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Instructor Workshops
Designs for the Modern Quilt, #258504
Modern quilts are gorgeous but often overwhelming when planning quilting designs. They provide a beautiful canvas to showcase amazing quilting designs. Join Gina Perkes as she shares with you a variety of modern designs that will perfectly enhance your quilts.
- Some of the designs you will learn include gridwork basics, geometric patterns, modern filler designs, and more!
- You will also gain many tips on decorative thread success, tension, troubleshooting, machine set up, and more.
- This is a fun and stress-free workshop filled with creativity and tips for success.
Fundamentals of Free Motion Quilting, #258100f
Learn the keys to successful free motion quilting from Gina. She will provide you with many designs and exercises designed to help you develop your skills. Discover how to quilt many different types of designs ranging from edge-to-edge designs to custom quilting. Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Friday.
How Do I Quilt This?, #251801
The quilting process plays a very important role in the overall appearance and success of any quilt. Oftentimes, quilters find themselves uninspired or become stuck in a rutt when it comes to deciding how a quilt should be quilted. Join Gina Perkes, as she shares with you the steps she takes when deciding on a quilting path to take. You will discover how to determine the style and function of every quilt and how to design and plan quilting to enhance each unique quilt. This lecture features a presentation with many photo samples of quilts along with recommended quilting ideas for each quilt. Many different styles of quilts will be covered ranging from modern to traditional, custom to edge to edge. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and students are encouraged to bring photographs of quilts they would like design input for.
Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Quilting with Rulers and Stencils, #258501
Join Gina Perkes as she shares her favorite quilting tools. Discover how to use stencils to quickly mark designs on the quilting space.
- Learn how to plan stitching paths to reduce or eliminate backtracking by adding secondary designs in your quilting.
- Explore new techniques for using a variety of ruler styles.
- Discover how to outline appliqué shapes with precision using specialty guides.
- Learn a variety of methods for marking designs onto your quilt top with no fear!
Ruler Quilting Fundamentals, #258500
Quilting rulers or templates are amazing tools! Gina will show you how to use them to create incredible free-motion designs. Discover how to hold them for better control and accuracy, how to use the registration marks on the rulers for angles and combined designs, and how to set up your machine.
- Leave this workshop with excellent techniques and a new supply of quilting designs
- Learn how to use rulers to stylize your quilting designs with accuracy
- Discover how to gain versatility with each tool and adjust them to fit the size of your quilting space
- Learn how to use rulers with grid stencils as a reference for perfect placement when creating designs
All of Gina’s workshops are taught in a low-stress environment where students can work at their own pace and are encouraged to discover their creativity and have fun.
Unique Feather and Filler Designs, #258502
Feathers are amazing! They can be stylized and are incredibly versatile. Gina will show you how to find your own unique style in your feather work.
- There are a variety of techniques for drafting and stitching feathers which can be used in different applications from block and border motifs to freehand work - experiment with them all!
- Explore the exciting world of filler designs and make your feathers jump right off the quilt!
- Gina will show you how to avoid backtracking when an heirloom look is desired and how to select threads and achieve control for intricate work.
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