Instructor

Mahoney, Nancy
Author, teacher, and fabric designer Nancy Mahoney has enjoyed making quilts for over 35 years. In that time, she has written 15 books which share her love for combining traditional blocks with updated techniques to create dazzling quilts. Her work has been featured in many publications, including over 250 national and international quilt magazines. Nancy is a strong believer that making a quilt should be fun, and that’s just what her workshops are: fun! Nancy’s goal for her students is to have a good time, learn something new, and make a quilt that they will enjoy for many years. See her work at nancymahoney.com.

Instructor Workshops

Borders, Blocks, and Beyond!, #22502

Lecture/Demo
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Fall Creek
Mahoney, Nancy
Beginner, Intermediate
$70
Plus Kit Fee

In this informative lecture/demo, you will learn how to turn finished blocks into stunning quilts. Nancy will show you how to use a variety of quilt settings to achieve different looking quilts. She will then demonstrate how to change it up by adding pieced sashing. Instead of plain borders, learn how to add pieced borders that fit correctly. Finally, see how to add a flourish to the edges of your quilts using a variety of binding techniques. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

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Create a Flower Basket Table Mat, #27505

Piecing
Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Short Creek 4
Mahoney, Nancy
Beginner
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Learn to create a dynamic table mat or wall quilt using a paper pieced basket block while learning all the tricks of foundation paper piecing. In this fast-paced class, all aspects of foundation paper piecing will be covered, including how to correctly position the right fabric piece. This is a great class for mastering foundation paper piecing! Finished table mat or wall quilt is 12" x 12".

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Husqvarna Viking / Sewing Machines Express Classroom Sponsor

Create a Scrappy Spruced Goose Block, #27101w

Piecing
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cooper Creek 3
Mahoney, Nancy
Beginner, Intermediate
$125
Plus Kit Fee

Come join in the fun and learn how to make these wonderful, scrappy blocks using an array of colorful pre-cut squares. If you have been wanting to master new skills, this class will inspire confidence and equip you with new techniques. Learn an easy and precise way of making triangle units, as well as tips for making strip sets and foundation-pieced sashing units. If scrappy is not for you, use a planned color scheme or make it patriotic.

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BERNINA

Master Paper Piecing with Wild Waves, #27511

Piecing
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Short Creek 2
Mahoney, Nancy
Beginner, Intermediate
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Create a dynamic design with this off-center Pineapple block while learning all the tricks of foundation paper piecing. In this fast-paced class, all aspects of foundation paper piecing will be covered, including how to measure, cut, and correctly position the right fabric piece. By the time you are finished, Nancy will have helped you create this beautiful wild quilt top and you will leave with the confidence to tackle paper piecing again and again!

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Janome

Perfect Endings: Binding Your Quilt, #28523

Quilting/Finishing-DOMESTIC MACHINE
Thursday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cooper Creek 1
Mahoney, Nancy
Beginner
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Add a flourish to the edges of your quilts using a variety of binding techniques. Learn how to make straight-of-grain binding, invisible joins, and mitered corners. See hand and machine finishes. Discover how to bind curved and irregular edges, add piping, rick-rack, and other special touches.

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PFAFF/Abbey Sewing Centers Classroom Sponsor

Sold Out

Perfect Your Paper Piecing: Twist & Shout, #27507

Piecing
Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Short Creek 2
Mahoney, Nancy
Beginner
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Create a graphic, stash-busting quilt while learning an easier, quicker, and less-waste method of paper foundation piecing. The pieced border adds more scrappy goodness and completes the design! If you love the look of scrap quilts but don't have an overflowing scrap basket, use one background fabric. All aspects of foundation paper piecing will be covered, including how to correctly position the right fabric piece. With Nancy's helpful directions, you can relax and have fun in this information-packed class.

nancymahoney.com

Janome

Sold Out

Borders, Blocks, and Beyond!, #22502

Mahoney, Nancy
Friday
Fall Creek

In this informative lecture/demo, you will learn how to turn finished blocks into stunning quilts. Nancy will show you how to use a variety of quilt settings to achieve different looking quilts. She will then demonstrate how to change it up by adding pieced sashing. Instead of plain borders, learn how to add pieced borders that fit correctly. Finally, see how to add a flourish to the edges of your quilts using a variety of binding techniques. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

nancymahoney.com

Create a Flower Basket Table Mat, #27505

Mahoney, Nancy
Thursday
Short Creek 4

Learn to create a dynamic table mat or wall quilt using a paper pieced basket block while learning all the tricks of foundation paper piecing. In this fast-paced class, all aspects of foundation paper piecing will be covered, including how to correctly position the right fabric piece. This is a great class for mastering foundation paper piecing! Finished table mat or wall quilt is 12" x 12".

nancymahoney.com

Husqvarna Viking / Sewing Machines Express Classroom Sponsor

Create a Scrappy Spruced Goose Block, #27101w

Mahoney, Nancy
Wednesday
Cooper Creek 3

Come join in the fun and learn how to make these wonderful, scrappy blocks using an array of colorful pre-cut squares. If you have been wanting to master new skills, this class will inspire confidence and equip you with new techniques. Learn an easy and precise way of making triangle units, as well as tips for making strip sets and foundation-pieced sashing units. If scrappy is not for you, use a planned color scheme or make it patriotic.

nancymahoney.com

BERNINA

Master Paper Piecing with Wild Waves, #27511

Mahoney, Nancy
Saturday
Short Creek 2

Create a dynamic design with this off-center Pineapple block while learning all the tricks of foundation paper piecing. In this fast-paced class, all aspects of foundation paper piecing will be covered, including how to measure, cut, and correctly position the right fabric piece. By the time you are finished, Nancy will have helped you create this beautiful wild quilt top and you will leave with the confidence to tackle paper piecing again and again!

nancymahoney.com

Janome

Perfect Endings: Binding Your Quilt, #28523

Mahoney, Nancy
Thursday
Cooper Creek 1

Add a flourish to the edges of your quilts using a variety of binding techniques. Learn how to make straight-of-grain binding, invisible joins, and mitered corners. See hand and machine finishes. Discover how to bind curved and irregular edges, add piping, rick-rack, and other special touches.

nancymahoney.com

PFAFF/Abbey Sewing Centers Classroom Sponsor

Perfect Your Paper Piecing: Twist & Shout, #27507

Mahoney, Nancy
Friday
Short Creek 2

Create a graphic, stash-busting quilt while learning an easier, quicker, and less-waste method of paper foundation piecing. The pieced border adds more scrappy goodness and completes the design! If you love the look of scrap quilts but don't have an overflowing scrap basket, use one background fabric. All aspects of foundation paper piecing will be covered, including how to correctly position the right fabric piece. With Nancy's helpful directions, you can relax and have fun in this information-packed class.

nancymahoney.com

Janome