Beginner Quilting Series |
 | 101 Beginner Quilting Series:: Basics
Whether you need to learn the skills to complete a quilt, need to brush up on quilting techniques, or just want company for a quick project, BEGINNER QUILTING is the class series for you. In just 5 short classes (3 hours each), you will start and finish a lap quilt.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| 102 Beginner Quilting Series:: Constructing Blocks and Rows
This is the 2nd class in our Beginning Quilting Series. In this session, you learn how to cut out your design, assemble the block and produce your first row.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| 103 Beginner Quilting Series:: Rows, Borders, Backing
This is the 3rd class in the Beginning Quilting Series. In this class, you will assemble the rows, put on your borders, and make your backing.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| 104 Beginner Quilting Series:: Stitch in the Ditch Quilting
This is the 4th class in our Beginner Quilting Series. In this class, you will sandwich your backing, batting, and quilt top...and then learn to machine quilt using the "stitch in the ditch" technique.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| 105 Beginner Quilting Series:: Binding
This is the 5th class in our Beginner Quilting Series. You will finish your quilt in this class by constructing and applying binding.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
Beginner Sewing Series |
 | 111 Beginner Sewing Series:: Basics
This 5 class series is designed for the VERY beginning student. You will start at step one with common sewing terminologies, how to use your machine for basic sewing, about fabrics, how to sew a straight line and curves with exercises, how to press, basic tools and how to use them.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| 112 Beginner Sewing Series:: Seams
Learn basic seams, how to press them, trim them and how to turn, clip and trim corners.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| 113 Beginner Sewing Series:: Make a Pillowcase
Use your newly acquired skills and construct a pillowcase.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| 114/115 Beginner Sewing Series:: Make PJ or Lounge Pants
You will cut out a pattern, learn to sew it together, insert a pocket, elastic casing, button-hole fly, and blind hem the bottoms.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
Events at Ryco |
 | Sit 'N' Sew Sundays
Unfinished projects piling up in your sewing room? Questions on how to complete (or start) a project? QUILTING OR TRADITIONAL SEWING, please join us. An open sewing studio where individuals are welcome to sit, stitch, and socialize while also getting help with sewing related issues. An experienced member of the RYCO staff will be available to help in whatever way possible. Meetings are held every even numbered Sunday of the month 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Cost: $ 8.00 |
Fun Projects |
| Appliqué Turkey Wall Hanging
Get ready for Thanksgiving by creating a lovely appliqué wall hanging.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Christmas Gift Table Runner
It's never too early to think about projects for gifts or to decorate your home for the season.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Fall Tree
We will be painting the fabric for the sky and using the technique of thread painting (which is creating something without fabric using thread instead) to make a fall tree. We will add a swing and fallen leaves. It fits in an 8" X 10" frame.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Lilies in the Mist Table Runner
Learn to use basting glue to set the beautiful curves before sewing the seams.There is no top stitching on the piecing. This unique technique was developed by Joyce Lawrence Cambron.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Prairie Point Tote
Treat yourself to some new fabrics or dip into your stash for a roomy multiblock tote whose top is edged with prairie points. The finished bag is approximately 17" X 19".
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Quilted Duffle Bag
You make a quilted luggage tote approx 20" x 11"x 10" with handles, zipper closure and three side pockets. This makes a super gift item.
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 | Quilter's Tote
This is a very practical and good looking tote for your cutting mat, rulers and rotary cutters. One side is an ironing board surface and the other is just pretty.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
Machine Classes |
 | Beginning Machine Embroidery - From the basic necessities to special techniques
If you have unpacked your embroidery machine, only to read the directions and then yell at your machine for not cooperating...then this is the perfect class for you. Embroidery for beginners starts at ground zero, addressing all elements of construction from preparation, types of materials to use, and practical applications.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Create with EQ 6/7
Is there an EQ (Electric Quilt) sitting on your shelf? Do you feel guilty every time you see it? Well...change all that! Come once a month to learn how to use EQ to design your own quilts, your own blocks, even your own applique!
Cost: $ 15.00 |
Open Sew/Quilting |
 | Advanced Clothing Sewing
YOU have been asking for this - YOU can select ANY pattern of your choice and Annette will help you learn to make it so it looks phenomenal.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
Quilting Classes |
 | 3 of a Kind Quilt
Using 10" squares of fabric, you can create your own color palate for this quilt which is a variation of log cabin blocks. Once the blocks are sewn, they are trimmed to size which ensures an easy assembly of the quilt.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Beginner Paper Piecing
Don't be afraid any more of complex block designs. Learn the basics of paper piecing through clear step-by-step instruction and techniques in just one session!
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Block of the Month:: Paper Piecing with Michelle DeLauriers
Every month learn a new block custom selected by Michelle DeLauriers according to your skill level. Must take the Beginner Piece Piecing class first.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Choosing Color for Your Quilt
Confused about choosing the right colors for your quilt? Let Michelle teach you the art of color and make your quilts extra special.
Cost: $ 80.00 |
 | Hand Quilting
Learn the art of quilting by hand. You will learn about thread, tools, and techniques that will make hand quilting fun and result in a more precious heirloom.
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | Holiday Wreath Cut 'n Fold
Use the cut 'n fold technique developed by Carol Nartowicz to create an 18" square for the holidays. You can add a ribbon bow, buttons, beads, or tiny ornaments to make it uniquely your own.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Insider Trading Quilt
A quick quilt that uses circles to feature your favorite colors. We'll use a great new ruler that makes cutting all those curves very easy.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Kaleidoscope Technique Class
Learn to make kaleidoscope blocks. We will cover planning, cutting, arranging and assembly. This unique way of looking at fabric creates truly incredible blocks.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Lilies of the Mist Quilt
In order to take this class, you must have completed the Lilies in the Mist table runner class. This class is designed to give you help in planning and sewing this technique in a quilt. The pattern by Joyce Lawrence Cambron is required for this class.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | One Block Wonder Quilt
Learn how to use one fabric to create a quilt top with a unique design of hexagons. The size of the quilt depends on the size of the pattern repeat on the fabric you choose.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Slice of Modern
Use your favorite large scale bold graphic print and slice it up for this uniquely modern quilt design.
Cost: $ 15.00 |
 | Swedish Weaving
I am sure many of you have seen this and wondered how to do it. You take yarn and Mon's Cloth and you "float weave" . it will include written and verbal hands on instructions.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | T-Shirt Quilt
Turn those T-shirts you have been collecting into a warm quilt full of memories. You will learn how to cut squares from the shirts and interface them to eliminate the stretch in the shirt fabric. The t-shirt squares will alternate with a simple four square pattern. These quilts are tied not quilted because of the weight of the finished quilt.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Technique Block of the Month with Judy Lancaster
This really innovative block of the month class. Each month you will learn a new Technique—cut n’ fold, curves, English paper piece are some. A Total of 9 blocks plus a border class. One block per month. One new technique per block. The final border class will be free to any student attending all 9 block classes. The class meets every 2nd Saturday of the month (except October).
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| Teenager Beginner Sewing Series
This series is geared for beginner sewers or those with minimal experience within the ages of 12 to 17. Students must be mature and motivated.
Cost: $ 8.00 |
 | Trip Around the World Quilt
Learn the art of the trip around the world pattern. Using a simple strip piecing method, you can create stunning waves or diamond patterns.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Twister Pinwheel
This is an ideal quilt for a baby or young child. The pattern by Cindy Hamlet is required for this class. I am currently working on the sample from her pattern.
Cost: $ 20.00 |