Instructor

Murtha, Diane
Diane began as a traditional quilter in the late 90’s, gradually modifying patterns and gravitating to art quilts, specifically participating in art quilt challenges. Her quilts are included in 5 published books and multiple special exhibits traveling the country, including Houston’s International Quilt Festival. Diane retired in 2016 after a 32-year career as a Department of Army civilian and now has time to be more creative and explore quilting on even more new levels! Diane and her husband, Tim currently live in Iowa. They are certified foster parents and enjoy RV-ing.

Instructor Workshops

Modified Quilt As You Go, #38520

Quilting/Finishing
Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Roosevelt II
Murtha, Diane
All Levels
$70
Optional kit is available

Think of this technique as two-step quilting. This class yields perfect quilted blocks embellished with a variety of appliqué options, then assembled. Quilting through each block and batting individually makes quilting easy for both new and experienced quilters alike – no bulk or awkward struggling with a large sandwiched quilt. A great project for increasing accuracy, as well as small space quilting, like retreats! Add backing fabric and the second step quilting and you are done. Make any size quilt and appliqué in endless options.

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Husqvarna Viking / Sew-a-Lot Classroom Sponsor

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Perfect Fantastic 3-D Flowers, #34501

Fiber Art
Friday, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Kennedy Room
Murtha, Diane
All Levels
$70

Want to make a wallhanging or art quilt pop? Embellish your quilt with 3-D petals and leaves. In this class, you will use floral wire to make 3-D elements creating a very exciting flower. Class Project size is approx. 12x12

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BERNINA

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Quilt As You Go Hexies: Easy EPP by Machine, #38515

Quilting/Finishing
Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
McKinley Room
Murtha, Diane
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Like the look of traditional English Paper Piecing but don't want to do all that hand sewing? Try this class! Everything is done by machine. Your project can be as big or small as you like. It still can be sewn by hand if you chose. Everyone loves this class!

dianelmurtha.com

Janome

 

Sold Out

Modified Quilt As You Go, #38520

Murtha, Diane
Thursday
Roosevelt II

Think of this technique as two-step quilting. This class yields perfect quilted blocks embellished with a variety of appliqué options, then assembled. Quilting through each block and batting individually makes quilting easy for both new and experienced quilters alike – no bulk or awkward struggling with a large sandwiched quilt. A great project for increasing accuracy, as well as small space quilting, like retreats! Add backing fabric and the second step quilting and you are done. Make any size quilt and appliqué in endless options.

dianelmurtha.com

Husqvarna Viking / Sew-a-Lot Classroom Sponsor

Perfect Fantastic 3-D Flowers, #34501

Murtha, Diane
Friday
Kennedy Room

Want to make a wallhanging or art quilt pop? Embellish your quilt with 3-D petals and leaves. In this class, you will use floral wire to make 3-D elements creating a very exciting flower. Class Project size is approx. 12x12

dianelmurtha.com

BERNINA

Quilt As You Go Hexies: Easy EPP by Machine, #38515

Murtha, Diane
Thursday
McKinley Room

Like the look of traditional English Paper Piecing but don't want to do all that hand sewing? Try this class! Everything is done by machine. Your project can be as big or small as you like. It still can be sewn by hand if you chose. Everyone loves this class!

dianelmurtha.com

Janome