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Click on the Class Title for a detailed description. Sewing Machine & Serger Classes (click for machine/serger classes)
Quilting Classes	Hand Technique Classes	Miscellaneous Classes	Kids Camps & Classes
Cathedral Windows	Awesome Hand Appliqué Block of the Month	Breakfast Group	Kids Camp I
Borders & Binding Demo	Beginning Redwork by Hand	Embellishment Study Hall	Kids Camp II
Crazy Quilt Basics	Beginning Silk Ribbon	Hand Colored Quilt	Kids Quilt Camp
Easy Snowball Quilt	Brazilian Embroidery I	Heirloom 1	Kids Silk Ribbon
From Blocks to Tops	Needleturn Hand Appliqué Block of the Month	Redwork By Machine
Machine Appliqué	Silk Ribbon Block of the Month
Machine Quilting	Tatting Workshop
Quilting 101
Your First Quilt
Class Policies: Since most of our classes include all supplies, a final decision to hold a class is made 72 hours prior to the class. No refunds will be made after this time. If you need to cancel you may find an alternate student to take your place. All classes are 2 hours and includes use of our machines, equipment and supplies unless otherwise specified. Weekly classes meet same day and time each week unless noted. If you find a class that is not on the current schedule, please call or stop by and fill out a class request slip. We use our request slips to schedule future classes.
Don't Be Disappointed--Register early. Nothing will cancel a good class faster than waiting until the last minute to register for it. We review scheduled classes 72 hours before they begin. If there are not enough registrants, the class may be canceled. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.
Quilting by Machine Classes
Cathedral Windows Students will machine piece the four units to make one window in class. Then each individual can hand or machine appliqué the turned back edges. $30 supplies included. Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Beginner 6 pm to 8 pm Mon June 8 Back to Menu	Borders & Binding Demo Sheryl will demo mitered borders, preparation of and application of bindings. She will cover the basics of cutting, sewing and piecing of borders and bindings. $5 Demo Fee Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Beginner 12 pm to 1 pm Sat June 13 Back to Menu	Crazy Quilt Basics Students will foundation piece one small piece by machine and learn machine techniques to embellish your block. $30 supplies included Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Beginner 1 pm to 3 pm Tues June 16 Back to Menu	Easy Snowball Quilt Come make snowballs in the summer! Students will strip piece the 9 patch blocks and snowball blocks, kits will be partially cut so we can get sewing quickly. Students will need to choose 3 different fabrics for their kit. $40 supplies included. Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Beginner 6 pm to 8 pm Mon June 29 Back to Menu
Machine Quilting Finish those tops. Learn to use a walking foot and big foot with confidence. Need to bring machine and attachments for quilting. $30 Supplies Included Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Beginner 6 pm to 8 pm Mon June 22 Back to Menu	Quilting 101 Learn beginning quilting techniques without having to invest a lot of time or money. We provide everything you need: rotary cutters, rulers, mats, sewing machines, patterns and fabric to make a block. You will learn to: sew an accurate 1/4” seam, correctly use rotary cutter and rulers, how to make a 4 patch and half square triangle. $30.00 supplies included. 2 week class or 1 day workshop available. Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Beginner 6 pm to 8 pm Tues June 23 & 30 Back to Menu	Your First Quilt See how easy it is to piece your first quilt top. Students will learn how to strip piece a log cabin. Students need to stop by the store to pick one light and one dark fabric so we can assemble kit. Kit required $32.50 for 12 blocks or $45.00 for 16 blocks. $35 Class Fee plus kit fee Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Beginner 12 pm to 4 pm Sat June 27 Back to Menu
Hand Technique Classes
Awesome Hand Appliqué Block of the Month Student will learn hand appliqué techniques while making a traditional Baltimore Album or Christmas quilt. Each month students will make a new block and learn a new hand technique. Students must supply 3” embroidery scissors, 1 1/2” silk pins #10 or #11 sharp needles and Roxanne Glue. $32.50 supplies included. Teacher: Petra Skill Level: Beginner 10 am to 12 pm Tues June 9 Back to Menu	Brazilian Embroidery I Students will stitch a small floral design incorporating bullion, feather, stem and couching stitches. The book "The Art of Dimensional Embroidery" is a recommended book but not required. Student must bring small sharp scissors and small embroidery hoop. $25 supplies included. Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Beginner 1 pm to 3 pm Thur June 11 Back to Menu	Needleturn Hand Appliqué Block of the Month Each month you will be learning a new quilting technique while creating a block. This project is easy and portable. We will cover curves, stems, inside and outside corners. Students must bring small sharp scissors for detail cutting. $32.50 supplies included. Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Beginner 6 pm to 8 pm Tues July 7 Back to Menu	Silk Ribbon Block of the Month Each month we will stitch a new wildflower. Student needs to bring small hoop and scissors. Students must have previously taken beginning silk ribbon. $25 supplies included. Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: Intermediate Back to Menu
Miscellaneous Classes
Breakfast Group Breakfast Group meets the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:30 am. We will explore a different sewing/stitchery topic each month. All attendees are encouraged to bring “Show & Tell” to share their successes and pitfalls. This is a time to enjoy yourself and meet other people that share your love of the needle. $5 per Month 9:30 am to 10:30 pm Sat Apr 11 - Easter Baskets will be featured 9:30am to 10:30am Sat June 13 Back to Menu	Embellishment Study Hall Creative Needlers Embellishment group . Hands on embroidery, crazy quilting, beading and other embellishments study hall. $5 per month. Teacher: Sheryl Skill Level: All levels welcome 1 pm to 3 pm Thur June 18 1 pm to 3 pm Thur July 16 Back to Menu	Hand Colored Quilt Students will hand color a design (Pattern provided by teacher). The block can later be used as a wall hanging or a medallion of a larger quilt. $30 supplies included. Teacher: SherylSkill Level: All levels welcome 12 pm to 2 pm Sat June 20 Back to Menu	Redwork by Machine No "fancy" machine needed for this technique-just a straight stitch machine, simple supplies and a little practice will allow you to embroider quilt blocks or labels in a flash. Techniques covered in this class will help you with any free hand machine work you might want to do. $25 supplies included. Teacher: Marge Skill Level: Beginner 6 pm to 8 pm Mon July 13 Back to Menu
Kids Camps and Classes
Kids Camp I June 22 10-11:30 Learn to Use a Sewing Machine Use one of our sewing machines and learn the basics of sewing machine usage. June 23 10-11:30 Make a Pillowcase Kids will make a decorative pillowcase using basic sewing machine stitches. June 24 10-11:30 Make a Tote Bag We will make a reversible tote bag. Great for books, the pool or a reusable grocery bag. June 25 10-11:30 Make a PJ Shirt Kids will make a medium length night shirt that will be great for their sleep-overs. June 26 10-11:30 Making Shorties Students will sew pieces together to create PJ bottoms or shorts. Class Fee for the week is $125 supplies included or $350 for the week including a new sewing machine. Kids can sign up for a individual class for $30 each class supplies included, they must have taken “Learn to Use a Sewing Machine” or other basic sewing class. Back to Menu	Kids Camp II July 6 1-2:30 Making a Safety Pin Bracelet We will be making this cool beaded bracelet by hand. It makes a great birthday present for that BFF. July 7 1-2:30 Learn to Cross-Stitch We will be hand stitching a project while learning to read a chart. This is a great travel project. July 8 1-2:30 Making Shorties Students will sew pieces together by machine to create PJ bottoms or shorts. July 9 1-2:30 Make a PJ Shirt Kids will make a medium length night shirt that will be great for their sleep-overs. July 10 1-2:30 Make a Tote Bag We will make a reversible tote bag. Great for books, the pool or a reusable grocery bag. Class Fee for the week is $125 supplies included or $350 for the week including a new sewing machine. Kids can sign up for a individual class for $30 each class supplies included, they must have taken “Learn to Use a Sewing Machine” or other basic sewing class. Back to Menu	Kids Quilt Camp June 29, 30 & July 1 1 pm to 3 pm Students will learn basic piecing a quilting techniques while making a split rail quilt. Kids must have taken “Learn to Use a Sewing Machine” or other basic sewing class. Class Fee for the week is $125 supplies included or $350 for the week including a new sewing machine. Back to Menu	Kids Silk Ribbon July 2 1 pm to 3 pm Students will stitch a small sampler bouquet using easy but decorative stitches. Student can bring a small hoop or use one of ours. $25 supplies included. Back to Menu

Guild, Upcoming & Current Events-If you have a guild or special event that we can promote, please let us know and we will be glad to put it on our Web Site.

Current Quilt Shows - through May 2 at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum www.RMQM.org
Lacey Lou and Sunbonnet Sue: 1930's Quilts from the Depression Era. The girl with a bonnet is a widely recognized and loved pattern. Quilts with Grandmothers Flower Garden, Dresden Plate and Wedding Ring patterns will also be on display. Many include flour sacks and scraps from clothing, used during the depression.
Black Obsession: Reproduction Quilts of the 1800's. Reproduction quilts from the 1800's make by a group known as "The Patchwork Divas".
Sally Lee Camden Bed Quilt. See the oldest quilt ever displayed by Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, an English Medallion-style children's bed quilt thought to have been make between 1787 an 1797 in Amherst County, Virgina. A discussion of the quilts history will be given April 5 (reservations required) 1111 Washington Ave. Golden CO Admission $3-6. 303-277-0377.

Arapahoe County Quilters meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at Plymouth Congregational Church. Meeting begins at 7:00pm.

Aurora Quilters A group of people who share a love of quilting. Meetings are held once or twice a month to share ideas, inspire and learn from each other, and on occasions, do public service projects. Public is welcome, no cost to join. Check out the website for more information http://groups.yahoo.com/group/auroraquilters/.

Capitol Quilt Show. Over 100 large quilts displayed in the marble and brass splendor of the Sate Capitol in Denver. Exhibited from June 2 to August 19, 2009 in the halls of the Colorado State Capitol building in downtown Denver. On display when the Capitol is open. Free.

Colorado Quilting Council- Meetings held the 4th Saturday of each month (except for May, September, November & December) Visit their web site at www.coloradoquiltcouncil.com for more information. Their next meeting will feature Linda Halpin "Quiltmaking in Civil War America" March 28th, 9:30 AM, South Fellowship Church, 6560 Broadway, Littleton, CO www.lindahalpin.com.
Sue Garman "The Design Process" April 25, Pueblo
Jeanne Porre, Kansas City Star Revisited, May 16, Colorado Springs
Laura Heine "From Thought to Cloth" June 27, Steamboat Springs

Colorado Columbine Chapter of ANG-Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month except August and December at 6:50 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 E. Hampden Ave. (Corner of Dahlia and Hampden)

Columbine Quilt Guild-Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:45pm in the Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St, Arvada, CO.

Common Thread Quilters Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Parker Fire District HQ. For further information: judiwithdiamonds@aol.com.

Estes Valley Quilt Guild will hold its monthly meeting on the 2nd Wednesday, of each month at 6:30 at Estes Park Good Samaritan, 1902 Ptarmigan Trail. Guests are welcome.

Quilt-A-Fair September 25-26, 2009. Boulder County Fair Grounds in Longmont 9AM-5PM Admission $5.00. The show ill include a quilt show, vendors mall, silent auction and antique quilts. Sponsored by the Colorado Quilting Council. www.ColoradoQuilt Council.com.

Remembrance for Columbine - 10th Anniversary Display April 20 thru May 2. RMQM is proud to display quilts made in emembrance of the Columbine tragedy. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary and the kindness, support, and love of the community which is hown in these wonderful quilts.

Rocky Mountain Crazy Quilters-Meetings are on the 2nd Saturday of every month, at 2001 York St. For info visit their web site at www.rockymountaincrazyquilters.com.

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum will be moving to 1213 Washington Ave.

Rocky Mountain Smockers-Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 at Mission Hills Church 5859 S University (NW corner of Univ & Orchard) For more information visit rmsmockers.home@comcast.net.

Rocky Mountain Wa Shonaji-Meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of each month (2nd Saturday if a holiday weekend) 10am at the Red Shield Store at 2915 High Street, Denver, CO. For further info write to PO Box 370405, Denver, CO 80237-0405.

The Sampler Guild of the Rockies-Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4pm at the Christ Lutheran Church (South Franklin and East Yale).

The Smoky Hill Quilt Club-We invite you to join our meetings Free for your fist two visits. Membership is only $15.00 per Year. Meetings are held the 3rd Thrusday of each month at Smoky hill Library. For more information visit shquilters.googlepages.com/home

Witches Sewing Circle - Meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month at the Gypsy House Cafe. E-mail April at info@aprilenchanted.com for for information.

Moms and Dads Let us take the stress out of teaching your child to sew. Call and schedule a class with our patient and knowledgeable teacher. She will customize classes for your child. Have your child bring a friend. Minimum of 2 students per class. Great for off-track or homeschoolers.
Call 303 794-7312 for more details.

To help you enjoy stitching even more we are happy to announce we have signed underwriting agreements with both Channel 6 and 12 to continue bringing you PBS shows thru 2008.
Thank you for your continued support of
The Creative Needle

Current PBS Sewing Shows Sponsored by:

The Creative Needle

Channel 12 11:30 AM
Monday-Knitting Daily
Tuesday-Quilting Arts
Wednesday-Martha's Sewing Room
Thursday-Sewing With Nancy
Friday-Quilt In A Day
(these shows are repeated the following morning at 3:30 am)

Channel 6
8:00 am Fons & Porter Quilting
8:30 am Saturday-Sewing With Nancy

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Monday, Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays: 12 pm to 4 pm

Kids Camp I