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HOUSTON FESTIVAL 2023 - ALL CLASSES
PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS
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ONE-HOUR QUILT STUDIO DESIGN CONSULTATIONS
Lois Hallock
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Advance Preparation (schedule appointment, take photos, measure and sketch room, quantify fabrics and supplies)
All Week
BY APPOINTMENT
Consult one-on-one with an ergonomist and quilt studio designer about your specific needs. Walk away with solutions to your ergonomic problems, layout recommendations, furnishing ideas, and organizing solutions tailored to your requirements. Consultations provided in one-hour increments. Contact Lois Hallock at Clearviewdesigns@comcast.net to reserve your appointment. Photographs of quilt studio and room dimensions are helpful but not required. Go to www.clearview-designs.com for more information.
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100. CLASS—LET ME SURPRISE YOU! #1
Charlotte Angotti
*$270
Intermediate/Advanced, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Oh, the fun we will have here! Finally, a class where you know you have all the right fabrics because there is a laser-cut kit waiting for you. The kit will make a quilt top that is designed just for Houston Quilt Festival. Such a relaxing, fun-filled day! Although you will be amazed at what you can get done in this class, you will not finish in class...but you can certainly try! Student should understand how to finish a quilt since it will not be finished in class. This is a mystery...so we can't show a photo of the real thing. www.quiltmakersstudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $165 = $270
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101. CLASS—RULER WORK FROM CAN'T TO CAN!
Nina Clotfelter
*$155
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
YOU CAN DO THIS! Clotfelter will teach you how to hold the ruler, work with the ruler, move your quilt with the ruler, and think with the ruler, all on your domestic machine. She created a special ruler designed for this class with four different shapes on it, (this is part of your kit). Ruler work opens up a whole new world to you as a quilter! www.ninaquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $50 = $155
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102. CLASS—JAPANESE BOOKBINDING 101: PRESERVING TEXTILE MEMORIES
June Colburn
*$128
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation (pre-cut fabric)
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Enjoy learning the art of an easy Japanese bookbinding method used for centuries by craftsmen to record their work. Capture their spirit as you create fabric covers and fill acid-free pages with cherished textiles such as clothing/quilt remnants, hand-dyes, surface design, fabrics from global travels, embroideries, vintage lace, hankies, and more! www.junecolburn.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $35 = $128
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103. CLASS—GINGER JAR AND TEA MYSTERY QUILT
Kimberly Einmo
*$115
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (pre-cut fabric and pre-sewing)
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Join Einmo for a fabulously fun day in class stitching her newest mystery quilt design! This mystery quilt is completely different from her Sapphire Mystery Quilt (in case you want to make both!) and is perfect for your prettiest fabrics! Whether you are a seasoned veteran and you enjoy the intrigue and suspense of not knowing the final outcome, or if you have never had the courage to tackle making a mystery quilt before, Einmo has designed the entire process to be simple and stress-free. If your fabrics have good contrast, look great when lined up together, and match the values given in the fabric requirements table, then they'll look beautiful when sewn together. Once you learn the techniques for assembling the blocks, you'll be able to adjust the size to fit your needs if you choose later on. (So buy a bit of extra fabric!) You can email a photo of your fabrics to kimberly@kimberlyeinmo.com if you're feeling the least bit unsure. She'll make sure you're on the right track! www.kimberlyeinmo.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $10 = $115
104. CLASS—THE BLENDED HEXAGON QUILT AND STAR VARIATIONS
Judith Gauthier
*$150
Intermediate, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn to make the Blended Hexagon Quilt. This quilt uses squares and one simple cutting technique. Learn to make several different quilt options depending on the design of this one simple hexagon. This is process oriented and can be used in table toppers, quilts, and more. www.bungalowquilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $45 = $150
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105. CLASS—SPOOL OF FLOWERS COLLAGE
Laura Heine
*$203
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
This fun collage will be the perfect addition to your sewing studio! Learn the basics of collage and feel comfortable moving to any other collage project. Relax and be prepared for a fun day! www.fiberworks-heine.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $110 = $203
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106. CLASS—GAUZE PROFILES
Marina Landi
*$130
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work, ScanNCut Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
A swing by a lake, a walk with your pet, or a photo of someone you love. There are so many moments to immortalize in textile art! This class mixes materials to make your quilt unique! In addition, Landi presents how to work with images in a photo editor and techniques to cut out the materials. www.marinalandi.com.br
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $25 = $130
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107. CLASS—YES YOU CAN FREE-MOTION QUILT!
Jenny K. Lyon
*$127
Beginner, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
You can do this! Learn to free-motion quilt in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Lyon will guide you through the process and teach five beautiful and fun motifs you can put on your own quilts using your home sewing machine. Imagine being able to quilt your own quilts! www.quiltskipper.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $22 = $127
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108. CLASS—EQ8—LET'S START AT THE BEGINNING—COMPUTER HANDS-ON
Lori Miller
$93
Beginner, Computer/iPad-Design Class (Hands-On)
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Build your EQ confidence! Tour the workspace and begin designing a variety of beautiful quilt styles. Search the EQ8 libraries for the perfect block or fabric to turn your quilt designs into reality. Or add fabrics from your own stash. Learn how to print yardage estimates, rotary cutting charts, and more. Nicely paced and encouraging class for those who want to understand and practice the basics. Windows and Mac users welcome. Also offered as 425 on Thursday. Do not enroll for both. www.lorimillerdesigns.com
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109. CLASS—CRAZY LEAVES
Claudia Pfeil
*$165
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
An awesome opportunity to learn another of Pfeil's award-winning sewing techniques. This is a totally unique class with fearless free-cutting methods even with difficult material like silk, so don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity. Create different styles of leaves such as straight/spikey and round/organic. A perfect combination with the class "Crazy Blooming" to use all techniques in one quilt. https://claudiapfeil.de
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $60 = $165
110. CLASS—BESPOKE PATCHWORK SKIRT
Annie Smith
*$155
Everyone, Project Oriented, BERNINA Serger Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Use pre-cuts to create a "Bespoke Patchwork Skirt" that will fit you perfectly. Your skirt will include a statement hem, chosen by you, chainstitched onsite by Annie Smith's son, Fowl+Maker, while you construct your skirt. Skirts will be completed in class. www.anniesmith.net
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $50 = $155
111. CLASS—SUNSET—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Alessandra Volker
*$130
Everyone, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media, BERNINA Q-Series Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Make an appliqué in 3-D using the thread painting technique and learn to make a beautiful background using Inktense pencils. Also learn about value and how to use it with this project. www.alessandravolker.myportfolio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $25 = $130
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112. CLASS—DOUBLE VISION
Debby Walters
*$138
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (heavily starch fabrics, pieced background is optional)
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Leave with an entirely new way to look at fabrics. The "Double Vision" quilt uses layers in the quilt top which create tricks to fool the eye and there's NO CURVED PIECING! This construction method is very versitile and can be used to make many different designs, so it's a fantastic technique to have in your bag of tricks! www.stripsandcurves.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $33 = $138
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115. CLASS—ROW BY ROW FREE-MOTION QUILTING—LONGARM HANDS-ON
Dorie Hruska
*$220
Everyone, Handi Quilter Amara 20 Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
Quilting is not always about precision. Sometimes you just have to let loose and quilt without any rules. This beginner free-motion class will fill your mind with countless modern ideas for quilting in those small spaces. If you are new to longarm quilting or not comfortable in front of the machine, this class is for you. One person per machine. www.forever-quilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $195 + MAT FEE - $25 = $220
116. CLASS—SIMPLE TO STUNNING—TAKE YOUR FREE-MOTION QUILTING TO NEW LEVELS—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Nancy Scott
*$113
Beginner, Project Oriented, BERNINA Q-Series Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
Get hands-on with the BERNINA Longarm sit down systems and experience how easy it is to take your free-motion quilting to new levels. Explore different feet and accessories, expand your skill set, enjoy the freedom of quilting with 16 inches or 20 inches of throat space, and express your own personal quilting style. This sampler-style class will get your creative juices flowing and your confidence soaring! www.bernina.com
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $35 = $113
117. CLASS—FEATHER ANATOMY FOR STATIONARY LONGARM QUILTING—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Heidi Stagno
*$98
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented, Handi Quilter Amara ST Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
Be amazed at how Stagno will help you transform your flat, funky, uneven, lopsided feathers into FANTASTIC FEATHERS in just a few hours. Known for her award-winning feathers, she will walk you through step-by-step, piece-by-piece, and unlock the mystery behind how to create a beautiful feather. Learn the best feather technique every developed!
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $20 = $98
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120. CLASS—MASTERING BASIC EMBROIDERY STITCHES
Judith Baker Montano
*$89
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Baker Montano teaches the basic embroidery stitches used in Crazy Quilts and traditional stitching. Master the following stitches: Featherstitch, Herringbone, Chevron, Cretan, Buttonhole, Lazy Daisy, French Knot, and Colonial Knot. Learn three silk ribbon stitches: Iva's Rose, Judith's Curled Leaf, and Fargo Flower. Discover how to combine stitches to create beautiful designs. This colorful sampler will serve as a reference for all the basic stitches to use for further needlework projects. Judith Baker Montano's Essential Stitch Guide, C&T Publishing. www.judithbakermontano.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $36 = $89
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121. CLASS—STACKED FRAMES PANEL QUILT
Ruth Ann Berry
*$135
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Build a themed quilt that highlights a favorite panel and fabric collection using a simple construction process and an unconventional layout. Kit and panel themes to choose from include: Scenery, Animals, Bright Color, Flowers, and Patriotic. www.quiltersclinic.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $70 = $135
122. CLASS—FILL HARMONICS—DRAWING
Sue Heinz
$53
Everyone, Design Work
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Create a symphony of background designs that harmonize well together on any quilt, or use just one for a dramatic textural effect. Heinz will demonstrate with step-by-step illustrations and how-to hints. Your quilt will be shouting, "Bravo!" Open to all free-motion quilters. No stitching will be done in class. www.sueheinz.com
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123. CLASS—FABRIC INKING 101—DREAMED FLOWER FIELD
Joyce Teng
*$83
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Mixed-Media, Advance Preparation (pre-cut fabric)
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Create wildly colorful flower fields on WHITE fabric and inspire the artist within. Learn six techniques to create color harmony using Tsukineko inks. Experiment with various applicators, Aqua brushes, Fabrico markers, and other medias like shaving cream and rubbing alcohol. Try a new innovative way to make a coordinated color sashing using shaving cream with a mushroom marble tool. In this hands-on experience, gain confidence by learning how to produce fabulous surface designs, from the soft shading of a summer sky to dramatic rainbow-effect flowers swinging with grasses and little poppy flowers in your dream flower field. Be amazed at how easy and fun this is. www.teacherstamp.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $30 = $83
124. CLASS—HOW TO FIT YOUR BODY FORM TO YOUR BODY SHAPE
Joe Vecchiarelli
$53
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
When making a garment, it will become faster and more accurate than ever to create your fit on a dress form with easy placement of sizing material. Learn to make simple adjustments on the form to fit your shape instantaneously and eliminate the frustrations of fitting the pattern to your shape. One dress form can become your body shape in seconds, making fitting faster and more accurate. www.frencheuropeaninc.com
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130. CLASS—CURVED CROSSHATCHING WITH STENCILS AND RULERS—LONGARM HANDS-ON
Dorie Hruska
*$220
Beginner/Intermediate, Handi Quilter Amara 20 Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-6 PM
Crosshatching comes in many forms, from straight, curved, and wavy to modern. Join Hruska as she demonstrates some creative ways to quilt curved crosshatching designs with ease. Quilt these designs on a border-style sampler and leave class with the confidence needed to try crosshatching on your next quilt project. One person per machine. www.forever-quilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $195 + MAT FEE - $25 = $220
131. CLASS—FREE-MOTION FORMULA FOR STATIONARY LONGARMS—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Heidi Stagno
*$98
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented, Handi Quilter Amara ST Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-6 PM
If you think you can't, well YES you can free-motion quilt. The creative skills are taught through a series of exercises. Stagno will teach you her free-motion formula that breaks down the process step-by-step. Learn how to look for inspiration anywhere you go and discover how to turn that inspiration into a quilting design. Take a design inspiration and develop it into a continuous, stitchable design element. Flip and rotate the design element for an allover look. Repeat the design to fill any space as needed. Determine what is the best way to travel in and around the area you want to quilt. Practice with a variety of universal designs that can be used on any style quilt.
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $20 = $98
135. CLASS—FREEFORM EMBROIDERY STITCHES
Judith Baker Montano
*$89
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Learn to manipulate traditional stitches into organic shapes. The Featherstitch becomes seaweed, the Drizzle stitch becomes a cactus or a sea anemone, and the Lazy Daisy becomes desert grasses. Baker Montano guides you through thinking like a painter with needle, thread, and ribbon. This is a beautiful class for those who want to explore the wonderful world of freeform embroidery. Freeform Embroidery with Judith Baker Montano, C&T Publishing. www.judithbakermontano.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $36 = $89
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136. CLASS—HOOPLA BARGELLO
Ruth Ann Berry
*$125
Everyone, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Discover an easy process that produces complex-looking results. Create the illusion of curves, motion, and depth with strip-piecing and straight seams. Learn tips and tricks for constructing strip sets, building vertical rows, and creating an unconventional Bargello quilt top. www.quiltersclinic.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $60 = $125
137. CLASS—NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER'S LACE—COLOR WITH TSUKINEKO INK
Joyce Teng
*$83
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Mixed-Media, Advance Preparation (pre-cut fabric)
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Lace motifs, trims, and fabrics take on new life when colored with vibrant Tsukeniko fabric inks using various tools and Fabrico markers. Whether your lace is vintage or new, its colorful focus and detail dyeing techniques will add dimension to your quilts, embellish your clothing creations, and enhance your mixed-media art pieces. Create stunning backgrounds or use the lace as a stencil! www.teacherstamp.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $30 = $83
138. CLASS—FROM DRAPING TO SLOPER
Joe Vecchiarelli
*$123
Beginner, Design Work
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Learn basic pattern-making skills in Vecchiarelli's combined lecture and hands-on experience. Splitting the class into groups and using a dress form, drape a bodice and convert it into a sloper. Use darts to allow the bodice to fit your individual figure and learn many other essential techniques. This sloper can later be used as the foundation for many of your pattern making projects. All these wonderful skill sets will be taught by practicing the tips and tricks used on television celebrities. Everyone deserves the opportunity to become a fitted celebrity. www.frencheuropeaninc.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $70 = $123
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200. CLASS—STARTING FROM A PHOTO—CREATE A FABRIC COLLAGE OF YOUR PET
Jane Haworth
*$196
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation (prepare photo)
Tuesday
TWO-DAY CLASS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Starting with an enlarged photo of your pet or other animal, create a paper pattern suitable for collage. Learn Haworth's freeing collage technique that uses no fusible or pattern pieces. Discuss fabric choices, color, and value for a successful quilt. Then go on to learn about stitching and finishing the collage. www.janehaworth.com
*CLASS PRICE - $186 + MAT FEE - $10 = $196
205. CLASS—CELEBRATING NATURE PART 3—REALISM USING POSCA MARKERS AND INKTENSE—THE BUTTERFLY
Alessandra Volker
*$126
Everyone, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 8 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Use Posca markers on fabric to make the butterfly and Inktense to make the shadows. Learn all about value and how to mix colors. www.alessandravolker.myportfolio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $106 + MAT FEE - $20 = $126
210. CLASS—LET ME SURPRISE YOU! #2
Charlotte Angotti
*$290
Intermediate/Advanced, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Oh, the fun we will have here! Finally, a class where you know you have all the right fabrics because there is a laser-cut kit waiting for you. Different from "Let Me Surprise You! #1", the kit will make a quilt top that is designed just for Houston Quilt Festival. Such a relaxing, fun-filled day! Although you will be amazed at what you can get done in this class, you will not finish in class...but you can certainly try! Student should understand how to finish a quilt since it will not be finished in class. This is a mystery...so we can't show a photo of the real thing. www.charlotteangotti.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $185 = $290
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211. CLASS—INTRODUCTION TO SASHIKO AND BORO STITCHING
Pepper Cory
*$138
Everyone, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
While related, Sashiko and Boro are not the same! Sashiko is the beloved white-on-indigo classic hand stitching in geometric patterns. Boro is rows of hand stitching in more casual placement overlaying patches. Both come out of traditional Japanese stitch techniques and have been enjoying recent revival as worthy hand work for modern sewists. www.peppercory.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $45 = $138
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212. CLASS—FREE FLOW
Felice Dahlhausen
*$148
Beginner, Design Work, Hand Sewing
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Create a fun wool appliqué composition with six embroidery stitches. Learn design techniques to create your original Art Quilt. MistyFuse will be on the back of the hand-dyed wool for easy placement. Embroidery stitching will add texture, color, and visual interest. Examples of ways to use the finished work will be discussed. Finished size is 10 inches X 12 inches. www.felicequiltdesigns.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $55 = $148
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213. CLASS—SPINWHEEL STAR AND FLYING GEESE
Kimberly Einmo
*$165
Intermediate, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Spend a fun, informative, and inspiring day in class while creating your own stunning, rainbow-colored wallhanging! Einmo will teach her signature method of making this gorgeous star from Jelly Roll strips without "Y" or set-in seams using her Precision Precuts ruler. This class is a technique double-header. Also learn Einmo's method for making absolutely perfect Flying Geese units using her Precision Flying Geese & HST ruler with no wasted fabric, no math, and absolutely no stress! Einmo will share many top tips sure to make your sewing time productive and fun, while improving your precision piecing skills and learning how to conquer that elusive scant ¼ inch seam once and for all! www.kimberlyeinmo.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $60 = $165
214. CLASS—PATHWAYS
Renee Fleuranges-Valdes
*$150
Intermediate, Design Work, Project Oriented
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
"Pathways" celebrates life's twists and turns! Create the center portion of "Pathways" without the use of a sewing machine. Yes, you will need one to finish your top, but the piecing can be done at home. Learn Fleuranges-Valdes' no-sew technique for making this fun top. A line drawing will be provided as a guideline for the center of the quilt top. She will walk you through pulling it all together. www.quiltedartistrybyrenee.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $57 = $150
215. CLASS—MAKE YOUR OWN UMBRELLA
Judith Gauthier
*$155
Intermediate, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Create an umbrella using the frame provided and quilting cotton. The umbrella is fully functional once waterproofing is applied. www.bungalowquilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $50 = $155
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216. CLASS—MINI SPHERE
Peter Hayward
*$123
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Choose from a dozen colors and learn to make and then weave the strips to create this powerful 10 inch square 3-D effect, using the contrast between solid black and ombré color to deceive the eye. Many will take home a completed top, leaving only the quilting and binding for later, and others won't be far behind! www.accidentalquilter.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $30 = $123
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217. CLASS—TEENY TINY SEAHORSE COLLAGE
Laura Heine
*$160
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn Heine's collage technique while making this fun seahorse collage. See how easy and relaxing it is. Just bring your imagination! www.fiberworks-heine.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $67 = $160
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218. CLASS—QUILT GRAFFITI
Marina Landi
*$130
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work, ScanNCut Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Create an improvised colored background for the application of a monochromatic image. Landi will demonstrate how to use an image editing program to transform a photo into a stencil in just a few steps, cut it with a ScanNCut, and apply it to the customized background. A lesson with a lot of content but easy to follow! Landi will teach how to work with your own images in the future. www.marinalandi.com.br
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $25 = $130
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219. CLASS—YES YOU CAN QUILT FEATHERS!
Jenny K. Lyon
*$122
Beginner/Intermediate, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
You CAN quilt feathers! Lyon breaks feathers down into baby steps that make creating feathers fun and easy! A variety of feather styles are taught; you choose which to add to your own project. Feathers add beauty to quilts, garments, and home decor; in Modern, Art, or Traditional styles. Lyon helps you to really see that feather shape so you can feather your world! www.quiltskipper.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $17 = $122
220. CLASS—EQ8—I WANT TO LEARN MORE—COMPUTER HANDS-ON
Lori Miller
$93
Beginner/Intermediate, Computer/iPad-Design Class (Hands-On)
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Take the next step learning EQ8. Learn to draw or edit your own blocks to place in your quilt creations. Explore appliqué and stencils and understand the three layers of the quilt in EQ8. Take a deep dive into borders and Auto Borders. Create personal libraries, use text, photos, and explore free-form quilt settings. By the end of the class, have the confidence to design your own beautiful blocks and quilts. The perfect followup to the "EQ8 Getting Started" class. Windows and Mac users welcome. www.lorimillerdesigns.com
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221. CLASS—SEWING ROOM 2—TRIANGLE PANEL—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Amanda Murphy
*$125
Beginner, BERNINA Q-Series Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (quilt sandwich)
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Explore creating triangle designs using both ruler work and free-motion on Amanda Murphy's “Sewing Room 2 Triangle Panel”. Murphy will guide you in creating a number of designs that can later be used on your own quilts! Templates for use in class will be provided. www.blog.amandamurphydesign.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $20 = $125
222. CLASS—BEGINNING CUSTOM QUILTING
Lisa Patterson
*$103
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Are you new to longarming or have been mostly quilting pantographs and want to branch out to custom quilting? Learn Patterson's method of custom quilting, how to start out, tools and tricks, and some basic designs that will jump-start you into the world of custom quilting. No machines will be used in class. www.myquiltingfairy.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $10 = $103
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223. CLASS—CRAZY BLOOMING
Claudia Pfeil
*$165
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
An awesome opportunity to learn some of Pfeil's award-winning sewing techniques. This is a totally unique class with fearless free-cutting methods even with difficult material like silk, so don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity. The specially prepared and pre-cut kits make it simple to start creating right away! Tip—The class "Crazy Leaves" is the perfect opportunity to combine the results of both classes into a quilt! https://claudiapfeil.de
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $60 = $165
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224. CLASS—SERGER 101
Katrina Walker
*$125
Everyone, Process Oriented, BERNINA Serger Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Let's learn all about sergers! This intensive hands-on workshop will teach the fundamentals of how to successfully use a serger, from threading to serging specialty techniques. Focus on building a detailed reference notebook full of samples of serger stitches and serging techniques to take home. Learn how to thread and stitch all of the major serger stitches including Chain stitch and Coverlock. Practice serging shapes such as circles, curves, and corners. Learn how to pivot a corner, create Lettuce edging and faux Blanket Stitching, and more! If you've ever wanted to deep dive into truly learning about sergers, this class is for you! Taught by the author of A Field Guide: Serger 101, C&T Publishing. www.katrinawalker.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $20 = $125
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225. CLASS—CHANCES ARE
Debby Walters
*$137
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machine Provided in Class, Advance Prepartion (heavily starch fabrics)
Tuesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
This quilt combines Drunkard's Path with Card Trick blocks. Using colorful fabrics, create a fun 54 inch square quilt. If you have been hesitant to try curved seams, this is the perfect way to learn. Demonstrations will be given for an easy two pin method. www.stripsandcurves.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $32 = $137
230. CLASS—TRIPPLE THREAT QUILTING—LONGARM HANDS-ON
Heidi Stagno
*$120
Intermediate/Advanced, Design Work, Process Oriented, Handi Quilter Amara 20 Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
This is an absolute show stopper...literally. Stagno's trifecta style background fill quilting has brought home many awards. Learn how to create this gorgeous quilting design. This design can look so random and planned all at the same time. Class covers the three to four individual free-motion designs used to create the combination, how to know when to use and apply each of the four free-motion fills, and scaling and sizing as needed to fit and fill in and around appliqué and embroidery. Two persons per machine.
*CLASS PRICE - $100 + MAT FEE - $20 = $120
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235. CLASS—GARDEN STEPS AND FLOWERS
Judith Baker Montano
*$91
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
This beautiful floral and painted project is an excellent introduction to working with mixed mediums. Learn to create dimension on a painted background with silk thread and ribbon stitches. Baker Montano provides the watercolor-painted Aida cloth for each student, but demos the painting technique in class. Learn how to create floral stitches using Lazy Daisies, Fly Stitch, Buttonhole Stitch, French Knots, Straight Stitches, Fargo Flowers, Judith's Curled Leaves, Iris Flowers, and Japanese Ribbon Stitches. This small project can be framed or used as a centrepiece for Crazy Quilting or fibre art projects. Judith Baker Montano's Essential Stitch Guide, C&T Publishing. www.judithbakermontano.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $38 = $91
236. CLASS—DOODLE ART WALLHANGING
Ruth Ann Berry
*$103
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Explore the basics of doodle art drawing. Using archival ink on sew-in photo fabric sheets, create hand-drawn blocks to take home and sew into a wallhanging. www.quiltersclinic.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $50 = $103
237. CLASS—"NO SEW" HALLOWEEN CRAZY HAT
Julie Craig
*$123
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Students of all levels will learn to pad and cover a cardboard base with a pre-pieced hat (provided) then embellish with laces, trims, beads, ribbons, etc. Learn to dissect trims to give the project continuity. Learning to layer with an eclectic mix of materials can be fun and easy. Get plenty of ideas to use up your own stash. May not be finished in class. Approximate size is 13 inches square. Charms sold separately. May be hung or stand alone.
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $70 = $123
238. CLASS—HOWLOWEENIE
Cynthia England
*$102
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Fast and easy, this playful pooch is on the prowl with a little help from his Halloween friends! Learn the Picture Piecing technique from the lady that developed it. Sewn with straight seams, this is such a fun and forgiving process. Lots of cheating allowed! www.englanddesign.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $37 = $102
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239. CLASS—SIMPLE VILLAGE
Carmen Geddes
*$78
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (pre-cut fabrics)
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Create your own unique village with EasyPiecing Grid. See it before you sew it! No strip piecing. The sewing is the easiest part! This is the perfect scrap buster, great for those leftover squares and half-square triangles! Finishes 48 inches X 58 inches before border. Additional patterns for smaller or larger projects in class. Bonus demo on half-square triangles. www.tensisters.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $25 = $78
240. CLASS—RULER WORK FOR THE SIT-DOWN QUILTER—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Dorie Hruska
*$85
Everyone, Handi Quilter Amara ST Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Ready to do more than just free-motion quilting on your sit-down longarm machine? Join Hruska as she teaches how to quilt straight-line designs using rulers. Including a variety of piano key designs, crosshatching designs, and even tips for stitching in the ditch. Leave class with the confidence of knowing "You Can Quilt Your Own Quilts"! www.forever-quilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $20 = $85
241. CLASS—INTRODUCTION TO FOLK ART EMBROIDERY
Catherine Redford
*$88
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Start by learning or being reminded of some basic embroidery stitches on a specially designed pre-printed sampler. Then learn some novel embellishment techniques that add to the fun. Learn how Redford transfers her own designs onto dark-colored backgrounds. Enjoy the relaxed tempo and reconnect with hand work. www.catherineredford.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $35 = $88
242. CLASS—GET THE MOST OUT OF STORE PATTERNS WITH A BODY FORM
Joe Vecchiarelli
$53
Beginner, Design Work
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Get the most out of your dress form utilizing store bought patterns. Take a store bought pattern and fit it directly to the body form. Learn the tips and tricks to adjust the pattern to your body shape with a dress form. The store bought pattern that has a horrible fit will become perfect with Vecchiarelli's techniques. www.frencheuropeaninc.com
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243. CLASS—FORGIVING FREE-MOTION FILLERS
Christa Watson
$65
Everyone, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (quilt sandwiches)
Tuesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Embrace perfectly imperfect quilting! That means little to no marking and a whole lot of gorgeous texture. Ease into free-motion quilting with asymmetrical textures that are fast and fun to quilt. Explore a wide range of motifs that will look good on any quilt from Modern to Traditional. Leave class armed with the confidence that yes, you can quilt your own quilts. Students should be comfortable with a sewing machine and will practice on their own pre-basted fabric and batting samples. www.christaquilts.com
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250. CLASS—EMBROIDERED TREES FOR CRAZY QUILT AND FIBERART PROJECTS
Judith Baker Montano
*$88
Beginner/Intermediate, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Enjoy the process of creating small embroidered trees to embellish Crazy Quilts, art-to-wear, and landscape/seascape projects. Baker Montano will guide you through the traditional stitches that are used to create a variety of tree shapes. This is an informative and fun class that allows you to be an artist with embroidery threads and needles. You won't be able to stop at just one. Freeform Embroidery with Judith Baker Montano, C&T Publishing. www.judithbakermontano.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $35 = $88
251. CLASS—ENGLISH PAPER PIECING
Nina Clotfelter
*$78
Beginner, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
English paper piecing (EPP) is fun, creative, imaginative, relaxing, and addicting! EPP can be a lot of different things...simple, complex, small project, large bed quilt, small pieces, large pieces...absolutley anything you want it to be! Learn how to hand sew a hexagon flower. Discover tips and tricks to make things easier for you. This is a technique to use for years to come! www.ninaquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $25 = $78
252. CLASS—"NO SEW" HEART PINCUSHION
Julie Craig
*$83
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Begin with a blank heart and leave with a beautiful "glitzy" pincushion. Julie Craig takes the fear out of layering and dissecting laces and trims. Finish with rhinestone trim and beads. Hear all about lots of techniques and ideas for other projects. Glue (provided) makes it easy, but looks hand sewn. Approximate size is 6 inches X 5 inches. Should be finished in class.
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $30 = $83
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253. CLASS—FOR THE BIRDS
Cynthia England
*$102
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Create this colorful bird feeder while learning the innovative Picture Piecing machine technique that England devised. Uses only straight lines and no in-sets. No sewing through paper and work on the right side of the fabric. www.englanddesign.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $37 = $102
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254. CLASS—FLORAL CONFETTI—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Dorie Hruska
*$90
Everyone, Handi Quilter Amara ST Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Explore all things floral—flowers, stems, and leaves...with cherries, swirls, ribbons, starburst, butterflies, bees, and dragonflies ''sprinkled'' all around. Freehand overall designs that are simple, yet when combined, appear to be very complex. Join Hruska as she breaks down these designs and teaches how to stitch them out continuously. www.forever-quilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $25 = $90
255. CLASS—HALLOWEEN MYSTERY CLASS
Cindy Lohbeck
*$88
Everyone, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
A day of Tricks, Treats, and Breaking ALL the Rules! Think test tubes, bubbling cauldrons, spiderwebs, and more! Add a little spooky fabric dyeing for your Halloween stash. Lohbeck would be cursed if she told you all the details, but expect some different types of fabric, some different techniques and tools, as well as some interesting and downright scary color combinations. Don't miss the fun! www.dyehardsstudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $35 = $88
256. CLASS—SHIRT LACE BUTTONS
Catherine Redford
*$69
Everyone, Hand Sewing
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
A more modern innovation than the traditional Dorset button, Shirt Lace buttons date back to the Edwardian era at the beginning of the twentieth century. Start with the Star Shirt Lace, progress to the Austrian Shirt Lace, and finish with the slightly trickier, but most popular, Lace Shirtwaist. Finish the class as a fully trained buttoner! www.catherineredford.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $16 = $69
257. CLASS—PEBBLES AND PEARLS—LONGARM HANDS-ON
Heidi Stagno
*$100
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work, Process Oriented, Handi Quilter Amara 20 Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
“Pebbles and Pearls” brings a level of sophistication and formality to any quilt. Learn to create a variety of pebbles for background fills and allover designs. Stagno will show how to fool the eye into thinking each pebble is perfectly round. Learn to stitch pebbles as a background fill, use assorted variations of pebbles to compliment any style quilt, stitch a line of pearls keeping them consistent in shape and size, and backtrack and overlap for accuracy. You won't want to miss out on her insider secrets. Two persons per machine.
*CLASS PRICE - $80 + MAT FEE - $20 = $100
258. CLASS—THE GREAT NOTION GIVE-AWAY!!
Joe Vecchiarelli
$53
Everyone, Design Work
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Learn about the newest notions for the quilting and fashion world combined. See over seventy-five notions and their greatest uses. The best part will come towards the end of the class where everyone will receive some of the notions demonstrated. Come join all the wonderful fun in learning how to use these notions! www.frencheuropeaninc.com
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259. CLASS—FREE-MOTION DESIGNS WITH LINES
Christa Watson
$65
Everyone, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (quilt sandwiches)
Tuesday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Learn how to turn basic shapes into linear free-motion quilting designs. Using the seam lines on your quilt as a guide, divide and conquer your quilting while you stitch interesting motifs that are a great alternative to straight-line quilting. These can be quilted as allover designs across the surface of your quilt, or scaled down to fit a specific shape in your quilt. Students should be comfortable with basic machine quilting techniques. www.christaquilts.com
300. CLASS—FLIGHT OF FANCY
Charlotte Warr Andersen
*$256
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Wednesday
TWO-DAY CLASS WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Sandhill cranes are among Andersen's favorite birds. They cover a huge range of territory in their migrations. The cranes in this project are made up of fusible shapes and have a "spirit line" that gives them a bit of style. The first day of class will be assembling the birds on the background. Some of the prep work will be done for you. The second day of class will be embellishing the cranes with fabric paint, some of it metallic. Then the background will be painted. These painting techniques are very easy. www.cwaquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $186 + MAT FEE - $70 = $256
305. CLASS—THE WHOLE SCOOP—MULTI-METHOD PANTS FITTING
Jennifer Stern Hasemann
*$156
Intermediate, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (make non-stretch fitted waistband)
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 8 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Start with the basic framework of "Top Down, Center Out" described by R. Collins in Threads magazine, #218 by creating a fitted non-stretch waistband (prior to class) that is used to fit a single-leg muslin. Stern Hasemann shows how to work with "sticky pins" to help manage the fabric around your waistline & make drape fitting a snap. After smoothing the wrinkles, finish with some traditional pants fitting techniques to achieve the fit you're looking for. www.jsterndesigns.com
*CLASS PRICE - $106 + MAT FEE - $50 = $156
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310. CLASS—SURPRISE! SURPRISE! SURPRISE!
Charlotte Angotti
*$305
Intermediate/Advanced, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
A mystery class that starts with a bigger laser-cut kit is full of laughter and the best Surprise mystery class Angotti offers. This was a new class last year and it delighted the crowd! As always a class where you know you have all the right fabrics because there is a kit waiting for you. This kit is designed for and will be just for Houston Quilt Festival. Student should understand how to finish a quilt since it will not be finished in class. This is a mystery...so we can't show a photo of the real thing. www.charlotteangotti.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $200 = $305
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311. CLASS—MOUNTAINS, PLAINS AND SEAS WITH THREAD AND FABRIC
Judith Baker Montano
*$148
Everyone, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn how to create beautiful land/seascapes using fabric, thread, yarn, and ribbon instead of canvas, brushes, and paints. Baker Montano will teach you how to think like a painter and will guide you through the process, from creating traced patterns to material choices and from fabric manipulation to freeform stitching. Each student leaves with a one-of-a-kind art piece ready for framing. Freeform Stitching with Judith Baker Montano, C&T Publishing www.judithbakermontano.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $55 = $148
312. CLASS—NUNO FELTED HEAD WRAP/SCARF
Vickie Clontz
*$128
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn the art of nuno felting as we create a gorgeous one-of-a-kind heap wrap or small art scarf that will be the envy of your friends! Choose from instructor's hand-dyed silk chiffon scarf bases and add your choice of hand-dyed merino fibers along with novelty fibers such as lustrous bamboo, curly mohair, and sparkly Angelina. As with many wet felting classes, some physical exertion is required. www.annieskeepsakes.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $35 = $128
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313. CLASS—100,000 QUILT CHALLENGE TECHNIQUES
Julie Craig
*$153
Intermediate/Advanced, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
"Crazy Patch" winner from the 100,000 Quilt Challenge (Issue 4 - 2007, pages 48-50), Julie Craig shares for the first time her tips, tricks, and techniques used in the making of her Crazy Quilt. Students will work on a 12 inch square Crazy block (provided) containing some of the original fabrics. Learn many flower making and stitching techniques such as Cabachon rose, ruching, knotted ribbon flower, wired ribbon rose, rosette, velvet pansy, cast on, feather, and beaded palestrina, just to name a few. Over forty items are included in the kit. Making a Crazy patch pattern, photo fabric printing, special fringe technique, and how to assemble a Crazy Quilt will be discussed. Will not be finished in class. Charms sold separately. Prerequisite—basic embroidery knowledge helpful.
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $60 = $153
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314. CLASS—CREATIVE STITCH PLAY!
Kimberly Einmo
*$180
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Spend a day learning “Creative Stitch Play!” Let Einmo share her top techniques and tips for making this beautiful, Sashiko-inspired quilt while using the sewing machine to create unique texture and intricate designs on your fabric before sewing the quilt top itself! So much fun to sew yet chock-full of the best hints for superior results including how to effectively use stabilizers, rotary cutting hints, precision piecing methods, and thread and needle options. Learn a lot while having the most creative fun you've ever experienced in a quilt class! This class comes with a kit filled with Einmo's beautiful “Solid-ish” fabrics, stabilizers, threads, and everything you need to complete the quilt top. Some basic sewing notions will be required. www.kimberlyeinmo.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $75 = $180
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315. CLASS—TRANQUIL LAKE
Cynthia England
*$142
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn an innovative technique from an award-winning quilter while creating this beautiful landscape. Not foundation pieced! Only straight-line sewing, working on the RIGHT side of the fabric, no paper to pick out, and lots of cheating! www.englanddesign.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $37 = $142
316. CLASS—MASK TIME!
Renee Fleuranges-Valdes
*$148
Intermediate, Project Oriented
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Masks have always been a great home decorative item. Why not decorate with one of your own. Fleuranges-Valdes will supply the line drawing and share her fusible appliqué technique. You supply the colorful fabric and imagination. No sewing machine is required for the class. Create your mask in class, then appliqué and quilt it at home. www.quiltedartistrybyrenee.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $55 = $148
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317. CLASS—BARN QUILT BLOCK PAINTING
Rhoda Gersch
*$143
Beginner, Project Oriented, Mixed-Media
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Paint your favorite quilt design on a board to be hung on your house, gate, or barn. Dozens of quilt designs will be available for you to choose from. During class, learn how to transfer and paint that design on a 2 foot square board. It's all taping and painting . No artistic skills needed. Also offered as 417 on Thursday. Do not enroll for both. www.quiltblocktrail.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $50 = $143
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318. CLASS—WOMAN PORTRAIT IN ART DECO STYLE
Galla Grotto
*$125
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Mixed-Media, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Decorate a female profile composition in Art Deco style with various floral motifs. The more bright colors, the better! Techniques include appliqué with closed and open edges and with zigzag sewing. https://textile.galla.fr
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $20 = $125
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319. CLASS—TECHNIQUES, TECHNIQUES, AND MORE TECHNIQUES!
Joyce Hughes
*$135
Everyone, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (quilt sandwich)
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Eight techniques will be covered and applied to a beautiful panel. Learn step-by-step basic instructions for free-motion quilting, dimensional thread painting, trapunto, application of multiple overlays, various 3-D layering, bobbin work, blocking and squaring a quilt, and, of course, applying crystals! More importantly, learn the proper steps of creating these numerous techniques, but also why and when to apply them to a quilt! See the effects of various techniques and supplies, and how they can create added interest of texture and dimension to a piece of art! www.joycehughesoriginals.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $30 = $135
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320. CLASS—FABULOUS FACES
Jean Impey
$93
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Impey will teach her unique collage and portrait techniques to make your own one-of-a-kind artwork. Be delighted and surprised at the "personalities" that evolve in your portrait as you collage your way through Impey's carefree and easy methods! Learn the quilting procedures that make her portraits come alive and how she chooses the name and stories for her portraits. Everyone is sure to be sucessful using her techniques, and she will even help you name your portrait! www.sewjean.com
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321. CLASS—BIRD
Marina Landi
*$118
Intermediate, Design Work
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn to represent images using printed fabrics, respecting the concepts of light and shadow. www.marinalandi.com.br
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $25 = $118
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322. CLASS—DAY OF THE UNDYED—HALLOWEEN BLACK MAGIC
Cindy Lohbeck
*$168
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Explore the dark side of dyeing as we learn to dye black fabric! Reverse dyeing is full of Tricks AND Treats, and this class will leave you with a bag full of un-dyed and over-dyed fabric goodies! Cover two different methods for safely removing black dye and learn some beautiful folding and pleating patterns to add to your dye folds! www.dyehardsstudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $75 = $168
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323. CLASS—FREE-MOTION QUILTING—DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL STYLE—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Amanda Murphy
*$110
Everyone, BERNINA Q-Series Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (quilt sandwiches)
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Have you admired the work of expert quilters but don't know where to begin when quilting your own projects? This class demystifies the process. Learn to free-motion quilt a variety of basic patterns and then create more complex designs by breaking up the design space and filling it in. https://blog.amandamurphydesign.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $5 = $110
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324. CLASS—MAGIC WHEELS
Claudia Pfeil
*$170
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
An excellent opportunity to learn some of Pfeil's award-winning sewing techniques. This is a totally unique class with a fearless strip-piecing method, even with complex material like Dupioni silk. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity. Starting with sewing strip panels, create wheels using a 15-degree wedge ruler (necessary!) with surprising results. Those wheels can be applied onto a pieced or solid background by hand or machine at home. https://claudiapfeil.de
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $65 = $170
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325. CLASS—FUN FILLERS AND BACKGROUND STITCHES
Cindy Seitz-Krug
*$137
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn to quilt eight beautiful but simple background designs on a domestic machine! Make a mini Wholecloth Quilt filled with your newly learned designs. Then find so many uses in your quilts for these fun and versatile fillers. www.quintessentialquilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $32 = $137
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326. CLASS—IMPROVISATIONAL MACHINE APPLIQUÉ
Karen K. Stone
*$103
Everyone, Design Work
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
However it is you've thought about machine appliqué up until now, prepare to be surprised. Stone will offer three innovative methods that lead to your creating free-form lines and curves, all with a beautifully turned-edge. (While a machine technique, class time is spent on preparation for sewing, which students will complete at home.) www.karenkstonequilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $10 = $103
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327. CLASS—GELLI PRINT TO ART QUILT IN ONE DAY!
Lisa Thorpe
*$123
Everyone, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Mixed-Media
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
The first half of class is spent creating a stack of fabric mono-prints made on small 4 inch X 6 inch soft gel print plates. Thorpe shows fun and easy print techniques using botanicals, stencils, and texture tools. Print on a variety of pre-cut fabrics. In the second half of class, use your stack of little prints to create a quick fabric collage composition fused on felt. Then use a lot or a little hand stitching to finish. No experience with fabric collage or hand stitching required. All materials for printing supplied. www.lisathorpe.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $30 = $123
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328. CLASS—GIRAFFE
Esther Tronchoni
*$118
Beginner, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn how to make a pattern from the photograph provided. Cut fused fabrics and place them in such a way as to create a realistic quilt. The course is split into two parts: in the morning, create the foreground and in the afternoon, constuct the mosaic background. www.sunpatchspain.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $25 = $118
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329. CLASS—FROM COLOR THEORY TO PAINTING —INKTENSE PENCILS ON FABRIC
Alessandra Volker
*$113
Everyone, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Wednesday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM // LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn to understand color theory and gain confidence to use it on this project. Apply color value and techniques for using Inktense pencils on fabric. www.alessandravolker.myportfolio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $20 = $113
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335. CLASS—TEA AT FIVE
Cristina Arcenegui Bono
*$113
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media, Handi Quilter Amara ST Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
Do you love color in your quilts? Do you want to know tips and tricks from Arcenegui Bono to create funny quilts like this teapot and teacups? This is the class for you. Make this teapot, a small quilt, with no piecing or appliqué. Just machine quilt and color it. Leave class with your quilt almost ready for binding. www.crisarcbono.com
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $35 = $113
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336. CLASS—ILLUMINATED LETTERS WITH TSUKINEKO INKS
Jaimie Davis
*$91
Everyone, Project Oriented, Mixed-Media
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
Learn to paint beautiful illuminated letters during this creative hands-on workshop. Using Tsukineko inks and Fabrico markers, explore painting techniques that will add stunning detail and sparkle to your projects. In addition, learn a stress-free method for creating harmonious and balanced color palettes. No prior painting experience is required; just a desire to color, create, and play. Each student will choose one letter to paint. See supply list for choosing your letter before class. www.loopytulips.com
*CLASS PRICE - $66 + MAT FEE - $25 = $91
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337. CLASS—WONDERLAND
Kyra Reps
*$116
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
Let’s step up our game with turned-edge appliqué! This is a skill building class, product specific to APLIQUICK, and teaches how to use the Rods to get perfectly turned-edge appliqué pieces. Shapes will not be sewn down in class, but Reps will go over finishing methods both by machine and hand sewing. This mandala will be completed on a 22 inch square background fabric. www.quiltingtranquility.com
*CLASS PRICE - $66 + MAT FEE - $50 = $116
338. CLASS—TEXTURE & ART QUILTING—LONGARM HANDS-ON
Heidi Stagno
*$120
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented, Handi Quilter Amara 20 Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
Do you love the look of Art Quilts where the features appear to come to life right there on the quilt? Stagno will help you transform your basic skills into finite detailed designs. Small minute changes in shape and direction can create a big impact. Learn to use multi-rotational designs, cluster format quilting designs, create natural earth elements such as wind, water, stone, wood, animal fur, and other textures, "read" the fabric to copy the motion and movement, and select thread to enhance the texture. Two persons per machine.
*CLASS PRICE - $100 + MAT FEE - $20 = $120
345. CLASS—HOW DO I QUILT THIS NOW?
Nina Clotfelter
$53
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
You've had fun picking out the fabrics, cutting, sewing blocks, and making your quilt top! Now, how do you quilt it? Bring one quilt top into class, or a picture, and we'll talk about some options. Clotfelter teaches all kinds of free-motion quilting classes and would love to help you design a quilting plan for your quilt. Leave class full of inspiration and creative ideas! www.ninaquilts.com
346. CLASS—GRIDS GALORE—DRAWING
Dorie Hruska
*$63
Everyone, Design Work
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Discover the creative possibilities that can be achieved when starting with a foundation of grid lines. By laying down a grid, know where to place, position, and scale all the elements of the design. Learn Hruska's techniques for continuous quilting inside of squares, triangles, diamonds, curvy grids, and more. Create incredible texture in your next quilt by adding some of these grid-based designs. www.forever-quilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $10 = $63
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347. CLASS—SHEER BLISS!
Jenny K. Lyon
*$80
Everyone, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
This is just pure fun! Play with squares of sheer fabric, layering them on a free-motion quilted background to create colorful effects. This is color theory without color wheels or rules; a joyful class where you'll make your choice of a mug rug or quiltlette. And, there's a kit! No free-motion experience required. www.quiltskipper.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $15 = $80
348. CLASS—EQ8—DESIGNING FOR THE ACCUQUILT QUBE—COMPUTER HANDS-ON
Lori Miller
$53
Intermediate, Computer/iPad-Design Class (Hands-On)
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Combine the power of EQ8 quilt design software with the ease of fabric die cutting. The AccuQuilt GO! Qube system is made of building blocks to create a Four Patch quilt block. Discover EQ8 compatible blocks, draw your own blocks, try different fabrics, and create your own block library. Your design will be ready to cut with the AccuQuilt GO! Cutter. Learn tips and tricks to use the best features of both EQ8 and AccuQuilt. Class based on the 8 inch Qube, with help to accommodate other sizes. Please note: This is an EQ8 software design class. No die cutters will be used. Completion of a beginner EQ8 class is helpful. www.lorimillerdesigns.com
349. CLASS—TEXT ON TEXTILES—DIGITAL TOOLS—COMPUTER/TABLET HANDS-ON
Susie Monday
*$80
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Computer/iPad-Design Class (Hands-On), Advance Preparation (download apps)
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Take your quilt art messages into the digital world. Use five iPad apps to add text in interesting ways to your fabric for use in quilts, garments, and home goods. These are apps not included in any of Monday's other Quilt Festival classes. Receive a fabric print of your favorite by mail after the close of Quilt Festival. www.susiemonday.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $15 = $80
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350. CLASS—DORSET BUTTONS—A TRADITIONAL ENGLISH CRAFT
Catherine Redford
*$67
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Dating back to the late sixteenth century, Dorset buttons are a great way to embellish your quilting project and knitwear. Finish them as jewelry pieces if you wish. They are functional too! Start the class by making the traditional Blandford Cartwheel to learn the basics before discussing some variations, including a fan-style button and the Maltese Cross. Redford will show how to include beads and will finish the class with a look at styles inspired by vintage buttons of the 1950s. www.catherineredford.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $14 = $67
351. CLASS—MY PRETTY PARROT
Dena Rosenberg
*$85
Beginner/Intermediate, Hand Sewing
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
This bright happy 18 inch square block is a perfect project for those who want to learn the appliqué technique, Broderie Perse. Choosing and cutting fabrics will be discussed. Learn the needleturn appliqué technique to stitch around the elements, all while creating your own beautiful block. www.denarosenberg.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $32 = $85
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352. CLASS—SERGE A QUICK AND EASY TEE
Katrina Walker
*$70
Everyone, Project Oriented, BERNINA Serger Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (fit pattern, pre-cut fabric)
Wednesday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Hone your serging skills as you construct a basic t-shirt using the flat construction method, the fastest and easiest way to construct a t-shirt. Be amazed at how simple it really is. Also learn an elegant and easy way to hem the neckline, sleeves, and hem of the t-shirt using a Coverstitch. This hem can also be sewn with a domestic sewing machine. www.katrinawalker.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $5 = $70