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Non
members are welcome to take our workshops.
Please use the non-member fee guidelines for each workshop.
Any questions, give me a call or e-mail me.
Melida Boman 1005 NW 22nd
NOTE: You will need to highlight to print the
section that you want. Supply lists will be posted at
least one month before workshop.
Registration is required.
2009
June No workshop.
July 23rd
Workshop: Bonnie Sable
“Quilted
Postcard”
½ day Morning
workshop
½ day
Afternoon workshop
Fees: Registration
fee is $10, Class
fee is $25
Nonmembers: Registration is $20
SUPPLY LIST for QUILTED POSTCARD class
If
you have a copy of the book, Positively
Postcards, please bring it! Purchase
of book is not required for this class (but will be available for $24.95 if
desired).
sewing machine that does a zigzag stitch (satin
stitching). Note: sewing machine should
be in good running order...tension balanced, oiled recently if needed, needle
changed in the last eight hours of sewing time, etc. If you are not real familiar with adjusting
the zigzag (satin stitch), please bring your machine’s instruction manual.
If you have a free-motion or darning foot, bring that
along.
extension cord?
thread – black – at least
half a spool – white, one bobbin full plus a back-up spool or second bobbin – a
few favorite colors, plus any metallics you might
have for embellishing. Cotton thread works
best for the satin stitch on the edge of the postcard – rayon thread is so thin
that it takes many layers of stitching to cover the edge.
Sharp Small Scissors for fussy cutting
normal supplies...scissors, a few pins, a needle for handsewing
rotary cutter and small mat, if you have one that is
convenient to carry with you
a scrap of fabric
for testing machine satin-stitching
bring along at least one spare sewing-machine needle
If you have a teflon pressing sheet for using fusible web,
please bring it; but don't go buy one, we can share (I'll bring two).
Fabrics: you may of course bring your own fabrics and
batting and embellishments—it’s always good to use up your stash, and quilted
postcards are a great way to use those fun fat quarters you’ve collected. Quilting is always enhanced when two or three
fabrics or trims coordinate, so try to bring along a few things that go
together, as well as threads. 22” of
ribbon to embellish the edge is nice—the narrower the ribbon, the easier it is
to stitch and miter (1/8” is my favorite width).
Or,
Bonnie will have kits for sale (all postcard kits are $4 to $8):
Innards
kits are $4 per kit (makes one postcard):
includes one 4” x 6” piece of Peltex 72 (stiffner, fusible on both sides), two 4” x 6” pieces of Stitchwitchery (fusible), two layers of Warm & Natural
batting, and two pieces of white cotton fabric for the message side (one of
which is rubber-stamped “Post Card”).
Bonnie
will also bring along some postcard kits from her website—you can see some of
them at
www.quilted-postcards.com. If there is a particular postcard kit at the
website that you’d like to make, please email Bonnie ahead of time so she can
be sure to bring that kit along (no obligation to purchase it, as you may want
a different kit once you see them all).
A
checklist for assembling your postcard will be provided during the class. Bring a carefree spirit – with postcards,
it’s all about just having fun.
Questions are
welcomed!
quilted-postcards.com
Bonnie
Sabel
email: bonnie@quilted-postcards.com
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Aug. 27th Workshop: Brenda Esslinger
Friday Workshop: “Fractured Quilts”
Fee: Registration fee $10, Class fee $30
Nonmembers:
Registration fee $20
Supplies Needed:
Book: Fabulous
Fractures by Brenda Esslinger Phone 946-0817
Rotary cutter with fresh sharpe blade
Cutting mat
18’’ (or longer) cutting
ruler
12’’ cutting square (extact size is not imprortant)
Sewing machine with a
fresh needle
Neutral thread
Small stickers (about ½
‘’ x ¾ ‘’ or smaller, post-it notes will NOT work)
Pen or pencil
Optional supplies:
Fine, sharp straight pins
Stiletto or other sharp
pointed tool
Fabric nedded:
For this class you will
nee a large scale design with out too much in the way of open spaces. Large florals and orientals
are good choices. You will need 4 copies of the image you are
going to fracture.
Before coming to class:
Practice sewing a 1/8’’ seam
allowance on your machine. If you are sewing on a sigzag
machine, you will probably find it easier to do with your needle pushed all the
way to the right. Having a perfect 1/8
‘’ seam allowance is ont imprortant.
Having a consistent seam allowance is.
Go check out her blog http:/brenda723.vox.com for quilt pics.
Go check out her blog
http:/brenda723.vox.com for quilt pics.
Sept. 24th Workshop: Marilyn Withrow
Friday Workshop: “Judging and Appraising”
Fee: Regisration fee $10, Class
Fee $30
Nonmembers:
Registration fee $20
The
morning session will be spent on appraising.
It won’t teach you how to BE an appraiser (that takes a lot longer than
two hours!) but it will teach you ABOUT appraising:
** what goes into
appraising
** what you need to do
if you want to become an appraiser
** the different types
of appraisals
**
why you should have your quilts appraised
**
what to look for to determine a quilt’s value.
**
ethics of appraising
We
will also study fabric dating, styles of quilting at different times in our
history, and other things that must be considered when giving an appraisal
(threads, dyes, history of quilt, etc.)
This section of the class will give you insight into what is involved in
appraising quilts and determining the value of your own quilts, as well as any
you may be considering buying or selling in the future. I will have quilts with me to illustrate
various time periods and values. Please
bring your own quilts to be used as examples.
Two or three oral appraisals will be given during the class (with no
extra charge) depending on the time available.
We can discuss care and repair of quilts also, if time allows.
We’ll
take a brief lunch break and then the rest of the day will be spent on judging:
** what judges look
for
** how to make your
quilt an award-winner,
** how to enter a show
with a reasonable expectation of winning an award
** ethics of judging
Then
we’ll have hands-on judging. I will
bring quilts – the good, the bad and the ugly – to illustrate judging
points. Please bring any quilts you’d
like to have judged – ones you’ve made, ones someone else has made, good, bad
or otherwise……… then it’s YOUR turn to judge and see what it feels like. I’ll also share my judging experiences in
county fairs, State fairs, big shows, small shows – and judging in other
venues.
NOTE: Antique and vintage quilts are not judged, so
please bring those only for the appraisal portion of the class.
BRING TO CLASS:
Cameras, if you choose,
as photographs are allowed.
Notepad, pencils and
pencil sharpener (no ballpoint pens allowed near the quilts)
No recording permitted,
but you may take notes on anything occurring in class.
Be aware of makeup and
jewelry you are wearing – please leave any jewelry at home that might catch on
any of the quilts. Obviously, you don’t have to take off your wedding rings – they
can be turned around or taped if you are handling the quilts -- but other
jewelry should not be worn around the quilts.
Professional judges and appraisers do not wear makeup around quilts, in
an abundance of caution to protect the quilts, so you’ll get me in all my
“natural beauty” – join me in a makeup-free day!
White
gloves or antibacterial hand cleaner.
The
most important thing to bring to class? An open mind, a love of
quilts, and a desire to learn everything you can about them.
Oct. 22nd Workshop: Ellen Anne Eddy
Workshops: Friday:
“Dragonfly Sky”
Dragonfly Sky

This easy pattern with its lovely dragonfly will help us explore the use of
Angelina fiber, soft edge appliqué, and bobbin work with thick and thin
threads. A 12" square project with most the design decisions made
for you gives you the time and space to focus on learning technique and
finishing what you've started. These will be one day classes, strictly
project oriented, for beginning and medium skilled students who want to focus
on production.
1 Session, 6 hours
A. Stabilize quilt surface
B. Fuse Angelina/ Crystalina
C. Back with Steam a Seam 2 and cut forms
D. Cut clouds
E. Soft Edge appliqué clouds and moon
E. Trace pattern on to Totally Stable
F. Fuse pattern to back of quilt
G. Stitch dragonfly with thick thread in bobbin
H. Stipple piece with sliver
Materials for12"x 12" Wall Hanging
1/2yard fabric for top (hand-dye available)
14" x 14" piece of Hydrostick
(preferred)
Totally Stable
Scraps of sheers or lace for clouds
Angelina and/or Crystalina
Thick Decorative threads‑Metallics, rayons, irridescents, both thick
#40 Polyester embroidery threads to match
Sliver threads to stipple
Monofilament nylon
Steam a Seam 2
Tools:
Zigzag sewing machine
with darning foot
Extra bobbin case (optional for Pfaffs, drop in
bobbin machines)
#90 topstitching needles
Extra Bobbins (at least 10)
pencils
sharpie marker
Scissors
Halo hoop
I know that threads, stabilizers
and fabrics can be hard to find. I'll bring all of those for you with class.
Bring whatever you would like to work with. If it isn't ideal, I'll have other
choices available for you. $15 handout charge including book,
pattern.
All prices subject to change without notice.
Sat. “Landscape designs”
Fees:
Registration fee $10, Class fee $35 (full) ($15 booklet fee), $25 ( ½ day)
Nonmembers: Registration fee $20

Nov. 19th Workshop: Evelyn Day
Friday Workshop: Pending
Dec.17th No Workshop
-2010- Jan.
28th No
Workshop Feb.
25th No
Workshop March
25th
Workshop: Mary
Anne Tate Friday Workshop: “Design
your own Quiltting” Fee: Registration $10, Class fee:$25 Nonmembers: registration is $20 April
22nd Program: Sherrill
Lewis Friday
Workshop: "Off
The Surface
and Over The Edge"
which includes 3-D
beading stitches and fringes Fee:
Registration fee $10, Class fee:$60 (this includes the kit fee) Nonmembers: Registration fee $20 May 27th No
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1005 NW 22nd
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