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2019 Grand Rapids Education Descriptions

Class Descriptions……………………………………………………………………Pages 2 – 52 Descriptions updated: 07-22-19

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3-D Patchwork Fun: Transforming Tradition Karen Combs Intermediate

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook EF

#47104w - Piecing Learn all the tricks to take a traditional patchwork block and magically change it into a 3-D block! You will also learn how to use color to enhance the 3-D effect and how to use the blocks in many different settings. It’s so easy once you know all the tricks! This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday. karenccombs.com Member: $88 Retail: $110 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: Pattern, handouts, fabric, and rotary templates. Kit Fee: $42 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

(1) yd. flannel for design wall

Fabric markers (both light and dark) Pen and pencil Seam ripper Straight pins Light gray thread

1" X 6" ruler Blue painter's tape Small bottle of Best Press or Magic Sizing Colored pencils or crayons

Stationary sewing machines are provided by Janome. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

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3-Day Appraisal Skills Course Carol Butzke, Carol Elmore, Gerald Roy

All levels Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monroe BCD #44301wt - Professional Development

This course is open to anyone interested in becoming a quilt appraiser certified by the American Quilter's Society as well as professional appraisers. Students will receive an introduction to the procedures and practices that are necessary in order to become certified by AQS. This three-day course allows candidates an opportunity to determine their strengths and weaknesses in preparing professional quilt appraisals that meet legal and ethical standards for insurance, sale, and donation purposes. A prerequisite for those who aspire to become certified by AQS, the course is an important step toward understanding the serious nature of appraising, as well as an opportunity to test your knowledge and abilities while learning through the experiences of others. This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday and Thursday. americanquilter.com Member: $280 Retail: $350 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Notebook Pen and pencil Quilt or quilt top

Optional Item:

Camera

Abstracting from Nature Jane Sassaman

All levels Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

River Overlook AB #45106f - Color and Design

\ Join Jane for the day and examine a wide variety of artistic interpretations of nature, then practice manipulating natural forms yourself. Through a series of exercises, you will experiment with abstraction and exaggeration to capture the essence and energy of your favorite flora and achieve

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dramatic visual effects. Drawing skills are not needed, but participants should have a strong interest in developing their own design language and unique visual symbols. This class is especially beneficial for the drawing impaired and the tragically literal. This class will change your view of the design process and open your eyes to brand-new possibilities. This full-day class includes show admission on Friday. janesassaman.com Member: $88 Retail: $110 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Notebook Pen Mechanical pencils

Tracing paper Eraser Close-up and overall photos of flowers (as many views as possible, including leaves, blossoms,

buds, etc.), or better still, an actual plant or bouquet of flowers. Don't rely on a phone image; it is too small. Check the Visual Bibliography Resource listing for some nice flower and plant photo books.

Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Adding Value to a Quilt During Creation Julia Fikse

All levels Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Ballroom D #42805 - Lecture

Learn about quilt appraisals, the attributes that increase and decrease quilt value, and how to incorporate added value elements into your quilt during the creation process. Get an insider look at 2020 trends in home decór and learn why and how to incorporate these trends into new quilt designs and quiltmaking. This is an informative, fun, and inspiring lecture for the quilter who wants to increase the value of their quilts and the craft of quiltmaking as a whole. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. There will be an optional kit available that includes: a pocket color wheel, color card, swatches, and trend sheet (while supplies last, $40). quilt.ninja Member: $8 Retail: $10

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All-Star Review Various All levels

Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ballroom D

#STAR - Special Event Join us for our ever-popular All-Star Review and learn techniques from this year’s instructors. Each instructor will give a 10-minute demonstration to all participants from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. After 6:30 p.m., meet the instructors and purchase their books, patterns, and tools. You can even get an autograph or two. A booklet with printed handouts is provided to each participant. This event always sells out fast, so hurry and get your tickets today! quiltweek.com Member: $24 Retail: $30

An Evening with Margaret

Solomon Gunn: Trunk Show Margaret Solomon Gunn

All levels Friday, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Ballroom D #42203 - Special Event

Join Margaret for an evening of fun and see the quilts that have won ribbons in major quilt shows again and again. She will go through her trunk of quilts in detail and tell you how she came up with the design for these amazing works of art. You are sure to walk away with tons of knowledge, as well as the inspiration to make your own award-winning quilts! mainelyquiltsoflove.com Member: $28 Retail: $35

Artful Oven Mitts: Piece, Quilt, and Bind Maria Shell

All levels Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Grand Gallery Overlook CD #49511 - Creative Crafts

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Join Maria and learn several skills at once as you piece, quilt, and bind an oven mitt. You’ll learn so much in three hours and leave with something you’re proud of. These make fabulous gifts, or you can keep it for yourself (we won’t tell)! mariashell.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: fabric to piece an oven mitt, Insul-Bright batting, lining, denim lining fabric, thread, template material, and pattern. Kit Fee: $25 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies Thread snips Neutral-colored thread


Autumn Basket with Wool Appliqué Vicki McCarty

All levels Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

River Overlook EF #43505 - Appliqué

Relax and learn hand appliqué while creating a beautiful hand-stitched pillow. Wool adds texture and dimension to any piece, and you’ll leave this class with the confidence to use wool again and again. Vicki will discuss how to embellish your project with beads, and you’ll love what you create in this fun and informative class. calicopatchdesigns.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: pattern, cottons for pillow construction, wool for appliqués, lace, and beads. Kit Fee: $46 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

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Basic Sewing Supplies Thread snips Valdani Pearl Cotton 12 wt. colors #1, #180, #822, #1315, #8122, #O506

Sulky Tear-Easy Stabilizer Appliqué pressing sheet Chenille Sharp needle, size 22 Small hand appliqué needle OR bead needle

Optional: An optional kit is available and includes: (6) skeins of Valdani 12 wt. cotton threads needed to complete quilt - $30 Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Be Inspired to Try Something New: A Trunk Show

Sally Manke All levels

Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ballroom D

#42807 - Lectures

Join award-winning fiber artist Sally Manke for a up-close look at her work. Enjoy a lighthearted presentation on what sparks her designs, what techniques she uses, and special materials and tips for you to create your own masterpiece. See a parade of quilts using confetti art, raw-edge appliqué, fiber painting, and mixed media techniques. These original designs will inspire you to step out of your box to try something new. You’ll even have a chance to ask questions about your own work. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. sallymanke.com Member: $16 Retail: $20

Beautiful Backgrounds: Grid-Based Fills on the Longarm

Margaret Solomon Gunn Beginner, Intermediate

Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grand Gallery AB

#48508 - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM


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The structure and uniformity of grid-based backgrounds have been a favorite of Margaret’s for years, appearing often in her competitive quilts. Join her in learning two dozen background fills that will give your quilting the look and repeatability of a masterpiece. Patterns based on Japanese sashiko designs, as well as more modern designs, will be presented. Don’t miss this chance to stock up on endless quilting options. Two students per machine. mainelyquiltsoflove.com Member: $100 Retail: $125 Supplies: A kit is required and includes: backing, batting, and preprinted gridded quilt top, plus handouts. Kit Fee: $25 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

New air- or water-erasable fabric marking pen Fabric scissors

Pen and pencil Notebook Straight ¼" thick longarm template with several ¼"-spaced etched lines

Longarm machines are provided by Handi Quilter. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Become a Brilliant Binder

Debbie Wendt All levels

Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook EF

#48506 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE Create perfect bindings every time. Learn perfect mitered corners and no-fuss, smooth end seams with Debbie's Brilliant Bindings© tool and technique. You’ll even learn steps for making continuous straight-of-grain and bias binding. The final process of stitching the binding to the back will be shown by hand and machine so everyone can do it at home. Binding samples will be made in class to use for future reference, and you’ll leave with a completely bound brag book incorporating all steps. wendtquilting.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee)


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Supplies: A kit is required and includes: all fabric, batting, and backing (prequilted by Debbie for your convenience), binding fabric, thread, needle, brag book, cover pattern, Brilliant Bindings tool, and instructions. Kit Fee: $25 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies Stationary sewing machines are provided by Janome. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Bicycle Art Quilt Sally Manke Intermediate

Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery CD

#47115f - Piecing Use all of your quilting skills and learn some brand-new ones to create this delightful art quilt. Learn the tips and tricks of this project, which include piecing, Dresden plate, bias tape creation, fabric weaving, and unique fusible and raw-edge appliqué. You’ll be amazed by what you can create with some simple tricks, and you’ll be on your way to a finished art quilt! This full-day class includes show admission for Friday. sallymanke.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Handout Fee) Supplies: A pattern is required for this class. Handout Fee:$20 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

(9) fat eighths (9" x 22") or scraps to equal (72) - 4½" X 2½" - Dresden Wheels (5) fat quarters (18" x 22"), (2) fat eighths (9" x 22"), and ⅓ yd. - background, select light-

colored fabrics (non-directional print) (1) fat quarter (18" x 22") - bike frame

(1) fat quarter (18" x 22") - bike basket (1) fat eighth (9" x 22") or scraps to equal 12" X 12" - bike parts (4 to 5) fat eighths (9" x 22") – floral fabrics, leaves, and vines (flowers, approx. 1" to 3")




¾ yd. Stitch Witchery Fusible Web (available in class, $3) Scissors Straight pins

Fabric markers 10-degree wedge ruler (Mini Wedge from Phillips Fiber Art works well) Silicone pressing sheet or parchment paper Clover Fusible Bias Tape Maker 1" (25mm) Art. # 4015 Clover Fusible Bias Tape Maker ⅜" (9 mm) Art. # 4012

Clover Tape Web 5 mm Art. # 4031 OR ¼" Steam-A-Seam® Stationary sewing machines are provided by Pfaff. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Blooming Feathered Star Quilt: Perfect Your Piecing

Nancy Mahoney Intermediate

Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook CD

#47107t - Piecing This is the perfect class for any quilter wanting to improve their piecing. 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, and you’ll be so proud of what you can accomplish! This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday. nancymahoney.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (1) yd. - Fabric A for background of star feathers and setting pieces ⅝ yd. - fabric B for star feathers

(1⅛) yd. - fabric C for star points, outer border, and binding ⅜ yd. - fabric D for star block center and border blocks ¾ yd. - fabric E for middle Neutral-colored thread 6" or smaller square ruler with 45-degree diagonal line

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Plastic baggies to carry precut pieces Corner Trimmer (#8064) by Marti Michell or Triangle Trimmer by Fons & Porter

For precutting instructions, click here. Optional Items available to purchase in class:

Corner Trimmer (#8064) by Marti Michell - $5 Stationary sewing machines are provided by Janome. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Building Community Through Quilts Maria Shell


Ballroom D #42811 - Lectures

In 2014, Maria Shell spent two months as an artist-in-residence at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation in Charlotte, North Carolina. While there, she worked weekly with a formerly chronically homeless community now living in Moore Place. By teaching basic sewing skills, she developed a relationship with the residents of Moore Place that eventually led to the making of a community quilt that celebrated the residents and their journey towards finding a home and a community. Share her wonderful story and become inspired to change your own communities through the magic of quilts. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. mariashell.com Member: $16 Retail: $20

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Calico Rose with Wool Appliqué Vicki McCarty

All levels Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Grand Gallery EF #43101w - Appliqué

Join Vicki for a morning of quilty fun and learn a new technique for string piecing. You’ll create a stunning wall quilt with hand-stitched wool appliqué and beautiful embellishments. Don’t miss this fun and unique class! This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday. calicopatchdesigns.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: pattern, fabric, wool, beads, and binding. Kit Fee: $55 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (1) package - Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 or fusible web of choice (available in class - $4.95) Thread snips Valdani 12 wt. Pearl Cotton Thread - #11 Sunflower, #78 Rusty Burgundy, #153 Antique Gold,

# 853 Antique Gold Dark, # 871 Dusty Blue Light, #P2 Olive Green

Chenille needles Optional: An optional kit is available and includes: (6) skiens of Valdani 12 wt. cotton threads needed to complete quilt - $30 Stationary sewing machines are provided by BERNINA. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.




Certified Appraisers' Practices and Procedures Carol Butzke and Gerald Roy

Advanced Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monroe BC #44502f - Professional Development

This class (seminar format) is designed to provide a forum for AQS Certified Appraisers to gather, discuss, and stay current with up-to-date information regarding those issues affecting all appraisal situations, standards, and performance. Relevant topics will be introduced for discussion, allowing appraisers to share personal experiences with regards to current values, trends, styles, and techniques. Enrollment in the class is STRICTLY limited to AQS Certified Appraisers. This full-day class includes show admission on Friday only. americanquilter.com Member: $100 Retail: $125 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Notebook Pen and pencil

Note: Must be an AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser to take this class.

Chip Out of Every Block Quilt Karen Combs

Beginner Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Grand Gallery Overlook EF #47508 - Piecing

This class tackles a fun quilt of illusion, and it is so simple to make once you know how. Work on a throw that can grow to any size you wish! Let Karen show you how easy and fun it can be to create an intriguing quilt through a unique process of fabric placement and piecing. karenccombs.com Member: $56 Retail: $70 (Plus Kit Fee)




Supplies: A kit is required and includes: pattern and gradated fabric. Kit Fee: $34 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

(1) yd. - tone-on-tone background fabric in a neutral color, either light or dark. o (Ex: black, dark gray, tan, light brown, cream, white, or gray. You could also use a

deep midnight blue.) Paper bag for trash

Seam ripper Straight pins Thread snips Light gray thread 6" square ruler

Small bottle - Best Press Stationary sewing machines are provided by Janome. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Circle and Curve Sampler Quilt

Maria Shell All levels

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook AB

#47102w - Piecing Join Maria for the day and learn all the ways you can make improvisationally pieced circles and curves. While practicing these new techniques, you’ll also learn about picking a color palette and applying improvisation techniques for creating original quilts. Maria will open your mind to brand-new quiltmaking possibilities in this fun and creative class! This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday. mariashell.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class: Basic Sewing Supplies

(8 - 12) fat quarters (18" x 22") or larger cuts - solid or tonal fabrics Thread snips



Neutral-colored thread 4" x 14" ruler

Stationary sewing machines are provided by Elna. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Color: It's Relative

Maria Shell All levels

Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. River Overlook EF

#45509 - Color/Design Color is the one of the most important components of quiltmaking, but it’s something many quilters struggle with. Good news: Maria has the answers! This short and intense workshop is based on a series of mini-lectures and exercises designed to take your color usage to the next level. All students are welcome, and you’ll leave with the confidence to create amazing quilts filled with vibrant colors. mariashell.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Fabric scissors Notebook Paper scissors

(24) fat quarters (18" x 22") representing the entire color wheel plus neutrals (black, grey, white, and brown). Prints, tonals, and solids are all fine, but variety is best.

4" x 14" ruler

Glue stick Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.



Create an Art Quilt… by Fusing! Lenore Crawford


River Overlook AB #45101w - Color/Design

In this workshop, students will work on designing a small fused project from one of Lenore's patterns. You will outline the pattern on freezer paper, then transfer it to a background on which the fabric design will be fused with Lenore's easy fusing technique. Lenore will demonstrate how to add fabric painting to your design to add detail and depth. You will be amazed by the art you can create before ever going to the sewing machine! This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday. lenorecrawford.com Member: $88 Retail: $110 (Plus Kit Fee)

Supplies: A kit is required and includes: pattern, lightweight fusible web, parchment paper, freezer paper, paints for use in class, painting supplies, and handout. Kit Fee: $15 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (6) fat quarters (18" x 22") - (1) color fabric in values from very light to very dark (1) fat quarter (18" x 24") - background fabric in coordinating color (2) yd. - additional lightweight fusible web

Ultra-fine black Sharpie® marker Craft knife Beige masking tape

The following are optional items that can be purchased in class.

18mm rotary cutter - $13.50 and replacement blades - $7 28mm rotary cutter - $16 Large tweezers - $7

Small embroidery scissors - $20 Fabric glue - $4.50 Fabric paint sets - $22 each Paint brushes - $5 each Craft knife - $5

Visit Lenore’s website for fabrics to complete your project after class: http://lenorecrawford.com/fabric-requirements.html Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

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Creating Mini Blended Fabric Collages Lenore Crawford

All levels Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

River Overlook AB #45104t - Color/Design

Using 1/2" pieces of fabric and tweezers, students will create a blended design to take home and frame. These designs will have trees that will be enhanced with fabric paints. Lenore will supply all required supplies, including dozens of different fabrics, fabric paints, muslin to fuse the design to, and fabric for creating trees. The finished collage is about 5" x 7" and can be matted on an 8" x 10" mat board and framed. This is a technique you can use again and again, and you’ll leave with something you’re truly proud of. This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday. lenorecrawford.com Member: $88 Retail: $110 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: all fabric required for project, muslin to fuse to, fusible web, parchment paper, fabric paints and painting supplies, outline, and handout. Kit Fee: $20 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Fabric scissors Paper bag for trash

Small, sharp embroidery scissors Large tweezers (like those used for beading) Elmer's glue

The following are optional items that can be purchased in class.

18mm rotary cutter - $13.50 and replacement blades - $7 28mm rotary cutter - $16 Large tweezers - $7 Small embroidery scissors - $20

Fabric glue - $4.50 Fabric paint sets - $22 each Paint brushes - $5 each Craft knife - $5




Decorative Hand Stitching in Wool: Relax and Stitch

Vicki McCarty All Levels

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. River Overlook AB

#43507 - Appliqué Have you ever wanted to be able to embellish your wool with beautiful hand stitches? Well, here is your chance! In this class, you will fuse down your appliqués and embellish this little project using 12 wt. pearl cotton. You will learn decorative hand stitches to make your work shine, and then embellish with lace and beads! Join Vicki for a fun and relaxing morning of stitching with friends. calicopatchdesigns.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: pattern and handout, wool fabric, homespun backing, (3) balls - Valdani 12 wt. pearl cotton, beads, and lace. Kit Fee: $35 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies Double-stick fusible web (such as Steam-A-Seam 2®) Small, sharp embroidery scissors Chenille needle - size 22

Optional Item:

6" scallop stand to display project - $24 Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Dense & Dainty Freehand Fills on the Longarm Margaret Solomon Gunn

Beginner, Intermediate Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Grand Gallery AB #48503 - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM

Explore the creation and quilting paths for a multitude of freehand background fills! You’ll learn several different fills that can fit any quilt and even gracefully take the place of a stipple. These are




suitable for every quilt, from the very-traditional to today's modern offerings! Don’t miss your chance to stock up on these fun and versatile quilting designs. Two students per machine. mainelyquiltsoflove.com Member: $100 Retail: $125 Supplies: A kit is required and includes: backing, batting, and a top to longarm quilt, plus handouts. Kit Fee: $25 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

New air or water erasable fabric marking pen Fabric scissors Pen and pencil

Notebook Longarm machines are provided by Handi Quilter. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

EQ8: The Basics and Beyond Nancy Mahoney

Beginner, Intermediate Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

River Overlook EF #49501 - Quilting Technology

In this class, students will learn the basics of EQ. You'll learn how to use color tools, EQ libraries, Block worktable, and Quilt worktable. See how to set blocks in a quilt layout, add borders, and audition fabrics. Don’t miss your chance to get started with Electric Quilt. nancymahoney.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Notebook Pen and pencil

Laptop computer with EQ8 installed and activated prior to class. A day or two before class and with your laptop connected to the Internet, make sure you can open EQ8 on your computer (EQ8 must be validated every 30 days).

Power cord for the laptop External mouse that is compatible with the laptop




Mouse pad Spare battery if mouse is wireless

Optional:

EQ8 User manual

Faux Appliqué with Paints: It's ReMARKable! Mark Sherman


River Overlook EF #43506 - Appliqué

Join Mark and learn this “appliqué” method that is included in several of his prizewinning quilts. Mark uses silk paints and a special way of painting that even a novice quilter can master. Your work will look reMARKable, and you will look brilliant. Don’t miss your chance to master this amazing trick and take your quilts to the next level. remarkablequilts.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: original reMARKable pattern, ⅓ yd. PFD Fabric, ⅓ yd. Sultry Totally

Stable, Sharpie® extra fine marker, Sharpie® fine point marker, cotton rag (diaper material), paint tray, Fantastix® (6 pack), use of paints in class. Kit Fee: $50 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Fearless Feathers on the Longarm Margaret Solomon Gunn

Beginner Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


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Spend the afternoon with Margaret and let her show you how simple feathers can be! This class is geared towards quilters who are new to stitching feathers and those who wish to improve their confidence in quilting feathers. Margaret will start at the beginning, teaching proper feathering technique. Then you will add a variety of different feather “customizations,” including variations to the spines and the feather fronds to tailor feathers to personal taste or the character of a quilt. You will be amazed at how your feathers improve in a very short time! Two students per machine. mainelyquiltsoflove.com Member: $100 Retail: $125 Supplies: A kit is required and includes: backing, batting, top fabric, tracing paper, and handouts. Kit Fee: $25 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

New air or water erasable fabric marking pen Fabric scissors Pen and pencil Notebook


Feathered Friends: Painting on Fabric

Linda M. Poole Beginner

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. River Overlook CD

#45502w - Color/Design Learn to paint, blend, and shade with Inktense Ink Pencils and Textile Acrylic Paints and make a beautiful little bird on fabric! Doodle designs get added to your bird to make it your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Learning from Linda, an experienced painter and quilt instructor, will make this a class to remember. She promises that "anyone can do this!" Spend the day with Linda and leave with the confidence to try fabric painting again and again. This full-day class includes show admission on Wednesday. lindampoole.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Kit Fee)


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Supplies: A kit is required and includes: master pattern, color photographic instructions, ink pencils, acrylic textile paint, textile medium, paint brushes, fabric marker, water soluble glue stick, Kosheki toothpicks, paint cups, uncoated and coated paper plates, freezer paper, design drawn on prepared for dyeing cotton fabric, and background oval drawn on water-soluble appliqué stabilizer. Kit Fee: $38 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (1) 10" X 10" piece - non-corrugated cardboard, foam core, or poster board Fabric scissors Pre-moistened washcloth inside a baggie to keep fingers clean

(6) paper towels Pencil sharpener Plastic container for water to clean brushes Non scented baby wipes


Free-Motion Feathers Four Ways on the Domestic Machine

Jenny K. Lyon Intermediate

Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery CD

#48107t - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE Learn how to create beautiful feathers to add to your own quilts. You'll work on four different kinds of feathers that can be used on traditional, modern, contemporary, or art quilts. You CAN do feathers! Those with some free-motion experience will enjoy this class, but Jenny will break it down into baby steps that make creating feathers simple, easy, and fun! This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday. quiltskipper.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: (4) 15" quilt sandwiches, 10-page handout, (1) spool - 600 yd. Master Piece thread. Kit Fee: $20 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:


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Basic Sewing Supplies Thread snips

Stationary sewing machines are provided by Pfaff. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Free-Motion Fills and Frills on the Domestic Machine

Jenny K. Lyon Intermediate

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook EF

#48512 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE If you have some free-motion experience and want to learn more free-motion fills, then join Jenny and learn how to select and quilt “fills and frills”. You'll learn a variety of motifs for fills, borders, dividers, and combinations that will add beautiful and stunning texture to your quilts, wearables, and home decór. Most motifs will be freehand quilted, and a few will use marked reference points. Let's get beyond stipple and have some fun! quiltskipper.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: (3) 14" quilt sandwiches with quality solid fabric and batting, plus a 6-page handout. Kit Fee: $15 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:







From Hands Alone: History of an Antique Quilt Collection

Chris Moline All levels


#42804 - Lectures The quilts included in this exhibit are selected from the collection of Chris Moline and represent items that display the artistry and innovation of quilts made by hand. Get the background information on this exhibit straight from the collector. These hand-pieced, -appliquéd, and -quilted items represent a range of styles and time periods. Chris will talk about the makers and give as much history on each piece as is known. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. chrismoline.net Member: $16 Retail: $20

Fun and Easy Walking Foot Trapunto Mark Sherman


Grand Gallery Overlook AB #48505 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE

In this innovative class, students will learn everything they need to know about doing machine trapunto work using a walking foot on their sewing machine. This class is designed for all levels of quilting experience because Mark takes all the fear out of learning to do machine trapunto work. This method is simple and fun and students will be amazed at the results of their own work. As a bonus, Mark will teach ReMARKable Tips at the end of the class, covering most everything he does as a quilter. Don’t miss this inspiring class! remarkablequilts.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: ReMARKable Butterfly pattern, written instructions, blue Clover© Chacopen with eraser, special trapunto scissors, (2) - layers Dream Wool, (2) - layers Dream Cotton, and Superior® Thread.

http://www.chrismoline.net/



Kit Fee: $45 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (2) fat quarters (18" x 22") - fabric in solid colors only (you may opt to purchase Mark's hand-

dyed fat quarters. Mark will personally help you select the perfect ones for your project. - $5 per fat quarter)

Machine cotton sewing thread to match your fat quarters (Mark recommends Aurifil) Stationary sewing machines are provided by Elna. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Granny's Big Block Stars: Piecing a Traditional Beauty

Nancy Mahoney All levels

Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook CD

#47503 - Piecing Star blocks, simple appliqué, and yo-yo flowers make this traditional-looking quilt a real beauty. Learn how to make the big block stars using Nancy's quick and easy piecing techniques. Fusible appliqué techniques and tips for making perfect yo-yo flowers are included in the class. If reproduction prints aren't for you, batik prints on a dark background will make a spectacular, eye-catching quilt. Finished quilt size: 76" x 94". nancymahoney.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (5¾) yd. - light fabric for background (22) fat quarters (18" x 22") - assorted light, medium, and dark prints for Star blocks and yo-

yos (1) yd. - dark green print for Star blocks and appliqué ½ yd. - red print for Star blocks and appliqué

(1¼) yd. - brown print for corner blocks, sashing squares, and binding (¼) yd. - medium pink print for appliqué Neutral-colored thread

For precutting instructions, click here. Optional Item available to purchase in class:




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Corner Trimmer (#8064) by Marti Michell - $5 Stationary sewing machines are provided by Janome. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Half-Square Twisted Triangles:

Use Your Precuts! Nancy Mahoney


Grand Gallery Overlook AB #47511 - Piecing

Join Nancy in this fun and informative class. Students will learn ten different ways to make half-square triangle units! This stash-busting lap-size quilt is perfect for fat quarters (18" x 22") or fat eighths (9" x 22"). The blocks are oh-so-easy to make and look great in any color combination. Finished quilt size: 53" x 60". nancymahoney.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (1) fat quarter (18" x 22") each - (20) assorted prints OR (1) fat eighth (9" x 22") each and

(40) assorted prints

Neutral-colored thread 6" square ruler with 45-degree line or 6 ½" BlocLoc ruler

For precutting instructions, click here. Stationary sewing machines are provided by Elna. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.





Hexies and Honeycombs: Getting Started with English Paper Piecing

Debbie Wendt Beginner

Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. River Overlook EF

#47501 - Piecing Join Debbie for the afternoon and get started with English Paper Piecing! Hexies and Honeycombs are great designs for any fabric choice, and they can be modern, traditional, or anywhere in between. Debbie will teach you the basics of English Paper Piecing using paper, Paper Pieces, and freezer paper. You’ll choose the method and shape that suits you and then get to work on a hand-stitching project you’ll be proud of. Come and learn the old and make it new! wendtquilting.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: Paper Pieces for Hexagon flower and Honeycomb Lucy Boston block, needle, thread, clip, and handouts. Kit Fee: $5 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (19) 2½" squares - Hexie flower to include 1 center, 6 first round, 12 second round (3-4) fat quarters (18" x 22") - Honeycomb Lucy Boston block

Optional Items:

Additional Paper Pieces available for purchase in class (prices vary depending on choice from $3.75 and up)


Ice Crystals Quilt: 3-D Illusions Karen Combs Intermediate

Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook GH

#47114f - Piecing




Spend the day with Karen and create an amazing 3-D quilt that will have your friends asking "How did you do that?" You will learn Karen's special rotary cutting techniques along with tricks and tips for making this quilt of illusion. This is the perfect class for a quilter with sewing experience. This full-day class includes show admission for Friday. karencombs.com Member: $88 Retail: $110 (Plus Kit Fee)

Supplies: A kit is required and includes: pattern, handouts, rotary template, and fabric for quilt design. Kit Fee: $58 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

(1) yd. - flannel for design wall Fabric markers (both light and dark)

Paper bag for trash Seam ripper Straight pins Thread snips Light gray thread

1" x 6" ruler Blue painter's tape Small bottle - Best Press


http://www.karencombs.com/


Jane's Textile Treasure Garden: Stories and Trunk Show

Jane Sassaman All levels


#42803 - Lectures Join Jane for a glimpse into the inspirations for and processes of designing fabric, from dreaming to drawing, coloring, and cutting. This is a colorful journey through the creative process. Jane will bring many quilts and accessories made with her FreeSpirit fabrics, and everyone will enjoy seeing how to use contemporary prints to make dramatic quilts. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. janesassaman.com Member: $16 Retail: $20

Landscape Confetti Art Quilt Sally Manke


River Overlook EF #45511 - Color/Design

See color, proportion, depth, and shadows through an art teacher’s eyes. In this fun and eye-opening class, you’ll create a woodland scene with confetti cut fabrics “painted” on quilt batting. Layers and layers of tiny bits of batik and hand-dyed fabrics create a beautiful landscape. Fussy-cut trees, rocks, and flowers will be added before topping with a layer of tulle. Return home to free-motion quilt and embellish your masterpiece. You can bring a photo to work from or borrow one from the instructor. sallymanke.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: tulle to cover your project, Metallic and Specialty Fibers for highlights, Specialty Yarns. Kit Fee: $3 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Scissors for fussy cutting

Straight pins




12" square OR 2.5 " WOF (width of fabric) strips - batiks or hand-dyed fabric in the following colors

o (3 - 4) - shades of light blues, lavenders, pinks (light shades) - for the sky o (5 - 6) - greens, reds, golds - for the plants o (2 - 3) - tan shades - for the sand o (3 - 4) - black, brown, gray, white, or tree prints - for the tree trunks o (1 - 2) - printed or batik - foreground flowers

Quilt backing fabric - 24” X 24” inches or slightly larger

Batting - 24" X 24" inches - Warm & Natural or other flat batting works well Lots and lots of straight pins Flat box to take project home - 18" X 24" cutting board works well (4 - 8) Snack-sized ziplock bags

Optional:

Novelty yarns or glitter fabrics Irons are provided by Reliable.

Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Leaf Sampler: Machine Embroidery Adds Personality

Jane Sassaman Beginner, Intermediate

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grand Gallery EF

#46501 - Embroidery/Embellishment Machine embroidery adds personality to your quilts and needlework. The stitches you choose affect the emotion and atmosphere of your work. In this workshop, you will make a simple sampler using a repeated leaf appliqué, but by changing the finishing embroidery stitches, each leaf takes on different personalities and attitudes. Sample some stitches you have never tried before and try to find the stitches which speak your language to make your needle projects more expressive. You’ll learn all about machine embroidery and leave with something beautiful. janesassaman.com Member: $56 Retail: $70 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies 19" X 24" fabric - background ½ yd. cotton fabric - any color of solid or simple print for leaves (1) fat quarter (18" x 22") - stems




(1) yd. Pellon® ShirTailor® iron-on interfacing (1) yd. Wonder-Under or other paper-backed fusible web Small, sharp embroidery scissors

Basic 50 wt. sewing threads to contrast with leaf and stem fabrics For precutting instructions, click here. Leaves should be fused to background before class. Stationary sewing machines are provided by BERNINA. Irons are provided by Reliable.


Learn English Paper

Piecing: Tumbling Block Fun Karen Combs


River Overlook EF #47505 - Piecing

It's old, but it’s brand-new! English Paper Piecing (or EPP) is all the rage! Why? Because this technique is easy, fast, accurate, and best of all, portable! It’s perfect for sitting and stitching, no matter where you are. Let Karen show you this popular technique while creating an amazing 3-D quilt. Frankly, Karen avoided this kind of piecing for years... until she tried it. Now she's hooked and it is her “go-to” take-along project. Don't worry if you've never tried it before; Karen will start at the beginning and teach you all the tricks and tips you need. CAUTION: You may become addicted to English Paper Piecing! karenccombs.com Member: $56 Retail: $70 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: pattern, Paper Pieces, cutting template, fabric, EPP special notions, and handout. Kit Fee: $45 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Paper bag for trash Thimble Thread snips Needle threader Gallon freezer bag or sewing bag for your supplies




Irons are provided by Reliable.


Little Bird: Using Ink on Wholecloth Linda M. Poole


River Overlook CD #45508 - Color/Design

Learn to paint, blend, and add whimsical details with ink pencils and inks on your wholecloth quilt top. Learn from Linda - an experienced painter and quilt instructor - how to make your quilt a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. This is a relaxing, doable, and fun project that will help you to learn how to paint on fabric! lindampoole.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: color photographic instructions, ink pencils, textile medium, paint brushes, fabric marker, water-soluble glue stick, paint cups, uncoated paper plate, freezer paper, master pattern, master pattern drawn on "prepared for dyeing" (PFD) cotton fabric and ironed on freezer paper for stabilization, and more. There will be enough supplies left over for you to make several painted wholecloth quilts in the future. Kit Fee: $35 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

(1) 8" x 10" piece - non-corrugated cardboard, foam core, or poster board Pre-moistened washcloth inside a baggie to keep fingers clean (6) paper towels Plastic container with water for cleaning paint brushes Two-hole pencil sharpener

Non scented baby wipes Irons are provided by Reliable.




Longarm Quilting for Beginners: From the Ground Up

Margaret Solomon Gunn Beginner

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery AB

#48101w - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM Whether you are considering purchasing a longarm or are just ready to learn the basics, this class is for you. In a one-on-one environment, Margaret will guide students on fundamental aspects from loading a quilt to proper tensioning and safe ergonomics to keep your body healthy. You will learn interesting background designs appropriate to your level so you can quilt happily and creatively from the front side of the longarm. Class will start with simple motifs, then Margaret will add features and new components to create complex-looking yet beginner-friendly designs. You’ll also discuss using templates and a few simple custom features all beginners can use. This class is intended to leave students with the confidence they need to quilt on their own when they go home. Spend all day learning on your own machine with one of the top longarm quilters in the industry! One student per machine. This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday. mainelyquiltsoflove.com Member: $248 Retail: $310 Supplies: A kit is required and includes: backing, batting, top fabrics, and handouts. Kit Fee: $25 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

New air or water erasable fabric marking pen Fabric scissors Pen and pencil ¼" - thick straight longarm template




Mermaid Quilt: Fabric Painting with Ink Pencils and More

Linda M. Poole All levels

Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. River Overlook CD

#45105t - Color/Design Come enjoy the day as Linda teaches you her techniques for fabric painting with inks, ink pencils, and ink blocks. Learn how to paint, blend, and shade your Mesmerizing Mermaid and start on your way to a stunning wallhanging. There is no need to know how to paint beforehand. Linda teaches everyone from beginners to those who are "in the know" and looking to add techniques to their repertoire. You’ll love finding your inner artist in this fun and enriching class. This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday. lindampoole.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: master pattern and color photographic instructions, master pattern drawn on "prepared for dyeing" (PFD) cotton fabric and ironed on freezer paper for stabilization, ink pencils, textile medium, textile paint brushes, fabric marker, background oval drawn on lightweight fusible interfacing, yellow and blue thickened inks for background, translucent tray, skin-tone ink paints, sparkle dry pigment, paint cups, uncoated paper plates, and freezer paper. Kit Fee: $42 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Fabric scissors Pre-moistened washcloth inside a baggie to keep fingers clean (6) paper towels Plastic container with water for cleaning paint brushes Apron or old clothes

Two-hole pencil sharpener 11" x 17" piece - foam core or non-corrugated cardboard or posterboard Nonscented baby wipes





Monarch Butterfly: Paint, Blend, and Shade Linda M. Poole



Explore wholecloth painting with Linda! You will learn to paint, blend, and shade with Derwent® Inktense pencils and pigments, then add doodle designs to your butterfly to make it your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Learning from Linda, an experienced painter and quilt instructor, will make this a class to remember and give you the confidence to use this technique again and again. She promises that "anyone can do this!" lindampoole.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: master pattern and color photographic instructions, master pattern drawn on "prepared for dyeing" (PFD) cotton fabric and ironed on freezer paper for stabilization, background oval drawn on water-soluble appliqué stabilizer, ink pencils, textile medium, background paint, paint brushes, fabric marker, water-soluble glue stick, Kosheki toothpicks, paint cups, uncoated paper plates, and freezer paper. Kit Fee: $37 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Fabric scissors (1) 15" square - non-corrugated cardboard, foam core, or poster board Pre-moistened washcloth inside a baggie to keep fingers clean

(6) paper towels Plastic container with water for cleaning paint brushes Two-hole pencil sharpener (Non scented baby wipes)





Moths and Moons Quilt Jane Sassaman

Beginner, Intermediate Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Grand Gallery EF #43104t - Appliqué

Spend the day with Jane Sassaman making marvelous moths! Each student will get a pattern and directions for making the Moths and Moons Quilt. Bring your favorite fabrics or purchase a kit from Jane's stash of FreeSpirit designs to create one to three giant moths (approximately 27" X 21" each). You will learn Jane’s accessible appliqué method, which you can use again and again. Don’t miss this fun and artistic class! This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday. janesassaman.com Member: $88 Retail: $110 (Plus Pattern Fee) Supplies: A handout is required for this class. Pattern Fee: $18 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (9) fat quarters (18" x 22") - coordinating simple prints in colors that you like together, Jane

recommends including some contrasting colors, as well; think moth wings and bodies.

(1) fat quarter (18" x 22") - solid black fabric (2) yd. - Pellon ShirTailor® iron-on interfacing ½ yd. Wonder Under

Small, sharp embroidery scissors Thread to match your moth fabric Aleene's Tacky Glue X-Acto-type knife with new #11 blade 8" X 14" Corrugated cardboard 18" X 9" foam core board

Optional: An optional kit is available and includes: all fabric for class -$30 Stationary sewing machines are provided by BERNINA. Irons are provided by Reliable.





Myra's Window Boxes: "Paint" with Floral Prints

Lenore Crawford All levels

Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook CD

#47113f - Piecing In this workshop, students will learn how to create beautiful window boxes using a basic Courthouse Steps block. The pattern was created by Lenore's mother, Myra Moore, and is a unique design using floral prints as the flowers for the window box. Students will create Courthouse Steps blocks, then sew them together to create a finished art quilt. They can be configured three in a row, four in a square, or even three stacked vertically. Create as many as you like! Students can take their design home and finish putting it together with batting, backing, and borders. This full-day class includes show admission for Friday. lenorecrawford.com Member: $88 Retail: $110 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies At least (30) 1½" x 12" strips - a variety of bright-colored textural print fabrics like reds,

oranges, blues, magentas, and yellows (not solids)

At least (30) 1½" x 12" strips total - variety of floral prints 12" ruler

Optional:

Floral prints and bright fabrics (available for purchase in class - $10) Stationary sewing machines are provided by Janome. Irons are provided by Reliable.





Narrow Border, Big Design: Learn 20 Freehand Borders on the Longarm

Margaret Solomon Gunn Beginner, Intermediate

Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery AB

#48509 - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM Join Margaret and explore how to get the most out of the smallest real estate. Students will learn and quilt nearly 20 fun and inventive freehand borders. You’ll never again be stumped on how to quilt those borders and sashings! Two students per machine. mainelyquiltsoflove.com Member: $100 Retail: $125 Supplies: A kit is required and includes: backing, batting, preprinted top fabric, and handouts about borders with quilting instructions. Kit Fee: $25 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

New air- or water-erasable marking pen Fabric scissors Pen and pencil

Notebook Longarm machines are provided by Handi Quilter. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

Patches of Glory: A Patriotic Quilt Vicki McCarty Intermediate

Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery EF

#47110f - Piecing Mix piecing and appliqué to make this spectacular wallhanging, all with Vicki's new fabric line "Patches of Joy" by MARCUS Fabrics. Vicki designed her own tumbler template that makes this a fun and easy project to conquer. She will teach her tips and tricks for both piecing and appliqué, as well as decorative machine stitches for making this beautiful patriotic project. Quilt finishes at 32" x 21". This full-day class includes show admission for Friday. calicopatchdesigns.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Kit Fee)




Supplies: A kit is required and includes: pattern book (which includes 8 patterns and tumbler template), all fabrics to complete quilt top, binding, and (4) spools of matching thread for appliqués. Kit Fee: $65 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (1) package - Fusible web of your choice 50 wt. cotton thread in light gray or tan for piecing (1) package - Sulky Tear-Easy Stabilizer (available in class - $2.49) Appliqué pressing sheet

Stationary sewing machines are provided by BERNINA. Irons are provided by Reliable.


Perfect Endings: Binding Your Quilts

Nancy Mahoney Beginner, Intermediate

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grand Gallery CD

#48513 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE Add a flourish to the edges of your quilts using a variety of binding techniques. Learn how to make straight-of-grain and bias bindings, invisible joins, mitered corners, and hand and machine finishes. Discover how to bind curved and irregular edges and add piping, rickrack, and other special touches. You’ll also make samples of finishing methods to take home for future reference. nancymahoney.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: handouts, cording to make piping, rickrack, and Wonder Tape. Kit Fee: $10 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (6 - 8) prequilted 12" squares - sandwiched with two cotton prints or solids and low-loft

batting (nothing fancy; you can also use orphan blocks)

(2) fat quarters (18" x 22") of coordinating fabric for binding and piping





Optional Kit:

(6) prequilted 12" squares and (2) fat quarters (18" x 22") of coordinating fabric - $25 Stationary sewing machines are provided by Pfaff. Irons are provided by Reliable.


Playing with Tradition: Create

New Works from Traditional Blocks Maria Shell


Grand Gallery Overlook GH #47109t - Piecing

Using the basic components of design — line, shape, pattern, repetition, and color — you will explore how to manipulate common traditional quilt blocks into new and exciting compositions. Maria will lead you through the elements of design so you can be confident in expanding your creativity. Once you understand the basics, you’ll be amazed what you can make from a simple traditional block. This full-day class includes admission for Thursday. mariashell.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (12 - 24) fat quarters (18" x 22") representing the color wheel, plus neutrals. Please do not

worry about getting this exactly right. Bring what you have and we will make it work!

Thread snips Neutral-colored thread 4" x 14" ruler

Stationary sewing machines are provided by Janome. Irons are provided by Reliable.





Pretzeled Bargello: Make Your Own Bargello Quilt

Ruth Ann Berry Intermediate

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook GH

#47516 - Piecing Stop in for the morning and have fun creating this gorgeous bargello quilt. It looks difficult, but Ruth Ann will show you just how easy bargello quilts can be! You’ll have a blast and leave with an understanding of bargello and a great start to a finished quilt. quiltersclinic.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: precut 2½" strips to complete quilt top, plus pattern. Strips are arranged in (3) mini Jelly Rolls in (3) colorways, (8) fabrics in each colorway, (3) strips of each fabric (5 yards total). Kit Fee: $50 (payable in class) Please Bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies Neutral-colored thread



Quilt Judging, Appraising, Documenting: Understanding the Difference and Removing the Mystique

Sue Reich All levels

Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Ballroom D

#42801 - Lectures

Join Sue for an in-depth look at the similarities and differences in judging, appraising, and documenting quilts. Participants will have a first-hand opportunity to actually judge, appraise, and document quilts provided by Sue, which makes this an experience not to be missed for any aspiring

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quilt appraiser, documenter of historic quilts, and a judge who provides constructive criticism. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. suereichquilts.com Member: $8 Retail: $10

Quilt Dating Class Carol Elmore


Chase Boardroom #44103f - Professional Development

Learn to date fabrics and quilt styles to the period of time in which they were made. Find out how to recognize quilt styles, patterns, techniques, and colors that help define different periods, from the early 1800s to the present day. Bring an antique quilt to class and learn more about your piece and those of others. You will gain knowledge about history as it relates to women and textiles, and will develop an eye for choosing reproduction fabrics to make your own period-style quilt. This full-day class includes show admission on Friday. americanquilter.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

Notebook Pen and pencil Quilt to date

Optional Item: Camera

Quilts of Valor II: Free Film Viewing

Various All levels

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ballroom D

#42802 - Lectures

http://www.suereichquilts.com/



Quilts of Valor® II reunites national quilting celebrities Alex Anderson, Mark Lipinski, and host Marianne Fons from the original Quilts of Valor film to work on one magnificent new Quilt of Valor. As they sew, the quilting gurus share quiltmaking tips with viewers and speak from the heart about what being involved in making quilts for veterans has come to mean to them. The program also features stories from Nebraska, California, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C., introducing viewers to the people who make Quilts of Valor and the people who receive them. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. iptv.org/quilts-of-valor Member: FREE Retail: FREE

ReMARKable Fabric Basket Mark Sherman


Grand Gallery Overlook AB #49510 - Creative Crafts

Years ago, Mark came up with a ReMARKable way to make baskets, centerpieces, rugs, wallhangings, and more using 100% cotton rope and hand-dyed fabrics. Of course, fabric baskets had been done before, but not like this. This is a simple and very addictive project, and the sky is the limit! Join Mark and create your own one-of-a-kind fabric basket that you’ll be proud of for years to come. remarkablequilts.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: (20) yd. 100% cotton rope, (1) yd. ReMARKable Hand-Dyed Fabric, matching WonderFil Tutti 100% Egyptian Cotton Thread, 80/12 machine jeans needles, wire, written instructions, and collectible tin with window. Kit Fee: $45 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies (¼) stack of 3" X 3" Post-it notes Clover ballpoint awl (available for purchase in class, $12)

Stationary sewing machines are provided by Elna. Irons are provided by Reliable.


http://www.iptv.org/quilts-of-valor




ReMARKable Hand Appliqué by Machine Mark Sherman


Grand Gallery CD #43103w - Appliqué

Join Mark for this reMARKable class, where you will learn his method of turned-edge machine appliqué. What you will learn in this class can be used over and over again to get stunning results. Unlike other methods of appliqué out there, your appliqué will be soft to the touch and durable. This will be a hands-on, step-by-step learning experience that you will never forget. This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday. remarkablequilts.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Kit Fee)

Supplies: A kit is required and includes: ReMARKable Hand Appliqué by Machine Stabilizer, Bohin glue pen, 2,200 yd. Superior® Threads MonoPoly, Clover© Chacopen water-soluble blue pen with eraser, micro-tip glue bottle applicator, and (1) fat quarter (18" x 22") - Robert Kaufman Jet Black fabric, plus use of light boxes, Magic® Fabric Sizing light body fabric finish, Bohin chalk pencil, ironing surface in class, and pattern. Kit Fee: $50 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

(6) 6" X 8" scraps - practice fabric

4" sharp paper scissors Large pair of fabric scissors Clover® Ball Point Awl (available for purchase in class - $12) Elmer's® Washable School Glue Stick 1.4 oz. disappearing purple & .21 oz. disappearing

purple

Stationary sewing machines are provided by Pfaff. Irons are provided by Reliable. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers

are provided by AccuQuilt®.



Scrap Quilts Trunk Show Nancy Mahoney


Ballroom D #42202 - Special Events

Looking for something to do with all the scraps you've collected in bags, baskets, and boxes? In this informal and lighthearted trunk show, Nancy will share more than 50 scrap quilts, including vintage quilts from her collection. Hear how her love of vintage quilts has influenced her approach to quiltmaking. Nancy will share tips for making stunning scrap quilts, all while expanding your thoughts about making these beautiful pieces. nancymahoney.com Member: $28 Retail: $35

Silly String Bargello Quilt: A

Fun and Colorful Intro to Bargello Ruth Ann Berry

Intermediate Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Grand Gallery Overlook AB #47506 - Piecing

Join Ruth Ann Berry for a fun and relaxed afternoon and create this beautiful Bargello quilt! This complex-looking throw-sized quilt is easily accomplished with a simple process and straight piecing. Come join the Bargello craze and take home something you’re proud of. quiltersclinic.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: precut 2½" strips to complete quilt top, plus pattern. Strips are arranged in (3) mini Jelly Rolls in (3) colorways, (8) fabrics in each colorway, (3) strips of each fabric (5 yards total). Kit Fee: $50 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies


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Neutral-colored thread Stationary sewing machines are provided by Elna. Irons are provided by Reliable.


Simplified 3D Table Runner

Ruth Ann Berry All levels

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Grand Gallery CD

#47517 - Piecing Join Ruth Ann for a fun afternoon and make this eye-bending 3D quilt. You’ll love learning the basics of 3D quiltmaking and your project will look beautiful on your table at home. Ruth Ann will show you how to take simple triangles and transform them into a beautiful 3D quilt. quiltersclinic.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: fabric to complete quilt top, plus pattern. Kit Fee: $20 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

Basic Sewing Supplies 60-degree ruler



Templates 101 for the Longarm Margaret Solomon Gunn

Beginner Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Templates can be used to create a multitude of beautiful designs; they are not just for ditch stitching! This class is geared towards new template users and those seeking more confidence in

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using templates. The class will cover basic patterns created using both a straight template and a 12" arc template. These patterns include linework and crosshatching. Students will each quilt a sampler quilt using templates and leave with the confidence to work with templates again and again! Two students per machine. mainelyquiltsoflove.com Member: $100 Retail: $125 Supplies: A kit is required and includes: backing, batting, sampler top, handouts and instructions, 4" circle longarm template. Kit Fee: $25 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:

¼" thick longarm straight template with several etched ¼" spaced lines

¼" thick longarm template with 12" diameter for crosshatching (must be like the Boomerang sold by Deloa Jones and must have etched ¼" spaced curved lines)

New air or water erasable fabric marking pen Fabric scissors Pen and pencil Notebook

Note: If you have questions about which template to bring, you may contact Margaret directly at [email protected]. Longarm machines are provided by Handi Quilter. Rotary cutters, mats, and 6" x 24" rulers are provided by AccuQuilt®.

The Man Quilter! Mark Sherman



Mark Sherman is an international award-winning quilter, author, teacher, and lecturer. His quilts express his love for color, design, and creativity. He fell in love with quilting after seeing a donation quilt from a local quilt guild at a Christmas show. Instantly Mark knew that even though he knew absolutely nothing about sewing or quilting, it was something that he wanted to do. The journey was not always easy or successful, but following his favorite quote from Winston Churchill, “Never, never, never give up,” Mark continued to pursue his dream of becoming a quilter. Join Mark for a hilarious


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overview of a man quilting his way through this “women's world.” Mark uses this lecture as an excellent opportunity to encourage his audiences to pursue their own dreams. His belief is “If I can do it, you can, too, and here's how.” Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. remarkablequilts.com Member: $16 Retail: $20

To Cover Military and Veterans Touched by War: Quilts of Valor®

Sue Reich and Ann Holte All levels

Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ballroom D

#42806 - Lectures Attend this free lecture to learn about the Quilts of Valor Foundation® and how you can award members of your family or community with a Quilt of Valor (QOV) to thank them for their service. Discover how to make a Quilt of Valor, begin a QOV group in your area, or become a contributing member of QOVF to help fulfill the mission of “covering Military and Veterans touched by war.” QOVF president Sue Reich and QOVF member Ann Holte will share popular quilting techniques such as quilt-as-you-go variations, “Y” seams, new patterns, and the appropriate standards for creating a Quilt of Valor, as well as show many examples of actual quilts. Hear about “QOV: A 50 State Salute,” currently on exhibit and featuring quilts representing 24 states. These quilts will be awarded from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky in February 2020. Make time to add a patriotic hexagon to a QOV in the making. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. coveringquilthistory.com Member: FREE Retail: FREE

Transparency in Quilts: Create a Color Illusion Karen Combs



Join Karen for the morning and get amazing results. In this class, you’ll learn the secrets to creating the look of transparency in your quilts. Transparency is the use of color to make your quilts look like one color is laying over another, and it's very simple if you just know how. After this class, you can



amaze your friends and family with your use of color! Don’t miss this chance to do something new and innovative with your quilts. karenccombs.com Member: $56 Retail: $70 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class:

(1) gallon ziplock bag full - 5" square or larger pieces of non-busy fabric. Bring light, medium, and dark values of all colors including white, gray, black, and cream. (Stonehenge and Moda Marbles are both examples of non-busy fabrics. You can also bring solid fabrics. We will be cutting and pasting the fabric, so bring many different colors and values.)

Fabric scissors Paper scissors

6" square ruler Glue stick Colored pencils or crayons



Twirl-a-Tool Quilt: Fun and Easy Piecing Debbie Wendt

All levels Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook AB

#47512 - Piecing Join Debbie and learn a new block for a unique quilt. This quilt is a great choice for all the bright fabrics you've been collecting! Pair the fabrics with a dark background or change it up with lights and solids for a modern twist. You’ll use the Brilliant Bindings© tool as a template in this easy-to-construct Twirl block. You’ll even get tips on the sashing and faux-piped binding that gives this quilt pop. Don’t miss your chance to learn something new and create this fun, twirly quilt. wendtquilting.com Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required for this class and includes: Brilliant Bindings Tool and handout. Kit Fee: $18 (payable in class)




Please bring the following items to class: Basic Sewing Supplies (4) yd. - background (used for blocks, sashing, setting triangles, and binding) (9) fat quarters (18" x 22") - Twirls (you can get by with 7, but 9 gives more variety and extra

fabric for faux-piped binding). For precutting instructions, click here. Stationary sewing machines are provided by Elna. Irons are provided by Reliable.


Two-Block Wonders: Double Your Quilting Fun

Nancy Mahoney All levels

Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ballroom D

#42812 - Lectures Unlock the mystery and double your quilting fun by placing two different blocks side-by-side to create extraordinary quilts. You will learn how every quilter can make unique quilts, regardless of skill level. Nancy has made over 70 two-block quilts, and she will share her tips for successfully pairing blocks to create dazzling quilts. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. nancymahoney.com Member: $16 Retail: $20

Wearing Grannie's Panties: A

Trunk Show of Feedsack Quilts Lisa Erlandson

All levels Friday, 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.


Feedsacks, flour sacks, cotton sacks? No matter what you call them, these textile bags had a huge impact on the lives of those living in the first half of the 20th century. This program is a trunk show





of feedsacks and feedsack quilts, with the history and many uses of feedsacks presented. You’ll love stepping back in time with these amazing quilts. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. lequilts.com Member: $16 Retail: $20

Women's Work is Never Done

Gerald Roy All levels

Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Ballroom D

#42810 - Lectures Women's Work is Never Done has been a popular event as part of AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah, KY, for many years. This year, Gerald will exhibit some of the classic tops that have been favorites throughout the years, as well as many of the classic antique quilt tops from the Pilgrim/Roy collection dating from 1840 to 1940. Come and enjoy this history-rich lecture that is sure to please! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. pilgrimroy.com Member: $8 Retail: $10

You CAN Free-Motion Quilt on a Domestic Machine! (First Offering)

Jenny K. Lyon Beginner

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook GH

#48102w - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE Learn to free-motion quilt in a supportive and fun atmosphere on a home machine! Jenny’s approach is simple, approachable, and encouraging. You will work on five motifs that you can put on your own quilts, and each motif will teach a skill set useful for future quilting. Jenny will share numerous quilts, photos, and samples to illustrate what is taught in class, and you'll even learn how to create the best setup for easy free-motion quilting. You can do this; come find out how! This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday. quiltskipper.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Kit Fee)

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Supplies: A kit is required and includes: (5) 14" quilt sandwiches with quality solid fabric and batting, plus a 10-page handout. Kit Fee: $20 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:


Stationary sewing machines are provided by Janome.



You CAN Free-Motion Quilt on a

Domestic Machine! (Second Offering) Jenny K. Lyon

Beginner Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grand Gallery Overlook EF

#48110f - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE

Learn to free-motion quilt in a supportive and fun atmosphere on a home machine! Jenny’s approach is simple, approachable, and encouraging. You will work on five motifs that you can put on your own quilts, and each motif will teach a skillset useful for future quilting. Jenny will share numerous quilts, photos, and samples to illustrate what is taught in class, and you'll even learn how to create the best setup for easy free-motion quilting. You can do this; come find out how! This full-day class includes show admission for Friday. quiltskipper.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Kit Fee)

Supplies: A kit is required and includes: (5) 14" quilt sandwiches with quality solid fabric and batting, plus a 10-page handout. Kit Fee: $20 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class:


Stationary sewing machines are provided by Janome.






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