Creative Learning Center
Life long learning is the key to a full life. We are dedicated to the advancement of quilting through classes and open our doors to the community as a place to come create, quilt, sew, learn, and fellowship. You will find a list of classes & events below. Please contact us if you need further information or would like to sign up for a class.
September 2008
Moda Monday – Kick Off Party!
September 8th 4pm – 7pm
(open house, with Informational Meetings & Door Prizes @ 4 & 6pm)
It is a new academic year at Moda U. This year continues to be jammed packed full of information and quilting tips. We will add some challenges and fun projects, and most importantly you will learn a little more about quilt history through our fantastic (and optional) Moda U block of the month. We hope to see you soon at Moda U!
Friday Night Girls’ Night Out
September 12th & 26th 6pm – Midnight
Come celebrate a moment of freedom and fellowship and treat yourself to a girls’ night out. Bring a tasty dish and a project of your choice. Cost: FREE
Kansas Troubles Quilt Club
September 27th 12pm-1pm
For all you Kansas Troubles fabric lovers, join us for the reveal of our newest KTQ Club project. This quarter is done with Lynne’s new fall line, ‘Wildflower Serenade.’ Cost: $12 for Newsletter with Pattern and 4 Fat Quarters.
Beginning Quilting Class
Wednesdays, September 17th through October 29th 4pm – 5pm
Come learn the essential basics of quilt construction in our beginning quilting class. This class is held weekly and includes two projects that cover skills like ¼” seam allowance, strip piecing, half square triangles, borders, binding, and more. Cost $10 with purchase of fabric for both projects from Cottage Quilting (approximately $50 to $60).
Strip Tube Snowmen Quilt
September 20th 11am – 4pm
Unchallenge yourself with the easiest thing since sliced bread, The Strip Tube Ruler. Class features an original Cottage Quilting Kit with a fantastic Snowmen at play border. Sure to be a favorite to cuddle up with this winter, or give as a gift.
Instructor: Kendra Cost: $48 for kit with ruler
Charm Square Trick Quilt
September 25th 11am – 4pm
A new charm quilt directly from the creative mind of Linda Brownlee. Take a look at her beautiful creation hanging at Cottage Quilting. Choose your own charms to suit your style, and make this creative wonder in a flash. Instructor: Linda Brownlee
Instructor Fee: $30 includes pattern
October 2008
Moda Monday – Autumn’s Bounty
October 13th 2pm - 4pm or 6pm – 8pm
This year continues to be jammed packed full of information, quilting tips, and community building. Can you say Sewrority, challenge, history? We hope to see you soon at Moda U!
Friday Night Girls’ Night Out
October 10th & 24th 6pm – Midnight
Come celebrate a moment of freedom and fellowship and treat yourself to a girls’ night out. Bring a tasty dish and a project of your choice. Cost: FREE
Cupcake Club & BAKE SALE
October 11th 12pm – 1pm
Come see what you can do with Baked Goods (Jellyrolls, Layer Cakes, Charms) at the premier of our Cupcake Club. This club will meet every other month and feature a line of fabric (Marbles) and pattern using cut fabric. In addition, membership in this club will come with extra incentives, such as Baker’s Dozen punch cards – buy 13 get one free – and more. Pick up some goodies at our Bake Sale and see what this club is all about.
WSQ Spokane Quilt Show
October 17th through 19th 10am – 7pm Friday & Saturday, 10am – 5pm Sunday
Don’t miss this annual event at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center. Enjoy strolling through the endless lanes of creative quilts and shop it up at the vendors. Make sure to stop by our booth and say hello (or give us a big hug).
Moda Block Party
October 25th 11am – 3pm
Our new Moda U open sew time is sure to be a blast for all. Get together with some Sewrority Sisters, get help with the block of the month, and enjoy your day of piece.
Beginning Quilting Class – Current Class in Session
Wednesdays, September 17th through October 29th 4pm – 5pm
Traditional Charm Quilt
October 4th 11am – 4pm
This charming small quilt is full of innovative techniques featured in Debbie Caffrey’s “Becoming A Confident Quilter: It’s Hip To Be Square” book. Instructor: Gayle Fischer Instructor Fee: $25
Scrappy Rag Purse
October 7th 11am – 4pm
Need a project to use up your scraps? Need a new purse? Scrap happy with a new design from one of our own. Instructor: Linda Brownlee Instructor Fee: $30 includes pattern
Square in a Square Scrappy Lap Quilt
October 28th 11am – 4pm
Looking for another Square in a Square project? Haven’t tried one yet? Come learn some basics and make half-square-triangles with ease in a beautiful lap quilt.
Instructor: Linda Brownlee Instructor Fee: $30 includes pattern