Instructor

Name:

Walton, Jeanette

Bio:

Quilting is in Jeanette’s DNA. Both her grandmother and mother were hand quilters. Jeanette still has a Nine Patch quilt made by her grandmother that was given to her as the oldest grandchild. She began sewing at a very young age and cut pieces for her mother using scissors (which we all know was not fun). Fast forward to 2003 when she took a quilting class and discovered the rotary cutter. Jeanette loves the sharp points and precision of paper piecing and is CDO (OCD with the letters in the proper order, as they should be) about pieces lining up. In 2008, she discovered Judy Niemeyer’s Amazon Star and has been a Judy Groupie ever since. She credits Judy’s amazing designs and color sense as the foundation for winning multiple quilting awards. After retiring in 2012 from a career in Human Resources, Jeanette began teaching Judy’s patterns at a local quilt shop. Since her certification in 2014, she has exclusively taught Quiltworx patterns. Her passion is teaching beginning students how easy Quiltworx patterns are to read, how organized the patterns are, and how simple it is to finish if the steps are followed. Her biggest reward is the satisfaction of seeing amazing works of art from beginning students who previously said, “I could never do that.” Jeanette’s second passion is travel. She has combined her love of quilting with her love of travel. She attends and teaches at quilt festivals, shows and retreats around the country and around the world. Jeanette holds officer positions in several guilds, leveraging her corporate background and skills to further the needs of quilting organizations. Her goal in life is to reduce the abundance of UFO’s multiplying in her studio. For more information, visit quiltworx.com/instructors/jeanette-walton/.

Instructor Workshops

Fractured Paint Box - Paper Piecing, #45W7100w

Category: Piecing

Day: Wednesday, 8/20, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: DeVos Place – Grand Gallery Overlook GH

Teacher: Walton, Jeanette

Level: All Levels

Member Price: $100 Retail Price: $125

Plus Material Fee

Description:

Fractured Paintbox is one of the most popular and enduring Quiltworx foundation paper piecing patterns. Designed specifically for beginners, the vibrant pattern appeals to all levels of quilters. With only straight lines and using pre-cut fabric strips, everyone will enjoy easily creating this beautiful quilt. This pattern works with Quiltworx.com 2½" Strip Sets, which have 48 strips instead of 40. This strip set makes the 3 x 4 layout of “paint boxes” shown on the cover. The instructions include information for a 3 x 3 layout that uses a set of standard 2½" strips (40) pieces as well.

Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Wednesday.

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Pocket Compass - Paper Piecing, #45F7106f

Category: Piecing

Day: Friday, 8/22, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: DeVos Place – Grand Gallery Overlook GH

Teacher: Walton, Jeanette

Level: All Levels

Member Price: $100 Retail Price: $125

Plus Material Fee

Description:

Learn to paper piece the Judy Niemeyer way! This beautiful foundation paper pieced pattern goes together quickly and easily. Be shocked and amazed at the perfect points, and the large pieces will surprise you with the ease of assembly. Shhh....it will be our little secret how easy-peasy those curves are! Fun!

Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Friday.

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Star Baby - Paper Piecing, #45T7103t

Category: Piecing

Day: Thursday, 8/21, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: DeVos Place – Grand Gallery Overlook EF

Teacher: Walton, Jeanette

Level: All Levels

Member Price: $100 Retail Price: $125

Plus Material Fee

Description:

Fast, fun, and easy! The Lone Star design is made with just nine 2½" wide strips! The strip piecing technique is used in many other Quiltworx-designed patterns. The optional border finishes at 40” square - a perfect baby quilt! The pattern includes enough papers to make two quilts - share with a friend or explore your creativity by making a second!

Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Thursday.

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Woven Ribbon Star - Paper Piecing, #45S7508

Category: Piecing

Day: Saturday, 8/23, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: DeVos Place – Grand Gallery Overlook EF

Teacher: Walton, Jeanette

Level: All Levels

Member Price: $56 Retail Price: $70

Plus Material Fee

Description:

The Woven Ribbon Star is a Foundation Paper Pieced beginner design by Quiltworx.com, which only requires 1⅝ yds. of fabric. Here's a perfect opportunity to use those fat eighths you've been collecting. This pattern makes an eye-catching table topper that sews together quickly whether you’re an experienced paper piecer or new to Quiltworx. Quick and easy pattern to learn paper piecing the Judy Niemeyer way.

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