Workshops {1 day} (7
hours)
 Child's Play (2007)
This workshop shows an easy way how to inset blocks into a background with a random placement. Fun blocks or great fabric squares can be used in class to make a table runner or wall hanging.
 Freedom (2006)
This workshop explores the freedom of curved piecing without rulers and piecing without a 1/4" seam. A great way to create landscape scenes or contemporary quilts, or add a different style of border to a more traditional block - many applications - lots of fun. My sample was made using a large range of Guatemalan and commercial fabrics, however I have created a simpler format for the workshop, enabling students to learn the techniqhes and ofetn a complete quilt top is made in class.
Freedom Quilting (2006)
This workshop teaches the style of quilting I used on my freedom quilt. I have found that students have been able to learn this method easier than regular free motion and although this style is not suited to all quilts, it can add texture and interest and helps students build their confidence. A fun day creating on a blank canvas.
Heather's Fancy (2006)
This quick quilt is made with only two fabrics - a main that is perfect for special prints like Japanese styles - plus there is a dark and light print to compliment it. The layout styles are many, and for students to get help with these this can be taken as a two day class. Suited to all skill levels.
Double the Fun (2005)
 This workshop uses a quilt-as-you-go technique to make a fun table centre. Great for featuring two themes- e.g.Xmas one side, every day the other. Suited to all skill levels. In & out binding also shown.
Star
Bright
 Create
a wall hanging or centre medallion for
a larger quilt. This workshop uses rotary
cutter techniques including angles and
as you make the eight point star, learn
the skill of handling the bias seams and
setting the corners. Design suits colour
bar
fabrics, 2 colours only or even scraps.
Quilt
Before you Appliqué
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“Buttons the clown”
 In
this workshop have fun creating
a wall hanging – great for
a child’s room, using the
quick machine method of appliqué.
At home apply this fun technique
to make whole quilts and garments
or to enhance a pieced quilt,
or to even add more interest to
an already finished quilt by applying
more appliqué.
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“Crazy Hearts” or
“Crazy Tea Party”
Using the quick machine method
of appliqué, whilst also
including embellishment both with
machine and by hand to add interest
to the wall hanging. A great gift
idea.
Echo
Star
 A
cushion block or wall hanging that can
also be repeated for a larger quilt. This
workshop uses rotary cutting techniques
creating a star within a star design.
Suitable for those new to rotary cutting
and quilt making.
Interlocking
Pin Wheel
 This
is a workshop featuring mitred corners
, and is designed for rotary cutting.
In class make a pieced cushion size block
or wall hanging where pin wheels rotate
around the block. Repeat the design for
an interesting quilt. Some piecing knowledge
best for this design, but not essential.
Bargello
 Learn
the basics of this creative wave design
where each quilt looks different. Make
a wall hanging size piece of bargello
in this workshop and complete it for the
wall, or include it in a jacket or bag,
or expand on the design later and turn
it into a larger dramatic quilt. Pre cutting
required.
Basic
Log Cabin
This workshop teaches the speed piecing
technique to create a traditional log
cabin quilt. A cot size top can be achieved
in class, or make more blocks at home
for a larger quilt. Fabric quantities
are given for several sizes. Different
settings are discussed and different quilting
options.
Double
or Triple Irish Chain
 A
traditional quilt made using strip piecing.
Fabric quantities for several sizes is
given, so you can choose the size of project
you want to make. This design can be left
plain, feature quilting in the plain sections
or enhanced with appliqué when
pieced for a different look.
Foundation
Piecing
  Learn
the accurate method of foundation piecing
starting with simple designs and working
to more complex. At home turn your work
into a bag or machine cover, or make quilt
labels, or small quilts etc. This technique
has many applications for small or large
quilt designs and different types of foundations
will be discussed.
Borders,
Bindings and Finishes
This workshop is designed around samples
of basic border techniques, and then covers
the various basic binding methods finishing
by hand or machine to help overcome fluted
edges and empty bindings. The workshop
covers rod pockets, tabs and labels and
is designed to help students finish their
quilts with confidence. A great class
for those who are self taught, or simply
a refresher for others who would like
to improve their quilt finishes. In class
work on sample pieces.
Stained
glass by Machine
 This
workshop is designed for those people
who like the stained glass effect but
prefer the faster results of machine work.
A small size sample is worked on in class.
Use my designs, or bring a small one of
your own.
Random
Piecing
Get out the scrap box, even the smallest
odd shaped pieces are great for this fun
workshop. Choose from many gift sized
projects to make in the workshop. Create
something practical from very little –
no skills required, no planning –
have fun creating your own fabrics from
scraps.
Double Image
(2 sizes available)
This is a machine pieced workshop designed
to create a wall hanging or small quilt
in a ‘quilt as you go’ method.
There is no extra quilting needed in this
project and when each completed block
has been joined the project is ready for
binding. The centre squares are set in
twisted layers to form the block. The
centre can be a feature piece to display
cross stitch, appliqué, crazy patch,
signatures, photos or special themes,
or the whole block chosen to give a different
theme to each side of the quilt. The finished
project size will depend on size and number
of blocks chosen.
Both of these sizes are available as patterns
also.
Aunt Sukey's Choice
 This
is a great quilt top to make using an
"old favourite" block called
Aunt Sukey's Choice, and is a great design
for a scrap look, or a single colour theme
using different values. Make a smaller
project like a table runner for Xmas.
The workshop has pre cutting requirements
to enable a greater amount to be achieved
in class.
True
Lover’s Knot
 This
is a workshop that concentrates on the
techniques of sewing simple curved seams
by hand. Extra blocks such as Drunkard's
Path and Orange Peel can be made using
this technique. Enjoy the relaxed nature
of this project as you make the quilt
or learn the technique only on a block
– it is up to you.
My Hearts in the
cabin
 This
wall hanging features cornered log cabin
blocks which can have a dimensional or
flat look depending on the method you
chose. The blocks create a frame for a
central design of your choice – I
have a celtic style heart design, you
may prefer a different appliqué.
A larger quilt can be made using this
technique, however requirements are for
small size only, which is achievable in
a one day workshop.
Quilt-as-you-go
Construction techniques
This workshop explores 6 different ways
that pre-quilted sections can be joined
to make a larger quilt. Both hand and
machine techniques are covered, and students
work on a sample of each method in class.
Seminole Patchwork
 Seminole
is a series of bands of fabric of different
conformations that are cut and repositioned
to create many interesting designs by
varying the number and widths of the strips
and the angle and widths of offset positions
when joining. Using these techniques try
different small sections and turn them
into a sampler collection in a folder,
a strip sampler quilt or use them in gift
ideas – towel decoration, ruler bag,
needle holder.
Miniature-
Schoolhouse Garden
 This
workshop covers foundation piecing and
hand or machine piecing of miniature blocks,
plus buttonhole appliqué and folded
flowers. This workshop is suitable for
all skill levels.
Framed in Celtic
 Make
a cushion block in a Celtic design from
one of two designs available. This class
shows how to transfer designs, create
the bias using several options, allowing
a multi-coloured fabric to create interesting
effects. The class covers how to form
the Celtic designs and an appliqué
design is then placed in the centre of
the framing.
Basic
Machine Quilting
This
workshop takes you through the marking
procedures, sandwiching the quilt, then
on to machine guided quilting. By the
end of the lesson you are starting on
free motion quilting including stippling.
Re-Cut Diamonds
 In
this workshop we create some pieced diamonds
then re-cut them to create different patterns
of colour. More than one size option is
given for fabric selection and to allow
for different skill levels. You may prefer
to make a smaller wall hanging in Xmas
colours or a larger table cloth or make
this as a medallion in a larger quilt.
The final shape can be hexagonal or add
to it to make a square or rectangle quilt.
The smaller size very achievable in workshop
time.
Carnival of Colour
  This
workshop shows how to make a pinwheel
style block for a very quick quilt. It
can be multi-coloured in each pinwheel,
or an individual colour in each pinwheel,
or simply make a 2 colour quilt where
all the pinwheels are the same. The blocks
are 15”, so the quilt grows quickly.
A great design for children or adults,
and great for gifts. Requirements are
for several sizes to suit your needs.
Quilt top only.
Migrating Geese
In a one day lesson, learn how to draw
your own geese block with varying size
and direction of the geese in the design,
then learn how to piece into a background.
We make one block in class that can be
a table mat, cushion block, or part of
a larger project. This block can have
a plain background or learn the extra
technique with the strip background.
Conquering Curves:
 This
workshop is a one day workshop designed
around the technique of piecing curves
accurately using freezer paper techniques.
Create your own repeat block design or
bag, or use mine. This method can be used
in such things as landscapes, abstract
designs or more specific shapes e.g. flowers
etc. Combinations with other techniques
e.g.. Strip or crazy piecing, can create
interesting secondary patterns or backgrounds
for appliqué.
Geese over Fields
 This
quilt is a combination of design and is
best used as an option when Migrating
Geese & Conquering Curves combine
as a 2 day workshop, as it covers all
aspects of both classes.
Beyond
the Stars
 This
workshop features the Ohio star set with
two different coloured chains across a
multicoloured background. The background
could be washed from dark to light, or
use as a mottled effect. Skills in cutting
& machine piecing. Quilt top only.
Strippy
stars
 This
workshop uses the kaleido ruler to create
striped and plain units that make up different
patterns such as the star sample. It is
a fun workshop that you can plan your
colours for, or simply use a little more
of that stash and have a great scrap look
with only 1 plain colour. Machine piecing
– a little previous piecing experience
is best.
Cart Wheels
 This
is a quick project using machine piecing
and appliqué. The end result can
vary with different arrangements of blocks,
and is a fun quilt in scraps or a set
colour plan. For those with fancy machine
stitches, you may prefer to add some of
these. The wheels have different centers
and backgrounds to add a lot of movement.
Fast Floating Four-Patch
 This
is a workshop that takes the maths out
of creating on point squares that float
on each layer of background. A fun block
to make using scraps, or choose a set
colour scheme – looks great either
way. The quilt also covers a pieced sashing
option and different block sizes will
be discussed.
Jacob’s
Ladder Quillow
 Requirements
are given for a single bed or large lap
size quillow, and the workshop covers
the construction of the traditional block
design and pillow section. A great design
for men and boys made in bold colours
or equally as effective in soft feminine
colours. A great idea for guest rooms
or travelling. A workshop using rotary
cutting skills and different piecing methods.
Spider
Web Quilt
 This
workshop is another favourite for scraps
in strips and has been finished with an
appliqué vine. The whole top will
not be made in the workshop, but you will
be well on the way and can add to it as
time permits (or as you acquire more scraps)
at home. This workshop is suited to all
skill levels.
Scrappy Kaleidoscope
 This
fun block is a great way to use odd size
pieces from your scrap box to create a
colourful quilt. Make blocks as you get
more scraps, then later complete the quilt.
Learn different ways to change the quilt
by introducing plain fabrics for stars.
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