taught by Jill Monley

Master the machine!

In this one day, six-hour "introduction" to free motion machine quilting, you will learn how to set up your machine/workspace and then how to draw and stitch many basic shapes. With this understanding, and a little practice, you will be quilting your own quilts before you know it!

Course: 2012W-1
Level: Beginning/Intermediate
Class 1 date: Jan 14, 10A-4P (Saturday)
Class 2 date: Feb 26, 10A-4P (Sunday)
Cost: $40 (includes lab fee)

taught by Mary Ann Lisk

A dramatic pattern and a great way to use fabrics from your stash in the strip pieced sections. Several methods of applique will be demonstrated so you may choose your favorite technique.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-3

Level: Beginning
Dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 10A-1P (Wednesdays)
Cost: $45

taught by Crys Kyle

This class has it all: using scraps, challenges, fun, a new block and new technique.  Work with Crys to challenge yourself to make a fun and scrappy octagon quilt.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-5

Level: Beginning
Dates: Jan 21, Feb 11, 9:30A-1:30P (Saturdays)
Cost: $35

QuiltWorks Course: 2012W-6
Bend Park and Rec Session 1: #106215.01
Bend Park and Rec Session 2: #106215.02
Session 1 date: Jan 21, 1P-5P (Saturday)
Session 2 date: Feb 22, 5:30 to 8:30PM (Wednesday)
Level: Advanced Beginning
Cost: $15 + "Chic Newsboy Cap" pattern ($8.54 @10% student discount)

taught by Crys Kyle

This a fun three dimensional floating quilt block and can be a great study with color and values in quilting.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-7

Level: Beginning
Dates: Jan 26, Feb 2, 10A-1P (Thursdays)
Cost: $35

taught by Marilyn Ulrich for Bend Park and Recreation

A rag quilt is one of the easiest most comfortable quilts you will ever snuggle up in. Perfect for anyone; guys, boys, moms, kids (beware, could cause family feuds!) Some sewing experience required. Free pattern with class.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-8

Bend Park and Rec Session: #106218.01
Level: Beginning
Dates: Jan 28, Feb 4, 9A-12P (Saturdays)
Cost: $35

Note: Registration for this class is online through the Bend Park and Recreation District website or in person at any of the three following locations:

Note: Registration for this class is online through the Bend Park and Recreation District or in person at any of the three following locations:

taught by Jill Monley

One of the most popular patterns at QuiltWorks, now Jill is going to step you through the blocks and help you create your own Dog Daze quilt!

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-10
Level: Beginning
Dates: Feb 6, 20, 5:30P to 8:30P (Mondays)
Cost: $35

taught by Mary Ann Lisk

Back by popular demand. Choose from the four projects in the book or design your own creation. Mary Ann will discuss design, color, pattern, fusing and decorative stitching to create a beautiful wall hanging.

taught by Vickie Anast

This is a great way to showcase all your scraps or choose from new great prints. Vickie will be showing you first how to strip piece your fabric and then cut it into beautiful diamonds. It goes together fast and easy, and you will be hooked on sixty degree shapes.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-12

Level: Beginning
Dates: Feb 11, 25, 1:30P-4:30P (Saturdays)
Cost: $35

taught by Crys Kyle

Make 4-patch kaleidoscopes blocks from one fabric, add in a few star blocks and snowballs, and you have a stunning quilt.  The quilt can be throw, twin or queen sized - it's up to you.  This is quilt is easy and fun to make so join Crys on a new twist of a stack and whack project.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-13

Level: Beginning
Dates: Feb 16, 23, Mar 1, 8, 10A-1P (Thursdays)
Cost: $55

taught by Jill Monley

Once a quilter is comfortable with the principals of free motion quilting and can 'sort of' control their quilt movement under the machine needle, it's time to expand knowledge and skills by learning new shapes and machine quilting concepts.  In this class we will we will address "quilting plans" and approaches, marking, morphing basic shapes into stitching designs, and of course, STITCH!

QuiltWorks Course #2012-W14
Level: Intermediate
Date: Feb 17, 10A-4P (Friday)
Cost: $40 (includes lab fee)

taught by Kim McCray for Bend Park and Recreation

What to do with those beloved t-shirts you’ve been collecting from your favorite sport, hobby, festival or school? With minimal sewing experience, we can help you put those shirts into a quilt that will be loved and used for years. A supply list will be provided at sign-up.

QuiltWorks Course: 2012W-15
Bend Park and Rec Session: #106214.01
Level: Intermediate
Dates: Feb 18, 25, 10A-1P (Saturdays)
Cost: $35

Note: Registration for this class is online through the Bend Park and Recreation District website or in person at any of the three following locations:

taught by Crys Kyle

This quilt block is an old block but Crys came up with a way to make it without cutting any triangles! Learn how to transform an old block into a new one with simple cutting and piecing changes.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-16

Level: Beginning
Dates: Feb 18, Mar 10, 1:30P-4:30P (Saturdays)
Cost: $35

taught by Karen Keesling for Bend Parks and Recreation

Totally beginning sewing! You will learn all the basics from selecting fabrics, materials and patterns right for you (discussed at the first class meeting). All students will then choose their own projects.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-17
Bend Park and Rec Session: #106220.01
Level: Beginning
Dates: Feb 21, 28, Mar 6, 13, 6P to 8:30P (Tuesdays)
Cost: $45

Note: Registration for this class is online through the Bend Park and Recreation District website or in person at any of the three following locations:

taught by Jerry Lindstrom for Bend Parks and Recreation

QuiltWorks Course: 2012W-18
Bend Park and Rec Session 1: #106217.01
Dates: Feb 27, Mar 5, 6P-8P (Mondays)
Level: Beginning
Cost: $20 

Note: Registration for this class is online through the Bend Park and Recreation District website or in person at any of the three following locations:

taught by Vickie Anast

This charming quilt is easy to make in any size...you just need to have a marathon-like attitude to sew those pieces and get it done. You will fall in love with diamonds and triangles when you find out how easy they are.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-19
Level: Beginning
Dates: Mar 3, 17, 10A-1P (Saturdays)
Cost: $35

taught by Kim McCray

Create your very own “Happy Village” as you explore the freedom of raw-edge fabric collage! You will create a one of a kind magical, whimsical village. Some sewing experience required.

QuiltWorks Course #2011W-20
Level: Beginning
Dates: Mar 3, 17, 1:30P-4:30P (Saturdays)
Cost: $35

taught by Bev Piper

Bev will step you through a simple process to understand quilt blocks in general and drafting your own. If you have blocks that you would like to draft, bring them in. This is a beginning drafting class, so there is nothing too complicated.

QuiltWorks Course #2012-W21
Level: Beginning
Date: Mar 6, 10A-1P (Tuesday)
Cost: $18

taught by Bev Piper

In this class, we start with all the basic facts related to appliqué. Bev will show you which notions are best and teach you how to use them. Each week you will learn new ways to appliqué. At the end of the class you will know which techniques work best for you.

Course: 2012W-22
Level: Beginning
Dates: Mar 7,14, 21, Apr 4, 10A to 1P (Wednesdays)
Cost: $50

taught by Mary ann Lisk

Easy to make fun tote with a pleat and cut twist tab on the side.  You will love it for yourself and want to make  one for each one of your friends.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-23

Level: Intermediate
Date: Mar 10, 10A-1P (Saturday)
Cost: $15

taught by Bev Piper

Use up your black and whites for the background and then pair them with strong colors for your flowers. This class also teaches a variety of applique styles.

 QuiltWorks Course #2012W-25

Level: Beginning
Dates: Mar 15, 22, 10A-1P (Thursdays)
Cost: $35

taught by Mary Ann Lisk

We will focus on the basic instructions to piece folded log cabin squares, then share various design possibilities. You'll use your own colors and designs to create a fabulous folded log cabin quilt. Then learn how to sew the sashing, layer and finish your project.

taught by QuiltWorks Staff for Bend Parks and Recreation

An introduction to sewing machines, sewing skills and beginning sewing projects. Monday’s class is learning about your sewing machine. Tuesday you will make a pillowcase and Wednesday pajama bottoms. Please bring working sewing machine. A supply list will be provided at sign-up.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-27
Bend Park and Rec Session: #106162.01
Level: Beginning
Dates: Mar 26-28, 1P-4P (Monday through Wednesday)
Cost: $65 plus 2-3 yards of fabric for pajama bottomes, depending on size

Note: Registration for this class is online through the Bend Park and Recreation District website or in person at any of the three following locations:

taught by Barbara Copeland

This gorgeous log cabin quilt features an 8-pointed star with an unusual setting. You will also learn Barbara’s technique for perfect points and piecing.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-28

Level: Beginning
Dates: Apr 7, 21, 10A-4P (Saturdays)
Cost: $70

taught by Mary Ann Lisk

Create a unique project using appliqued circles by combining contemporary or traditional fabrics. Bold batiks, trendy moderns or country charmers may be used. Learn at least four applique circle techniques before choosing your favorite technique.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-29

Level: Beginning
Dates: Apr 11, 18, 10A-1P (Wednesdays)
Cost: $35

taught by Susan Massini, Joanne Baeth, Dona Ford

Learn the techniques to create a "vista" or slice quilt.  Each student will create a slice of a whole landscape picture, using techniques involving fusible applique, inking, Solvy, Texture Magic, free motion creations and other fun techniques.  Each slice will be a stand alone quilt, but will create a whole "vista" when hung together with those of other students. Eight students maximum. A follow up class will be held May 12, from noon to 3PM to help coordinate and finalize the slices.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-30

Level: Beginning

Dates: Apr 14-15 (Sat-Sun), 10A-5P

Followup date: May 12 (Sat), 12P-3P

Note: Lunch not included

Cost: $140 (includes lab fee for starting kit)

taught by Barbara Copeland

Although every quilt that Barbara shared with us in her September exhibit was unbelievable, the Mardi Gras quilt was perhaps the most talked about. In this class you will learn about color selection and set-in seams. Jinny Beyer’s book Quiltingmaking by Hand is required but the quilt will be machine-pieced.

QuiltWorks Course #2012W-31

Level: Advanced Beginning
Dates: May 5, 19, 10A-4P (Saturdays)
Cost: $70

Book required: Quiltmaking by Hand - $29.95 (@10% student discount)