Most
classes may be taught as either full or half day workshops. A
half day class allows students time to learn the process and obtain
information to successfully complete the project on their own.
A full day workshop provides additional time for the participants to
work toward the completion of the quilt and enables them to work at
a more leisurely pace.
Knotty-Legged Blue Crabs
Appliqué
several whimsical crabs and learn the trick to using knotted fabric
to create their jointed legs. Click on the picture thumbnail to
see this quilt up close.
A Tribute to the First Ladies
Join Judi in creating
commemorative quilts dedicated to the First Ladies. Each design is linked
to a specific First Lady and highlights a different quilting technique.
During the class hear all about the life of the woman who influenced the
president. (At the close of each class, participants will receive a special
surprise to commemorate the occasion!) .
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Martha Washington's Star
- learn to create her star through the combination
of two smaller quilt blocks. Hear all about Martha, her life and
times, and how she "won" George. Click on the picture
thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
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Mrs. Roosevelt's Favorite
- Using Eleanor's favorite block, create this intricate pattern
using just straight seams, no set-in seams. Hear all about Eleanor's
life and the unusual advice from her doctor. Click on the picture
thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
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Harrison Rose - The
block for Anna Symmes Harrison is a very versatile square. It may be
set in various ways, with each having a unique look. Hear all about
Anna and the one rule she insisted her husband must obey. Click on the
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T-Shirt
and Stars Quilt
Create
a one of a kind quilt using T-shirts! Collect all of those memorable
T-shirts from trips, your children, or grandchildren, and turn them
into a wonderful keepsake quilt. Learn how to stabilize the stretchy
knit materials and combine them with a pieced block. Click on the picture
thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
E-e-ezy Fusing
Use
your stash, or go out and buy some wonderful new fabrics, to create
a sparkling scrappy background. Then fuse on your favorite letters,
designs, or messages to make this fun, easy quilt. Click on the
picture thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
Circle Gets the Square
Combine
a variety of techniques all into one project. There's a little bit of
piecing, fusing, edge stitching, scrappy background arranging, tricky
borders, and strip piecing to create this great little quilt.
Click on the picture thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
Feathered
Stars
Make those tricky feathers through accurate foundation and paper piecing
techniques. Add houses or a pieced block to the center to give it a
country or holiday look. Click on the picture thumbnails to see
these quilts up close.
Redwork and Pieces
Looking
for a great way to show off your new or vintage redwork blocks? Use
a combination of redwork blocks with simple pieced blocks to create
an eye catching quilt. Learn about a variety of methods to transfer
redwork designs onto a background fabric. Click on the picture thumbnail
to see this quilt up close.
Two Block Blues
Need
a two color quilt, or are you looking for a great way to use some of
those scraps from your last quilt? Discover a fun easy way to piece
an intricate looking block, and learn how to create a star within a
star through the use of two smaller blocks. Click on the picture
thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
Old Is New Again
Make
a star quilt block with a pinwheel center. Use bright colors to give
this pattern a contemporary look, or create an old fashion look with
reproduction fabrics. Click on the picture thumbnail to see this
quilt up close.
Interwoven Stars
Learn
how to create templates to accommodate any fabric motif, stripe, or
print to make a star block with an interwoven band. Click on the
picture thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
Perky Penguins
Here's
a fast fuse pattern that creates a whimsical Pop-Art look. You start
with identical pieces and finish with crazy, mixed-up perky penguins.
Even the most traditional quilter can succeed in becoming a pop artist!
Click on the picture thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
Miniature Schoolhouses
This
miniature features the popular schoolhouse design done on foundations.
Learn various methods of transferring designs to any foundation and
make accurate little blocks. Try out some helpful tips for sewing on
miniatures. Click on the picture thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
Common Mistakes Judges See
Did
you ever look at an award winning quilt and wonder, Why? Did you ever
wonder if your quilts were good enough to enter shows? Here the answers
to these and other burning questions about quilt judging. Learn about
the standards judges use so you can improve your own quilt making.
Click on the picture thumbnail to see this quilt up close.
Appliqué
Learn
to use a bias tape maker and a pattern overlay to appliqué an art nouveau
style design. Use it as a quilt center, small quilt, or complete it
for a decorative pillow. Click on the picture thumbnail to see
this quilt up close.
Ratty Quilts Workshop
How
can you repair or otherwise treat an old, worn, tattered quilt that
has won your heart? Non-museum quality quilts can have great sentimental
value. Learn basic restoration, conservation and replication techniques
for quilts too dear to dismiss. Use reproduction fabrics to best advantage.
You may bring one “ratty” quilt to class for analysis.
Click on the picture thumbnail to the right for an example.
