FEBRUARY: No Workshops
MARCH: Nancy Chong
http://www.prqc.com/
Johnston, IA 50131
http://www.johnstonlionsclub.com/
March 28 Workshop
9:00 — 4:00 Hawaiian Quiltmaking
Awesome in their symmetry and beauty, Hawaiian quilts are
surprisingly easy to make.
March 29 Workshop
9:00 — 4:00 Miniature Applique
Don't ever be intimidated by an appliqué pattern again.
In this class you will learn how to deal with tiny shapes so any appliqué
project is a SNAP. Leave all your preconceived ideas at home, and come
ready to experience an awakening of your inner talents! Some appliqué
experience is preferred in this class, but if you take the Hawaiian
Quiltmaking class on Wednesday, you have the skills to take this one, too.
APRIL: Toby Lischko http://www.gatewayquiltsnstuff.com/
April 25 Workshop
9:00 — 4:00
Millefiori—
A class based on Toby’s Millefiori quilt featured in McCall’s
Quilting magazine May 2010 – how to create this unique New York Beauty
quilt. It is an extension of Toby’s Unfoundation piecing 101 class, which
includes curved piecing, foundation piecing with freezer paper, and adds how
to find designs with mirrors, fussy-cutting with templates, using stripes in
your block, and construction of the block. Intermediate to advanced.
Kit fee of $25 includes templates and
pattern is required.
April 26
Workshop
9:00 — 4:00
Stars Over St. Louis—8 Point star
The St. Louis Star has no "y" seams and has so many
possibilities for designs. You can use mirrors to create a kaleidoscope
effect. Participants may make her small "Miniature Quilt Magazine" prize
winning wall quilt (18") or a 36" version. In the morning there is a short
Powerpoint presentation on using mirrors and then you get to play with
mirrors and sew the center medallion. In the afternoon you will learn to
make perfect "y" seams without marking. Intermediate quilter.
Kit fee of $35 includes the pattern,
"Magic Mirrors", and acrylic templates (specify large or small).
MAY: Bettina Havig http://www.bettinahavig.com/
May 23 Workshop
9:00 — 4:00
Classic English Medallion—21st Century Style
With an overview of the classic style of English medallion
style quilts students will get a glimpse of this style which influenced our
quilts in both the late 18th and early 19th centuries and throughout the
development of quilt making. With the concept in hand we will take a quantum
leap into the 21st century. As only three size strips are used for all the
basic units; we can sometime use the leftovers from one cutting to make the
next borders. We will begin modestly with a wall hanging project but because
of the style it may be the start of 'something big'. This is also a good
introduction to quick pieced border options.
May 24
Workshop
9:00 — 4:00
The Fine Art of Hand Quilting
A sampler of quilting designs in a 15 inch pillow top is
designed to sharpen your quilting skills, achieve a smaller, even stitch and
help develop good quilting techniques. A pattern for the sampler is
provided. Students will use various marking techniques. Class discussion
includes information on batting, threads and needles.
JUNE: Melinda Bula http://www.melindabula.com/
June 27 Workshop
9:00 — 4:00 Fabulous Fusible Flowers—Summer Rose
Learn the basics for building a Fusible Flower quilt in these 6 hour classes. All students in the class work from the same flower pattern. You will learn the steps of developing a flower art quilt, including how color works to make a flower look real, how to use the fusible and lay out of design. Melinda encourages creativity while assisting those who may feel timid about color and design. All skill levels can master these flowers and make them their own. The students will get 80% of their flower done in class.
June 28 Workshop
9:00 — 4:00 Fabulous Fusible Flowers—Thread Play
Renegade Thread Play is covered and demonstrated in class. The class will all do the same flower but can choose the colors for their project as the flowers can be done in any color. There is a $15 pattern fee for pattern (most pattern pieces traced for student) and all hand outs.
JULY:
Mary Sorensen
http://www.maryappliques.com/
July 25 Workshop
9:00 — 4:00
Applique Potpourri
July 26
Workshop
9:00 — 4:00
AUGUST 28: Annual Charity
Auction
SEPTEMBER: No Workshops
OCTOBER 3-6: AQS and DMAQG
Show
OCTOBER: Sharon Rotz http://www.bysher.net
October 24 Workshop
9:00 — 4:00
String Piecing 101 & Beyond
In hard times, quilters used every bit of their fabric.
Today, we can use string piecing techniques to create a delightful mixture
of color and pattern. Learn the basics and get creative.
October 25 Workshop
9:00 — 4:00
Paper Piecing by the Strip
Paper piecing is a wonderful way to make perfect points but
can be confusing. How much fabric should be allowed? Where should it be
placed? In this class, you will learn the trick of using fabric strips to
conquer this useful technique.
December No Workshops, Christmas Tea
Refund Policy
If a class is cancelled for any reason, all fees will be refunded.
If you are not able to attend the workshop,
cancellations must be made a minimum of 30 days prior to a
class. If you have a spot in a class, and are unable to attend, please
let the program coordinator know as soon as possible. There are
usually waiting lists for all of the classes, and someone else may be able
to attend.
Remember: Even if a class is full, sign the waiting list, often times
schedules change for our registered members and they need to cancel.
If you are signed up for a class and cannot attend, contact
Judy Proksa, so she can fill the vacancy from our waiting list.
Please visit our speakers’
Web sites to learn more about these fascinating quilters (links, if
available, are provided below). Watch for additional details about lectures
and workshops in future newsletters
Workshop Fees:
Please see the workshop registration form for costs.
