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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. Click on link for each workshop to see additional quilts that will be shown for design inspiration. |
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COLORFUL AND CREATIVE LOG CABIN DIAMONDSFull day workshop Confident Beginner to Intermediate skill level (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, Spinning Stars, Zinnias and Rio Street Dance. (click here for supply list) Click here to see quilts used for inspiration in workshop |
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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.
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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 Cabins in the Snow 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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 8. LOG CABIN HOUSESFull 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, Tuscan Village, and Freshly Painted. 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) Click here to see quilts used for inspiration in workshop |
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 9. INNOVATIVE LOG CABIN COURTHOUSE STEPSFull day workshop All skill levels Creative Log Cabin design grids will open up possibilities for quilts of all sizes. 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 or use conventional Courthouse Steps Blocks innovatively. See quilts full of block variations that explode with color. (click here for supply list) Click here to see quilts used for inspiration in workshop |
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