Designer, Linda McGehee has a diverse sewing background with 55 years of experience from garments to handbags, piecing to heirloom, surface manipulation to combining a variety of methods into a sampler of various techniques. Linda has traveled the globe demonstrating and lecturing from her books and is much sought after at trade and machine conventions, consumer shows, guilds, shops & television.
Linda is the owner of Ghee’s mail-order sewing and notions company. The most popular patterns are those designed by Linda for handbags with ready-to-wear handbag hardware. She has published several books on sewing: Texture with Textiles (winner in the sewing division of PCM’s 1992 Product of Excellence Awards); More...Texture With Textiles (finalist for the same award in 1993); a Companion Project Book; Spiraling Schemes and Chromatics (winner in the sewing book division of the 1997 Primedia Awards of Excellence); and Zip Couture. Creating Texture With Textiles; Simply Sensational Bags - How to Stitch and Embellish Handbags, Totes, and Satchels; and the Perfect Bag - 101 Stylish Looks from Simple Patterns are books authored by Linda and published by KP Publications.
Linda’s vest patterns are base patterns styled for further manipulation using any sewing, quilting, embroidery, and decorative techniques. Her tools are designed to make stitching easier, faster, and more accurate. www.Ghees.com
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Other / Quilting/Sewing - No Machines Machine(s): Not required
Zippers have been given a bad rap as difficult to insert, yet they are easy to install when you know the proper techniques. Update your knowledge on the types of zippers—closed-end, separating, yardage, 2-way separating, 2 pulls head-to-head…and where to use each. There is size and type of zipper to consider. Learn to “fix” a zipper when the slider comes off and how to design your own color combinations. Have you thought about zipper jewelry? It’s a cinch and so much fun.
Kit/handout Fee: $5 Paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: Zipper and Zipper handout with instructions for various zipper techniques
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Piecing Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
Discover how easy it is to make an Octagonal Placemat or Table Topper any size you choose by folding a square of paper. The trick to this pattern shape is so simple that you will wonder why you didn't think of it yourself! Begin with a fat quarter for the center. Add as many borders as you like. Quilt the layers to complete this reversable octagon shaped topper.
Kit/handout Fee: $10 Paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: Pattern and instructions
Student supply list: 2 fat quarters or 18" square scrap. One for the focal center of the placemat can be 14" square. One for the back. 1/8 yd for inner border 6" for outer border 18" square batting, Insul-Bright or fleece Thread Ruler at least 18" long rotary cutter with new blade cutting mat thread clips and pins marking pencil iron--may share Machine in good working order Patchwork or 1/4 " foot
* 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: Domestic Machine Sewing Machine(s): Not required BERNINA Sewing Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop.
Join Linda for another round of her highly anticipated Mystery Classes, where sewing meets creativity in unexpected ways! Known for her innovative approach and knack for making sewing techniques accessible and enjoyable, Linda invites you to explore the versatility of the zipper through an exciting project.
Embrace the excitement of discovering what's next in Linda's Mystery classes. Don't miss out on the opportunity to expand your zipper repertoire, connect with fellow sewing enthusiasts, and uncover the joy of creating beautiful, functional projects. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of zippers with Linda's Mystery Projects!
Here's a clue--Maybe it's a bag, but it's not jewelry, yet it's a very usable project that offers opportunities for creativity and embellishment.
Kit/handout Fee: $30 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Precut fabrics to make projects, binding, zipper, instructions, and more
Student supply list: Sewing basics (pins, clips, thread clips, marking pencil, fabric scraps for testing stitches) 5" scissors for trimming Light and dark thread Anything that makes your sewing easier
The BERNINA Sewing Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Domestic Machine Sewing/Piecing Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
Strip piecing can make a project go much faster than cutting lots of smaller pieces using templates. A variation of the rail fence this Off the Rail Table Runner is quick to make to match the season of the year, a holiday, or your special dinnerware. Perfect for the beginner quilter, and fun for the seasoned stitcher. Bring your own fabric to this class.
Kit/handout Fee: $12 Paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: Pattern and instructions
Student supply list: Sewing machine in good working order 4—1/8 yd pieces (45” wide) for blocks ½ yd background ¼ yd border #1 ½ yd border #2 1¾ yd backing 3/8 yd binding Thread Ruler at least 18” long rotary cutter with new blade cutting mat thread clips and pins marking pencil iron—may share Machine in good working order Patchwork or ¼” foot Anything that makes your sewing easier
* 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.
New threads require understanding for easy sewing. Proper needle, feet and tension make sewing with decorative threads a breeze. Some threads are too large for the needle, so how do you work with them? These threads may be better used in a foot. Should you stitch from the right side of the fabric or the wrong side?
Unleash the possibilities of thread as you discover which to use in the sewing machine needle and which to use with a foot. You can relax when you know the proper techniques. Sew crooked or straight. It’s an adventure the easy way. Create a masterpiece of thread embellishment to showcase your work that can later become a wall hanging, portion of a garment or handbag.
Kit/handout Fee: $35 Paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: Fabric, fusible fleece, top-stitching needle, bobbin thread, variegated thread for the needle (several types), decorative threads, yarn and ribbon for couching, instructions, and more.
Student supply list: Sewing machine in good working order Sewing machine feet- Braiding or Couching Foot, Open Toe Embroidery Foot, Multi Hole Couching Foot Sewing basics (pins, clips, thread clips, marking pencil, fabric scraps for testing stitches) Any decorative threads you may want to experiment with Scissors Anything that makes your sewing easier
* 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: Serger Machine(s): Not required BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop
Spiral Patchwork is the innovative piecing method developed by Linda McGehee. Begin with a jelly roll to eliminate cutting or cut your own strips at various widths. Use the serger for faster piecing! Use two fabrics or as many as thirty to stitch the sets. Sew the sets into a tube or spiral. When the spiral is opened, the patchwork design remarkably repeats with no fabric waste. Linda promises, "What looks so involved is actually quite simple." You can match the strips for one look or mismatch for an entirely different look. The selection of fabric color, width of strips, and piecing process that makes the difference. Add a few rows of corded piping for additional detail.
The spiral patchwork can go into a quilt, a wall-hanging, pillow, garment, handbag or wherever you choose. "Bring your sense of adventure to class. It's one of those techniques where you really can't go wrong!"
Kit/handout Fee: $15 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Instructions and cord for piping
Student supply list: Jelly roll or 8-- 1/4 yd (width of fabric) 1/2 yd (width of fabric) for contrast If you choose a stripe, bring at least 2 yds to cut crosswise and lengthwise Ruler at least 24" long rotary cutter with new blade cutting mat thread clips and pins marking pencil Anything that makes your sewing easier
The BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop.
Level: Intermediate Class Type: Hands-on Category: Serger Machine(s): Not required BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop
What better way to learn a new machine than by creating quick, small projects? Enjoy the instant gratification of mastering new skills while completing gift-worthy items. This class features several easy projects made on the serger, along with helpful tips for stitching with fleece, working with curves using decorative thread, and constructing a shoe tote with an elastic band (it’s an introduction to making a one-seam pair of pants), a tissue case with an added pocket for hand sanitizer or other small essentials, and a zipper pouch with an easy box corner instruction. Come enjoy the adventure of playing with the serger while learning many new techniques.
Kit/handout Fee: $33 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Fleece fabric, decorative and basic threads for all projects, pre-cut fabric for tissue cases, fabric and zipper for pouch, elastic, and instructions.
Student supply list: Fabric clips Pins Fabric scissors Ruler 12-18 inch 2 fat quarters that complement (for shoe tote) Rotary cutter with sharp blade
The BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop.
Level: Intermediate Class Type: Hands-on Category: Serger Machine(s): Not required BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop
Recycling has become the rage, and denim is at the top of the list. What can be more fun than having a pillow that reminds you of special times when you wore those jeans? The pockets are already stitched, so there is no need to worry about that detail. Add an additional pocket for book or magazine storage. Add a ruffle around the edge using the narrow-rolled hem. Differential feed takes care of the gathers. Stitch a zipper in the back for easy washing. All this is completed on the serger.
Kit/handout Fee: $15 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Zipper, fabric for ruffle, and instructions
Student supply list: 1 or 2 pairs of jeans. Their size determines the size of the pillow. Ruler at least 18" long rotary cutter with a new blade cutting mat thread clips and pins marking pencil Anything that makes your sewing easier.
The BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Other / Quilting/Sewing - No Machines Machine(s): Not required
The assortment of Sewing Machine Feet available for every machine on the market is enormous! There are feet to make many tasks so much easier. You can sit up straight in your chair to work on projects without hovering over the needle with bent shoulders when you use the appropriate foot for the task. The proper foot can make you look good when you are sewing on dark fabric at midnight! Learn about Linda's favorite feet to make the task a breeze. Accomplish many techniques that seem impossible with perfection when you sew with the correct feet.
Designer, Linda McGehee has a diverse sewing background with 55 years of experience from garments to handbags, piecing to heirloom, surface manipulation to combining a variety of methods into a sampler of various techniques. Linda has traveled the globe demonstrating and lecturing from her books and is much sought after at trade and machine conventions, consumer shows, guilds, shops & television. 
