I am excited to be teaching three workshops this June at Quilt Canada 2022.
The Canadian Quilters Association / Courtepoints Canadiennes is our Canadian National Guild.
Quilt Canada is the CQA National Conference and Juried Quilt Show.
This event takes place each year and alternates locations between the East and West.
Our previous two conferences have been held virtually due to Covid19 restrictions so we are very excited to get "Reconnected" with this In Person event at the Vancouver Convention Centre East in beautiful Vancouver British Columbia!
My classes are all designed to help you learn and improve at Free Motion Quilting on a domestic sewing machine.
“The Magic of Thread Painting”
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| "The Magic of Thread Painting" |
Thursday June 16' 2022, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Students will learn, the use of fusible web appliqué as a base for thread painting, thread painting without appliqué, correct layering and stabilization, what sewing machine needles and feet to use, how your thread choices effect visual texture plus several free motion thread painting techniques including straight stitch brush strokes, side motion zig zag, slanted zig zag, free motion satin stitch and how to create a blended color palette with multiple threads.
Sewing machines provided.
Kit purchased at start of class includes all supplies so all you need to do is relax and have fun!
“Free Motion Quilting with Stencils”
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| "Free Motion Quilting with Stencils" |
Friday June 17' 2022 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Quilting stencils for free motion quilting are available in a wealth of shapes and styles from traditional to modern, complex feather designs, playful children’s designs, blocks, borders corners and more.
Come and learn how to work with stencils to add fabulous detailed free motion quilting to all of your projects.
Students will learn how to mark their pabric using a variety of marking tools, how to follow a drawn line with smooth, even stitching when Free Motion Quilting and how to create a variety of designs from each stencil.
Sewing machines provided.
Kit purchased at start of class includes all supplies needed for a relaxed learning experience.
I will have a selection of additional stencils available for purchase at the end of class.
“Inspired Free Motion Quilting”
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| "Inspired Free Motion Quilting" |
Saturday June 18, 8:30 to 4:00
Students will learn a variety of techniques including how to divide negative space for striking detail, walking foot quilting, how to combine the use of stencils with other forms of machine quilting and how to use a variety of free motion fill designs to create a beautiful designer table runner.
For added fun I have chosen four of my most popular (as voted on social media) free motion quilting designs for you to stitch.
Brocade, A Spring Fling, Fireflies and Fantasy Forest each highlight a different way to connect design elements with emphasis on fluid hand movements and how to achieve balanced machine tension.
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| A close up of "Fantasy Forest", "Fireflies" and "A Spring Fling" |
Sewing machines provided.
All skill levels welcome.
Yes you can !
For further information and to register click on the link below.
I look forward to seeing you there.
