Upcoming Classes at Latimer

Bullseye Quilt

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Length - 4 hours.
Cost - $70.00 (Member), $75.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - Student will have experience using a sewing machine and sewing simple items
What you’ll learn - Students will learn how to create the Bull’s Eye quilt pattern, make the top of the quilt. Students may create any size quilt they wish. Suggestion is to start with 9 blocks, however students are welcome to add to that size at home.
Supplies - A list of items will be provided by the instructor prior to the class.

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Alternative Sewing, Knitting, and Quilting Tools Lecture

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 from 10:30AM to 12:00PM
Length - 1 hour
Cost - $30.00 (Member), $35.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - None
What you’ll learn - This lecture will introduce the student to alternate tools that are found in places “other” than a quilt shop, sewing shop or knit shop but are less expensive and better to use.

Copyrights and the Fiber Arts Lecture

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM
Length - 1 hour
Cost - $30.00 (Member), $35.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite -None
What you’ll learn - This lecture will introduce the student to the world of copyrights. If you use any kind of pattern or want to create your own pattern, this lecture is for you. With the world of AI coming on strong, how are you at risk and how do you deal with the legalities of sharing or owning a pattern.

Zippers

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Saturday, May 16th from 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Length - 2 hours.
Cost - $50.00 (Member), $55.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - Beginner – intermediate level. Students must have used a sewing machine and completed basic items.
What you’ll learn - This class will show the student 3 methods of inserting a zipper into a garment: Centered zipper, Lapped zipper, Invisible zipper.
Supplies - Students are encouraged to bring their sewing machine, zippers and fabric pieces to practice. A list of items will be provided by the instructor prior to the class.

Pillows

Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date - Saturday, May 16th from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Length - 2 hours.
Cost - $50.00 (Member), $55.00 (Non-Member)
Prerequisite - None, however if a student wishes to make pillows, beginning sewing experience is needed.
What you’ll learn - Students will learn various methods of making pillows, including, plain square pillow, lapped zippered pillow, flanged pillow, how to make piping, how to insert cording.
Supplies - A list of items will be provided by the instructor prior to the class.

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