Classes
**Winter Class Schedule 2012***
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“Open Sew” Every Wednesday & Friday** 10:00-3:00 This is a great way to get projects done and meet some wonderful quilting friends! Spend the day at Candlelite Quilts! Registration will hold your spot but walk-ins are welcome, just call before you come and check for availability. Class Fee~$10.00     CLASS PHOTOS
Book Club/Hand Work Gathering * "The Candlelite Piece Readers" Every other Month for 6 months starting Feb. 18 & April 7-1:00-4:00... more dates coming This is a wonderful opportunity to work on your hand projects, and discuss the book that we all read! You can bring any type of handwork, trace red work patterns, binding, knitting, English paper piecing, wool applique, rug punching or just come to socialize. The first book we will be reading is “The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.” We will be reading 6 books in all and they can be viewed on the Club Page so you can know ahead of time what we will be reading. Hope you join us!! Club fee~$75.00 for one full year    (pay ½ at registration)|
Quilting Jams!!!** Saturday January 21, February 11 or April 28~2:00-11:00pm Yes, that’s right 11:00 PM!! Imagine sewing for 9 hours straight! This is a great social event to meet new quilting friends and have an evening just for you. You can also bring hand projects as well. This class fills up quick, I think because dinner is included (no cooking!!) Class Fee~$35.00 (Includes Pizza!)
Sit n’ Sew Evening 6:00-9:00 Thursday Evenings: You must register to hold your spot!! January 12, 19, 26, *February 2, 9, 16, 23* March 1, 8, 15, 29* April 5, 12, 26 Take this opportunity to work on past projects or continue on quilts you started in class. Cathy will help you with any problems that come up. You will make some progress on your quilts and meet new quilting friends too!! This is “YOU” time! Class Fee~$15.00                                                                     Instructor: Cathy Ruggiero
	“No Hoop© Red work” Workshops Tuesday, January 31, February 28, March 27, April 24~6:00-9:00 Weather you know how to red work or are just beginning, this class is the place to watch your project come to life. Beginners will be taught the “No-Hoop”© technique on a project of their choice, including transferring the design, tools and stitches to make this an enjoyable & portable project. Others will be continuing on their own projects. I will be starting the “Love Is” quilt (great for beginners), you can join in red work or bring your own handwork project!! Class Fee~$15.00 + supplies (if needed) Instructor: Cathy Ruggiero
Machine Quilting  (Beginner) Saturday, April 21~10:30-3:30 This class is a must! You will learn in the ditch, free motion, all about needles, threads and much more. You will look at machine quilting in a whole new way and feel confident in your next project. Class Fee~45.00 + book & supplies                                              Instructor: Karen Pulaski
	“Farmer’s Wife Club” **Tues. morn or even, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March, 6, April 3 (dates to continue) Learn how to make 6 ½” blocks from templates. In class you will choose fabrics, trace the shapes and cut them out. You will sew your blocks at home! We will cut out for two blocks per month. (This is a 12 month class ). If you have already taken this class, you are welcome to come and continue with more blocks. You will get inspired each time you come! Club Fee~$50.00 (includes required book & first month) $20.00 per month (If you already took the class, but want to continue to work on your quilt, $10.00 per month)
	Trails End (Beginner, Beginner) Two week class~ Tuesday, Jan. 24 & 31~11:00-2:00 or Sat. March, 3 & 10~1:30-4:00 Introducing a New pattern by Candlelite Designs!! It is the first in a Note card series of patterns designed to use 8 half yards. This is a quick and easy way to learn quilting. Cutting will be done in class, so new quilters are welcome as well as experienced quilters. Come and see all the bundles of colors already picked out for you, just grab and go!! Hope to see you in class! Class fee~$45.00 + Pattern & Supplies (Half yard helpers recommended) Instructor: Cathy Ruggiero
	Hideaway **(beginner) (2 weeks) Feb. 21 & March13~6-9:00 or Sat. (1 class) Feb. 4, 10:30-3:30 Introducing a New pattern by Candlelite Designs!! It is the second in a Note card series of patterns designed to use 8 half yards. This is a great way to continue your quilting skills. If you are a beginner, you will learn half square triangles as well as piecing techniques. Cutting will be done in class, so beginner quilters are welcome as well as experienced quilters. Come and see all the bundles of colors already picked out for you, just grab and go!! (If you took Trails end, this is a great second class!) Half Yard Helpers recommended Class Fee~$45.00 + Pattern & Supplies Instructor: Cathy Ruggiero
	Village Bunkhouse ** ( Exp. beginner) Saturday, March 17, 10:30-3:30 Introducing a New pattern by Candlelite Designs!! It is the third in a Note card series of patterns designed to use 8 half yards. This is a great way to continue your quilting skills. This quilt is made up of quarter square triangles and rectangles. Learn about sewing bias edges while creating this stunning quilt. Cutting will be done in class. Come and see all the bundles of colors already picked out for you, just grab and go!! (If you took Hideaway, this is a great third class!) Half Yard Helpers recommended Class Fee~$45.00 + Pattern & Supplies Instructor: Cathy Ruggiero
	English Paper Piecing with Hexagons* (Beginner) Sat, Jan. 21, Feb 25 10:30-1:30 This is one of the most addicting forms of hand work I have ever experienced. Bring yourself into a world where there were no sewing machines, but wonderful pointed shapes that were needed to create designs. You will learn this wonderful technique and walk away with hexagons ready to continue a grandmother’s flower garden or the design of your choice. Candlelite will have plenty of paper pieces to purchase so you can get start on your next project. Cheryl is an expert and has made several quilts, table toppers, and bed runners for you to see. Class Fee~$35.00 (includes pk. Of 1” hexagon paper shapes) Instructor: Cheryl Keigwin
	English Paper Piecing with “Tea Houses* (Beginner) Sat, Feb. 18, 10:30-1:00 Candllelite Designs has a new shape, “Tea Houses”, in two sizes (large or small)!! You can make a quilt, runner, stocking and much more. You will learn this wonderful technique and walk away with “Houses” ready to design. Candlelite will have plenty of paper pieces to purchase. Come and see the samples in the shop!! Class Fee~$25.00 + Paper Pieces Instructor: Cathy Ruggiero
Paper Piecing* Log Cabin Blocks (Beginner) Saturday, March. 31~10:30-1:30 Learn the art of Paper Piecing! You sew on foundation paper with the outline of the block. Mary will show you all the tips and tricks to making this most accurate way of sewing a breeze!! If you never tried it, this is the time!! Check out the website to see the picture of the block. Don’t miss out!! Class fee~$35.00(includes pre-printed paper)                           Instructor: Mary Bresnick
Chubby Charmer Bag (Beginner) Wednesday, Jan. 25~6:00-9:00 This is one of the most popular bags in the quilting world!! I have seen it done up in many colors. All you need is a charm pack or 5” squares and lining. Mary will show how to put it all together. Don’t miss out!! Class fee~$25.00+ Pattern & Supplies                                      Instructors: Mary Stafford
	“Tea Leaf Table topper”** March 24, 10:30-1:30 This is a fun new technique that looks like more work than it really is! Once you learn this wonderful new way to create two fabrics showing at once, you can apply it to any project. What is exciting about this class is the instructor is Kristine Poor of “Poorhouse Quilt Designs.” Her patterns are sold all over the country! You will learn from the expert who invented this technique!! Don’t miss it!! Class Fee~$35.00 + Pattern & Supplies Instructor: Kristine Poor