Text Box: Old Alley Quilt Shop Class Policy
1. All classes will be held in the  classroom at Old Alley Quilt Shop in Sherburn.
2. All classes must be paid for one week before the class. A phone call will add your name to the list, but payment must be received before a supply list will be given or sent to you. Make checks payable to Old Alley Quilt Shop. A refund will be sent to you if the class is canceled. Vouchers for future classes will be given if you cancel. No refunds or vouchers for no shows on class day.
3. Most classes are for the quilt top only. Feel free to come and use the classroom any time for further assistance for completing your project.
4. Cutting mats, irons and ironing boards will be provided. Please bring your own rulers and rotary cutters. Please be familiar with the sewing machine you bring and make sure it is operating properly. We will have a sewing machine for you if it is reserved one week prior to the class on a first come, first served basis (We have five available).  If you are using one of our machines, please come early enough to learn how to run it before class begins.
5. We encourage you to bring your own lunch on all day Saturday classes. A refrigerator and microware are available. The coffee pot is always on. Quilters like to graze while they quilt so any treats will not be turned away.
6. Classes start at the time specified.  Please arrive early to purchase supplies, set up sewing machines etc.

Old Alley Quilt Shop LLP

115 N Main St.,  Box 143,  Sherburn, MN 56171, 507-764-4088   oldalleyquiltshop@frontiernet.net

Old Alley Quilt Shop Classes

Please sign up for quilt classes by calling Old Alley Quilt Shop at 507-764-4088 or emailing us at oldalleyquiltshop@frontiernet.net

 Old Alley Classes

 

 

KID'S QUILT CAMP

June 9 – 13th   9:00AM - 11:30 for any one 9 years of age or older.  Maximum 10   $60.00 (includes all supplies and daily snack)  Teacher: Sharon

Come to Old Alley and create a 12 - patch raggy throw and pillow.  This is the perfect quilt for cuddling on chilly evenings while watching TV or reading a favorite book.  You will choose your own favorite flannel to sew.  All fabric and quilting supplies will be furnished.  Sewing machines will be provided. 

 

Crazy Necktie Quilter’s Purse

Wednesday June 18 and 25th   10AM –3 PM  Cost: $20 + pattern + fabric + supplies  Teacher: Sharon

This is an awesome purse designed to use men's ties (10 -12).  Add some decorative machine stitching, maybe some "bling", and a purchased handle - you will be the hit at the next event! You can see samples at Old Alley Quilt Shop.  One is made of velvets, one uses batiks, and another uses neckties found at second hand stores.  All are equally beautiful.  The purse features a fully lined interior and lots of pockets. It measures 9" by 14".  Pre-class preparation required

 

Minnesota Traveling Placemats

Thursday, June 19th   10 AM – 4:30 PM   Cost:  $20 + fabric + pattern   Teacher: Karen

These placemats are a quilt as you go project.  Enjoy sewing placemats for your camper, snowbird friends, picnic outing, etc. The silverware and napkin are place in a surprise pocket and can be rolled up and tied.  This is an original pattern designed by Karen.  If desired, complete kits are available at the store.

 

Easy Striped Table Runner

Monday, June 23rd.  1–3:30 PM OR  6 - 8:30 PM   Cost: $12.50 + fabric+ 60˚ Tool Teacher: Sharon

I have said it before, and it still holds.  This is frankly the easiest table runner you will ever sew.  Five seams, one fabric, done!  You will use 1 ¼ yd of any striped border fabric. From this amount you will get at least two 36” long table runners and a bonus table mat.  Your finished project will feature six sides and look like you used more than one fabric.  Follow up this class with Karen’s Hexy Topper class.  She will show you fun ways to use the 60 degree tool to crate new table runners and toppers.

 

Shopping Bag – Free class with kit purchase!

Tuesday, July 1st  10AM  – 3 PM   Teacher: Sharon

GO GREEN with Old Alley!!  Sharon will teach a class making a large fabric grocery/shopping bag.  The large bag will feature an inside and outside pocke, and straps.  Its size will shop all your shopping needs and will save our trees.  We will be using a heavier cotton fabric in our kits.

“Hexy” Table Topper

Monday, July 7th.  1 - 4 PM.  Cost: $15 + fabric + 60 degree tool.  Teacher: Karen

Karen has designed a hexagon table topper using fussy cutting.  You will sew an easy topper using the 60 degree tool.  The store sample features large game animals, but you could choose large florals, polar bears, kid prints, sports themes, etc.  This project will also teach you the flange tuck and quilting ideas.

 

Photo Transfer Workshop

Tuesday, July 15th  1:30 – 4:30 or  6 PM - 9 PM     Cost: $15     Teacher:  Becky

Picture quilts make great personalized special occasion gifts or pictures work great as personalized labels for your quilt.  Learn how to use bubble jet set or pretreated photo sheets and a computer print shop- card - type program you may have on your home computer to create your unique fabric print. You will be introduced to some great ideas for photo quilts, pillows, and/or labels.  Bring at least six favorite pictures to practice on.  Cost of workshop includes two 8x10 fabric photo sheets.

 

Humbug Bag!

Thursday, July 17th  1- 4 PM  Cost:  $15 + fabric + pattern  Teacher: Karen

No "humbug" about it!  This fun bag can hold your golf tees, cell phone or a treat for your children, grandchildren, spouse, or self! 

 

Continuous Bias Binding with Mitered Corners Workshop

Arrange you class date.  Cost: $12.50   Teacher: Sharon 

Your top is sewn and quilted.  It is beautiful. Now to bind it.  Let Sharon walk you through making continuous binding.  Then she’ll help you sew it on your project with perfect mitered corners.  You can choose any afternoon or evening.  Please arrange the best time for you with Sharon.