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Compass Star Quilt Shop Classes & Events - October

“Guiding you through your quilting journey"

 114 N. Otsego Ave. Gaylord, MI  49735 

989-732-1252  
Facebook: Compass Star Quilt Shop, LLC
Instagram: @compassstarquilts
Monday - Friday: 10am to 5pm     
Saturday's (Nov-April): 10am to 3pm
Saturday's (May-October): 10am to 4pm


Upcoming Classes & Events

KONA COTTON BLOCK OF THE MONTH

January 2025 to December 2025

Fee: $24.99 per month, Shipping: $5.00 per month

Join us for the 2025 KONA Cotton Solid Block of the Month program starting this January!  Each month you'll receive a charm pack, pattern and background for 1 block.  On the 12th month, you'll also receive the extra background yardage to complete the quilt top and binding.  You get to choose if you want a white or black background.  As an added bonus, you'll also receive a KONA Cotton Solids 2025 Wall Calendar featuring an additional 12 free patterns!

Don't wait, sign up today!!!

 

 

Building Blocks

Saturday, October 5th, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Saturday, November 2nd, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Class Fee: $10.00 per month, plus supplies

If you've already taken a beginner quilt class and are ready for the next step in learning how to quilt, look no further!  This class is designed for the beginner quilter who would like to build their knowledge base.  You'll learn the next steps in piecing various blocks and make a sampler quilt at the same time.   Class meets once a month and each month you will be working on a different quilt block.  Examples include the Bear Paw, the Snail's Trail, and Cottage Garden.  At the end of 12 months, you'll have 12 blocks ready to assemble in a layout of your choice.  Come join Jen as she shares her love of quilting with you.

This class will repeat, so you can join us anytime!

NEW!  Lori Holt Club

Wednesday, October 16th, Noon-2:00pm

Wednesday, November 20th, Noon-2:00pm

Fee: $5.00 per session

If you LOVE Lori Holt and LOVE working on her projects, come and sew with other Lori Holt fanatics!  Bring any Lori Holt project you want to work on and get help with the parts you don't understand or don't know how to do.  Jen will be here for questions, help and to teach tidbits of all things Lori!

Piecing 101

Monday's, October 21st & 28th, November 4th & 11th

5:30pm-7:30pm

Class Fee: $48.00, plus supplies

***2 Spots Left!***

Starting at the beginning, Jen will teach you basic cutting techniques, basic piecing techniques, sewing with a quarter inch seam, chain piecing, notching, and more.  You'll learn 2 quilt blocks and how to put them together into a quilt top.  These skills will provide to be invaluable as you begin your quilting journey.  This is a 4-week class with homework after each class.

 

Machine Cleaning & Scissor Sharpening

Wednesday, October 23rd, 10:00am-3:30pm

$75.00 per machine, Husqvarna's $85.00 per machine

$6.00 per pair scissor sharpening

It's time to get ready for retreat season!  Call to schedule an appointment for Aaron to service your machine and sharpen your scissors,  989-732-1252.  Times are available for morning and afternoon.

Fee is payable the day of service, cash or check only.

Open Sew

Monday's, October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th

Monday's, November 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

10:00am-4:00pm

Fee: $5.00 per session

A day to work on whatever project you want to work on!  Bring your supplies, machine if necessary, and join the group for some sewcialization!  We have irons and cutting spaces.  Bring money for lunch...the group usually orders lunch from one of the surrounding restaurants.

Patriotic Quilters

Thursday's, October 10th & 17th, 10:30am-3:00pm

Thursday's, November 14th & 21st, 10:30am-3:00pm

This group meets the 2nd and 3rd Thursday each month to work on quilts for veterans in the area.  If you want to join us but can't stay for the entire day, that's ok!  All fabrics are provided, and all the cutting is done for you.  Bring your machine and thread, and help work on these well deserved donation quilts. The group has now completed over 300 quilts because of volunteers like you!

Wooly Stitchers Club

Wednesday, October 9th, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Wednesday, November 13th, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Fee: $5.00 per session

Love working with wool and using different embroidery stitches to embellish your projects?  Bring your current work in progress and join this group of ladies who LOVE working with wool.  Maybe you can learn a new stitch or two!  The club meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.