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An easy freezer paper method makes it simple to do hand appliqué. Emphasis will be on learning to make smooth shapes, easy bias stems, reverse appliqué, perfect points, sharp indents, and perfectly round circles.
Learn how to sew so that your stitches are almost invisible.
Two block patterns will be supplied. All levels. One day.
Techniques include intricate trapunto or padded appliqué embellished with embroidery. The finished 20" block is surrounded by a graceful Maple Leaf and pieced borders. Pattern required.
Some previous appliqué experience needed. One day.
Inspired by William Morris's Lodden Chintz, these exquisite blocks feature lush blossoms and graceful bluebirds.
Take your hand appliqué skills to a new level by creating this elegant wall hanging.
Floral Abundance book required.
Some previous appliqué experience needed. One day.
Love appliqué, but don't have the time or patience for hand sewing? Perfect your machine stitching skills to do invisible appliqué stitching (no one will know its not by hand, unless you tell them). A specially designed Hearts Delight block pattern is included.
A machine with an adjustable zig zag stitch is required. All levels. One day.
Stitch this beautiful floral basket pattern while perfecting skills such as super fine stems, weaving a basket, ruched flowers, folded rose buds, rick rack flowers, broderie perse leaves, butterflies, and more. Pattern required.
Some previous appliqué experience needed. Two or more days.
Use wired silk ribbons to create a bouquet of dimensional flowers such as full blown roses, pansies, forget-me-knots, and blue bells. Give extra dimension by embellishing with beads and embroidery.
Some previous appliqué experience needed. One block pattern will be provided. One or two days.
Learn a relaxing fun method of hand appliqué while stitching a block in this delightful series. Emphasis will be on special techniques, color choices and fabric selection to achieve dramatic effects on dark background fabric. The block can be used alone for a cushion or wall hanging, or collect the whole series and make a quilt. Patterns required. All levels. One day.
Celebrate the many splendors of spring and summer as we create an exquisite hand appliquéd design that is a tribute to the flora and fauna of our beautiful countryside.
Fabric choices and many tips and techniques will be covered to help you expand your appliqué skills. Patterns required.
Some previous appliqué experience needed. One day.
This striking quilt can be easily made with an invisible machine applique technique. Batiks or hand dyed type fabrics can be showcased against a black background in this beautiful pattern. All levels. One day. More Biblical Quilt Blocksbook required.
Making a beautiful hand label to document your quilts is easy with inking and stamping techniques which will be demonstrated and practiced.
All levels. One half day.
Combine the art of crazy quilting with other forms of ribbon, lace, button and embroidered embellishments to make a heart shaped cushion. Pattern required. All levels. One day.
This embroidery was very popular from the late 1800's to the 1930's. The pre-printed squares at first were sold for one penny each! We will be exploring the history of this technique as well as learning several embroidery methods for stitching these blocks.
All levels. One half day.
If you want to make small, even quilting stitches, help is at hand. Learn how to plan and mark your quilting design, layer and baste to achieve quality results. Tools and battings will be discussed and demonstrated. All levels. One half day.
Workshops have been planned for a full day or 6 hours.
When flexible hours are indicated the longer workshop will include more techniques and more help with your hands-on stitching.
Whenever possible, the workshops will be customized to fit the needs and interests of your group. Some workshops can be expanded to accommodate a retreat situation and some can be reduced to a demonstration or half day format when required.