Here are the Basic Skills in Quilting classes that I offer, what I consider the "core curriculum" for beginners:

Rotary Cutting for Quilting, Sewing, or Fleece -- 1 session, 3 hours

Basics of Rotary Cutting & Piecing by Machine (usually taught with the Log Cabin Quilt Block) -- 1 session, 3 hours

Raw Materials: Needles & Thread, Fabric & Batting -- 1 session, 3 hours

Blocks of the Month -- 1 session, 3 hours (select a specific pieced quilt block, see photos)

Raw Edge Appliqued Hearts Block -- 1 session, 3-4 hours (see photos)

Simple Turned Edge Applique Block -- 1 session, 3-4 hours

Dresden Plate Block, Pieced & Appliqued -- 2 sessions, 3-4 hours each (see photos)

Design of the Quilt Top -- 1 session, 3 hours

Assembling the Quilt Top: Sashing Strips -- 1 session, 3-4 hours (see photos)

Assembling the Quilt Top: Mitered Borders -- 1 session, 3-4 hours (see photos)

Quilting by Machine - Straight Lines with a Walking Foot -- 1 session, 3 hours (see photos)

Quilting by Machine - Free-Motion with a Darning Foot -- 1 session, 3 hours (see photos)

Making Continuous Bias-Cut Binding -- 1 session, 3 hours

Binding the Edge of the Quilt -- 1 session, 3-4 hours

Here are the "Special Topics" or Elective classes in Quilting that I offer:

Color Theory for Quilting & Other Fiber Arts -- 1 session, 3 hours

Basics of Hand Piecing -- 1 session, 3 hours

Quilting by Hand -- 1 session, 3 hours

Quick & Easy Tied Quilt (child or lap size quilt) -- 2 sessions, 3 hours each

Here are the Needle Tatting classes that I offer:

Needle Tatting - Beaded Josephine Chain Bracelet -- 1 session, 3 hours (see photos) (suitable for Beginners)

Needle Tatting - Medallion -- 1 session, 3 hours (see photos) (suitable for Beginners)

Needle Tatting - Bracelet with Rings & Chains -- 1 session, 3 hours (finish at home using instructions) (see photos) (must take Medallion class first)

Here are the Crochet classes that I offer for adults, teenagers, or children:

Beginner Crochet Class, chain stitch, single & double crochet -- 1 session, 3 hours (see photos)

Crochet In The Round, Make a Hat -- 1 session, 3 hours (see photos)

Crochet In The Round, Granny Squares (Adding Corners) -- 1 session, 3 hours (see photos)

Crochet In The Round, Make an Oblong Shawl -- 1-2 sessions, 3 hours each (see photos)

Crochet In The Round in 3D, Make an Ornament -- 1 session, 3 hours (Ball or Egg shaped)

Crochet Stitch Pattern of the Month -- 1 session, 3 hours

How To Join Crocheted Blocks -- 1 session, 3 hours (see photos)

How To Read Crochet Patterns -- 1 session, 3 hours

Beginner Crochet for Kids 1, Beaded Chain Stitch Bracelet -- 1 session, 2-3 hours (see photos)

Beginner Crochet for Kids 2, Single Crochet Coaster -- 1 session, 2-3 hours

Beginner Crochet for Kids 3, Double Crochet Mug Rug or Doll Blanket -- 1 session, 2-3 hours

My Class Schedule:

I teach most of my classes at the Hobby Lobby stores in Knoxville or Oak Ridge, TN.  Each store has a classroom, and I reserve the classrooms for specific dates & times, one month at a time.  You can also check the Hobby Lobby website (www.hobbylobby.com) for general information on Store Classes under the Store Finder, although it is not always up-to-date and does not always display all classes.

Students contact me (monicaschmidt.tn@gmail.com) to request the class topic that they want, then we select a date & time.  I ask for a minimum of 3 students per class session, or else the class is taught as a private lesson (with a higher cost).  I keep a waiting list of individual students who want a specific class but do not want a private lesson.  Usually a new class can be scheduled within 1-4 weeks.

Pre-registering in advance for classes is important.  I only drive to the classroom when I have students pre-registered for a specific class topic on that date.  I print enough handouts for the students who pre-registered, but usually do not bring extras.  After you pre-register, I will e-mail the supply list to you; it is best if you pre-register at least 2 days before the class session so that you have time to purchase your supplies in advance.  I encourage you to purchase supplies at the store where the class is held, but cannot guarantee that supplies will be in-stock on the day of class.

After I have scheduled a class topic for a specific session (date, time & location), I will add it under My Events. This will indicate that at least 1 student has pre-registered for that specific class topic & session.

My overall list of class topics is listed above, sorted by Quilting, Needle Tatting, & Crochet.  Photos of projects from some of my classes can be viewed in My Photos (i.e. photo albums) shown above.

Please contact me directly (monicaschmidt.tn@gmail.com) if you have questions about my classes.  Hobby Lobby does not handle any registration details for the instructors, does not handle payments for classes, and does not provide sewing machines or other equipment.  Hobby Lobby does sell supplies for the classes. Minimal information about the classes may be available in each store, where I usually leave flyers and my business card.

Here are the normal class sessions that I reserve at Hobby Lobby at 6580 Clinton Highway:

Monday mornings, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Friday evenings, 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Here are the normal class sessions that I reserve at Hobby Lobby at 11040 Parkside Drive, in Turkey Creek shopping center:

Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

(other days may be scheduled if the classroom is available)

Here are the normal class sessions that I reserve at Hobby Lobby at 380 South Illinois Avenue, in Oak Ridge:

Mondays, Noon - 5:30 pm (tentative)

(other days may be scheduled if the classroom is available)

I always welcome suggestions for additional classes or topics that students would like to learn.

Happy Quilting, Tatting, & Crocheting! Monica