Sonja Shogren - SCS Designs
Current Class Calendar and
A Summary of Happenings at Sonja Shogren's Quilt Classes
Raleigh, NC

From Sonja: After having "shut down" class-wise after pandemic/etc. through mid-2022 - I had a couple of classes in 2023. We see, how 2024 moves along.

This Web page is a "collection point" for selected classes that I have held, as well as showing my current class Calendar. I enjoy working with all my students and I look forward to upcoming workshops. Thank you, to all my students who attend and share their work with us through the shown pictures.

If you want to see some examples of student's work, click on the following: (If you click on the following, use your Web browser's Back button to return to here). Clicking on the class names later in this Web page often results in some student's examples as well as showing class samples.

Students In Class

One Block Wonder - February-March, 2023 Saturday Full-day Class

Session-1 Overview: A terrific, busy, productive first session. Looking forward to Session-2, soon!

Session-1: Fabric Use / Decisions and Progress

Session-2 Overview: Homework was done great. Design Walls Show indications of Your progress as the Session-2 work-day gets underway: Congratulations -- and good luck as we look forward to Session-3.

Session-2: Decisions, Decisions... and MORE Progress

Session-3 Overview: Homework completed once more - Another, Well Done! The Class Team (Well, one was at the beach this day!)

Session-3: Looking Good! Nearly Finished Session-3 Work Completed - Finished Quilts will follow as time passes Morning - Start Afternoon - Finishing Up Closer Look Closer Look Morning - Start Afternoon - Finishing Up Closer Look Morning - Start Afternoon - Finishing Up Closer Look Closer Look Closer Look A Final Look at Fabric-Used and Created Piece After Session-3 (Session-2) Completed Tops, Later Congratulations: Kim!

Beginner's Start to Finish November 2019 Saturday Full-Day Class

Day-1: A fun / hard-working day. Good luck with your homework and prep for Next Week's: Sandwich, Quilting and Binding. (Some of the following images are clickable and will be shown in a larger-sized image when clicked-upon).

Beginner's Start to Finish August 2019 Saturday Full-Day Class

Day-1: A Full-day of Progress. Looking Forward to (after a bit of homework) Next Week's: Sandwich, Quilting and Binding

Day-2: Homework was completed - Success with Sandwich, Quilting and Binding. Well Done! (Clicking on the quilts in the photo below will show the Quilt Top in a larger-sized image)

Morris Medallion - Sept. 2018 thru February, 2019 Wednesday Day Class

Session-1: Center Compass Taking Shape! (Click on the following to see that part of the collage in a larger image)

Session-2: Moving Forward With Center Compass (Click on the following works-in-progress to see that part of the collage in a larger image)

Session-3: Moving Outwards from the Center Compass (Click on the following works-in-progress to see that part of the collage in a larger image)

Session-4: Progressing! (Click on the following works-in-progress to see that part of the collage in a larger image)

Session-5: Looking Forward to Wrap Up Session. Congratulations! (Click on the following works-in-progress to see that part of the collage in a larger image)

WrapUp Session: Thank you for your work and for your success. Again, I must say: Congratulations! (Click on the following to see that the image in larger size) eMail Input Sent Before the Session Thank you, Nancy!

Blooming 9-Patch Class Tuesday Class February-March 2017

Session-1: "In The Beginning"! - Stay Tuned For How Things Evolve (Click on the following image of Work-in-Progress and Aimed-at-Progress to see a larger-sized image).

Session-2: Well Done - With Homework AND Classwork - One Week of True Success (Click on any of the following images of Work-in-Progress to see that in a larger-sized image).

Session-3: once Again: Terrific. - Homework AND Classwork - Three Weeks are Past: One to go! It will be great to see your final efforts come about. ((The first-shown photos, below, are at the start of this session - Homework completed The last-shown photos try to show this session's in-class progress).

Session-4: Success! Congratulations. (Click on any of the quilt images shown at the bottom of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

After Session-4: More Success! Congratulations to Paula and thank you - to her - for her sharing this with us three days after class ended. (Click on either of the images shown below to see in a larger-sized image). The Piece A Closer Look Congratulations to Terry and thank you - to her - for her sharing this with us after finishing all of the piece and having it quilted. (Click on any of the images shown below to see the front, the back or the label in a larger-sized image). The Piece

North-South Bound October-November 2017 Daytime (Tuesdays) Class

Session-1 Getting Started!" (Click at the following fabric-used portion of the image to see that particular image larger-sized).

Session-2 Homework Finished - Classwork Leading to Progress and Different Block Types (Click on selected following to see the image larger-sized).

North-South Bound October-November 2017 Evening (Wednesdays) Class

Session-1 Getting Started!" (Click at the following fabric-used portion of the image to see that particular image larger-sized).

Session-2 Homework, Leading to Progress" (Click on selected parts of the following to see that portion of the image larger-sized).

Gelato August 2017 Evening (Wednesdays) Class

Session-1: Looking Good! (Click on the fabric or block's, below, to see in a larger-sized image).

Session-2: After Some Homework and Tonight's Classwork: Forward! (Click on either of the shown work-in-progress, below, to see in a larger-sized image).

Session-3: Well Done! (Click on anything below, to see in larger-sized images).

A bit After Class Completion: (Click on anything below, to see in larger-sized images). Congratulations, Amy! Congratulations, Lin! Your mum will be well-comforted!

Design Workshop 2017

Class Discussions, Homework, Classwork, and Repeat-of! (Click on any of the following to see in larger-sized images).

French Fold Binding March 2017

A Busy Night - With Hand-sewing "Quiet Time" at the End. Well done! (Click on any of the following to see in larger-sized images).

Blooming 9-Patch Class

Wednesday Evening Class February-March 2017

Session-1: Getting Started (Click on the following image to see a larger-sized image).

Session-2: Homework: Done Well! and Classwork Moving Forward (Click on the following image to see a larger-sized image).

Session-3: More Homework Success and Classwork Progress (Click on the following image to see a larger-sized image).

Session-4: Terrific. (Click on the following images to see either of them as a larger-sized image).

Session-4: More Success! Congratulations to Frauke and thank you - to her - for her sharing this with us four days after class ended. (Click on either of the images shown below to see in a larger-sized image). The Piece A Closer Look

Four-To-Nine Class Tuesday Class November 2016

Session-1: Workers - Working!

Design Wall Action (Click on any of the following images to see that image larger-sized).

Session-2: Start of the Day Even with Thanksgiving just ended. we had time for SOME homework! A good start for the day. Session-2: Some of Today's Work - Later in the Day Looking Good! (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image)

Session-3: Finish Up In 2017! Looking GREAT. Congratulations.

Miniatures - All In The Family - March-April 2015

First Session - Getting Started with the 2" blocks. Heading towards the Class Samples shown on the Design Wall. Some of us LOVE to see these blocks come together. (Click on any of the following block-work to see a larger-sized image).

Second Session - Things are Falling In Place Homework is showing results and is expanded during classwork. (Click on any of the following to see a larger-sized image).

Third Session - Congratulations! (Click on any of the following block-work to see a larger-sized image).

Blended Quilts - October-November, 2014

Session-1 - Quilters, Their Fabric, Session-1 Output, Session-1 Aims! (Click on any of the following to see in a larger size.)

Session-2 - Homework Completed, Session-2 Actions/Decisions, Ready for the Next Step (Click on any of the following to see in a larger size.)

Session-3 - More Homework Completed, Session-3 Progress - Filling In As Planned! Pieces shown indicate before-session and after-session implemented decisions. (Click on any of the following to see in a larger size.)

Stripe It! July-August 2014 Evening Class

Session-1 In The Beginning!

Session-2 - Homework Done (Well, Some of - There Are Only So Many Hours in a Day) and Move'n On To Larger Blocks (Click on the following to see images in larger size).

Session-3 - MORE Homework, Progress and Beauty (Click on the following to see images in larger size).

Session-4 - Congratulations! (Click on the following to see images in larger size).

Later - More Congratulations! (Click on the following to see images in larger size). Congratulations, Amy! and Your Friend Thank you, Sona, for also sharing - and, for your work!

Curved Log Cabin Evening Class July-August 2014

First Session - Quilters, Fabric - 2014! (Evening Version of Matters) Stay tuned, to see the fabric become completed pieces. (Click on any of the following pictures to see in larger size).

Second Session - Forging Ahead (Click on any of the following pictures to see in larger size).

Third Session - Progressing, Well! (Click on any of the following pictures to see in larger size).

Fourth Session Success! Congratulations.

Curved Log Cabin Morning Class June-August 2014

First Session - Quilters, Fabric - 2014! It will be fun to see the fabric become completed pieces. (Click on any of the following pictures to see in larger size).

Second Session - Some Homework, Some Design, Some Options - A LOT of Effort/Success. (Click on any of the following pictures to see in larger size).

Fourth Session - Homework Results! Congratulations!! (Click on any of the following pictures to see in larger size).

Match Play - September/October, 2013

Session-1 - Designing and Starting-Blocks It will be fun to see the Fabric and Designs become the Completed Piece. (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

Session-2: Some More Fabric -- and Coming Together The Quilt's Units Begin To Take Shape. (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

Session-3: Session Beginning and Progressing (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

Wrap-Up Session Congratulations, Mary! (Click on either of the following quilt pieces to see in a larger-sized image).

Chop Sticks February-March 2013 Evening Class

Session-1 Planning, Cutting, and Design-Wall! (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

Session-2 HomeWork Completed - Starting Borders (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

Session-3 Finishing Up: Congratulations Are In Order! (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

June, 2013 - Congratulations on A Completed Quilt Top (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image). The Top Inner Borders

As You Like It - July-August 2012

Session-1 - A lot of action - And: Beauty (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

Session-2 - Progressing! (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

Session-3 - Success! (Click on any of the following to see in a larger-sized image).

Frames, Sashing and Borders - Proportion and Color February-March, 2012

Session-1 - Proportion, Color: Investigating, Discussing, Experimenting (Click on any of the following to see in a larger size.)

Session-2 - Project(ions) In Progress (Click on any of the following to see in a larger size.)

Session-3 - Ideas and Implementation-of!

After Class - Ideas Turn Into reality! Congratulations, Shirley!

Some Class Projects - Someday!

(Note: The following images are clickable and will bring you to selected classes represented by the shown piece.)

Reminder: To register for my classes, please call the store (Bernina World of Sewing: (919) 782-2945) or (better yet!) stop by the store (on Glenwood Ave. in Raleigh - about two miles North of Crabtree Shopping Center). You may also register for he classes online - at the store's Website - however, you will have to stop by the store or contact me a few weeks prior to the class to obtain the class Supply List.

From Sonja: After having "shut down" class-wise after pandemic/etc. through mid-2022 - I did have a class in 2023. It was a pleasure to work, directly, with you once again! We see, how 2024 moves along.

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Sonja Shogren - Class Topic/Classification Note: All of the following classes may not be available at the current time. Class availability is dependent upon class location and class time-available. Although some of the following classes may not be immediately available -- they are included here as many of the following show pictures of student's works and class samples.
Class Type	Class Name
For Beginners - All that You Need To Know To Make A Quilt	Beginner's Start to Finish Upcoming (May happen in Spring/Summer 2024. We see.)
Lap Quilts / Baby Quilts / Wallhangings Note: Many of these classes result in quilt tops that may be adjusted by the student to Full Size quilt tops. We can discuss what supply list modifications are necessary to meet your goals.	As You Like It Black & White & Bright Cats and Dogs Chop Sticks Curved Log Cabin - An Old Pattern with a New Twist Flying Geese - Foundation by the Yard Freezer Paper Pattern Four to Nine Gelato Geese In The Garden Match Play I am currently considering this as a limited-attendee class later in 2024). Please get back to me if you are interested in such. Online Match Play Class Next (Online) Class: Spring/Summer, 2024 (Stay Tuned) North-South Bound One Block Wonder Pinwheel Dancing
Full Size Quilts	Blooming 9-Patch Morris Medallion Stripe It! Blended Quilts Your Own Design Red, White and Blue Painted Desert Set Sail String Beans Whacky Log Cabin
Miniatures	All In The Family (Foundation Piecing, Miniature Wall Hanging) Discovering Pineapple (Foundation Piecing, Miniature Wall Hanging) Hidden Stars (Beginner's Sewing on Paper Foundation - Miniature Wall Hanging) Marvelous Log Cabin (Foundation Piecing, Miniature Wall Hanging)
Small Projects, Miscellaneous, and Finishing Quilts	Frames, Sashing and Borders - Proportion and Color Bookcover Chicken Pin Cushion French Fold Binding Design Workshop You Do The Math - Borders, Bindings, Backs

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