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A DAY AT THE BEACH

A fun reminder of days spent under the sun with the waves keeping you company.  This quick and easy original paper foundation pattern will have you reserving your vacation spot for next summer.   Supply List

3 hours       

BARGELLO BOOGIE

Listening to music of their choice, participants will let their music inspire the construction of a sequential bargello wall quilt. Design, fabric choices and construction are explained and demonstrated. Supply List

6 hours

BINDING BASICS

From prairie points, curved and straight edges find the best binding for you and your quilt.  Supply List

3 hours

BODY SMART QUILTING 

How do we keep our passion for quilting going for many years? Ergonomic work spaces (computer, sewing, ironing and quilting) and proper body mechanics are the keys to quilting longevity. 

1 hour

BODY SMART WORK AREAS  

Participants will learn how to set up a personalized ergonomic work space (computer, sewing, ironing and quilting).  Proper body mechanics will discussed and practiced. 

3 hours

COLOR CONFIDENCE FOR QUILTERS  

Learn Jinny Beyer’s techniques for developing a stunning color scheme for multi-fabric quilts or for use in home decorating.   Supply List

3 hours

CREATIVITY: NO LIMITS

A variety of techniques will have participants unlocking their own creative potential. The creative process, design concepts and different techniques for creating original blocks will be explored using paper and pencil.

You will develop your creativity by looking at everyday objects from new perspectives and by removing the obstacles that keep us from reaching our individual potential.  A quilt design may be conceived in the class but the workshop's goal is to explore ideas, creativity and oneself.  Supply List

6 hours

FEATHERED STAR

Create a feathered star quilt or the center of a beautiful medallion using an Paula’s paper foundation pattern.  Five variations of this exquisite design are easy to make using this method. 

6 hours

    

   
Close up of Feathered Stars

FINDING FOCUS: The Creative Spirit

What is creativity and how do we get it?  The secret can be found in The Wizard of Oz; because like Dorothy, we all have the power within ourselves.  Participants will take the Myers-Briggs personality profile and see how their type affects how they approach creativity.
  In the afternoon, group directed discussions on creativity will continue. Participants will then explore the many aspects of color. To conclude the day, everyday objects will be viewed from new perspectives and without obstacles.  Supply List

6 hours

FOUNDATION PIECING PIZZAZZ

Tour the United States while making one of three designs (Wisconsin Dairy, Montana Sunset or Safe Harbor) using paper foundation piecing patterns.  These teeny (approximately 9" x 12") vignettes inspire fun quilting designs, embellishments and can be done in any season.   More Pizzazz quilts  

6 hours.

FREE AND EASY

A liberating approach to quilt making.  Participants will explore color and design while creating a wall quilt using nontraditional sewing techniques.  More Free and Easy quilts.     Supply List

6 hours

FROLICKING FELINES

A simple tessellated paper foundation pattern allows a study in color to take place with ease.  Color shading and the basics and history of paper foundation are also covered.   Supply List

3 hours

FROM PHOTO TO FABRIC

In this design class, participants will take a favorite photo or postcard and learn how to use the key focal points to create an original paper foundation pattern (5 x 7 or 9 x 12) for quick and easy machine sewing.   

6 hours

HAWAIIAN QUILTING


By Ray Koch

Quilts have always told the stories of people's lives either through fabric or design choices. 

Included are a slide presentation tracing the history, meanings and unique qualities of this style. Contemporary Hawaiian music plays in the background while participants create their own original Hawaiian design.

Three options for enjoying Hawaii:
1 hour  Slide show and lecture
3 hours  Slide show, lecture and designing
6 hours 
Workshop includes the above plus actually starting on a quilt. Participants will use needle-turn appliqué technique as they begin their quilt top  

A JOURNEY IN QUILT MAKING

Through a trunk show of quilts, participants will experience one quilt
maker’s ongoing journey through the creative process.

Lecture - Trunk Show 1 hour

LABELS

With the silent eloquence of the written word, much beauty is recorded. Learn beautiful penmanship and designs while creating labels for your quilts. 

3 hours

MARINER'S COMPASS

Discover the excitement of charting your own course while learning how to draft a Mariner's compass in a circle, oval and off-center design.  Sail home with new found skills as you explore color and fabric placement.  Supply List

3 hours

MASTERING MARINER'S COMPASS

Master the secrets of drafting a Mariner’s Compass with a life preserver and then learn how to create your own paper foundation pattern and, from it, begin constructing your compass.   Supply List

3 hours

SHATTERED MINIATURE LONE STAR


Virginia Bluebells

Close up
A stunning quilt is created when each diamond is broken into three triangles.  The technique is not hard at all when an original paper foundation is used.  Variations are endless depending on fabric placement.  

6 hours

 

SIMPLY STUNNING SLICED STARS

No templates at all - just accurate rotary cutting gives you eight different and beautiful spinning stars for your quilt.  One specific area of a large print fabric or a border print is used repeatedly to create your design. Different sized stars (6", 8", 10" and 12") can be made with this original pattern so that your fabric may be featured in the best fashion. Surprise abounds when you see what is in the stars.  Supply List

6 hours

WONDERFUL WATERCOLORS

Participants learn how to use value and color to create subtle gradations found in the Impressionist paintings. Paper and pencil exercises are followed by actual fabric placement and sewing.  Supply List

6 hours

 

Other workshops available on request

 

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