Raw-edge fusing makes this Sunflower pattern fun and easy and you’ll learn new techniques to make it fast.  Frieda’s fabric kit takes the worry out of fabric selection, and she will show you machine quilting tricks to complete this colorful wallhanging at home.  Fabric kit $ 30 - optional.

Skill level: All

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Using a new product designed especially for Jan’s Hunter Star, learn the technique of composing a scene on a fusible foundation that will sew up into a 15” x 15” finished panel.  Workshop focus: fabric selection & placement for the artistic design, construction technique and quilting recommendations.  The fusible foundation is included in the class kit.  Additional foundation may be purchased from Jan  Kit fee extra.

Skill level: Skilled Beginner - Intermediate.

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Sample a few techniques from Bonnie’s Fantasy Floral Quilts book.  You will capture silk flowers under a sheer layer of tulle.  You will also discuss a variety of ways to embellish the flower centers.  You will be amazed at how quickly these blocks can be made and how beautiful they are.

Skill level: All

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Reminiscent of an early 19th century chintz stripy quilt, come prepared to step back in time to stitch this re-creation.  Fabric selections discussed, neat piecing technique and pressing tips given.  Use one of the popular large florals or pillar prints available today to re-create this beautiful quilt, or consider a patriotic version.

Skill level: Beginner - Intermediate.

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In this all day workshop, free motion quilting will be explored for background areas on your quilt and for overall surface designs.  Traditional stipple quilting will be covered as well as many fun alternatives.  Some of the variations include: loopy meandering, psychedelic stippling and curvy crosshatching.  Students will make a small stipple sampler to showcase these techniques.  If you are looking for ways to make your machine quilting different from the crowd, this will inspire you.

Skill level: Confident Beginner - Advanced

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Whether you use red, cream & blue fabrics for a patriotic feel or your favorite colors, you’ll love how fast this quilt top comes together.  Cutting tips, organizing as you cut and piecing smart is the order as you piece units to create this dazzling quilt.  This pattern was originally featured as “Welcomed Stars are Gathering” in Designers’ Quarters magazine, Autumn 2005 issue.  Finished size: 66” x 78”.

Skill level: Intermediate

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#107       Little Things That Count                                                                                   Karen K Stone
“What is that?  It just adds so much!”  The closer someone gets to your quilt, the more you should give them to see.  Learn detail techniques that when added to your quilts, will delight the viewer every time.  In class adventures include, but are not limited to: pipings & cordings,  bobbin work, improvisational couching, channel appliqué , Shisha glass embroidery.  Kit available.  Kit fee extra.

Skill level: All

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NOTE: Image to left representative of teacher's work, not class project.

Have you ever wanted to add more thread to create depth but don’t have one of those expensive embroidery machines to do it?  Then this is the class for you.  You will create your own threadpainted pansy using a free motion zigzag method.  It’s easy and anyone who can lower their feed dogs can do it.  Every design uses only the zigzag stitch.  It’s like coloring with crayons, except you use threads, and you’ll learn to make solid areas and to blend the colors to make realistic looking pansies or fish.  Carol will show you how to take these pieces and add them to your quilts to make your quilts something very special and unique.  You’ll also learn bobbin drawing, how to make lacy and confetti centers and how to use couching with these designs.

Skill level: Confident Beginner & Up

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