Instructor

Sassaman, Jane
Jane began quilting in 1980. Since then, her graphic quilts have been shown in many national and international exhibits. Her quilt “Willow” was named as One of the One Hundred Best American Quilts of the 20th Century. Jane is also the author of The Quilted Garden, Patchwork Sassaman Style, and Color My Garden. Jane’s love for historic decorative arts can be seen in all facets of her work, but it is especially evident in the exuberant fabric she is currently designing for FreeSpirit. Most of her appliquéd art quilts are symbolic statements about the cycles and spiritual forces of life. By using colorful fabrics cut into dramatic shapes, she tries to express the energy and mystery of our amazing universe - from the miraculous beauty of a single blossom to the complicated powers of the soul. Her intent is to remind us that we are part of a bigger “cosmic” picture. For more information, visit janesassaman.com.

Instructor Workshops

Enjoy the Skillful Machine Embroidery Leaf Sampler, #46104t

Embroidery/Embellishment
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grand Gallery EF
Sassaman, Jane
Beginner, Intermediate
$125

Machine embroidery adds personality to your quilts and needlework. The stitches you choose affect the emotion and atmosphere of your work. In this workshop, you will make a simple sampler using a repeated leaf appliqué, but by changing the finishing embroidery stitches, each leaf takes on different personalities and attitudes. Sample some stitches you have never tried before and try to find the stitches which speak to you to make your needle projects more expressive. You’ll learn all about machine embroidery and leave with something beautiful. Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.

janesassaman.com

BERNINA

Machine Appliqué The Sassaman Style, #43504

Appliqué
Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Grand Gallery EF
Sassaman, Jane
Beginner, Intermediate
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Join Jane for the afternoon learning about her signature Sassaman Style through machine appliqué. Jane will show you her ins and outs of what works and what doesn’t and how she has perfected machine appliqué over the years. Jane will provide everything you need to leave the class with more knowledge than you came in with.

janesassaman.com

BERNINA

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Machine Appliqué: Leaf of Many Colors, #43508

Appliqué
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Grand Gallery Overlook AB
Sassaman, Jane
Beginner, Intermediate
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Make a multi-colored leaf using Jane’s unique machine appliqué technique. You will learn how to stabilize fabric, layer shapes, and practice raw-edge stitching while creating this 18” modern quilt top.

janesassaman.com

elna

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Master Abstract Machine Appliqué, #43503

Appliqué
Wednesday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Grand Gallery Overlook GH
Sassaman, Jane
Beginner, Intermediate
$70
Plus Kit Fee

This is a quick and easy way to learn Jane’s unique machine appliqué technique. You will learn how to stabilize fabric, layer shapes, and practice raw-edge stitching while creating this 18” modern quilt top.

janesassaman.com

Husqvarna/Viking / Smith-Owen Sewing & Quilting

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Ornament and Art: The Quilts of Jane Sassaman, #JANE

Special Events
Thursday, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Ballroom C
Sassaman, Jane
All Levels
$35

Jane Sassaman leads a triple life as an artist, craftswoman, and designer. The designer is a problem solver, the craftswoman manipulates materials with fine skill, and the artist follows her heart. See some of the many quilts created by the collaboration of Jane’s head, heart, and hands in this colorful trunk show. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

janesassaman.com

Under The Influence with Jane, #41807

Lectures
Friday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Ballroom C
Sassaman, Jane
All Levels
$15

Under the Influence is a lecture of the visual and philosophical ideas that have influenced Jane and her work. There is an extraordinary range of wonderful images. This is a very colorful lecture. Jane hopes to excite and inspire the audience by exposing them to an unusual combination of fantastic images. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

janesassaman.com

Enjoy the Skillful Machine Embroidery Leaf Sampler, #46104t

Sassaman, Jane
Thursday
Grand Gallery EF

Machine embroidery adds personality to your quilts and needlework. The stitches you choose affect the emotion and atmosphere of your work. In this workshop, you will make a simple sampler using a repeated leaf appliqué, but by changing the finishing embroidery stitches, each leaf takes on different personalities and attitudes. Sample some stitches you have never tried before and try to find the stitches which speak to you to make your needle projects more expressive. You’ll learn all about machine embroidery and leave with something beautiful. Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.

janesassaman.com

BERNINA

Machine Appliqué The Sassaman Style, #43504

Sassaman, Jane
Wednesday
Grand Gallery EF

Join Jane for the afternoon learning about her signature Sassaman Style through machine appliqué. Jane will show you her ins and outs of what works and what doesn’t and how she has perfected machine appliqué over the years. Jane will provide everything you need to leave the class with more knowledge than you came in with.

janesassaman.com

BERNINA

Machine Appliqué: Leaf of Many Colors, #43508

Sassaman, Jane
Friday
Grand Gallery Overlook AB

Make a multi-colored leaf using Jane’s unique machine appliqué technique. You will learn how to stabilize fabric, layer shapes, and practice raw-edge stitching while creating this 18” modern quilt top.

janesassaman.com

elna

Master Abstract Machine Appliqué, #43503

Sassaman, Jane
Wednesday
Grand Gallery Overlook GH

This is a quick and easy way to learn Jane’s unique machine appliqué technique. You will learn how to stabilize fabric, layer shapes, and practice raw-edge stitching while creating this 18” modern quilt top.

janesassaman.com

Husqvarna/Viking / Smith-Owen Sewing & Quilting

Ornament and Art: The Quilts of Jane Sassaman, #JANE

Sassaman, Jane
Thursday
Ballroom C

Jane Sassaman leads a triple life as an artist, craftswoman, and designer. The designer is a problem solver, the craftswoman manipulates materials with fine skill, and the artist follows her heart. See some of the many quilts created by the collaboration of Jane’s head, heart, and hands in this colorful trunk show. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

janesassaman.com

Under The Influence with Jane, #41807

Sassaman, Jane
Friday
Ballroom C

Under the Influence is a lecture of the visual and philosophical ideas that have influenced Jane and her work. There is an extraordinary range of wonderful images. This is a very colorful lecture. Jane hopes to excite and inspire the audience by exposing them to an unusual combination of fantastic images. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

janesassaman.com