Margaret Smith

This class is for those who want to continue to build

their skills. You expand your knowledge of tools and

outfitting your sewing area. Next, you learn basic

skills to design blocks and plan quilts. Expanding

your piecing skills and accuracy will be covered.

Finally, learn the basics of choosing fabric collecting

and tips for pressing well.

Fee: $25 Thursday September 13 6-9pm

Academy of Quilting 103


Here's the final class from the Freshman Year and it covers more quilting terms & teaches how to

finish a quilt. Learn about adding borders, backing, quilting and binding. These are great skills for all

quilters.

Fee: $25

Thursday September 20 6-9pm

BEGINNER CLASSES Continued:

Four Fun Beginner Class


This fun quilt uses only two fabrics. You’ll learn

quilting terminology, how to choose fabrics, basic

rotary cutting and piecing. By the end of the classes

you will have a completed quilt top.

Fee: $ 40

Tue, Nov 27& Dec 4 6-9pm

Quilting Basics Sampler

Teacher: Arteria McCummings

The Quilting Basics Sampler is a

beginner friendly quilt. We will review

basic quilting techniques (pressing, rotary

cutting and sewing accurate ¼” seams).

You will learn how to quick piece half-

square triangles and flying geese units,

block construction, sashing, borders and

introduction to finishing techniques.

Fee: $55 Thu, Nov 1, 8, 15 & 29

6-9:30pm

Strip Club Teacher: Dina Pappas

Join us and see what the fuss is with stripping!

Learn tips, get ideas, find out about tools. Each

month we feature a new Strip Club pattern

designed to use 2 ½" strips. We’ll give you a

presentation, a pattern, a little inspiration and a

good time! No need to RSVP. Just come as you

are! And remember to put "STRIP CLUB" on your calendar. Dare them to ask you about it!

Fee: FREE OF CHARGE Saturdays

Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8 & Jan12 12-1pm

Quilts of Valor Sewing Quilts of Valor are quilts made to honor & comfort the wounded. One

of our projects is to take blocks from a Moda block challenge and

create quilts with them. We look forward to seeing all the quilts from

those blocks. Another way to serve is to work on your own projects.

We donate our quilts both locally and to Alaskans who are stationed

away from home. Check our the Quilts of Valor Foundation website at

www.qovf.org for more information.

2012 Goal: Twelve Quilts of Valor Donated Locally

Quilts to Date: 17!

Revised Goal: 2 x 12 (24)

My Time To Sew

Teacher: Mary Pomeroy Fee: $ 0

Do you love sewing but hate doing it all alone? Join other quilter’s to

sew, visit, share ideas, and show your finished projects. This club will

meet the 3rd Saturday of the month to finish projects, share inspiration

and receive a little assistance when needed. This is the perfect club

that will get you out of the house & working on your latest (or long lost)

project. What could be a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon

than with other quilters?

Sat, Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 & Jan 19 2-6pm

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CLASSES FOR KIDS!

KIDS: Rail Fence Quilt


This Rail Fence is the perfect quilt for kids and beginners.

Students learn how to tear and cut fabric strips (rotary

cutting is not taught in this class), sew strip sets to make

blocks, use a template and how to cut and lay out blocks

in a pattern. Lastly, they will learn to sew blocks together,

add a border and finish by birthing and tying their quilt.

Fee: $ 45

Wed-Fri, Jan 2, 3 & 4 12:30-4:30pm

KIDS: Roll It Up Pillowcase


A perfect class for beginners and fun for the more experience young sewer, the Roll It Up pillowcase

is fun and easy to create. This class covers sewing basics (threading machine, winding a bobbin,

cutting and sewing accurate seams). The kid friendly pillowcase uses the “burrito” method resulting

in a pillowcase with no exposed raw edges. It is easy to create with simple step-by-step photos to roll

your own pillowcase in a jiffy!

Fee: $ 25

Mon, Dec 31 12:30-4:30pm

KIDS: Turning Nine

Teacher: Carla Eisberg

You can choose your size to make this basic, favorite,

beginning quilt. This quilt has large squares to show

off large prints you just can’t bring yourself to cut.

Fee: $ 40

Sat, Oct 6, 13 & 20 9-11am

Abendessen Table Runner


Dress your holiday table with this beautiful Abendessen (German for

dinnertime) table runner. This table runner is perfect for learning to

make a Dresden Plate. You will learn three blade top options (straight,

peaked and curved). Straight and peaked blades are great for

beginners. More experienced quilters can challenge themselves with

the curved blades (advanced). Either straight, peaked or curved, your

holiday table will be admired by your dinner guest.

Fee: $ 45

Sun, Oct 14& 21 12:30-5pm

Alaskids Moose

Teacher: Kris Rogers

Have fun with fast, easy appliqué baby quilt; can also be used as a

wall hanging. Use traditional appliqué method or use your appliqué

stitch to quilt it. You can practice your bias binding, or not.

Fee: $ 40

Tue, Oct 3010:30-2:30pm and Nov 13 & 27 @ 10:30-

1:30pm

Animal Appliqué

Teacher: Dina Pappas

Here’s a class to tame those animal appliqué patterns

designed by Toni Whitney. Let’s move step by step through

these appliqué projects that may have spooked you in the past.

I’ve got some tips and hints to make you a winner. We have

several kits available to make your project a success.

Fee: $ 45

Tue, Jan 15, 22 & 29 6-9pm

Appliqué Circle

Teacher: Fran Apland

The Appliqué Circle is dedicated to the art and enjoyment of

handwork. Each session gathers quilters of all skill levels to

practice techniques related to handwork—hand appliqué, freezer

paper appliqué, reverse appliqué, dimensional appliqué, broidery

perse, Hawaiian appliqué, embroidery, perfect stems/circles and

beadwork on fabric! Each session you share projects and ideas

with the circle and work on your latest project. So leave the

machine at home and pack your needle and thread for stitching sharing and socializing with like-

minded quilters.

Fee: $ 10 each session 6-8pm

Tue, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Jan 8

Apron: Ladies Choice

Teacher: Mary Pomeroy

In this class you get to choose which apron you would like to

make: a Retro Apron, Sunday Dinner Apron, or Four Corner

Apron. Aprons are fun to make, more fun to wear and they make

great gifts.

Fee: $ 30

Sat, Dec 1 10-4pm

Big Christmas Star

Teacher: Melanie Hancock

A great class for Beginner Plus students. Make one big star,

add borders and you are ready for Christmas. You don't have

to use Christmas fabrics, make one for autumn, or just to go

with your decor as an alternate, you may make this into a

Christmas Tree Skirt with just a few adjustments to the border.

Fee: $ 30

Wed, Oct 24& 31 6-8:30pm

Biscuit Basket


These fabric Biscuit Baskets make quick and easy gifts for all

occasions. Learn to easily make this basket for all your

friends and family.

Fee: $ 35

Sat, Oct 13 6-9:30pm

Blessings From The Hollow

Teacher: Geri Wacker

This quilt is made from 2 ½ inch strips which are

sub cut into 2 ½ inch squares, 2 ½ x 4 ½

rectangles, and 2 ½ x 6 ½ rectangles. If you do

not have the time or patience to piece the border,

substitute a plain border instead.

Fee: $ 40

Sun, Nov 18 12-5pm

Boxed In


This quick quilt uses one Jelly Role and one Charm Pack.

This quilt will also look great in batiks or you can make it

scrappy. This is fast and easy. If you’ve been wondering

what to do with those precuts this is a great way to use

them.

Fee: $ 35

Wed, Oct 10 6-9pm

Ca$h and Carry Bags


Corral your cash, cards and coins in an easy zipper pouch.

Make one to keep and one to give away. Use Terry’s method

and you’ll agree: ZIPPERS ARE NO BIG DEAL!! This class will

show you how to customize our zippers to fit any bag. The bags

are a great way to use up leftovers or grab one of our kits. It’s

quick perfect for gifts.

Fee: $ 25

Sunday September 30 2-5pm

Christmas Wreath


Decorate your home with a fabulous wreath this holiday season.

You will learn how to give your wreath dimension by

constructing the 3-D look with the Dresden straight-top-blade

and 3-D half-circle-top blade. Embellish your wreath with a

removable bow and enjoy it year after year. This would also

make a wonder gift for someone special.

Fee: $ 40

Sat, Nov 3& 10 2-5pm

Classmate Tote


Here's another great bag pattern from Atkinson Designs. It's a stylish

tote with lots of pockets, perfect for holding all your notions and

tools. We will add zippers & stitch with vinyl with no problems!

Fee: $ 30

Sun, Oct 28 12:30-5

Cozy Sweater Mittens


Oops, did your favorite wool sweater get thrown in

the wash and then tossed in the dryer? Don’t fret,

you can turn that Barbie sized sweater into your new

favorite pair of mittens! Have fun pairing your

sweater with a contrasting fleece liner and voila, you

are now the fashionista! This is a fun, quick project

for Beginner Plus.

Fee: $ 35 Sun, Nov 11 1-4:30pm

Crazy Patchwork Sweatshirt Jacket


This quick sweatshirt jacket is an unlined jacket (using a

readymade sweatshirt) Blocks are created by stacking 9"

fabric squares. Cut the squares into "crazy quilt" style

pieces. Shuffle the colors around with Margaret’s help

and sew back together. Trim blocks to size; join blocks

together and cut out jacket (sweatshirt) pieces. Pattern

provided

Fee: $ 40 Mon, Oct 1& 8 6-9pm

Crazy Shortcut Quilts


Learn how to make this very popular “quilt as you go” style quilt. It is

fun and easy to make, and you will have the opportunity to use the

decorative stitches on your sewing machine. You will not be able to

make just one – they are so easy and fun!

Fee: $ 50

Wed, Jan 2, 16 & 30 6-9pm

Fire & Ice


You will start with 9 x 10 ½ rectangles in a stack of four. You will

make two cuts, swap pieces in the stack, sew the rectangle back

together, and square up the block. This pattern is for Advanced

Beginners but everyone will enjoy this quilt. Think outside the

box. If you do not like red, chose a different bright color to go with

the black/whites.

Fee: $ 35

Wed, Dec 5 6-9pm

Floor Quilts


Floor Quilts are no sew projects that use Mod Podge &

Multipurpose Cloth. Create your own design or follow a

pattern to make a mat that is beautiful and durable on the

floor.

Fee: $ 35

Tue, Nov 6& 13 6-9pm

Goose In The Pond

Teacher: Melanie Hancock

This is an old pattern, updated for the holidays.

Choose your favorite fabrics, and come to class

ready to piece your top. Make it for the holidays

or just in your favorite colors.

Fee: $ 45

Mon, Nov 12, 19 & 26 6-8:30pm

Holiday Table Topper


Three fabrics makes this elegant table topper. Use

Thangles for accurate & fast star points. It is fast to piece

and makes a fabulous gift. Pattern provided in class.

Fee: $ 25

Thu, Dec 6 6-9:30pm

Hugs & Kisses


Just in time for Christmas, make this fast and easy throw

size quilt (can be made larger) that is made for 10” layer

cake Squares and 5” charms.

Fee: $ 35

Wed, Nov 7 6-9pm

I Like It Like That


Make your quilt any way you like it! One simple block can be used

to create five different designs & the pattern includes a layout sheet

for all five. Not only can you choose your own layout, you can

choose to use a color scheme or go scrappy after you decide what

size quilt you want.

Fee: $35

Fri Sep 21 & 28 6:30-9pm

It's A Wrap Bowls


This is another technique to making

bowls, bags and others items with rope

and fabric. You will be amazed how

fun and easy this is. And a great way to

use your scraps. These make great

gifts to get you ready for the holiday

season.

Fee: $ 35

Sat, Nov 10 6-9:30pm

Just Can't Cut It


This is is a great quilt for a beautiful, large print that

you want to show case, and it requires only 5 other

fabrics. It is a quick and easy quilt that after cutting,

can be sewn together in an afternoon.

Fee: $ 35

Fri, Nov 9& 16 6-9pm

Kuspuk Apron

Teacher: Mary Johnson

Join Mary and make her cute apron. She designed the pattern and

has both a Woman’s and Man’s version. The Alaskan Kuspuk Apron

was inspired by the summer kuspuk, a staple in the Alaska Native's

wardrobe. Take advantage of our new trims to make your apron

fancy!

Fee: $ 30

Wed, Nov 14 6-9pm

Kuspuk Class


Make yourself or a loved one a light fabric parka. Eskimo women make it in

bright prints and wear it over their fur parkas in the winter to protect the fur.

The pattern is designed so the flounce may be left off to make a boy's

parka or shorter summer parka. The garment slips over the head and may

have a front zipper although it is not needed, as it will slip over the head

without one.

Decorative braid or rickrack is used to trim the garment.

Fee: $ 75

Mon, Jan 7, 14 & 21 6-9pm

Let's Twist


This is a fun, fast, easy project that gives the appearance of being really

difficult! The secret to making these interlocking pinwheels is the Twister

tool. All the triangles are eliminated and you simply take your 5” or 10”

squares and create a masterpiece!

Fee: $25

Friday September 7 6:30-9pm

Long Arm Quilting 101


Learn the basics of how to load your quilt and all the fun

options that are available to quilt your top with a longarm

quilting machine. This class allows you to rent a longarm

machine Stipple Yourself and substitutes for the required

class at Stipple Yourself.

Fee: $ 25

Sat, Oct 20 6-8pm OR Sun, Nov 4 3-5pm OR Sat, Dec 8 6-8pm OR Sun, Jan 13 3-5pm

Margo Handbag


The Margo handbag has a professional look with its secure zip top

closure. Additionally, it boasts shoulder length fabric handles, 2

handy outside pockets and 6 inside pockets to help keep those little

things organized. If zippers scare you, do not be afraid. The

innovative Dip-Down Zip-Top technique used makes inserting this

zipper super easy.

Fee: $ 40 Thu, Oct 11& 18 6-9pm

Paper Piece with Confidence II


Paper piecing creates quilts that can look intimidating! Yet, by

following Judy Niemeyer's techniques for cutting and piecing you

will find you can master any of her patterns. We will work on

Crown of Thorns or The Seasonal Table Runner for a gentler

project.

Fee: $ 45

Tue, Oct 16, 23 & 30 6-9pm

Photo Memory Quilts


Just in time for capturing holiday memories, Dina will help you take those photos

& transfer them to fabric. You will get all the tips and tricks involved so you can

do it for yourself like a pro.

Fee: $ 25

Thu, Oct 4 6:30-8:30 pm

Piping Hot Hobo Bag


Curvy and stylish, this bag looks hard to make, but its straightforward

construction makes it easy and fun to create. The curved edge makes

attaching the piping easy. The piped edges and tassel trim on this bag

make a strong graphic statement. The clean profile has wide collapsible

sides. It has a slim line when closed but opens to reveal a roomier bag

to accommodate all your belongings.

Fee: $ 40

Sat, Dec 1& 8 6-9:30pm

The Professional Tote


The professional tote has pockets and compartments,

zippers (that are easy to insert in the tote). An awesome

travel bag. Even my lap top fits into it when I am on the

go. Come to class with all of the pieces pre cut and you

will be nearly finished with your bag at the end of the

class. Be sure to label your pieces as you pre cut.

Fee: $ 50

Sat, Jan 26 10-6pm

Raspberry Ripple


This is a fun twist on a nine-patch block that is virtually

unrecognizable! I always wanted to do a classic red quilt

and I love the results. You can make yours any color or

combination you wish.

Fee: $35

Mon Sep 10 & 17 6:30-9pm

Stack 'N Whack


Stack-n-Whack quilts will be the most fascinating quilts you will ever

make. You will learn how to stack and then cut your fabric to create

amazing kaleidoscope blocks. Each block is unique and is revealed to

you as you sew. After your first quilt, you may just find it addictive.

Fee: $40

Saturday September 22 12-6pm

Strippy Scrap Jacket


This classic box style jacket is fat quarter friendly

and can be fully lined to make it reversible or use a

pretty flannel base to make it a light weight jacket.

Fee: $ 40

Tue, Oct 2& 9 6-9pm OR

Thu, Jan 10& 17 6-9pm

Strip Tubing Fun


Make fabulous quilts using the Strip Tubing technique! Strip tubing

uses two strips or strip sets (or a combination of both) to form a tube.

Using the Strip Tube Ruler (or a square-up ruler), the tube is cut to

make pieced half square triangles and/or striped quilt blocks. It is a fun

and fast way to make an eye-catching quilt.

Fee: $40

Sat Sep 8 & 15 6-9:30pm

Terrific Tri-Fold Wallet


This pretty and professional-looking wallet

holds a little bit of everything. There is

room for your dollar bills, coins, credit

cards and even a slot for your receipts.

The unique coin pouch is zipper free and

user friendly. The tri-fold design is

compact but efficient and will fit

comfortably in any handbag. So raid your

stash and make a beautiful wallet your friends will covet.

Fee: $ 30

Sat, Oct 27 2-6pm OR

Fri, Jan 18 11-3pm

Twisted Christmas


This is a fun, fast, easy project that gives the

appearance of being really difficult! The secret to

making these interlocking pinwheels is the Twister tool.

All the triangles are eliminated and you simply take your

5” or 10” squares and create a masterpiece!

Fee: $ 25

Thu, Oct 25

6-9pm

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