Batting has
to be one of the most misunderstood and under utilized product in quiltmaking.
There are so many wonderful products out there, but so many quilters stay with
one or two types or brands. This workshop will explore the ever changing world
of batting, discuss ways of learning and experimenting with different products,
and start making samples for a hands on library of batting samples. Discussion
of caring for quilts, colorfast issues, and shrinkage will be discussed. This
class goes beyond just the stitching aspect of machine quilting into what makes
your finished quilt the best it can be.
105
KALEIDOSCOPE FEATHERS –
Sue Nickels (1 Day)
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Quilting Experience Level Required: Experienced Beginner to Advanced
This
one-day workshop will focus on machine quilting free-form fabulous feathers
using the Benartex fabric line designed by Paula Nadelstern called "Mega
Marbles." A kit will be provided with the fabric for the quilt top, backing,
batting and thread. This quilt looks great from the front and creates a fun look
on the back! Students will start with practice exercises that review Sue's basic
machine quilting concepts. Next, Sue will guide students through the process of
creating these free-form (not marking) feathers using the fabric kaleidoscopes
as a pattern. Then it is on to basting and free-motion quilting your
Kaleidoscope Quilt. Quilt size is approximately 35" x 35". Kit fee" $40.00
107 “SHADOW” AND “FAKE-CORDED” TRAPUNTO – Hari Walner (1 day)
Quilting Experience Level Required: Any/ All
This class
carries the idea of machine trapunto just a little further. Two class projects,
one in the morning and on in the afternoon, will give you confidence to use
these techniques in your future quilts. The shadow technique can add a lovely
elegance to many projects and the “fake” corded technique can be used for
borders, accents, and beautiful celtic-type designs. Both techniques are
variations on the basic machine trapunto idea. Hari thoroughly demonstrates and
explains all techniques, along with sharing more supporting ideas for your
creative quilting. Even if you haven’t yet tried the basic trapunto technique,
you will fee comfortable in this class.
Tuesday/Wednesday
Classes
201/301
BASIC HEIRLOOM MACHINE QUILTING – Harriet Hargrave (2 Day)
Quilting Experience Level Required: Beginner
Whether you
have never machine quilted before, or have taken some classes and it is still
not coming together, this class will set you free and get you on your way.
Harriet has been teaching beginning machine quilting for over 27 years, and her
list of successes includes many of the award winning machine quilters of today.
Much time is devoted to unraveling the issues of workspace set up, thread
selection, quilt top preparation, layering, and getting ready to quilt. Hands on
time is spent teaching you how to "learn" to quilt. What Harriet calls
practicing with a purpose. This class is a must for anyone who wants a solid
foundation of machine quilting skills. Beginner.
202/302 Design
for Dummies
(or the particularly nervous and terrified) -
Barbara Chainey (2 Day)
Quilting Experience Level Required: Any/ All
Want to do your own thing, but
don’t know how or where to begin? Tired of relying on stencils and other
people’s patterns? Got ideas but unsure about the next step? Let Barbara help
you to unlock your creative and shoe you how to use a variety of easy techniques
for amazing results. Lots of strategies for developing your own quilting designs
– borders, corners, motifs, wholecloth quilts, and much more, in this
non-stitching class.
203/303
FEATHERS THAT FLY –
Lee Cleland (2-Days)
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Quilting Experience Level Required: Intermediate
A workshop to free you, so you can draw all you own quilting designs.
Learning how to draw feathered quilting designs to fit any space and any area of
your quilt top. How to make border repeats and turn corners continuously with
feather designs, cables and any other continuous border designs. The first day
of class will be spent learning how to draw more elaborate feather designs and
on the second day you will start working on a small feather design drawn by the
student. You must already know how to
machine quilt free motion. There is no basic quilting instruction in this class.
205/305
MACHINE QUILTING THE APPLIQUé QUILT – Sue Nickels (2 Days)
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Quilting Experience Level Required: Experienced Beginner or Intermediate
In this new
2-day workshop, explore the options for quilting the appliqué quilt. Outline, echo
quilting and designs to enhance this quilt type. Stipple quilting for background
areas will be covered as well as other interesting options. Also, see what can
be added within the appliqué
shapes to enhance the quilt. Surface embellishments will also be introduced to
add interest and texture to the quilt. Students will work on practice squares on
day one to learn the techniques and on day two begin work on a small project. If
you love appliqué and have always wanted
advice on how to quilt your quilt, this is a perfect workshop for you!
Intermediate (free motion experience helpful).
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DESIGN YOUR QUILT FOR QUILTING – Hari Walner (2-days)
Quilting Experience Level Required: Any/ All
A class
that demonstrates the wisdom of considering the quilting design in the
beginning, when the piecing is being determined. When these two aspects are
considered in tandem, the head-scratching, "Oh dear, how should I quilt
this top?" syndrome is avoided. This 2-day multi-faceted, hands on workshop
explains and demonstrates design skills related to machine quilting, and
reinforces those ideas with the class project. The project will be an exercise
in designing and constructing a small quilt top simultaneously with selecting an
appropriate quilting pattern. Hundreds of quilting patterns will be available
for your use in class. All handouts, patterns and fabric are included. Complete
explanations about free-motion quilting, machine trapunto, background quilting
techniques (stipple, echo), rescuing waving borders, free wheeling free-motion
and quilting a large quilt on your sewing machine will be accompanied by
thorough demonstrations.
Thursday
Classes
401
QUILT AS DESIRED – Harriet Hargrave (1 Day)
Quilting Experience Level Required: Any/ All
Spend a day
with Harriet and your quilt tops trying to decide what type of quilting would
make your quilt top a knock out, but quilted within your skill level. Batting
choices, thread choices, and design will be discussed, as well as walking
through the actual step-by-step process of getting the quilt to the machine and
what to quilt first, second, third, etc.
402
TRIED, TRUE & TRADITIONAL – Barbara Chainey (1 Day)
Quilting Experience Level Required: Any/ All
Explore traditional
style quilting patterns, learn how to draft them with ease and combine them to
your own design. Cables, wreaths, fabulous feathers and much more will be at
your command! No stitch is done is class, but we have tons of fun and bring out
the quilt design designer in you!
403/102 STRIPPY QUILTS: Start to Finish** – Barbara Chainey &
Lee Cleland (2 Days)
Quilting Experience Level Required: Any/ All
** This is a joint class between Barbara and Lee and you must sign up for
both the Monday(102) and Thursday (403) class!
Day 1 (Monday): Delve
into the fascinating history of the wholecloth strippy quilt and then Barbara
will guide you through designing your own version of these great quilts. Work in easy
stages on developing patterns for your own small stripy style quilt. Finish the
day with patterns ready to mark onto fabric in preparation for…
Day 2 (Thursday):
Aided and guided by Lee, you will start the actually process of machine quilting your designs
from Monday and learn how to join them together with various tips and tricks for
quilt-as-you-go methods and turns your practice
into a stunning strippy quilt.
405 MACHINE QUILTING: WHAT A DIFFERENCE THREAD MAKES – Sue Nickels (1 Day)
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Quilting Experience Level Required: Any/ All
In this
one-day workshop explore different threads to compare the look achieved by
different weights and types of thread. Students will work on a small thread
sampler and experiment with each type of thread, using straight-line and
free-motion quilting. Use this piece as a reference for choosing the right
thread for you and your quilt project. Class will start with an in-depth
discussion on the differences in threads and also what needles to use with
different thread choices. A kit will be available for a small fee with a variety
of threads. The kit will also include a selection of needles.
407
TRAPUNTO BY MACHINE –
Hari Walner (1 day)
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Quilting Experience Level Required: Any/ All
Hari shares
her technique on how to add beautiful trapunto effects to your quilts without
damaging the backs! This technique is straight forward and “it works”
as advertised. Demonstrations include step-by-step samples that clearly
illustrate how the technique works, plus demos on free-motion machine techniques
and many tips to add ease and fun to your machine quilting life. The class
project will take you through all the steps so you will understand the method
and can apply it to your future quilts. Patterns to use for the class project as
well as additional patterns to take home are included, as are hand-outs that
support all demos.
