classes

Finally, a class where you know you have all the right fabrics because there is a pre-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 what you can get done here, you will not finish in class—but you can certainly try! This class will have a totally different kit from Angotti’s (400) on Friday—kit will be smaller. www.charlotteangotti.com

Machine appliqué and grid work come together in this interpretation of a timeless motif. Stone's unique approach to preparation and positioning for appliqué promises success and delight as your wonderful block comes together. Your basted work will travel easily home for finishing options offered in class.

Come explore fusible machine appliqué and break out those decorative stitches! Sullivan will guide students through a variety of different methods for preparing their appliqué shapes as well as tips and tricks for successful machine appliqué. While working on one of these cute flower pots, students will also explore using a variety of different decorative stitches and threads to embellish and texturize their shapes! Boost your appliqué IQ with this fun and informative workshop! www.colourwerx.com

Rid yourself of all those orphan blocks and Aliens (also known as UFOs or Space Junk) found  living in your closets. Learn some new techniques for creating outstanding blocks from your leftovers and create a truly unique and wonderful quilt—large or small. Relax and enjoy the process because we are going to break all the rules in this unconventional, fun and creative class! Every quilt will be a one-of-a-kind creation and you will finally leave a workshop with a finished top ready for quilting.

The revolutionary, amazing "Heat-Set collage with templates" technique designed by Errea creates quilts easily and quickly with raw edges. Errea will demonstrate each step as you make this gorgeous Pansy quilt top from the pattern provided. Start with the pattern, create the templates for fabric cutting, and then create the quilt top using the Heat-Set technique. Choose the colors shown, or Errea will also demonstrate how to change the colors to make a totally different Pansy with the use of value. www.amazingquiltsbygrace.com

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 path around pieced blocks. Then take it to the next level by connecting these free-motion designs across the width of the quilt top. Based on Hruska's book, Making Connections, C&T. www.forever-quilting.com

Work without a pattern. Work without a scant ¼ inch seam allowance. Work without straight lines. All the rules are thrown out with this quilt. 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 be your own artwork. www.onpoint-tv.com

3-dimensional flanges and perfect bindings add spark and a professional finish to your quilts. A "Bording" is a perfect binding, but 1 inch wide, so that it doubles as a border as well as a binding. Learn and practice how to prepare your quilt, prepare and apply this amazing alternative to quilt edging, and how to join the tails easily and correctly the first time. www.amazingquiltsbygrace.com

In this hands-on sit-down class, explore all things Floral. Flowers, stems, and leaves...with cherries, swirls, ribbons, starbursts, butterflies, bees, and dragonflies ''sprinkled'' all around. Freehand all-over 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