#1:

SM-English
Finally curves are fun to do! In this class students learn the very basics of Vikki’s easy Crazy About Curves technique … a combination piecing /appliqué method of creating sharp curves and narrow points effortlessly and with precision but without the hassle of measuring seam allowances or easing seams. All construction work, color choices and stitching are done on the quilt top surface. Students will make a small sample project. Machine required. Introductory class.

#2:

SM-Webb
This class is for the “want to be” quilter. Get to know the basics of quilt making. Learn to rotary cut precise-sized pieces for your quilt pattern. By making a selection of different blocks you will be able to make perfect ¼“seams, match those corners, and also learn the dreaded mitered corner! Also learn how to do triangles a fast, easy way. This is a fun class and a perfect time to make a sampler quilt. Machine required.

#3:

SM-Cove
Enroll in this class and you will overcome your fear of free-hand rotary cutting.  Learn about weaving, fusing, and raw edge blocks as you experiment with color and design.  Of course, color is discussed as well as patterns in fabrics.  The border adds a new technique.  Piping adjacent to the binding shows your pieces deserved that little extra.  Machine required.

#4:

SM-Balsum
This simple medallion quilt is a heart-warming eye pleaser.  Four tulips dance in the center, with simple appliqué leaves and heart-shaped vines adding a delicate finishing touch.  Nancy will take you step-by-step through her machine appliqué technique, using a machine buttonhole stitch to finish the raw edges of the appliqué pieces.    Machine required.  Book:  Azalea Trail by Nancy Odom

#5:

SM-Chapman
In this workshop you explore machine quilting using traditional quilting designs. Sue’s inspiration for choosing quilting designs comes from antique quilts keeping with the traditions in quiltmaking. Feathers, cables and motif designs will be covered as well as stipple quilting and crosshatching for background areas. Machine required

#6:

SM-Collins
Using paper foundation piecing, see how easily you can make this dramatic Sunrise Wall Quilt featured in my new book, Mariner’s Compass Stars. Techniques you will learn are assembly-line sewing the sections and accurately joining them. These techniques can be applied to all the dramatic blocks and quilts in this book. Machine required. Book: Mariners Compass Stars by Carol Doak.

#7:

SM-Chilhowee
Create a colorful pot of tulips and forget-me-knots with an added embellishment of ruching using the strip ruching guide. Techniques covered are basic appliqué, making perfect points and circles; easy bias stems plus strip ruching methods. Kit fee $5.00. Kit includes background fabric, fabric for all appliqué pieces, template plastic, appliqué needles and printed copy of pattern. No machine required.

#8:

SM-Bluff
Klaudeen will discuss basics, common to all quilts that judges consider when selecting the prize winners. She will stage a mock-judging to give you an overview of how the judging process actually works. Expect some surprises when she shows how decisions are already made by the committee that writes the rules and not by the judges. Learn how to give your own quilt a better chance to wear a ribbon at its next show! Bring your quilt or wall hanging to participate in the program.

#9:

SM-English
In this class Vicki teaches her technique for free-motion quilting using two or more strands of thread through a single needle. Students learn how to stitch many of Vikki’s unusual design motifs and experiment with making up some of their own personal designs. Sewing machine capable of free-motion stitching and a desire to have fun is required. Learning to relax and enjoy the process is a must. Don’t forget to bring a darning foot. Student must be familiar with operating his/her machine and know how to change into a darning/free motion stitching mode and lower feed dogs. Machine Required.

#10:

SM-Webb
No tiny triangles here! Easy cutting and fast machine piecing will create these beautiful mountains in no time. Clever cutting of multiple layers will insure your successful completion of several blocks in class.
Piecing tips and squaring help will guarantee accurate blocks for a flat quilt top. Machine required.

#11:

SM-Cove
In this class you will learn the use of fabric blending in colorwash quilts, accurate sewing, using the 9 degree circle wedge ruler, couching, tassels, and appliqué. Complete fabric kit (no batting) available $65.00. Machine required.

#12:

SM-Balsum
Learn to weave a basket, and then fill it with 3-D Cosmo flowers. The fern-like leaves are embroidered: the flowers are bonded and curled. No machine required.

#13:

SM-Chilhowee
This is a great class for beginners. It teaches all the basics of appliqué points, circles, stems and curves. These pansies are not only cute they are easy to make. Kit fee: $10.00. No machine required.

#14:

SM-Bluff
Nancy uses a video camera and projector to give everyone attending a birds-eye-view of the techniques and tips she uses to get all that quilting done. Nancy shows quilts and shares how she uses a computer to design and publish full-color illustrations, patterns and class handouts. Questions from the audience give each presentation a personal touch.

#15:

SM-English
My son wants a quilt and you know it is hard to fine a pattern for a”guy” quilt. This is a one block quilt. That’s right every block is the same. They all look different because of where you place the fabric in each block. Machine required.

#16:

SM-Chapman
In this workshop learn how Sue stitched the fabulous edge on her award winning quilt “Le Panier de Fleurs”. This edge has received much attention since the quilt appeared in 2000. Students make a practice piece to learn the drafting, stitching and placement along the edge of the quilt. Technique featured in “Stitched Raw Edge Machine Appliqué”. Machine required.

#17:

SM-Collins
Using the freezer paper technique students will learn how to turn, use a light table for tracing, fine points for placement and turning under edges as well as correct needles to use for precision stitching.
No machine required.

#18:

#19:

SM-Bluff
Quilts based on the medallion theme are used to explain what makes a medallion quilt special.

#20:

Old Mill – Pottery Café
Nancy’s background in painting, woodworking and other creative pursuits have all played an important role in the success she enjoys as a quilter and designer. As she presents and discusses many of her quilts, Nancy shares the thoughts or experiences that inspired the quilt. She also speaks of the important role that family and friendship have played in her creations. Nancy keeps the audience captivated, as all share in the laughter, tears and love of quilting.

#21:

SM-English
This relaxing, impromptu approach to piecing curves offers students total freedom in quiltmaking. With a play-as-you-go spirit, students create several “blocks” of shapes (circles, ovals, curvy rectangles or triangle or teardrops); learn manipulations and how to arrange them into a freeform contemporary quilt. This class features techniques from Vikki’s new book, Quilting by Improvisation. Machine required.

#22:

SM-Webb
What fun you can expect in this class when sewing with a multitude of lovely large floral prints. Klaudeen’s soon-to-be-famous fabric exchange will provide you with a wonderful fabric assortment to arrange and sew to create the colorwash look. Machine Required.

#23:

SM-Cove
This star wall hanging class will teach accuracy in cutting, accuracy in sewing, accuracy in pressing, matching points, pivoting, color and design and use of mini stars as a border. Machine required.

#24:

SM-Balsum
Hand work gives us the freedom to take our work where ever we go. Nancy has a fun way of sharing her blanket-stitch and other hand embroidery to give your appliqué block an individual look. No machine required. Kit fee $10.00. This kit Includes fabrics, pattern, needle and threads.

#25:

SM-Chapman
Free motion quilting will be explored for background areas on your quilt and for overall surface designs. Traditional stipple quilting will be covered as well as many fun alternatives. Some of the variations include: loopy meandering, psychedelic stippling and curvy crosshatching. Students will make a small stipple sampler to showcase these techniques. Machine required.

#26:

SM-Collins
Amazing! Now everyone can piece the most intricate 12” star block designs easily and accurately using paper foundation piecing. In this workshop you will learn how to audition fabric for your star block, quick cutting techniques and paper piecing techniques that will insure success every time. We will be making the Tennessee Star from my new book, 50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars; however, the skills you learn can be applied to all the star block designs in this book. Machine required..

#27:

SM-Chilhowee
This is one of the easiest ways to make a very difficult pattern. The quilt can be totally finished by machine or if you prefer can be stitched by hand to give a “hand finished” look. Machine required.

#28:

SM-Bluff
You can almost smell the sweet fragrance of the beach roses that are made with the Appli-bond technique. The realistic 3-D Hummingbird hovers over the flowers. The background is pieced with log cabin blocks that you will construct after class. No machine required.

#29:

SM-Balsum
You will want to curl up in this quilt as soon as you can and then want to make more. Nancy combines this raw-edge WAVE quilt with a unique drunkard’s path design to form waves that travel across the quilt. Using a wave rotary cutter and a quilt-as-you-go format makes this a must have for snuggle time. For the softest of raw-edges you’ll want to use flannel or homespun fabrics. Book: Fast Asleep by Nancy Odom. Machine required.

#30:

SM-Chilhowee
Stitch a floral bouquet of iris, peonies, and forget-me-knots tied with a bow. Techniques covered are circular ruching, making perfect circles and points, basic appliqué using the spray starch method, and improving you appliqué stitch. Kit fee: $10.00. Kin includes background fabric, fabric for appliqué, template plastic, appliqué needle, printed copy of pattern. No machine required.

#31:

SM-English
Have you ever wanted to make a tumbling block quilt but were afraid of the dreaded “y” seam? This is a tumbling block quilt that looks complicated, but is made in rows with straight seams. 3-D look is achieved by use of light, medium and dark fabrics. Machine required

#32:

SM-Webb
Beautiful shaded petals are easy with the rose cut-outs included in your kit. Graceful stems give you an opportunity to try pre-made bias and double needle appliqué. Stitch variety to be explored for the leaves. The secret to fixing small mistakes in stitching will be shared. Kit fee: $15.00. Kit includes fabric to cut roses, pre-made green bias, green for leaves; green, pink and or red thread to match roses. No machine required.

#33:

SM-Cove
Just out of a square of fabric you can create a purse or tote to hold all your sewing supplies. The size can be as big as you like and pockets can be added to both inside the tote and outside. It can be finished in a three-hour class even by a beginning quilter. A zipper can be added if you want a more secure opening to your tote to protect your valuables.

#34:

SM-Chapman
Explore the techniques Sue uses to custom design feathers. Do you want to free yourself from using stencils and tracing your feathers from books? Have you always wanted to draw your own designs? Let Sue walk you step-by- step through the design process and make feathers that fit the exact size of your quilt. Machine required.

#35:

SM-Collins
This class is designed to help you learn to clean and maintain your black antique Featherweight Sewing Machine. We will cover the basics and learn to clean, oil, lube, and change the belt in addition to learning about parts, etc. Singer Featherweight required.

#36:

Old Mill – Pottery Café
Join Joann for dinner and enjoy her humorous story of learning about quilting through trial and errors followed by a Trunk Show.

#37:

SM-English
Learn Vikki’s unique and innovative approach for creating smoothly finished openings within a quilt. Class instruction includes her basic curves methods, incorporating the openings, layering the quilt sandwich, and the finishing technique. This class features techniques form Vikki’s new book, Quilting by Improvisation. Machine required.

#38:

SM-Webb
This small wall quilt features ‘long triangle’ points surrounding a special print fabric center. Machine pieced. Machine required.

#39:

SM-Cove
Learn to draw curves or arcs and add flying geese. Paper piece the flying geese and register sew to your background. Exciting border fabric finishes this art piece. Machine required.

#40:

SM-Balsum
In this class Nancy will lead you through the process of beginning your own legacy quilt and show you how to create this intricate-looking pieced design. Nancy will also discuss the various fusible products and threads available today, along with demonstrating her unique blanket stitch on raw-edge appliqué.
Kits available upon advance request. Book: Fast Asleep by Nancy Odom.

#41:

SM-Chapman
In this workshop explore the options for quilting the appliqué quilt. Outline, echo quilting the designs to enhance this quilt type will be explored. Stipple quilting for the background areas will be covered as well as other interesting options. Also, see what can be added within the appliqué shapes to enhance the quilt. Surface embellishments will be introduced to add interest and texture to the quilt. Students may bring appliqué quilt tops for discussion on how to quilt them. Machine required.

#42:

SM-Collins
Have you always wondered how they make those cute miniature quilts? In this class you will learn the secrets and begin to make your miniature quilt. Little houses, trees and stars combine to make this cute and dramatic Little Village Quilt. Learn the tips and tricks that make miniature paper piecing fun and easy. Blocks are from 300 Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks. Machine required.

#43:

SM-Chilhowee
Create a colorful spray of poppies and forget-me-knots with the added embellishments of ruching using both circular and straight ruching guides. Techniques covered are hand appliqué, making perfect points and circles, easy bias stems plus two ruching methods. Kit fee: $10.00. Kit includes background fabric, fabric for appliqué, template plastic, appliqué needle and printed copy of the pattern. No machine required.

#44:

SM-Bluff
This Appli-bond cardinal looks real. You can almost hear his chirping. Construct the bird, holly leaves and berries from the bonded fabric. A demonstration is given for the oval setting. No machine required.

#45:

SM-English
Fascinating twists and turns are easy to sew with Klaudeen’s method of quick cutting and easy piecing. Learn new and easy methods to maintain accuracy. Entire quilt can be created from 6 by 12 inch pieces of dark and light scraps. Machine required.

#46:

SM-English
Have you envisioned creating an exciting quilt with odd shaped perimeters but weren’t sure how to finish it. In this class Vikki offers fast and easy alternatives to the traditional binding finish. Students will make samples of each technique to take home. Machine required.

#47:

SM-Webb
Amazing how these easy machine pieced blocks create a secondary step design when you set them together. So much fun you might decide to make a bunch more blocks and turn this wall quilt into a big bed quilt. Fast and accurate piecing technique demonstrated to turn simple rectangles into trapezoid shapes for steps. Machine required.

#48:

SM-Cove
Learn fast and no-waste methods on the two patterns flying geese and brave new world. Learn to recognize patterns within patterns. Change and rearrange completed blocks on your design walls. Machine required.

#49:

SM-Balsum
There’s nothing like the warmth of yellow fabrics and the peaceful blues in this cozy quilt. Enjoy a delightful and relaxing day of piecing this beautiful quilt which was featured on HGTV’s Simple Quilts. You will learn rotary cutting methods, along with the basics of piecing and pressing techniques. We will all make the same blocks, but you choose how to border your quilt top. Machine required. Pattern: Piece of My Heart by Nancy Odom.

#50:

SM-Chapman
A multi colored straw (fabric) wreath is uniquely constructed and then adorned with maple and oak leaves. A pinecone that looks like you just picked it up in your backyard is made using Joan’s Appli-bond technique. A bow completes this remembrance of fall. No machine required.

#51:

SM-Collins
This exciting and fun technique of sewing oversize fabric pieces to a paper foundation drawing permits you to make accurate patchwork blocks easily and quickly without making any templates. Using your scraps, this full-day class with introduce you to some of the latest paper-piecing tricks of the trade as you sew several different small patch work blocks featured in Carol’s book, Easy Machine Paper Piecing. Machine required.

#52:

SM-Chilhowee
Easy and elegant appliqué. Great class for beginners. Techniques covered are stems, points, and layered appliqué. Kit fee: $10.00. Kit includes background fabric, fabric for appliqué, template plastic, appliqué needle and printed copy of pattern. No machine required.

#53:

SM-English
Class is lecture format with open discussions about the basic principles of color and design, especially relating to fabrics and quilting. Areas covered include types of contrasts, juxtaposition of colors, color symbolism, mood and some basic rules of design. Students are encouraged to bring in problematic quilts for discussion and possible solutions. No machine required.

#54:

SM-Webb
Discover how easy it is to cut and machine piece these unusual blocks. A different angle, but with Klaudeen’s “a little bit extra cutting style” you can create accurate blocks very quickly. It is fun to see the positive/negative imagery emerge with easy straight sewing. Machine required

#55:

SM-Cove
This exciting workshop stresses color while learning the technique of string piecing on foundation. The asymmetrical block lends itself to many choices of overall design. Learn the application of fused leaves to border your wall quilt. The study of leaves with their colors gives you many ideas for quilting patterns. By carefully cutting, additional leaf echoes or “gifts” are an option for further quilt enhancements. Machine Required.

#56:

SM-Bluff
Sue will share through slides her progression from hand quilter to the machine quilter she is today. This personal journey includes slides of Sue’s quilts and her sister, Pat Holly’s quilts, as well as quilts from machine quilters who have influenced the current machine quilting trends. Sue will bring a selection of her quilts to share and provide time for discussion at the end, so bring your questions about machine quilting.

#57:

SM-English
Learn to hand piece grandmother’s flower garden the old traditional way our grandmother’s did. A very mobile project. I make flowers while sitting on the front porch and while waiting in line for my grandson at school. Templates will be available for sale. No machine required.

#58:

SM-Webb
This is not your average card trick. It is created similarly to the construction of a log cabin but has a definite spin. It makes a beautiful wall hanging or a medallion for the center of a quilt. If you can sew strips of fabric together and use a rotary cutter this will be a great class for you. Machine required.

#59:

SM-Collins
Teacher will provide patterns for students to construct a small wall hanging and a miniature wedding ring.

#60:

Old Mill – Pottery Café
Sue will discuss how machine quilting has progressed over the last 20 years. Using actual quilts, Sue will share her enthusiasm for traditional machine quilting on the home sewing machine. Discussion will include her favorite tips and tricks for successful machine quilting. Time allowed for discussion so bring your questions on machine quilting for Sue!.

#61:

SM-English
This fun class includes constructing improvisational pleats, strips, tubes, faced shapes, wrinkling fabric and more to obtain dimension and texture on quilt tops.  Come with a playful attitude and desire to explore options.  This class features techniques from Vikki’s new book, Quilting by Improvisation.   Machine required.

#62:

SM-Webb
They appear like magic! You never piece a star, yet here they are.  It is so much fun to see the stars.  Most of you will find this so fast to piece that you will want to continue on to a full size quilt.   Machine required.

#63:

SM-Cove
Learn to design and create a bargello vest.  This is a fun easy class to let your creativity go wild!  Learn how to use color to create movement and design our own “one-of-a-kind“unique masterpiece.  Easy enough for the beginning quilter to the more advanced.  Machine required.

#64:

SM-Balsum
This quilt is from Jennifer Chiaverini’s novel The Cross Country Quilters.  This vibrant block is known by the names Whirligig and Double Pinwheel.  Nancy takes you through a step-by-step workshop, breaking the block down into quarter sections and makes piecing this intriguing block a breeze.  Machine required.  Book: Elm Creek Quilts by Jennifer Chiaverini & Nancy Odom.

#65:

SM-Chapman
Explore the details of this technique to create a small quilt project from Sue and her sister; Pat Holly’s new book Stitched Raw Edge Appliqué from AQS. A small amount of fusible is used to seal the edge yet leaves the block soft.  The stitching makes this project secure for washing. Details such as really sharp points, thread stems, embellishment ideas and background stitching will be covered. Students start working on “Twenty-one Birds” the small quilt featured in the new book or may choose to make one bird block to learn technique only.  Machine required

#66:

SM-Collins
Using paper foundation piecing, see how easily you can make dramatic Mariner’s Compass Stars.  We will make the 12” Africa block in class, but the techniques you will learn (assembly-line sewing the sections and accurately joining them) can be applied to all the wonderful blocks in this book.   Book:  Mariner’s Compass Stars by Carol Doak.  Machine required.

#67:

SM-Chilhowee
Make a realistic 3-D geranium out of fabric using the innovative technique Appli-bond.  Basic Appli-bond appliqué and stem construction will be taught.  No machine required.

#68:

SM-Bluff
Includes brief history of quilt making, specifically appliqué; shows appliqué quilts both old and new.  Sharon discusses the many ways of turning back the edges for appliqué and does a brief demonstration on the spray starch method.

#69:

SM-English
Easy machine piecing and the wide variety of fabrics make these blocks fast and fun.  Participate in the batik fabric exchange to achieve the same look as in the class sample.  When these blocks are set without sashing alternate waterwheels appear like magic.  Machine required.

#70:

SM-Collins
You will be amazed how easy it is to create miniature paper-pieced blocks!  In this workshop you will learn about fabric selection, fabric cutting and miniature paper piecing techniques that will prove how easy it is to make miniature paper-pieced quilts.   Machine required.

#71:

SM-Chilhowee
Make the popular hydrangea flower; its dimension will astound you.  This is a great introductory class.  Appli-bond appliqué, and stem construction will be taught.  No machine required.

#72:

SM-Bluff
Lecture /Demo using both straight and circle ruching techniques plus folded and gathered buds.  The secret of the perfect circle and easy stems.  Sharon will show quilts and wall hangings using these techniques.