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Design Classes
All quilters seem to have collections of things – linens, clothes, photographs, UFOs – that were precious to family and friends who are no longer with us. In this 3- or 6-hour class, we’ll discuss how to incorporate these treasures into an original quilt design that pays tribute to the original owners and to our memories of them. Designs will be based on individual taste and skill level. Each student will come away with ideas and usable plans to complete her own memory quilt. Click here to see some of the memory/tribute quilts I've created.
Technique Classes QuiltWriting
Finishing Techniques for Art Quilters Tired of using traditional bindings on your art quilts? In this workshop, students will learn how to use innovative edge finishes: fused bindings, knife edges, facings, zigzag and satin stitching, and couching. Traditional quilters will find this class useful as well, especially for smaller quilts.
The Pen is Mightier Than the Needle Wish you could draw on your fabric? Well, can you trace? Learn ingenious methods to transfer images from photocopies onto fabric using a pen, a light box, and lots and lots of tiny dots. Add images and shading, all with a simple little pen. Artists call this pointillism; you'll call it a great addition to your skills toolbox. Click here for pictures.
Machine Quilting for Art Quilters Designed for art quilters or traditional quilters who want to add a touch of art quilting to their pieces, this workshop covers filler patterns, stitch-in-the-ditch techniques, and letting the fabric determine the quilting patterns. We'll also discuss threads and needles. Students must be comfortable with freemotion machine quilting.
Surface Design Classes To Bead or Not to Bead No question here: Bead on! This workshop will cover beading basics, including simple embellishment techniques using a variety of bead styles. We'll discuss different methods of affixing beads and play with hot fix crystals to add flash and pizzazz. The possibilities are endless. For traditional and art quilters.
Stamp It!
Paintstik Primer You see these Shiva Paintstiks everywhere, but how do you use them? This introductory workshop will cover two basic ways to apply these Paintstiks to fabric: by rubbing on texture plates and by using a brush. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to create your own fabric with these amazing paints. Click here for pictures.
Paints and Stencils and Masks, Oh My!
Technique Classes from my Patterns
Trees
Machine Appliqué: Circle of Leaves Do you like the look of appliqué but want results quickly? In this workshop, learn two quick appliqué techniques and then perfect your machine blind hem stitch. You'll learn how to create a 3-D cluster of leaves for the center and we'll discuss how to use your appliqué stitch to create quilting designs. Pattern available. Click here for pictures.
Buttons & Beads for a Nickel
Design Your Own Let me design a workshop just for your group. Topics could include fusible appliqué, surface embellishments, pen stippling, fabric postcards, bead embellishment, or rubber stamping on fabric. Let’s talk about what your group would like to see. In addition, any of the 3-hour workshops could be enhanced with more in-depth treatments and more hands-on work to create a full-day session. |
Design Your Own Memory Quilt
Learn
different ways to add free-motion machine quilted writing to your
quilts. We’ll talk about how to keep the lines straight and how to
scale your words to fit the space. We’ll also discuss threads and how
to choose your words and quotes. I'll include tips and tricks for
controlling your quilt while you have it on the machine and how to set
an atmosphere conducive to quality work. This is for intermediate machine
quilters. Click
Are you
tired of being at the mercy of the fabric designers? Do you have a
collection of rubber stamps that you'd like to use on your fabric?
This workshop will cover the basics of stamping on fabric. We'll use
stamp pads and paint and we'll discuss the merits of each. Starting
with plain or commercial fabric, learn to create focal points with your
stamps or create serious yardage. 
Do you want to
play with painting your quilts, but you're not sure how to start? Stencils
and masks are a wonderful way to begin. In this workshop, we'll learn about
different types of stencils and stencil materials. We'll discuss different
types of paints and how to choose what to use. We'll also talk about
how to integrate these techniques into your quilts. Great for art quilters
and for traditional quilters who want to stretch a little.
Create your own tree quilt using my pattern or
adapting my techniques. Let the fabric do the heavy lifting.
This 3-hour workshop will concentrate on freeform rotary cutting, sewing
curves, persuasive pressing and quick construction. Students must be
comfortable with their rotary cutters. The 6-hour version of this
workshop includes more detailed instruction on borders and quilting.
Ever
wonder what to do with all those nickel (5”) squares? This is a great
way for traditional quilters to transition into using some of those
wonderful techniques the art quilters love. After creating a simple
nine-patch, we'll fuse a wreath of leaves (or your favorite motif) and
embellish the piece with buttons, beads, old jewelry, whatever you can fit
on there! We'll also discuss using fabric pens for adding stippled
shadows and highlights, and we'll consider quilting options.