Houston Festival
classes
sunday, october 31
701 Class—Beginning Feathers
*$68
B,D,PC,AP,SM
Sunday
Feathers are GORGEOUS!!! They add such elegance to your quilt! If you're frustrated or have never tried them and want to...this is the class for you! Start at the beginning and learn all the elements for feathers. Several different types of feathers will be taught and you'll understand how to make them. You'll be making feathers by the end of this class! www.ninaquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $5 = $68
Supplies—quilting thread; scissors (fabric cutting); thread snips; paper, pen, & pencil; marking pen that will disappear (FriXion or water soluble, opt). Fabric: three FQ sandwiches (prepared your favorite way and ready to quilt). Opt kit offered www.ninaquilts.com/houston
702 Class—Aunt Grace, Where Are You?
*$138
E,H
Sunday
Do you love 1920’s and 1930’s prints and coordinated solids? Then you won't want to miss this class. Based on an antique quilt top, these pre-cut kits bring back the memories of that era. Hand stitch these blocks and learn all of the tips for perfect seams and points. Even if you didn’t have an Aunt Grace, or Aunt Martha as Yamin did, enjoy piecing this block.
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $85 = $138
Supplies—sewing needles; neutral sewing thread; thread snips; thimble; pins; mechanical pencil.
703 Class—Mark the Design and Follow the Line
*$83
I,PC,AP,SM
Sunday
If you can mark the design, you can quilt it! Learn three simple and effective ways to mark your free-motion designs before you quilt. Start with printed quilting designs and get tips to help you transfer them to your quilt. These techniques are especially useful for those who need to practice control in free-motion work. www.moonlightingquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $20 = $83
Supplies—See complete supply list at www.moonlightingquilts.com/houston
705 Class—Winding Ways Table Mat—Die-Cut Curves Without Pins
*$113
B/I,PJ,PC,SM
Sunday
Learn to piece these fabulous curves using an easy and precise no-pin technique. Pre-cut kits get you right to the sewing so you can complete your project in class. If you thought you could not do curves, this workshop will change your mind while you create a great table mat project! www.morningglorydesigns.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $50 = $113
Supplies—neutral sewing thread; embroidery scissors (cut to point); thread snips; pins (thin glass head); rotary cutter (45mm); rotary cutting mat (12in x 18in); rotary cutting ruler (9.5in sq); fabric for design wall (48in sq); seam ripper; plastic or wood pressing tool. Contact instructor to choose fabric kit colorway at reeze@morningglorydesigns.com
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706 Class—Improvisational Piecing
$63
E,D,PJ,PC,SM
Sunday
Work without a pattern. Work without a scant ¼in seam allowance. Work without straight lines. Create and cut as you go. Take the plunge to piece curves without pins and create blocks like no one else has ever made before—this will all be your artwork!
Supplies—sewing thread to match fabric; scissors (fabric cutting); sm trash bag; rotary cutter (45mm); rotary cutting mat (12in x 18in); rotary cutting ruler (min 6in wide); fabric for design wall (36in sq); seam ripper; spray sizing. Fabric: approx 2yds total in a color pallete you would like to work in—no rules, just choose a color range and bring what you want. Works well with FQs and Fat 1/8s. Don’t bring so much so that you are held back from sewing by taking too much time to choose fabric. There is no right or wrong choice, just fun.
707 Class—Filler Finesse—HQ Capri Hands-On
*$88
E,LA-C
Sunday
Explore free-motion quilting and micro fill designs on the HQ Capri stationary longarm machine with this fun and interesting class. Create a small piece featuring a floral motif that is surrounded by lovely micro quilting designs. Learn all the tips and tricks for quilting small and making your designs pop!
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88
Supplies—removable fabric marker; 12in ruler for marking.
708 Class—Granny’s Scrappy Squares
*$83
B,D,AP,SM
Sunday
The perfect scrap buster! Make a traditional quilt with non-traditional piecing! Complete this 60in x 70in (before borders) scrappy quilt with no strip piecing! Amazing 2in finished squares. Enjoy perfect corners and stable, flat blocks every time using Tensisters Easy Piecing Grid foundation to make your heirloom.
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $20 = $83
Supplies—neutral sewing thread; thread snips; glue stick; rotary cutter; rotary cutting mat (sm); rotary cutting ruler. Fabric: for scrappy rows—2yds total of pre-cut scraps (around five hundred 2.5in sqs of colors and two hundred 2.5in sqs of plain fabric) (one FQ yields fifty-six 2.5in sqs); for plain rows—2yds (will be cut into 7in x 72in strips AFTER scrappy rows are sewn so you can measure exact length); 1.25yd border (opt).
709 Class–CREATIVE SOUL MACHINE EMBROIDERY FOR NEW AND EXPERIENCED EMBROIDERERS
*$102
E,PJ,PC,SM
Sunday
Create two machine embroidery projects. While learning new techniques, your stabilizer and embroidery questions will be answered. Whatever your skill level, learn something new and have fun in this class! A certified OESD educator will guide you through the two hands-on projects in this informative class. Plus, learn valuable embroidery tips and techniques to make your projects more successful and less stressful! With a dash of fun, and a world of knowledge, OESD educators will inspire your creativity. www.oesd.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $39 = $102
Supplies—embroidery scissors (cut to point)
710 Class—Serger Sewing Caddy
*$88
E,SG
Sunday
Use a serger to create this handy caddy for packing sewing supplies for class. It would also make a great first aid kit for the car, can hold small toys, make-up, or makes a great gift for a sewing buddy too! Techniques to be covered include covered elastic, zipper insertion, and Chain stitch quilting. www.pamdamour.com
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $25 = $88
Supplies—paper, pen & pencil; rotary cutter (45mm); rotary cutting mat (12in x 18in) rotary cutting ruler.
712 Class—Free-Motion Raw-Edge Appliqué
*$83
E,D,PJ,PC,SM
Sunday
A leafy gala of fabric, color, guided free-cutting, improvisation, and free-motion stitching—a great first experience for those new to free-motion machine quilting! Fun, fun, fun, and most everyone finishes their little quilt (a small version of pictured).
*CLASS PRICE - $63 + MAT FEE - $20 = $83
Supplies—sewing thread to match fabric; quilting thread; scissors (fabric cutting); thread snips; pins; rotary cutter (med); rotary cutting mat (med); rotary cutting ruler (med); threads from your stash (Aurifil, King Tut, etc.) in fall colors.
