Rose Log Cabin ~ DeLoa Jones Tuesday The
rose log cabin has been a favorite from my first book for a long time.
It can be done in a wallhanging or you may choose to make it a queen
size quilt as my Bed of Roses quilt. This quilt basically has 2
different log cabin blocks. The piecing and trimming technique isn't
difficult but accuracy is needed for the two blocks to fit together.
In this class you will learn the piecing technique and all that is
needed to finish this project.
I Love "Tumbling Block Quilts", but Y-seams send me right over to the Xanax bottle. When I stumbled on to Sara Newphews "Empty Cube Quilt" It was love at first try. It has great options for large stashes of fabric, is ultra-fun to plan and piece the color layout, and best of all "NO Y-SEAMS. So brush off that domestic sewing machine and learn to piece an incredible quilt.
WARNING: THIS QUILT IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE.
Supplies: Sewing Machine, Basic sewing supplies (Rotary Cutter, Cutting Mat, Iron (Boards provided) List will be sent in advance or kits will be available at class for purchase.
Give Me A Break .... from my longarm Baskets, Rugs, and Bowl's ... Oh My ~ Jamie Wallen Thursday
Sometimes you just have to un-chain yourself from your longarm and do something fun with all that fabric stash we never get to play with anymore. So come down from the Retreat High with something fun and fabric-stash friendly (Yep even the ugly "Why did I buy this" Fabric.
First were going to start out making Jamie Wallen and Rosanne Campisi's Fabric Weaver Baskets. Remember these are not the quick and dirty ones, these are the Gallery Quality Baskets/Bags.
Then on to using your fabric strips to make beautiful Heirloom Locker Hook Rugs (No toothbrushes need here) We will learn how to do basic scrappy rugs as well as preparing the canvas for more intricate planned rugs of art.
Next, we will work on thread and fabric bowls starting off with out Art-bowl's out of thread and then moving on to some expamples of how to combine this technique and giving to ole classic timtex bowls some "ZING" So come for a day of high-end Creative Exploration. Supplies: Sewing Machine, Basic sewing supplies (Rotary Cutter, Cutting Mat, Iron (Boards provided) List will be sent in advance or Kits will be available at class for purchase.
~ Longarm Classes ~
Tuesday
Quilting Inside the Lines ~ Pam Clarke 6 hr Hands On (Confident Beginner to Advanced) Whether you are a confident beginner or an advanced Longarm, short-arm or sit-down machine quilter, you will find this class packed full of valuable information so simple to learn that you will be amazed at the versatile and exciting ways you'll approach machine quilting.
This workshop will begin with sketching in a workbook provided by Pam. Follow along as she draws these designs using an overhead projector and discover the effective and convenient approach to unlimited designs using basic lines as a reference guide. Then watch as she demo's these designs onto the pre marked fabric sample provided for each student.
Learn the secrets on how to go from block to block with continuous quilting. Experience the dramatic difference in how you approach your next quilt and appreciate the outstanding quality you will be able to create and the confidence in knowing you can create a unique and invaluable style of your own.
Supplies: Lap-Board, Colored Pencils or Pens, Small Pencil Sharpener, Scissors or Thread Clippers Extra: There will be door-prizes and Camera's are welcome. Kit: $15.00 Kit fee paid to Pam Borders and Bindings O My ~ Cathy Franks 6 hr Hands On (Confident Beginner - Advanced) Cathy is combining these two classes for one fantastic day!
Did you know that you can do more with your longarm than just quilt? You can put the borders and bindings on too! In this class we will do just that! I'll talk about how to cut, press and apply the binding. Did you know that all bindings are not cut 2 1/2" wide? I'll show you samples with different battings to illustrate how wide you need to cut the binding fabric. I'll share tons of tips on how to improve your work.
But wait, there are more than borders!
Can't think of what to put in the borders of that quilt? Never fear, help is here! I'll show you several different kinds of feathers plus how to use straight lines, curves, arcs and circles to create stunning design to add sparkle to the quilt. I'll show you how to easily find correct spacing for your border designs and share lots of tips.
Supplies:
Please use muslin
for all fabrics. Backing fabric 1 yard by 2 yards
2 strips of muslin
4" by 40"
2 strips 4" X 24" / 7
strips cut 4" X 20"
Cotton batting cut
36" by 2 yards
Binding cut 2 1/4 " by 110
Small bottle of
Elmer's school glue
Travel iron or iron, Stitch in the
ditch ruler
If you have
drawing tools or rulers that are circles, ovals, diamonds or any other shapes
please bring them
Black sharpie
marker, fine point, notebook paper and a pad of drawing paper.
In this class we will learn favorites from Jamie's extensive repoirtor of Quilt designs. We will cover Jamie's traditional Longarm Flurry Feathers, as well as the "over and under-feathers". We will also brush-up on some old favorites, swirls, woodcuts, flowers. Then take everything to the high-end custom relm with some Threadfusion.
Supplies: 8X11 newsprint tablets and A LOT OF ENERGY to cram in ALL the designs planned. A handout/workbook is included with this class for all the specialty block designs.
Wednesday
Background Frenzy Sampler ~ Pam Clarke 6 hr hands on make and take (All Levels Welcome) Are you in a stipple rut? Join Pam Clarke as she shares with you her 25 favorite background designs. Using the sample provided in class along with a workbook draw/stitch along with Pam as she guides you in making a stain glass looking wall quilt of all these great background fillers, Swirls, leaves, loops, stars, waves, ivy, herky jerky, echo, paisley, etc. Along with several samples will be available along with hints where and when to use. This class is designed for all levels of quilters. Learn how to jazz up your quilting and show your friends and customers that you can go beyond stippling.
Kit Fee: $20.00 includes everything to complete sampler Supplies: Small sharp scissors, small craft iron (optional) I can do THAT on my Longarm ~ Cathy Franks 6 hr hands on (Intermediate-advanced) Longarm machines are for more than just quilting! Beautiful textures can be created quickly with a few simple fabrics and exciting yarns, ribbons and bits of leftover fabrics. I'll show how to create fringing and flash and trash to cover up raw edges. Create stunning textures with capturing bits and pieces with netting and pleating and floral designs with silk flowers and thread. Make your own thread appliques fabric and needlelace to add to your list of what you can do. If I can, I'll even show you how to make the kitchen sink. Supply List:
Quilt sandwich of
2 pieces of muslin cut 1 yard by 2 yards and cotton batting to place between
them.
Pins to pin quilt
to leaders
8 in by 10 pieces
of the following colors of fabric, black, red, green, purple and yellow
Several silk
flowers
Strip of striped
fabric cut 5 in by 12 inches
Fabric that has
flowers or leaves on them. Back this with wonder under as we will be cutting
around the motif to use as applique
Please bring
different yarns, torn strips of fabrics, ribbons and string
Spools of thread
that you want to cut up for scraps. These can be metallic, rayon, cotton
whatever you do not mind to cut up. I use thread that have great colors and
spools that don't have lots of thread on the. A single edge razor blade
Netting squares
cut 10 in by 10 in the following colors, black, read, yellow or whatever you
may have on hand
Rotary cutter, Mat, Travel Iron
Filling in the Fillers ~ DeLoa Jones 3 hr lecture demo (intermediate-advanced) Wednesday Morning
Did
you ever wonder how intricate free-motion designs can be done with everything
very even? Let me unlock that mystery. I take background filler
stencils and use them as the guides for free-motion. A simple crosshatch
turns into concentric circles, and whirlies, such even and intricate patterns
can be done so easily.
Bring paper and pencil also so that you can draw along with
the instruction. I will provide a little workbook for this class.
I can't grow anything but my quilted flowers won't wilt and die. In this class
I will show many free motion leaf and flower designs that can fit into borders,
triangles, blocks, wreaths, and other arrangements. I will show you how to
combine very simple shapes to make a multitude of flowers that you will want to
fill in your quilts.
Supplies: Bring paper and pencil also so that you can draw along with
the instructions.
Thursday
Basics of Feathering ~ DeLoa Jones
6 hr hands on (Beginners - Intermediate) Thursday
Unlock
the mystery of free motion feathers. These feathers are simple and
easy yet elegant for any quilt. You will learn the basic feather and
then how to use it in crosses, wreaths, hearts, swags, and borders.
Learn how to vary the feather shape to fit into different quilt
styles. Many designs and ideas are offered in this class.
Borders, Borders, and more Borders will be the topic of discussion in this workshop.
Learn several borders techniques that will change the way you approach your next quilt. Several samples and techniques will be covered in class along with a workbook to keep notes. Using your notebook follow along with Pam as she draws these borders using an overhead and learn how to design these easy elegant borders using continuousliness; sit back and watch as she demo's how to stitch these designs with very little marking using the Longarm machine.
Working with corners and sashing/lattice is the goal using several straight line stencils as references point to develop outstanding designs to help speed up your marking and quilting time. Discover how to deal with problem borders or lattice and which design works best in these areas.
Whether you are using a Longarm machine, short arm or sit down machine you'll be amazed how easy this is
Supplies: Clip Board, Colored Pencils or Pens, Small Pencil Sharpener, Eraser.
Extras: Doorprizes, Cameras Welcome.
Hand Out Fee: $5.00 ( 30 Page Workbook)
Threadology 101 ~ Sandra Guilbeau
3hr lecture Thursday afternoon
Learn everything you ever wondered about thread twist, finish,
cut, resins, waxes and a menagerie of other thread finishes.Lecture will include how to adjust your
domestic or longarm for specialty threads and why some threads work better than
others. You will be able to make decisive thread decisions knowing which fibers
will work best for your quilts.
Inks and Thread Painting ~ Cathy Franks 6 hr hands on/Demo (Confident Beginner-Advanced) Fabric inks are a great way to add color and splash to your fabric. I'll show you the easy way to use them. But that's not the only thing I'll show you how to do in this class! Let's toss in a little thread painting to add details and texture to that design. I'll show you how to make an object look real by how you blend thread colors and which direction you stitch the thread in. lots of tips are given here so join in!
