Quilter's Weekend

August 27-29, 2010

This weekend price of $279 per person includes double occupancy room and buffet meals Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast.

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Below are class descriptions:

Apple Core Hand Piecing (6 hr)                  
20” Table Topper/Candle Mat                             
Saturday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm
Teacher: JoAnn Zenger
Apple Core is a traditional hand piecing project and the perfect "take anywhere" project.  Once you know a few of the basics, you'll be "good to go", keeping your hands busy anywhere! Using only one template (provided by the teacher), you will learn the fine points of cutting, marking, stitching and having a great time.  The sample project is a 20" square perfect for a candle mat or a small table topper.    Come join us for a day at Sagamore, learning a new skill or perfecting an old one!

Hand Quilting Without a Hoop (3hr or 6hr)                         
Saturday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm
Teacher: Muriel Testani
In this class, which is Beginner Friendly, you will learn everything you need to know to be a successful hand quilter without using a hoop. Come get comfortable with a needle and thread. Class will include discussion of fabric and thread options, quilting pattern will be provided by the teacher or you will have the option of making your own pattern.

Log Cabin Blocks (3 hr or 6 hr)                         
Table runner or quilt                           
Saturday 9am-12pm
Teacher: Elaine Rubenau
Log Cabin Block - This block is one of the all-time favorites of quilters
and is ideal for beginners or more seasoned quilters. The basic design is
showcased by the interplay of simple strips of light and dark fabrics.
These can be random mixtures of lights and darks; it is also effective
when just one fabric is used for the light sections and mixed fabrics for
the dark sections. A third possibility is something like all reds and all
blues, or all blues and all yellows. A very versatile block with many
different settings to choose from with outstanding results!

Pieced Christmas Stocking   (3hr)                              
Saturday 9am-12pm
Teacher: Terri Burdick
Get a jump on the holiday and make a unique Christmas stocking in August;
great for decorating, for kids to hang on the fireplace for Santa, or use
as unique gift wrap. This stocking can be made in as few as 2 colors,
scrappy (a great way to use up leftover Christmas fabrics) or crazy, with
an appliqué focus, etc. Various size stocking patterns will be supplied
and we will discuss various piecing options in class and then create your
own unique stocking.

Fall Wall hanging  (3 hr)                                
Saturday 1pm-4pm
Teacher: Pat Burdick
Celebrate Fall in the Adirondacks and make this colorful fall wall
hanging. This simple wall hanging can be made from a few favorite fall
colors and feature a favorite fall print in the border or it can be
created from scraps. The pattern includes fall leaves, pumpkins, gourds
and acorns can use fusible appliqué or hand appliqué.

Fabric Marbling (3 hr)                           
Saturday 1pm-4pm
Teacher: Nancy Sue Foltz
The marbling of paper is an ancient technique where paper is placed on
floating color that has been swirled and manipulated into fantastic
designs.  Why not try the same technique on fabric?  The results are
impressive, bright and colorful.  The process is relatively simple and is
mastered quickly.  Come join us and use these wonderful pieces in your
next quilt project.

Landscapes (3 hr)                                       
Saturday 1pm-4pm
Teacher: Chloe Ann O’Neil
You will learn to create a landscape using fusible appliqué or traditional
hand appliqué. You may bring a favorite landscape picture to create in
fabric or use one of the provided landscapes.

Oil Painting on fabric (3 hr)                           
Saturday 9am-12pm                                                
Teacher: Chloe Ann O’Neil
Oil paints will be provided. Bring any squares of fabric you would like to
experiment painting on. This is a great chance to improve an “ugly”
fabric!

Studio                                          
Saturday 9am-12pm or 1-4pm
Bring you own project to work on and enjoy the company of other quilters.
Elaine will be available to help with any problems areas if needed.

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For more info on signing up for 'classes only', please contact us or call the Registrar's office at (315) 354-5311 x21.