Before registering for a class, please review our "Class Policy."

Beginner Quilt Class

Learn to quilt with Alex Anderson's book "Start Quilting."  You will learn all the techniques you need to know to be a successful quilter.  Book purchase required.

Applique Saturdays

Come join Joyce and Maryann as they continue their Baltimore Album journey featuring blocks from Baltimore Elegance by Elly Sienkiewicz.  Learn new techniques with lots of comraderie!  Pattern fee, but no charge for class.  Beginning March 13th (no class in April).

Nature's Notebook

This 73" x 85" quilt is designed by April Cornell.  In this class you will learn how to use a 60 degree triangle ruler.  Fabric kit is available which includes the beautifully designed Nature's Notebook yellow and blue fabric by Moda and the triangle ruler needed for $99.00. 

Basic Oval Basket

Learn Susan Breier's wrapped clothesline technique and make this clever oval basket--you'll be wrapping, coiling and zigzagging wonderful creations from placemats to purses.  This beginner's project only uses 1 yard of fabric.  Book purchase required:  "It's A Wrap II". 

Retro Aprons

Make a ruffled apron for yourself or a child in your life, or both!  Learn a great technique for making ruffles. What a great gift!  Book purchase required.

T-Shirt Quilt

You've been saving those T-shirts for years!  Now learn how to put them all together to make yourself or someone special a very memorable quilt.

Blueberry Bouquet

This beautiful penny rug resembles a Baltimore album block, but is done simply with felted wool or wool felt is also appropriate.  Finished project is approx. 17" circle.  Pattern purchase required.

Esme's Puzzle

Large, easy shapes make this beautiful quilt a snap to make.  Our sample features the Twilight Garden fabric line from Northcott Silk.  This dramatic design will make a welcome addition to any home.  Finished size:  82 x 108".  Pattern purchase required.  Intermediate level. 

Applique by the Bay XI - December 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2010

Choose 1 day or 2 days or 3 days or all 5 days!  

Added by popular request:  Shopping Spree Day!!!

Come learn to applique or perfect your applique skills with three fabulous instructors:  Elly Sienkiewicz, Nancy Kerns and Emily Martin at our tenth annual Applique by the Bay.  Just think, up to FIVE days of nothing but applique in historic Lewes, DE.  We've even added a shopping spree day!  We will have a reception with the teachers on Wednesday evening and a group dinner on Saturday night.  Accommodations are available in the Beacon Motel, which is part of the complex where our store is located.  The motel is closed for regular business at that time.  The only guests will be other appliquers.   You'll meet appliquers of all skill levels and maybe make a new friend or two. A continental breakfast will be served each morning as well as lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (included in fee).  Apply by printed brochure available in the store or on-line.

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CLASS POLICY

Pre-registration is a must, either in person or by mail. 
We will take phone reservations by credit card only.
Class fee is payable in FULL when you register.
Class fee is not refundable unless you cancel one (1) week in advance 
or class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. 
Be sure to register early to ensure that sufficient enrollment is met. 
If you are one of the first to sign up for a class, 
do not purchase supplies until we are sure there will be sufficient enrollment. 
We plan our classes based on supplies that we carry. 
We cannot be responsible for variations in supplies that you purchase elsewhere. 
We thank you for purchasing your materials at Mare's Bears.