25 Years of Tips and Tricks, #441806
Having been a quilter for more than 25 years, and spending a lot of that time in Guild meetings, quilt shows, and workshops across two continents, Judi has picked up a host of tips and tricks for making patchwork and quilting easier, faster, or simply better. As a qualified quilt judge, she also shares some issues that judges often see, but are easily rectified. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
A Garden to DYE For - Itajime Fabric Dyeing, #444506
A modern twist on an ancient textile art, we will use Itajime shibori to create a fun-filled garden full of inspiration. Each student will receive a special set of high-quality acrylic itajime templates, designed just for this workshop. Intriguing shapes for centers, petals, and borders create a big, bold, and graphic indigo garden. These pretty posies are perfect on their own, or make great backgrounds for quilting, embroidery, beading - however they spark your creativity!
ABC 1-2-3 to FMQ! (Free-Motion Quilting), #448540
BERNINA Q Series - SIT DOWN machines provided. Have you always wanted to free-motion quilt but were too anxious to do so? Join Sarah in this hands-on workshop and be liberated with free-motion quilting! With a bit of humor and a lot of encouragement, she will take you through a series of designs that are both simple yet highly effective on your quilt tops. By the end of the workshop, you will feel more comfortable and brave with a variety of shapes and designs in different sizes. You will be working on and sharing a BERNINA Q20/Q16 with a partner. Use each other for feedback and to bounce around quilting ideas. Two people per machine.
All-Star Review, #STAR
An Evening with Cindy Seitz-Krug (40th Anniversary Tribute), #CINDY
Join renowned heirloom quilter Cindy Seitz-Krug as she helps commemorate the American Quilter’s Society’s 40th Anniversary. From her beginnings as an award-winning contestant to her current stature as an international instructor and judge, Cindy's journey has been a source of inspiration. In an enchanting evening, Cindy will weave through the fabric of time, sharing cherished memories of her award-winning quilts, her enduring connection with AQS, and the delightful moments she's shared with fellow quilters, judges, and instructors. Discover how Cindy's collaboration with AQS has shaped her remarkable journey. For the past 15 years, Cindy has been an invaluable part of the AQS family, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with the beauty of Cindy's quilts and the timeless memories she has graciously shared.
Art of Quilting Henna Tattoos on the Longarm, #448546
Learn how to quilt beautiful freehand henna tattoo designs on the longarm. These intricate, traditional Mehndi designs will add spice to the background of any quilt. Fast and easy to quilt, these designs will quickly become addictive. You will love these fancy and elegant motifs and be amazed at how easy they are to quilt with hardly any marking. These complicated looking designs are actually easy to master and suitable for all levels of quilters both longarm and domestic. Two people per machine.
Back Baste Appliqué Basics, #443500
Fall in love with appliqué done the easy way. Using the back baste method means there will be no marks on the front of your project to worry about covering up or erasing. Learn how to stitch smooth curves and sharp points as you work on a pre-marked block.
Be Inspired to Try Something New, #441801
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.
Becoming a Fiber Artist, #441803
We all start somewhere – from seeing that first quilt to becoming a quilting instructor/fiber artist. Marge discusses the inspirations for quilt designs and her artistic process of turning an idea into a quilt. This presentation is peppered with lots of quilts, from her early quilts to her current quilts as well as the stories behind them. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Beginning Longarm Quilting on the Longarm (First Offering), #448140w
New to longarm quilting and not sure where to start? This workshop will take the fear out of using your machine. It’s easy to be overwhelmed with the thought of buying a longarm and learning how to use your new, 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 introduction to longarming that will have you up and quilting in no time! Kris takes 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, common tension issues, and more. Kris’s stress-free approach will have you feeling confident and excited to start playing. One person per machine. Same course as #448141t. Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Beginning Longarm Quilting on the Longarm (Second Offering), #448141t
New to longarm quilting and not sure where to start? This workshop will take the fear out of using your machine. It’s easy to be overwhelmed with the thought of buying a longarm and learning how to use your new, 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 introduction to longarming that will have you up and quilting in no time! Kris takes 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, common tension issues, and more. Kris’s stress-free approach will have you feeling confident and excited to start playing. One person per machine. Same course as #448140w. Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Charm Pack Club, #444102w
Let's Dye a Charm Pack! This productive and fun class is a great way to learn about printmaking using corn dextrin and potato dextrin. Each student will receive a pack of stencils, perfect for quilt patterns! We will learn about resists, dye paint, and you can count on a "solidish" companion for each print! Once you see your Killer Charm Pack Stash, you will be Dyeing to Cut It! Registration for this workshop includes show admission for Wednesday.
Create a Coiled Rope Fabric Basket, #449520t
Use a length of clothesline and strips of fabric to create an heirloom-quality basket! The unique wrapping tool simplifies and accelerates the process, and the technique covers two handle types, three ways to end, and multiple embellishment ideas. Ample ideas will be shared for a variety of basket shapes. This project is the perfect use for your scrap fabrics. Design an organizer for your remote controls, a cute Easter basket, or a holiday cardholder - the possibilities are endless! Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Curved Piecing with After the Rain, #447509
Curve, smerve. Get the beauty of curved piecing without ever stitching a curved seam. Tammy Silvers' charming blossoms are created with her faux curved piecing technique! Let Tammy make curves quick and easy. You’ll enjoy this easy take on the traditional Drunkard’s Path block. And we will tackle a partial seam as well! Two in one – how great is that?! While you won't complete the project in the workshop, you'll walk away with a great grasp of the technique.
Curved Piecing with Garden Stroll, #447510
Curves? No problem! Get the beauty of curved piecing without ever stitching a curved seam. Create three large blooms quickly AND easily with Tammy’s faux curved piecing technique! Let Tammy make curves quick and easy. You’ll enjoy this easy take on the traditional pumpkin seed block. You'll walk away with a great grasp of the technique and most, if not all, of the table runner top completed.
Dazzling Diamond Designs, #448521
Who doesn’t love diamonds? But when you create beautiful grid-based quilting designs with a diamond grid as your foundation, you can take your quilts to a whole new level of beauty! You will be amazed at how simple these diamond designs are to accomplish, and Cindy’s positive attitude and easy-going teaching method will help you create several lovely dazzling diamond designs.
Dimensional Thread Painting - Floral Basics, #444501
Want to learn Thread Painting on floral appliqué motifs but you think it is too hard? Joyce often hears students say, “I am not creative! Can my machine do this?” Yes, you are creative, and yes, you can do this on your domestic sewing machine!!! Working from Joyce’s Newest Book, Thread Painting As You Go, you will begin a quilting sampler of three designs: leaves, lilies, and cosmos. Learn the proper steps of Dimensional Thread Painting, a fun and creative technique. Explore the various thread selections, and learn how to set up your machine for stitching techniques with free-motion quilting of zig zag and straight stitching. See the fabric come to life as you sew and layer the threads on top of your design. You will use thread as paint, sewing with different types of threads and color combinations. Learn how to create interesting texture and dimension for your quilting sampler. You will leave with a full knowledge of Dimensional Thread Painting and create a one of kind piece of art!
Dimensional Thread Painting - with Hydrangea and Goldfinch Panel, #444502
Learn the basics of Dimensional Thread Painting and embellishment on this beautiful Hydrangea with Goldfinch wallhanging. Explore the steps, prep work, and process of raw-edge appliqué prior to the actual thread painting. Then, move on to Dimensional Thread Painting using free-motion zig zag and straight stitching. See the fabric come to life as you sew and layer the threads on top of your design adding shading, highlights, texture, and definition. You will use thread as paint while sewing with different types of threads and color combinations.
Dimensional Thread Painting with Hummingbird Panel, #444101f
Want to learn Dimensional Thread Painting but you think it is too hard? In this workshop, you will start with a beautiful panel to create a piece of art! Learn the steps of Dimensional Thread Painting, a fun and creative technique. Explore the various thread selections, setting up your machine for stitching techniques with free-motion quilting using zig zag and straight stitching. See the fabric come to life as you sew and layer the threads on top of your design. Use thread as paint while sewing with different types of threads and color combinations. Learn how to create interesting texture and dimension for your quilting projects. You will leave with a full knowledge of Dimensional Thread Painting and create a one of kind piece of art! Techniques taught include: Dimensional Thread Painting, crystal embellishment, blocking, squaring a quilt, and more! Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Dimensional Thread Painting with Orange Zinnia Panel, #444100w
Want to learn Dimensional Thread Painting but you think it is too hard? In this workshop, you will begin with an exclusive digitally printed panel to create a piece of art! You will learn the steps of Dimensional Thread Painting, a fun and creative technique, while exploring various thread selections. Using zig zag and straight stitches, you’ll see the fabric come to life as you sew and layer the threads on top of your design. Learn how to create interesting texture and dimension for your quilting projects. You will leave with a full knowledge of Dimensional Thread Painting and create a one of kind piece of art! Techniques taught include: Dimensional Thread Painting, crystal embellishment, blocking, squaring a quilt, and more! Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Doodle Quilting, #448522
Join Judi for a few hours of quilting fun learning to make new patterns in beautiful shapes. Choose an apple, pear, maple leaf, or sailboat shape, then stitch around it, divide it up, and fill it with different quilting patterns. The small, packed designs hide a multitude of mistakes while helping you practice new quilting designs. This technique is easier than it looks and is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced quilters. Judi also shares lots of great hints and tips along the way. You will also have the opportunity to practice the patterns before committing them to your chosen design. By the end of the workshop, you will have a lovely wallhanging and be ready to tackle free-motion quilting at home!
Easy Grid Designs, #448523
Learn four different easy and beautiful grid-based quilting designs as you work on a pretty mini wholecloth quilt. You're sure to love these fabulous designs, and you will find so many places to use them in your quilts! Cindy's easygoing manner of teaching will boost your confidence and help you to master your machine quilting skills.
Embellishment - Deck the Halls, #446501
Deck the Halls, not with boughs of holly, but with a bough of fir and hanging Christmas baubles. Create your own unique wall hanging that will be treasured for years to come. The technique easily adapts to make place mats, postcards, and more. Machine embroidery thread and a thread painting technique will be used to create your own fir bough from which to “hang” bonded baubles. Your kit includes everything you need – fabric for background, backing, and binding; batting; a choice of prepared baubles; along with metallic and machine embroidery threads. There will even be a titanium topstitch needle included – you will be amazed at the difference it makes to your stitching!
EQ8: Borders and Sashing, #449500
Are your borders simply boring? Do you just slap on strips of fabric to add length and width to your quilt? Is your sashing simple? Take your borders from blah to beautiful and your sashing from sad to stunning with the built-in tools in EQ8. This fun workshop explores a variety of borders and border styles from pieced, Flying Geese, appliqué, checkerboard, and more. Use borders to jazz up a panel or medallion quilt. Discover creative sashing with pieced blocks and clever design ideas. Your quilts are limited only by your imagination. NOTE: This workshop moves at a faster pace than beginner EQ8 workshops. PC and Mac Users welcome.
EQ8: Designing Modern Quilts, #449501
Learn EQ8 in the modern style. Design fresh, free-style quilts with surprising variations. Discover alternate grid work, asymmetry, negative space, minimalism, and re-interpreted traditional blocks. Expand your creativity with Serendipity tools, as well as drawing and editing blocks. Discover fun new ways to design creative, fresh, and modern quilts. The perfect follow-up to any EQ8 beginner workshop.
EQ8: I Want to Learn More, #449102t
Take the next step learning EQ8. Learn to draw or edit your own blocks to place in your quilt creations. Explore appliqué and stencils, and understand the three layers of the quilt in EQ8. Take a deep dive into borders and Auto Borders. Create personal libraries, use text and photos, and explore free-form quilt settings. By the end of the workshop, you will have the confidence to design your own beautiful blocks and quilts. Windows and Mac users welcome. Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
EQ8: Kick Start, #449502
Are you brand new to EQ8? This is the perfect workshop to get to know your exciting new quilt design software. Explore the workspace and start designing quilts right away! EQ8 is your virtual design wall – use it to try out exciting color combinations. Estimate fabric yardage quickly, and print blocks and rotary cutting charts to get started right away. Workshop nicely paced for beginners. Windows and Mac users welcome. Please note: This workshop is designed for brand new EQ8 users and is focused on EQ8 basics. If you have taken the full day beginner workshop, this workshop covers similar topics.
EQ8: Start at the Beginning, #449100w
Build your EQ confidence! Tour the workspace and begin designing a variety of beautiful quilt styles. Search the EQ8 libraries for the perfect block or fabric to turn your quilt designs into reality. You can even add fabrics from your own stash. Learn how to print yardage estimates, rotary cutting charts, and more. Nicely paced and encouraging workshop for those who want to understand and practice the basics. Windows and Mac users welcome. Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Even Faster: Speed Piecing Techniques, #447511
Speed piecing techniques work with scrappy quilts too! Explore color theory and color relationships to organize your scraps or a mix of fabrics, and then dive into all the tips and tricks for maximizing speed piecing while maintaining accuracy. We’ll explore how colors relate to each other and how tone, tint, and shade impact what goes together. Then, hone your rotary cutting and piecing skills while making blocks that can be pieced into a table mat or used as the beginning of a large quilt.
Evolution of a Seamstress, #441808
Follow Jaymi Horne's fascinating journey from creating custom wedding gowns to quiltmaking and pattern design. Discover valuable insights drawn from Jaymi's role as a Certified Instructor and member of the Education Department for Legit Kits. Gain a deeper understanding of the lessons learned throughout this inspiring quilting adventure.
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Fabric Mania: 10 Ways to Craft Custom Fabric, #441805
Have you ever wanted to transform a piece of dull fabric into something original and luminous? Joyce will show you 10 unique media techniques for creating printed and colored images on materials from silk to cotton to polyester. You will learn about five different mediums and how to apply them with various tools and layering stencils. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Fabric, Friends & Fun Night, #FFFN
Join us for an enchanting evening filled with quilting-inspired games that promise laughter, camaraderie, and plenty of quilting fun. Hosted by the delightful Michelle Renee Hiatt, this special event is tailor-made for quilters seeking a night of socializing and merriment. Enjoy quilting games and connect with fellow quilters. Secure your spot for a memorable evening of quilted delight!
Fabulous Fills for Modern Quilts, #448121t
The negative space in modern quilts is often the focal point of the quilt, so join Cindy in learning some easy and beautiful modern fills. These background quilting designs add interest and texture to your modern quilt, and traditional quilts as well! Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Fancy Feathers & Frills, #448542
BERNINA Q Series - SIT DOWN machines provided. Do you want to feel comfortable quilting feathers and learn how to achieve perfect continuous (formal) feathers? In this workshop, learn how to use rulers, stencils, and other items to help fit and form your feather work. Join Sarah as she helps you use many ruler shapes and stencils to create dazzling feathers on your quilt tops. From blocks and borders to custom motifs, you will leave this workshop more comfortable stitching numerous plume types, many spine variations, and the ability to create your own unique feather designs. Check out Sarah's lead-in workshop, Fun Feather Foundations, to refresh yourself on feather basics before taking this workshop. Two people per machine.
Fantastic Fiber Embellishments, 449540
Add a spark of color, texture, and bling to your next art quilt, table runner, or fashion accessory. Learn multiple techniques using fibers and fabrics you already have in your stash to create flowers, headbands, hair clips, bags, wall decor, brooches, and baby room decor. You will use sari silk ribbon, specialty yarns, metallic thread, rick rack, ribbon, burlap, tee shirts, beads, buttons, and so much more. Leave with an array of small completed projects and the skills create more.
Feathered Star Finesse, #447102t
Discover all the secrets to successfully piecing a Feathered Star block with no y-seams! Discover Sarah’s secrets for making all those pieces fit together accurately. With its large center square, this block is perfect to use as a setting block for those small sampler blocks you’ve collected - or make a whole quilt of feathered stars! Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Forget Me Not Butterfly, #449523
Learn Linda’s techniques for working with ink pencils and ink blocks. Learn how to paint, blend, and shade your Forget Me Not Butterfly. Make it your own signature masterpiece! The best part – the colored circles and dots are already in color, printed on fabric. Linda, an experienced painter and quilt instructor, will guide you every step of the way. In this immersive workshop, you’ll learn her expert techniques for creating stunning botanical art that captures the delicate beauty of the Forget Me Not Butterfly. Linda’s nurturing approach ensures you won’t miss a beat. She’ll be by your side, unraveling each stroke and technique, making sure your masterpiece blossoms. Linda’s passion for art is contagious. Her studio buzzes with creativity, and her students leave transformed.
FPP with Legit Kits for Hazy Hills, #447514
Increase your Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) skills while making the next quilt in this exclusive Hazy Hills series workshop! Learn about the revolutionary block approach created by Legit Kits, as well as tips and tricks for frustration-free sewing. There are no curves or Y seams involved, and no special tools required! You’ll work on the workshop-exclusive Hazy Hills mini quilt and leave with the confidence to finish the quilt on your own! Learn how Foundation Paper Piecing can be easy and enjoyable and apply the skills you learn in class to any FPP pattern!
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Freezing Your Backsides: Ice Dyeing, #444505
Explore the infinite possibilities for dyeing your quilt backs in this fun and exciting variation of snow and ice dyeing. After a discussion of design elements and color selections, each student will fold and dye one wide-width Ice Dyed Mandala measuring 104” square.
From Funky to Formal on the Longarm, #448547
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 workshop. 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. Two people per machine.
Frustration Free Quilting, #441807
Don't throw you hands up in frustration next time you sit down to quilt! Cindy has all the answers to the common problems that domestic machine quilters face. She's been teaching domestic machine quilting for 25 years, and she's got the answers you're looking for! Cindy is also an award-winning quilter, so her solutions to common problems are tried and true. This lecture is geared toward domestic machine quilters, but longarmers will benefit from these tips and tricks as well. So spend an hour with Cindy and you'll gain priceless knowledge for successful quilting. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Fun Feather Foundations, #448541
BERNINA Q Series - SIT DOWN machines provided. Are you new to quilting or comfortable with basic free-motion quilting and now want to add a few feathers to your quilt tops? Join Sarah as she takes you through a handful of feather motifs and styles that work well together and can be customized to each individual's likes and abilities. This workshop will have you both drawing and working on the machine to determine your personal feather style as well as learning various techniques to create feather motifs. Consider taking Sarah's next workshop, Fancy Feathers & Frills, to continue building onto your feather foundations. Two people per machine.
Fussy Cutting & Y-Seam Success, #447507
Learn how to showcase those intricate designs that you hate to cut up while mastering y-seams. Make a Summer Song block in the workshop while Sarah shares all of her tips and tricks on how to isolate motifs and then cut repeats of them to feature within a block.
Guided Improv Mariner's Compass Star, #447508
Get ready to have some fun while you create an awesome Mariner’s Compass style block that uses an easy technique that marries improv piecing and traditional blocks for amazing results! Let Tammy show you her unique Compass Star guided improv technique to create lovely, long, and sharply pointed stars, or compass blocks, with no paper piecing or templates required. All you need to do is relax and enjoy the slightly wonky Compass Star as you work on your project!
Guided Improv Points with Pointed Comments, #447501
Get the look of improvisational piecing with just a bit of guidance so that you can repeat the results over and over again! Lovely sharp points and long diamonds are easy and possible with this technique. Pointed Comments has a fun mid-century modern vibe, and in this workshop, you'll learn the fun guided improv technique, as well as how to create a layered effect with your piecing. The table runner/banner size project is quick and easy (most quilters get approximately 2/3 of the project completed during the workshop) and is beginner friendly.
Hexagons by Machine, #447512
Everyone loves the look of hexies, and they are enjoying a big revival in popularity. Now is your time to join in! This fun little quilt is stitched completely on the sewing machine. We will start with a quick chat on needles and thread, then move on to making hexies and considering different layouts. Later, we will discuss quilting and finishing options. There are lots of variations to choose from, and you will be amazed at how simply a beautiful hexie quilt can come together on a machine!
Improvisational Modern Dresden Plate, #447503
Learn how to piece improvisational Dresden Plate blocks! In this technique workshop, you will learn how to piece the substrate so the wedges are varied in length, different ways to cut the wedges, and how to piece the wedges together into circles. Marge will also go over layouts and how to work with the circle blocks. Learn the technique, make at least one block, and know the options of how to combine blocks together. This is an incredibly versatile and innovative technique with many exciting variations to explore.
Learn to Love Hand Piecing, #447500
Discover all the tips and tricks for hand piecing success. From marking shapes to the best notions, and from accurate even stitches to successfully tackling y-seams, Sarah shares all the secrets that will have you carrying a hand piecing project everywhere. The pattern is buildable, so start small and then make the project any size you desire.
Magnificent Lemoyne Stars, #447505
Take your Lemoyne Stars to the next level with these magnificent Majesty Lemoyne Stars. In this technique building workshop, learn how to utilize Studio 180 Design’s Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star® and Tucker Trimmer III® to make fantastic Majesty Lemoyne Stars. With this process and the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool, you will be able to strip pieces and oversize the units to increase the speed, accuracy, and enjoyment when making this Lemoyne Star variation. You can elect to make a few blocks in the workshop to learn the technique, or complete the optional table runner included in the handout. Additionally, Michelle will bring other patterns that utilize this fantastic block in case you just can’t stop making them! Take your skills to the next level!
Micro Quilting Magnificence, #448544
BERNINA Q Series - SIT DOWN machines provided. Add dimension, interest, and personality to your quilt design with micro quilting! Feel the difference between different stitch regulation settings, and experiment with many designs as you stitch miniature in this workshop. From micro stippling, pebbles, radiator coils, and more, Sarah will help you navigate through the many miniature options and also combine average-sized designs with micro quilting to achieve a stunning finished result. Just like handwriting, everyone's micro quilting will have its own unique variations, so there's no wrong way to achieve your micro quilted signature. We’ll also discuss and demonstrate how thread can impact and change the appearance of your quilting. Two people per machine.
Mini Whimsical Bicycle Art Quilt, #444104f
Create a Mini Whimsical Bicycle art quilt while learning skills to use in future projects. Hone your paper piecing skills with the freezer paper technique that finishes with no paper to pick off. Learn easy peasy turned-edge appliqué using bias tape makers, raw-edge appliqué, and couching. Kit includes everything you need to complete the quilt top. Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Modern Log Cabin, #447506
Make a traditional quilt block, the Log Cabin, in a non-traditional way. Free-form cutting allows you to control the look and design of the quilt blocks. Decisions on the next color and strip size/shape are made as the block is built. No need to have a plan; in fact, you will be more creative without one! Just pick a strip and sew! Marge covers free-form cutting, liberated sewing, or sew-as-you-go, as well as design and composition.
Modern Quilting: Negative Space on the Longarm, #448549
Unsure what to quilt on all those lovely negative spaces on modern quilts? In this workshop, Kris walks you through the basics of how to pick the best designs for your quilts. She covers dividing up the negative spaces into workable sections and how to quilt multiple designs suitable for modern quilts. Everything you need to know to make quilting your modern quilt a breeze. Two people per machine.
Modern Walking Foot Quilting, #448102f
You can do so much innovative quilting JUST with your walking foot! Marge shares her method of quilting with your walking foot that involves little or no marking but still results in spectacular quilting. Begin with the basics, such as batting choices, thread, needles, and how to secure the quilting stitches. Then, start quilting with straight lines and move to curved quilting lines and spirals on the practice quilt sandwiches. For both the straight line and curved quilting, Marge offers many designs and variations you can use to great effect, and she shares some of her quilts as examples, including “Burst” which received a Best Machine Quilting (Frameless) award. This workshop will change the way you think about your walking foot! Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
My Artful Journey into Quilting with Panels, #441804
In this open and inspiring talk, Joyce shares how she started in quilting, which led her to creating Art Quilts with Thread Painting, giving her lots of great ideas about how to use panels as Art Quilts. You’ll leave inspired to try something new with your quilting! Joyce will show you her before-and-after Art Quilts featuring panels. Explore ways panels can be used for your personal projects. With a little embellishing and/or thread painting on fabric, a simple panel soon becomes a piece of art. Learn how to prepare the panel for a project, and how to use thread painting to create layers of thread to achieve different effects on your quilts. Then, add embellishments with ribbon, markers, paint, crystals, and more. The end result is unique and one of a kind – even with a panel! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Painted Coneflowers and the Joyful Bee, #449122t
Join Linda in her cozyworkshop, where creativity blooms like coneflowers in spring. In this delightful workshop, you’ll learn to breathe life into fabric, crafting a small garden of coneflowers. And what’s a garden without a bee? A happy little pollinator will flit alongside your blossoms. Discover layering techniques, shading mastery, and the art of botanical storytelling—all on fabric. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, Linda ensures your petals and bee come alive. Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Painted Ladybugs, #449521
Embark on a whimsical journey with Linda as your guide. In this enchanting workshop, you’ll learn to breathe life into delicate ladybugs using ink pencils and a touch of fabric paint. Transform your ladybugs’ wings, adding vibrancy and depth. Each stroke is a brush of enchantment. Linda’s classroom is a haven of inspiration. Explore layering, shading, and capturing their charming essence—all with the humble ink pencil. Fellow artists become kindred spirits, and creativity dances in the air.
Painted Sunflower, #449524
Step into Linda’s vibrant classroom, where creativity knows no bounds. In this captivating workshop, Linda, a talented artist and nurturing instructor, will lead you through an exploration of ink pencils and fabric paint. Linda’s expertise will unlock the secrets of ink pencils. From delicate strokes to bold flourishes, you’ll learn how to breathe life into your fabric canvas. Explore texture, blend hues, and create captivating backgrounds. Your fabric will transform into a canvas of dreams. Brace yourself—the bug is contagious! As you blend ink and paint on fabric, you’ll feel the spark of inspiration.
Painted Zinnias, #449522
Learn to paint and blend with fabric paints and Ink pencils on your painted whole-cloth quilt top. Learn how to blend colors, add shading, and create little details. Zinnias, those vibrant and cheerful flowers, will be the stars of your quilt. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this Painted Zinnias project is perfect for exploring fabric painting. So grab your brushes, unleash your creativity, and let those zinnias bloom!
Perfect Points with Christmas Cactus, #447100t
Master the perfect points of the beautiful Christmas Cactus blossoms. Learn the basic steps to paper piecing and be on your way to your first paper pieced quilt project! This blooming beauty finishes up quickly and is the perfect table topper or wallhanging. Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Quilted in a Flash, #448520
You may love to free-motion quilt yourself, or you may find it easier and more effective to “quilt by checkbook” and send tops to be longarm quilted. But what can you do with charity quilts, baby quilts for your neighbors’ relatives, or other times when you may not want to spend a lot of time or money to get a quilt finished? Judi shows you how to use the walking foot on your domestic sewing machine, combined with straight or decorative stitches, to create a host of easy designs that help you get quilts finished faster and easier than you ever imagined! You may even find that you like the look of this quilting style so much that you want to use it for all your quilts. This is her most popular workshop!
Rad Ombre, #444103t
Perfect Ombre results every time with my Ombre- the easy way technique! No more bending and twisting and touching your toes! Learn a whole new way to dye fabric with Cindy's innovative Drip Rig, and enjoy adding beautiful light to dark ombre's, color to color blends, and radiant center out ombre's in this highly productive stash building class! Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
RULE Your Quilt!, #448543
BERNINA Q Series - SIT DOWN machines provided. Are you ready to add the structured look of quilting with rulers to your quilt tops? Perhaps you want to mix and match free-motion quilting designs with perfect lines, arcs, and waves? This is the workshop for you! Sarah will guide you through hands-on quilting utilizing basic straight edge, curve, and wave rulers to create crosshatch, arcs, and more! Whether you're new to using rulers or simply want to hone your skills, you will leave the workshop with an abundance of ideas, encouragement, and motivation to add ruler quilting to your repertoire! Two people per machine.
Scrap Bash: Diamond Romance, #447504
Fall in love with diamonds! Let’s use up all those leftover strips and strings from previous projects and turn them into a fantastic quilt! Improvisationally pieced rectangles make light and dark diamonds when placed together. This results in a visually graphic layout and with very little cutting and prep so we can get right to the fun. In this half-day workshop, you’ll learn the technique of string piecing rectangles while making 4-8 blocks in the workshop. This could be your new favorite scrap quilt!
Seeing Double, #441802
Ever wonder what would this quilt look like if you made it in another color way? If you used plaids and stripes instead of florals? Well, Tammy can't tell you what EVERY quilt would look like, but you can explore some practical examples together! In a fun format, Tammy compares quilts made in florals versus batiks, reproduction fabrics versus crisp modern prints, brights versus pastels. Gather inspiration and insight into the choices for your next project! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Sketchbook Quilting, #448545
BERNINA Q Series - SIT DOWN machines provided. Sketchbook Quilting is Sarah's approachable, uninhibited, "no rules" style of free-motion quilting. In this fun hands-on workshop, you will become more comfortable with drawing your own style of free-motion designs and seeing them come to life on the fabric. You’ll turn these designs into multiple groupings and combinations by building off the foundation pieces Sarah will teach. In doing so, you’ll be ready to create your own set of personal go-to designs, practice fillers, and also develop the muscle memory of drawing the doodles. Each BERNINA Q20/Q16 will accommodate two students to share and to practice transferring the sketchbook doodles to the quilt top. Sarah will also show you how to use a variety of rulers and stencils to help create basic shapes and line guides for the doodling. This workshop will teach and encourage you to quilt without rules, thus making each finished quilt unique to your personal style and abilities. Two people per machine.
Starry Constellation Quilt, #447101t
Create a unique constellation by making your choice of star blocks in different sizes, then scatter your own design across the quilt top. Judi will focus on ways to improve accuracy so that the small blocks look good, and she will provide lots of star designs for inspiration. This project appeals to both traditional and modern quilters, and is suitable for quilters of all levels. You can create designs based on simple patterns or more challenging ones. A great variety of fabric styles and colors are suitable, so let your creativity shine! The workshop sample measures 44" x 60", but you can make the quilt in any shape or size you desire. Don't want to make a whole quilt? Just bring scraps and work through the exercises to improve your piecing skills. Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Stitching Life's Canvas: A Quilter's Odyssey, #441800
Join Linda on an enchanting voyage through her world of quilts—a journey that transcends fabric and stitches. In “Stitching Life’s Canvas,” we’ll explore how Linda’s quilts evolved, drawing inspiration from diverse sources:
1. Wanderlust Threads: Linda’s quilts mirror her extensive travels across the globe. Each stitch tells a story—a memory from a bustling market in Turkey, balconies in Milan,Italy or Pandas in Washington DC’s zoo.
2. Fairy Tale Stitches: Childhood fairytales wove magic into Linda’s heart. Now, she spins her own tales in fabric, creating quilts that whisper secrets of enchanted forests, brave knights, and mythical creatures.
3. Doodles Unleashed: From idle sketches to vibrant coloring book pages, Linda’s doodles blossomed into intricate quilt designs. Explore the whimsical patterns that emerged from her playful imagination.
4. Tapestry of Bias: Bias tape—unassuming yet transformative. Linda’s keen eye spotted its potential everywhere: on city streets, in vintage shops, and along winding trails. She celebrates bias tape’s versatility and ingenuity.
5. Appliqué and Paintbrush: Linda’s dual passions collide in her quilts. Witness the fusion of delicate appliqué blooms and bold brushstrokes—a harmonious dance of fabric and color.
Throughout this lecture, Linda’s entertaining anecdotes, infectious humor, and unwavering positivity will leave you inspired. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a curious novice, prepare to see life through the kaleidoscope of Linda’s quilts.
Successful Machine Quilting: Basics and Beyond!, #448120w
This workshop is designed for beginning machine quilters, but is guaranteed to teach even skilled machine quilters a thing or two about successfully quilting your quilts. You'll learn about threads, needles, batting, walking foot quilting, EXTENSIVE free-motion quilting, three types of feathers, and, most importantly, how to handle large quilts on your home sewing machine. Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
The Magic and Mysteries of Ice Dyeing, #441809
Cindy Lohbeck is the master at ice dyeing, having taught thousands in her classes over the last 15 years. She had developed a few tricks along the way that she is ready to share in a lecture. Come and watch the folds she is famous for, her unusual dyeing process, and several exciting reveals as Cindy tells all in this visual and entertaining lecture.
Threaducation 101, #441810
An insightful lecture dedicated to the fundamentals and intricacies of thread. Expect detailed explanations about thread material types, weight and guidance on thread selection. There are plenty of samples shown throughout the class plus many hints and tips along the way!
Threaducation, #448548
BERNINA Q Series - SIT DOWN machines provided. Have you ever said, "My machine doesn't like that thread?" or "I can only quilt with XYZ thread?" Then this is the workshop for you to learn about different weights of thread for quilting. Education is key, and Sarah will explain the uses and finished effects of different thread weights, as well as cotton, metallic, water-soluble, and monofilament fibers, in this hands-on workshop. Sarah also covers thread basics, including information on weight and ply, spool positioning, needle recommendations, and tension settings. She will offer helpful tips and tricks, then share projects and photos aimed to inspire and expand your use of threads. You will be sharing a BERNINA Q16/20 sit-down longarm machine in this hands-on workshop. The skills taught in this workshop are transferable to your home domestic sewing machine. Two people per machine.
Triangle Busters, #447502
Grab your scraps (or a treasured bundle) and a background print to hone your Flying Geese and Half Square Triangle skills. Learn all the tips to organize and sew controlled scrappy quilts efficiently and accurately while perfecting your piecing skills. Make a few blocks during the workshop and finish as a wallhanging or continue on for a full-sized quilt at home.
VIP Quilt Exhibit Tour, #TOUR
Join Michelle Renee Hiatt and Michelle Thompson for an inspirational guided quilt tour. In the peace and quiet, before the show opens to the public, enjoy an up-close viewing of the award-winning quilts and Special Exhibits. Hear the background of the quilts, ask questions, and capture up-close photographs before the crowds arrive. Be the first to witness the amazing quilts on display in this inspirational exploration! Don't miss the chance to be the first to witness the extraordinary quilts on display, turning this experience into a memory to cherish!
Wonky Sunshine Stars, #447513
C’mon, let’s get happy with these sunny stars! A small wonky star inside a larger wonky star forms the center of the quilt and then a sparkling border of more brilliant stars. Improvisational piecing the star point results in each star being unique and engaging. This quilt will be sure to brighten your mood and/or house. In the workshop, we will make the star in a star center. You will have a handout to help you complete the quilt at home.
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