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

Baltimore Album: Fragrant Flowers, #253101w

Appliqué
Wednesday, 3/12, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry
Dunigan, Kathy
All Levels
$125
Plus Kit Fee

Fragrant Flowers in Blue Urn - 18" Baltimore Album Style block or wallhanging. Take a day and learn successful and beautiful "no fail" appliqué with Kathy. Her workshops always guarantee success. You may use any technique for this workshop, but if you are a beginner or just wanting to learn a great method, then prepared appliqué with a leave-in foundation product is just right for you! Embellishments galore! Lots of tricks and easy techniques that lead to an awe-inspiring finished block. With Kathy's guidance and hands-on teaching style, we'll have a fun gathering!
Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Wednesday.


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Bloom Where You are Planted, #251805

Lectures
Friday, 3/14, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Branson Convention Center – Fall Creek
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. 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, #253503

Appliqué
Thursday, 3/13, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry
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 workshop 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 workshop with Kathy!

kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Elly's Hanging Basket, #253502

Appliqué
Thursday, 3/13, 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry
Dunigan, Kathy
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

This exquisite block was only found in one of the Baltimore Album quilts from the 1850’s before the Civil War. This workshop is taught with the blessing of Elly Sienkiewicz who reproduced this block in drawing, allowing Kathy to be the first to render it in fabric. Learn about the Baltimore Album quilts and delight in this unique block. Learn or perfect “prepared edge” applique or “needleturn” applique and be amazed by the ease the wired silk ribbons can be fashioned into gorgeous roses and buds. Kathy covers machine tips as well in case you want to mix techniques. What a fun workshop we will have together!

kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Simple Roses and Vase, #253511

Appliqué
Saturday, 3/15, 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry
Dunigan, Kathy
Beginner, All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Take time to smell the roses - and these look almost so real that you can enjoy their fragrance! Come learn Kathy's fabulous technique and never again be afraid of appliqué. So intricate, but a workshop for anyone that is ready to learn! Full blown roses, buds, and skinny stems are so simple to make; lots of fun embellishments if you choose.

kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Tropical Bird on Broderie Perseliqué Bush, #253509

Appliqué
Friday, 3/14, 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry
Dunigan, Kathy
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Tropical bird on broderie perseliqué bush – wow, won’t you just love these tropical colors and the ease in which this project will come together? Luscious foliage and a beautiful bird made with an easily prepared edge technique, then sewn by hand or machine later. The workshop will be spent learning Kathy’s broderie perse technique which simplifies the process. If you’ve tried broderie perse before and didn’t like the results, have no fear, you’ll master it with this workshop.

kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Baltimore Album: Fragrant Flowers, #253101w

Dunigan, Kathy
Wednesday, 3/12
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry

Fragrant Flowers in Blue Urn - 18" Baltimore Album Style block or wallhanging. Take a day and learn successful and beautiful "no fail" appliqué with Kathy. Her workshops always guarantee success. You may use any technique for this workshop, but if you are a beginner or just wanting to learn a great method, then prepared appliqué with a leave-in foundation product is just right for you! Embellishments galore! Lots of tricks and easy techniques that lead to an awe-inspiring finished block. With Kathy's guidance and hands-on teaching style, we'll have a fun gathering!
Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Wednesday.


kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Bloom Where You are Planted, #251805

Dunigan, Kathy
Friday, 3/14
Branson Convention Center – Fall Creek

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. 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, #253503

Dunigan, Kathy
Thursday, 3/13
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry

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 workshop 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 workshop with Kathy!

kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Elly's Hanging Basket, #253502

Dunigan, Kathy
Thursday, 3/13
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry

This exquisite block was only found in one of the Baltimore Album quilts from the 1850’s before the Civil War. This workshop is taught with the blessing of Elly Sienkiewicz who reproduced this block in drawing, allowing Kathy to be the first to render it in fabric. Learn about the Baltimore Album quilts and delight in this unique block. Learn or perfect “prepared edge” applique or “needleturn” applique and be amazed by the ease the wired silk ribbons can be fashioned into gorgeous roses and buds. Kathy covers machine tips as well in case you want to mix techniques. What a fun workshop we will have together!

kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Simple Roses and Vase, #253511

Dunigan, Kathy
Saturday, 3/15
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry

Take time to smell the roses - and these look almost so real that you can enjoy their fragrance! Come learn Kathy's fabulous technique and never again be afraid of appliqué. So intricate, but a workshop for anyone that is ready to learn! Full blown roses, buds, and skinny stems are so simple to make; lots of fun embellishments if you choose.

kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com

Tropical Bird on Broderie Perseliqué Bush, #253509

Dunigan, Kathy
Friday, 3/14
Branson Convention Center – Compton Ferry

Tropical bird on broderie perseliqué bush – wow, won’t you just love these tropical colors and the ease in which this project will come together? Luscious foliage and a beautiful bird made with an easily prepared edge technique, then sewn by hand or machine later. The workshop will be spent learning Kathy’s broderie perse technique which simplifies the process. If you’ve tried broderie perse before and didn’t like the results, have no fear, you’ll master it with this workshop.

kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com