Quilting Classes in Nashville, TN...HELP!
sicorican
I need to find out if any of you know of any quilting classes being
offered in the Nashville, TN area. My wife really wants to learn to
quilt, and I thought that signing her up for classes would be a nice
Christmas present for her.
If you don't know of classes, what good beginner's resources (books,
tapes, audios, magazines, etc) would you recommend?
Thank you for any help you can offer!
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Susan Sisk
Sounds like a very thoughtful gift.
Susan
sicorican <sico...@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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e...@bellsouth.net
same info, but you said it much better, and included names and addresses/phone
#'s! I just LOVE you bunches girl! Can't wait to see you again!
Christina
Rowena Aldridge wrote:
> greetings all! sicorican <sico...@my-deja.com> writes:
>
> >I need to find out if any of you know of any quilting classes being
> >offered in the Nashville, TN area. My wife really wants to learn to
> >quilt, and I thought that signing her up for classes would be a nice
> >Christmas present for her.
> >
> >If you don't know of classes, what good beginner's resources (books,
> >tapes, audios, magazines, etc) would you recommend?
>
> hi sicorican ;) you are a sweet husband, this is a gift that your wife will
> enjoy! are you looking for classes on how to construct a quilt, or classes in
> the quilting techniques? these are two different things. generally, project
> classes will be in how to make a specific quilt item--for example a log cabin
> tote bag, or maybe a star wallhanging, or a sampler bed quilt, etc. usually an
> example of the item is showing in the store so you can see what you will end up
> with. the technique classes would focus on how to do certain things, such as
> hand piecing, free-motion quilting, or using a rotary cutter, and would not
> necessarily result in a finished item. which class would be right for your
> wife depends on how much experience she already has with sewing.
>
> start by calling Quilter's Attic on Main Street in Goodlettesville, 859-5603,
> ask for Judy Anderson (i think she comes in after 1 pm most days), she can tell
> you what classes they have coming up and what level of expertise they are
> suited for. Judy is an experienced quilter, and a terrific teacher, and i am
> proud to say she is my friend. you might also call the Jo-Ann's ETC in
> Rivergate Station in Madison (on Gallatin Road, close to the mall) 870-0150,
> ask for Trisha McVey. her classes are generally more about quilted garments,
> but recently she offered a class on a lovely flannel lap quilt. also edna
> dougherty has some nice projects showing right now, the latest one is a
> Stack-N-Whack which might be a little too intimidating if your wife is a
> beginner, but if she has some sewing experience this could be a lot of fun.
>
> there is also a Jo-Ann's ETC on Mallory Lane in CoolSprings 771-7676, but i
> believe all they have coming up in the first of the year is the quilting
> club--call anyway, they might have added something since the calendar came out.
> ask for someone in the quilting department--it seems like i remember a woman
> named Loretta who is a member of the Franklin quilt guild, this woman had some
> lovely work with her the last time i was there.
>
> does your wife have a sewing machine? if not, she might need to borrow one,
> most of the classes require you to bring your own equipment--but check to be
> sure, some places will provide a machine for rent. DO NOT buy her a sewing
> machine--she should be the one to pick it out, by test driving different models
> to see what features she likes and feels comfortable using.
>
> most classes will also have a supplies list, which will include requirements
> for fabrics. often there will be a kit available, but many times the choices
> in fabrics are left to the student. some places will offer a discount if you
> buy your supplies from the store when you sign up. there are some tools that
> most classes will expect the quilter to have--a rotary cutter, cutting mat, and
> quilting ruler come to mind. if your wife doesn't have these things, someone
> at the store can help you pick out the right ones, or that can be part of the
> excitement for your wife at the big after-christmas sales!
>
> as for good books, the Metro Public Library system is FULL TO THE BRIM with
> lots of good quilting books, you could look at some of them and get an idea for
> which books you think she might like--but i worn you, Christina and i usually
> have most of them checked out. ;) when you find a book you like, you can
> usually get it at the Stitcher's Garden in Franklin on Main Street, 790-0603.
>
> (shameless plug: right across the street from Stitcher's Garden is Strange
> Things Store--they carry my wearables--vests, shoulder bags--and my karma
> dolls.)
>
> if you don't find what you're looking for at these places, get back in touch
> with me, i'll round up Christina and some other Mid-Tenn quilters and we'll get
> together with your wife for a quilting bee! (hey, come to think of it, this
> would be fun even if you DO find a good class for her). good luck, do write
> again and tell us what you choose for her present. babalu!
>
> rowena___. in music city USA
> RoStitchery Custom Sewing and Quilting
> http://members.aol.com/rostitchry/home.html
>
> "when was the last time you did something for the first time?"
jeanne
account can afford it once the total addiction sets in and you don't mind if
she is off having s.e.x. every time you are looking for her.
hehehehehehehe
jeanne
nz
oh, yea, throw in a box of chocolate with the lessons. Quilters and the
caffeine kick go together for some odd reason.
j.
8^))
Susan Sisk <sis...@nospam.dot.state.sc.us> wrote in message
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> Can't help you with classes in Nashville, but what a nice hubby you are.
> Sounds like a very thoughtful gift.
>
> Susan
>
> sicorican <sico...@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> > Greetings all!
> >
> > offered in the Nashville, TN area. My wife really wants to learn to
> > quilt, and I thought that signing her up for classes would be a nice
> > Christmas present for her.
> >
> > If you don't know of classes, what good beginner's resources (books,
> > tapes, audios, magazines, etc) would you recommend?
> >
MissyMelo
listed. Call them - they'll know! If not, call the regular fabric stores.
You might also check your local community college. Ours has quilting classes
through the extension.
Very thoughtful! Good luck!
Rowena Aldridge
>I need to find out if any of you know of any quilting classes being
>offered in the Nashville, TN area. My wife really wants to learn to
>quilt, and I thought that signing her up for classes would be a nice
>Christmas present for her.
>
>If you don't know of classes, what good beginner's resources (books,
>tapes, audios, magazines, etc) would you recommend?
hi sicorican ;) you are a sweet husband, this is a gift that your wife will
Roberta Zollner
1. cutting mat (at least 24 X 36")
2. rotary cutter
3. ruler to go with the mat
4. one or more of these books: "Quilts, quilts, quilts" Fons and Porter;
"First Quilt Book" Carol Doak; "Heirloom Machine Quilting" Harriet Hargrave
(or ask the quilt shop person what her favorite is)
5. a half yard each (at least) of about 20 different fabrics, 100% cotton
6. subscription to "Quilters Newsletter"
7. big spool of 100% cotton white thread for machine piecing, spool of
quilting thread, spool of Sew Art invisible nylon
8. sometimes a kit for a pillow top or something small is a good way to get
going
I assume she already has a sewing machine and basic supplies? HTH
Roberta in DK
"sicorican" <sico...@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> Greetings all!
>
> I need to find out if any of you know of any quilting classes being
> offered in the Nashville, TN area. My wife really wants to learn to
> quilt, and I thought that signing her up for classes would be a nice
> Christmas present for her.
>
> If you don't know of classes, what good beginner's resources (books,
> tapes, audios, magazines, etc) would you recommend?
>
Rowena Aldridge
running, i'll give you a call. many hugs to you, babalu! rowena___.
<e...@bellsouth.net> writes:
>Oh Rowena. I emailed this nice husband personally, and told him some of
>the
>same info, but you said it much better, and included names and
>addresses/phone
>#'s! I just LOVE you bunches girl! Can't wait to see you again!
>Christina
"when was the last time you did something for the first time?"