Instructor

England, Cynthia
Cynthia England is a native Houstonian and graduate of the Art Institute of Houston. She has been creating quilts for more than forty years. Experimentation with quilting techniques led her to develop her own unique style and technique called Picture Piecing. Cynthia’s quilts have been honored with many awards, including three Best of Shows at the prestigious International Quilt Association and Viewer's Choice at the American Quilter’s Society. Her quilt, piece and quiet, was distinguished as one of the Hundred Best Quilts of the 20th Century. Cynthia teaches and lectures nationally and internationally. To date, she has shared her techniques at quilting events in South Africa, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Canada, Australia, Spain, and Mexico. In addition, she is the designer and owner of England Design Studios, a publishing/pattern company which specializes in the Picture Piecing technique. She has designed over 75 patterns that use her technique and is the author of two books and a DVD that explains the process. For more information, visit englanddesign.com.

Instructor Workshops

Beautiful Beach-Side Wallhanging, #27504

Piecing
Thursday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Short Creek 4
England, Cynthia
Intermediate
$80
Plus Kit Fee

Can't you just feel the sand between your toes as you trek through the sand dunes on your way to this peaceful beach? Cynthia’s picture piecing technique stresses straight line sewing with no in-sets and no pesky paper to pick out. Come join Cynthia and learn her piecing techniques as you become a piecing master. The final project size is 17" x 19".

englanddesign.com

Husqvarna Viking / Sewing Machines Express Classroom Sponsor

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Butterfly Koi Fish Fun!, #27104f

Piecing
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Short Creek 3
England, Cynthia
Intermediate
$125
Plus Kit Fee

Come learn an innovative technique from an award-winning quilter, Cynthia England, while creating these graceful koi fish. You will love Cynthia’s technique as it is not foundation pieced and only uses straight line sewing. You will be working on the right side of the fabric with no paper to pick out and lots of cheating! The final project size is 20" x 22". Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.

englanddesign.com

Janome

Create Dazzling Dragonflies Using Picture Piecing, #27501

Piecing
Wednesday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cooper Creek 1
England, Cynthia
All Levels
$80
Plus Kit Fee

Fast and easy! These colorful dragonflies are a great introduction to the Picture Piecing technique from the lady that developed it, Cynthia England. This techniqe uses straight seams and is such a fun and forgiving process. Learn Cythina’s tips and tricks with some cheats to her technique. The final project size is 11½" x 32".

englanddesign.com

PFAFF/Abbey Sewing Centers Classroom Sponsor

For the Birds Quilt: Learn Picture Piecing, #27510

Piecing
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cooper Creek 3
England, Cynthia
All Levels
$80
Plus Kit Fee

Come create this colorful bird feeder while learning the innovative Picture Piecing machine technique that Cynthia England devised. This technique uses straight lines only and no in-seams. You won’t have to worry about sewing through paper and you will be working on the right side of the fabric. The final project size is 17" x 26".

englanddesign.com

BERNINA

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Make the Most of Your Stash with Cynthia England, #21803

Lectures
Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Fall Creek
England, Cynthia
All Levels
$15

This lecture explores ways to increase the potential of what we already have in our fabric collections. Cynthia will offer new insights on what to look for in fabrics to get the most out of them; a topic that is near and dear to all quilters! Organizing and storage of fabrics will also be addressed. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

englanddesign.com

Spectacular Smoky Mountains, #27502

Piecing
Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Short Creek 2
England, Cynthia
Intermediate
$80
Plus Kit Fee

Share your love of nature with this vibrant landscape while learning the innovative Picture Piecing machine technique that Cynthia England devised. Let this award winning instructor guide you through this forgiving technique This technique uses only straight lines and no in-seams. In this class you won’t have to sew through paper and will be working on the right side of the fabric. The final project size is 19" x 17.

englanddesign.com

Janome

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Beautiful Beach-Side Wallhanging, #27504

England, Cynthia
Thursday
Short Creek 4

Can't you just feel the sand between your toes as you trek through the sand dunes on your way to this peaceful beach? Cynthia’s picture piecing technique stresses straight line sewing with no in-sets and no pesky paper to pick out. Come join Cynthia and learn her piecing techniques as you become a piecing master. The final project size is 17" x 19".

englanddesign.com

Husqvarna Viking / Sewing Machines Express Classroom Sponsor

Butterfly Koi Fish Fun!, #27104f

England, Cynthia
Friday
Short Creek 3

Come learn an innovative technique from an award-winning quilter, Cynthia England, while creating these graceful koi fish. You will love Cynthia’s technique as it is not foundation pieced and only uses straight line sewing. You will be working on the right side of the fabric with no paper to pick out and lots of cheating! The final project size is 20" x 22". Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.

englanddesign.com

Janome

Create Dazzling Dragonflies Using Picture Piecing, #27501

England, Cynthia
Wednesday
Cooper Creek 1

Fast and easy! These colorful dragonflies are a great introduction to the Picture Piecing technique from the lady that developed it, Cynthia England. This techniqe uses straight seams and is such a fun and forgiving process. Learn Cythina’s tips and tricks with some cheats to her technique. The final project size is 11½" x 32".

englanddesign.com

PFAFF/Abbey Sewing Centers Classroom Sponsor

For the Birds Quilt: Learn Picture Piecing, #27510

England, Cynthia
Saturday
Cooper Creek 3

Come create this colorful bird feeder while learning the innovative Picture Piecing machine technique that Cynthia England devised. This technique uses straight lines only and no in-seams. You won’t have to worry about sewing through paper and you will be working on the right side of the fabric. The final project size is 17" x 26".

englanddesign.com

BERNINA

Make the Most of Your Stash with Cynthia England, #21803

England, Cynthia
Wednesday
Fall Creek

This lecture explores ways to increase the potential of what we already have in our fabric collections. Cynthia will offer new insights on what to look for in fabrics to get the most out of them; a topic that is near and dear to all quilters! Organizing and storage of fabrics will also be addressed. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

englanddesign.com

Spectacular Smoky Mountains, #27502

England, Cynthia
Thursday
Short Creek 2

Share your love of nature with this vibrant landscape while learning the innovative Picture Piecing machine technique that Cynthia England devised. Let this award winning instructor guide you through this forgiving technique This technique uses only straight lines and no in-seams. In this class you won’t have to sew through paper and will be working on the right side of the fabric. The final project size is 19" x 17.

englanddesign.com

Janome