TeachersandClasses(inalphabeticalorder)VickieClontz Vickie'sloveoffibers,woolandfolkartisapparentineachofthe80+patternsshehasdesignedforhercompanyAnnie'sKeepsakes,whichcelebratedtheir24-yearanniversaryin2014!

Vickie'suniqueprojectshaveappearedinmagazinesacrossthenationandabroad,andshebringshereasy-goingstyleandaward-winningexpertisetoeachofherlectures,classesandworkshops.

Vickiebegansewingandcreatingattheageof5whenhermotherbeganteachingherhowtomakedollclothes.Shestartedhercompany"Annie'sKeepsakes",(namedafterhermotheranddaughter)in1990,tocontinueherloveofdesigningandstayinghomewithherchildren.Annie'sKeepsakeshasbeengrowingsteadilyandisnowdistributedthroughouttheUnitedStatesandabroad.

Sheregularlyappearsatbothlocalandnationaltradeshows.VickieisvendingatSymposium2017andisofferinga3-hourclassonherwoolfeltingprocess.

Class:WoolBeadEarrings–Sundaymorning(3hours)

Learntowet-feltbeautifulbeadsofwoolfibersandcreateacoupleofpairsofwoolbeadearringstocoordinatewithyourfavoriteensemble.InstructorwillbringwoolfibersandsparklyAngelinafiberstoaddabitofblingtoyourwooly"jewels",aswellasthejewelrycomponentsandnoveltybeadstoenhanceyourcreations.Kitrequiredforthishalf-dayclass;awidevarietyofcolorswillbeavailable.

Supplylist:-handtowel

-apron(optional)Kitfee:$10

AbyDolinger AbyisanativeofCulpeper,Virginia,andlearnedvariousneedlecraftsfromhermother,grandmothers,andSewing4-Hclub.Asayounggirl,sherememberssittingonmygrandmother’sshadybackstepshandpiecingFourPatchesinthesummertime.(ThebasketfulofFourPatcheswithhugerunningstitchesisherlongestrunningUFO!)In1976whentheU.S.A.celebrateditsbicentennial,therewasaresurgenceofinterestincolonialcrafts.That’swhenthequiltingbugbitAby!

AbyDolingercreatesclassicquiltsfromLayerCakeswhichareprecut10”squaresavailablefromModaFabrics.ShealsodesignspatternsandModadistributesherpatterns.ShehasfoundworkingwithModafabricstobeagreatopportunitythatcontinuestosparkhercreativity.

AbyismarriedtoanArmychaplainsohasmovedeverythreeyearsthroughouthismilitarycareer.Shehasbecomeanexpertatpackingandatkeepingherstashoffabricsandsuppliesundercontrol.SheusestheInternettokeepintouchwithfriendsworldwideandisamemberofTheAmericanSamplersthathasanannualmeetingatMid-AtlanticQuiltFestivaleachyear.

Lecture:FastCuttingTechniques–Fridaymorning

Class:GetthePoint–FridayafternoonandSaturdaymorning(6hours)

The6-hourGetthePointworkshopisbasedon“GetthePoint?”block#291designedbyCarrieNelson.ItwaspublishedinQuiltmaker’s100BlocksfromToday’sTopDesigners,volume3,Summer2011.

This59”x70”quiltismadewith402½”x40”strips.

SupplyList

SelectaJellyRoll(JR)orBaliPopcontainingmostlydarkfabrics.Orcut40coordinatingstrips2½”xWOF(widthoffabric,fromselvagetoselvage)fromyourstash.

Youalsoneed2½to3yds.lightbackgroundfabric.IfyourJellyRollorBaliPopfabricsaremediumandlight,youcouldselect2½to3yds.darkbackgroundfabric.

YouwillalsoneedanEZAngleRulerforconstructingHalfSquareTriangles.Workshopinstructionsincludediagramsforarrangingthe6”blocksseveralways.

Thisclassrequiresasewingmachineingoodworkingorder,andnormalquiltingsupplies.Makesureyoubringtheinstructionbookforyourmachineaswellasallpowerandconnectioncables.

Class:SpringMigration–SaturdayafternoonandSundaymorning(6hours)

SpringMigrationisaGooseinthePondquilt-a-longprojectfromSpring,2015.AbywasinspiredtodevelopthisprojectbyseveralcontingentsofCanadiangeesefoundaroundthepondsinherarea.Theprojectincludesa30”patchworkblockandseveralsurroundingborders.Finalsizeis46”x46”.Fabrics:Suggestion--Selectonemulticoloredprint.Thenchoosetwocolorsandalightbackgroundfabricthatcoordinatewiththeprint.

• Print–¾yd.• Red–1yd.forHSTs,OuterBordercornersquares,andBinding• Blue–½yd.• White–13/8yd.

Projectrequiresasewingmachineingoodworkingorderandnormalsewing/quiltingsupplies.

SusanEdmonson SusanEdmonsonisanaward-winningquiltmakerwhostartedthisjourneyin1981andtodaycontinuestowowheraudienceswithheruniqueartistry.Shehasdesignedquiltpatternsandkitsfortwonationalstoresaswellasherownpatternline.

Herspecialtieshavebeenfolkart,crazyquiltedpursesandwallquilts,and“flowerdoodles.”Fabriccollagebooksandminiartquiltsareamonghernewestcreationsusingmixedmediatechniques.Allofherworkislavishedwithbeadingandembroidery.Shelovesworkingwithvintagestylefabricsandcolors.Thepatternsshedesignshaveevolvedfromoriginalpiecesinspiredfromvintagequiltdesignsandnaturethatshowcaseherownuniquestyle.

SheisanativeofCharlotte,NCandnowlivesinConcord,NC.

Lecture:Allaboutbinding–Fridayafternoon

ClassEndlessHandEmbroideryforyourQuilter’sToolbox–Fridaymorning(3-hours)

Thisistheclasstolearnhowtoaddembellishment/HandEmbroiderytoanyandallyourquiltsnomatterhowlargeorsmalltheymaybe!Susanispassionateabouthandembroidery!Shewillwalkyouthroughmanystitchesfromverysimpletotextural3-Dstitches!Thisclassistoteachyouwaystoincreaseyourknowledgeofembroideryandtosimplifythemysteryofthestitches.Anyonecandothesestitches,withjustalittleextrainstruction.Ifyou’vewantedtodoaCrazyQuilt,wewilldiscusswaystoenhanceallthosebeautifulfabrics!WewillalsobeusingGlassSeedbeadstoenhancethestitches.Susanwillhavelotsofpatternsandexamplesofhercreationsmadewithhandembroiderystitching.Thesesquarescouldbeconstructedintoalittlefabricbookofstitchesforyourreference.

MaterialsandSupplies:• Nosewingmachineisneededforthisclass.• LinenFabric(orLinenCottonBlendfabricinanycolor)6-86”squares• Quilter’sDreamFusionBatting• HandEmbroideryThreads:PearlCotton#12,8,5,and3• ChenilleNeedlesSize22andSize18or20• EmbroideryScissors• GlassSeedBeads(size8/0or6/0)• Quiltingneedleorstrawneedleorappliqueneedle• EmbroideryStitchBook(SueSpargo’sstitchbookwillbeavailableforpurchaseduringclass.)

Note:Ifyouwouldlikeakit,theywillbeavailabletopurchaseinclassfor$20.Scissorswillnotbeincluded.***TherewillalsobeHanddyedfabrics,batting,needles,stitchbook,scissors,andallthethreadsavailabletopurchaseduringclass.

Class:NotinmyMartini–Saturdayallday(6hours)No,wearenothavingmartinis!WearegoingtomakeafuncircleappliquéquiltusingLayerCakesquares&Charmsquares.Thisisagreatfauxhandappliquétechniqueusingyourmachine.Therewillbelotsoftalkaboutcolor&placementoffabricstogiveyouthelookyouwantforthisfunolive-shapeddesign!Simplepiecing&funappliquétomakeforyourspecialsomeoneoryourself.Youcanalsouseapanelfabricifyoulike,butitisjustaprettywithanyfunfabric!Thistechniquecanbeusedforfutureprojectstomakeyourappliquelookasifyoudiditallbyhand.Susanalsohasanotherpatterncalled,“MountainMoon”thatusesthesametechnique,soifyoupreferthatdesign,it’sfine

MaterialsandSupplies:

• Sewingmachineingoodworkingorder• NotInMyMartini”Pattern(availableinClass$10.00)Metal

templatesareavailableuponrequestfor$15.00aset(ifthepricedoesnotchange).PleasecontactSusantobesureyougetaset,theyareveryhelpfulforthistechnique.Susanalsohasanothersimilarpatternforthistechniquecalled"MountainMoon".

• 1or2Modalayercakes&1charmpack(thisdependsonhowlargeyouwantyourquilt)or4510”squares,ifyouareusingfabricfromyourstash,noticethediagonallineofbackgroundfabrics.Theotherdesignisallpolka-dots,anythingwillwork.

• Optional:Iused“Tranquility”fabriclinefromModa&Iusedthebirdpanelforthebirdblocks,youcoulduseotherpanelsaslongastheyarecompatiblewitha10”cutsquare,borderscouldbeaddediftheyarealittletoosmall.Batiksaregreattoo!

• 1yd.innerborderfabric(smallprint)• 2yardsouterborderfabric(largeprintsworkwellforthis)• 2yardsofPatternEaseorEasyPattern(thisreplacesDo-Sewwhichisnotmadeanymore.It’salightweight

fibertypematerialthatcanbeusedfortracingpatterns,butitnotpaper.)• BluewashawaypenorPigmaPen.05permanent• 60wt.MettlerorYLI,or50wt.Aurifilcottonthreadstomatchyourfabrics• 70/10Universalneedles• Sewingmachine&¼”foot(Bernina#37,(Bernina#57doesnotworkaswellforthistechnique.))Ifyouhave

anotherbrandofmachinepleasebringanappliquepresserfoot.Youwillneedamachinethathasablindhemstitchifatallpossible.

• Pinkingsheers• Basicsewingkit(scissors,pins,rotarycutter,rulerandmatt,etc.)

GailGarber

ForGail,quiltingbeganasawhim,whenfriendsconvincedhertotakeahand-quiltingclass.Quiltmakingquicklybecameapassion.Gail’searlyquiltsaretraditionalwithconservativefabricchoices.By1984,shebeganexploringoriginaldesign.

Bold,colorful,andstunninggeometricdesignswithflyinggeesegalore–that’showyouknowyou’relookingatoneofGail’squilts!Herstylehasbecomeimmediatelyrecognizablebecauseofhertalentforcombiningvividcolorswithintricatepiecework.HergeometricstarquiltsandpictorialquiltshavewonawardsatshowsthroughouttheU.S.andhavebeenfeaturedinpublicationsworldwide.Studentsloveherabilitytomakethesedesignsachievableevenfornovicequiltdesigners.

SheisalsoExecutiveDirectorofHawksAloft,aNewMexicoconservationorganization.

Lecture:QuiltmakersandTheirInfluencesonourLives–Sundaymorning

Class:ScrumptiousStarStitchery–Fridayallday(6hours)Thisclassisespeciallytailoredforthenovicepaperfoundation-piecer.WorkingwithoneofGail’sdesigns,learntheinsandoutsofthisfascinatingtechniquethatenablesthestudenttostitchverycomplexdesignswitheaseandbestofall,accuracy.$15.00patternfeeincludesboththe30.5ʺoctagonandthe39ʺsquare.(Fabrickitsareavailableforthisclass)

Afabrickitisavailableforthisclassfor$45.Topre-orderyourkit,pleasecontactGailatgail@hawksaloft.orgatleast30dayspriortotheclass.

SupplyList1yardlightbackgroundfabric1/2yardouterborder&middlestarfabric1/8yardinnerborderfabric1/3yardtotalflyinggeesefabric (mayuseseveralfabrics)1/4yarddarkfabricforstarpoints1/8yardmediumfabricforstarcenter1/4yardofyourfavoritefabric,afabric withathemeoracolorscheme you’dliketofeature*Mechanicalpencil*Gooderaser*6”or12”Add-a-QuarterrulerFreezerpaperFabricandpaperscissorsRotarycuttingequipmentBasicsewingsuppliesSewingmachine*Specialtytoolswillbeavailableforpurchaseinclass

Class:DesigningCircularBorders–Saturdayallday(6hours)It’snotmagic!It’seasy,usingsimpledraftingtechniques,withGail’ssurefire,no“scarymathwords”teachingstyle.Learntodraftcircularflyinggeese,spirals,big’n’little,andmore.Studentswilllearndraftingtechniquesforavarietyofcircularborders.$7.00workbookfee.

SupplyListSewingmachine(afternoononly)Basicsewingsupplies½yardtotalassortedfabricscraps½yardbackgroundfabric2sheetsoflargepaperfordrafting(17”x22”)

(maybefreezerpaper)FreezerpaperFabricandpaperscissorsRotarycuttingequipment*Mechanicalpencils*Gooderaser*4ʺsquareruler*1ʺby6ʺor1ʺby12ʺtransparentruler*6ʺor12ʺAdd-a-Quarterruler24ʺtransparentruler*Draftingcompasswithextenderbar

*Specialtytoolswillbeavailableforpurchaseinclass.JaneGodshall Sewing,quilting,knitting&fiberartsingeneralhavebeeninJane’slifesinceshewasveryyoung.Shelovestodoallofthem,butalsolovestoteachandencourageotherstogivethematryortohelpthemintheircraft.Janechosehernameasabuildingblockforhercompanyname,PlainJaneThreads.Threadscanbereadymadegarments,somethingtohelpyoumakeyourowndesign,torepair,orinhercase,whatisalmostalwaysleftonsomethingshe’smade.Thosethreadsareapartofherandwhatsheputintowhatshemakes.ThePlain,toherissomethingsimple,foundationalthatcanbebuiltonoraddedto,tomakeityourown.InstartingPlainJaneThreadsJanehopestoencouragepeopletoturnwhatevertheyarebuyingormakingintosomethingtrulytheirown.Shealsoprovidesfinisheditemsandthesuppliesneededtomakeyourcreationyourown.JaneisfromCharlotte,NC.

Class:Foundation-lessPaperPiecing:NewYorkBeauty–Fridayallday(6hours)

Adifferenttakeonfoundationpaperpiecing.

Createaccuratepoints,arcsandseams.Nomorepullingoffpaper,reusablepatternspieces,andaccuracy!

NewYorkBeautyandcurvedpiecingareoftenthoughtofasabitintimidating.Withthismethodoffoundation-lesspiecingthoseperfectpoints,arcsandspiresareconquered.Andbestofall,withthistechniqueyouwon’tbesewingthroughthepaper,sothereisnotfightingtotearoffthepaperintheend.

Thefoundation-lesstechniqueisusedtopiecetheblocks.Explorationandvariationsinthepatternareencouragedandeachquiltwillbeanoriginal.Thisisagreattechniquetoaddtoyourtoolbox.

Foundation-lesspiecingmakessomeseeminglyimpossibleblockspossibleandfun.

Classsupplylist:Sewingmachine,opentoefoot,Basicmachinesewingkit.Scissors,Rotarycuttingsupplies,portabledesignwall(optional).Add-a-quarterruler(optional),threadtomatchfabricsoraneutralcolor.

Fabrics:Atleast8differentfabricsbutthemoreyoubringthemorechoicesyouwillhave.Fatquartersaregreat.

KitFee:PatternsandDirections;AcrylicTemplates$32orFabricKitFee:PatternsandDirections;AcrylicTemplatesandFabric$45

Class:Pathways:ArcsandCurves–Saturdayallday(6hours)Takethoseorphanblocks,UFO’sandscrapsandmakeawholenewlook.Areyoulookingforawaytousethatspecialfabricyou’vebeensaving?Orhowaboutthatnoveltyorbigprintyouhave?Maybeevensome“WhatwasIthinking?”fabric?

Bringitonandlet’smakesomethingnewwhilelearningtopiecearcsandcurves,piepiecesandwedges.Whynotbringsomeofthosescrapsandlet’susethemorturntheminto“newfabric”!Areyouready?Let’sgetstarted!

Fabric:FatQuarters,FatEighths,UFO’sandOrphanBlocks(youmaybecuttingtheseup).

Fabricscrapswelcome

Supplies:RotaryMat,CutterandRuler,Scissors,sewingmachine.

KitFee:PatternsandDirections;AcrylicTemplates$32

AnnHolmes

Artist,authorofNoSewingUntilYouQuiltIt,andinventorofAnn’sMagicButtons.Annhasworkedinstainedglasssince1976.WhenshemovedtoAshevillein1998andbecameinvolvedwiththelocalquiltguild.Annhadadesiretorecreatesomeofheroriginalglassdesignsintofabric,withouttheleadlinelookofstainedglassquilts.Asastainedglassartistshewouldbuildawindowontopofadrawing.Annexperimentedwithbuildingherquiltsonasee-thruFrenchFuse”foundation,andturningtheedgeswithgluestick.Thenin2005,footsurgeryforcedhertothinkofaquickerwaytofinishherprojectfortheAshevilleQuiltShow.Sheaskedherself,“WhyamIsewingthistwice?”firstforstitchingthetopandthensecondforquilting.“NoSewingUntilYouQuiltIt–FrenchFuseAppliqué”istheresult.Thisisaturnededgetechnique,itiseasyandfuntodo,itsavestime,andyoucanedityourworkwithoutrippingoutseams.

Class:Bloom–Fridayallday(6hours)

SupplyList:

• $10.00Kitfeeincludes:pattern,Ann’sMagicButton,freezerpaper,FrenchFuse,cottonbattingandgluestick.

• Yourownfabrics:fatquartersorless–yourchoicebutforbackground1lightand1dark;2shadesforthecenterofyourflower;3shadesofgreenforleavesandstem;3ofacontrastingcolorforbudandaroundthecenterandedgeofflower.

• Quiltbacking12”x18”• 28mmOLFARotarycutter–sharpblade.• Smallcuttingmatt“12x18”• Sharppointyembroideryscissors• Smallpaperscissors• 2finepointSharpiepermanentmakers,oneblack&

oneblue• Smallrulerfordrawingstraightlines• Sewer’sStiletto• SealingIronorsmallappliquéIron

–Annwillhavesealingironsfor$30.00;andsomeRotarycuttersforsale,ifneeded.

DonotbringsewingmachinestoclassAnnwilldemonstratestitchingandquiltingatthesametime.

Class:OrientalBullsEyeorNemoFound–Saturdayallday(6hours)Thereare2partstothisclass:

1. Buildthequilttop,withnosewing.Mostoftheclasstimewillbespentdoingthis.2. Stitchandquiltatthesametime.Somepeoplewillfinishbuildingthetopandhavetimetodothisinclass,

butAnnwilldemonstrateforeveryone.

Pleasemakeyourfabricselectionsbeforeclasstosavetime.MakeitfunusingyourchoiceofOrientalfabricsorgivethedesignacontemporarylook.

SupplyList:• $10.00Kitfeeincludes:pattern,Ann’sMagic

Button,freezerpaper,FrenchFuse,cottonbattingandgluestick.

• Yourownfabrics:fatquartersorless–yourchoice• Quiltbacking12”x18”• 28mmOLFARotarycutter–sharpblade.• Smallcuttingmatt“12x18”• Sharppointyembroideryscissors• Smallpaperscissors• 2finepointSharpiepermanentmakers,oneblack&

oneblue• Smallrulerfordrawingstraightlines• Sewer’sStiletto• SealingIronorsmallappliquéIron–Annwillhavesealingironsfor$30.00;andsomeRotarycutters

Somefolkswillfinishbuildingtop&havetimetostitch&quiltatthesametime.–bringsewingmachine,ifyouwant,withanew#90/14needle,invisiblethread,andabobbinwith#40weightRayonthreadorBottomLinebySuperior.

Lecture:Don’tSewIt‘TilYouQuiltIt!–Sundaymorning

Annwillintroducehermethodandthespecialtoolssheusesto“makeithappen.”Shewillalsobeshowinghermostcurrentworkandsomeoftheprojectsfirstcreatedwithheruniqueapproach.

DeboraKonchinsky DeboraKonchinskyistheowneranddesignerforCritterPatternWorks.ShegraduatedwithaBFA(BachelorofFineArts)inFabricDesignfromthePhiladelphiaCollegeofArtin1966.In25years,herstyleandinterestshavechangedfrombasiccottonappliqueswheretheanimalsareonecolor,toworkingwithwoolandfeltingwoolfibersintoherappliquestomakehercritterslook3-D.Someofthemevenhaveearsandtailsandwingsthatdangleoffherquilts.

Shehasalwaysspecializedinrealisticanimal-themedpatternsofmachineappliqué.Thesepatternscanbeusedtomakefinishedprojectsrangingfromahotpadtofullsizedbedquiltorclothing.Shewantstohelpyouthinkmorecreatively.Duringthefouryearsshespentincollege,shelearnedthatcreativethinkingstartswithonequestion:"Whatif...?”Beforeyoucanbecreative,youneedtolearnthebasicsofapplique.Deborafiguredthatvideosaretheeasiestwaytolearn,andshemadestepbystepfreevideosforyou...seriously,Deboraworeallthehats:thewriter,producer,camerawoman,editorandthestarforthevideos.Asaside-note,DeboraandherhusbandarealsovendingatSymposium2017!

Class:WoolyFish–Fridaymorning(3hours)

StudentsinthisclasswilllearnthebasicsofDebora’swoolappliquetechniqueandworkonasmallportionofthetotaldesign.Thetotaldesignincludes22fishandaturtle,starfishandoctopus.

SuppliesParticipantsShouldBring:• Scissors,small,tocutoutappliques.• Feltingtool...bringwhatyouhaveorpurchase

Clover#8901(thepinkonewiththreeneedles)$14.50availableinclass.

• Apieceofupholsteryfoam2"thick,orabrushforfelting(Clovermakesthem).

• Replacementneedlesoptional(5for$7.75)availableinclass.

• Pinstopintheappliquestocutthemout.$25.00Kitincludes:

• AWoollyFishpattern(value$18.00)Thereare30fishinthepattern,soyourprojectwillbedifferentfromeverybodyelse’susingthesamepattern.

• Twobaggiesofwoolfibers(value$7.00)indifferentcolorsforfishandcoralsandseaweeds.Yourchoice…theyarealldifferent.

• Onehanddyedpieceofwoolfabrics10ʺx16ʺforbackgroundsandscrapsforappliques(value$8.00)yourchoice…theyarealldifferent.

• Beadsforeyes

Class:NewFlockofSheep–Fridayafternoon(3hours)StudentsinthisclasswilllearnthebasicsofDebora’swoolappliquetechniqueandworkonasmallportionofthetotaldesign.Createacharmingsheepquiltwithrealisticdetailsusingthisnewpatterndevelopedin2012.Learnhowtofeltbypushingwoolfibersintowoolappliquesfusedtowoolbackgroundswithaneedlefeltingtool.Completeyoursheepwith3-Dearsandtails,texturesandsculpturalfaces.Transferringdetailsontotheappliqueswithoutdrawingabilityisaneasytrick.Youwillbeinspiredbyalltheinformation,knowledgeandencouragementDeborashareswithyou,soyoucancompletethequiltathome.

SuppliesParticipantsShouldBring:

• Scissors,smalltocutoutappliques.• Feltingtool...bringwhatyouhaveorpurchaseClover#8901(thepinkonewiththreeneedles)

$14.50availableinclass.• Apieceofupholsteryfoam2"thick,orabrushforfelting(Clovermakesthem).• Replacementneedlesoptional(5for$7.75)availableinclass.• Pinstopintheappliquestocutthemout.

$25.00Kitincludes:• ANewFlockofSheeppattern(value$21.95)• Twobaggiesofwoolrovings(value$6.00)indifferentcolorsforsheepandbackgroundsand

textures.Yourchoice...theyarealldifferent.• Fourormorepiecesofwoolfabricssewntogetherina12"x12"squareforbackgroundsandscraps

forappliques(value$16.00)yourchoice...theyarealldifferent.(Havingthesefabricssewnsavesyoufromluggingyoursewingmachinetoclasstoworkonsomethingyoualreadyknowhowtodo.)

• Beadsforeyes

Class:DragonfliesinWool–Saturdayallday(6hours)Intheclass,youwilllearntomakeonefeltedappliquedragonflycompletewithAngelina(asparklyfiber)enhancedwingswithembroiderythreads.Thetechniqueiscalledneedlefelting(pushingwoolfibersintowoolappliqueandawoolbackgroundwithaneedlefeltingtool).Tofurtherembellishthisblock,theveinsofthewingswillbehandstitched,thebodieswillbelightlybeaded,andflowerswillbefeltedusingwoolyarnforstemsandfibersforpetals.Wewillbecreatingthebeginningsofaquiltasshowninthephoto,orthisblockcouldbecomeapocketonabag,

Thegreatadvantagetothisnewfeltingtechniqueisitsportability,asnomachineisrequired.Itiseasytolearnhowtodoit.

SuppliesParticipantsShouldBring:• Scissors,smalltocutoutawoolapplique• Feltingtool...bringwhatyouhaveorpurchaseClover#8901(thepinkonewiththreeneedles)$14.50availableatCritterPatternWorksboothbeforeclassorinclass.

• Apieceofupholsteryfoam(availableatCPWboothfor$4.00)tofeltinginto.

• Replacementneedlesoptional(5for$7.50)availableinclass.

• Embroiderythreads,pearlcottonsize#8orflossinneutralcolors.

• Needlesforembroidery,size5isgood.• Atubeofsmallbeadsinassortedshapesinyourfavoritemixedcolor(shadesofgreenorblueetc.)forthebodyofthedragonfly.Needleandthreadforthesebeads.Bringasmallbowlorlidtokeeploosebeadsundercontrol.

$25.00Kitincludes:• Onebaggieofrovingwithseveralcolorsanddifferentvaluesandtextures.Yourchoice...theyarealldifferent.

• AbaggieofAngelina• One10”squareofhanddyedwoolfabricforthebackground.Yourchoicefrommanypieces.• Onehanddyedwoolfabricforborder.Eachonewillbedifferentbecausetheyarehandmade• Onepieceofwoolfortheapplique.• Patterncompletewithphotoandinstructions

RoxaneLessa

RoxaneLessabeganherprofessionallifeasaballetdancer,andhasdancedandtaughtalloverthecountry.Afterherdancecareerended,shedecidedtopursueherotherpassions:fabricanddesign.Herfirstdesignteacherwashermother,whobroughthertomanyartmuseumsandthedecorators’buildinginBoston,tochoosefabricsamplesforherclients.Later,RoxanepursuedadegreeinCostumeDesignandTextiles,andhasmadeone-of-a-kindartwearforclients.AfterrelocatingtoRaleigh,N.C.withherfamilyin1997,Roxanetookherfirstquiltingclassandwasinstantlyhooked.ShehasshownherworkattheprestigiousInternationalQuiltFestivalinHouston,theWorldQuiltandTextileExhibition,andtheMid-AtlanticQuiltFestival.

Currently,sheisteachingfiberartshereinNorthCarolinaatquiltguilds,andprivatelyatherhomestudio.SheisknownasTheArtQuilter’sCoach,havingcreatedherownprivateartquiltingprogramforseriousartquilters.

Class:Photo–Pattern–Quilt!–Fridayallday(6hours)Howdoyoutranslateallthosewonderfulphotosyouhaveintotheartquiltsyoulove?Inthisfastmovingclass,youwilllearneasywaystomakeapatternfromyourphoto,andanartquiltfromyourpattern.Youdon’tneedtoknowhowtodrawtomakebeautifulartquiltsusingthismethod!

Bringyourmachine(andfreemotionfoot)too,becauseyouwilllearnhowtoauditionyourquiltingdesigns,andthenquiltyourlittleartquilt.Studentswillhaveachoiceof3differentphotostoworkfrom:Seascape,Hibiscus,andCitySunset.

MaterialsandSupplies:• FreezerPaper• Pins,paperandfabricscissors,smallrotary

cutter,smallscissorsifyouhavethem,cuttingmat,scotchtape-doublesided,maskingtape

• Pencil,blacksharpie• Transferringthepatterntofabric:• LightweightWhitemuslinfabricthatyoucan

seethroughforfusingontopoflargeenoughforthesizeofyourpattern

• SaralTransferpaperorTransdoodleinavarietyofcolors.

• Ballpointpeninacontrastingcolor,i.e.redorpurpleanythingbutblack• Teflonpresssheetforfusing• Nicesupplyofhand-dyes,batiksorsolidsfromyourstashinalargerangeofvalues,i.e.verydarkallthe

waytoverylight.Youcanneverhaveenough,andifyoudon’thavewhatyouneed,wecancruisethestoreshelves.

• About2yardsofWonderUnderorMistyFuse,whicheveryoulikebetter,IpreferMistyFuse,ithasalighterhandwhenfused.

• 2largeZiplockbagstosavescrapsandpatternpieces• Optional,butveryhelpful:lightbox

Class:Posh,PetPortraits–Saturdayallday(6hours)ThisisRoxane’snewkittyHuey.ShehadsomuchfunmakinghimintoaPosh,PetPortrait,shedecidedtoteachaclassonhowtodoit.Letherhelpyouturnaphotoofyourfavoritepetintoabeguilingartquiltusingeasy,fused,rawedgeapplique,andfreemotionquilting.Thesemakegreatgiftsforfamilymemberstoo!Afterlearningthistechnique,youcanalsomakelandscapesandothertypesofartquilts!

Supplylist• pictureofyourpetenlargedtoapprox.20ʺx24ʺin

blackandwhiteatacopyshop.Canbesmallerifdesired.

• lightboxifyouhaveone• pen,largequilter’sruler,rotarycutter,pins,blackSharpie,doublesidedscotchtape• BohnorClovermarkingpencilwithwhitelead• Teflonpresssheetforfusing• MistyFuse,1packagewhite• FreezerPaper,1roll• Fabric:hand-dyes,batiks,smallprintsthatyouwouldliketouseonyourpetportrait,smallamounts

andscrapsareok.Battingandbackingofchoicebigenoughforyourproject.• 3/4yd.solidorquietprintbackgroundfabrictoputbehindyourpet.NancyMahoney Author,teacherandfabricdesignerNancyMahoneyhasenjoyedmakingquiltsforover25years,duringwhichtimemanyofherquiltshavebeenfeaturedinbooksandbothnationalandinternationalquiltmagazines.Shehascreatedover100quiltpatternsandalwayshasmorebooksandpatternsintheworks.Shehasdesigned15fabriccollectionsforP&BTextilesandClothworks.

Nancybelievesmakingaquiltshouldbefun.Shewantsstudentsinherclassestohaveagoodtime,learnsomethingnew,andmakeaquilttheywillenjoyformanyyears.

Lecture:MasteringColor–FridayafternoonAreyoutrappedinarutofalwaysusingthesamecolors?Doyouwantabetterunderstandingofhowtochoosecolorsforanystyleofquilt?Colorchoicesdon'thavetobeintuitiveorinstinctive-thereisapracticalwaytochoosecolorforquilts.Inthispresentation,you'llfindusefultechniquesandguidelinesformakingtheperfectcolorchoicesforanyquilt.Taketheguessworkoutofputtingcolorstogetherandseeinnovativeideasforfreshcolorcombinations

Class:TwistedTriangles–Fridaymorning(3hours)Inthisfunclass,you'lllearn10differentwaystomakehalf-squaretriangles!Thisstash-bustinglap-sizequiltisperfectfor fatquarters,fateighths,orTonga6-packstrips.Theblocksareoh-so-easytomakeandlookgreatinanycolor combination.Quiltsize:53"x60".

Fabrics• 1fatquarter(18"x21")eachof20assortedprints*• 3¹⁄₂yardsofbackingfabric¹⁄₂yardoffabricforbinding

*Youcanuse1TongaTreat6-pack(precut6"x42"strips)of20prints.Forascrappierlook,use40differentfateighths(9"x21").

Tools• RotaryCutter(45mm)• CuttingMat(12"x18"orlarger)• Rulers:6"x12"rulerand6¹⁄₂"squareruler• SewingMachineandBasicSewingSupplies(scissors,pins,thread,seamripper,andanyspecialsewingtoolsyouuse.)

CuttingFromeachof10assortedprints,cut:

•(2)6"x21"strips;crosscutinto(6)6"squares

Fromeachoftheremaining10prints,cut:•(4)3"x21"strips;crosscutinto(28)3"squares

Fromthebindingfabric,cut:•(8)2¹⁄₄"x42"strips

Class:DottoDot–Saturdayallday(6hours)ThischarminglittlequiltisoneofNancy'smostpopulardesigns.Classtimebeginswithusingstrippiecingtechniquestomakethe patchworkblocks.Thenwe'llshiftourfocustoeasyinvisiblemachineappliquétechniques.You'llreceivetipsforsewingaccurate patchworkandallaspectsofinvisiblemachineappliqué.Learnhowtouseyoursewingmachinetoachievefinishedappliquésthatlook handstitched.Patternincludedforeachstudent.Finishedsize:59"x59".Basedon SimpleCirclesandQuickCurves book.

Fabrics•33fateighths(9"x21")ofassortedmedium/darkprintsforblocks•1⅝yardsoflightbackgroundprintforblocksandinnerborder•1¼yardsofmediumprintforouterborderandbinding(notneededforclass)•3¾yardsofbackingfabric(notneededforclass)

Tools•5"squareofheat-resistanttemplateplastic*•Ultra-finepointSharpiepermanentmarkerfortracingshapesontemplateplastic•Neutralthreadforpatchwork•60wtthreadtomatchbackground(white)•Machineneedles-Microtexsharp60/8(preferred)or70/10formachineappliqué•Clearmonofilamentorinvisiblethreadforappliqué**•Water-solublefabricglue(Quilter'sChoice,Glue-baste-it,orJillilyStudioappliquéglue).Agluestickisnotsuitable.

*Availableforpurchaseinclass**Toachievethedesiredresults,Iusemonofilamentorinvisiblethread.However,ifyoudonotwanttouseinvisiblethread,bring60wtthreadthatmatchesthefatquarterprints.

Generalsewingsupplies•Sewingmachinewithblanketorzigzagstitchandappropriatepresserfoot(open-toedembroideryfootrecommended)•Rotarycuttingmat,cutterandruler(6"x14")•Sharpscissorsforcuttingfabric•Paperscissorsforcuttingtemplateplastic•Ironandironingboard•Pencilorothermarkingtoolfortracingshapes•Anyotherfavoritetoolsyouliketohaveonhandwhensewing

BeforeClass-CuttingBringleftoverfateighthstoclasstouseforappliquédcircles.Fromeachof26assortedmedium/darkprints,cut:

•(1)2¼"x21"strip•(3)3½"squares(6areextra)

Fromeachof7assortedmedium/darkprints,cut:•(2)2¼"x21"strips•(4)3½"squares

Fromthelightbackgroundprint,cut:•(6)7½"x42"strips;crosscutinto:

- (25)7½"squares- (24)1½"x7½"rectangles

•(6)1½"x42"inner-borderstrips

Class:KnockoutRose–Sundaymorning(3hours)Layerandfuseafloralappliquéwithoutbulkorstiffness.Learnhowtousevariousfusibleproductstocreateblockswithcircles,stems,and sharppoints.Nancyinstructionswillhaveyouconfidentlycompletingyourblockevenifyouhaven'tmachineappliquédbefore.Block patternincludedforeachstudent.ThepatternforNancy'sKnockoutRosesquiltisin QuiltingwithFatQuarters (Martingale,2013).

Fabrics•1fatquarter(18"x21")oflightbackgroundprint•1fateighth(9"x21")eachofred,green,yellow,andblackprints

Tools•1yardof12"-wideMistyFusefusibleweb*•¹⁄₄"biastapemakerformakingstems•60-weightthreadtomatchappliqués•70/10MicrotexSharpsewingmachineneedles•ReynoldsBrandparchmentpaper(18"orlargerpiece)

*Fusiblewebwillbeavailableforpurchaseduringtheworkshop.

$5.00materialfeedueinclassforfull-sizeappliquépatterns

Generalsewingsupplies•Sewingmachinewithblanketorzigzagstitchandappropriatepresserfoot•Sharpscissorsforcuttingfabric•Paperscissorsforcuttingfusibleweb•Ironandironingboard•Anyotherfavoritetoolsyouliketohaveonhandwhensewing

BeforeClass-Cutting

Fromlightbackgroundprint,cut:(1)17"square

NicoleNeblett

NicoleNeblettisthemamabehindMamaLoveQuilts.Ifyoulovemodernquilts,boldcolorsandgraphicdesigns,thenyou’llfeelrightathomeatMamaLoveQuilts.Ifyou’vealwayswantedtomakemodernquiltsorifyou’realreadyamodernquilterlookingforfreshinspirationandnewideas,thenNicolecanhelpyougetstartedorexpandyourideas.

In2012,NicolestartedMamaLoveQuiltstocreateacommunityofpeoplewholovemodernquiltingandwhowanttolearnmoreaboutdesigningandcreatingmodernquilts.Shebelievesthatwecanalldesignandcreatequiltsthatwelove.Whenweask,“Whatif?”westarttowonderaboutthepossibilities.Asweexplorenewtechniques,wetakethefirststeptocreatesomethingthatwillbecherishedforyearstocome.

Class:HowtoMakeanImprovisationalQuilt–Fridayallday(6hours)Nopatterns?Notemplates?Noproblem!Inthisworkshop,we’llpracticedifferentfree-piecingtechniquesusedtomakemodernimprovisationalquilts.Aswepracticethedifferenttechniques,we’llpayattentiontotherolethatdesignelementsandprinciplesplayincomposition.Practicingthesetechniquesandbeingawareofdesignelementsandprincipleswillgiveyouachancetobeintentionalandtrustyourinstinctsasyoucreatewithimprovisation.Youwillleavetheworkshopwithasampleofdifferentimprovisationaltechniquesthatcanbeusedinasmallprojectorasaspringboardforalargerproject.

Supplylist:• 3yardsofbackgroundfabricinaneutralcolor(e.g.,white,beige,cream,gray)• 1yardtotaloffeaturedfabrics(thiscanbeamixofprintsandsolids,althoughIrecommendsolids)• 3yardsoffabricforbacking• ½yardoffabricforbinding• 50”x50”ofbattingforquiltsandwich• 45”x45”ofbattingfordesignwall• Acrylicrulers(e.g.,6”x24”;12½”square)• Bluepainter'stape(1”wide)• Coordinatingthread• Cuttingmatandrotarycutter• Straightpins• Seamripper• SewingmachineNote:Fabricandbattingsupplyamountsareestimatesandwilldependonthesizeofquiltyoumake.Choosefabricsinarangeofvalues–lights,mediums,anddarks–tomaximizethecontrastamongthefabrics.Thiswayyouwillseethefantasticshapesyourimprovpiecingwillcreate!

Prepwork:Ifneeded,besuretoironfabricstoremovewrinkles

Lecture:BecomingaModernQuilter–Saturdaymorning

Nicole’slectureisanentertaininglookatmodernquiltingandwhatthatmeans.Shedemonstratesthepointswithatrunkshowofherwork.

Class:ModernMysteryQuilt–Saturdayafternoon&Sundaymorning(6hours)Inthisworkshop,we’llusethebrownpaperbagtechniquemadepopularbyDenyseSchmidttoconstructamodernmysteryquilt.Liketraditionalmysteryquilts,youwon’tknowwhatthequiltwilllooklikeuntilyouarefinished!Tomaketheseimprovisationalquilts,we’llpracticeusingdesignelementsofshape,lines,values,colors,andtexturesandvariousdesignprinciples,includingbalance,variety,andmovementtomakeaone-of-a-kindimprovisationalmodernquilt.Youwillleavetheworkshopwithpatchworkunitsthatcanbeusedtomakeasmallprojectorasaspringboardforalargerproject.

Supplylist:• 2yardsofbackgroundfabricinaneutralcolor(e.g.,white,beige,cream,gray)• 1½yardstotaloffeaturedfabrics(thiscanbeamixofprintsandsolids,althoughIrecommendsolids)• 3yardsoffabricforbacking• ½yardoffabricforbinding• 50”x50”ofbattingforquiltsandwich• 45”x45”ofbattingfordesignwall• Brownpaperbags(atleast3bags,nosmallerthanpaperlunchbags)• Acrylicrulers(e.g.,6”x24”;12½”square)• Bluepainter'stape(1”wide)• Coordinatingthread• Cuttingmatandrotarycutter• Straightpins• Seamripper• SewingmachineNote:Fabricandbattingsupplyamountsareestimatesandwilldependonthesizeofquiltyoumake.Choosefabricsinarangeofvalues–lights,mediums,anddarks–tomaximizethecontrastamongthefabrics.Thiswayyouwillseethefantasticshapesyourimprovpiecingwillcreate!Prepwork:Ifneeded,besuretoironfabricstoremovewrinkles

AnnetteOrnelas SouthwindDesignsfeaturesoriginaldesignsandpatternsbyAnnetteOrnelas,aGerman-bornquiltartist,teacheranddesigner.AnnettelivesinFayetteville,NC.SouthwindDesigns,whichbeganin2000,wasdevelopedtoofferstudentsuniquequiltingpatternsthatwereeasy,funandcouldbedonebyanylevelofquilter.OwnerAnnetteOrnelaswantedtoteachquiltinginawaythatwouldputherstudentsateaseinarelaxedatmosphereandprovideanewspinontraditionalpatternsandquilts.Sincethen,Annettehasproducedeightypatternsandtwobooksoneofwhich,Peeled-BackPatchwork:CurveswithoutPiecing,waspublishedthroughAQSin2004.ShealsodevelopedtheDimensionalCurvestechniquetosimplifytheprocessofpiecingcurvedquilt-blockshapesforherstudents.InthelastfiveyearsSouthwindDesignshasproducedquiltpatternsforTimelessTreasuresFabrics.

Lecture:DimensionalCurvedPiecingorPeeled-BackPatchwork–Fridaymorning

Thelecturewilltransportyouintoanotherquiltingdimension.Annettewillbringnumerousquiltsandsamplessoeveryonecanseehowitactuallyworks.

Class:TurtleTots–FridayafternoonandSaturdaymorning(6hours)

TheTurtleTotspatternfeatures10.5"turtleblocks,whichareusedtomakeacute40.5"x50.5"children'sorbabyquilt.Patternincludes:ArtQuiltScape-19"x47".

Thereisapatternfeeof$10.00.

MaterialsandSupplies:• Print(TurtleShell)various2-1/2”widescrapstotalof1/4yardorless

• Medium(TurtleShell)various2-1/2”widescrapstotalof1/4yardorless

• Dark(TurtleHead/Legs)1/3yard• TurtleBackground(Light)3/4yards• Medium(Ocean)2/3yards• Accent(insert1/4yard• LargeBackground(Light)1yard• Sewingmachineingoodworkingorder.• Standardsewingequipment.

Someprecuttingisrequired.

Class:Whoo’sThere?–SaturdayafternoonandSundaymorning(6hours)

MeettheWhoo's.Threefunwhimsicalowlswithanattitude.Theowlsaretuckedinsideandalongthesidesofatreetrunk.Avarietyofleafblocksarearrangedalternatelyonthetreeandincolumnsontherightsideofthewallhanging.Size:41"x42.

Thereisapatternfeeof$10.

MaterialsandSupplies:• Dark(head,wings)1/4yard• Accent(beak)1/8yardorscraps• Medium(belly)1/8yard• Bright(eyes)1/8yard• LightBackground1/3yard• Green(leaves)1/2yard• Brown(trunk)3/4yards• MediumBackground(green)3/4yards

StephaniePennington-Grant OriginallyfromDarby,PA,asmalltownoutsideofPhiladelphia,StephaniemovedaroundtheUS,Canada,andtheCaribbeanbeforearrivinginNCin1977.Ifsheisnotquilting,thensheiseitherreadingabook,ortravelingsomewhere.Hermainquiltingfocus,ispiecing,especiallycurvedpiecing.Recently,shebegantoincorporateembroideryintopiecing,eitherasthemainfocusorasaquiltingelement.ShetaughtfreemotionquiltingandmachineembroideryatThimblePleasuresquiltshopinChapelHill,NC.

Class:MachineQuilting–Fridayallday(6hours)Stephaniewillguidetheclassinpreparingthequiltformachinequilting,andbasicquiltingskills.Whileparticularlyfocusedonbeginners,moreexperiencedquilterswillalsopickupskillstoimprovetheirquilting.

(Imagesareexamplesonly,notclassprojects).

MaterialsandSupplies• SewingMachineingoodworkingorder• WalkingFoot• FreeMotionordarningfoot• Variouscolorsofthread• Quiltsandwich(5”-6”)-muslinsoyoucanseeyourstitches• Markingtools(chalk,penciletc.)• Needlessize75-80• Scissors

Class:MachineEmbroidery–Saturdayallday(6hours)Manyofushavepurchasedsewingmachineswithmachineembroiderycapability.Fewofususethisoftenenoughtobecomeproficient.Thiscoursewillbuildskillsinusingmachineembroiderysothatstudentsfeelmoreconfidenttotakeonmachineembroideryprojects.(Imageisexampleonly.Notaclassproject)

MaterialsandSupplies• Youmustbringasewingmachinewithmachineembroiderycapability.• Tearawaystabilizer• Washawaystabilizer• Cutawaystabilizer(About14"ofeachstabilizer,enoughtohooponetime)

• Hoop(5x7ifyouhaveit)• Bobbinthread• Topthreadinassortedcolors• Size80needles• Scissors

BeckaRahn BeckaisbothanartistandateacherandhailsfromMinneapolisMinnesota.Herprimaryworkisdesigningfabricwithengineeredandmanipulatedphotographicprints.Sheusestheseprintstomakeone-of-a-kindwearableartgarments,accessoriesandtheoccasionalhomedecorwallartpiece.Oneofthetraditionsoffiberartthatinspiredherwastheideaofmakingpracticalandeverydaythingsbebeautifulaswellasfunctional.In2015,herfirstbookwaspublished,TheSpoonflowerHandbook.Beckaworkedwithco-authorsStephenFraserandJudiKettelertocreatetheultimatehandbooktoallthingsfabricdesign,Spoonflower-style.Shewasthetechguruforthebook,puttingtogetherallthestep-by-stepinstructions,screenshotsandsoon.Itwasahugeprojectandoneofwhichsheisreallyproud.YoucanfindheratSpoonflowerundertheusername“beckarahn”.

BeckawillbeteachingtheSpoonflowerdesignmethodatSymposium!Thisisafirstandagreatopportunityforyou.

Class:DesignaFabric!–2sessions:alldayFridayoralldaySaturday(6hours)Inthisclass,BeckawillinstructontheSpoonflowermethod,assiststudentsindesigningtheirownfabricontheirlaptops,andprovidepointersonwhatworksbestinfabricdesign.Attheendofclass,studentsmaysubmittheirdesigntoSpoonflowerforprinting(atadditional,butdiscountedcost).ThedesignproductfromtheclasswllbeacomputerfilewithformattypeTIF,JPG,PNGorGIFandfilesizelessthan40MB.Theorderwillbesentdirectlytothestudentfollowingprinting.Eachsessionislimitedto15students,sosignupearly.

MaterialsandSupplies:• Alaptop&mouse.• AdobePhotoshop(1monthsubscriptionis$20)

(versionCCrecommended)

Youshouldbecomfortablewithbasiccomputerfunctions:copyandpaste,opening&savingfiles,navigatingtheinternet.

YoushouldbefamiliarwiththeSpoonflowersite.

YoudonotneedtohaveexperiencespecificallywithAdobePhotoshop,butalittleexperiencewithabasicphotoediting/graphicsprogramishelpful(Photoshop,PicMonkey,Gimp,etc)

WendySheppard Wendy’sinterestforquiltswasbornoutofherloveforearlyandcolonialAmericanhistory.BeingfromSoutheastAsia,shehadnothadmuchexposuretoquiltsbecausequiltsaremainlyaWestern"thing".Throughreading,shebecameawareofandlovedthelookoftheBaltimorequilts,butstilldidn'tcatchthequiltingbugmainlybecauseshedidn'tknowhowtosew.

Afterbeingrepeatedlyencouragedbyafriend,Wendydecidedtogivequiltingatryyearslater.Littledidsheknowhowmuchshewouldenjoymakingherfirstquilt,andbeforesheknewit,shewasmakinghersecond,third,fourth,andfifthquilts!!

Wendy’sworkisfrequentlyfeaturedinQuiltingmagazinesandpublications.Shedesignsquiltingpatterns,teachesmachinequiltingatalllevels,andhas2linesofAurifilthreads,SubtleStringsandMarmaladeMeadows.

Class:OneBlockinThreeSizes=OneWallHanging–Fridayallday(6hours)Inthisclass,Wendywillselectablockthatwillworkwellforcreatingtheblockinthreesizes.Thisclasswillbea“sewingclass”withyouconstructingthequilttop.MaterialsandSupplies• 5/8yardpiecesof6fabrics• 1.5yardsofbackground• 1.25yardsofborderfabric,ifdesired.• Sewingmachineandnormalsewingequipment.

Notetostudents:AkitforthequiltshownaboveisavailablethruKeepsakeQuiltingifyouchoosetopurchaseit.Theclasswillfocusofmakingtheblockswithveryaccurateresults.

Class:HowCouldIQuiltIt?–Saturdaymorning(3hours)

Thisclasswillexploredifferentwaystoquiltoneblock.Thelectureportionwilllastabout1hour,withhands-onworkfortherestofclass.YouandWendywilldoodletogetheronpapervariouswaysyoumightquiltablock.Andthen,youwillbegiventimetocomeupwithhowyoumightcustomquiltyourblock.Forhandsonexperience,youcanmakeaquiltblockinclass,andquiltitinclass.

MaterialsandSupplies• Paperanderaser• Smallamountoffabrictomake1block:say4fatquarterswithvariedvalues• 2piecesof12”by12”backingfabric• 2piecesof12”by12”battingpieces• Quiltbastingpins• SewingmachinewithFreeMotionfoot• Threadtomatchfabric• Normalsewingsupplies.

Lecture:MyTwoCentsonFreeMotionQuilting–SaturdayafternoonInthislectureandtrunkshow,Wendywillshareherquiltsquiltedonherdomesticmachineaswellastips.ShewillshareaPowerPointofdifferentprinciplesinhowshedecideswhattoquiltonherquilts.

Class:CalicoTrail–Sundaymorning(3hours)

Studentswilllearntomakeafewblocks,andthentheywillgohometomakeenoughfortheentirequilt.Butthisclasswilldealwithprecisioninpiecingandstudents(includingsomenovices)willleavetheclasswillveryaccuratelypiecedblocks.

MaterialsandSupplies(forathrowpillowtop)• Avarietyoffabricswith12fatquarters• 2yardsofbackgroundfabric(yardageincludespillowcasebacking)• Sewingmachineingoodworkingorder.• Normalsewingandcuttingequipment.

JudySimmons Judyalwayshadthedesiretocreateandwassurroundedbypeoplewhofosteredhercreativeoutlets.ShelovedfabricandthisloveledtoadegreeinHomeEconomicsandacareerinteaching.

Overtheyears,Judy’sartisticjourneyhasledherfromseamstresstoteachertofiberartist.Herworkhasbeenexhibitednationallyandinternationally,featuredinbooksandmagazinesandheldinpublicandprivatecollections.Sheistheauthoroftwobooks.

Judycreatesherartquiltsthroughavarietyoftechniquesincludinglayering,digitalimageryandstitch.Shestartswithwhiteandworkingwithdyeswillincorporatevariousprocessesincludingimagetransfers,screening,dyeandpainttobringthefabrictolife.

Lecture:CreativeInkjetPrintingonFabric–Saturdaymorning

HaveyoueverbeencurioushowtotransferphotostofabricandTHEN…whattodowiththem?Thislecturewillcovereverythingyouneedandwanttoknowfortransferringphotostofabric,creativewaystousephotosanddigitalimagery,creatingfabricfromimageryforpiecingandincorporatingotherfabricsfromyourstash.

Class:LayeredNaturescapes–Fridayallday(6hours)Studentswillstartasmallpieceusingbrightnaturecoloredfabrics,sheersandlayeringtechniques.Abrightcoloredbackdropwithfusednaturedesignsontop,paintingsilkorganzaforthenextlayerandfinishingwithmoredesignelements.It’sasheer-opaquemixingoffabricandplacementtocreateincredibledimensioninthefinishedpiece.

MaterialsandSupplies• Sewingmachinewithregularanddarningfoot.• ¼to½yardmottled,hand-dyedorbrightnature-coloredfabricforbackground(blue,green,brown)

• ¼to½yardofbattingandbackingforquilt• Fatquartersofmottledsolidsthatworkwithbackgroundfabrictoequal2yards.

• Smallamountsofsheersandtulletoequal1yard-solidcolorsthatworkwithotherfabrics.

• Decorativerayonthreadstomatchfabrics,includingsomemetallicand/ormylars.

• Patternsforleaves,flowers(instructorwillhavesome)• 1spoolmonofilamentthread• ½yardwhitesilkorganza(mustbesilk,notsynthetic).Instructorwillhavesilkorganzaforsale.• 2-3inexpensivepaintbrushes1inchindiameter• 2yardsfusibleweb• 7”embroideryhoop• 2drycleanerorwhitetrashbagstocoveryourspotforpainting• Apronorwearoldclothes.

Class:Birds,ButterfliesandBobbinWork–SaturdayafternoonandSundaymorning(6hours)

Studentswillstartasmallpieceofeitherbirdsorbutterflieswhilelearningbobbinworktechniques.Workingwithfusiblewebandasimplemachineappliquestitchalongwithbobbintechniquessuchasbobbinstumpwork,bobbinstippling,curlsandbobbinbeadingtocompletethepiece.

MaterialsandSupplies• Sewingmachinewithregularfoot,darningfootandfeeddogsthatdrop-amachinewithremovablebobbincaseworksbestforbobbinwork

• Extrabobbins• 1/2yard“sky”coloredormottledneutralforbackground-handdyesalsoworkwell

• Fatquarterblackcotton(ifdoingbutterfly)• Fatquartermottledbirdcoloredfabric• Fateightsorsmallerofbrightfabricforbutterfly,bird,flowers,leavesandbranches• 1yd.fusiblewebinsewingweight• Decorativerayonthreadstomatchfabriccolors(includingblackforbobbinbeading)• 1spoolofCandlelightbyYLIforbobbinworkorGlamourbyMadeira-shouldcoordinatewithotherthreadscolorwise(instructorwillhavesomeforsale)

• 1spoolmonofilamentthread• 1spoolwhitesewingthread• 1pkg.Schmetzmachineembroideryneedles-size11or14• 7”springloadedhoop(chainsewingstores)• Extrabobbincase(andscrewdrivertoadjusttension)

Spoonflower SpoonflowerwasfoundedinMay2008bytwoInternetgeeks,GartDavisandStephenFraser,whosecreativewivesaskedwhytherewasn’tanywheretodesigncustomfabricfortheirhomedécor.Thefirstcompanyofitskind,SpoonflowerwaslaunchedinDurham,N.C.,onthatdreamofempoweringtheindividualtocreateon-demand,custom-designedtextiles.

Eightyearslater,theSpoonflowercommunityhasgrowntoover3.5millionindividualswhousetheirowndesignsandourMarketplacetomakecurtains,quilts,clothes,bags,furniture,dolls,pillows,framedartwork,costumes,bannersandmuch,muchmore.Spoonflower’sdigitalprintprocessuseseco-friendly,water-basedpigmentinksanddyeswhichproduceverylittlewaste.Andwithover350,000designs,theSpoonflowerMarketplaceisthelargestcollectionofindependentdesignersintheworld.

Lecture:OurHistoryMakingFabricYouDesign–Sundaymorning

Learnhowthislocalcompanyhasgrownandflourished.Spoonflowerworkswithlocaldesignersandcrafters,allowingthemtocreatetheirownfabric,wallpaper,andgiftwrap.

LauraWasilowski Lauraisatextileartist,author,teacherandcreatorofhanddyedfabricsandthreads.ShehasanundergraduatedegreeinCostumingfromtheCollegeofSt.Benedict,St.Joseph,MinnesotaandaMasterofArtdegreeinFiberfromNorthernIllinoisUniversity,DeKalb,Illinois.SheistheownerofARTFABRIK.

Lauracombinesvividfabricsandwhimsicalstoriestomakepictorialartquilts.Eachwallpieceisoneofheruniquedesigns,withfusedappliqueandmachinequilting.Quiltingletsherworkandplayatthesametime.

SpecialNote:LauraWasilowskiisourfeaturedspeakeronFridayevening.Allregistrantsareinvitedandencouragedtoattend.Youdonotneedtosignupforthisspeciallecture.

Class:ZenDoodleQuilts–Fridayallday(6hours)ExplorethemesmerizingworldofZenDoodlinganddesignanoriginalartquiltatthesametime.You’llsoondiscoverhoweasyitistodoodlelikeaZenmasterandlearnhowtoconvertthatdrawingintoapatternforyourquilt.Withaneasypatterntransferprocessforfusedfabric,yourdrawingquicklybecomesafusedartquilt.NewfusingtipsandtricksarepresentedtoenhanceyourZendoodledesign.

Drawingpaperandakitofcolorfulhand-dyedfabricsandthreadsareprovidedtogiveyouthefreedomtoplay.(Nosewingmachineneeded.)

MaterialsandSupplies• 2yardsofregularweightWonder-Under(paperbacked,#805).PleaseDONOTBRINGHEAT‘NBONDorSTEAMASEAM.

• Smallsharpscissorslike5ʺknifebladescissors• Paperscissors• 2yardsofparchmentpaper• Rotarycutter,ruler,andmat• Specialtyrotarycutterblades,suchasPinking,WavyorScallop(optional).

• BlackfinepointSharpiemarkerand#2leadpencilwitheraser• SmallSketchbook(optional)• Batting,1piecemeasuringabout18ʺx18ʺ.HobbsHeirloomPremiumCottonBattingrecommended

• Quiltbackingfabric,1piecemeasuringabout18ʺx18ʺ• Ironandironingsurface(sharewithotherclassmembersifnotprovidedbygroup)

• Tweezers(optional)• Thimble(optional)• Smallplasticbagforfabricscraps

$25KitFee:Includeshandout,drawingpaper,andhand-dyedfabricsandthreads.

Class:FreeStitchedEmbroideryLandscape–Saturdayallday(6hours)Denselyhandstitched,thesesmalllandscapevignettesarecreatedfromyouroriginaldesign.Theyaremadewithcottonthreadsandfreestitchedonhand-dyedsilkfabric.Thevignettesarerichincolorandtextureandmarksbythemaker.You’lllearnaboutfabricandbattingchoices,howtotransferyourdesigntothesilk,thethreadsandneedlesbestforstitching,andhowtodeviseembroiderystitchcombinationsuniquetoyourdesign.Itisaslow,thoughtful,tempoofmakingintimateartwork.

MaterialsandSupplies§ Batting,1pieceofwoolorotherhandquiltingtypeofbattingmeasuring9”x6”

§ Parchmentpapermeasuringabout36”long§ Paperorsketchbookfordrawing§ Pencilwitheraser§ BlackSharpieFinePointmarker§ Thimble(optionalbuthelpful)§ Scissors§ Needlethreader

$30KitFee:Includespre-fusedsilkfabric,embroiderythreads,needles,hand-outs

KarenWest KarenWesttaughtattheformerlocalquiltshop,ThimblePleasures,andhasherownpatterncompanyFortheLoveofFabric.Shedesignedthequiltshop’srow-by-rowofferingfor2016anddoescommissionworkaswell.Karensaysofherdesigning:“Mygoalasadesigneristocreateclearinstructionsforquiltsandotherfunthingstomakewithallthegreatfabricsonthemarket.Afterall,mostofusseworquiltbecausewelovefabric.”Karenalsomakesamazingpetportraits.

Class:DesignYourRoom–Fridayallday(6hours)Inthisclass,studentswillusesomeSpoonflowerfurniturepiecesandKaren’sexpertguidancetocreatetheirownroom.Pieceswillbeappliquedwithfusibletechniques.

MaterialsandSupplies• Kitfee$8payabletotheinstructordayofclass(cash,checkorcharge)• ¾yardofWonderUnderFusibleweb• 14”x20”cottonbatting• 14”x20”Peltex71or72(heavysingleordouble-sidedfusibleinterfacing)• 14”x20”white-on-whitefabricfor“wallpaper”• 14”x20”printfabricforquiltbacking• 4”x20”tone-on-tonefabricfor“carpet”• ¼yardofanarrowstripeorotherfabricforbinding• ½yardofnarrowribbonforhanging(3/8”or½”wide)• Sewingmachinewithdarningorfree-motionfootandregularsewingfoot• Darkgreythread,whitethread(whiteinyourbobbinisfine)• Goodsharpmediumlengthfabricscissors(MyfavoriteareFiskarsMicro-tipwiththespringthatopens

them)

Class:Yo-YoGarden–SaturdayafternoonandSundaymorning(6hours)

Thisisamini-quilt(12"x15")thatmaybeusedasasmallwall-hanging.Itisaveryeasybeginningappliqueproject,thatcouldbeusedforteachingchildrentosew.Youwillmakeyo-yo'susingCloverYo-yomakersin3differentsizes.ThenyouwillcreateyourlittlegardenusingleavesandstemsthatarefreecutfromfabricwithWonderUnderFusiblewebappliedtotheback.Youcanlayoutyourlittlegardenjustlikemineorhoweveryouwish.Alsoincludedaremyinstructionsforaquickmachine-stitchedandfusedbindingandthenfused-onbacking.Youwilllovethis!Notintendedforuseonregularquilts,butforlittlewall-hangingsitisperfect!

MaterialsandSupplies• CloverroundYo-Yomakersin3sizes:Large(#8701),Small(#8700)andExtra-small(#8702)

• 3/8yardFast2FuseorPellonPeltex71or72(heavysingleordouble-sidedfusibleinterfacing)

• 3/8yardfusiblefleece• 1/2yardWonderUnderfusibleweb• 20buttonsinassortedcolorsandsizes-1/4"-3/4"• threadin2shadesofgreentomatchfabrics• handquiltingthreadandhandsewingneedles• Gluestick(regularpaperkindisfine)• Narrowribbonorcordforhanging• rotarycutterwithpinkingorwavyblade• rotarycutter,cuttingmat,clearruler-atleast18”long

• CloverMini-iron(wandstyle)-optional• Sewingmachinewithdarningorfreemotionfoot,andregularsewingfoot

Fabric:• 3/8yardorafatquarteroflightblueforbackground• 1/8yardmultistripeforgrass• (2)8"x8"squaresin2shadesofgreenforstemsandleaves• (7)5"squaresforlargeyo-yos• (6)4"squaresformediumyo-yos• (5)3"squaresforsmallyo-yos• 1/8yardforbinding• 3/8yardforbacking

Youwillbegivenacomplimentarycopyofthepatternbytheinstructor.

AmyStewartWinsor AmyStewartWinsorisaquiltartist,instructor,andauthorfromApex,NorthCarolinawhodoesn’tmeasure,doesn’tmaketemplates,avoidsmatchingcorners,neverplansahead,andusuallyfudgestherules.HerworkshopsareespeciallydirectedtowardPrecision-ImpairedQuilterslikeherself.

Herfirstbook,FrazzledFanciesQuilts,andfirstpattern,GoodNeighbors,werepublishedDecember2014,andarenowavailableonherEtsyshop,www.etsy.com/shop/WinsorArtQuilts

Sheteachesnationally,andenthusiasticallyencouragesherstudentstofindthetechniquestheyenjoymost,andtospendtheirquiltingtimefrolickinginthefabricinsteadofstressingout.

Class:CrookedLogCabinforthePrecision-Impaired–Fridayallday(6hours)Thisisafree-spiritedtechniqueforthosewholoveplayingwithcolorbetterthantheylikeplanningeverydetail.Youwillsewlikecrazyandcreatemostofawallhangingquilttop.

Aftermakingyourblocksbymachineinclass,don’tsquarethemup.Youwilllearnhowtofit“non-square”blockstogether,andpillowcasetheedgewithnotches,creatingAmy’soriginal“CrookedBorders”.

SupplyList• Sewingmachine,basicsewingsupplies,thread• rotarycutter,rotarycuttingmat(largerisbetter)• 12ʺorlongerquiltingruler• Fabric:Cottonquiltingfabric(seeinstructionsbelow)

InstructionsforChoosingQuiltFabrics

Eachofyourblockswillconsistofacenter,aninnersquare,andanoutersquare.Forasmallwallhanging,youwillmake9blocks(4inonevalue,5intheother).Thetotalyardageusedforthequilttopisabout2½yards.

Required:Onefabrictouseinallyourcenters:Onefatquarterwillbeplentyfor9blocks.Chooseacolorthatstandsoutasdifferent,showsupwellandcontrastsgreatlywithallyourotherfabrics.Ifyouuseredforyourcenter,don’tuseredelsewhereinthequilt.Don’tusewhite.

Ifyoualreadyhaveafabricstash,bringallyourfabricsinthecolorschemeyouwouldliketouse.Ifusingscraps,using20-30differentfabricsistypical.

Example#1:Blackandwhitedotsforcenters,redfordarkoutersquares,pinkforlightinnersquares,deeppurplefordarkinnersquares,lavenderforlightoutersquares.

Example#2:Brightorangeforcenters.Darkanimalprintsfordarkouterborders,lighttansforlightinnerborders,andtheoppositefortheotherhalfoftheblocks.

Ifdesired,beforeclass:Fromeachfabric,cutone2”widestrip,andone3”widestrip,upto30”long.Thiswillsaveyoutimeinclass,butsomemaygounused.(Pleasedon’tcutmorethanthese2stripsfromeachfabric.)

Class:CurvaceousRiversandSkies–Saturdaymorning(3hours)

Learntocreatebeautifulbackgroundsrepresentingriversorskies,sewnwithcurvedpiecingusingnorulersorpatterns.Eachuniqueriverorskywillbecutfreehandwithgentlecurvesusingarotarycutter.Learntojudgewheretoaddyournextcolor,usingsolidsortone-on-tonefabrics.Also,learntomakeleafshapesandkayakshapesfromcurvedpiecing,addcurvybordersaroundthecenterpanel,andapplybiasbindingtoacurvededge.

Thesequiltsmightappeartobeappliqued,butarecompletelysewnusingcurvedpiecing.

TheRiverorSkyquiltpanelwillbeapproximately26”x34”includingborder,20”x30”withoutborder.

MaterialsandSupplies

Sewingmachinerequired(needsonlystraightstitch).

Bringaminimumof9differentfabrics.Eachpieceoffabricmustbeatleast20”wide.Ifyoubringfatquarters,youwillusestripsoffeachone,andbeabletotradesomeofyourleftoverstootherstudents.

Pleasebringonlygood-qualityquiltingcottons.Othertypesfraytoomuch.Batiks,hand-dyes,solidcolors,ortinyprintsthatappeartobesolidarethebestchoices.Printsorextremelyblotchybatiksarenotrecommended.

Lecture:FixingMistakesCreatively–SaturdayAfternoonSomepeoplesaytherearenosuchthingsasmistakes,theyarejust“designopportunities”.InthislectureAmywillshowexamplesofquiltswhichweregoingwrong,andhowtheywererescued.

Someofthetechniqueswhichwillbecovered:• Coveringupmistakeswithapplique• Cuttingoffmistakesandaddingnewadditions• Usingleftoverblocksinanewquilt• Splittinganuglytopandaddingstrips• Embellishingtodistractfrommistakes• Usingtulle(bridalveilnetting)tochangecolorsorcoverseams• Andmany,manymore!

KevinWomack KevinWomackisatextileartistlivinginLynchburg,Virginia.WhilemajoringinthesciencesatJamesMadisonUniversity,hesatisfiedhisstronginterestintheartsbyincludingseveralelectiveartcoursesaspartofhisstudies.Kevinearnedhisbachelor’sdegreeinComputerScienceandwenttoworkintheITfield.Hecontinuedhisartistpursuits,exploringphotography,metals/jewelry,potteryandoilpaintingincommunityartclasses.

In1986,Kevinwasintroducedtoquiltingbyhismaternalgrandmother.Havingalwayslovedthelegacyoffamilyquilts,hedecidedtohaveherteachhimthetradition.Whilehisinterestinothermediahaswaned,hispassionforfiberhasendured.

Overtheyears,Kevinstudiedwithmanyaccomplishedtextileartistsanddevelopedaloveforhanddyeingandpatterningfabricswithsurfacedesigntechniques.Hisexperimentsproducealineofuniquefabricsandclothingthatheexhibitsandsells.

Lecture:ThreadsandEmbellishments–Sundaymorning

Anintroductiontousingdecorativethreadsandfunembellishmentsforyourquilts.Asamplingofthetopicscoveredincludemachineembroidery,bobbinwork,couching,threadplay,cutworkusingSolvy,foiling,paintsticksandmakingyourown"fabric"withthreads.

Class:SoyWaxBatik–Fridayallday(6hours)Learntocreateyourownfabricdesignsasweexplorelayeringpatternandcolor.Studentswillusebrushesandmetalobjectsinhotsoywaxtocreatepatternsonfabric.Thefabricwillbecoloredwithfabricpaints(whichcurefasteranddon'trequirewashing)insteadofdyes.BeginnertoAdvanced(somedyeexperiencehelpful,butnotrequired).

MaterialsandSupplies• $20perpersonclassfeeforwaxandfabricpaint.• Fabric:Pre-washedcottonfabric,eitherplainorpreviouslydyed.

Sticktolightervalues.Thequantityisdeterminedbyhowfastyouworkandcouldbeupto4yards.Smallerpiecesaremoremanageable,sopleasecutintofatquartersizedpieces.Inaddition,pleasebring½yardofpre-washedplainwhitecottonfabric(PFDormuslin).

• Avarietyofmetalorsiliconeobjectsforbatikingsuchas:wirewhisks,potatomashers,spatulas,oldkitchenutensils,metalscreening,thickfoamsponges(carwashsponges),etc.Letyourimaginationrunwild!Ifyouthinkitwillwithstandthewaxand180degreeheat,bringitandwe’lltryit.Bringasfeworasmanyoftheseasyouwanttotry.Goodsources:dollarstoresandhomeimprovementstores.

• BringseveralStyrofoamplatesormeattraystouseasapalette.• Afewplasticspoons.• Scissors.• Severalnewspapers(aboutasmuchastwoSundayeditions)and

anoldironifyouhaveone.• Bringglovesandwearoldclothes.Bringanapronifdesired.• Ifyoualreadyownanyofthefollowing,youmaybringthem:tjapsortjantings,fabricpaints,silkscreen.

Class:PlayingwithFabricPaints–Saturdayallday(6hours)Usingfabricpaintsandpreviouslydyedorsolid-colorfabrics,studentswillexploreseveraltechniquesforcreatingoriginalfabricdesigns.Wewillstartbyformingpatternsusingfoundobjects.Wewillthenbuildlayersbycreatingourownstamps,workingwithsilkscreens,exploringgelatinplatemonoprintingandmore.Bereadytoplay,experimentandhavefun!

Paintfeeof$15isdueatthebeginningofclass.

MaterialsandSupplies:• Fabric:Pre-washedcottonfabric,eitherplainorpreviouslydyed.Amountdeterminedbyhowfastyouwork–canbeupto4yards.Smallerpiecesaremoremanageable,sopleasecuttheseintofatquartersizedpieces.Inaddition,pleasebring1/2yardpre-washedplainwhitecottonfabric(pfdormuslin).

• Avarietyoftexturedfoundobjectsforpatterningsuchas:wirewhisks,constructionfence,meshfromclementineboxes,leaves,string,rubberbands,corks,bubblewrap,kitchensinkmats,etc.Letyourimaginationrunwild!Checkoutdollarstoresandhomeimprovementstoresforfunthingswithpatterns.

• Awoodenblock,approximately5"x5".• AspongetocutintostampsandanExactoknife.• Brushes–inexpensivefoambrushesforpainting,alsoaninexpensive1"to3"brushtocut.• Afoamroller.• Afewplasticspoons.• Apalette–AfewStyrofoamplatesormeattraysfromthesupermarketworkgreat.• Scissors–forcuttingpaperandafewsheetsofnewspaper.• Silkscreen–Anysizethatyoualreadyhave.Ifyoudon’talreadyownone,useoldcurtainsheers• andanembroideryhooptomakeatemporaryscreenasaninexpensivealternative.• Aninspirationalphoto.• Bringglovesandwearoldclothes.Bringanapronifdesired.

Optional(bringifyoualreadyown):• Purchasedstamps• Fabricpaintsyouhaveathome• Brayer• GelliPlate• Thermofaxscreens