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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
HOUSTON FESTIVAL ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!
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CONSULTATIONS
Lois Hallock
Monday
Consultations provided in 1-hour increments.
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 1-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.

100. CLASS—THE STUDIO BAG
Pam Damour
*$156
Intermediate/Advanced, BERNINA Serger Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 8 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Have loads of fun making this versatile bag for yourself or as a gift. The bag is smaller than a tote, but big enough to carry everything you need, from cell phone, wallet, and keys, to a sewing project on the go. The best part is that it's all made on the serger. Learn several trims and embellishments while making this great bag. www.pamdamour.com
*CLASS PRICE - $116 + MAT FEE - $40 = $156

105. CLASS—SPLIT PERSONALITY
Michele Crawford
*$113
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation Required (such as rotary cutting or pre-sewing), Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 8 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK 11 AM-2 PM
A scrap lover's delight! Crawford will show how to turn sixty-six different 12 inch squares into a large quilt and then use the "leftovers" for two different projects, a small quilt and pillow, by adding a contrasting fabric to tie all the fabrics together. She will share her accurate cutting, piecing, and pressing tips and techniques to help you improve your piecing skills. No scrap left behind! www.flowerboxquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $10 = $113

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106. CLASS—BLUEBONNETS
Cynthia England
*$145
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 8 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK 11 AM-2 PM
Make this bright, beautiful, bluebonnet wallhanging using the Picture Piecing technique. Learn from the award-winning designer who created this technique. This is NOT a foundation method. In this technique, only sew straight seams; no insets. All machine sewing—Lots of cheating! www.englanddesign.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $42 = $145

107. CLASS—SEW SLOW BOHO SPINDLE SAMPLER
Katie Fowler
*$173
Everyone, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 8 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK 11 AM-2 PM
Show up with your sharp scissors and sew slow to learn decorative embroidery stitches with no perfection pressure. Leave this class with confidence to stitch a unique "scroll" sampler. Fowler brings everything you need to make a colorful sampler to be rolled onto the included decorative spindle. www.katiefowler.net
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $80 = $173

108. CLASS—DIMENSIONAL APPLIQUÉ
Philippa Naylor
*$115
Everyone, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 8 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK 11 AM-2 PM
Naylor shows how to create a 3-dimensional flower basket using various techniques to create a range of flowers and leaves. Make rose and carnation-like flowers, rouched flowers, flowers with individual petals, Maltese Cross flowers, Suffolk Puffs, and tiny flower buds. Naylor demonstrates how to make a “bagged out” basket, and how to embellish this basket to give a beautiful textured result. www.quiltersquestiontime.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $12 = $115

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109. CLASS—LET ME SURPRISE YOU! #1
*$253
Beginner/Intermediate, 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 laser-cut kit waiting for you to make a quilt top designed just for Quilt Festival. Such a relaxing, fun-filled day! Although you will be amazed at what you can get done here, you will not finish in class...but you can certainly try! www.charlotteangotti.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $150 = $253

110. CLASS—JELLYFISH, ANEMONES, SEAWEED, AND CORALS
Judith Baker Montano
*$133
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Judith Baker Montano guides you through the process of creating beautiful underwater shapes using free-form embroidery and fabric manipulation. Learn how to make floating jellyfish, buttonhole anemones, net stitch corals, spiderweb backstitch starfish, velvet brain coral, and many other techniques. A wonderful introduction to painting with threads and ribbons. Freeform Embroidery with Judith Baker Montano, C&T Publishing. www.judithbakermontano.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $40 = $133

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111. CLASS—BEGINNING FREE-MOTION QUILTING
Nina Clotfelter
*$118
Beginner, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation Required, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Been afraid to try free-motion quilting? Let Clotfelter hold your hand and show you lots of tips and tricks! We REALLY start at the very beginning. Come away with new found confidence and make a sampler you can refer to with fifteen new fun and different designs to mix and match! Let's have FUN! www.ninaquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $15 = $118

112. CLASS—CASTLETON CORNER
Linda J. Hahn
*$125
Intermediate, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation Required (such as rotary cutting or pre-sewing), Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
A little more complex New York Beauty design opens up many more design possibilities. Learn Hahn's unique technique for creating perfect New York Beauty blocks using just one pin, then how to combine those blocks with a simple block for stunning results. www.froghollowdesigns.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $22 = $125

113. CLASS—ZIGGY DIAMONDS
Reeze Hanson
*$148
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation (such as rotary cutting or pre-sewing), Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Create this amazing quilt using a Jelly Roll and background fabric. Fun to make and easy to cut out, this colorful project cuts 60° diamonds from 2 ½ inch strips. Simple assembly techniques require no set-in seams. In a 6-hour class, plan, cut out, and partially assemble the quilt top. Complete the assembly at home. Includes lots of tips and tricks for accurate cutting and precision piecing to make this project fast and fun. www.morningglorydesigns.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $45 = $148

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114. CLASS—TEENY TINY VASES COLLAGE CLASS
Laura Heine
*$156
Everyone, Collage
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Learn collage the Laura Heine way! You can choose one of three different flower vase options. Complete your collage in class and learn the different finishing options! This is an easy class for all students! www.fiberworks-heine.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $63 = $156

115. CLASS—DOG
Marina Landi
*$113
Intermediate, Design Work
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Have fun learning about color and value. At the same time, create this beautiful quilt using fused appliqué, assembling your own color combination! www.marinalandi.com.br
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $20 = $113

116. CLASS—MONTAGE WITH PANELS
Cyndi McChesney
*$105
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation Required
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Create an exciting and unusual panel project, a montage using words and images along with your multi-frame panel! In this 6-hour workshop, dig deep into the creativity located within your panel. Add images, words, and embellishments to create a totally unique design. www.cedarridgequilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $12 = $105

117. CLASS—MAKE A T-SHIRT QUILT . . . AS YOU GO!
RaNae Merrill
*$108
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
There's something special about wrapping up in a t-shirt quilt, feeling all those memories surround and comfort you or someone you love. The look on someone's face when they receive the gift of a t-shirt quilt is beyond words. But getting from a bag of old t-shirts to that magical moment can seem like an overwhelming project. And working with stretchy t-shirts can be really challenging. But that's about to change. Learn to make that t-shirt quilt quilting one shirt at a time! This approach has so many advantages! www.ranaemerrillquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $5 = $108

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118. 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 419 on Thursday. Do not enroll for both. www.lorimillerdesigns.com

119. CLASS—TINY ART QUILT WITH DIGITAL TOOLS—COMPUTER HANDS-ON
Susie Monday
*$138
Everyone, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media, Advance Preparation Required, Computer/iPad-Design Class (Hands-On)
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
With an iPad or other tablet, design, construct, and mount a small 12 inch X 12 inch Art quilt featuring your original digital designs. This interactive workshop is both process and product, with each quilter making an Art piece using a personal photo. Morning is digital design, afternoon is for construction. www.susiemonday.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $35 = $138

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120. CLASS—ARTFUL LOG CABIN
Katie Pasquini Masopust
$103
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Advance Preparation Optional, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
The Log Cabin block is so very versatile, it will be used as the basis for creating linear abstract Art quilts. Start with a painting or photograph. Crop that to a strong personal composition. Overlay a grid (this can be an even grid, an uneven grid, curved, or random grid). This linear drawing is laid over the inspiration photo or painting to become the map. Then Log Cabins made up of the colors found in each unit of the grid will be constructed and put together to make the quilt. Emphasis on composition, variety, color, value, and visual pathways. www.katiepm.com

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121. CLASS—SUCCESSFUL MACHINE QUILTING—BASICS AND BEYOND
Cindy Seitz-Krug
*$128
Everyone, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
A "must" for beginning machine quilters who want to successfully quilt their own quilts. Learn all the basics, plus three types of feathers, stippling, and most importantly, how to easily handle large quilts on your home sewing machine. Gain the skills and confidence to quilt all of your quilts. www.quintessentialquilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $25 = $128

122. CLASS—PRECISION PIECING WITH PAINT BOX
Linda Sullivan
*$113
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation Required (such as rotary cutting or pre-sewing), Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
ALL DAY CLASS // 9 AM-5 PM LUNCH BREAK NOON-2 PM
Easy strip piecing and triangles combined with Sullivan's tips and tricks allow students a stress-free project to perfect their precision piecing skills as well as working with tricky triangle shapes while making this fun and exciting strip quilt. Additionally, pulling together the supplies for this workshop couldn't be easier—just one 2½ inch strip roll plus two 1 yard cuts of coordinating fabric is all that is needed for this gorgeous and super fun 48 inch X 48 inch quilt! www.colourwerx.com
*CLASS PRICE - $103 + MAT FEE - $10 = $113

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130. CLASS—TEA AT FIVE—LONGARM HANDS-ON
Cristina Arcenegui Bono
*$243
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media, Handi Quilter Longarm Machines Provided in Class (one student per machine)
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
Do you love coloring but are too afraid to do it on a quilt? Hear Arcenegui Bono's tricks and secrets for applying pen to fabric. On top of that, quilt a little wallhanging that looks like it has been pieced although no piecing or appliqué is involved. See how different threads can make a big impact in the final result. www.crisarcbono.com
*CLASS PRICE - $193 + MAT FEE - $50 = $243

131. CLASS—ATTIC WINDOW
Cindy Walter
$76
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 8 AM-NOON
A quilt with a view! This historical quilt features pictorial fabric through window panes. To make it fast and easy, use a piece of panel fabric printed with a large picture for the windows. Cindy Walter will explain the quilt components and other window options. Class teaches a perfect miter—first time, every time. www.cindywalter.com

134. CLASS—BLUE RIBBON BINDINGS
Helen Frost
*$73
Everyone, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 8-11 AM
Straight, even, ripple-free binding with perfect corners can be yours! Practice on pre-quilted samples and learn a foolproof method for joining the ends. Discover tricks for scrappy bindings and what to do if you don't have enough fabric. Hear what the judges look for! www.helenfrostquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $10 = $73

135. CLASS—FROM DRAPING TO SLOPER
Joe Vecchiarelli
*$123
Beginner, Design Work
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 8-11 AM
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

140. CLASS—REVERIE 3-D QUILT
Ruth Ann Berry
*$143
Intermediate/Advanced, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Create the illusion of 3-D with vertical rows of equilateral triangles and no "Y" seams. Use color and value instead of complicated piecing to give the impression of depth and dimension. www.quiltersclinic.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $80 = $143

141. CLASS—BEGINNERS EMBELLISHING
Julie Craig
*$83
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Take the fear out of embellishing by learning to layer, then disect laces and trims to add dimension. Learn spoked rose, rolled velvet rose, bead loops, rosebud button, French knot flower, and knotted ribbon flower. Practice techniques that may be added to many other projects. 7 inch X 7 inch pre-pieced block provided in neutral tones. May not be finished in class. Some glue basting. Charms sold separately.
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $30 = $83

142. CLASS—FINDING YOUR PATH—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Dorie Hruska
*$88
Everyone, Handi Quilter Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
Do you struggle with how to quilt a top with the least amount of starts and stops? In this hands-on class, learn the strategies Hruska uses to find the continuous quilting path around pieced blocks. Based on her book, Making Connections, C&T Publishing. Students are encouraged to bring quilt tops for design discussion. www.forever-quilting.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88

143. CLASS—HUMMINGBIRD GARDEN—40 INCH X 32 INCH
Dena Rosenberg
*$110
Everyone, Hand Sewing
Monday
MORNING CLASS // 9 AM-NOON
The broderie perse technique will be taught in making this beautiful hummingbird garden. Learn how to cut birds and flowers and design a garden of your very own. Beautiful bias stems will also be taught without the use of a bias tape maker. Learn how to make not only the fat stems that fill the garden, but also thin stems as well. Be careful in the garden, you never know when a frog might appear.
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $57 = $110

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150. CLASS—DEEP INTO THE FOREST—LONGARM HANDS-ON
Cristina Arcenegui Bono
*$223
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Handi Quilter Longarm Machines Provided in Class (one student per machine)
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-6 PM
Learn a few basic shapes and create your own custom forest while making a mini Wholecloth quilt. Let go of the rules while quilting designs from your imagination and have some fun. www.crisarcbono.com
*CLASS PRICE - $193 + MAT FEE - $30 = $223

155. CLASS—ASTERISK 3-D QUILT
Ruth Ann Berry
*$113
Beginner/Intermediate, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Create the illusion of 3-D with vertical rows of equilateral triangles and no "Y" seams. Use color and value instead of complicated piecing to give the impression of depth and dimension. www.quiltersclinic.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $50 = $113

156. CLASS—TINY TREASURES COLLAGE—DESIGNING CELL PHONE/EYEGLASS CASES
June Colburn
*$78
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Discover the fun of designing small collages! Useful, practical cases make wonderful gifts. They are the perfect way to learn and practice the art of cutting, layering, coordinating, and accenting fabrics to create beautiful, if tiny, compositions. Design using three different fabric groups and heat fuse the designs in class. Take home to finish. Lots of samples! www.junecolburn.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $25 = $78

157. CLASS—"NO SEW" CRAZY WOOL HEART
Julie Craig
*$108
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Students of all levels need only bring fabric scissors to learn how to layer and use an eclectic mix of materials, laces, dyed silks, velvets, trims, rhinestones, ribbons, flowers, etc. on a wool heart (provided). Master the quick and easy rolled rose. Tips and tricks using glue to expedite the process, looks like you spent hours stitching! Should be completed in class. Approximate size 13 inch X 11 inch. May be framed or used as coffee table piece. Charms sold separately.
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $55 = $108

158. CLASS—360° GRIDS—CREATE MESMERIZING DESIGNS THAT ARE OH, SO EASY TO SEW!
Sue Heinz
$53
Everyone, Design Work, Other: Drawing Class
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Transform organic, spiked, and even feathered linear designs into curved and gorgeous medallions and wreaths. Need a block design? Easily add corners! Let Sue Heinz show her innovative technique of combining simple grids with her patented, easy-to-use tools in this fast-paced drawing class. www.sueheinz.com

159. CLASS—FLORAL CONFETTI—STATIONARY LONGARM HANDS-ON
Dorie Hruska
*$88
Everyone, Handi Quilter Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Monday
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 - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88

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160. CLASS—WHAT NEEDLE DO I USE?—AN EXPLORATORY HANDS-ON CLASS
Rhonda Pierce
*$68
Everyone, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Stitch exercises demonstrate how sewing machine needles, thread, technique, and you, the sewist, control stitch quality. Experience stitching with a variety of fabrics and needles, along with a few surprises. Gain respect for the needle and elevate confidence in your needle selection. This is a fun, educational class. www.schmetzneedles.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $5 = $68

161. CLASS—HOW TO FIT YOUR BODY FORM TO YOUR BODY SHAPE
Joe Vecchiarelli
$53
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
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

162. CLASS—WALKING FOOT WOW
Cindy Walter
*$70
Everyone, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Achieve spectacular modern results by quilting with only the walking foot. Especially helpful if you aren't comfortable free-motion quilting. Leave class confident to quilt your own projects. Small Materials fee includes all you need except a thread clipper. www.cindywalter.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $7 = $70

163. CLASS—ALL ABOUT THE STITCHING—HAND REVERSE APPLIQUÉ
Margaret Willingham
*$58
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented
Monday
AFTERNOON CLASS // 2-5 PM
Do you want to improve your hand stitch work? Practice and refine your hand stitch for reverse appliqué and appliqué. Use a pattern developed specifically for this purpose. Do your practicing on this piece rather than on a design you care about. Learn the tips and tricks to stitch sharp 90° angles and acute outside points, crisp inside points without frays, and smooth curves/circles as you learn the easy steps in Eye of the Beholder's "Trace, Baste, Snip, and Stitch" process for hand reverse appliqué. Explore the tools to use, the role of trimming and clipping for success, body mechanics, how to hold your piece, and more. Get tips & pointers on how to hand stitch like a pro. All you learn is applicable to both hand reverse appliqué and hand appliqué. www.eobquiltdesign.com/home
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $5 = $58