Classes at Haphazard Quilting
The shop offers a multitude of classes that span a large array of medias and ability levels. Guest teachers and projects come to the shop to teach any willing learners. For more information on any classes, reach out to the shop [(603)523-2029].
Stripology More than just cutting strips
16 July 2025 10:00 am ~ 3:00pm
Class fee $55
Do you have a Stripology® ruler and only use it to cut strips?
Do you want to speed up the fabric cutting process?
Join Lynn Wheatley to better understand and explore the Stripology XL® and Stripology
Squared® Rulers. In this class you will also master the method of creating the blocks
necessary to complete either the Prisms, or Algorithm projects from the Stripology Squared
book from GE Designs. All designs in the Stripology Squared book start with 10” squares.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Items:
Stripology Squared book from GE Designs
Stripology XL® and Stripology Squared® Ruler
Pre-cut fabric for your selected project, Prisms or Algorithm.
Prisms: - I highly recommend you bring scrap fabrics to create your first 2 blocks.
Minimum precut fabrics to master the method and create 2 blocks
(2) 10” squares, 1 of each contrasting fabric
o Algorithm:
Minimum precut fabrics to master the method and create 3 blocks
(3) 10” squares, 1 of each contrasting fabric
o Full cutting details for selected project and size can be found in the Stripology Squared book.
Sewing machine with new needle, foot pedal, cord and manual (if you have a printed manual)
Sewing Machine Feet: ¼” foot
Neutral colored thread (tan or grey), these are technique samples, so thread doesn’t need to match.
General sewing kit – rotary cutter, mat, scissors, pins, seam ripper, stiletto, etc.
Pressing – Irons and Ironing board if not provided in the classrooms, please plan accordingly.
Notebook, Pencil or Pen, and Camera
*If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Wheatley via email @lynnwheatleyquilter@gmail.com
Color, Value & Fabric Selection
Do you find fabric selection difficult?
Do you own a Color Wheel and don’t know how to use it?
Have you seen or have a fabric that you just love and don’t know what to do with it? Need to find a few a few coordinating fabrics?
Do you know how to create contrast?
Do you love a quilt design, but you want to select fabrics in different colors?
Well, this class is for you! Join Lynn Wheatley to better understand color and value, and how the color wheel can be a huge help when selecting fabrics. Lynn will share her knowledge on color as well as applying that knowledge to
real quilt project situations. This will include tools, terminology, color plans and an exercise of selecting
fabrics for a project. Students are encouraged to bring their “problem” fabrics or designs so Lynn can guide them through the fabric selecting process for their project.
August 16, 2025 10am ~ 12pm
Class Fee $20
Binding Basics
August 16th 1pm~4pm
Class Fee $40.00
Binding Basics – ~ 3 hrs.
This is a techniques class to understand binding options and master the skills for binding yourquilt. Many samples will be reviewed and optional bindings for those samples will bediscussed. Be sure to join me for some great fun as we explore the finishing touch of binding!
All instructions for each type of binding you will create will be organized for you so that when you arrive at class, we will be ready to sew!
If students have a project that is ready for binding, they are encouraged to bring it to class to discuss their options.
In class you will learn:
Proper size and construction of the binding strips.
How to create Bias Binding and when to use it.
Scrappy bindings – how to create so you don’t have strip joints fall on the corners.
Traditional binding with square mitered corners and the ladder stitch (invisible) to hand stitch your binding to backing.
2 different methods for Machine binding your quilts.
⅛” binding for Miniatures
There is a required kit (cost $20, payable to Instructor in class, cash preferred) that includes all instructions, quilted sandwiches and pre-cut binding fabric for you to create:
1 - Traditional binding complete, 4 corners, joined and hand stitched to back.
2 - Machine bindings complete.
1 - 1/8” binding for Miniatures
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Items:
Kit is required (see above for contents) Kit fabrics are different than shown in photo.
Kit Fee: $20 payable in class, cash preferred.
Standard ruler: 6” x 12” or equivalent
Sewing machine with new needle, foot pedal, cord and manual (if you have a printed manual)
Sewing Machine Feet: ¼” foot (I prefer one without a flange), Edge-stitch foot and a walking foot if you own one. If youare not sure, bring the feet you have for your machine. If you have questions about feet, email Lynn.
Neutral colored thread (tan or grey), these are technique samples, so thread doesn’t need to match.
General sewing kit – rotary cutter, mat, scissors, wonder clips, pins, seam ripper, stiletto, etc.
Fabric marking pencil or pen, fine point recommended.
Pressing – Irons and Ironing board are not provided in the classrooms, please plan accordingly.
Notebook, Pencil or Pen, and Camera
*If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Wheatley via email @lynnwheatleyquilter@gmail.com
JUST CUZ by Lynn Wheatley
Saturday September 20th, 2025 9:30am ~ 4:00pm
Class Fee $75.00
Just Cuz is designed by Lynn Wheatley and inspired by the “Cousin Tools”, the Tucker Trimmer I™ tool and the Wonder Curve™. This is a modern traditional quilt that combines the traditional piecing methods of Studio 180 Design and the curved piecing methods from Sew Kind of Wonderful.
In class you will master the use of both specialized tools, create both the Star and Pinwheel blocks and, many tips and tricks for curved and precision piecing.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate
Quilt size: 74" x 74"
Pre-cutting fabric is required for this class. You will receive the precutting instruction once you are registered for the class
Required Items:
Pattern: Just Cuz by Lynn Wheatley Design
Specialty Tools:
o Tucker Trimmer I™ by Studio 180 Design
o Wonder Curve© by Sew Kind of Wonderful
o ¼” Marking Tool, recommend Quilter’s Magic Wand™ by Studio 180 Design
Sewing machine with ¼” foot
Tweezers*** - very important
Precut Fabric – Pre-cutting is required for this class. Fabric requirements, selection guidance and minimum pre-cutting are
provided on a Supply List. The full cutting charts are in the pattern.
Neutral or matching colored thread (tan or grey)
General sewing kit – rotary cutter, mat, fabric marking pencil, scissors, pins, seam ripper, etc.
Tuffet Class
Instructor: Lisa Kelsen 2 Sessions [First session 3 hours, Second session 4 hours]
Class Fee: $90.00
October 27th, 2025 12pm~3pm & November 10th, 2025 12pm~4pm
Skill Level: ** Confident Beginner and Beyond
Tuffets are a touch of whimsy for your home that blend with all decors and
bridge the gap between design and function. In addition to being heirloom
home accents, they make treasured gifts for special occasions including
weddings, new babies, anniversaries and special birthdays.
Choose just (8) 1/4 yard cuts or a Jelly Roll and during the first session, learn
to sew a beautiful tuffet cover. During the second-class session, turn that
cover into an upholstered footstool. Come to class with 64 (2” x 21”) strips in
fabrics of your choice (Jelly roll is perfect) or a quicker sew -32(3” x 21”) strips
along with the other supplies on your supply list.
A Tuffet Finishing Kit includes a “furniture quality”, 17” diameter wood round, drilled and sanded, upholstery foam,18” circle/ 6” deep, Dacron batting 40” square, half dome 2 1/2” button form, t-nuts, 25 upholstery tacks, upholstery tacks, gathering cords and your choice of bun feet. The Finishing Kit fee is $150.00
The Finishing Kit fee of $150.00 is payable to the instructor at the first class session (this is in addition to your class fee and supplies needed to make one tuffet).
Although this is Confident Beginner and Beyond class, you will need to have working knowledge of your sewing machine, be able to thread it, adjust tension and adjust stitch width and selection. Your sewing machine must also do a zig zag stitch in order to complete the project. The first session is 3 hours (you will be sewing on your sewing machine) and the second session is 4 hours (you will be upholstering and assembling your tuffet.)
Please note, class fees do not include patterns or materials. Please be sure to obtain your supplies prior to your class as there is not time built into the class for shopping.
Please note there will be some preparation before class (ironing fusible pattern onto muslin and cutting out pattern templates-cut just outside the line) and some sewing to complete during the week between classes.
Barn Quilt Class (coming soon)
$75.00 ~ All materials are included
Pick a design and colors and join us to make a 2' square Barn Quilt to bring a burst of color into your life.
Call the shop to sign up or for more information.
