Workshops {2 days}

  Celestial Hearts (2007)

This is another workshop that uses scraps and a great one to work with the 5" squares many have collected in their stash.

  You Brighten My Day (2007)

This workshop uses all the "ugly" fabrics we have left in our stash.and is a fun day making a block based on a nine patch and a single fabric to bring it all together.

Lone Star

This workshop teaches the strip piecing method for making the lone star, which can be used as a wall hanging or as a medallion for a larger quilt. Fat Quarters of fabric are used, and different sized star options are given. Gain confidence with Rotary cutter work using angles bias seams and matching points. This workshop also covers the machine appliqué for added interest.

Changing Places*

This workshop is based around a more advanced piecing block, however the workshop has been developed to allow each student to make their own design of quilt, working with the common centre block in various ways. Each person is able to decide on the degree of difficulty they would like to attempt, then select border and unit designs from several different options given, to create their own look.

Two size variations are also provided, each with a different set of options. Border fabrics and printed squares are used in one variation, keeping the design simple for newer quilters, whereas other variations include foundation piecing, curved features, appliqué and several piecing techniques. More details about selection appear on requirements list.

With lots of variation in skill levels, this workshop is suited to all from beginner to more advanced workers.

Pinwheel Quillow

Another practical quilt that converts to a pillow. This one is great for scraps, two colours or a varied colour scheme. A quick block construction using rotary cutting and great for the angler tool. Make from cot to single size.

Diamond Log Cabin

Using different size logs create a hexagonal tablecloth or quilt where the design features a central star or circle design (depending on fabric choice and layout) inside a star inside the hexagon. This can create a dramatic look using graduating tones or a more subtle finish with less fabrics. Learn more about your rulers with rotary cutting skills using angles as a major part of this workshop.

Christmas Tree Skirt (or circular quilt)
This workshop features the wedge ruler to create a circular design quilt, with borders that chevron around . Make a wall hanging for above a door or sideboard. Find out that circle quilts can be fun, and not as daunting as they may seem.

Miniature Madness I

This little sampler quilt will allow you to try several patterns, in the one quilt: Stars, flying geese, basket, log cabin, mariner's compass, and more during the workshop. More advanced skill level for this one.

Snail Trail Through the Garden

This square quilt could be a wall hanging, a table cloth or the centre of a larger quilt. Both foundation piecing and quick dresden flowers are used in this project, with pre cutting to enable a quick start to construction.

A Slice of Tradition

This workshop is a two day designing class starting with traditional block designs. Each student will be creating his/her own new block or blocks, with the help of mirrors, and taking different segments from the original design. Patterns are created, then each student will design and start to make a medallion or small quilt. The quantities listed in requirements should give each person scope to design freely and have plenty of variety in their design.

Rosewood Garden

This is a two or three day workshop, best spaced by a couple of weeks. The lessons are hand and machine work and the project covers different methods of appliqué as we make garden style blocks, butterfly, bird house etc. The project also covers rotary cutting and machine work, sashings, borders,. As a three day class it would also include basic quilting and finishing techniques.

Go with the Flow

This workshop is designed around a repeat hexagonal block. We use five fabrics or 1 central fabric and four colour sets of scraps. The quilt can be made to suit any size and looks good bound as it is or add some borders to give extra effect. More advanced skill levels – machine work. Quilt top only.

Triangle Magic

This quilt has a centre designed around a simple pieced unit that has many different arrangements. The centre can be a square or rectangle. By adding borders we have a lap, or single quilt to suit individual needs. Finish at home with borders of a single fabric or pieced to add a different dimension. Perhaps later add some appliqué to give it your own touch. Suit all skill levels – machine work. Quilt top only.

Purple Haze

This quilt is suitable for new patch-workers and covers cutting techniques, a small section of foundation, flip & sew and general piecing skills to produce a small quilt with central house block with several borders.