QuiltEssentials
1928 S. Washburn St.
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 230-3680
quilt@quiltessentials.biz
Classes
We offer a changing variety of classes designed to teach you more about quilting and whet your appetite for new projects. Classes are limited to 8 participants and fill up quickly, so register early!
Note: On Full-Day Classes, a break will be given. Bring your own sack lunch or go out!
We hope you'll agree that these classes sound interesting! Please call or stop in for more information about these classes!
Scrappy Log Cabin Quilting Tote 
Instructor: Nadine Sauer
Tuesday, January 19, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Tuesday, February 16, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Fee: $30 pattern included in fee
Use your scraps and odds and ends to create this excellent bag to carry your quilting tools, or a great overnight bag. You will truly enjoy this experience, because there is no exact measuring or marking the blocks. It's crazy, just whack them off here or there!!!
Open Lab Quilting Workshop
Instructor: Nadine Sauer
- Thursday January 21st, 10:00 - 3:00pm
- Wednesday, February 10th, 10:00 - 3:00pm
- Tuesday, March 16th, 10:00 - 3:00pm
Fee: $10 per session
This is an open-sew time when you can bring all your problems to a quilting instructor. She will help you solve problems and give you confidence so you can finish that never-ending project or start a new one.
Toothbrush Rug Making Class 
Instructor: Leah Neutzel
Saturday, January 23, 9:00 - 12:00pm or
Sunday, February 28, 11:00 - 2:00pm
Fee: $15 plus pattern and tool required
Have you ever wanted that Scrap Rag Rug just like your Grandmother used to have? Now is your chance!! Just a quick class to learn the technique and then use up those scraps to make that Rug for your home or as a gift.
Easy Striped Table Runner 
Instructor: Nadine Sauer
Tuesday, January 26, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Fee: $15
Learn an easy, fast yet stunning way to make a table runner and/or table topper. Once you get started you want to keep going to see what the next one will look like. You can determine the size you want, both length and width.
Beginning Quilt Making
Instructor: Nadine Sauer 
Thursday, January 28th, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Thursday, February 4th, and February 11th, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Fee: $40 plus required book
This 3 session class will take you step by step through the basics of the quilt making process. In the first session you will pick out the fabric for your creation and learn how to cut and measure accurately. Session two will concentrate on sewing—how to read and understand quilting terms, sew ¼” seams, pressing and more. The third session will focus on quilting and binding including selecting batting, sizing of backing for quilting, squaring up and figuring the amount of binding needed, negotiating the corners and finishing right down to the label.
Paper Piecing 
Instructor: Nadine Sauer
Saturday, February 6, 9:00 - 3:00pm
Fee: $30
Learn the technique of paper piecing using a simple sailboat pattern. We will have the patterns available the day of the class as well as the instructions for the wall hanging. You can make any size you would like, and it does not have to be as colorful as our sample.
Machine Quilting
Instructor: Nadine Sauer
Sunday, February 21, 11:00 - 2:00pm
Fee: $15 plus required book
Your quilt top is pieced-so now what? Learn the basics of straight line, echo quilting, stippling and more. You will need a darning foot and walking foot for your sewing machine and know how to lower the feed dogs (be sure to bring your Owner's Manual with you to class). Practice techniques on a muslin 'quilt sandwich' and be amazed at what you can do. Machine tensions, marking, batting, basting and equipment will be discussed.
Civil War Stars Quilt 
Instructor: Pat Ehrenberg
Saturday, February 27, 9:00 - 3:00pm
Fee: $30 pattern is included in class fee
This quilt really has a "wow" factor but uses simple techniques. Using the Eleanor Burns flying geese ruler, you will make eight-pointed stars in three different sizes. Because the quilt is not set in straight or diagonal rows, the piecing is done using a partial seam assembly. Really, it's not hard, and well worth the effort! A great scrappy quilt done in batiks, 30's, or how about yellow and blues?
Hand Quilting 
Instructor: Nadine Sauer
Sunday, March 14, 11:00 - 2:00pm
Fee: $15 plus required book
Do you want to learn the art of hand quilting - the way your Grandmother quilted? Learn the technique, the difference in battings, what type of thread to use, and how to quilt with or without a hoop.
Zippers Are No Big Deal! 
Instructor: Mary Toll
Wednesday, March 24th, 1:00 - 3:00pm and
Monday, April 19th 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $13 includes 14" natural color zipper, plus required book
If you have ever been afraid of zippers, you will love this technique to make Zippers No Big Deal. Terry Atkinson has provided us this great technique to make a small purse or makeup bag. It is fun and EASY. Believe me, I was deathly afraid of zippers, and now, NO PROBLEM!
Dresden Star 
Instructor: Pat Ehrenberg
Saturday, March 27, 9:00 - 3:00pm
Fee: $30
Think the Dresden is just another boring traditional block? Think again!! This version of the Dresden Plate is unlike any you have ever seen. Using an innovative piecing and folding technique, this quilt will have a three dimensional look to it that you will love. Make it scrappy or more planned. Either way, it's sure to be a hit.
I Can't Believe It's a Sweatshirt 
Instructor: Nadine Sauer
Monday, March 29, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Monday, May 10, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Fee: $30
Have fun using up scraps or get new fabric to make this fun jacket or vest from a sweatshirt. Let your imagination design your masterpiece and wait for the oohs & aahs!
Working With Fusibles For Appliqué 
Instructor: Nadine Sauer
Thursday, April 1, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Fee: $15 plus required pattern (McKenna Ryan Pattern or Patchabilities)
Have you ever wanted to do a McKenna Ryan pattern and it looked too hard! No fear, your help is here! This class will teach you about fusible web products and their use and how to get the delightful designs from paper to fabric. Patterns by Patchabilities work great for this class also!!!
Eleanor Burns Buckeye Beauty Wall Hanging 
Instructor: Nadine Sauer
Saturday, April 10th, 9:00 - 3:00pm
Fee: $30 plus required book
Learn a different way to make a 4-patch block. (Not even in Eleanor's book - Teacher Secret). This wall hanging is made from charms you may be collecting or it can be cut from your stash. It is easy and fun and great for beginners or experienced quilters.
Prairie Sweets 
Instructor: Pat Ehrenberg
Saturday, April 24, 9:00 - 3:00pm
Fee: $30 plus required pattern
Thought you have seen everything possible using the simple pinwheel block? Well, wait until you see this quilt! What a new and fun idea. You will construct pinwheel blocks using Thangles and then add some simple applique. A sure stash buster quilt!
Ribbon Weave Stack' N Whack Class 
Instructor: Rosalyn Cross
Saturday, May 1, 9:00 - 3:00pm
This is a new look to Stack' N Whack. There are no angles, templates, or bias to contend with, all straight line sewing and goes together very quickly. Come join us on May 1st and watch the magic happen as your large print fabric transforms into a new design.