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Full Day Workshops
are designed for a maximum of 25 students, provided there is adequate workspace for each student.  The quilt shown for each workshop is only an example.  Students can choose from a variety of patterns and blocks provided in class.  All students will not make the same quilt. 

Many of the workshops involve use of sewing machines and at least two irons—thus adequate electrical wiring in the classroom is essential.  All full day workshops have hands-on exercises and experimentation in class, in either fabric and sewing or designing on grids and diagrams provided for the class.  


The quilt shown for each workshop is an example using the block or style of the workshop and is not the only quilt design that will be presented for that workshop.
                       

1.  COLORFUL AND CREATIVE LOG CABIN DIAMONDS
      Full day workshop   
      All skill levels
      (also offered as a Two Day Workshop)

For the experienced quilter ready to create blocks full of color that look three-dimensional.  Choose from a variety of blocks and design layout grids in order to suit your preferences.  Learn accurate, streamlined construction techniques for blocks with logs cut on 45º or 60º angles.  Explore how to use color and value to enhance the illusion of depth.   See the designs develop as you cut and sew blocks in class.  Be inspired by Diamonds that Shine, Log Cabin Tumbling Blocks, and Rio Street Dance (click here for supply list) 
 

2.  PATCHWORK HOUSES & BUILDINGS
     Full day workshop   
     All skill levels

For the quilter wishing to design a quilt inspired by buildings or architectural features. While learning to simplify & stylize, you will problem-solve shapes and motifs into patchwork; develop a theme by accenting architectural features; and begin to plan and draw your own quilt designs. Existing patchwork patterns that enhance building features will be explored. When needed, new patchwork blocks will be drawn. Use of line drawings as quilting designs will be reviewed.   (click here for supply list)
    

3.  INTEGRATING PATCHWORK DESIGNS INTO LOG CABIN
     Full day workshop    
     All skill levels

A hands-on workshop for those wanting a unique Log Cabin quilt with a different look. Learn to add extra design dimension and interest by joining Log Cabin blocks with various simple geometric patchwork blocks. Use a variety of blocks or select as few as two to develop a striking overall design. The block layouts of Checkers In the Cabin and Spring Star illustrate block possibilities. If playing with color, cutting up fabric & sewing it back together appeals to you, come ready to experiment with many blocks to choose from.   (click here for supply list)
     

4.  INTRODUCTION TO KALEIDOSCOPE PATCHWORK
     Full day workshop    
     Confident beginner to intermediate skill levels

Take another look at basic Kaleidoscope blocks to see new design possibilities. Various sized blocks provide the opportunity to design with focus on color, movement and fabric. Some may wish to combine other patchwork blocks in the background to enhance movement or add intensity. As you stitch the patchwork, exciting secondary designs can emerge when the blocks are joined together.   (click here for supply list)
      

5.  COLORING WITH FABRIC IN CREATIVE PATCHWORK
      Full day workshop    
     All skill levels

A hands-on workshop for quilters who wish to take traditional patchwork blocks to new design dimensions. Patchwork blocks such as Windmill, Friendship Star, Attic Windows, Log Cabin, Railfence and Rob Peter to Pay Paul provide the opportunity for designing with a focus on color and fabric. Participants will loosen the reins on coordinated palettes. Stitch blocks to experiment focusing on color and design, or repeat one block where contrast is manipulated to create movement.  (click here for supply list)
       

6.  LOG CABIN LANDSCAPES
     Full day workshop    
     Confident beginner to intermediate skill levels

Learn how to compose a landscape quilt design on Log Cabin block grids. Choose from various blocks to gain versatility and enhance movement within your design. Learn how to gain spatial perspective and balance in your to-scale drawings. View many quilts that provide hints about fabric selections, color play and how quilting designs enhance designs. See how borders accentuate the overall themes. Each student will receive assistance while composing one-of-a-kind drawings.
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7.  LOG CABINS ON POINT
     Full day workshop    
     All skill levels

A class designed for those desiring to use movement and color play in designing creative Log Cabin patchwork.  Sew colorful squares and rectangular blocks in new variations.  You choose the blocks to sew from various possibilities.  See how setting the blocks on point provides extra dimension.  Learn accurate construction techniques.  (click here for supply list)
      

8.  LOG CABIN POSSIBILITIES
     Full day workshop     
     All skill levels

A workshop designed for Log Cabin enthusiasts who want to design distinctive Log Cabin quilts. An in-depth study of various Log Cabin blocks enables you to plan colorful innovative designs either with traditional blocks or by trying new blocks designed specifically for this class. This hands-on class enables you to machine stitch your experimental blocks as you see color relationships and block variations simultaneously develop into creative quilt tops.   (click here for supply list)                     
             

 9.  LOG CABIN HOUSES
      Full day workshop   
      Beginner to intermediate skill levels
      (also offered as a Two Day Workshop)

A workshop designed for Log Cabin enthusiasts who want to learn the construction techniques used in "Row Houses," “Around the Corner,” "Carolina Row," and "Hilltop Houses." Start to build a Log Cabin house quilt using a basic traditional square block or a multiwidth-log rectangular Courthouse Steps block. You can adapt the scale of the block and personalize your own color scheme. This hands-on class enables you to machine or hand stitch your blocks as you learn the in's and out's of the featured quilts.   (click here for supply list)
    
                                      
10.  INNOVATIVE LOG CABIN COURTHOUSE STEPS
       Full day workshop   
       All skill levels

Creative Log Cabin design grids will open up possibilities.  Sew colorful square and rectangular Log Cabin blocks in new exciting ways.  You can select from new block variations that were designed just for this class.  See quilts full of block variations that seem to explode with color.   (click here for supply list) 

 

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About Flavin Quilt Gallery Bulletin Board Workshops
Pictorial Log Cabins Flavin's Quilting Heritage Presentations & Programs Professional Development 
HOME PAGE  Free Online Pattern Publications Email Flavin