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WINTER CLASSES 2024

311 14th Avenue South ~ Nampa ID 83651

(208) 467-4148  www.bluebirdquiltstudio.com bluebirdquiltstudio@gmail.com

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LONG ARM BASICS

 Learn the basics of long arm quilting. This class is required to rent our studio machine.  $99 includes all materials for the class.   Class will be scheduled to meet your needs.  Rental rates are $25/hour or purchase a 10 hour punch card for $200.  




JANUARY JUMP STARTS:  Need a boost getting started, or help with a stalled quilt project?

 

JUMP START YOUR UFO OR A NEW QUILT PROJECT CLASS

This class is for you!  Sit and sew with our staff in a “jump start”  to YOUR chosen quilt project and 2024 Quilting Year. 

Bring your supplies, your machine, your project and a renewed sense of hope that you can finally conquer that project.  We can help!  (If this class works, we will offer more sessions in February.) 

$15 for 3 hour session  (25% discount to class fee if you purchased complete kit at BQS.)  Bring your supplies and a machine and be ready to check those UFO projects off the list this year at Bluebird.


ITS IN THE BAG!  BAG MAKING BY ANNIE SUPPORT CLASS 

Working on a “By Annie” bag?  Bag construction can be challenging!  Join Marilyn for a support class working on a By Annie Bag Pattern.  Bring your supplies and your machine and lets make it happen.

$15 for 3 hour session Date TBD (25% discount to class fee if you purchased complete kit at BQS)

 

STITCH YOUR HeART OUT  JOURNAL/ART QUILT CLASS

Art Quilting with a reflective journal flair.  Take a moment to reflect on your HeART needs and represent that in a small art quilt.  Join other quilters to share in ART from the HeART experience.

Monday February 19 1-4 p.m. $35 includes all supplies for a small art piece and journaling prompts to create this one of a kind expression of your HeART.  Bring your machine and basic sewing supplies.

 

PIXELATED QUILTS  Learn the basics of stitching a pixelated quilt using gridded interfacing.  We will work on a basic panel project using 2 inches scrappy squares.  Bring your scrap bag, machine and sewing tools and learn the basics in this introductory technique class.  WARNING!  This class will have you saving very tiny scraps.  These quilts are addictive for puzzle lovers and lego aficionados.  Options will be given for next step projects.  

$25 Includes kit for pillow top or purse panel.   Interfacing provided.  Bring some colorful 2 inch scrappy squares to share with the class and your machine and sewing supplies.   Thursday February 22 1 to 4 p.m. 

 

MACHINE QUILTING CLASSES FROM BLUEBIRD


GETTING STARTED WITH FREEMOTION  HALF DAY CRASH COURSE ON YOUR DOMESTIC OR STATIONARY MACHINE 

Learn the getting started first steps to free motion stitching on your domestic machine or stationary long arm. Class limited to 8 people.   February 29  1 p.m. . to 4 p.m. $79.  Fee includes class and quilt kit supplies, pre-sandwiched and ready to stitch!  Bring your domestic machine, and free motion foot.

 

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERIZED STITCHING ON THE AMARA LONG ARM WITH PRO STITCHER: 

Custom quilting a whole cloth table runner 

Choose your favorite kona solid and a border print  for this simple table runner quilting adventure!  

This class is perfect for those wanting to try out a computerized quilting experience.  Shirley will help you learn basic custom block and border quilting techniques and even help you get the binding attached using the pro stitcher on our studio Amara classroom.  

Thursday January 25 2025 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Class and all supplies: $129 (Two quilters to a machine.)  

 

Bluebird Quilt Studio First Thursday Handi Quilter Owner Education:    You are invited to grow your quilting skills and friendship in our quilting support group at Bluebird.  This session is to provide support for your next quilt project or to assist you with quilting challenges.  Bring your quilty show and tell, learn a new skill each month and cheer on your fellow Handi Quilter enthusiasts.  Ask about our “adoption program if you have purchased a machine elsewhere.  We will welcome you to our nest!



OTHER HAPPENINGS  AT BLUEBIRD QUILT STUDIO

 

BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROGRAMS:

 

BLUEBIRD SKILL BUILDER PROGRAM JANUARY TO JUNE 2024


Up your skills and celebrate “All Things Beautiful” in 2024 with Bluebird Quilt Studio!   Purchase the kit quilt at our discounted skill builder member rate, or stitch on your own as a BOM!  The quilt is a twin sized quilt measuring 64” x 84” and features the most adorable confetti dot fabrics from Poppie Cotton. Call for details. (208) 467-4148

Marilyn will share a quilting tip or technique each month, give you a sneak peak on Bluebird happenings and new product offerings for the month.  The group will celebrate member’s completed projects with a quilters show and tell We look forward to the fun of stitching this adorable quilt top with a group of inspired and inspiring quilters.  Join us this Saturday at 10 a.m. in the studio!
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KONA SOLIDS BLOCK OF THE MONTH BY ELISE LEA for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. ONLINE WITH BQS!  Starting in February.  Join us as we stitch this one online together.  Time TBD.  There are two alternative settings for the blocks.  Use our kona solid blocks or scrap it up with your stash.
  

Contact Shirley at the shop email (bluebirdquiltstuidio@gmail.com)  for information regarding the pattern/kit and to sign up for the online zoom class.

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JUBILATION by Debra Tucker/Studio 180 Designs and Island Batiks 

Starting soon!


 

This stunning quilt is 100 x 100” and uses some specialty ruler techniques.  If you are up for a challenge and love to bask in the sunshine of this bright fabric collection of batiks this project is for you.  You will be given the option to choose your background fabric at the time you register with a paid deposit for the year.  Two support classes for this quilt will be offered.  Date and time TBD

 

FEATURED FABRIC LINE:  DECOUPAGE FROM JASON YENTER AND IN THE BEGINNING FABRICS

DECOUPAGE TRIP QUILT

 This oversized queen sized quilt is jaw droppingly beautiful and is sure to shift your thoughts to sunshine and flowers and away from the snowy weather. This project is so inspiring and SEW EASY!  Its a perfect project for beginners!    Reserve your kit.  (We just checked it shipped from Seattle yesterday! (January 17th)) Whether you are a fan of roses, iris, rhododendrons or lilies, you will find a bouquet sure to win your heart!  

THIS IS A GREAT VALENTINES DAY PRESENT!  A bouquet that will last!

BLUEBIRD COMMUNITY SERVICE

QUILTS OF VALOR SEW DAYS:  4th Tuesday of the Month 

Beginning Tuesday January 23, 2024 from 12:30 -3:30 p.m.

All are welcome.  Bring your sewing machine and supplies.

 

The QOV 2024 National Sew Day is Saturday 3 February 2024.

Bluebird Quilt Studio will be hosting an open sew  that day 11am-3pm  

Bring your sewing machine and supplies.  This is a great way to say thank you to those who have served our country in the military. 

 

BLUEBIRD QUILT STUDIO ONLINE

Bluebird Quilt Studio Thursday Morning Facebook Live!  9:30 a.m. every Thursday on the Bluebird Quilt Studio facebook page.  Hear about Bluebird happenings, new product offerings and fun quilting tips and techniques.  Laugh with us over a cup of coffee and get your morning started with happy thoughts of how to tackle your next quilting project.

 

FALL IN LOVE WITH QUILTING:  February Facebook Live Sale Monday February 12 10 a.m.  Sweetheart deals for our Bluebird Flock during our live sale!  Join us on our facebook page.  Follow us to receive notifications of our live events on facebook.

 

We are doing our best to enter the digital age and have media accounts on youtube, instagram, tiktok and facebook.  Check out our posts for quilting tutorials, projects we are working on and the behind the scenes workings of BQS.

 

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