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Blooming Feathered Star, #357101
Check off "Feathered Star Quilt" from your bucket list! This is the perfect workshop for any quilter wanting to learn to make a Feathered Star. Nancy will walk students through step-by-step instructions with rotary cutting and piecing techniques for making accurate triangle squares. Her methods make short work of this tricky-looking block. By the end of the class, you'll have mastered the techniques to create this beautiful and complex design. This is an ideal workshop for anyone who wants to improve their piecing skills. Class fee includes ticket to lunch buffet.

Borders, Blocks and Beyond, #352002
In this engaging lecture and demonstration, you'll discover the art of transforming completed blocks into beautiful quilts. Nancy will guide you through various quilt settings to create unique designs. She'll also showcase how to enhance your quilts by incorporating pieced sashing. Rather than opting for simple borders, you'll learn to craft pieced borders that complement your work perfectly. To finish off, explore different binding techniques that will add a stylish touch to the edges of your quilts. Supplies are not required, but there is a $10 materials fee for this lecture and a notebook and pen are recommended.

Scrappy Spruced Goose, #357100
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 workshop 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. Class fee includes boxed lunch.

Townhouses: Quarter Log Cabin Blocks, #357509
Construct your own bit of paradise as you learn to make Quarter Log Cabin blocks. Color placement is the same in all the blocks; no tedious piecing is required. This quilt makes a dramatic impact with color placement. Use optional layouts to create your own unique design. You won't believe how fast the blocks go together.

Triangle Tango, #357503
Join Nancy in this fun and informative workshop. Hands-on instructions for different ways to make accurate half-square triangle units. Learn how to turn the finished units into a variety of blocks. Have fun playing with the triangle units as new and interesting designs appear before your eyes. General machine piecing hints and tips that you’ll use again and again will be included. If scrappy is not for you, choose one light and one dark print.

Wild Waves, #357502
Create a dynamic design with this off-center Pineapple block while learning all the tricks of foundation paper piecing. In this fast-paced workshop, 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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