Instructor

Hanson, Reeze
Reeze Hanson is a prolific designer, entertaining speaker, and an award-winning teacher whose company, Morning Glory Designs, features an eclectic variety of whimsical florals and bold geometrics. Reeze teaches and lectures widely on one-patch quilt techniques, a unique approach to color theory, fusible web machine appliqué, and precision piecing projects of all types. She offers both traditional and modern techniques, shortcuts, and tips to make beautiful quilts in less time, without sacrificing accuracy. Reeze has authored EQ8 tutorials and book chapters and teaches all levels of EQ8 quilt design software. A sewer, quilter, and custom dressmaker for more than 50 years, Reeze has lots of experience, wisdom, and humor to share. For more information, visit morningglorydesigns.com.

Instructor Workshops

Block of the Month Revolution, #LUNCHW

Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, 3/12, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Branson Convention Center – Fall Creek
Hanson, Reeze
All Levels
$54

Make one block of month for a year! It's just that simple. Yea, right! Come along on this hilarious journey into the joys and perils of designing a block of the month every year for 15 years! See the quilts, hear the stories, and prepare to jump into your next Block of the Month project.

Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. Lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

morningglorydesigns.com

Martelli

Color Confidence for Quilters, #255500

Color/Design
Friday, 3/14, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Branson Convention Center – Bee Creek
Hanson, Reeze
Beginner, All Levels
$88
Plus Kit Fee

If you have ever admitted that you aren’t good with color, this is the workshop for you! In this highly informative workshop, you will learn color theory from the quilter’s perspective, how to use a color wheel to create quilt color schemes, and how to translate your favorite colors into quilts that sizzle.

morningglorydesigns.com

Mastering Machine Appliqué, #253507

Appliqué
Friday, 3/14, 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Branson Convention Center – Short Creek 3
Hanson, Reeze
All Levels
$88
Plus Kit Fee

Learn the techniques and tools to make raw edge machine appliqué look as good as hand appliqué. This workshop focuses on using fusible web, appliqué fabric, thread types and weights, and bobbins. Discover ways to improve the appearance of your appliqué by selecting the right fusible for the project, choosing a proper stitch to get the appearance you are seeking, and learning how to position your fabric to get the best look possible from your stitching.

morningglorydesigns.com

Janome

Sacred Geometry: Dodecahedron, #257509

Piecing
Saturday, 3/15, 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Branson Convention Center – Cooper Creek 2
Hanson, Reeze
Intermediate
$88
Plus Kit Fee

What is a dodecahedron? It is a geometric shape, based on a pentagon which has been transformed into a star with ten faces! Yea right! This fabulous 3D star uses a clever template technique to rotary cut all the simple triangle pieces using templates taped to your ruler! It is a simple technique with fast and accurate results. Project makes a 24" wall hanging or it can be used in the four-part "It's Written in the Stars" Quilt Project.

morningglorydesigns.com

Bernette Sponsor

Sacred Geometry: Star of Life, #257500

Piecing
Wednesday, 3/12, 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Branson Convention Center – Cooper Creek 1
Hanson, Reeze
Intermediate
$88
Plus Kit Fee

Sacred Geometry looks at the symbolism derived from the use of shape and color in art, architecture, and nature. The Star of Life is based on the ten-fold symmetry of the Platonic Solid Dodecahedron. Ok, yea right. It is a ten-pointed star drawn from a pentagon. Learn the symbolic meaning behind this magnificent star while you Foundation Paper Piece this 24" block using 10 identical foundations! Learn how to do a partial seam as you assemble the foundations around a center medallion. This block can be a stand along wall hanging, the center of a fabulous medallion quilt, or part of the four-part "Written in the Stars" Quilt Project.

morningglorydesigns.com

Husqvarna Viking Classroom Sponsor

Ziggy Diamonds, #257101t

Piecing
Thursday, 3/13, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Branson Convention Center – Cooper Creek 2
Hanson, Reeze
Intermediate
$125
Plus Kit Fee

This is a jelly roll and fat quarter friendly class. All the diamonds are made in 4-patch components which can be moved around before you assemble the top. This is a fast and flexible technique with no set-in seams. Make a 4-Diamond runner in the workshop, or expand at home for a larger quilt. This novel approach to assembly makes it fun to personalize your colors and fabrics. Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Thursday.

morningglorydesigns.com

Bernette Sponsor

Block of the Month Revolution, #LUNCHW

Hanson, Reeze
Wednesday, 3/12
Branson Convention Center – Fall Creek

Make one block of month for a year! It's just that simple. Yea, right! Come along on this hilarious journey into the joys and perils of designing a block of the month every year for 15 years! See the quilts, hear the stories, and prepare to jump into your next Block of the Month project.

Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. Lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

morningglorydesigns.com

Martelli

Color Confidence for Quilters, #255500

Hanson, Reeze
Friday, 3/14
Branson Convention Center – Bee Creek

If you have ever admitted that you aren’t good with color, this is the workshop for you! In this highly informative workshop, you will learn color theory from the quilter’s perspective, how to use a color wheel to create quilt color schemes, and how to translate your favorite colors into quilts that sizzle.

morningglorydesigns.com

Mastering Machine Appliqué, #253507

Hanson, Reeze
Friday, 3/14
Branson Convention Center – Short Creek 3

Learn the techniques and tools to make raw edge machine appliqué look as good as hand appliqué. This workshop focuses on using fusible web, appliqué fabric, thread types and weights, and bobbins. Discover ways to improve the appearance of your appliqué by selecting the right fusible for the project, choosing a proper stitch to get the appearance you are seeking, and learning how to position your fabric to get the best look possible from your stitching.

morningglorydesigns.com

Janome

Sacred Geometry: Dodecahedron, #257509

Hanson, Reeze
Saturday, 3/15
Branson Convention Center – Cooper Creek 2

What is a dodecahedron? It is a geometric shape, based on a pentagon which has been transformed into a star with ten faces! Yea right! This fabulous 3D star uses a clever template technique to rotary cut all the simple triangle pieces using templates taped to your ruler! It is a simple technique with fast and accurate results. Project makes a 24" wall hanging or it can be used in the four-part "It's Written in the Stars" Quilt Project.

morningglorydesigns.com

Bernette Sponsor

Sacred Geometry: Star of Life, #257500

Hanson, Reeze
Wednesday, 3/12
Branson Convention Center – Cooper Creek 1

Sacred Geometry looks at the symbolism derived from the use of shape and color in art, architecture, and nature. The Star of Life is based on the ten-fold symmetry of the Platonic Solid Dodecahedron. Ok, yea right. It is a ten-pointed star drawn from a pentagon. Learn the symbolic meaning behind this magnificent star while you Foundation Paper Piece this 24" block using 10 identical foundations! Learn how to do a partial seam as you assemble the foundations around a center medallion. This block can be a stand along wall hanging, the center of a fabulous medallion quilt, or part of the four-part "Written in the Stars" Quilt Project.

morningglorydesigns.com

Husqvarna Viking Classroom Sponsor

Ziggy Diamonds, #257101t

Hanson, Reeze
Thursday, 3/13
Branson Convention Center – Cooper Creek 2

This is a jelly roll and fat quarter friendly class. All the diamonds are made in 4-patch components which can be moved around before you assemble the top. This is a fast and flexible technique with no set-in seams. Make a 4-Diamond runner in the workshop, or expand at home for a larger quilt. This novel approach to assembly makes it fun to personalize your colors and fabrics. Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Thursday.

morningglorydesigns.com

Bernette Sponsor