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upcoming classes to be taught by Barbara Raisbeck, owner of Quilts by Barb


	I just wanted to give you a heads up for a couple of classes I will be teaching.

Beginning Quilting 101

When: Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, 2008

Where: SWTC 20th Annual Sewing and Quilting Expo 2008

Fennimore, Wisconsin

Barbara Raisbeck and Diane Lapacek are teaming up to teach a COMPLETE Beginning Quilting Class in just two days.

The class wil be 6 hours each day and the necessary quilting supplies will be furnished for you to use. The class fee will also include your fabric kit. You will be required to bring your own sewing machine.

This is the time for anyone who has considered giving quilting a try AND also for anyone who would just like to "fine tune" their quilting skills to take our class. Visit www.SWTC.edu for a brochure or to register for this class. Class size is limited so please sign up early. You may also call toll free 1-800-362-3322, ext 2360 or ext 2469 with any questions regarding the Expo.

Intermediate Quilting

When: Monday evenings, April 14 through June 2, 2008

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Where: Bluff View School, Room #301, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Class Description: This will be your chance to get out some of those upfinished projects that you are having problems with and getting them completed. OR is there a project you have been thinking of starting and just need help? This is the class for you.

I will be helping with whatever quilting issuing come up. There will be mini lessons on techniques that it is time you learned. Afraid of pieced or mitered borders? We will solve them easily. Wonder how that filled piped binding or prairie points are done? All you need to do is come to this class and ask.

To register for class you must call the Prairie du Chien School Office at

608-326-8437, ext 4100. Enrollment is limited to 10 people. This class is NOT intended as a Beginning Quilting Class. If this is what you are interested in, please consider the class above.

I suggest coming to class on Monday evening, April 14, (after registering with the school) and bringing your sewing machine and a project to work on. We, as a class, will discuss just what you want from the class and will go from there.

This class is open to quilters from any school district and is NOT limited to Priaire du Chien.

If you have questions about either of these classes, please give me a call at 608-994-2821. To register for EITHER class, you must contact the school directly. I can not take registrations for either class.

Happy Quilting!

Barbara Raisbeck,

Owner - Quilts by Barb

updates on bus trip to International Quilt Festival

A Chartered Bus Trip to International
Quilt Festival

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Tim Hoffman from Warco Transporation stopped by my home today regarding the bus trip to International Quilt Festival. As of today, they do not have enough people signed up to take the bus and are really looking for more quilters.

The pick up schedule is as follows:

6:00 AM Prarie du Chien, WI at Dick's Piggly Wiggly

6:15 AM Bloomington, WI Warco Bus Garge

6:40 AM Lancaster, WI Pamida Store

6"50 AM Fennimore, WI Back of Subway

7:00 AM Montfort, WI Tower Junction Bowling Alley

7:20 AM Dodgeville, WI Wal-Mart Supercenter

The deadline to sign up is March 28th, 2008, so get your call in and reserve your seat today. This is a wonderful quilt show. Call your quilting friends and spend a wonderful day together!

Call Warco Transporation at 608-994-2701 or toll free at 888-285-5409 .

Price per person is $48.00.

Best Wishes!
Barbara Raisbeck
Quilts by Barb

Bus Trip to International Quilt Festival

International Quilt Festival
Rosemont, IL

Warco Transportation is sponsoring a one day trip to the International Quilt Festival.

Where: Donald E Stephens Convention Center

Rosemont, Illinois

When: Saturday, April 12, 2008

Price: $48 per person

Pickup is scheduled in Bloomington, Lancaster and Prairie du Chien. I spoke with Tim Hoffman yesterday and he said he would gladly make a pick up in Prairie du Chien if requested.

Please call Warco directly at 608-994-2701 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Summer Wreath Nikki's Mariner's Compass

Click on either quilt picture to see close ups and detailed pictures of the quilt.

I would also like to announce that I will have two quilts displayed at the show. My quilts will be exhibited in the Traditional Treasures V exhibit. "This juried exhibit showcases the best of contemporary regional quiltmaking, with quilts featuring time-honored patterns and exquisite workmanship. It honors those quiltmakers who choose to work in the style of their foremothers and focusing on developing perfection of technique."

If you have never been to Chicago to this qreat quilt show, you don't know what you are missing. This is your perfect opportunity to join a bunch of fellow quilters for a fun, quilt filled day.

Did I mention there are a TON of vendors besides all the great quilts!!

Happy Quilting!!

Barbara Raisbeck

Owner of Quilts by Barb