After the War: A Textile Show and Tell, #31807
The period following the Civil War brought many changes which influenced quilters. Delighted by new choices in fabric, colors, and patterns, they created dazzling new designs. Allison will share many examples of antique quilts from her collection of “Working Girls.” Come learn about the Prince’s Feather, Log Cabin, crazy quilts and more! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
All-Star Review (Saturday), #STAR-S
Join us for our ever-popular All-Star Review and learn techniques from this year’s instructors. Each instructor will give a 10-minute demonstration to all participants from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. After 2:30 p.m., meet the instructors and purchase their books, patterns, and tools. You can even get an autograph or two. A booklet with printed handouts is provided to each participant. This event always sells out fast, so hurry and get your tickets today! The Saturday presentations are different from Wednesday’s event.
All-Star Review (Wednesday), #STAR-W
Join us for our ever-popular All-Star Review and learn techniques from this year’s instructors. Each instructor will give a 10-minute demonstration to all participants from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. After 7:30 p.m., meet the instructors and purchase their books, patterns, and tools. You can even get an autograph or two. A booklet with printed handouts is provided to each participant. This event always sells out fast, so hurry and get your tickets today!
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An Evening of Music with Ricky Tims, #RICKY
If you’ve never seen Ricky perform, you’re missing out! Although this is billed as a concert, An Evening with Ricky Tims is so much more. Ricky is an award-winning quilter, pianist, and storyteller extraordinaire. Experience an evening of music, laughter, and inspiration that will keep you spellbound and entertained. You’ll leave with a head full of memories and a heart full of inspiration. Even if you’ve experienced Ricky’s concerts before, be sure to come again and expect the unexpected.
AQS Awards Presentation featuring Susan Cleveland, #AWARD
Join Susan for a night to remember! You’ll be the first to see the contest winners! The Janome America Best of Show, AQS Best Hand Workmanship, BERNINA Machine Workmanship, APQS Best Longarm Machine Workmanship, and the Robert Kaufman Fabrics Best Wall quilts will all be revealed at Walker Hall. Hors d’oeuvres will be served in the lobby starting at 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Susan Cleveland will emcee the awards presentation, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. This is an event you don’t want to miss. Be part of quilt history!
Be Inspired to Try Something New: A Trunk Show, #31810
Join award-winning fiber artist Sally Manke for an up-close look at her work. Enjoy a lighthearted presentation on what sparks her designs, what techniques she uses, and special materials and tips for you to create your own masterpiece. See a parade of quilts using confetti art, raw-edge appliqué, fiber painting, and mixed media techniques. These original designs will inspire you to step out of your box to try something new. You’ll even have a chance to ask questions about your own work. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Beach Umbrella Quilt: Beautiful and Easy Piecing, #37511
Mark recently modified this pattern to bring it into the 21st century. It is based on triangles made with a 60 degree ruler. Obviously, we will not be making the entire quilt in one day. You’ll get a great start and learn some wonderful new techniques you will use again and again. Striped fabric is used to make the rings and solid fabric is used for the background. Don't worry about difficulty. You make this beautiful quilt. See you in class!
Blooming Windmill Art Quilt (2 Days), #34201wt
This fanciful art quilt will use a variety of quilting skills and touch on some brand-new ones. Learn the tips and tricks of this project, which include piecing, Dresden Plate, bias tape appliqué, fabric weaving, and unique fusible and raw-edge appliqué. You’ll be amazed by what you can create with some simple tricks, and you’ll be on your way to a finished art quilt! Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday and Thursday.
Borders Out of Nowhere: Create Clean and Complex Border Designs on the Longarm, #38518
Join Julia and learn to create magic with your quilting. She will teach you how to create beautiful border designs on plain borders. Learn how to break the border's space and build complex quilting architecture. These skills will serve you in your future quilts, giving them that “wow” factor! Two people per machine.
Borders, Bindings, and More, #38530
Tired of quilts that have more waves then Miss America? Want to learn to miter single or multiple borders without worry? Maybe you just want to spice up your same old borders and binding with something new: like scallops, flanges, or prairie points. This class will cover basic and advanced binding techniques using simple methods to guarantee mitered corners and seams. We will also discuss different sashing strip techniques, various edge finishes, and other ways to spice up your borders. Demonstration and samples will be provided.
Cartwheels Quilt: Learn Bargello, #37505
Join Ruth Ann and discover the easy process that produces complex-looking results while making a bargello quilt. Create the illusion of curves, motion, and depth with strip-piecing and straight seams. You’ll love learning this bargello technique and you’ll create something truly amazing!
Certified Appraisers' Practices and Procedures, #39164f
This class (seminar format) is designed to provide a forum for AQS Certified Appraisers to gather, discuss, and stay current with up-to-date information regarding those issues affecting all appraisal situations, standards, and performance. Relevant topics will be introduced for discussion allowing appraisers to share personal experiences with regards to current values, trends, styles, and techniques. Enrollment in the class is STRICTLY limited to AQS Certified Appraisers.
Skill Level: Must be an AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Instructors: Carol Butzke, Carol Elmore, and Gerald Roy
Charleston Lily Table Runner: No Y-Seams!, #37512
The Charleston Lily pattern from Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design was designed to support Marie Bostwick’s book, The Restoration of Celia Fairchild. This table runner honors the beauty of the Carolina Lily with those perfect points without the Y-seams. Master the use of the Studio 180 Design Wing Clipper® I with an easy and speedy method for constructing Flying Geese units. Both left and right-handed instructions will be provided.
Chip off the Block: Make Large Quilts on Your Home Machine, #38534
When Stacy was making her quilt HONOLULU HURRICANES, she found a secret technique hidden in a Hawaiian appliqué block, like a pearl in an oyster. Just like the classic pearl, this technique is versatile enough to fit with many styles of quilts, not just Hawaiian. Join Stacy and learn how to join prequilted sections together on a standard home machine with ease. You will find some balance between a whacked and slashed quilt, finished in a day with a signature stitch from the local longarm quilter, and the never-finished quilt of your dreams sitting dusty in a hand-quilting frame. Breaking it down into manageable parts is the key! You’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish on your home machine with this brilliant technique.
Cinco de Mayo Quilt: Learn Paper Foundation Piecing, #37117f
Karen's Cinco de Mayo quilt set the standard for contemporary interpretations of traditional patterns. Now you, too, can learn her techniques as you work on this beautiful quilt. Enjoy a day of color work, paper foundation technique, curved piecing (and alternatives), plus the variations that make this project unique. Not only will you create something beautiful, you’ll also leave with new skills to use in your future projects.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Create A Silk Scarf: Color and Stenciling With Tsukineko® Ink, #39521
Join Joyce for a fun evening of color play and artistic experimentation. This compelling class teaches you all the skills you need to know to embellish a one-of-a-kind 100% silk scarf (provided as part of your class materials). Use practice pieces to build your color-blending and shading skills by working with a variety of stencils and the brilliant colors of Tsukineko inks. Learn spraying, coloring, and stencil layering techniques for creating rainbow gradients and textured images. Best of all, you can use what you’ve learned to add innovative artwork to your quilts!
Creative Piecing, Intuitively: Explore Improv Piecing, #37509
Sometimes creativity is about trying something new. It’s about asking “What if?” along the way. In this class, you will be encouraged to get out of your comfort zone by exploring Improvisational piecing techniques. Working without templates, using scraps of fabric, you can explore color and design ideas without feeling tied to a specific pattern. It is a great warm-up exercise to the design process. Improv piecing encourages creativity because the end result is not set in stone. You will be sewing together pieces of fabrics, make some cuts and sewing those pieces to other pieces. The changes you make to what you have already created will help inform your decisions as to how to proceed to bring the design to a successful conclusion. Small improv pieces can be combined to create larger compositions or can be cut into more conventional shapes to combine with traditional piecing processes. Pat will have a large variety of samples showing how improvisational piecing can be used in creating quilt compositions. Come have fun making your own improv pieced fabric!
Dances with Wool: Create a Dimensional Garden, #33504
Do you want to create your very own magic? This is a great way to let your creativity bubble up out of your fingers and into fabric. Create dimension by building a wool garden on a double layer of cotton background fabrics. Continue layering and machine stitching your vision with pieces of wool. Use more pieces to create stems, vines, leaves, and simple flowers, trimming as you go, to create your own artistic garden. When this is finished it is washable and it can be used in pillows, table runners, or a quilt!
Doodle Quilting: Create Beautiful, Whimsical Designs on the Longarm, #38517
Doodle quilting is a fun way to create a beautiful whimsical texture for background or allover quilting. Learn new shapes and ideas and mix them with designs you already know! Julia will teach you how to balance different elements, scales, and densities so that you leave the class confident and inspired. Two people per machine.
Dove in the Window Times Two! Create Perfect Points, #37523
This beautiful quilt is easier than it looks. Learn how to make Deb Tucker’s twist on the Dove in the Window block. You will make a 19½" finished block in class. You will achieve these sharp points when you use the Tucker Trimmer®. This block can be incorporated into a larger project such as a bed runner. Both left and right-handed instructions will be provided.
Dream Big: Make a Wholecloth Panel Quilt on the Longarm (First Offering), #38508
Julia will take you through the whole process of creating a beautiful and unique panel quilt that you will be proud of! She will teach you how to plan the quilting, where to start, how to work with outlining and fillers, and how to emphasize the beauty of this gorgeous panel. You’ll be amazed by the skills you learn and the beautiful quilt you create! Two people per machine.
Dream Big: Make a Wholecloth Panel Quilt on the Longarm (Second Offering), #38533
Julia will take you through the whole process of creating a beautiful and unique panel quilt that you will be proud of! She will teach you how to plan the quilting, where to start, how to work with outlining and fillers, and how to emphasize the beauty of this gorgeous panel. You’ll be amazed by the skills you learn and the beautiful quilt you create! Two people per machine.
Dresden Bursts Quilt, #37119f
Double-pointed Dresdens wrapped over the quilt's edge put a contemporary spin on this long-time favorite and eliminate the need of a traditional appliquéd circle in the center! Learn Susan’s tips for turning wedge points and using foundation sew & flip to assemble perfectly flat rings. Learn to ditch-stitch Dresdens accurately to a quilted quilt for a time-saving, modern, and dynamic Dresden quilt!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Dynamic Dresdens (Lecture/Demo), #32501
Lively, detailed demos will show you how to create contemporary or traditional Dresdens while avoiding the typical hazards that have frustrated many quilters in the past. Dresden units will lay flat with beautiful points… without appliquéd centers! Dresdens create wonderful opportunities for fussy-cutting special fabrics to create spinning or kaleidoscopic effects. Dresdens may be cut from pieced strips to show layering effects. We can even insert piping into wedges for more layering effects and use ghost wedges to fool the eye! You’ll learn the Dresdens Over The Edge finish and a traditional finish so your quilts can be tailored to your preferences. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Easy Home Machine Quilting: Fills, #38509
Turn your quilt tops into quilted heirlooms with easy machine quilting techniques! Learn how to set up your machine quickly, choose the right thread and begin stitching a variety of easy background and allover designs. Lori will walk you through several quilting exercises to take the fear out of machine quilting. You'll gain quilting confidence as you create a sampler of motifs, designed to add personality and fun to all your quilts!
Easy Quilted Borders on a Sit-Down Longarm, #38516
Create custom quilting with a variety of quilted border motifs! In this jam-packed class, learn how to adjust your machine to create the perfect stitch. Then follow along as Lori guides you through quilting calisthenics to help you find your quilting rhythm. Learn how thread, batting and motifs work together to enhance your quilt top. Discover design, marking, and quilting tools to make quilting easier. Practice basic quilting techniques as you create a sampler of border designs. Skills learned on a sit-down longarm are easily transferred to your home sewing machine.
English Paper Piecing by Machine, #37507
In this class you will learn an English Paper Piecing (EPP) technique that is done by machine with no need to remove the paper. This is a great technique for creating a larger scale EPP design. EPP allows you to piece with perfect accuracy and Nancy will take you step by step through the process.
Fat Quarter Log Cabin: A Scrappy Quilt, #37518
Unlike scrap quilts that feature a different fabric in every strip of a block, this scrap Log Cabin quilt depends on an orderly repetition of fabrics within each block. Learn a great method for cutting and sewing these blocks fast and square. Start with 4 fat quarters and in less than 2 hours you can cut and sew 4 13” blocks. They can be the start of a big quilt or a very nice 30” sq. wallhanging. It is a great technique, but you can’t make just one block, you can only make 4 at a time!
Fearless Free-Motion Quilting on the Home Machine, #38511
Add personality to your quilts with easy free-motion motifs and techniques! Learn how to adjust your sewing machine quickly for perfect tension and the best quilting stitch. Discover tricks for choosing batting, thread, and motifs to enhance your quilt design. Follow along as Lori guides you through a variety of quilting exercises to help you find your quilting rhythm. Practice quilting easy block and border motifs so you’ll be ready to fearlessly quilt your own quilt tops!
Feathers: From Funky to Formal, #38519
Feathers may seem daunting to master, but they are a quilting staple that everyone should have in their skill set. Lose your intimidation of feathers in this class. Kris will have you quilting feathers from fun and funky to formal in no time! She’ll teach you all her tips and tricks to make feathers into one of your favorite quilting designs. You'll learn how to easily quilt feathers with little to no marking and how to fit them to any shape or block on your quilt. Don’t miss your chance to master feathers on the longarm with Kris! Two people per machine.
Fill it Out: Background Fillers on the Longarm, #38529
Made a quilt with wide-open space and have no idea how to quilt it? Bored of simply filling that space with stippling/bubbles? Come to class and Julia will show you endless possibilities of breaking space and creating super interesting quilts! You’ll be amazed by the design possibilities and you will love practicing these new, versatile designs. This is a class not to be missed. Two people per machine.
Flour Sacks Make Better Underwear: The History of Flour Sacks as Fabric, #31811
Come learn, laugh, and look at some wonderful flour sack items. Alma will take you through the history of using sacks such as flour sacks and feed sacks as fabric. Sacks were used in quilts, clothing, and more! You may even know someone who once wore a flour sack dress. Come see all sorts of creative uses of sacks as you’re taken back in time for some stories from the past. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Fractured Glass: Create a Stained-Glass Quilt, #37521
Every quilter wants to make eye-catching quilts and this quilt is just that. Follow along as Nancy shows you all how to create quilt blocks that look like stained glass. You'll be amazed how quickly it comes together! The block designs are your very own and the addition of the black grout makes this quilt block style a stand out.
Free-Motion Feathers Four Ways: Domestic Machine Quilting, #38103w
Learn how to create beautiful feathers to add to your own quilts. You'll work on four different kinds of feathers that can be used on traditional, modern, contemporary, or art quilts. You CAN do feathers! Those with some free-motion experience will enjoy this class, but Jenny will break it down into baby steps that make creating feathers simple, easy, and fun for everyone!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Free-Motion Fills and Frills: Domestic Machine Quilting, #38531
If you have some free-motion experience and want to learn more free-motion fills, then join Jenny and learn how to select and quilt “fills and frills”. You'll learn a variety of motifs for fills, borders, dividers, and combinations that will add beautiful and stunning texture to your quilts, wearables, and home decór. Most motifs will be freehand quilted, and a few will use marked reference points. Let's get beyond stipple and have some fun!
Free-Motion Mastery in a Month: Quilt Any Design with Six Basic Shapes, #31812
Did you know just six basic shapes make the building blocks of all free-motion quilting patterns? Learn them with my fun and easy "quilting yoga" moves that connect to movements your body already knows and instantly get you into the quilting groove! Then, learn how to combine these six shapes to create any quilting design. Quilters of all levels can use this technique for either domestic or longarm machines. Based on my book Free-Motion Mastery in a Month: A Block a Day to Machine Quilting Success. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Free-Motion Quantum Leap: From Beginners to Feathers in a Day, #38101w
Want to learn to do free-motion quilting but don’t know where to start? Can you do a few simple patterns but you want to expand your creativity? Have you taken other classes and failed? Are you afraid you’ll ruin that beautiful top you spent weeks piecing? This is the class for you! RaNae's unique teaching system and specialized tools guide you step-by-step through simple exercises that will get you moving comfortably at the sewing machine and build your quilting skills as you quilt one block at a time. You'll make a quantum leap in your FMQ skills during the class and go home with a practice plan to continue building your skills. You'll leave class saying "I can DO this!" In this class you will learn how to pre-train your hands anytime, anywhere, before you sit down at the sewing machine, set up your machine for free-motion quilting, move your hands, your body and the quilt for relaxed, efficient quilting, quilt the fundamental shapes that are the basis for all quilting patterns, join pre-quilted blocks to make a quilt of any size, apply simple learning techniques to master ANY pattern.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Free-Motion, Raw-Edge Appliqué: Cut, Improvise, and Stitch, #33506
Join Karen for a leafy gala of fabric, color, guided free-cutting, improvisation, and free-motion stitching. This class is a great first experience for those new to free-motion machine quilting! The project is super fun, and most everyone finishes their little quilt (small version of pictured). Come practice techniques and learn some home machine quilting.
Fun with Flowers: Free-Motion Quilting Motifs for the Sit-Down Longarm, #38505
Flowers are fun to quilt! Learn a variety of flower motifs and doodle your own garden of designs. Practice basic quilting techniques while creating a sampler of floral patterns. Learn how to adjust tension (on any machine) to create the perfect quilting stitch. Discover how to choose the right thread for a variety of quilting effects. Follow along as Lori guides you through a variety of quilting exercises to help you find your quilting rhythm. Skills learned on a sit-down longarm are easily transferred to your home sewing machine.
Fun with Free-Motion Quilting on the Home Machine, #38523
Add fun and personality to your quilts with free-motion quilting! Lori takes the fear out of machine quilting with her easy techniques and whimsical motifs. Learn how to set up your machine in 12 easy steps and how to choose the right thread to show off your quilting. Discover how to create simple templates from your own designs to enhance the theme of your quilts. Practice a variety of background fill motifs and a simple border. When you have fun quilting, your quilts will be fun!
Fundamental Designs: Quilting on a Sit-Down Longarm, #38504
In this class you’ll work with a 15" x 15" exclusive panel inspired by Carolina’s Amsterdam View quilt. It is an original design quilt and was part of the International Quilt Festival Houston in 2016 and AQS QuiltWeek. Come play with fundamental shapes to develop free-motion quilting skills. You’ll learn how to fill different areas in your quilt as you go and leave with the confidence to quilt your own quilts. Skills learned on a sit-down longarm translate seamlessly to your home machine.
Gelato Bargello Quilt, #37525
Create a classic two-fabric bargello project using a light to dark ombre fabric and a coordinating print. Discover a simplified process that removes the need for fussy measuring and calculating as you build a stunning quilt that’s fast and easy.
Getting Started on the Longarm (First Offering), #38107w
New to longarm quilting and not sure where to start? This class will take the fear out of your machine. It’s easy to be overhelmed with the thought of buying a longarm, or of learning how to use your new, beautiful, and inspiring (but also terrifying and expensive) machine. If you’re scared to touch your machine, or just unsure where to start, join Kris for a hands-on basic class that will have you up and quilting in no time. Kris will take the fear out of using your machine, starting with the basics. She will teach you how to load the machine and the importance of a square backing. She’ll cover thread choices, batting, needle size, and more. Then, Kris will teach you some simple allover and custom designs to start finishing those tops. Kris’s stress-free approach will have you feeling confident and excited to start playing. Plus, there’s no sharing machines in this class; everyone will get to work on their own machine for the day! One person per machine.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Getting Started on the Longarm (Second Offering), #38128f
New to longarm quilting and not sure where to start? This class will take the fear out of your machine. It’s easy to be overhelmed with the thought of buying a longarm, or of learning how to use your new, beautiful, and inspiring (but also terrifying and expensive) machine. If you’re scared to touch your machine, or just unsure where to start, join Kris for a hands-on basic class that will have you up and quilting in no time. Kris will take the fear out of using your machine, starting with the basics. She will teach you how to load the machine and the importance of a square backing. She’ll cover thread choices, batting, needle size, and more. Then, Kris will teach you some simple allover and custom designs to start finishing those tops. Kris’s stress-free approach will have you feeling confident and excited to start playing. Plus, there’s no sharing machines in this class; everyone will get to work on their own machine for the day! One person per machine.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Giant Dahlia Quilt: Piece Perfect Arcs, #37122f
This project is a classic design with a modern coloration. Using the acrylic templates to cut perfect pieces made patchwork easy. Even with curves! Learn the tricks to assembling this project. The Giant Dahlia is a beloved design. Often made with a variety of print fabrics, it could take longer to pick out the fabric than make the quilt! Leran some great fabric selection tips, to make designing this quilt as easy as it is to assemble. It looks so hard, but once you make the first one, you will make more.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
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Hands-On Appraising, #39563
This class offers another opportunity to hone your appraisal skills under the supervision of AQS Certified Appraisers, as well as a chance to assign realistic insurance replacement values based upon the same approach used by certified quilt appraisers. Open to appraisal students and others who may be curious about the process.
Instructors: Carol Elmore and Gerald Roy
Hexie Flower Garden: Hexagons on the Machine, #37504
Join Debbie for the evening and make this fun hexagon quilt! It is a great project for using fat quarters and Debbie’s Hex-a-ma-jig template. Simple half Hexies give shape for the flowers and background. It is easy to cut and easy to sew! Bring your favorite fat quarters and get ready to make something beautiful!
Hextravaganza: Hexagons the Easy Way, #37508
You asked for Hexagons and Deb Tucker came through in a big way. It’s the Star 60® tool from Studio 180 Design! Learn to make basic hexagons using a strip-pieced method and no Y-seams. Once you get your hands on this tool, you won’t let go. Phyllis will show you additional block designs that you can make using the same Star 60 tool. There are 17 different size options. Come make something you’ll be proud of! Both left- and right-handed instructions will be provided.
House on a Hill Stash Bash: Make an Art Quilt, #34502
Use the scraps and stash of happy fabrics, wool, and other items that ended up in your raven's nest kit! Create your own neighborhood of fantasy houses on a hill, and add any whimsical features you want. It's your opportunity to play with an assortment of fabrics to create your own neighborhood. Start with a background fabric and then get ready to play. The first half of the class is to cut and paste your vision. The second half is for stitching it down to finish your fantasy. This is a really great way to step into your creative mode and just have fun! Don't forget to bring threads!
Instant Lap Quilt: Create a Fun, Fast, Quilt, #37524
Sometimes we just want to have fun and not stress over a quilt. If you are looking for a quilt top you can make in a few hours, join this workshop! Use one of the great oversized prints with a corresponding accent or choose to go neutral to make the background for the collage appliqué. Whether you're beginner level or an advanced quilter, this will be fun and give you a finished top at the end of class.
Intro to Decorative Stitch Art, #36501
Learn a fabulous new technique, Decorative Stitch Art with Sewing Machine Stitches. Many sewing machines come with hundreds of stitches. How fun would it be to create some stitch art designs using all these wonderful stitches? You can make custom stitch art designs to embellish quilts, clothing, home décor items or serve as stand-alone pieces of art. Join Heidi as she shares her creativity and teaches you how to do this technique. There will be plenty of oohh’s and aahh’s in class! And you’ll leave excited to go home and create your own stitch art designs.
Landscape Confetti Art Quilt, #34507
See color, proportion, depth, and shadows through an art teacher’s eyes. In this fun and eye-opening class, you’ll create a woodland scene with confetti-cut fabrics “painted” on quilt batting. Layers and layers of tiny bits of batik and hand-dyed fabrics create a beautiful landscape. Fussy-cut trees, rocks, and flowers will be added before topping with a layer of tulle. Return home to a free-motion quilt and embellish your masterpiece. You can bring a photo to work from or borrow one from the instructor.
Learn to Make a Mosaic Quilt, #34504
Spend time and learn the mosaic technique that earned Heidi Proffetty a first-place award at AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah! Heidi will take you step by step through the process of mosaic quiltmaking. As you create a mosaic from a precut kit, Heidi will teach you how she draws a mosaic design from a photo. You’ll learn tracing and marking techniques, traditional and innovative methods to prepare and cut your fabric pieces, and how to put it all together. Join Heidi to make this pretty little floral mosaic and learn techniques you can use in your future quilts!
Let's Make a Decorative Stitch Art Mini Quilt!, #36104f
Discover a new technique using all those fabulous stitches that come on our home sewing machines. Learn what Decorative Stitch Art is all about. First, practice stitching out a few designs, then apply what you've learned and make a stitch art mini quilt. Join Heidi in this creative classroom setting but take note of her fun warning: You'll soon find out that Decorative Stitch Art is very addicting and you'll leave class excited to go home and create your own stitch art design.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Log Cabin Artfully Revisited: Create a One-of-a-Kind Quilt, #37106w
Whether using your hand-dyed fabrics or commercial fabrics, the flexibility of the Log Cabin construction technique will be used to explore design options to create one of a kind quilts in a simplified sewing process. Pat has used this process to facilitate scrappy Log Cabin quilts with groups with little quiltmaking experience and has also used it for hand-dyed art quilts. The class will involve design exercises to explore options and time to sew together several blocks to get started on your own design idea.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Looking Up: Confetti Art Quilt, #34508
Create a bug's eye view of nature with confetti cut fabrics “painted” on quilt batting. Layers and layers of tiny bits of batik, hand-dyed, silk, and solid fabrics create this work. Fussy-cut tree trunks and branches are added before topping with a layer of tulle. You will create in class, then use quilting threads to embellish the art quilt with free-motion stitching at home. Bring a photo to work from or borrow one from the instructor.
Machine Quilting Magic: Learn to Quilt on a Sit-Down Longarm, #38532
Turn your quilt tops into quilted heirlooms with machine quilting magic! Discover tips on how to choose the right batting, thread, and motifs to create beautiful quilts easily. Learn a simple, doodle-to-stitch method for quilt design as you create a sampler of quilt motifs. Practice basic quilting techniques and learn how to adjust tension for beautiful quilting stitches. Follow along as Lori guides you through quilting exercises designed to find your quilting rhythm and create smooth stitching lines. Skills learned on a sit-down longarm are easily transferred to your home sewing machine.
Machine Sewn Bindings (First Offering), #38520
Learn to get bindings done quick and easy, using the sewing machine. Are you wanting to bind your quilts all on the sewing machine, with no hand sewing? This is for you! Learn how to make, apply, and machine sew a binding so it looks like it has a hand-sewn finish. Plus, learn to add a faux piped binding to add a pop of color and pizazz to the edges of your quilts. Finishing the binding tail ends and making perfect mitered corners will be achieved by using Brilliant Binding tool. Come learn these easy binding techniques as you create a hot pad or notebook cover.
Machine Sewn Bindings (Second Offering), #38524
Learn to get bindings done quick and easy, using the sewing machine. Are you wanting to bind your quilts all on the sewing machine, with no hand sewing? This is for you! Learn how to make, apply, and machine sew a binding so it looks like it has a hand-sewn finish. Plus, learn to add a faux piped binding to add a pop of color and pizazz to the edges of your quilts. Finishing the binding tail ends and making perfect mitered corners will be achieved by using Brilliant Binding tool. Come learn these easy binding techniques as you create a hot pad or notebook cover.
Make a Bargello Quilt: Sailor's Knot, #37520
Join Ruth Ann and discover the easy process that produces complex-looking results while making a bargello quilt. Create the illusion of curves, motion, and depth with strip-piecing and straight seams.
Make a Collage Art Quilt: Sunflower, #34505f
Create a beautiful spring garden collage as you experience making a wallhanging with pieces of fabric. Learn the simple method that leaves you with a soft, stunning, 22" x 35½" quilt to showcase in your home or as a gift. The required kit supplies you with all the fabrics you need to create this whimsical flower garden in one full-day workshop. A portion of the project will be pre-fused and cut to make it possible to finish the project in the time provided in class. The project is suitable for a wallhanging or as the centerpiece of a quilt.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Make it Modern! Free-Motion and Rulers on a Sit-Down Longarm, #38515
In this class, you will work with a 16" x 16" exclusive panel inspired by Carolina’s Spring Labyrinth quilt. It is an original design and was part of the MQX Machine Quilting New England show in 2017. Learn to mix ruler-work with free-motion quilting as you quilt your own beautiful wallhanging. The skills you learn on a sit-down longarm are easily transferred to your home machine.
Making Mosaic Art Quilts, #31805
In this lecture, Heidi will share how she creates different styles of mosaic quilts. First, she’ll explain how she works from her own photographs to make figurative and non-figurative mosaic quilt designs and then how she draws upon ancient tile artwork to reimagine her own Moroccan mosaic tile quilt designs. She’ll discuss both traditional and innovative methods for drawing and tracing designs, as well as fabric cutting techniques. Lastly, she’ll share some of her tips for professionally finishing a mosaic quilt. This lecture will give you just enough insight into Heidi’s creative and inspirational mosaic quilt making process to make you want to learn more and try it yourself. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Maltese Cross: Turned-Edge Machine Appliqué, #33101w
Typically pieced, this historic block’s chunky curves lend themselves beautifully to Karen’s turned-edge machine appliqué, and to unusual fabrics, such as these upcycled silk and poly neckties. So bring on the weird stuff! Or the normal stuff - either way, you’ll have fun. Join Karen for the day to be creative, have fun, and learn an amazing appliqué technique you can use again and again. Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Man Quilter!, #31809
Mark Sherman is an international award-winning quilter, author, teacher, and lecturer. His quilts express his love for color, design, and creativity. He fell in love with quilting after seeing a donation quilt from a local quilt guild at a Christmas show. Instantly Mark knew that even though he knew absolutely nothing about sewing or quilting, it was something that he wanted to do. The journey was not always easy or successful, but following his favorite quote from Winston Churchill, “Never, never, never give up,” Mark continued to pursue his dream of becoming a quilter. Join Mark for a hilarious overview of a man quilting his way through this “women's world.” Mark uses this lecture as an excellent opportunity to encourage his audiences to pursue their own dreams. His belief is “If I can do it, you can, too, and here's how.” Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Moroccan Mosaic Tiles: Learn to Make a Mosaic Quilt, #34503
Heidi Proffetty is a multi-award winning quiltmaker for her mosaic quilts, which earned her a 1st place award at AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah. Appreciating the history and beauty behind various forms of ancient tile artwork, Heidi has added her appreciation for this art form to her art quilt making process. Using color, shapes, and symmetry found in tile designs throughout history as inspiration along with her mosaic quilting method, she will show you how she combines the two to make a beautiful 20" x 20" Moroccan Mosaic tile quilt.
National Quilt Museum (NQM) Multi-Day Admission, #NQM
While you're in Paducah, be sure to see two amazing quilt exhibits in addition to The National Quilt Museum's Permanent Collection. "Untamed Abstraction" by award-winning artist Sheila Framptom Cooper explores the artist’s free-form process with exciting twists and turns. “Australia Wide Seven”, by members of the Ozquilt Network showcases the diversity of contemporary Australian quiltmaking. And “New Quilts from an Old Favorite”, a popular biennial competition and exhibition held at NQM. Visit The National Quilt Museum as many times as you like during AQS QuiltWeek by purchasing a Multi-Day pass, only available through AQS Advance Registration. You’ll save by paying the daily price for all-week access! Admission purchased at The National Quilt Museum during the show is $12 for a daily admission at the door.
Museum Hours:
Monday - Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
New York Beauties: Paper Piecing Plus Curves, #37515
The New York Beauty quilt block combines paper piecing and curves to create a block that looks very complicated. In this class, you will learn that it is possible! Nancy's unique technique for piecing the pointed arches will give you the confidence you need to create perfect points every time. Her curved piecing technique can be used for all future quilts with curves such as Double Wedding Rings and improvisational quiltmaking. Don’t miss your chance to learn this versatile technique.
No Rules with Rulers: Quilting on a Sit-Down Longarm (First Offering), #38506
During this quilting class, you’ll work with a 12" x 10" exclusive cotton fabric panel and Carolina’s pattented ruler to mix ruler work and free-motion quilting to design a floral-inspired composition. The goal is explore much more than the basic shapes of quilting with rulers and discover new creative designs that can be applied to any quilt. Skills learned on a sit-down longarm are easily transferred to your home machine.
No Rules with Rulers: Quilting on a Sit-Down Longarm (Second Offering), #38527
During this quilting class, you’ll work with a 12" x 10" exclusive cotton fabric panel and Carolina’s pattented ruler to mix ruler work and free-motion quilting to design a floral-inspired composition. The goal is explore much more than the basic shapes of quilting with rulers and discover new creative designs that can be applied to any quilt. Skills learned on a sit-down longarm are easily transferred to your home machine.
Not Your Grandmother's Lace: Color with Tsukineko® Ink, #39522
Lace motifs, trims, and fabric take on new life when colored with vibrant Tsukeniko fabric inks and Fabrico markers. Whether your lace is vintage or new, its colorful focus will add dimension to your quilts, embellish your clothing creations, and enhance your mixed media art pieces. Create stunning backgrounds or use the lace as a stencil!
NQM Live Quilt Auction Benefit, #AUCTION
Quilts, quilts, and more quilts! The National Quilt Museum’s Live Auction is Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to bid on beautiful quilts as well as a wide range of other sewing and quilting items. Over 60 items will be in the auction. It is the premier event to find the perfect quilt for any location and any occasion!
Orphans to Outfits: Create Fashion with Your UFOs, #31806
Wondering what to do with all those orphan quilt blocks? Turn them into fabulous outfits! In this lecture, you will learn how to take your orphan quilt blocks and combine them with ready made patterns to make one-of-a kind quilted outfits. We will cover how to alter your pattern to add the blocks, tips and tricks for ensuring a great fit, basic garment construction techniques, and how to quilt and assemble the pieces for fabulous results every time. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Party Time Dresdens (2 Days), #37201
Join Susan to learn her award-winning techniques in one formative-packed workshop. This fast-paced class includes loads of techniques to add to your quilting repertoire. Learn slick tricks for turning Dresden points, foundation stitch-and-flip, double-pointed Dresdens wrapped over the quilt’s edge, machine quilting with thin threads, hand quilting with heavy threads, Piping Hot Binding, and embellished prairie points. This little contemporary Dresden is great fun to create! Class fee includes boxed lunch both days.
Photoshop for Quilters (Lecture/Demo), #32502
Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop in this fun lecture/demo class from David Taylor, who has more than 30 years’ experience in graphic design. File types, color adjusting, layering, image editing, and more will be covered, and a handout is provided. The class is designed as an overview for those who have little, no, or some experience with the program, or for those who are just curious! Supplies are not required for a lecture/demo, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Pictorial Hand Appliqué, #33105f
This workshop demonstrates David’s layered, hand-appliqué technique with simple appliqué shapes using freezer paper templates and liquid starch. You’ll learn how David builds his pictorial wall quilts and how to get beautiful details by letting the fabric choices do all the hard work. This is your chance to learn the secrets of fabric placement while learning skills for hand appliqué you can use again and again! David’s classes are full of fun and tips for quilting success.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Piping Hot Binding, #38112t
Piped bindings add spark and a professional finish to any style of quilt. Every detail of binding and tiny perfect piping will be covered in class with step-by-step demos and printed instructions. Machine differences will be addressed so students will be successful with their own machines. Students work on a practice piece to achieve making perfect piping, preparing the quilt, applying piping, applying binding, mitering corners, joining tails, and finishing for a show-quality back. Variations will be on display and discussed.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Quilt Art Meet & Greet Party, #PARTY
Meet the coordinator of the 2023 Quilt Art Engagement Calendar along with the excellent quilters whose works appear in it. Due to the delay in shipment of paper, the Quilt Art Engagement Calendar will be delayed... so we will have a Meet & Greet Party instead – you can meet Klaudeen Hansen and the quilters in the calendar, and see the beautiful quilts too. We won't be able to get our calendars autographed, but seeing real quilts and quilters is even better!
Quilt Dating Class, #39162t
Learn to identify fabrics and quilt styles to the period of time in which they were made. Find out how to recognize quilt styles, patterns, techniques, and colors that help define different periods, from the early 1800s to the present day. Bring an antique quilt to class and learn more about your piece and those of others. You will gain knowledge about history as it relates to women and textiles, and develop an eye for choosing reproduction fabrics to make your own period-style quilt.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Quilt Luminarium (2 Days), #31813wt
Quilt Luminarium by Ricky Tims is a comprehensive quilt symposium covering two dozen various topics ranging from improv to precision and highlights methods and techniques that have been proven to be game-changers for quilters. The two-day event demystifies seemingly complex concepts, teaches mastery of unique techniques, and harnesses the power of the ever-elusive muse of creativity. A diverse range of topics are presented in such a way that quilters of all experience, expertise, and styles will enjoy. Seminar includes a syllabus.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday and Thursday.
The location of this event can be found directly across from the Eisenhower room.
Quilt Stars Lecture Series: Bonnie K. Browning, #31802
“Beginners and Beyond: Things Every Quilter Should Know”
There are many different techniques used during the quiltmaking process. Bonnie will share tips starting with choosing colors, getting points to match, pressing matters, and a variety of finishing techniques. Don’t miss this lecture if you are a beginning level quilter – and there will be plenty of tips for those who are intermediate and beyond. See quilts that help make Bonnie’s points! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Quilt Stars Lecture Series: Sue Nickels, #31804
“Adventures in Machine Quilting”
Sue will discuss the most common questions asked in her machine quilting classes. These include her favorite threads, batting, marking tools, and much more. She will show slides of how to successfully machine quilt your quilt on a home machine from start to finish, including her latest ruler work ideas. Some of Sue’s favorite quilts will be shown and how she quilted them. There will be time for questions at the end. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Quilt Stars Lecture Series: Susan Carlson, #31808
“Specimens”
Susan describes the origin and creation of her Specimens quilt exhibit. She will discuss her technique as well the inspiration for her quilts, using the quilts themselves as examples. This collection of extinct, endangered or otherwise unique creatures is anchored by her 20-foot saltwater crocodile, “Crocodylus Smylus.”
All the pieces in the collection are dense with color and texture. The critters, while lifelike in form, are most often imaginatively colored. Still the overall effect is almost realistic, despite the use of purples and pinks and aquas and canary yellows.
While the work does have an environmental message Susan doesn’t think about that when she’s making a quilt. They might be the last of their kind, like the golden toad in “Million to One,” or one of the last, like the rhino in “Tickled Pink,” but they are all unique and irreplaceable. At least she hopes that’s the message people receive. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Rainbow Swirl Quilt: Basic Patchwork Made Beautiful, #37516
The goal for this class is refining seam allowance. Learn the right way to measure your seam allowance on any machine with any weight of fabric. The ultimate test to a correct seam allowance is making a quilt with repeating two blocks that do not have the same number of pieces, columns, or rows. This dynamic quilt, The Rainbow Swirl, repeats two basic blocks in a checkerboard arrangement, creating a striking design. This class is great for beginners and can help turn a novice into an expert. Not only do we work on perfect patchwork techniques, but these blocks are in color sequences and rotations. Learn how to cut in order, to piece in order, to have swirls of color throughout a quilt. It is all connected, from grainline to seam allowance; perfect patchwork is in the details.
Red and Green Quilts: 1850-1950, #31801
The ever-popular color combination of red and green antique quilts were pieced and appliquéd across the nation for over one hundred and seventy years. Come learn about the dyes employed for fastness, the sampler Turkey red prints, the wide range of appliquéd and pieced designs and patterns, and the favored regional trends. Learn about how and why red and green are the colors of Christmas and the celebration of the 200th Anniversary “The Night Before Christmas” poem by Clement C. Moore was interpreted in quiltmaking. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Remarkable Fabric Bowls: Create a Decorative Fabric Basket, #39523
Years ago, Mark came up with a ReMARKable way to make baskets, centerpieces, rugs, wallhangings, and more using 100% cotton rope and hand-dyed fabrics. Of course, fabric baskets had been done before, but not like this. This is a simple and very addictive project, and the sky is the limit! Join Mark and create your own one-of-a-kind fabric basket that you’ll be proud of for years to come.
Remarkable Faux Appliqué, #36102w
Turned-edge appliqué is not for everyone. Mark invented a way to give the look of authentic turned- edge appliqué without all of the work. Mark will teach you to paint your designs directly onto PFD fabric using his unique method. The product does not change the hand (feel) of the fabric so no stiff plastic residue. It will be up to you when you are finished, whether or not you wish to share with others that you have not done authentic turned-edge appliqué. You will be able to execute that quilt you have had in your plans to do for years but couldn’t figure out how to do it. You will be pleased with your brilliant results. See you in class!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Remarkable Feathers of Gold: Fabric Painting, #36503
In this Remarkable class you will learn to draw the same gorgeous feathers that Mark used in his own prizewinning quilts. He believes that if you keep an open positive mind you can do this, no problem! The class will be packed with information, tips, and tricks that will make you work easier. He will also teach you to paint using the best product that the market has to offer. Mark promises that with a positive attitude, you will learn to draw Remarkable Feathers of your own. This class will be packed with valuable information and tips that you will not want to miss.
Remarkable Walking Foot Trapunto: Home Machine Quilting, #38521
There is no reason not to use Remarkable Machine Trapunto on many of your quilts. It’s fun and easy and so impressive. Whether you are a brand new quilter or somebody making quilts for shows, Mark will teach you how you can make your quilts stand out above the rest! You will be pleased with your brilliant results over and over again. See you in class!
Sailboat Sampler: Learn Fun Quilting Motifs on a Sit-Down Longarm, #38526
Sailboats, sunshine, circles and more! Learn a variety of quilting motifs to add personality to your next quilt! Practice basic quilting techniques while you create a sampler of quilted motifs. Learn how to adjust your machine to create the perfect stitch and how to move your quilt for smooth quilting lines. Lori will walk you through several quilting exercises to help you find your quilting rhythm. Discover design, marking and quilting tools to make quilting easier and help you turn your quilt tops into quilted heirlooms!. Skills learned on a sit-down longarm are easily transferred to your home sewing machine.
Seven Sisters Simplified: No Y Seams, #37510
Learn to cut and sew this classic block with NO set-in seams. The traditional Seven Sisters is a well-loved but seldom made quilt pattern because traditionally every seam is a Y- seam. With Marti’s method, you replace the six diamonds in each of the seven stars with one large and three small equilateral triangles. Every seam is sewn edge-to-edge. You’ll be amazed by how easy this traditional beauty can be!
Shine Bright Quilt: Piece Perfect Triangles, #37514
Make a wall-hanging quilt that sparkles and shines while perfecting your quarter square triangle technique. Endless layout and coloring opportunities await with this easy block that is perfect for showcasing busy prints. Klaudeen will give lots of tips for how to evaluate on point vs horizontal setting options for the blocks. You’ll use this pattern over and over to make an endless variety of quilts!
Simple, Layered Floral Hand Appliqué, #33102w
Join David Taylor and practice his award-winning appliqué method. The key to making flowers more realistic is in the fabric choices and the use of simple shapes. Gentle curves provide the movement and are much easier to appliqué by hand.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Sneak Preview, #SNEAK
Be first in line to see the incredible quilts and vendors we have in store for you in Paducah and support The National Quilt Museum while you’re at it! Limited tickets are sold for this event, giving you plenty of room to move through the Expo and both floors of the Convention Centers to view the quilts and buy from the vendors.
Speed It Up: Rotary Cut and Piece at Warp Speed, #37503
Take your rotary cutting and machine piecing to warp speed while retaining accuracy. Learn all Klaudeen’s tips and tricks to accurately speed cut and machine piece this easy wall-hanging quilt. It’s perfect for showcasing a rainbow of prints, but you can also make a two-color version to commemorate a graduation or school event. Come for a fun class and learn speedy techniques you’ll want to use again and again!
Starry Path Table Runner: No Set-In Seams, #37502
The Starry Path is a sleek, dramatic classic quilt block. With only 16 pieces and no set-in seams, it is not hard to make. However, the unusual triangles make it a challenge to cut without acrylic tools. Plan to cut and make 3 matching 12” stars in class. Marti will also demonstrate how to use the multi-size tools to cut 6” and 9” blocks.
T-Shirt Quilt… As You Go!, #39142f
There's something really special about wrapping up in a T-shirt quilt, feeling all those memories surround and comfort you or someone you love. In this class, you'll learn to make that T-shirt quilt, quilting one shirt at a time! This approach has so many advantages! You can easily quilt one shirt at a time YOURSELF on your domestic machine add embellishments such as appliqué or decorative stitching, enhance the memories of each event by telling its story in the quilting design, make smaller quilts or pillows with a few T-shirts, then add more as your T-shirt collection grows. Learn how to: Quilt one T-shirt at a time on your domestic or longarm machine, speed-quilt by combining piecing and quilting in one step. Calculate quilt size and yardage needed, and join quilted blocks to build your quilt, and more. For quilters who have not done free-motion quilting before, we'll cover FMQ basics of a few simple patterns.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
The Quilt Architect's Secret: Feathers, Swirls, and Pebbles on a Sit-Down Longarm, #38525
In this class you’ll work with a 15" x 15" exclusive panel inspired by Carolina’s Amsterdam View quilt. It is an original design and was part of the International Quilt Festival Houston in 2016 and AQS QuiltWeek. Learn tips and tricks to play with feathers, swirls, and pebbles and find out how to mix them in the same quilt. The skills you learn in this sit-down longarm class will easily transfer to your home machine.
Thread Painting: Feathers (Sit-Down Longarm), #38514
Thread Painting: Feathers Edition will teach you home to quilt beautiful feathers and tear drop shapes. You will use thread painting techniques and free-motion quilting to build muscle memories that will help you execute these amazing quilting designs with confidence. The skills you learn on a sit-down longarm are easily transferred to your home machine.
Thread-Painted Angel: Free-Motion Quilting, #38513
Add depth and dimension with thread on this panel of an angel which measures approximately 9" x 12". There are two panels in the kit. Learn how to use thread to add depth, dimension and texture to your cloth images. Receive tips for avoiding buckling, learning to measure your speed with your stitching, and see how directional stitching makes a difference in the art you are creating. Bring an assortment of different values and colors of your favorite threads (polyester embroidery threads are preferred) and appropriate size needles (10, 12). If you want to create a more dense area (such as hair) you can use 30-40 wt cotton but make sure you bring a 90/14 needle for that size. Choose an assortment of colors you love for your angel so you can create your own masterpiece. Remember to choose an array of values so you can achieve depth and highlights. This is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of thread painting in a freeform no-judgment class.
Three-Day Appraisal Skills Course, #39361w
This course is open to professional appraisers as well as anyone interested in becoming a quilt appraiser certified by the American Quilter’s Society. Students will receive an introduction to the procedures and practices that are necessary in order to become certified by AQS. This three-day course allows candidates an opportunity to determine their strengths and weaknesses in preparing professional quilt appraisals that meet legal and ethical standards for insurance, sale, and donation purposes. A prerequisite for who aspire to become certified by AQS, the course is an important step toward understanding the serious nature of appraising, as well as an opportunity to test your knowledge and abilities while learning through the experiences of others.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Instructors: Carol Butzke, Carol Elmore, and Gerald Roy
Turned-Edge Machine Appliqué, #33103t
This easy pattern is uniquely designed to teach David's turned-edge, layered, machine-appliqué technique using freezer paper templates, liquid starch, and nylon invisible thread. Your confidence will grow step-by-step and by the end of the class, you'll want to start another project immediately!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Wild Women Don't Get the Blues: Paper Foundation Piecing, #37113t
Patchwork, wonderful color, and wild friends - what could be better? Join Karen for the day and learn paper-foundation piecing, Karen’s original way. This technique is so streamlined and efficient that you’ll want to use it again and again on your future projects. Plus, Karen will present individualized interpretive color talk (bring chocolate). Don’t miss your chance to learn a new technique, improve your color skills, and have a blast with Karen K. Stone.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Women's Work is Never Done, #31803
Women's Work is Never Done has been a popular event as part of AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah, KY, for many years. This year, Gerald will exhibit some of the classic tops that have been favorites throughout the years, as well as classic antique quilt tops from the Pilgrim/Roy collection dating from 1840 to 1940. Come and enjoy this history-rich lecture that is sure to please! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Wonky Garden: Learn Free-Motion Quilting, #38502
Have you been intimidated by free-motion quilting? This is the class for you to get started! There is no wrong move when you are creating a garden of flowers and weeds! In fact, strange and wonderful moves with jerky hands and different speeds actually makes this very interesting! Take this opportunity to learn how to add additional dimensional elements by layering different types of fabrics. Get over the fear of not being perfect! There is a lot of joy in just letting loose and going where your vision takes you as you sketch out your wonky garden in free motion.
Yes, You CAN Free-Motion Quilt: Domestic Machine Quilting (First Offering), #38110t
Learn to free-motion quilt on a home machine in a supportive and fun atmosphere! Jenny’s approach is simple, approachable, and encouraging. You will work on five motifs that you can put on your own quilts, and each motif will teach a skillset useful for future quilting. Jenny will share numerous quilts, photos, and samples to illustrate what is taught in class, and you'll even learn how to create the best setup for easy free-motion quilting. You can do this; come find out how!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Yes, You CAN Free-Motion Quilt: Domestic Machine Quilting (Second Offering), #38122f
Learn to free-motion quilt on a home machine in a supportive and fun atmosphere! Jenny’s approach is simple, approachable, and encouraging. You will work on five motifs that you can put on your own quilts, and each motif will teach a skillset useful for future quilting. Jenny will share numerous quilts, photos, and samples to illustrate what is taught in class, and you'll even learn how to create the best setup for easy free-motion quilting. You can do this; come find out how!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Zip it Up! Create a Project Bag, #39143f
Zippers, mesh, vinyl, and bias bindings! All of these processes are used in creating byAnnie's range of designer bags. Immerse yourself in techniques and terminology used to create many of the byAnnie bags while making a stylish, useful bag that features three different types of zippered pockets. We will start by using a home machine to quilt three layers; main fabric, Soft and Stable stabilizer and lining fabric. The project includes sewing on four zippers, each in a slightly different way to create a mesh pocket, vinyl pocket and front quilted pocket. The final zipper zips on three sides, reminiscent of a zippered binder. To finish it off, you will cut binding on the bias and bind the bag. Many of the byAnnie patterns cater to quiltmakers’ storage of often-used items. This bag could be used to carry supplies needed for a piecing project, rulers, pattern and even an i-Pad. You can make it in one of three sizes, depending on your end usage plans.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
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