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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
(click
here
for
supply
list)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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