text: The following classes are scheduled to be held through the collaboration between Quilters' Paradise and the Lumberyard Arts Center in promotion of Baldwin City's designation as Quilt Capital of Kansas. Classes will be held at the Lumberyard Arts Center unless otherwise noted. New classes for early 2023 will be announced in coming weeks with new offerings. If there's something you'd like to learn, be sure to let us know.
  Scared Stitchless to Free Motion Quilt -- Wed., Nov 16
  Take the fear out of dropping your feed-dogs in this introduction to free motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine. Learn about needles, threads, marking tools, and more, plus pin your first sample project to begin quilting in class!
  Christmas Decorative Bowls -- Saturday, December 10
  Make a rope bowl using polyester rope that will be sewn into a bowl shape with instructor Cheryl Travis. Add a small fussy-cut picture of fabric into the center to complete your make-and-take project. Finished bowl would make a great holiday gift for Mom, Dad, Grandpa or Grandma, etc.
  Quilting Basics with Liz Granberg-Jerome will be offered in four parts on Saturdays, November 12 & 19 and January 7 & 21 from 10am to 3pm at the Lumberyard Arts Center. Over the series you will make enough blocks to create a throw size sampler quilt. Bonus block patterns will be available in classes to make larger sampler quilt.
  Quilting Basics Part 1 -- Sat., Nov 12
  Basic instruction on straight piecing and half-square triangles. Overview of rulers, notions, and lots of tips. Great refresher!
  Quilting Basics Part 2 -- Sat., Nov 19
  Adding Flying Geese and Diamond in a Square units will add new variations to your quilting skills.
  Quilting Basics Part 3 -- Sat., Jan 7
  Take the fear out of sewing curves by adding Drunkard's Path curved piecing to your repertoire.
  Quilting Basics Part 4 -- Sat., Jan 21
  Putting it all together--add sashing, cornerstones, and borders to turn your blocks into a complete quilt top. Discussion of batting choices, backings, and the quilting process.
  Quilting/Textile Open Studio
  Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm
  Lumberyard Arts Center
  Free Open Studio for Textile Arts at the Lumberyard Arts Center from 10am to 3pm on Wednesdays. The studio will be open to anyone wanting to work on quilting/sewing/textile/needlework projects. This time offers a great opportunity to finish up UFOs, get help with answers to questions about a pattern, or just come enjoy stitching with friends. Sewing with friends is always more fun!
  Dried Fruits & Nuts Season
  Our annual selection of dried fruits & nuts from the Missouri Northern Pecan Growers is here! Be sure to drop in to get your favorites before they're gone.
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  About Quilters' Paradise
  Quilters' Paradise Quilt Shop, owned and run by Sharon Vesecky, opened its doors in its current location on January 3, 1989.