Instructor

Dunigan, Kathy
Kathy is a Southern Belle from Louisiana, who happens to be “blooming” where she's been planted in Destin, Florida! Never one to stray from her roots, her appliqué work blends “all things Baltimore” with the lush and rich fauna of the Deep South. Kathy began quilting in 1987, and quickly realized her appliqué passion, being greatly inspired by Elly Sienkiewicz and the historic Baltimore Album quilts. She fell in love with Elly’s methods and along the way, mapped out her own fun path. She never hesitates to “embellish, enliven and embolden” her appliqué. Beads, trims, ribbons and “findings” all find their way home into her work. Kathy has been involved since 1987 with fabrics, designing, teaching and the retail end side of the industry. She was honored to have taught for five years at The Elly Sienkiewicz Appliqué Academy and has taught internationally. She has also hosted her own annual teaching event called The Kathy Dunigan Academy of Appliqué™. Her latest joy to teach and share is her trademarked Broderie-Perse-liqué ™. Her “no-fail” method is winning over appliqué enthusiasts everywhere! Her classes are packed with interesting, time-tested methods with grand “shortcuts,” all while enjoying a festive atmosphere.

Instructor Workshops

Beautiful Broderie Perse-liqué™ Design Block, #13504

Appliqué
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
103A
Dunigan, Kathy
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Broderie Perse-liqué™ is a great addition to your quilts! Kathy has a fabulously easy way to make Broderie Perse beautiful and fun! The fabrics that will vary in your kits will assure that everyone has a unique wallhanging. Get close up with Kathy and learn her unique way of using this fabulous technique of days past, but with a twist. Quickly learn how you can masterfully cut out the fabric motif that you choose, then use Kathy's prepared-edge appliqué technique to ready the motif and place on background. Kathy will teach you her wonderful machine techniques and you will start stitching on a prepared sample provided so that you will be ready to excel.
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Janome

Bloom Where You Are Planted, #11803

Lectures
Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
104AB
Dunigan, Kathy
All Levels
$15

Join Kathy as she delights you with stories from her quilt journey, all while letting you enjoy the quilts of her labor. When you have to "bloom where you are planted" (Kathy's motto) there are bound to be some thorns among the roses. Kathy loves a good audience and center stage and she doesn't disappoint with lots of eye candy and belly laughs. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Bluebirds of Happiness: Hand Appliqué, #13501

Appliqué
Wednesday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
204AB
Dunigan, Kathy
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

You will delight in Kathy’s simple, yet masterful, ways to make gorgeous appliqué quits! Kathy's 22" wallhanging features her "No Fail" appliqué methods. This pattern lends itself to even more blooms and foliage and can stand alone as a wallhanging or make a whole quilt with additional blocks. The kit will have fabrics to make red birds and/or bluebirds! This class features a fun, creative process and uses prepared edge techniques but, you can use any appliqué method. Don't be afraid to jump right in, as there will be no limit to what you can appliqué after this class with Kathy!
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

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Learn Machine Appliqué: Rose of Sharon, #13502

Appliqué
Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
103B
Dunigan, Kathy
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Come join Kathy and learn a bit of the Baltimore Album style quilt history all while making this gorgeous block. Yes, it's machine appliquéd! You will learn Kathy's fabulous techniques and love your results. This is a "no fail" class where smiles are guaranteed!
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Janome

Sold Out

Machine Appliqué: Pitcher of Posies, #13102f

Appliqué
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
103B
Dunigan, Kathy
All Levels
$125
Plus Kit Fee

Delight in Kathy’s simple, yet masterful, way to place your appliqué fabrics. Kathy's 23" x 27" machine appliqué wallhanging features her "No Fail" appliqué methods and beautiful fabric kits to make your garden grow beautifully. This pattern, from TQP Designs, lends itself to more blooms and foliage and can stand alone as a wallhanging or make a whole quilt with different pitchers in each block. This class features a fun, creative process and uses prepared-edge techniques. Don’t be scared to jump right in, as Kathy never ends her "demos up close and personal," and, for our "hand enthusiasts," this is a great project to embellish afterwards. Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Janome

Papercut Machine Appliqué: Baltimore Block, #13503

Appliqué
Thursday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
201AB
Dunigan, Kathy
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

At first glance, this wallhanging looks of Hawaiian origin, but uses patterns based on Baltimore Album quilt style from the 1850's. Kathy will teach you the absolute easiest prepared-edge technique with appliqué foundation product left in. Then, with Kathy’s help, you will get the fabulous machine appliqué results you desire! This is a fun class with awesome design possibilities. Come learn Kathy’s technique with a provided sample and then work at your own pace to make your own 18" block.
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Brother

Beautiful Broderie Perse-liqué™ Design Block, #13504

Dunigan, Kathy
Saturday
103A

Broderie Perse-liqué™ is a great addition to your quilts! Kathy has a fabulously easy way to make Broderie Perse beautiful and fun! The fabrics that will vary in your kits will assure that everyone has a unique wallhanging. Get close up with Kathy and learn her unique way of using this fabulous technique of days past, but with a twist. Quickly learn how you can masterfully cut out the fabric motif that you choose, then use Kathy's prepared-edge appliqué technique to ready the motif and place on background. Kathy will teach you her wonderful machine techniques and you will start stitching on a prepared sample provided so that you will be ready to excel.
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Janome

Bloom Where You Are Planted, #11803

Dunigan, Kathy
Wednesday
104AB

Join Kathy as she delights you with stories from her quilt journey, all while letting you enjoy the quilts of her labor. When you have to "bloom where you are planted" (Kathy's motto) there are bound to be some thorns among the roses. Kathy loves a good audience and center stage and she doesn't disappoint with lots of eye candy and belly laughs. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Bluebirds of Happiness: Hand Appliqué, #13501

Dunigan, Kathy
Wednesday
204AB

You will delight in Kathy’s simple, yet masterful, ways to make gorgeous appliqué quits! Kathy's 22" wallhanging features her "No Fail" appliqué methods. This pattern lends itself to even more blooms and foliage and can stand alone as a wallhanging or make a whole quilt with additional blocks. The kit will have fabrics to make red birds and/or bluebirds! This class features a fun, creative process and uses prepared edge techniques but, you can use any appliqué method. Don't be afraid to jump right in, as there will be no limit to what you can appliqué after this class with Kathy!
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Learn Machine Appliqué: Rose of Sharon, #13502

Dunigan, Kathy
Thursday
103B

Come join Kathy and learn a bit of the Baltimore Album style quilt history all while making this gorgeous block. Yes, it's machine appliquéd! You will learn Kathy's fabulous techniques and love your results. This is a "no fail" class where smiles are guaranteed!
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Janome

Machine Appliqué: Pitcher of Posies, #13102f

Dunigan, Kathy
Friday
103B

Delight in Kathy’s simple, yet masterful, way to place your appliqué fabrics. Kathy's 23" x 27" machine appliqué wallhanging features her "No Fail" appliqué methods and beautiful fabric kits to make your garden grow beautifully. This pattern, from TQP Designs, lends itself to more blooms and foliage and can stand alone as a wallhanging or make a whole quilt with different pitchers in each block. This class features a fun, creative process and uses prepared-edge techniques. Don’t be scared to jump right in, as Kathy never ends her "demos up close and personal," and, for our "hand enthusiasts," this is a great project to embellish afterwards. Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Janome

Papercut Machine Appliqué: Baltimore Block, #13503

Dunigan, Kathy
Thursday
201AB

At first glance, this wallhanging looks of Hawaiian origin, but uses patterns based on Baltimore Album quilt style from the 1850's. Kathy will teach you the absolute easiest prepared-edge technique with appliqué foundation product left in. Then, with Kathy’s help, you will get the fabulous machine appliqué results you desire! This is a fun class with awesome design possibilities. Come learn Kathy’s technique with a provided sample and then work at your own pace to make your own 18" block.
kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Brother