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2019-2020 Workshops

September 6, 2019Workshop: The Retreat Bag Instructor : Polly Monica

Our instructor for the Retreat bag is HQU member and former HQU

President, Polly Monica. The bag comes in 2 sizes, with or without a handle

and makes the perfect Christmas, birthday, wedding gift, a make-up bag,

sewing bag, swap bag or just a perfect bag for any sewing retreat. This bag

is easy to make and can hold a lot of goodies! The frame on this bag

creates an opening that stays open no matter what, making it both handy

and professional looking.

October 4, 2019Workshop: The Stitches Sampler(Sue Spargo’s Creative Stitching) Instructor: Felice Dahlhausen

In October you can step up your skills with “The wool stitches Sampler”.

Instructor Felice Dahlhausen from Ohio is a Sue Spargo-esqe wool fabric

quilter. The kit will include all necessary supplies to create four double circles

equaling 15-16 stitches.

November 8, 2019

Workshop: Color Study Instructor: Kevin Womack

For the “color theory” workshop, participants will choose one primary color

as a starting point and then work choosing colors that they are comfortable

or uncomfortable with to complete the quilt top. Kevin has provided plenty

of information on this workshop to help with your decision making. No

machine necessary for this workshop. Participant will arrange their blocks,

photograph them and sew the finished quilt top at home. Participants will

be focusing more on designing with their color rather than sewing in this

workshop.

December 6, 2019Workshop: Folded Log Cabin Instructor: Carolyn Fulmer

A folded log cabin block is a lovely block with some depth and texture to it.

I am excited that another one of our HQU members has agreed to teach

this workshop. Carolyn Fulmer, long time member, and former President of

HQU will be instructing us on this delightful block.

January10, 2020Workshop: Fusible Weaving along

Silhouette Applique

Instructors: Maggie Ward & Rosanne Williamson

In January there will be 2 workshops in one “Fusible Weaving along with

Silhouette Applique.” Local quilters, Maggie Ward & Rosanne Williamson will

be instructing on how to combine these 2 fun techniques to make one

special guilt. You will learn how to weave 2 fabrics together to make a

unique piece that will serve as the background to your quilt. Then choose

one or several silhouettes to bring your scene to life

February 7, 2020Workshop: French Roses

A pattern by Heather FrenchInstructor: Kathi Cappellini

Very busy HQU member, Kathi Cappellini will teach this workshop. The

“French Roses” quilt is made with fun and easy soft-edge applique. You will

be creating beautiful large roses by layering fabrics onto your

backgrounds, using a special type of raw edge applique. No need for

fusible or needle turn to make these blooms. The pattern makes a throw size

quilt but is very easy to make larger or smaller (perfect baby quilt since with

each wash it ends up being soft and comfortable).

March 6, 2020Workshop: Barn Quilt Painting Instructor: Suzie Parron

Suzi Parron, author “Barns Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement”

and national tv/radio speaker will be our workshop instructor. You will begin

with a pre-primed board and go through each step - drafting, taping, and

painting, with careful attention to detail. Workshop is about 4 hours. You will

leave with a finished quilt block, ready to hang. Finished product is 2 by 2

feet and perfect size for mounting on smaller buildings.

April 3, 2020Workshop: Landscape Instructor: Donna Stufft

Donna is an award winning quilter and teacher. In her workshop, each

participant will make a 5x7 landscape art quilt in Donnas’s style, using her

techniques. The piece will have no borders and is meant to be matted and

framed in an 8x10 frame. Participants will try painting on fabric, free-motion

quilting and thread sketching. No need to purchase any supplies,

everything needed will be in your kit.

May 8, 2020Workshop: Jelly Roll Turnover Instructor: Janet Moore

Join us in May for “Jelly Roll Turnover.” Nurse and HQU member, Janet

Moore, will be demonstrating a quick technique to make this beautiful quilt

top. come learn a “sew then cut” technique to quickly turn jellyroll strips

and a background solid into a fun “turnover” blocks that can be used to

make a table topper or start a quilt.

June 5, 2020Workshop: Gems Stone Ling Block

By MJ KinmanInstructor: Julia Graves

Another HQU member Julia Graves, who is now a certified Gem Affiliate to

teach MJ Kinmans patterns, will be instructing our final workshop for the

year. Participants in this workshop will choose their gem block before class

begins. Julia will put together your kit with pattern and fabric. Once you get

the hang of it, Julia will have additional Gem block kits available for

purchase at workshop

HAPPY QUILTING!