Crescent Applique

Sharon Schamber

   1 Day

    $75

Kit fee for paint and good-quality PFD fabric will be $25.

Hand Bag Sampler

Gina Perkes

1 Day

$60

Students will explore a plethora of machine techniques in the creation of this gorgeous handbag!  The techniques utilized in this project include:  leave-in foundation piecing, machine quilting, bobbin work, machine appliqué, dimensional applique’, and embellishment.

Limited to 20 students.  

Supply List:

To Be Determined 

Skill Level:  Intermediate to Advanced Skill Levels.  

Happy Birthday

Lyn Mann

   1 Day

    $65

In this workshop, you will design and create a quilt based upon birth month and day.  You will bring half square triangles already sewn.  Then we will sew groupings depending upon your month birth and day.  After lunch, we will work with these groupings to design our very own block and quilt.  There are many possible designs for each date so no two will look alile.

Limited to 15 students.  

Skill Levels:  All skill levels

Supplies:

SEWING MACHINE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION

BASIC SEWING SUPPLIES

5 OR 6 WOUND BOBBINS

ROTARY CUTTER, MAT AND RULER

1 ROLL OF 2” FINISHED HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE

PAPER ON A ROLL ***

(YOU WILL USE ABOUT 3/4’S OF THE ROLL)

THIS QUILT IS MADE UP OF JUST 2 FABRICS NOT COUNTING THE BORDER.

YOU WILL WANT TO HAVE HIGH CONTRAST BETWEEN THE LIGHT AND THE DARK. YOU WILL ALSO BE HAPPIER IF ONE FABRIC IS A FUN PRINT AND THE OTHER READS MORE AS A SOLID. THE PRINT CAN BE LARGE, FLORAL, GEOMETRIC OR ETC. I RECOMMEND THAT THERE IS NOT A LOT OF HIGH CONTRAST WITHIN THAT PRINT.

YOU WILL WANT TO BUY 2 ¾ YDS OF EACH. THE QUILT W/O BORDERS MEASURES 48 X 60. YOU

WILL NEED AN ADDITIONAL 1 3/4 YDS. FOR THE BORDER.

PLEASE WASH, PRESS AND CUT YOUR FABRICS AS FOLLOWS:

A. DARK

B. LITE

12 STRIPS CUT 6 1/4 ” 12 STRIPS CUT 6 1/4”

PLEASE BRING THE REMAINING FABRIC TO CLASS -- WE WILL USE MORE.

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRIANGLE PAPERS

CUT 12 STRIPS OF 2” FINISHED HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE PAPERS THAT ARE 14 SQUARES LONG.(THIS MEASURE APPROX. 40” IN LENGTH). PLACE A STRIP OF ‘A’ AND A STRIP OF ‘B’ R.S.T. AND AND CENTER AND PIN THE TRIANGLE PAPER ON THE TOP. CUT THE STRIP INTO 2 7 SQUARE LENGTHS REDUCE THE STITCH LENGTH TO 18 STITCHES TO THE INCH AND STITCH ON THE DASHED LINES FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS OF THE ARROWS. WHEN ALL THE DASHED LINES HAVE BEEN STITCHED, REMOVE PINS, PRESS ON BACK TO SET STITCHES, CUT ON ALL OUTER EDGES FIRST AND THEN ON ALL SOLID LINES, TEAR OFF PAPERS, PRESS TO DARK AND TRIM EARS. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE AT LEAST THREE FULL STRIPS OF A/B SEWN, CUT AND PRESSED AND READY TO GO FOR CLASS.THAT MEANS APPROX. 168 UNITS.

DUE TO ALLERGIES, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING PERFUME. THANK YOU!

***IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO GET THE TRIANGLES ON A ROLL LOCALLY YOU CAN GET THEM FROM

ME. SEND A CHECK FOR $12.00 WHICH INCLUDES POSTAGE TO LYN MANN, 24611 SHADOWFAX DR., LAKE FOREST, CA 92630. WRITE 2” HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLES ON A ROLL IN THE MEMO LINE.

Stenciling Quilt Blocks

J. Michelle Watts 

   1 Day

   $65

This is a fun way to make quilt blocks using Paintstiks and fabric. Learn how to make your own stencils and create a wonderful wall hanging or pillow during class. 

Skill Level:  All levels

Kits will be available.

Supply Lists:

STENCILING QUILT BLOCKS WITH PAINTSTIKS™

What do you get when you combine quilting and Paintstiks™? You get a wonderful new quilting technique that is easy and fun. There are no painting skills required!

Come let me teach you an exciting new way to make unique one of a kind original whole cloth quilts, quilt blocks and even miniature quilts.

Students will learn the tricks for creating elaborate original design stencils. Explore the design elements, mix and match different designs for the perfect project. Experiment with colors and adding textures.

Students can choose to work from one of my designs or create your own one of a kind design following my guidelines.

Stencil brush (short, stiff bristles)  (Brush sets will be available for $13.50)

Freezer paper

Pencil

Sharp paper scissors (small and large scissors)

2 – Fat quarter light color fabric (pre-washed)  

Pre –washed fabric is a very important part of this process. You are not limited to solid fabric. Fabrics with texture and even white on white printed fabrics have wonderful results.  I do suggest you work on a light background in class, but feel free to bring a dark background square to experiment with. 

Paintstiks™ stencil paints – If you already own Paintstiks, bring them.

I will provide Paintstik™ stencil paints during class.

During class students will work on a couple of quilt blocks. Blocks can be used in a small wall hanging, placemats, table runner or pillows. Students will learn to create stencils from freezer paper or contact paper, apply stencil paints and heat set.  Students will be given several designs to experiment with. Come learn the basics of stenciling quilt blocks.

Slice 'em and Dice 'em Quilts:

The Disappearing Nine-patch

Technique

Nancy Brenan Daniel

   1 Day

   $65

However you Slice ‘em... these designs will have your own individual signature on them!    There are many variations and so many more to discover.  That is what this workshop is all about... discovering those designs and YOUR talent!

Limited to 15 students. 

Skill Level:  All skill levels.

Supply List:  To be determined.