We are SO fortunate to offer two types of classes - Those with guest instructors and those by our in house staff. This section tells you about our Guest Teachers. They offer their specialty and teach in our store but you pay their fees directly to them. You can sign up for their classes in the store or by e-mailing them directly.

Diane McCabe

Diane wants you to learn more than quilting and her class offerings support that. Her students love her style of teaching and they leave with an great project and talent! My favorite is her open sewing sessions on Saturday mornings - here you can select ANY sewing project and she will teach you to make it. You can reach her at sidecarman@aol.com.

THE RYCO LUGGAGE SERIES
If you enjoy Diane's classes take a look at the RYCO Luggage Series she will be teaching this summer! Classes listed below in the RYCO Sewing Fun! section of our newsletter.

SEWING WITH DIANE

This is a six-session class where Diane is free to assist you in any sewing project. Come and sew garments, home dec items or quilts - whatever you like, whatever your skill level. "Fit" is emphasized in this class. Please contact Diane for more information. Saturdays, June 4 to July 16 (no class July 2) 9:30am to 12:30pm

GARMENT PATTERN FITTING

Come and learn how to make the adjustments needed on your pattern so that clothes that you make fit you! Nothing will be made in this class buy you will leave with a better knowledge of your body and how to make adjustments to your patterns. This is a prerequisite class if you would like to join us in the fall to make a spectacular jacket (Kwik Sew 3095). Watch for it displayed at RYCO.If you are interest - Coontact Diane Directly for times

JODY BECK

Jody is new to Rhode Island but definately not new to quilting. She hails from Arizona and brings a fresh new set of skills in her teaching. She loves teaching beginners and focuses several classes for beginners. You can reach Jody at jodysjems07@yahoo.com.

IN THE BEGINNING - STACK N SLASH

The stack n slash technique is great for beginners and more experienced quilters alike. Come and make this impressive quilt with Jody! Sewing machine and rotary cutting skills are required. Mondays, July 18 & 25 10:00am to 1:00pm(pattern included) $46

COMFORT QUILT SEW DAYS -- FREE!!!

Come and help make quilts that bring comfort to those in need. Jody has all the fabric for the different quilts featured. Bring your sewing machine, thread and bobbins, and your basic sewing supplies. The quilts will be donated to local charities. Registration is recommended. "Twist & Shout" on Mondays, July 18 & 25, "Rag Quilt" on Mondays, August 15 & 22 and "Pillow Panel Quilt" on Mondays, September 12 & 19 all from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

WINNING HANDS

Join Jody as we use Eleanor Burn's method to make the Card Trick blocks for this quilt. This baby or wall hanging size can be made within the six hours with a little homework. Feel free to make the lap quilt if you are familiar with setting blocks together and adding borders. The blocks float so you don't lose your points and are easy enough that beginners feel accomplishment and experience quilters enjoy the quickness of making them - no half square triangles. Mondays, August 15 & 22 10:00am to 1:00pm $36.00 plus book

WOOL APPLIQUE TREE ORNAMENTS

You will create cute little tree ornaments while learning how to do wool applique. Jody will also teach you how to felt your own wool. It's a wonderful take-along project to do while waiting at the doctor's/dentist's office, waiting to pick the kids up from school, or while relaxing with
your family watching TV. This is a handwork class - no sewing machines required. Bring a friend and let's have some fun. Monday, September 12, 10:00am to 1:00pm
$28.00 includes pattern

LET'S SAIL AWAY

Do you need a quick baby or little boy quilt? Do you wish you could go sailing? Maybe you're already a sailor. Come and create a cute quilt with four different sailboat blocks using a stitch and flip method allowing you to use woodgrain fabric for the boats. Learn how to do this method and also how to use water fabric effectively. Sash the blocks for a quick wallhanging, alternate with sailboat fabric for a crib size, or make more blocks for a larger quilt. Learn to use the Quick Quarter 2 and the Angler 2 to make half square triangles effortlessly. Monday, September 19 10:00am to 2:30pm $37.00 includes pattern

Judy Lancaster

Judy is a most organized teacher with a wealth of experience and is most attentive to her students. She just returned from taking classes out on the West Coast to keep enriching her talents for you. wlancaster@cox.net

WRAPPED CORD HANDBAG

Create your own color scheme, shape and size to make a unique handbag. This is done by wrapping cord with fabric strips and zigzag stitching the cord together. Two sessions on Sunday September 11 & 18 12:30pm to 3:30pm $25

CUT & FOLD LEAVES

Judy's latest creations - A beautiful applique quilt that is SO easy! Use the cut and fold technique.. Four sessions beginning Sunday September 25 12:30pm to 3:30pm $35 (for all 4 sessions)

THE DRAGONFLY

Create the dragonfly from Judy's water garden quilt. With shimmery fabric, beads and thread you will have a dragonfly that is approximately 7x9 that you can frame or use in your own unique way such as a pillow or on a tote! Sunday October 9 12:30pm to 3:30pm $15

THREAD PAINTING

You get to choose the Lady at Sunset or the Sleeping Mouse. You will be painting fabric, thread painting and working with three dimensional design. Saturday, November 5 9:30am to 4:00pm $30

PINE TREES IN THE SNOW

You will be painting fabric for the sky and snow, then thread painting the pine trees. The background of trees and mountains are fused in place then machine stitched for texture. Two sessions on Sunday November 6 & 13 12:30pm to 3:30pm $30

THE ANGEL

You will create an angel with thread painted hair, painted face, shimmery wings and a beautiful gown.. The finished picture is approximately 20x21". Saturday, November 12 9:30am to 4:00pm $35

QUILTER'S TOTE

A wonderful tote with an ironing pad! Simplify carrying your 18x24" cutting mat and large rulers. This tote has a quilted diagonal stripe design on one side and an ironing pad on the other. Two sessions on Saturday, November 19 and December 3 9:30am to 12:30pm $20

WOVEN RINGS TABLE RUNNER

Choose a special fabric to be featured inside of interlocking rings for this 15x48" table runner. The rings are machine appliqued in place. Sundays, November 20 and December 4 12:30pm to 3:30pm $20

Lisa McGuire

Lisa's work has evolved froom her love of textiles when her Mother taught her to sew in the 4th grade. she earned the Home Economics award upon graduation and then in college received degrees in Clothing & Textiles.......and Culinary arts. Lisa started Cooley dooley Arts in 2004 after sewing her first handbag as a gift. She long stopped counting how many she has made. she loves creating and helping others create. You can reach her at cooleydooley@yahool.com

QUILTED BEACH BAG

Quilted bags are all the rage! Learn to sew your own - custom designed by you! Perfect for the beach, a weekend getaway or just a day of shopping, this large tote with 5 pockets will be your go-to bag. Saturday July 16 9:30am to 1:30pm $25

GIRL SCOUT BADGES

In the Brownie "Stitch it Together" class, girls will learn basic sewing skills including threading needles, sewing buttons, embroidery and more. Use these new skills to create a custom designed doll sleeping bag. For the Junior "Sew Simple" badge, girls will learn hand sewing and embroidery stitches,all about fabrics and sewing patterns. Girls will practice stitches and create a one-of-a-kind fun project for themselves or for a gift. Contact Lisa to schedule $8 (includes supplies)

Michelle Delauriers

Michelle is an accomplished quilter that has studied under some favous quilters both Nationally and Regionally recognized. She teacher Paper Piecing and Color. She loves making you accomplished at selecting the fabrics and colors that make your quilt spectacular for a true memory..... AND Paper Piecing is her passion. Two great skills that are often underestimated. Let her develop your talents further....piecemaker17@cox.net.

PAPER PIECING Block of the Month

Come join the fun and learn to make beautiful paper pieced stars! The group meets the last Thursday of every month - this month's class will take place on Thursday, June 30. Two meeting times available - $10 per session 10:00am to 12:00pm NEW TIME! and 6:00pm to 8:00pm

BEGINNER PAPER PIECING

Paper piecing is a method of forming quilt blocks by sewing fabric onto foundation paper. Learn the proper paper piecing technique in this one session class. Wednesdays, September 14, 21 or 28 10:00am to 12:00pm $20

INTERMEDIATE PAPER PIECING

For those ready to take their paper piecing to the next level. Three sessions on Thursday, September 15, 22 and October 6 10:00am to 12:00pm $80

COLOR FOR THE TERRIFIED QUILTER

Michelle will teach you practical techniques for making wonderful color choices for your quilts. Four sessions on Wednesdays, October 5 to October 26 10:00am to 1:00pm $120

Pat St. Germain

Pat specializes in what I call the special touches of quilting - origami flowers, 3D effects with fabric, beginner landscapes, small quilts or wall hangings to decorate our lives. She also has just started a "Machine Quilting Basics" class about finishing your quilts. You can reach her at opalsixteen@cox.net

MEMORIES OF SUMMER Block of the Month

Redwork Sampler- 5 motifs taken from original 1940's vintage patterns. Relax, stitch, sip lemonade and enjoy sweet treats. Thursdays June 2, July 7, August 4 and September 1 6:30pm to 8:00pm $35

3D RIBBON & LACE PAPER DOLL

Sunbonnet Lady from original vintage doll pattern ready to decorate with RYCO's ribbons and trims. Suitable for framing. Doll included - choose your own background! One session on Thursdays June 16, July 21 or August 18 6:30pm to 8:00pm $10

Thea Roy

Lots of us quilt but few have the art of embellishing skills that turn your creation ito an an unique expression of yourself. Fabric collage is Thea's passion but it goes deeper than that. She shows you how to take that talent and develop it for exquisite vests, quilts, postcards or dolls ...croy50@cox.net

FABRIC COLLAGE PLAY

Fabric Collage is a fun way to express yourself creatively in a small format. Learn EASY fabric collage techniques that can be used to make greeting cards, wall hangings, purses and fabric books in fact anything looks better after Thea shows you how to play. Some materials will be provided. Sessions available on Saturday July 9, 11:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday August 20, 11:00am to 4:00pm $45 for one class; $65 for any two.