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Piped bindings add spark and a professional finish to any style piece. Every detail of binding and tiny perfect piping will be covered in this workshop with step-by-step demos and printed instructions. Machine differences will be addressed so that you will be successful with your own machine. You will work on a practice piece to achieve making perfect piping, preparing the quilt, applying piping, applying binding, mitering corners, joining tails, and finishing for a show-quality back. Variations will be on display and discussed.

Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Friday.

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Via live (and lively) projected demos, learn to add eye-catching details to quilts and increase accuracy with precision piecing, decorative threads (for quilting and applique), piping in seams, fancy Prairie Points, embellishing, skinny borders, and helpful tools. Lots of quilts will be displayed showcasing these fantastic techniques. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

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Double points put a contemporary spin on this long-time favorite and eliminate the need for an appliquéd circle in the center. This allows rings to interlock! These Dresdens are built on a foundation so background fabrics don’t shadow through and, more importantly, Dresdens turn out perfectly flat. Learn Susan’s tips for speedily turning wedge points with the Prairie Pointer Tool. At home you can finish the quilt by quilting the background then ditch stitching Dresdens onto the quilted quilt! Design possibilities are endless!

Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Wednesday.

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Create tiny blocks with thread stitch-by-stitch! Lots of machine skills are covered, such as stitching with heavy thread, couching ribbon with thin thread, appliquéing with thin thread, and embellishing Prairie Points. You'll work from a kit to avoid the drudgery of finding so many supplies! This workshop is best suited for persnickety, patient quilters.

Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Thursday.

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Join one of the world's most enthusiastic personalities for oohs, ahhs, and laughter to learn a plethora of tips to increase accuracy and add fresh, interesting details with piping, Prairie Points, heavy threads, and embellishments. See how to take show pieces to new levels and add charming surprises to simple pieces. Susan will share real-life quilts with close-ups through the projector so you’re sure to see oodles of detail. You may recognize many quilts as winners in AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah shows. Don’t miss out on this good time! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

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