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Classes
SAM70
Ami Simms
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR QUILTING STITCH
Beginner to Intermediate
If the only advice on how to get your stitches smaller has been, “Just make 'em smaller!” then this workshop
is for you. There are certain variables that you can control in order to get smaller, more even stitches. I'll
tell you what they are and we'll practice together. Class time will include evaluating approximately 40 different batts
for “needle-ability,” loft and bearding; plus learning exactly how to position your fingers to make a small and
even running stitch.
Supplies:
- Thimble
- 12” hoop or larger
- Pre-washed 100% cotton muslin to fit the hoop (top and back)
- Batting
- Contrasting quilting thread
- Needle
- Lamp with extension if available
- Reference: See How to Improve Your Quilting Stitch - on her website: www.amisimms.com
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SAM71
Judith Allen “Judie” Zinn
SCISSOR CUTTING NEEDLETURN APPLIQUÉ
Appliqué experience necessary
Fascinated by scherenschnitte (papercut designs)? Scissor cutting needle-turn is this old German art reproduced in
fabric. Learn to create beautiful and intricate designs with two pieces of fabric, five safety pins, a needle and thread
and a pair of short sharp scissors.
Supplies:
- Basic sewing kit
- Small sharp scissors which cut cleanly to the point
- Thimble and needle threader if you use them
- Work lights with suitable extension cords, optional
- Kit fee -- $15.00 - includes:
- Working fabric which will be pre-marked
- Background fabric
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Pattern
- Silk thread
- Needles
- Appliqué pins
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SAM72
Colleene Minnick
MOTHER EARTH, SISTER PINE
All Levels
Using ten different batiks ranging from dark to light, you will piece a 'landscape' background. Then add fusible
web appliqué trees and hand cut perfect stars, if desired. This design comes from Strips for All Seasons by
Kari Nichols. Finished size of project is approximately 24” x 31”.
ALL batiks are to be pre-washed with Retayne solution to set the dye.
Supplies:
- 1/4 yard lightest batik
- 7/8 yard darkest background batik
- 1/8 yard each of 8 batiks - suggest 3 lighter for 'sky' and 5 of medium dark to mediums of earth tones
- Scraps of dark green and brown - may be batik or other fabric for trees
- Scrap of yellow for stars
- Fusible web
- Rotary cutter, large mat
- Sharp fabric scissors
- Pencil
- Sewing machine with proper needle size and bobbin threaded
- Thread blending with all fabrics - suggest light grey or taupe
- Basic sewing supplies
- Materials fee - $8.00 - includes pattern and Pattern Ease
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SAM73
Wendy Ray
FUN WITH MIRROR IMAGE FABRICS
All Levels
In class we will explore the many possibilities of how to cut and sew mirror image fabrics into new designs by isolating
different design elements and fussy cutting them, making the pieced work look more intricate than it really is.
Supplies:
- Paper scissors
- Fabric Scissors
- Rotary Cutter and mat
- Add-a-Quarter Ruler
- Sewing machine in good working order
- Pins
- Favorite sewing tools
- Kit fee - $8.00 - includes:
- Fabric
- Template plastic
- Thread
- Needle
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SAM74
Esther Kleinkauf
MARBLING ON FABRIC - WITH SHAVING CREAM
Beginner
Come ready to be surprised as you experiment with fabric marbling using fabric paints and common inexpensive shaving
cream!
Supplies:
- Shaving Cream - Cheapest brand you can find. Esther found a can for 99 cents at Menard's. If it has aloe,
all the better. Do not bring Gillette or other heavily scented brands out of deference for your teacher and the
other students.
- An 11”x15” aluminum pan
- Material fees - $10.00 - includes:
- Fabric
- Marbling tools
- Paints
Lectures
SAM75
John Flynn
CONFESSIONS OF A NON-TRADITIONAL QUILTER
In this enjoyable lecture John tells the story of how he became a quilter, shows slides of his quilts and techniques and
does a “show and tell” of some of the quilts he brings to share. Come prepared to be entertained.
SAM76
Claudia Kiser
TOOLS THAT MAKE YOUR LIFE SOOOO MUCH EASIER
Claudia will discuss and demonstrate the tools that make quilting so much easier for her. People ask her all the
time how she can get so much done. She will share the techniques, tools and methods that help to make this a possibility.
SAM77
Angela McLean
QUILTING IS MUSIC TO MY EARS
Quilting and music always go together in Angela's world! She entertains with humor and quilt-lore while weaving her
original piano music in and around the quilts and treasures she brings.
SAM78
Peg Pennell
EMBELLISHMENT: THE ICING ON THE QUILT
Go the extra step to take your quilt from good to great! This lecture will cover a number of embellishment techniques
you can use to make your quilt more fun to create. Make your quilts memorable! Embellish!
Do you have a free morning or afternoon and would like to fill it with
a lecture?
You may attend any lecture you have not registered for by paying a $10.00 fee at the door.
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