Classes at The Joyful Quilter

If you want more information about any of the classes listed below, simply click on the date you are interested in and more information will be provided. You can even sign up for the class from that link!

Fragrance Free Policy

In consideration of those who are sensitive to the chemicals in fragrances, our classrooms have been declared Fragrance Free Zones. Please refrain from wearing perfumes and colognes in the classrooms.

"Quilts for Kids" Charity Sewing Day!

The 1st Friday of every month we sew for the charity Quilts for Kids! We have organised a local chapter so anyone can join in and help.

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-Friday February 3, 10:30am-4pm
-Friday March 2, 10:30am-4pm
-Friday April 6, 10:30am-4pm
-Friday May 4, 10:30am-4pm

Beginning Quilt Making Class

A Beginning Quilt Making class! Start your journey with Jim in this 6 week sampler.

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-Three more of SIX Sundays
February 5, 12, and 26, 12:30pm-2:30pm
-SIX Wednesday Nights
March 28, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, and 9, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Souper Bowl Sew In!

Join us for soup, salad, and sewing! No flag, no foul - we provide the food and fun - you get to enjoy the day sewing with friends.

Bring whatever you want to work on for the afternoon.

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-Sunday February 5, 2:30pm-8:30pm

Sit & Sew!

Stop by EVERY Tuesday to Sit & Sew with your friends in the classrooms - 10:30am-4pm!

"Hugs & Kisses" Class

The "Strip Tzz" Club selection for February

Multiple projects every month. Receive a booklet; see a demo, sewing time in the classrooms, and opportunities to earn “Club Cash”!

Click on the date of the club meeting for more information or to sign up for the club date!
-Thursday February 9, 10:30am-1:30pm
-Wednesday February 29, 5:30pm-8:30pm

"Rural Jardin" Class

Pineapple blocks made easy with Bob. From the book, Pineapples Plus, by Karin Hellaby

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-Friday February 10, 10:30am-3:30pm
-Friday March 9, 10:30am-3:30pm

"Civil War Journals" Block Party!

If you signed up for the NEW "Civil War Journals" block of the month and are looking for help making the blocks, this is your chance to spend time with Susan Pettengill and get help making any of the blocks.

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-Saturday February 11, 10:30am-1:30pm

"Lover's Knot Placemats" Class

Create a romantic pair of place mats just in time for Valentines’ Day! From the book Lover’s Knot placemats from Quilt in a Day!

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-Monday February 13, 10:30am-2:30pm

"Stars and Crosses" Class

An Additional "Strip Tzz" Club selection for February

Multiple projects every month. Receive a booklet; see a demo, sewing time in the classrooms, and opportunities to earn “Club Cash”!

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-Wednesday February 15, 5:30pm-8:30pm

February Quilt Camp is FULL!

We call it camp because you come with all your projects you need to complete (or start) and will occupy the classrooms (camp out) for three days (sleep at home or we have a list of accommodations near Glenville, NY)

Click on the dates for more information! We leave this information online so that customers who have signed up for Quilt Camp - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday February 17, 18, and 19, 2012 may refer back to it.

"Labyrinth Quilt" Class

Make this quilt using no diamonds and no "Y" seams with Susan Visconti.

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-Saturday February 25, 10:30pm-3:30pm
-Saturday March 31, 10:30pm-3:30pm

UFO Day - Be Sweet to Yourself!

Give yourself the gift of time to work on some UFO's.

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-Friday February 24, 10:30am-3:30pm

"The Izzy Bag" Class

Learn to make "The Izzy Bag" from the pattern designer, Marlous Carter, in a four class.

On the outside there is a nice big pocket as well as a small secure pocket for your cell phone (to keep it close at hand), a slew of inside pockets and an adjustable shoulder strap, so you can wear it across the body or over the shoulder.

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-Saturday March 3, 10:30am-2:30pm
-Wednesday April 11, 10:30am-2:30pm

Finishing School

Learn techniques to finish your quilt top with Jim Helms in a 3 hour class.

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-Sunday March 4, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Bob's Paper Piecing Breakfast Club

Stop in BEFORE we open the doors, bring your breakfast and get an early start to your paper piecing projects with Bob.

Bob will be demonstrating blocks from the book, A Constellation of Stars, by Claire Oehler & Nancy Mirman!

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-Saturday March 10, 9am-12pm

Basic Machine Quilting Class

Learn to spray baste and machine quilt using "Jim’s Fan Quilting Templates".

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-Sunday March 11, 11:30am-3:30pm

UFO Day - Et tu Quilters?

The Ides of March are past, and it's time to take a stab at finishing those UFO's.

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-Friday March 23, 10:30am-3:30pm

Pajama Party!

Bring your projects and stay up all night with Susan Pettengill.

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-Saturday March 31, 6pm-?

"Amish With a Twist" - Class #1 of 6

A great beginners series of classes or a way to brush up on the basics from the "Amish With a Twist" block of the Month patterns, by Nancy Rink!

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-Saturday April 7, 10:30am-1:30pm
-Wednesday April 18, 5:30pm-8:30pm

UFO Day - Refreshing Showers!

April may bring showers but you can finish some UFO's before it's time to tend the flowers!

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-Friday April 13, 10:30am-3:30pm

Emerald Isle Trip Meet & Greet!

A chance to meet and see friends new and old who are going on our trip to the Emerald Isles!

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-Saturday April 28, 12:00noon-3:00pm

"Pinwheel Parade" Class

Learn the techniques to make the "Pinwheel Parade" quilt from the pattern designer, Marlous Carter, in a four hour class.

This fun quilt uses strip piecing and some fun and easy cutting/trimming to make the octagon shape. This is a no stress quilt and the centers match each and every time!

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-Sunday April 29, 11:30am-3:30pm
-Wednesday May 9, 10:30am-2:30pm

"Reflections" Class

Learn the techniques to make the "Reflections" quilt from the pattern designer, Marlous Carter, in a five hour class.

No stress curves - GUARANTEED when you use the Curves for Squares Ruler from Creative Grids

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-Saturday June 16, 10:30am-3:30pm
-Wednesday July 18, 10:30am-3:30pm

Got an Idea for a Class?

Did you know that some of our best ideas for classes come from you?

If you and a group of friends want to learn a specific technique, want to challenge yourselves with a difficult looking quilt, we can make it happen. All we need are three willing students and dates we can agree on and we have a class. Contact Us!

Store Hours

Conveniently located at 19 Glenridge Road in Glenville, New York 12302 , our store hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10-5; Wednesday 10-8; Saturday 10-4; and Sunday 11-4. Always open on the web! The Joyful Quilter phone number is (518) 399-0128.