Class Descriptions

#1: Strip Therapy 2 (Misdirection)

A single Bali Pop plus two accents and a border fabric are used to construct this intriguing design. Surprisingly simple strip piecing creates this fascinating quilt. This pattern can be found in the book Strip Therapy 2. Sewing machine required.

#2: Power Cutting and Power Cutting Too

Based upon books of the same titles. Power cutting is a fast and efficient approach to rotary cutting. Power cutting is a collection of cutting techniques that allows quilters to choose the one that is best for the task at hand. For instance, making a few large half-square triangle units for a quilt should employ a different approach than making many small units. Working with scraps, strips, and charm squares requires different techniques than working with yardage of a few fabrics. Debbie wants quilters to bring fabrics to use for exercises to learn the various methods of power cutting. Even with this process approach quilters will have some time to sew on a project during the workshop. Quilters may choose to make any of the projects in either power cutting book, or choose another pattern of their liking from a book, pattern, or magazine. Using what they have learned in the process exercises, they may choose to cut and piece the quilt differently than the written instructions. One day workshop allows only time enough to learn and practice the processes. There is not enough time to make a project. No sewing machine required.

#3: Simple Hearts and Little Embellisments

Annie's method of applique will take the fear out of achieving beautiful hand applique. If you've never done hand applique, this simple heart motif will teach you all you need to know about stitching curves and inside curves without thread basting or needle-turn. The six-inch blocks are set on-point and framed by a sweet hearts-and-flowers embroidery -- an easy and portable project! Sewing machine not required.

#4: Hand Quilting Without A Frame

YES, it is possible to hand quilt without a frame or a hoop! This particular method is MUCH LESS STRESSFUL ON JOINTS and allows more comfortable sitting positions. The class will include preparing the quilt for hand quilting, discussion of battings, demonstrations, and hands-on experience with plenty of individual attention from the instructor. Wonderful results can be obtained, often with smaller stitches. There will be templates galore to select and copy and numerous battings to run the needle through to see which is the favorite. No sewing machine required.

#5: Betsy Ross Sampler

This fun setting for a Betsy Ross Sampler will become one of your favorites using 6” and 12” blocks. This is a great place to use all of your scraps and also to play with settings. We will also chat about Betsy Ross and her many contributions. Sewing machine required.

#6: Ribbon Stars Quilts

In this class, students will learn how to make this easy, eye catching quilt. Step by step instructions include rotary cutting techniques, strip piecing, and partial seam construction to make the unique blocks. Discover how color placement and different strip widths create a variety of designs. Ribbon Star book required. Sewing machine required.

#7: Thirty-Nine and Holding

The fun beings immediately when you exchange many of the 39 fabrics needed to machine piece this easy quilt. The “fudge factor” piecing is so speedy you might decide to collect more black and whites and make a big quilt. Some variety in settings and accent fabrics will be explored. $5.00 pattern fee payable to instruction in class. Sewing machine required.

#8: Fusing/Fabric Painting Workshop

In this workshop the designing of a small fused project will begin. We will work from one of Lenore's patterns. It will be outlined on freezer paper and then transferred to muslin or a background on which the fabric design will be fused. No sewing will be done during the workshop, only the designing and fusing. You will also learn how to make patterns from your own photos. Lenore will also demonstrate how to add fabric painting to your design to add detail and depth; students will do painting on their own designs in the two day workshops. Kit fee $15 payable in class includes patterns by Lenore plus other supplies she provides. Kit fee is $15 paid in class. Sewing machine if time allows.

#9: Hand Quilting Without A Frame

YES, it is possible to hand quilt without a frame or a hoop! This particular method is MUCH LESS STRESSFUL ON JOINTS and allows more comfortable sitting positions. The class will include preparing the quilt for hand quilting, discussion of battings, demonstrations, and hands-on experience with plenty of individual attention from the instructor. Wonderful results can be obtained, often with smaller stitches. There will be templates galore to select and copy and numerous battings to run the needle through to see which is the favorite. No sewing machine required.

#10: Civil War Quilts

An in-depth look into this period of our history students will learn about women¹s contributions during the war, quilt patterns from this era, fabrics used in the quilts and even delve into poetry and music of this era. A class for everyone who yearns to know more about this tragic time in our history and what forces pitted brother against brother. A rewarding class for all skill levels.   Kaye’s book Civil War Legacy which includes, songs, poems and 12 blocks from this period is required.  Sewing machine required.

#11: Feathered Stars Wallhanging

This little quilt sparkles with traditional charm. Nancy takes students through a step-by-step class, with rotary cutting and piecing techniques for making accurate triangle squares. Her methods make short work of this tricky looking block. Design and color possibilities will be discussed. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 44” x 44”. Sewing machine required.

#12: Batik Scrappy Stars

Machine pieced large wall quilt. Discover new, speedy method of sewing quarter-square triangles with no wasted fabric. Then see easy squaring technique for total accuracy in piecing blocks. Partial seam construction will be demonstrated and diagonal setting ides can be discussed. $8.00 pattern fee payable in class. Sewing machine required

#13: Let’s Tote Together

Making a Bargello tote is fun and easy and a great way to express your creativity. This one-of-a-kind tote will not only be beautiful but will be very useful to carry with pockets to keep our ‘essentials” organized. Sewing machine required.

#14: Churn Dash Sampler

The churn dash was voted by quilt makers as one of their favorite blocks. Hand piece a sampler of small churn dash blocks and their cousins, including the shoe-fly, friendship star, and of course, the block called Tennessee! Cindy will also demonstrate the embroidery used on the border. Kit fee of $5.00 includes the pattern and supplies needed to make one block. No sewing machine required.

#15: Tool Time

Tool Time: Essential Notions for Quilting Success and How To Use Them. There are so many cool notions in the shops, with more to befuddle us after every new Quilt Market. Using the right tool for the right job, Annie’s workshop details a horde of quilting notions and she will demonstrate their uses, featuring her favorites. She’ll help you understand which ones you need and the ones you can do without. This workshop includes door prizes of the demonstrated notions! No sew workshop.

#16: Quilt As you Go Table Runner

This class is in high demand! The table runner is a terrific introduction to Quilt-As-You-Go Stained Glass. Rotary cut squares, triangles or strips are applied to fusible interfacing to create the body of the table runner. Freezer paper templates are used to cut the applique pieces at each end of the design. This is a very busy 6 hour class period. Most students will not actually sew in class. Table Runner patterns can be found in book The Exquisite Table. Purchase of the book is required for participation in class.  Sewing machine required.

#17: Diamond In The Rough

In this class you will learn how to how to make a 12” block and a 9” block. Information about changing a scrappy quilt to a quilt with few fabrics, or vice versa, and ideas for changing the setting is part of the instruction. In this workshop, quilters will be able to make one to three blocks and have the knowledge they need to make the quilt at home.. Sewing machine required.

#18: Tools and Tricks of Our Trade

Students will create samples of techniques that haven’t learned before and create a resource book for future use. The kit will include all of the fabric and notions associated with the curriculum. Kit fee $4 payable in class. Sewing Machine NOT Required.

#19: Black and White and Stars Allover

This class is based on a quilt from the book Another Can of Worms. It teaches so much more than the quilt itself. You will learn the use of TriRecs tools, split background for interest, off center overall pattern, narrow sashing and transparency, borders and accent borders, etc. In this, quilters will be able to make one or two blocks and have the knowledge they need to make the quilt at home. Sewing machine required.

#20: Four Patch Cathedral Window

This cathedral window quilt is made with a 4 patch block and NOT the traditional pattern. Also, it has batting so it really is a “quilt”. Less fabric is required, and it’s as easy as making a 4 patch quilt block. Sewing machine required.

#21: Hand Pieced Stamp Basket

Fall in love with hand piecing with no templates! The block pieces are stamped on fabric, ready to cut out and sew. The class project is a small three block quilt inspired from an antique quilt. Since there is no preliminary work, students will concentrate on learning basic hand piecing skills. This workshop is great for beginners. No sewing machine required.

#22: Lover's Knot

Come join the fun as we piece the simple block that creates this interesting design. Choose three fabrics and see how easy it is to complete this quilt. Sewing machine required.

#23: 2 Pretty 2 Cut

Everyone has them! Fabric you purchased because you just loved it. Here is the perfect project to use that fabric. A pair of table runners, one to keep and one to give. Make both with fast strip piecing. Easy, adjustable length and only three fabrics to bring. Sewing machine required.

#24: Understanding the Value of Color

Annie takes you through a journey of color and fabric, discussing what the KEY to your fabric choices really is. No matter what your skill level, learn how enliven your quilts’ personality by choosing your fabric with a new eye to color. The keys to fabric selection are thoroughly discussed as well as how to make the color design rules work for you.

Menu: Salad, grilled chicken, rice, broccoli, rolls, carrot cake, coffee, and tea. There will be veggie & fruit plate and sugar-free ice cream for anyone that cannot have the menu. Prior notification required.

#25: Impressionist Stained Glass

Impressionist stained glass is a simplified technique that creates the impression of stained glass without the formal lines of bias tape. The design is heavily quilted within each colored area to secure the design units in place. In this class we will construct a small wall hanging that is fun and easy for everyone. Colored fabrics are fused directly to the black fabric, leaving a narrow margin of black “leading” exposed between the colored pieces. The use of a light box is highly recommended. Sewing machine required.

#26: Summer Heat

Create a stunning quilt with perfect points using paper pieced techniques. Class will encompass all aspects of foundation paper piecing, including how to measure, cut, and correctly position the right fabric piece, how to paper piece efficiently and accurately, assembly line piecing, and accurately joining units. Students will have plenty of hands on sewing time to master the techniques. Pattern included for each student. Finished size 64” x 64”. Sewing machine required.

#27: Mini Blended Fabric Art Collages

Using tiny pieces of fabric students will create mini-blended designs to take home and frame. Fabric paints are used to create the birch trees. Lenore will supply fabrics, fabric paints, muslin, and scraps for creating trees. Finished size of minis can be either 4" X 6" or 6" X 8" which can be matted on 8" X 10" or 11" X 14" mat board to be framed or a larger design if desired which can be done later at home by the student. Kit fee of $20 payable in class. No sewing machine required

#28: Don’t Bug Me

Design your own "bug" block using an assortment of bug, flower, and leaf patterns. A choice of patterns will be provided. Begin the applique on the original block that you designed. Special help will be given during the applique process for making inside curves, sharp points, and smooth edges an easy process. Every skill level. No sewing machine required.

#29: Lightning Quick

You will learn no only how to make the quilt, but how to redraft and easily rotary cut other sizes, too. This knowledge will help you do the same with other blocks and patterns you make in the future. You will not cut the quilt prior to class. Debby will give rotary cutting instructions that are very helpful. Finishing the quilt at home after class is simple. Sewing machine required.

#30: Seven Sisters

Named for the first seven states that seceded from the union, the seven sisters block is easy to piece. The stars go together easily with the help of a template stamp. Make your version scrappy or planned, you will be happy with the results. Kit fee of $8.00 includes fabric to make one block. No sewing machine required.

#31: Quilted Memories

Sometimes it’s great to remember the things that, at one time, were very special to us. Making a crazy quilt is one way to preserve these bits and pieces of fabric, buttons, handkerchief, or any other mementoes that can be attached to a quilt. This is great for beginners since there are no “rules”!

#32: High Speed Rail

You can machine piece this traditional Railroad Crossing Pattern with the speed of a rapid transit system when you apply Klaudeen’s shortcuts. Streamlining the process will keep your machine humming along like the sound of railroad wheels on the tracks. Learn the “line by line” construction method to keep work organized as you fly along at high speed. Anticipate help with the diagonal setting, border selection and quilting designs. $5.00 pattern fee payable to teacher in class. Sewing machine required.

#33: Scraps To You, Too

Based upon book of the same title. Debbie will teach the strip-piecing technique that she developed for this book, how to make adjustments in size, how to use the unit in traditional blocks, and how to use the Bird in the Air blocks as a design unit by itself. After learning the basic technique, quilters can decide whether to continue to design with the units, or make a quilt using a design that she has presented. This half day class allows only time to learn and practice the technique, but not time enough to begin a project. Sewing machine required.

#34: Stash Busters

We’re all looking for ways to economize and use our stashes, right? StashBusters explores the ways different quilts can be made from project left-overs and fabrics from your stash. Using the leftover and stash fabrics from a previously completed quilt to make a new project for the workshop, Annie will inspire participants to create simple quilts from leftovers. Sewing machine required.

#35: Plates, Wedges and More

Using specialty rulers you will make quick work of those pesky fan blades, plates, tumblers and much much more. A great stash buster as well as having a super time. You will need to use special rulers for this class.  Sewing machine required. 

#36: Patriotic Pinwheels

A nine patch conversion project. Simple piecing can yield surprising results when you recut 9 patches with a special ruler or temple to create twisting pinwheels. Finished blocks look much more complex than they really are! Fun to make and impressive to show or give away. Special ruler fee $10.00 payable to teacher in class. Free pattern. Sewing machine required.

#37: Is That Quilt Block Falling

#38: Embroidery Sampler

Relax as you practice many different hand embroidery stitches. Learn stitches that can be used to enhance your current or new project. Cindy will teach you about current embroidery supplies and show you pictures of historical embroidery. This class will have you looking at embroidery from a different viewpoint. Beginner and advanced stitchers will enjoy this workshop. No sewing machine required.

#39: Greetings From The Smokies

Have fun creating postcards that you can send to your friends. Or, if you prefer to work with larger pieces, a 6"x 9" pattern will be included to create a mini wall hanging of your Tennessee memories. Sewing machine required.

#40: Make Mine Amish Style

Bold solid colors are one of the keys to an Amish style quilt. A fabric exchange will make this fun! You can choose from three different designs, including the four patch in the photograph. Learn about the ways the Amish choose and use colors as you machine piece this small and easy wall quilt. P.S. Yes! It does have “fudge factor” to make piecing this small quilt easier. Sewing machine required.

#41: Memoirs of a Quilter

A light-hearted approach to the rage of quilt making. Kaye shares quilts from all of her books as well as some quilts that will boggle the mind as to why they were created. A lecture designed to entertain and enlighten.

Menu: Salad, apple smoked pork loin, cinnamon apples, twice bake potato, rolls, lemonade pie, coffee, and tea.  There will be veggie & fruit plate and sugar-free ice cream for anyone that cannot have the menu.  Prior notification required.

#42: Chugach Pines

This eye catching design was inspired by the Chugach Mountain view from Brenda’s living room window. A combination of chevron log cabin blocks and tree blocks (that are actually modified log cabin blocks) make up the majority of the design. Sewing machine required.

#43: It's Hip to be Square

Using the great Method #5 technique for making half-square triangle units from Debbie’s book Power Cutting, Too, you will learn how to make a variety of blocks including Split Nine Patch, as seen in the book’s cover quilt “Robo-Cats”, a scrappy simple Nine Patch Autumn Leaf, a scrappy Bear’s Paw, Friendship Stars, Delectable Mountains, etc…by making very simple, large (6" - 10") half-square triangle units. You will learn more unique ways of using the charm squares, nickel squares, dime squares, and other sizes of squares you have been collecting for years. Sewing machine required.

#44: RMS Titanic

We’ll pay homage to the tragedy of 1912 when the Titanic sank and over one thousand five hundred people lost their lives. The ballroom floor design was formed with a quilt block that we will piece using quick techniques. Many options on settings and piecing will be covered. Sewing machine required.

#45: Dancing with the Stars

Machine piece these stars and never lose a point! Then set them with triangles to make them twist, sway and dip as if they are moving to music. Easy straight piecing with clever cuttings to create the illusion of dancing stars. $5.00 pattern fee payable to teacher in class. Sewing machine required.

#46: Create a Quilt From a Circle

Think of cutting your favorite pie into wedge pieces and then you will understand the process of making this pattern. We will be cutting the circles into “pie” shaped wedges and then add a bit of pizzazz with a few more techniques. Sewing machine required

#47: Wacky Bird

Have you ever wondered how to applique a multi-pieced pattern without marking the background or using transparent overlays? This wacky bird will come together perfectly and without effort using the take-away applique method. Ideas for enhancing the block with embroidery will be illustrated and discussed. The patterns for four different birds will be provided. Every skill level. No sewing machine required.

#48: Bloomin Propellers

In this fun class, Nancy will show you how to make your quilts jump off the page with this whimsical wall hanging. Class will encompass all aspects of 'Curvelliqué' appliqué techniques, including template and pattern piece preparation, tips for laying out designs, and step-by-step instruction for using your sewing machine to achieve finished appliqués that truly look hand stitched. The clever use of rick rack adds dimension to this block from the 1930s. The new techniques you'll learn will become part of your quilt design repertoire. Pattern included for each student. Quilt size: 32" x 32". Sewing machine required.

#49: Fusing and Fabric Painting to Create Your Own Fabric Art

In this lecture Lenore will talk about her own interpretation of fusing and fabric painting techniques she now uses to create art quilts with depth and color from photographs she has taken in her travels. She has won prizes with this new style of art quilting such as the Best Wall Quilt at the 2007 AQS Nashville Show and 2011 Road to California Outstanding Art Quilt.

Menu: spinach quiche, mini country ham biscuits, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee, and tea.There will be veggie & fruit plate for anyone that cannot have the menu.Prior notification required.

#50: Fusing and Fabric Painting to Create Realistic Fabric Art

In this workshop, demonstration of Lenore’s fusing technique will be shown through lecture slides and demonstration. She will demonstrate how to create a small fused project working from a photo transferred to freezer paper and then muslin. Her fusing technique using Misty Fuse™ will be shown along with her fabric painting on the finished design which adds depth and detail to the piece. She then finishes the piece with batting and backing and free-motion sewing changing threads constantly to add even more depth to the finished piece. No kit fee. No sewing machine required.

#51: Embroidered Applique

One bird has been embroidered; one has not. See the difference! Suzanne makes extensive use of embroidery to embellish her award-winning quilts. What a difference embroidery makes when added to applique! See examples of applique with embroidery--- needle-turn applique a small bunny (individual help will be given to each student as needed for sharp points, perfect inside curves, and smooth edges). Then add embroidery to see the striking difference (example, the two rabbits above)! Every skill level. No sewing machine required.

#52: Pineapple Salsa

Create a dynamic design with this off-center Pineapple block, while learning all the tricks of foundation paper piecing. In this fast-pace class, all aspects of foundation paper piecing will be covered, including how to measure, cut, and correctly position the right fabric piece. This is a great class for mastering foundation paper piecing! Pattern included for each student. Quilt size: 74" x 74". Sewing machine required.

#53: Exploring Fabric Choices 101 & Exploring Fabric Choices 201

When we began quilting, no one ever taught us how to choose fabric for our quilts. We muddled along, asking complete strangers their opinion of our choices and chose by gosh and by golly. Now, learn how to choose the fabrics for your quilts with purpose in this valuable class. There will be a trunk show of Annie’s quilts and a hands-on demo using a variety of fabric swatches with student participation. Students will cut and play with fabrics from their fabric stash to create “paste-up pages” to learn how to choose fabrics for a quilt. Those pages will then become a resource book for each student. You will never choose your fabrics the same way again. In Day two, turn 10 fat quarters and one quilt block pattern into a sensational quilt that will be envy of all your friends. This class will underscore all of the information that the students learned on the first day before in the no sew workshop. Students will design their blocks using a personal design board, each block being totally unique, then learn how to perfectly align their seams and achieve perfect points. Sewing machine required second day.

#54: Basic Mariner's Compass

A traditional mariner’s compass with an appliqued center circle. This is a great class! A single block is constructed in class. Success is a given when paper piecing this challenging block. Brenda will provide all of the paper foundations necessary for class. An 18” finished block Mariner's Compass pattern can be found in book BPP 440 Reach for the Stars. Sewing machine required.

#55: Mystery Quilt Workshop

Debby has designed over one hundred mystery quilt patterns. Most conferences where she teaches offer a mystery as one of her classes. Since there is a lot of sewing, these classes are a great compliment to another day’s intensive design and decision-making class. Sewing machine required.

#56: Create Your Flower from a Photo

In this workshop students will learn how to make their own pattern from a photo and create a fused detailed flower. We will work from an 11” X 17” photo or Lenore’s making a freezer paper pattern and then using Lenore’s simple fusing technique design your flower from your own fabrics. She will show you how to choose your fabrics, add detail to your flower using your photo as a reference and fabric paint, and finish your art quilt with her simple binding technique. Kit fee of $10 payable in class. This is a design class only; no sewing will be done in class.

#57: Rhapsody in Bloom

Suzanne has enjoyed working with art nouveau designs because of the graceful, flowing lines and interpretation of forms derived from nature. Enjoy appliqueing a floral block, learning methods for smoothing curved lines and using take-away applique for the multipieced flowers. The pattern (provided in class) makes a beautiful small wallhanging or is the perfect starting point for an art nouveau quilt. Every skill level. No sewing machine required.

#58: Voices of the Past

Working with my fabric lines (or any of the reproduction fabrics) and Voices of the Past II, you will create your treasured piece from the past using these reproduction fabrics. We will discuss pattern choices suitable for this period and will explore quick piecing options and techniques. Appliqué borders will be discussed. You should leave class with a plan for your own quilt and some finished blocks. We¹ll explore sashings and settings. Travels into the past visiting my book Voices of the Past II will inspire you to begin this project. Book required. Sewing machine required.

#59: Dancing Dots

Nancy loves making traditional quilts - with a new twist. In this class, Nancy will share her 'Curvelliqué' appliqué techniques using plastic templates and spray starch for flawless appliqué results. Class will encompass all aspects of invisible machine appliqué including template and pattern piece preparation, tips for laying out perfectly placed designs, and step-by-step instruction for using your sewing machine to achieve finished appliqués that truly look hand stitched. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 69" x 79". Sewing machine required. For machine appliqué: machine needs to be able to sew a blanket stitch or blind hem stitch; embroidery foot required.

#60: Mysterious Illusion Squared

Where is the block? Squares? Triangles? It is a mystery until you see Klaudeen’s blocks and discover the surprising and easy pieced elements. Learn squaring tricks to keep everything accurate as you progress. Sewing machine required.

#61: Sneaky Tips and Tricks of the Pros

Some things you just don't learn in a book! A humorous, yet informative lecture at how the pros get those quilts to lie flat, save time in quilt making, organize their stashes, and get inspiration for their work. This lecture gives you a delightful look at several professional teachers.

Menu: spinach quiche, mini country ham biscuits, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee, and tea. There will be veggie & fruit plate for anyone that cannot have the menu. Prior notification required.