720 West 2nd Street                                  (925) 978-4587
       Antioch, CA 94509

Monday - Saturday   10 am - 5 pm   &    Sunday  11 am - 4 pm    Closed on Wednesdays


See below the June & July 2018 Class Schedule & Happy'nings at Queen B's Quilt Shop. 

... and don't overlook our regular recurring clubs and workshops.
See you soon!
Queen B's Quilt Shop

♕ = Beginner
♕♕ = Intermediate
♕♕♕ = Advanced
 
Classes ...
String Quilt    
What do you do with those extra strips, squares or triangles from your projects? Take those odd sized pieces and use them! Make string blocks into string quilts using your left overs! Bring your scraps and we'll share for more variety.
Finished quilt size is 62" x 76".

Instructor:
Sue Denton
Dates: Saturday - June 30
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Price: $ 25



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Beginning Sewing with Christy  ♕  
In this class you will learn the basic skills for constructing a beautiful apron from start to finish. This class will cover sewing terminology and reading a pattern along with applying those skills to create and sew a beautiful apron. Finished project size varies from S - XL.
Instructor: Christy
Dates: Saturday - July 14, 21 & 28
Time: 10 am - 1 pm 
Price: $100



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The Smart Shopper Grocery Bag  
In this class we'll have fun sewing together a great shopping bag. They are quick, easy and you'll definitely want more than one. Make one for friends and family. Keep one or more in each vehicle so you'll never be without one.
Instructor: Linda Bingham
Dates: Sunday - July 22
Time: 11 am - 3 pm 
Price: $ 25



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Beginning Paper Piecing - The Judy Niemeyer Way  
Have you ever wanted to do a Judy Niemeyer pattern but thought it was too hard? Come learn the Judy Niemeyer paper piecing method in this beginning class. You will learn Judy's cutting, stacking, sorting and sewing methods. We will be making (3) 7" x 7" paper pieced blocks and when you're done you will be able
to tackle any Judy pattern.
Instructor: Victoria Johnson
Dates: Sunday - July 29
Time: 11 am - 4 pm 
Price: $ 30



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Bouilliabaise   ♕
This is a great project to use up those scraps. Use as many fabrics or as few as you like. You must have an equal number of lights, mediums and darks to create the secondary pattern. Quilt looks good in shades of one color, novelties, patriotic or just old scraps. Finished quilt size is 64" x 80".
Instructor: Sue Wakefield
Dates: Saturday - Aug. 4 & 18
Time: 10 am - 3 pm 
Price: $ 35



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'Open Sew Days'
'Open Sew Days' are now being offered at Queen B's Quilt Shop. Experience focused creativity and inspiration without everyday distractions in a haven suited for quilters. 
Instructor:  None
Dates: June 3, 14, 22, 26 & 29; July 7, 12, 20 & 24
Time:  10 am - 3 pm except Sunday which is 11 am - 3 pm
Price:  $5

Events ...  ello
Demo 'Cat's Cradle'
Mark your calendars for Saturday June 16th and stop by Queen B's to watch a Demo on the Creative Grids CGRDH1 Cat's Cradle Tool which will be given by our very own world renown 'Ruler Princess' Lupe.
The Cat's Cradle block has numerous design possibilities. By simply changing the placement of the light and dark fabrics, these blocks can take on a whole new look.
With the Creative Grids CGRDH1 Cat's Cradle Tool, construction is easy... and you won't cut a single triangle to make them! 

Cat's Cradle Tool

Quilt created with 
the Cat's Cradle Tool

Create triangles in 6 different sizes without cutting a single triqangle. You will create them from squares and rectangles. Grab your fabric and cut according to the chart that is printed right on the cats cradle grid tool. 
The booklet 'Cat'itude features general information about the Cat's Cradle block, as well as eight patterns in a multitude of sizes.

 
Instructor: The 'Ruler Princess' Lupe
Dates: Saturday - June 16
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Price: Free

Clubs & Workshops ...  hell
 Judy Niemeyer Workshop
- Hosted by Victoria
Got Judy Niemeyer quilts started and stuffed in your closets? Stuck on something that keeps you from finishing that Judy Niemeyer quilt that you just had to have and now you're asking yourself; "why did I ever buy that pattern and all of that fabric?
Well scoop all of it up and bring it down to Queen B's Quilt Shop and let's get it finished.
Come sit & sew with me from 11 am to 3 pm and ask away, any questions on any pattern and we will get you through what you thought was the most confusing pattern you ever bought. I promise it is easier than you think. No pressure, no class time limits, just finishing what I consider are some of the most beautiful quilts there are.
Instructor: Victoria Johnson
Dates: Sun. - June 24, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $25 (each session)


Quilts of Honor Workshop   -  All Levels
Join our workshop for Quilts of Honor. Quilts of Honor provides quilts to all veterans from all branches of the military. All service men and women that have been affected by war are eligible to receive a quilt.
Join us once a month at Queen B's Quilt Shop to work on these quilts. We have fabric available but donations are welcome.Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month
except  December.
Dates: Thurs. - June 21, July 19, Aug. 16,                            Sept. 20, Oct. 18,
                       Nov. 15 

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm



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Appliqué Club  
All Levels

Do you want to perfect your spray starch appliqué techniques?  Join Bobbie's club.  (Must have prior spray starch appliqué experience).  The club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month.
Instructor: Bobbie Ball
Dates: Tuesday - June. 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: Free


Donation Workshop  - (All Levels)

Join our workshop once a month to help perform a variety of duties that are involved in the many steps that are needed to complete a quilt. Queen B's donates the fabric and quilters donate their time. We will provide technique demos for specific tasks that have to be done. All levels of quilters are welcome.
This is a great way to hone those quilting skills while contributing to a variety of very worth while causes which include organizations and individuals in need. Meets on the second Friday of each month  except November.
Instructor: Bernie & Ellie
Dates: Fri. - Jun. 8, July 13, Aug.10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Dec. 14 
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Group photo of Queen B's Quilt Shop Donation Workshop members and supporters presenting quilts to Elderly Make a Wish Foundation. December 2016
December 2016
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December 2015
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