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Lectures
In my lectures, I try and present to you a very enlightening evening. Many innovative techniques will be shared as we travel through and see the growth in Carol's quilts. Whether it be color or design, traditional or non traditional, or whatever the case may be, there is surely something for everyone.
My World in Color
We will take a journey down the road with Carol and see the inspiration in her quilts. The dessert for the evening will be a trunk show of 30 - 35 quilts. Guaranteed to inspire you.
Designing...A Freeing Experience
We will experience the feeling of breaking loose from all those rules that you thought you could not break. Free yourself and try some innovative techniques. We will take a walk and discover different ways of designing that is comfortable for each individual. Trunk Show of approximately 25 - 30 quilts.
Quilting Makes the Quilt
Have you ever wondered what is the best way to quilt your quilt? We will talk about different types of quilting for your quilts. A trunk show that's guaranteed to please you.
Workshops
Machine Quilting Techniques - 4 or 6 hours
Have you noticed that many of the award winning quilts are machine quilted? Learn the many techniques used in these quilts. Even the beginner quilter will gain confidence and become good friends with their sewing machine. They will learn to use it as a drawing tool and eventually create some complex designs. We will cover decorative threads, battings, free motion work along with finishing techniques in the six hour class.
Supply List:
- Machine in good Working Condition - Cleaned and Oiled with new needle
- Machine Needles #80 or #90 (I like Schmetz Quilting #90)
- Darning or Free Motion Foot
- Walking Foot (Optional) - do not go out and purchase a walking foot just for this class as we will be talking about it but all our stitching will be free motion
- Cotton Threads that contrast with your sandwich
- Cushion or something to sit on to make you a little higher while machine quilting (optional)
Prepare approximately 5-6 (12" to 15") sandwiches which is a layer of fabric, a layer of batting and a layer of fabric. Pin or spray baste all 3 layers together. If using pins, use safety pins not straight pins. When preparing your sandwiches it is best to use solid colors and then also use contrasting threads.
A New Take on Positive-Negative - 4 or 6 hours
Waves of the Future is a positive-negative block which incorporates pieces from many blocks and combines them with decorative stitches to make a very interesting piece of art. You should go home with a piece that is well underway and easy to finish.
Supply List:
- Machine in Good Working Condition (Cleaned and Oiled)
- Machine Needles - Embroidery Needles #90
- Rotary Equipment
- Paper Scissors
- Fabric Scissors (Sharp Embroidery Scissors)
- Thread to match fabric
- Marking Pen or Pencil - Fine Point Sharpie
- Decorative Threads
- Steam A Seam II - 2 yards will do about 6 squares 12"
Fabric Requirements:
- 5 Block Wall Hanging - 2 ½ yards background fabric, 4-6 brightly colored squares 12 ½" each, 1 ¼ yards Backing Fabric, ½ yard binding fabric
- 9 Block Wall Hanging - 2 ½ yards background fabric, 9 brightly colored squares 12 ½" each, 2 ¼ yards Backing Fabric, ½ yard binding fabric
Designing Curves - 6 hours
Take the mystery out of curves. This is a design class even for the non-artist. We will take you step by step in creating a one of a kind design. Many wonderful designs come from this class. You will learn all the techniques necessary to piece your design.
Supply List:
- Machine in good working condition with a zig-zag
- Machine Needles #60
- Paper Scissors
- Fabric Scissors
- Fine Sharpie Marker
- Pencil
- Ruler (6" and 12" are helpful)
- Flexible Curve (Optional but helpful)
- Tissue Paper
- Freezer Paper (enough for the size of the quilt you want to make)
- Removable Scotch Tape
- Rotary Equipment
- Thread to match fabric
- Clear Invisible Thread .006
- Magic Sizing (Provided by Instructor)
- Light Box (Optional)
Fabric Requirements:
- Batiks and Hand Dyed Fabrics work very well
If you have gradated fabrics they also work well. Bring just small amounts and we can talk about fabric choices and get you started. The most fabric you will need would be a yard for your background. I can't give you specific amounts as each design will be different.
If you have some old calendars, the lines in some of the photos work well for a starting point. If not look through some magazine ads that have some nice lines and we'll take it from there. And if you don't not a problem as I will be bringing several along.
Working With Curves - 6 hours
This class is for those who want to learn the techniques needed to complete a wall hanging using curved piecing. The designing is already done for you. You may choose from any one of four patterns available. The patterns included are Flower Power, Strippidy Doo Dah, Beyond the Sunset and Stairway to the Stars.
Supply List:
- Machine in good working condition (cleaned and oiled)
- Straight Pins (optional)
- Machine Needles #60 or #70
- Rotary Equipment
- Paper Scissors
- Fabric Scissors
- Thread to match fabric
- Clear Invisible Thread .006
- Marking Pen or Pencil (Sharpie Fine Marker)
- Light Box (Optional but Helpful)
- Freezer Paper
- Flexible Curve (Optional but Helpful)
- Magic Sizing (provided by instructor)
Fabric Requirements are different for the following quilts:
Flower Power: 1 yd. background and outer border, 4 different colors of 6 or 8 step gradations, ¼ yd. for pieces A, ¼ yd. for pieces B, ¼ yd. for pieces C, ¼ yd. for pieces D, 3/8 yd. for pieces E, ¼ yd for pieces F, 1 yd. of Backing Fabric, ½ yd. Binding Fabric.
Strippiddy Doo Dah: ¾ yd. for background and outer border, ¼ yd. for inner border and piece A, 1/8 yd. each of 8 step gradations in 3 different colors, 1 yd. backing fabric, ½ yd. binding fabric.
Beyond the Sunset: ¾ yd. background, ¼ yd. each of 8 step gradation, 3/8 yd. for outer border, ¼ yd. for narrow strips, 1 yd. for backing, and 3/8 yd. for binding.
Stairway to the Stars: 1 yd. background fabric, ¼ yd. each of 8 step gradations in 2 different color ways, ¾ yd. for outer border, ½ yd. black, ¼ yd. white, ¼ yd. for inner border, 1 yd. for backing, ½ yd. for binding.
Wild Fire - 4 or 6 hours
Wild Fire is another positive/negative block. It came about from one of my freeform quilting designs. Everything will be cut out and appliquéd down in one piece. Decorative threads and stitches will enhance the look of this block.
Supply List:
- Machine in good working condition - cleaned and oiled
- Rotary Equipment ( I sometimes use the very small rotary cutter)
- Paper Scissors
- Small Embroidery Scissors
- Thread to match or contrast fabrics - I used a polyester embroidery to give it some sheen.
- Marking Pen or Pencil - Black fine point Sharpie
The fabric requirements will be for two completed blocks - one is the positive and one the negative.
Fabric Requirements:
- Two fat quarters of background fabric
- One fat quarter of Hand Dyed fabric or fabric of choice
- Two fat quarters of backing fabric
- ¼ yard for binding
- 2 pieces of batting approximately 18" (I prefer a cotton or low loft)
Draft a Mariner's Compass Block
Learn all the techniques necessary to draft a Mariner's Compass Quilt and also piece it. We will take you step by step in this designing process. The class is even for the beginner quilter. The information learned in this class will be very beneficial in drafting other blocks.
This is strictly a design class. There will be no sewing machines required.
Supply List:
- Graph Paper - 18" or 24" square
- Compass
- Mechanical Pencil or one with a very fine lead.
- Eraser
- Ruler: 12" - 18" long
- Template Plastic or Freezer Paper
Fee Schudule
Lecture: $225.00
Workshop: $375.00 (6 hours)
Travel: Current rate per mile or round trip airfare
Lodging: Non-smoking room. No food specifications.
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