Dream Castle Quilt Studio
All classes meet at the Dream Castle Quilt Studio classroom 329 Cannon Street, Chestertown MD
You will notice that there are no dates listed, That’s because you have the option of taking a private class, or perhaps gather your own group of friends, or maybe you’d like to be put on a wait list for others interested in the same class. In all cases contact me and we can schedule dates or add you to a wait list.
Because the Dream Castle Quilt Studio is located in the heart of Historic Chestertown MD you and your quilt group might consider coming for a retreat.
A list of B&Bs and rental homes are available upon request. And Brian’s Best Cafe and Pastries is on-site so breakfast and lunch are super easy. Inquire about our retreat package!
Private Classes $50.00/ hour
Group of 2 $40.00/ hour each student
3 or more $30.00/ hour each student
*Supplies are not included in price.
Contact us directly for sign up and more information.
Dream Castle Quilt Studio
dreamcastlequiltstudio@gmail.com
GETTING STARTED IN QUILTING
Learn the basics of quilting as you make your first quilt. You’ll get help with fabric and supply selection. Then move on to cutting and piecing blocks and learning to applique. This quilt goes together easily and will be a great piece to show off your new skills.
Beginner
8 – 2 hour classes
MARINER’S STAR – FOUNDATION PIECING
This stunning star looks hard but is surprisingly easy after you learn how to foundation piece. In class you start with some easy blocks and then work your way up to the big star.
Confident intermediate quilter
One 4 hour class
STRIP PARTY QUILT
This fat quarter quilt is made from an easy block that shows off your favorite fabrics. Gather some friends together and share fabrics to get more variety. This would be a fun quilt to make on a retreat.
Beginner
One 3 hour class
SPINNING STAR – DRAFTING CLASS
Learn to draft a medallion star and the flying geese that surround it. Every star will be different. Once drafted you will learn how to trace the design into freezer paper and finish it with foundation piecing.
Great class for a 2-3 day retreat.
Intermediate
Two- 3 hour classes
SPINNING AROUND THE COLOR WHEEL
Explore the Ives color wheel and study color scales, color families, value and color schemes. Learn how to use the color tool when selecting fabrics for your next project.
The Ives color wheel is used in the world of fabric manufacturing and fabric dyeing, making it the most appropriate one for quilt makers to use. Joen Wolfrom created the 3-1 Color wheel based on the Ives color wheel. In class you will get directions on how to create a small quilt with the Sister’s Choice block.
Great for all levels of quilters
One 3 hour class
Pattern included
QUILTING ON THE CURVE
The Sunrise – Sunset quilt is made using the traditional New York Beauty Blocks with a unique paper foundation technique. You sew next to the paper not through it. Easy, no need to tear away the paper at the end. Pretty machine embroidery stitches are used to sew down the inner arc, and eased curves help sew in the outer arc. A lot of new techniques to learn in this class.
For All Levels of Quilters
One 4 hour class
MY FAVORITE THINGS
Have you collected fabrics that represent your favorite things? Put them all together with these charming crazy quilt based blocks.
This quilt is easy to make and uses up lots of scraps. Have some friends to join you and you can share bits of your conversation fabrics with each other.
Advanced beginner
One 3 hour class
FALL LEAVES
In this class you will learn how to foundation piece and how to machine applique. It’s a great class to learn TWO new techniques while you finish this beautiful Fall wall hanging.
Pattern Included
Advanced Beginner
Two 3 hour classes
SQUARE DANCE QUILT
This quilt uses Raw-Edge Applique and easy cutting techniques to make wonky blocks. Fun to make with batiks or any fabrics of your choice. Strictly a wall-hanging, this quilt will not wash well.
Beginners
One – 3 Hour session
MOCK CATHEDRAL WINDOW
This easy version of the traditional Cathedral Window Block is made by machine and goes together quickly. No batting between, use as a table cover or make a larger version for a summer quilt.
Advanced Beginner
One – two hour class
PATCHES AND POSIES
This is a nice beginner quilt where you learn how to make traditional 9-patch blocks. The posies are machine appliqued, another useful technique to learn. You can create it with small floral prints, checks and solids like th sample or make it more modern with your own fabric choices. Learn to make the blocks the first day, then return on day 2 to put it all together.
Beginner
2 – three hour sessions
DRUNKARD’S PATH
This newer technique makes it easy to create the traditional “Drunkard’s Path” from circles machine appliqued to a background then cut into quarters. The sample is made from just three colors, but feel free to add many colors in your quilt.
Intermediate quilters
One 4-hour class
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