Stars look best when every point is sharp. Join Phyllis for the day as you piece this wallhanging (38" X 40") from Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Design. Learn to use the Wing Clipper I from Studio 180 Design for making perfect Flying Geese in multiple sizes. Units are made slightly oversized and trimmed to precision to save every point. Both right- and left-handed instructions will be provided, so this technique is doable for everyone! Don’t miss your chance to learn how to get perfect points in your quilts while you work on this beautiful wallhanging.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
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Are you new to longarming? Interested in longarming? Need a refresher? Join Kristina in this fullday class where you will learn the basics of longarm quilting. Techniques learned in this course include loading your quilt, maintenance, tensioning, and freemotion shapes.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
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Are you new to longarming? Interested in longarming? Need a refresher? In this full day class, you will learn the basics of longarm quilting including loading your quilt, maintenance, tensioning, and free motion shapes.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
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With experience making at least five queen size appliquéd tops a year - Barbara shares her time-saving techniques; along with a trunk show of her beauties and Happy Accidents (and how she hid all of those mistakes). Presented with much humor. academyofapplique.com

Learn to make perfect LeMoyne Star blocks using a strip-pieced method without Y-seams and without any volcanos in the center of the block. Deb Tucker’s Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool eliminates the need for cutting odd shapes. Plus, you can make 10 different sizes of blocks with the same tool. Phyllis will show you six more variations of LeMoyne Stars that you can create with the tool. Both right- and left-handed instruction will be provided.
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Join Ruth Ann as she teaches you bargello techniques to ensure a successful class. You will enjoy this fun half-day class and are sure to learn something new. Discover the easy process that produces complex-looking results. Create the illusion of curves, motion, and depth with strip-piecing and straight seams.
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Make this beautiful block as a pillow, decorative hanging or as part of a larger project. You will learn some of Vicki’s techniques of bringing wool appliqué to life. Simple fusing, decorative stitches, and cute embellishments as well as Vicki’s own unique way to adding stitching detail to make any appliqué extraordinary. calicopatchdesigns.com

In this class, you will learn how to use the APLIQUICK appliqué method for turned-edge appliqué. Kyra will focus on using the APLIQUICK tools to turn under the edges and make perfectly tuned edge appliqué, creating a beautiful mandala design. This will be done on a 22" x 22" black background fabric.
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This great wallhanging is perfect to display on your wall during the Holiday season! This class is product specific to the APLIQUICK tools and method where you will learn how to get perfectly turned edge appliqué, working on circles, curves, and points finishing into a wonderful Christmas tree! This will be done on 22" X 22" background fabric.
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Learn the basics of drawing 3-D objects on isometric graph paper. Explore coloring and shading options and discover how to use your drawing to create a 3-D quilt, including fabric selection and yardage calculation. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
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Do you feel stuck in a rut? Not sure where to start? This class will increase your free motion library as well as build your confidence. Discover ways to fill in those backgrounds, the negative space, and also how to combine designs.
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Feathers are amazing! They can be stylized in so many ways and they are incredibly versatile. Let Gina show you how to find your own unique style in your feather work. There are a variety of techniques for drafting and stitching feathers that can be used in different applications from block and border motifs to freehand work - experiment with them all! Then explore the exciting world of filler designs, which will make your feathers jump right off the quilt. Gina will show you how to avoid backtracking when an heirloom look is desired and how to select threads and achieve control for intricate work.
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Grids are a great way to layout a quilt design. Learn how to plan ahead so you don't need to break your thread as often! Conquer the basics of how to mark a grid on your quilt and how to travel from point to point to create a stunning quilt.
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Enjoy a day with Laura Heine as you dive into this Flowerfly collage quilt. Laura will show you how she has mastered collage and ensure your project turns out flawless. This kit uses Laura's Color Fusion fabric line which includes beautiful flowers and fun script fabrics!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
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Let Betty Ann take the SCARE out of domestic machine free-motion quilting! Learn the simple basics of machine quilting, along with some tricks and techniques that will get you started on the road to finishing your projects. Explore the different ways to quilt your project, how to easily sandwich it for basting and get the groove of free-motion quilting.

Friendship Rings quilt made the cover of Fons & Porter's Scrap Quilts in Fall 2011 - it is a favorite. Friendship Rings gives the illusion of circles, and provides a chain for your eye to keep moving across the quilt. This 2 block quilt is fun to make. As a bonus we will play with the units from the block to show other possibilities.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
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Fear grids and fills no more! Straight lines can be your best friend. Use grids for rulerwork and as a guide for perfectly-spaced freehand designs. You will gain confidence in producing beautiful crosshatching and unique variations using minimal tools. Learn how to use temporarily marked grids as a guide for spacing beautiful, freehand designs. A variety of unique freehand filler designs will be explored and you will learn how to achieve balance and control in your work.
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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.
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Discover how to free-motion quilt on your domestic machine using a variety of ruler templates. You will come away with fundamental techniques which will lead to successful quilting with rulers. You’ll learn a large variety of designs will be learned in this creative, stress-free class! Don’t miss your chance to gain confidence in your quilting using rulers.
thecopperneedle.com

Discover how to free-motion quilt on your domestic machine using a variety of ruler templates. You will come away with fundamental techniques which will lead to successful quilting with rulers. You’ll learn a large variety of designs will be learned in this creative, stress-free class! Don’t miss your chance to gain confidence in your quilting using rulers.
thecopperneedle.com

Join Ruth Ann as she dives into the world of bargello. She is sure to teach you her tricks to this technique that appears more difficult than it is. The color options are endless in a design of this nature, so come ready to have some fun and learn something new. Create the illusion of curves, motion, and depth with strip-piecing and straight seams.
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This is a beginner/refresher class, perfect for the nay sayers, those that describe it as the dreaded 'A' word, and those that say they do not do hand work. By the end of class, you will LOVE appliqué, guaranteed! You will be confident with templates, overlays, circles, curves, points, and needleturn appliqué. This will set you up for success on your appliqué journey. Original design by Audra Rasnake. Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday. academyofapplique.com

Always wanted to take a mystery class with a laser pre-cut kit...but, didn't want an all day class or a big kit? Well, this is the class you have been waiting for! A half-day class with a smaller kit all cut and waiting for you to come sew and have a great time too. Join Angotti for lots of laughs and a great mystery project.
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Finally, a class that you know you have brought the right things! In this fun-filled class, a kit of cut fabrics is furnished. This class is the most popular class Charlotte offers. It fills quickly and is a SURPRISE in more ways than one. It is a mystery type class. No one gets any hints and yet those who take the class will want to take another. Each class is a different quilt. Rarely are the kits repeated. All kits in class are the same, there is no choice for the students. You will not believe how much you can get done in a class when all the fabric is all ready for you to start sewing. This is a really fun and relaxing class.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
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Mysteries are so much fun, but so is learning how color works and how different units go together. This new class will have all that and more! Each student brings 2 ½" strips that will be exchanged with a group of 20 or more. There will be SO much to work with! Depending on your skill level and how fast you sew, you could actually finish a top in class. Amazing what can happen in a day.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
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In this needleturn appliqué technique class, you will focus on circles, circles, and circles (with stems and template elements thrown in). Want to know how Barbara can make 100 circles in just one hour? Let her show you as you stitch this beautiful block from one of Sue Garman's patterns. Barbara loved this pattern so much that she made this quilt twice using two different colorways. academyofapplique.com

Gotta love a dressed up dog! Make Peter or Polly Purebred Teeny Tiny. Learn Laura’s collage techniques and draw inspiration from your own pooch. You will enjoy this miniature design and have a fun and delightful day in the process. These quilts finish at 16" X 20" and can be mounted on a canvas!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
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You know you have one...and you want to use it, but just how do you get started to productively use your stash? Learn to evaluate your stash and to build it properly. If your stash is a big ole’ bin of scraps, then you need to see how Phyllis organizes her scraps so that she is ready to sew at a moment’s notice. Phyllis will motivate you to not only get your stash organized, but to start using it and appreciate the beauty of the fabric. Come see some of the quilts Phyllis has made using her stash. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
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If you always wanted to get those perfect points from Paper Piecing but ended up frustrated. Well this class is for you! Kyra will be making the Colorado Star and you will learn step by step how to Paper Piece this beautiful star.
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In this class, you will learn proper safety and skills for using rulers. Let your confidence soar as you gain proficiency with ruler use.
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It's all about the stitch. Every appliqué block has one thing in common - the appliqué stitch. Barbara will show you her method using needleturn appliqué. Barbara's classes are always filled with humor. Together you can master this technique using one of Sue Garman's beautiful quilt blocks. Barbara guarantees that you CAN do this!
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This cute decorative pillow is great for any sewing enthusiast. Learn Vicki McCarty's simple techniques for piecing, wool appliqué, and decorative stitches. You are sure to leave inspired and ready to create something of your own and much more!
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As seen in Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine, Something Blue is a fun project embellished with a touch of wool and beads. Learn Vicki McCarty's easy methods for piecing, wool appliquè and bringing her projects to life with embellishments and decorative stitches.
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Learn Laura's strip collage technique while making this awesome 16" X 20" cow! This design may look challenging, but Laura will ensure a fun and informative day making a fun miniature. This piece can be stretched on a canvas if desired!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
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Discover the fundamentals of free-motion quilting using your domestic sewing machine. This class is filled with techniques and exercises which will help you gain the confidence and skills needed to embark on your quilting journey. In addition to learning many beautiful foundational designs which you can continue to build on as you improve, you will learn how to select threads and adjust tension, plus discover ergonomics, practice exercises, and much more! This class is taught in an encouraging, stress-free environment.
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Discover the fundamentals of free-motion quilting using your domestic sewing machine. This class is filled with techniques and exercises which will help you gain the confidence and skills needed to embark on your quilting journey. In addition to learning many beautiful foundational designs which you can continue to build on as you improve, you will learn how to select threads and adjust tension, plus discover ergonomics, practice exercises, and much more! This class is taught in an encouraging, stress-free environment.
thecopperneedle.com

Have you ever looked at the beautiful threads in your quilt shop and thought “I’d have no clue how to use that?” This is the lecture for you! If you’ve experienced frustration when deciding what type of thread to use or how to incorporate decorative or specialty threads, you’re not alone. A Certified Superior Threadologist will teach you about thread, needles, and tension so you can finally get to work with those beautiful threads. Supplies are not required for a lecture, but you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
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In this class, you will use scrap fabric strips to create unique and fun hexagons that are each made up of three diamonds. This is the technique to add to your quiltmaking arsenal of y-seams. Y-seams are easy! Bring your scrap fabric strips to class and let’s create some Tumbling Hexagons!
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Enjoy a morning with Ruth Ann as she dives into the world of triangles. You are sure to leave this half-day class with a wealth of knowledge about 3-D illusions you never even thought of. Create the “wow” illusion of 3-D with vertical rows of equilateral triangles and no Y-seams. Use color and value instead of complicated piecing to give the impression of depth and dimension.
quiltersclinic.com

In this class, you will use the block pictured in this quilt, raw-edge appliqué, and the quilt-as-you-go technique. You will go home with a finished table runner, techniques and pattern for making the twin-sized quilt at home. Enjoy this no-stress class and add several techniques to your quiltmaking arsenal!
nancymcnallyquilts.com

Create a simplified 2-fabric Bargello project. Use a fabulous ombré, an accent fabric, minimal measuring, and straight seams to build a fun, fast, and easy wallhanging.
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In this fun lecture, Charlotte Angotti explores stash adventures and the real reasons we make so many quilts, have so much fabric, and belong to the underground, secret society of quiltmaking. (Really, there are people out there who have no idea there is a quilt shop in their town.) See quilts, hear stories, bring your cameras, and be ready to laugh.
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Learn the basics of collage while making these fun 8" collage collector blocks! Fun, fast, and easy! This class can be for everyone! Laura will give ideas on making a complete quilt, potholder, table runner, and more!
fiberworks-heine.com

Are you interested in wool but not sure where to start? Let Vicki McCarty share her award-winning techniques that bring wool appliqué to life! In this fun and informative lecture, you’ll see how Vicki uses simple tools, decorative stitches, and embellishments to make her wool works of art. Learn Vicki’s unique technique for transforming details from pattern to project. Her patterns and designs have been recognized in many quilting publications, and this lecture will show you why. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
calicopatchdesigns.com

Learn how to take Half-Square Triangles, slice and dice, and switcheroo to create these unique stars. Along with learning how to create the stars, there is a special trick to create the 16-patch found in the middle of the star block. This is all done using 10" square bundle of dark-to-medium color fabrics and yardage for background or light colored fabric. Join Nancy for the morning and make these fun and beautiful stars.
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