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My lectures and workshops are "tailored" to the audience.
Some quilt workshops I teach show use of the paper or fabric foundation technique. Other workshops use traditional approaches to quilt making.
Some examples of lectures and classes include:
Note: Class duration can be adjusted to be 1, 2, or 3 day duration. Sew-on patterns are included in any class fees (for classes that use such patterns).
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To see my current Class Calendar and a summary of previous happenings at my slasses, click on:
Workshop Current Calendar and Additional Information
Classes that I teach at various times include:
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BEGINNER'S START TO FINISH - Giant Log Cabin This class will teach you all you need to know regarding how to make a quilt from start to finish, aiming at ending up with a Giant Log Cabin finished quilt. How to cut your fabric straight using your rotary cutter, ruler and mat. Sewing your pieces together to be a quilt top, basting the three layers together, straight-line machine quilting, and finishing the quilt with a binding. No previous experience necessary! This is a true beginner's class. This is an ideal class for "busy" people -- almost no homework! Also, a good class for a young person who is experimenting to see if he/she enjoys sewing. Skill: Beginner |
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BLACK, WHITE, BRIGHT 6 ½” squares are the foundation for this quick-and-easy scrap quilt. A class for beginners who like to learn about sashing with cornerstones and pieced borders. Skill: Beginner |
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BLENDED QUILTS If you are ready for the adventure of making a blended quilt -- come and join us! We will meet in such a way to give us plenty of time for collecting your fabric and for sewing the top. All that you will need for the first class is your border fabric (amount needed will be on the supply sheet). Skill: Advanced Beginner |
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CATS and DOGS This cute quilt is made using the freezer-paper technique (not a foundation quilt). Make a Cat Quilt, a Dog Quilt or a quilt combining both blocks. You will have many smiles, working on and showing this quilt. Skill: Advanced Beginners |
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CHICKEN PIN CUSHIONS Would you like to make one of our popular Chicken Pincushions? Need a quick stocking stuffer for a friend? Join us for a relaxing three hours of fun. All the materials are included in the class price. Just bring your sewing machine and sewing kit. You will choose one of the three sizes that are on display at the store. Skill: All |
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CONTEMPORARY LOG CABIN - Miniature Quilts Explore the possibilities, using a traditional block, to design contemporary quilts. Choose, for the class, one of the samples or bring your own ideas. We will sew 2” blocks (with 5 logs) on paper foundation. I am sure after this class, if it was not already: The Log Cabin block will be one of your favorites! Sew-on patterns included in class fee. Skill: Advanced Beginner |
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CURVED LOG CABIN - An Old Pattern with a New Twist
A great class for all Log Cabin lovers or quilters looking for a new design. You will have fun experimenting with coors and different designs. Batiks and oriental fabric work especially well for this quilt. Design and create traditional or contemporary quilts that have your own personal flair. This class is not recommended for beginners. A Master Copy for sew-on patterns is included in class fee. Skill: Intermediate or Advanced |
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FLYING GEESE Have fun with different fabrics and let the geese fly, when you learn how to efficiently use pre-printed fabric foundation. The class example is a lap-sized quilt top. The technique used is easily expanded to a full-size quilt if you choose to go that direction. Skill: Advanced Beginner |
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FOURTH OF JULY This intriguing-looking pattern appears complicated. Actually, though it is a great class even for beginners! The pattern makes a charming quilt for your 4th of July picnic or, using fun novelty fabrics, make a cute baby quilt. Skill: All |
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FREEZER PAPER PATTERN Make a fun quilt with funky looking blocks! This will not be your traditional-looking quilt. Choose one of numerous suggested patterns. Patterns are not included in the class fee. Skill: Advanced Beginner |
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FRENCH FOLD BINDING Do you have a quilt at home that is almost finished -- and you need help with the binding? Let's finish it together. You learn how to do the binding with classic French Fold corners (mitered). Skill: Beginner |
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GEESE IN THE GARDEN Have you ever looked at a fabric collection of pastels and wondered what you would do with them? I did -- and I knew that a pattern that incorporated the Flying Geese pattern would be perfect to create a quilt previewing the upcoming spring! This is my first quilt in pastels. A great project for winter evenings. Skill: Advanced Beginner |
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HIDDEN STARS - (Sewing on Foundation for Beginners) Miniature Quilts Experience foundation piecing creating a Star pattern and enjoy placing fun and unusual prints into the centers. This is an ideal class for making good use of fabric scraps you have at home. This is a great class to find out if you like miniature quilts with small blocks. Come and see our sample at the store. Sew-on patterns and instructions are included in class fee. Skill: Beginner |
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KWIK KRAZY CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT If you always wanted to make a Christmas Tree skirt - but do not like to do appliqué, this may be the class for you! For the class sample, I used the Vintage Christmas fabric by Windham. Stop by and give it a look. Skill: Advanced Beginner |
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MARVELOUS LOG CABIN - Miniature Scrap Quilts
Explore the countless traditional designs with the LOG CABIN pattern. Learn how to sew 2” blocks (with 5 logs) on paper foundation. If you enjoy the Log Cabin pattern and have wanted to try minis, this is the perfect class for you! Skill: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
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MATCH PLAY Bring a little color into your life: Design and create a quilt top with three different-sized blocks.. Multiple colors or different shades of one color: Your choice! A fun contemporary quilt. Skill: Advanced Beginner |
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PAINTED DESERT A 3-color quilt with an intriguing pattern -- or use lots of light and dark scraps. Solid-block centers with pieced cornerstones and sashing. This is a four-session class so homework will not be too daunting! You will be sewing many equal-triangle squares and you are rewarded with a beautiful piece. Skill: Advanced Beginner |
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PILLOW FIGHT - Hand Piecing Let’s fight against all the worries you ever have had about making a quilt! We learn, together, how to piece a pillow top center and add a straight mitered border. At the end of the second session it is intended that you will have completed pillowcase for a 16” pillow. Skill: Beginner - No experience necessary. |
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DISCOVERING PINEAPPLE (Foundation Piecing Miniature) If you are a fan of the pineapple pattern and have wanted to try minis, this is the perfect class for you. Choose between the traditional or one of the contemporary designs they are possible with the pineapple pattern. Learn how to sew 2” blocks on paper foundation. Skill: Advanced Beginners |
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SET SAIL A perfect class if you are ready to learn new techniques and tricks. Come and sail with us in the evening and end up with a charming quilt top. Skill: Advanced Beginners |
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STRING BEANS Dreaming of cool winter evenings? This class will bring you into the mood! Soft homespun cotton and no matching points within the block. What could be easier? Join us for a few relaxing hours - no stress, guaranteed! Skill: Beginners |
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TOPSY TURVY A class for beginners who are ready for the second step. Learn about equal triangle squares in this fun quilt that of many colors and prints. No pre-planning stress or early decisions necessary! Skill: Beginners |
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WHACKY LOG CABIN The block is a fun and fast combination of using freezer paper with the "Stack 'n Whack" method. In this class, you are not concerned with matching-up seams. Be creative and have fun! Participants should have experience with Olfa cutter. During class we will cut multi-fabrics stacks. Skill: Advanced Beginners |
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YOU DO THE MATH for Borders, Bindings, Backs Bring paper, pencil, and a calculator -- and see how easy it is to figure out the fabric requirements for borders, bindings, and backs. Math expertise is not necessary -- and, no sewing machine required for this class! Skill: All |
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