WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES

I like to travel and I like to teach so why not have me come teach to your quilting guild or at your conference? Below is an abbreviated listing of the classes I teach. If you are interested in having me come teach for you please email me at CrazyQltr@aol.com

If you would like to see where I am teaching in the coming year, please click here.

QUILT GUILD MYSTERY QUILT

Do you like quick, colorful scrap quilts but don't want to do a lot of cutting? Do you like the bright, bold look of Amish quilts but like using prints? Would you like to leave a class with ALL THE BLOCKS DONE? Let's combine all these in this cooperative quilt guild mystery class.

Each student will be asked to bring small amounts of fabric in specific colors which will be combined with a setting fabric the teacher provides. You will sew and cut certain shapes then swap and share with everyone else in the class. You end up with 49 blocks in a rainbow of colors which sew together into a table topper.

Five designs for using these 49 blocks are presented ranging in size from the table topper to lap quilts to a queen sized quilt (additional setting fabric is available for purchase to make additional blocks for the larger projects). Included in the class price is 1 1/4 yards pre-shrunk setting fabric provided by the teacher.

Sewing level: need to be able to sew an accurate 1/4 inch seam. This is a timed class and takes 3 hours should you wish to present it as an evening program.

TESSELLATING STARS is a rotary cut, machine sewn scrap quilt using strips of many fabrics to create an interlocking star pattern. Students will learn how to mix fabrics for contrast or for color blending plus see how the same pattern can look dramatically different just by the use of color. No angles are cut, only straight strips. A generous fudge factor in this pattern makes it easy for beginners. Five different colorations are presented plus several different sizes.

CRAZY PATCHWORK USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Half day or full day class. Two or four construction methods are covered plus basic embellishing techniques such as satin ribbon roses and leaves, applying laces and braids, some folded decorations plus how to heavily embellish your block using your sewing machine's decorative stitches. These blocks are made using a fabric foundation to add durability to your quilt. MANY samples are shown. If you've always wanted to try a crazy quilt, this is the class for you!

FULLED WOOL QUILTS: Recycle Old Wool into New Beauty

Learn how to process used wool clothing and woolen yardage to make fulled wool, a fabric that does not stretch, has no bias, is windproof and does not ravel. Learn machine construction techniques for both straight and curved seams to quickly make the most durable quilt top you will ever own. Information on how to hand dye wool will also be shared. Embellishment techniques, both hand and machine, will be presented.

WORLD TRAVELER: VARIATIONS ON TRIP AROUND THE WORLD QUILTS

The classic TATW quilt is easy and quick to construct. In this class you will be presented with three original variations on the classic design: an interrupted, monochromatic variation using a dozen fabrics of the same color, an Amish inspired vibrant version and batik lovers version using 28 different batiks.