Back Door Quilts

This is our latest class schedule, as of July 29, 2010. 

It is our policy that you are not registered for class without a deposit of at least one-half the class fee. If you do not show up and do not call 48 hours in advance, we are not obliged to refund your deposit. Refunds will be made if a class is cancelled. Classes may be cancelled if less than three sign up. We ask that you purchase your class supplies from us, and we offer 10% off purchases made at class time, and 10% off class supplies only ahead of class.

Longarm classes have a different policy, including payment in full at the time of sign-up, which is spelled out in the Quilting Machine Rental Program handout.

PLEASE NOTE: As a courtesy to all our students, please do not bring children or non-paying guests to class!

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Prairie Women’s Sewing Circle 
6 months - starting in September
4th Tues. 12 noon OR 4th Tues. 6:30
$30+
You are invited to join a unique, monthly club that will take you on a journey back in time. Gather together as the Prairie Women did, and hear anecdotal stories about their quiltmaking, and what daily life was like for those who traveled by wagon train on the Oregon Trail, to the lives of quilters during the Civil War, and the years of women's suffrage for equal rights. Not only will you learn how our quilting ancestors created quilts by "Making Do" with what they had, you will be invited to do so yourself!!!

Monthly patterns and other surprises will be offered exclusively to PWSC club members only. Sign up today to attend the next gathering of the Prairie Women's Sewing Circle. Marilyn
Min. 6, max. 15 students

*Internet participants will receive the monthly club packet featuring the stories about women’s life on the prairie, and the quilt project, as well as all other club materials.

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Beginning Quilting 
Mon. 9/13–10/25 & 11/8 6:15-8:45 8 weeks 
$75+
We are pleased to welcome Dallas Reed as our new beginning quilting teacher! Dallas will start you out with fabric selection and help you choose your fabrics, then take you through the steps of making a sampler quilt. Rotary cutting, machine piecing, appliqué, and machine quilting skills will be taught. You’ll have a week off near the end to complete quilting your quilt, then he will teach binding the last class. This is a great way to learn to quilt, as well as sharpen your skills if you’ve been quilting for awhile.
Min. 6, max. 15 students

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Power Quilting 101--Hand Guided Longarm Quilting
Sat. September 11 1-5 $75 
OR 
Sun. September 12 1-5 $75 
OR
Sat. October 9 1-5 $75 OR Sun. October 10 1-5 $75 
OR
Sat. November 13 1-5 $75 OR Sun. November 14 1-5 $75
Our super quilter Marilyn will be teaching these classes. We require that you attend this Power Quilting 101 machine quilting class before you can rent time on our hand guided Gammill Vision line of quilting machines, but the classes are a great way to try out machines even if you don‘t plan to rent time on them. All supplies are included in the class, but we do require that you watch the web video found here: http://www.gammill.com/index.php?m=vision_videos.  We request that you view this DVD or web video at least twice before attending the training, as well as right before renting the machine.

Please read the Quilting Machine Rental Program handout before signing up. We have them in the shop, or you can request an e-mailed copy from teribackdoor@indy.rr.com. Full payment is required for class registration, and the refund policy is spelled out in the handout.
Min. 4, max. 4 students

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Happy Holidays
Thurs. 8/26 & 9/2 ~ 6-8:15 
$20+
Mary M. is really good at walking you through the steps needed to finish a charming table topper (or tree skirt). The pattern comes in three sizes, and you can do whichever size you want in the class. You'll learn how to use a 60 degree ruler, which is a handy tool to have.
Min. 3, max. 9 students

Eldon 
Sat. 9/18, 10/23, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8/2011, 2/12/2011 ~ 9:30-11:30 
$60+
One Sat. each month Sept. through Feb. 2011
Teri will walk you through this fabulous quilt, step by step. Break the blocks down into steps and have a month to complete that step, then put it all together at the end. If you would like one of our kits, please get it ASAP, as we won’t cut them again once the current crop is gone!
Min. 6, max. 12 students

Pajama Pants 
Thurs. 9/30 & 10/7 ~ 6-8:30 
$10+
The book Sew Easy Pajama Pants is required for this class. You'll enjoy the book--it also has a pillowcase pattern and PJ bag, as well as multiple sizes in the master pattern. Trace the size you want on pattern ease before the class to get the most sewing time. Mary M.
Min. 3, max. 9 students
 
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The Appliqué Society
The Central Indiana Appliquers of The Appliqué Society has its home at the Back Door. Whether you are an old pro or just a beginner, we welcome you. The mission of the Appliqué Society is To Promote, to Teach and to Encourage the Love of All Types of Appliqué in Quilting. You can learn more about the organization by visiting the web site at www.theappliquesociety.org. The meetings are the first Wednesday from 7:00-8:30. Mary Riehle

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Jo's Little Women
6 months 4th Tues. ~ 12-3 
(New session started in March) 
$30+
6 months 4th Tues. 6:30-8:30 New session started in February $30+
You can join or rejoin this 6 month session, focusing on reproduction fabrics and old time stories. Bring your hand work to work on your own project during class, and bring a show and tell for a free fat quarter! Marilyn. This Club is finishing up, to be replaced by Prairie Women's Sewing Circle.  Click here for more information.
Min. 6, max. 15 students


 
Fun Stuff at The Back Door

GNOMA meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm, then the following day, Thursday, at 10:00 am. It is open to all those who love fabrics, patterns, books, and ideas. Get your kit for the Block of the Month of your choice, pick up the Sew Sweet pattern and recipe, learn about Marti Michel’s rulers, and bring a Show and Tell to get a free fat quarter each month. The meetings are great fun and inspiring!

There is a $24 per year charge to belong to GNOMA. 
Click here for more information! 

 
Birthday Club
Present your driver's license any time during your birthday month for a one-time discount of half your age! Limit 30% discount

Discount applies to regular price merchandise—as always, consignment, special orders, and custom framing and quilting are not included. Sorry, we can't hold merchandise for your birthday discount.

This discount is for the birthday boy or girl only, please.

 
50 Yard Club
To thank you for keeping us in business for 37 years, we invite you to sign up for our 50 yard club. Buy 50 yards at regular price, get a $25 gift certificate, good for a year! One person per card, please.

$ No limit on gift certificates...buy more to earn more!
$ No key chains to punch, no cards to lose
$ We'll keep your card on file
$ Yardage must be posted at time of sale

This takes the place of guild discounts

 
Finish It Up Club!
No meetings! No dues! No stress! Actually a stress reliever! This will be a bit of nudge for you to finish some projects.

To help you get motivated to Finish It Up!, each time you complete a project, bring it (or a picture), to the quilt shop for a "Show 'n Tell". We will enter your name for that month's drawing for a $10 Gift Certificate at the Back Door Quilt Shop. Enter as many times as you have projects completed each month. We will draw a winning name each month.