Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Other / Quilting/Sewing - No Machines Machine(s): Not required
I will lead you on a journey of quilted pieces that you can wear. See pieces using new fabrics, old fabrics, and lots of upcycling! Lots of Creative ideas YOU can sew too!
Other "Art to Wear" sewing patterns available for purchase after the lecture—$8.00-$16.00 each.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Quilting/Sewing - No Machines Machine(s): Not required
Don't know where to start when custom quilting? Let's make a custom plan! In this class, we will discuss where inspiration comes from and the process of deciding what to quilt where and why! We will look at several quilt tops that are begging for custom stitches and discuss the process of drawing, marking, and deciding on what designs will help make that custom quilt ever so special. You will be sure to leave this class with inspiration for your next custom quilt!
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: Lecture/Demo Category: Quilting/Sewing - No Machines Machine(s): Not required
Certain conversations must be had between piecers and longarm quilters. How will this be quilted? Which batting should I choose? How do I prepare my backing fabric? How big does my backing fabric need to be? What is this going to cost? How long is it going to take? During this class, we will discuss the intimate details of the quilting process and more. You will be sure to leave this class feeling educated about the questions everyone should ask! Both piecers and longarm quilters welcome. Let's have a conversation....
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Quilting/Sewing - No Machines Machine(s): Not required
We all have scraps-let’s turn them into something beautiful and functional. In this workshop, you’ll take your fabric scraps, quilted remnants and transform them into a one-of-a-kind fabric bowl. Using simple slow stitching and embroidery techniques, you’ll layer, stitch, and shape your scraps into a sturdy decorative bowl.
Kit/handout Fee: $25 Paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: Scrap fabrics, yo-yos, buttons, trims, pre-quilted fabric remnant.
Student supply list: Pre-quilted fabric remnant (16” x 16”), fabric scraps, embroidery floss, embroidery needle, pearl cotton (your choice of colors), and all necessary hand-sewing supplies, i.e., scissors, thread, thimbles.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Quilting/Sewing - No Machines Machine(s): Not required
Can't decide how you want your top quilted? Bring in your favorite unquilted quilt top and let's discuss! I will share thoughts and quilting suggestions with you, and we will even brainstorm ideas with other students. Several quilt tops will be shown and discussed.
To prepare for class, please take a picture of your full quilt top, take a close-up picture of an area of your quilt top (such as a corner border), and print 2 copies of each picture on an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper from your computer in black and white.
Kit/handout Fee: None
Student supply list: Please bring an unquilted top, 2 photo printouts on an 8 1/2” x 11” piece of paper of the entire quilt top, and 2 photo printouts on an 8 1/2” x 11” piece of paper of a close-up area of your quilt top, such as a border or center medallion. All photocopies should be in black and white.
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.
