| Something Different: Embellishments
& Special Techniques
New!
To a Tee
What to do with those old favorite T-shirts? Let Susie guide
you through the processes of preparing the shirts and designing them
into a one-of-a-kind quilt. Frame one special shirt into a wall hanging
or group multiple shirts into a larger project.
Susie Weaver
Thursdays, Nov 6 & 13 1-5:30pm
$45
Blending Photos with Fabric
Do you love taking photos, but don’t know what to do
with those really special shots of people or places you don’t
ever want to forget? Turn them into a quilt! You will see a demo showing
how easy it is to print on inkjet fabric sheets, then we will explore
color choices to make your photos become part of the fabric itself and
learn some interesting new framing techniques.
Sue Bishop
Wednesdays, Sept 24 & Oct 1 9:30am-noon
$35
Introduction to EQ6
Have you been curious about this amazing computer drawing program
from Electric Quilt Company? It’s easier than ever to learn. This
beginner’s class will show you just how user-friendly the program
is – by the end of class you will have designed your very own
quilt, and have the confidence to continue when you get home, where
your inspiration and creativity are sure to flourish. Best of all, EQ6
can serve as your virtual design wall, to audition fabrics, block placement,
setting options, border sizes, etc. You can see before you sew! Once
you “EQ,” your computer will become an important tool in
your sewing room! Students must have laptop with a personal copy of
EQ 6 installed on it to take this class.
Donata Pfisterer
Fridays, Oct 3 & 10 1-3pm
$30
Make
Your Mark
Do you like playing with colors and paints and new techniques?
Learn how to “make your mark” using simple stamps you create
yourself as you join Donata for an exploration in using transparent
and opaque paints to print on fabric. Foam, sponges, string, wood, even
fruits and vegetables make great stamps for printing!
Donata Pfisterer
Saturday, Nov 29 9:30am-12:30pm
$20 plus $10 kit fee payable to instructor
Not
Your Grandmother’s Bowls
Have scraps? Need a fast gift? Want something fun and easy
to prepare for the holidays? Then take some cotton clothesline, wrap
it in your favorite fabric and zig zag a stunning decorative accessory.
In this beginning class you’ll learn how to turn a fat quarter
into a beautiful bowl. Bet you can’t make just one! **Be sure
to read below for a special new class on how to embellish your bowl
with beads**
Joanna Strohn
Sunday, Oct 19 noon-3pm
$20
New!
Not Your Grandmother’s Bowls II: Bead It!
Make your beautiful fabric coiled bowl even more beautiful
with glass beads. In class we will discuss the selection of needles,
thread, beads and accessories. Basic beading techniques will be demonstrated,
then you will have plenty of time to begin beading your bowl.
Lynda Riell
Sunday, Oct 26 1 – 3pm
$15
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