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1309 2nd Street South Suite A, Nampa, ID 83651

Phone   (208) 467-4148  ~ fax  (208) 467-4632         

Website:  bluebirdquiltstudio.com     e-mail:  bluebird@qwestoffice.net    

 

LONG ARM QUILTING CLASSES- $50 Call for availability. Offered on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

 

 BEGINNING QUILTING-    Wednesday mornings ,    January  4-February 8          9:30-12:30  or Thursdays evenings,  January 5-February 9      6:00-8:30 p.m.  $80

Come in and learn this fun, rewarding hobby!  Inspiration, encouragement and instruction provided.

 

 MACHINE QUILTING-  Friday,   January  7TH              9:30 a.m-12:00      $25 includes supplies

We will teach you the basics of machine quilting on your home machine.  Straight lines or free motion, it’s easy!

 

KALEIDOSCOPE QUILT-  Wednesday , January 11 and 18th        1-4    PM         $35 plus ruler and book

Use Marti Michelle’s Kaleidoscope Ruler and book to make this great quilt.  A real show stopper!! 

 

WOOL APPLIQUE-    Thursday,    January 12             9:30-12:30     $25 plus kit

Even if you never thought you would enjoy handwork, this is addicting!!  Come learn the basics and make a cute project in the process!

 

MACHINE APPLIQUE-  Saturday, January 14   1-4 PM        ( no charge for this class)

Come learn the art of machine appliqué – A great way to use those decorative stitches on your machine!

 

HAND APPLIQUE CLASS-  Tuesday, January 17th      1-4 PM       $ 25   

Come learn the basics, tips and tricks to beautiful hand appliqué.  Price includes practice kit.

 

LAYERED WAVES JACKET- Friday,    January 20th and 27th    9:30-12:30               $40 plus book

Come learn this easy technique for layering curves in 3 simple steps! Make a striking quilted jacket to make  a real fashion statement.

 

GROOVY GUITARS-  Monday- January 23 and 30     2-5 PM    $35 plus pattern

This quilt is an extraordinary appliqué quilt designed by Robbi Joy Eklow.

 

PIPING HOT CURVES-  Wednesday, January 25 and February 1       1-4 PM           $25 plus book

This is a simple technique for making a splashy quilt.  You will learn the joys of using piping in your quilts.

 

TWISTER TABLE RUNNER using Lil Twister tool.  Thursday, January 25th   from 1-4  $25 plus tool.

Twisty, interlocking pinwheels look impressive but are super easy! Come and learn the Twister trick!

 

PET PORTRAITS- Orientation,   Tuesday, February 7th      1.00-3:30 PM

Come to the orientation and learn how to make a portrait of your pet using a photo as your guide.  There will be a hands-on class or possibly even a monthly class offered.  Come check out this amazing technique.

 

COLORWASH TRIP AROUND THE WORLD-   Tuesday, February 14 and 21        9:30-12:30         $ 40

This is a beautiful, traditional quilt made easy with the use of color coordinated  strips sets.

 

SIZZLING CIRCLES- Wednesday, February 22 and 29        9:30- 12:30         $35 plus book  

You can use this simple technique to make a quilt, table runner, wallhanging or stunning bag. 

 

HOT RIBBON APPLIQUE- Monday, February 27 and March 5th      9:30- 12:00       $35  plus supplies

This is a wonderful method for making beautiful floral wall hangings or quilts

 

EVENTS AT BLUEBIRD- MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SIGN UP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

 

“SEW MANY QUILTS…”  Open sew days- the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. 10- 3 PM  Come on in and sew in our studio and classroom. Use our space, our tools and our expertise. $10 for the day, (must pre-register by the day before.)

 

CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE YEAR- Fourth Friday or Saturday of each month.  Low cost projects includes all supplies for each monthly gift idea.  A fun “make and take” project day!  Preregistration required.

 

FEATHERWEIGHT CLUB is the 4th  Thursday of every month at 6:30p.m. Come and join us with your own

Featherweight sewing machine.

 

IN TOWN RETREAT-  February 10-12     Our retreat is held in the shop so you can easily get home to sleep in your own bed! Friday night through Sunday afternoon  FUN, FUN, FUN!!

 

 SPRING MYSTERY QUILT DAY- Saturday, March 10th     Join us for the day with precut kits available.  Fun, food, fabric and BQS quilt fairies.

 

SPRING QUILT RETREAT - June 8, 9 and 10th      in McCall, Idaho.   Mark your calendars and plan on a fun, relaxing get-away