Classes are for HQG members but if there is space available, non- HQG members can participate.
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1/16/25 Thursday – Easy Applique by Estelle Inn 9am -3pm Project: Immaculate Conception Church, Ewa Beach. Cost: $30. Mini pincushion quilt and/or pincushion with pincushion appliqué Come and learn the techniques of Easy Fusible Appliqué from our recently featured artist, Estelle Inn. This fun project will allow you to learn this easy technique that can take your quilting to the next level of creativity. Estelle will go over the fusing material needed for a great result, best machine and hand appliqué technique along with a bit of free form quilting. Contact Annette Ichiki.
2/20/24 Thursday “Threads Of Gratitude” FREE APPRECIATION CLASS Instructors: Education
Committee and other HQG members from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or whenever you can arrive during that time frame. Immaculate Conception Church, Ewa Beach. This is an appreciation class for our members. Come and sew any project you would like for free! Maybe you would like to work on a technique or project that you need assistance? Our talented members will be there to help!
Sign up at the next meeting or contact Nancy Francis.
3/1/25 Saturday Set Yourself up for Free Motion Quilting Instructor: Ruth Davis from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Toho No Hikari 3510 Nuuanu Pali Dr Cost: $30. This class is designed for beginners or those who have issues with free motion quilting. No free motion quilting experience is required. Success starts with the right thread, needles, bobbins, etc. The first part of the class will be making sure that the machines are set up to optimize ease of quilting. Students will then learn 5 basic motifs that can be built upon to make more complex designs. For the last part of the class students will quilt a sample table topper using the five motifs. Alternatively, students may work on practice batts or other projects.
3/29/25 Saturday Advanced Free Motion Quilting – Feathers and Plumes Instructor: Ruth Davis from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Toho No Hikari 3510 Nuuanu Pali Dr Cost: $30. Should have knowledge of basic free motion quilting. This class is for those quilters who struggle with feathers or want ideas on how to use feather motifs. The class will cover three different methods of quilting a feather, as well as quilting plumes. Alternatives to standard feathers and design ideas with feathers will be covered. Students will then work on a small wall hanging or table topper using all three feather designs and plumes.
4/26/25 Saturday Make Your Own Rectangular Jelly Roll Rug! Instructor: Irene Sasaki from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Toho No Hikari 3510 Nuuanu Pali Dr Cost: $30 Discover the joy of sewing a reversible, washable rug that’s as beautiful as it is practical. Rectangular jelly roll rugs are easy to make—even for beginners—and forgiving if you’re not a perfectionist. With just a jelly roll and pre-cut cotton batting, you’ll have a stunning rug ready to grace your doorway or lanai.