This tote bag just got better. Revised in 2011, this bag is even easier than before. Loaded with pockets, it is sure to become a favorite, and it is the fastest tote to construct I have ever made!
Proficiency: All levels
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How you frame your quilt can be so much more than just four strips of fabric added to the edges. This class explores everything from how wide to make them to deciding what style border best suites your quilt by examining dozens of variations on border treatments. Perfect miters, preventing wavy borders, how to work with Jinny Beyer border prints, as well as how to construct sawtooth edging are just a few of the topics covered. Students are encouraged to bring along quilt tops they would like border help with.
Proficiency: All levels
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A basic rectangle is cut and folded to make one of the most versatile and flattering garments you will ever make. Basing the rectangle on your body measurements, this reversible coat is ideal for endless embellishment possibilities. Even if you've never made a garment before, you'll find this coat easy to do. Construct a basic garment with contrasting bands at sleeves and neck.
Proficiency: All levels. Student must be comfortable with her sewing machine. Several samples will show possibilities for future garments. Class size is limited to 16 for this workshop.
Class Pattern is Linda's booklet "The Bog Coat" (a reprint of her book Beyond the Bog Coat which is now out of print.) Booklets will be available from Linda in class. (Fee: $7 per booklet)
A fun introduction to Crazy Quilt Embroidery: an embellished heart. Modeled after a Victorian pin cushion, these embroidered heart 'pin wheels' also make adorable hanging ornaments.
Proficiency: All levels
Class Handout Fee includes fabrics
Crazy Quilt stitches embellished with ribbons, buttons, and beads create a charming Pinch Box, ideal for holding the smallest of treasures. Pinching on the ends opens to reveal the storage place. Learn tassels as well as how to make cording.
Proficiency: All levels
Class Kit Fee
Explore the opulence of Crazy Quilt Embroidery. Transform bits of fabric into stitchery treasures with this sampling of crazy quilt stitches embellished with ribbons, buttons, and beads. Class piece may be made into a pillow, purse, or framed.
Proficiency: All levels
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One of the most challenging parts of making a quilt is choosing the fabrics. This class will change the way you think about fabric and shed new light on the process of selecting fabric for your projects. There is no sewing in this class, so no heavy equipment to bring. What you will bring with you are 3" squares of 20 different fabrics (cut 2 each, for a total of 40 squares). We will share the squares everyone brings, and use them to illustrate a Fabric Selection notebook that will serve as a valuable reference tool.
Good for any level of quiltmaking expertise. Covers ideas on how to make exciting fabric combinations. There is no sewing in this workshop. These skills will translate into all of your future quiltmaking adventures.
Proficiency: All levels. Covers ideas on how to make exciting fabric combinations. Works well in a shop situation where students may put their new-found knowledge to work in the hands-on exercises.
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You've completed the quilt top, the quilting is done, now it is time to finish the quilt. Your quilt deserves the very best, and proper finishing makes all the difference. This class is a combination of demonstrations and hands-on stitching of class samples that will teach elements of finishing you didn't know you needed to know. Learn how to make a quilt that does not ripple on the edges, blocking, a revolutionary method for making continuous bias binding, how to miter the corners of your binding, and how to blend the beginning and end of your binding without lumps.
Proficiency: All levels
Class Handout Fee includes samples for you to stitch on
Use a Pigma pen (permanent, acid-free pen ideal for writing on fabric) to create a lasting remembrance on your quilts. Elegant scrolls and embellishments combine with inked scripts to create lovely signatures on your quilts even your handwriting is less then wonderful.
Proficiency: All levels
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If you want something really different that has nothing to do with quilting, but is lots of fun, this origami class is for you. Through the art of folding, we will make wonderful treasures out of paper. They make endearing gifts and are such fun to do, and the best part is that you finish them on the spot... no 'unfinished projects' in this class! Make fitted boxes, variations on the fitted boxes, and folding star books.
Proficiency: All levels
Kit Fee includes supplies
It is so nice when you can leave a class with things that are completed, and this class will give you that. Whether using batiks or specialty prints, you will be able to whip up gifts for year-round giving. Five items taught (selection varies)
Proficiency: All levels
Class Handout Fee includes some gift supplies
Build a guidebook you will go back to again and again. This class combines the concepts ofFabric Selection Made Easy with Design Games. One of the hardest parts of making a quilt can be choosing the fabrics. Students will learn to identify the types of fabrics in their collection, see what areas they are lacking in, and learn combination hints that will make Fabric Selection easy. Follow that with design games. Traditional patterns take on a whole new look when you play games with patterns. Tricks for putting colors together and design techniques geared to the non-artist make quilting fun. No stitching in this workshop.
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