Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Art Quilts/Embellishments Machine(s): Not required
Use my stained glass pattern; you will then make a raw-edge fusible-appliqued and quilted piece that not only looks like real stained glass but requires no fussy edge treatments, no bias tape, no fussy quilting, and is quick, easy, and fun!
Kit/handout Fee: $45 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Black (base) fabric all fabrics needed for appliques Black misty fuse 12 x16 - this will be fused to the front of your base black fabric Freezer paper Large and small parchment paper Transfer paper Glue stick
Handouts and full-size patterns will be provided in class
Student supply list: Small rotary cutter & mat Scissors Regular pen Pins
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Art Quilts/Embellishments Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
Learn to make a simple pattern for a fabric vessel, cut the sides from stiff stabilizer, and crazy quilt the sides. Then we'll have fun with decorative stitching, lots of embellishments (learn to make fabric and ribbon flowers, beaded fringe, and many others), and tons of different ideas to decorate, then easily construct your one-of-a-kind sculptural art. Pure fun!!!
Kit/handout Fee: $45 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: 1. 3/4yard of a heavyweight fusible stabilizer. 2. Bunch of coordinated fabric scraps (about 4 fat quarters or large scraps) 3. ½ yard fabric for the inside of the vessel 4. Fancy fabrics like velvet, satin, etc. 5. Embellishments – beads, yarn, cords, trims, lace, fringe, tassels, old jewelry, buttons, charms, Angelina, ribbons, glitter glue, fake flowers, silk flowers or leaves, shells, seeds, foil, you can also bring some you have and be prepared to share, and borrow from others. 6. Sewing machine, preferably with some decorative stitches (Optional – but a good time to start using all those fancy stitches you have never used before). 7. Sewing threads, including metallic if you have them 8. Pins, hand sewing needles, pen or marker 9. Glue stick, fabric glue 10. Scissors, rotary cutter and mat
Student supply list: Your favorite scissors, pins, and regular sewing supplies.
* SEWING MACHINES ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THIS CLASS. Bring your own machine in good working order, pedal and cord.
Sewing Machine and Supply storage: For your convenience, we have available, free of charge temporary and overnight storage at the class registration desk located at Nevada Office 1, across the hall from classroom N5 on the lower level of the hotel.
Level: All levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Art Quilts/Embellishments Machine(s): Not required
Learn my easy techniques for producing floral wall quilts. In this 4-hour class, you will use an original flower drawing (20" x 24") provided by the instructor ($10 fee; Seven flowers to choose from: Poppy, Rose, Sunflower, Daylily, Calla, Iris, Daffodils, and Bird of Paradise). We'll translate this into a fabric collage using contemporary methods and innovative art techniques, such as free-motion machine embroidery, thread painting, embellishing with Angelina fiber and beads, couching, and bobbin drawing. You will fuse your quilt top in class, and I will demonstrate and discuss my techniques, so you can finish the quilt at your leisure at home. See my flower quilts at http://www.marjankluepfel.com
Kit/handout Fee: Pattern $10 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Flower pattern of your choice.
Student supply list: Fabric pieces (fat quarter size or larger) in the colors of your chosen flower. You will need one yard of background fabric. Hand-dyed fabric will be for sale during the workshop. 2 yards of fusible web with paper backing, such as Wonder Under or Steam-A-Seam. Paper & pencil, Sharpie, scissors, and a Teflon pressing sheet.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Art Quilts/Embellishments Machine(s): Not required
It’s all about portrait quilting. As the author of the book by the same name, Phyllis will guide you through numerous examples and styles of quilted portraits of people and animals. We include lessons on the various aspects of creating these pieces, including posing, choosing photos, creating patterns, values, choosing fabrics, and how to quilt faces.
A good introduction to our books, classes, and workshops, but lots of information and inspiration to get out and "make a face!"
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Art Quilts/Embellishments Machine(s): Not required
Students in this class will learn the layered portrait technique. Amaze your friends and family! I will demonstrate how to manipulate photos and how to draw contour quilting lines, but for the one-day class, I will create a custom pattern for each student based on a photo emailed to me in advance.
If you have a selection of photos, you may email them all to me, and I will help you choose; then you will get a pattern in class. Anyone who does not send me a photo will have a choice of mine (Ben Franklin, Johnny Cash, Einstein, Elvis, whoever I feel like printing out at the time). You can request one you see on my website PORTFOLIO page- https://www.phylliscullenartstudio.com/portfolio.html
Kit/handout Fee: $35 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Fabrics for portrait, custom patterns, and Misty Fuse.
Student supply list: Sharp scissors Craft knife Small rotary cutter Small mat Ruler 2 colors of Sharpies Photos for custom patterns must be emailed in advance of class.
Students must email Phyllis at PCUL429@gmail.com at least 2 weeks in advance to arrange sending appropriate photos for custom patterns.
Level: All levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Art Quilts/Embellishments Machine(s): Not required
Angelina fibers are iridescent fibers that will bond with themselves at relatively low temperatures to produce a non-woven type of fabric. Angelina comes in a wide range of colors. Learn about the many exciting ways you can use this unusual fiber in your art quilts. You will use an original dragonfly drawing provided by the instructor and translate this into a fabric collage using innovative art quilting techniques. You will fuse your quilt top in class, and I will demonstrate my techniques (free-motion quilting, thread painting, couching, bobbin drawing), so you can finish it at home.
Kit/handout Fee: Pattern $10 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Dragonflies pattern.
Student supply list: Fabric pieces (fat quarter size or larger) for the dragonflies, cattails, and leaves, preferably batiks or hand-dyed fabrics (for sale during the workshop). You will need 1/2 yard of background fabric, 2 yards of fusible web with paper backing, such as Wonder Under or Steam-A-Seam; Angelina Fiber will be available for sale during the workshop. Pencil, Sharpie, scissors for fabric and paper, Teflon pressing sheet, rotary cutter, and mat.
