This workshop is based on the techniques used to make my art piece “Moments” which appeared in Quilting Arts Magazine February/March 2008


Day 1:
Each student will work on its own piece to be finished at 17” x 24” approximately. The focus of the first day will be to design the piece based on a favorite object of inspiration (a photo, a leaf, shell, feather, piece of wood, cup, etc.). Once the design has been finalized, the piecing technique will be demonstrated.

Day 2:
Continue working on piecing the top. Quilting techniques will be discussed, as well as thread painting and embellishment: Paintstiks, Angelina fibers, tulle, stencils, fabric paint, stamps, splattering, beading, etc.

Day 3:
A continuation of Day 2, it allows time for the piece to be completed (depending on design and complexity).

This quilt incorporates two sizes of New York Beauty blocks and a curved border. Piecing curves intimidates a lot of people. I will show you my proven method so that all blocks will fit when you put the top together.

The 2-day class will focus on working on one corner of the quilt, and a lengthy demo on how to apply the border.

The 3-day class will offer more time to work in completing one corner of the quilt, and start working on a section of the border. Machine quilting basics will be covered as a demo.

The one day workshop will focus on the basics of machine quilting, cover information on thread, batting, how to prepare a quilt for quilting, and then focus on some simple free-motion motifs and straight lines.

The 2-day workshop will cover the basics as above, but will add some more advanced background filler designs and simple feathers.

The 3-day workshop will cover the information in the 2-day workshop, plus how to design and quilt more advanced feathers.

A kit fee is required for this workshop.

The 1-day workshop will focus on the basics of painting on fabric, shading, highlighting, blending, etc.

The 2-day workshop will cover the information on the 1-day workshop, plus the piece will be quilted, bound and mounted on a stretched canvas.

The one day workshop will cover background painting, shading, highlighting, blending, watercolor techniques, etc.

The two-day workshop will cover the contents of the 1-day workshop plus the piece will be quilted, embroidery stitches will be covered to add texture to the piece, and the basics of pillow making will be covered. Fabric tassels will be demonstrated.