41st Annual NQA Quilt Show
Columbus, Ohio — June 17-19, 2010
Full descriptions of all classes, workshops, lectures, and special events may be found in the Show Brochure.
Class descriptions, including photos of class projects, supply lists, and related information, are listed on the daily schedule pages.
Classes will be filled on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Confirmations will be mailed as registrations are received and processed. The show brochure contains most supply lists - note that some will be mailed and some ask you to contact the teacher. You are always welcome to check teachers' web sites. Note any kit fees. Also note which classes require you to bring your own machine (YM) or which have machines provided (M). Hand and design classes are indicated by (H) or (D). Levels indicate minimum skills necessary.
Class times:
Morning 8:30-11:30 A.M.
Afternoon 1:30-4:30 P.M.
Full day 8:30-11:30 A.M. + 1:30-4:30 P.M.
Classes: Friday, June 18
#600 2-DAY INTRO TO QUILT JUDGING (Part 2)
Klaudeen Hansen, Anita Shackelford Two-day class (Thurs and Fri) 8:30-11:30 A.M. + 1-5:30 P.M.
This 15-hour seminar presents an in-depth study of the judging process, including duties and responsibilities, ethics, specific criteria for evaluating workmanship and design, defining categories, and awards. Comment sheets, contracts, and other paperwork will be discussed, as well as the role of aides and scribes. This seminar will provide important information for those interested in judging, sponsoring, or working behind the scenes of a judged show.
*Please Note: This seminar is an education workshop separate from the NQA Judges' Certification Program. Although the seminar provides valuable information to those judges who plan to pursue certification, NQA judge's credentials are not earned with completion of this seminar nor is it required for certification.
Supplies: Note-taking materials; current resumé, including any quilt-related teaching or judging experience; 1 large and 2 small quilted pieces (wall quilts or garments) to be used in mock judging situation (bring quilts that are less than perfect...).
#701 MY STARS (M)
Sally Collins - Full day - Confident Beginner
This project combines 3" and 1-1/2" sawtooth stars with accuracy being the focus as students create double
half-square triangle units to create the block(s). Students can choose either one or both sizes, depending on their
skill level. Class time will be spent between lecture, explanation, demonstration and student sewing time. A handout
for the project is included.
Supplies: Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler (I use a 3" x 18" and a 4" sq. Omnigrid rulers that have a 1/8" continuous fine black line grid on them. Be sure to put something on the back that prevents slipping.); fabric scissors; long, fine pins (.4mm); fabric marker(s) you can see on your fabrics; notebook/pencil; 10" sq. fleece (to lay out pieces); seam ripper; basic sewing supplies; Fabric - Please use good quality 100% cotton. 6-1/2" sq. of several (7-10) different fabrics for the stars (Vary scale and contrast all fabrics with background); 1/4 yd. background; *1/4 yd. that compliments star fabrics with visual texture for side triangles and corners; *1/4 yd. border (I used a large floral that compliments my stars.) *Not needed for class but you can bring them. Note: If you are coming to class for the precision sewing instruction rather than the actual project, just bring a few fabrics that highly contrast with each other. Solids work well.
#702 DECORATIVE STITCH APPLIQUÉ (M)
Sarah Ann Smith - Full day - All levels
Make a small wallhanging or a selection of small blocks which take full advantage of all those decorative stitches on
the sewing machine. Using fusible appliqué and an assortment of as many threads as you care to bring and use,
you'll see how versatile a single leaf pattern can be! The stitches you use in this class can be adapted to your choice
of other appliqué methods. The project samples can be used for a quilt, a garment or home dec items.
Supplies: Glasses or reading glasses, if you use them! Ruler -- at least 12" long, 3" wide; Sewing machine needles; Scissors, thread snips, seam ripper; 18mm rotary cutter and mat (optional); Misty Fuse fusible web and parchment paper or press sheet (available from Sarah in class for a modest fee). For a 16-leaf sampler, a 21" square of solid-looking fabric or for individual blocks, 10-16 7" squares in a solid-ish fabric; For leaves, 3x6" of fabric for every two leaves -- so if you want to make 16 leaves, you'll need 12" x 15" or so. Contrasting fabric (about 8x8 inches) for stems. A selection of matching and contrasting threads -- bring more than you think you'll need! Freezer paper for templates and as a stabilizer. Lined paper to take notes, UN-lined paper for doodling and scribbling, pen and pencil for notes and for doodling; a sense of humor!
Contact Sarah (sarah@sarahannsmith.com) for a complete, annotated list.
#703 THOROUGHLY MODERN GENIUS (M) CLOSED
Linda Carlson - Full day - Experienced Beginner
Let my new sizzling 29-piece fabric collection bring out your hidden contemporary art skills with dazzlingly bright
colors and bold graphics. The quilt has optional areas for machine quilting, embroidery, plus hand or machine
appliqué. Enjoy the easy machine piecing techniques.
Kit fee $75. Includes the pattern, 13 yds. mostly pre-cut fabric for top, backing, and binding. Only 17 kits are available, so if students want one, contact Linda at ljcarlson@hughes.net or (573)581-8643 to reserve it.
Pattern fee $10 IF you wish to use your own fabrics. Contact Linda so she can send the yardages to pre-cut for class.
Supplies: Basic sewing supplies.
#704 ARC-I-TEXTURE WALLHANGING (YM) CLOSED
Carol Taylor - Full day - Confident Beginner
Create a small (15 x 15) unique quilt of your very own and learn something about composition, textures, and circular
quilting. This is a chance to use some of those fancy and unusual fabrics that you've been attracted to, but didn't know
how to use. Tame them by fusing, and learn to mix them with other textured-looking fabrics. Learn a bit about
composition and how to balance it with both color and size. Learn about fusing and how to finish your quilts with
facings as opposed to bindings. And Carol will also teach you how to quilt and couch those "perfect" circles that have
almost become a trademark on her quilts. You'll be thrilled with the resulting small quilt!
Supplies: Contact Carol ( ctquilts@rochester.rr.com) for a complete list with check off boxes and photos. This will make gathering your supplies easier.
#705 EXPANDED FREEHAND TECHNIQUES (M)
Linda Taylor - Full day - Intermediate
Getting bored with your meandering techniques? Then this is the class for you. Linda shows you how to catch the rhythm of quilting a lone star with only one start and stop; many more stippling and meandering patterns (including Linda's brand new fill-ins); a peacock fern medallion; additional freehand sashing ideas; and sensational new ideas from some of Linda's latest show quilts. You'll be proud to go home with proof of new ideas and what you can do!
Kit fee $25. Includes quilt prepared. stabilized and ready to quilt, thread, large drawing pad and pen, handout for class project, small scissors for cutting threads and book to go along with the class.
All Gammill longarm classes are hands-on; 2 students per head max.
#706 BIRDS IN THE AIR (M)
Sandy Turner - Full day - All levels
Have you bought some fabric that you just don't know what to do with? I have spent the last ten years answering the
question - I love the fabric, but what do I do with it? Use the traditional Birds in the Air block in combination with
the pictorial fabric of your choice and venture into the world of design! With the use of this quilt block and pictorial
fabric, you will be able to change a straight set square into an on-point square.
Supplies: 1-1/2 yards of your choice of pictorial fabric (lions, tigers, floral, Japanese style, etc); 1 yd. of accent fabric - choose a fabric that either matches the background of your pictorial or is least important in your pictorial (dark rather than light) Note: Figures in the pictorial should measure a minimum of 3" - larger is better than smaller); sewing machine, rotary cutter, mat, and ruler, 12-1/2" square ruler; White chalk marker; batting or flannel for design wall (40" x 60"); Painter's tape and straight pins; paper cutting scissors; thread to blend with your chosen fabrics; general sewing supplies.
#707 WINDING WAY or WHEELS OF MYSTERY (YM) CLOSED
Fran Kordek - Full day - Intermediate
Learn techniques to handle gently curved pieced seams. Class project will focus on the traditional 2-fabric layout
(choice of table runner or small wall hanging). Plenty of exciting design possibilities will be presented. Good piecing
skills are required.
Template fee $18.
Supplies: 1 yd. light fabric, 1 yd. dark fabric; Machine in good working order; Machine foot with an edge flange (piecing foot with flange, edging foot, edge stitching foot, or Curve Master foot; if unavailable, methods to mark the machine will be demonstrated); Stiletto; Rotary cutter (45 or 28mm) and mat; Thread for project.
#708 NEW YORK BEAUTY (YM)
Linda J. Hahn - Full day - All levels CLOSED
An "out of the box" construction method makes creating this block a piece of cake! Learn a super simple and quick
technique for paper piecing the arcs and then (here's the WOW) you'll learn how to set in the pie and background shapes
that will guarantee a perfect block on your first attempt! Handouts contain several layout options for you to choose
from (or you can design your own). Learn a unique way to audition quilting designs for this project.
Supplies: Basic quilting supplies; 8-1/2" or 9-1/2" ruler with a bias line (I use Omnigrid 9-1/2"); Cheap page protector; Dry erase marker; Pencil; Template plastic (to reinforce pattern pieces) and glue stick. Note: If you order the kit, you do not need the template plastic and glue stick. Fabric: The following is for ONE block - please bring enough for 6-9 blocks. 8" square (for background and pie shapes to mix and match); (6) 3" x 4" rectangles for background spires; (5) 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" rectangles for spires (points) Optional: Students may pre-order a kit which contains custom-made acrylic templates, paper piecing pattern and EQ paper for $15.00 (includes shipping). The EQ paper does not require removal. Please pre-order directly from instructor no later than May 17 to allow printing your paper foundations before class. Instructor will have regular paper foundations available in class (which will need to be removed). To order, email instructor at lawnquilt@aol.com.
#709 DOODLE IN REVERSE (H)
Teri Henderson Tope - Full day - All levels
Create this beautiful wall hanging and learn this unique dimensional look and classic technique! With Teri's method,
the intricate hand appliqué design is made fast and easy. The secret is to use large pieces of background fabric
underneath the appliqué design for easier handling. Tiny seam allowances are a thing of the past! Beginners who
love the look of appliqué can easily master this useful technique.
Supplies: Light box, Appliqué scissors; #10 appliqué needles; Thread to match background fabric (DMC 50 weight cotton); Thread to baste; 3/4" glass head pins; Small iron and pressing mat (opt.); Fabric marker (I use archival quality gel pens that match appliqué fabric, please test to insure visibility on your background fabric before class); Fabrics - Washed and pressed - 1 yd background (brown batik shown in sample) cut into a 30"x30" square; 1/2 yd binding and appliqué (lime green in sample); Assorted fat quarters for appliqué (have fun with these) - purple, orange, yellow, white, greens.
#710 HAND PIECED LEMOYNE STARS (H)
Jo Morton - Full day - Beginner
Stitch a piece of history using this early LeMoyne Star block, dating to the early 1800's. Delight in the
time-honored tradition of handwork which includes making accurate templates and 'no knot' hand piecing. Pressing tips
are given. Machine sewing directions given for the Sawtooth borders and setting. These techniques are perfect for
take-along projects.
Supplies: Basic sewing supplies; Scissors, pins and thimble, needle threader; Ott light (opt.); Mechanical lead pencil (I like a .9 mm - it is fatter but it glides over the fabric weave nicely), Clover Fine White marking pen, item #517 for dark fabrics; Rotary cutter, small ruler (4" x 4" or 6"x6" is nice), a small mat 12" x 18" is good; Thread - neutral color like tan or taupe, suggest Presencia or Aurifil 50 wt.; Opt - Thread Heaven, silicone thread conditioner. Fabrics: (I prefer to use pre-washed fabrics for handwork). 3 different blues for star piecing - (4) 2" x 12" lengthwise strips; 5 different browns or tan for star piecing - (6) 2" x 12" lengthwise strips; 2 different backgrounds (Toast fabric line used) - one FQ of stripe, one Fat eighth of 2nd choice; Sweet sixteen of blue print for alternate block; blue/brown wavy stripe for HST borders - FQ Blue print for alternate block - sweet sixteen FQ for Single Fold Binding - probably the same blue/brown wavy stripe; Backing - 5/8 yd from 'Toast' used; Batting - 100% cotton - Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon recommended for vintage appeal for either hand or machine quilting (can be obtained later). Or substitute colors to your liking.
#711 OUT OF THE BLOCKS QUILT DESIGN (D) CLOSED
Wendy Butler Berns - Full day - All levels
Exploring the many elements of design requires the opportunity to play in an encouraging and relaxed environment
without committing to yet another unfinished quilt project. This workshop covers the basic aspects of design through
discussion, viewing photos and slides, and hands-on exercises. With no sewing and using 'mini measurements,' students
can create one or more small original block designs.
Supplies: Required - Pencil and notepad for notes; Fine tip permanent pen; Several sharpened pencils; Some newsprint or typing paper for doodling initial designs; Clear rotary ruler at least 3" x 12"; Basic box of colored pencils; Scotch tape; Tracing paper; Graph paper; 2-3 glue sticks; Soap slivers or chalk pencil for marking on dark fabric; Plastic template material, tag board, poster board, or empty cereal box for creating templates; Several small zip lock bags for storing items; Paper scissors; Fabric scissors; 1/2 yd muslin or other foundation fabric; 1/2 yd (approx. 18" x 36") of black felt and/ or Warm and Natural batting; A variety of fabric scraps for use in gluing original block project - remember value rule: lights, mediums, darks plus - various scale prints (small, medium, large), plaids, stripes, theme fabric, favorite fabrics, batiks, hand dyed; Bring fabric in these approximate quantities: fat eighths, fat quarters, large scraps or strips of fabric approximately 3" wide (at least 3 to 4 fabrics of each value) l. lights 2. medium lights 3. mediums 4. medium darks 5. Darks **students can also share and trade fabric scraps and strips if they wish. Optional - Graphite pencils of various hardness used for shading in designs; 1/2 - 1 yard of fusible web and iron; small cutting board/rotary cutter; small design wall (approx 2 feet x 2 feet) foam core covered with flannel or felt.
#712 DUTCH TULIP WREATH - APPLIQUÉ (H)
Becky Goldsmith - Full day - All levels
You will love learning the fine art of hand appliqué in this class for all quilters.
Please see www.pieceocake.com/ClassInfo/beckyclasses-02.html and scroll down to Dutch Tulip Wreath under How Do You Do That.
Supplies: Book - (I recommend this book but it is not required for class.) The New Appliqué Sampler by Piece O' Cake Designs. Fabric - Pre-wash all fabric before class. It appliqués better! Background - 1 square 12" x 12" to be used as background; Appliqué - Bring scraps of fabric that are at least 6" x 6" square for one stem, one leaf, a tulip, and a circle. Bring more fabric if you would like to have more color choices. Supplies - Small, sharp, paper scissors; Small, sharp, fabric scissors; An ultra fine point Sharpie marker; (1) 10" x 10" square of clear upholstery vinyl in a medium weight. Keep the tissue paper that comes with the vinyl; (1) sheet of clear, heavy weight, self-adhesive laminate - available at most office supply stores or on our website (pieceocake.com). Get the single-sided sheets, not the 2-sided pouches - avoid repositionable laminate; I will supply you with 2 needles and some 1/2" sequin pins. You will need more pins. I prefer 1/2" sequin pins for pinning appliqué; I will have some Superior Masterpiece 100% cotton thread for you to sew with in class. If you would like to bring thread from home to use in class, I recommend these 100% cotton threads: Superior Masterpiece, Aurifil 50 weight, Mettler 60 wt., DMC 50 wt machine embroidery thread, or YLI Soft Touch cotton. All are fine, strong, 2-ply threads; White Chalk Pencil (I like the General's charcoal pencil in white); A General's Sketch & Wash pencil OR a Quilter's Ultimate Mechanical Pencil; A sandpaper board or a sheet of fine grain sandpaper if you don't have a board; Baggies for your templates; (Opt.) - A light and an extension cord. (Opt.) - Many people find that appliqué is easier if they have a pillow in their lap to rest their forearms on. It's a good idea to bring a pillow to class for this purpose.
#713 SMASHING SETTINGS FOR SAMPLER BLOCKS (D)
Margaret Miller - Full day - Advanced Beginner
Make way for the Sampler Quilts of the 21st Century!! No more "3 blocks by 4 rows" with three strips of fabric
"holding them in!!" With design approaches simple enough for advanced beginners, you can make quilts look complex using
strip piecing, refreshing seam angles, and variegated fabrics. With my non-threatening template system and a few color
guidelines, you'll never think about sampler quilts in quite the same way again!
Supplies: Copy of book Smashing Sets: Exciting Ways to Arrange Quilt Blocks (available from your local quilt shop or from the author); Pencils, sharpener, eraser; flat rulers (one long, one short are handy) not Plexiglas straightedges, because they cast a shadow on the paper; Graph Paper - 8 squares per inch preferable, cross section pad. If you can't find 8 squares/inch, bring whatever graph paper you have; Tracing paper - pad or roll; Glue stick, scotch tape; Scissors for paper and rotary cutter with blade too dull to cut fabric; Rotary cutting mat; Plexiglas straightedge - 3" x 18"; 1-1/2 yds fuzzy surface fabric (cotton quilt batting or flannel-backed tablecloth are best ) to display blocks on the wall; WIDE masking tape to adhere design surface to wall; Optional but recommended - Desk lamp; Cushion or pillow for your chair to raise you to a good working height; IF you have a set of quilt blocks at home you've never set together, bring them. Having quilt blocks to see out of the corner of your eye sometimes makes the design exercises more tangible. If you don't have a set of blocks, perhaps a quilting friend does. It doesn't matter if the blocks are not all the same size, or the same design, or even the same color strategy!
#714 BEADING BASICS AND BEYOND (H) CLOSED
Mary Stori - Full day - All levels
This workshop introduces effective beading techniques with practical applications for quilts and garments. Mary
offers an in-depth discussion about beads - care, storage, equipment needs, and stabilizing methods. In the morning,
create a reference sampler as you learn basic bead stitch, straight and curve line beading, scatter stitching, and the
lazy stitch. Also learn to attach beads, charms, buttons, trinkets, and unusual objects. The afternoon focuses on
creative edging techniques to decorate quilt bindings, borders, blocks, or outline appliqué motifs with beads!!
These bead accents will provide a gently framed or highly dramatic effect to quilts of all construction styles. This
class features live video projection!
Kit fee $10. Contains the beads, embellishment items and beading thread. Supplies: An 8" or 10" wooden embroidery hoop and muslin to fit hoop. An inexpensive hoop will do if you want to keep your sampler in the hoop permanently as a reference or substitute an 11" PVC quilting frame if you already own one;. Make and bring a 14" x 6" rectangular mock "quilt" using a solid light-colored fabric (like muslin) for the body of the quilt and the binding. Please bind using the double fold method, with mitered corners. Hand sew the binding to the backing using a blind or appliqué stitch (rather than machine stitching) to make the beading easier to accomplish. The binding on the top should measure no less than 3/8" wide - measured from seam line to folded edge. You don't need to make an actual quilt - a "hot pad" type will do. Minimal machine quilting to hold the layers together is sufficient. A solid, light-colored fabric (like muslin) for both the body of quilt and binding will be easier to work with during this learning process. This item can be purchased in class for $6.00 if you'd rather not make one; needles - a size 10 or 11 quilting between (or the smallest size YOU can thread) and a size 10 or 11 appliqué needle (also known as Sharps or Straw Needles); small ruler - 6" long x 1" wide is adequate; 3 straight pins; small shallow dish for beads - avoid plastic if possible; small scissors that are sharp to the point or thread clips; pencil or fine-line permanent pen to write notes on your samplers; Ott light and extension cord (opt.).
#715 FLORAL DELIGHT (H) CLOSED
Linda M. Poole - Full day - All levels
Learn how to "easily" break down appliqué pieces to create this delightful vase of floral delights. Everything
is appliquéd in your hands before sewing them to the background. The nice thing about this technique is that you
can take it anywhere to work on.
Kit fee $15. Includes freezer paper patterns with pre-drawn designs; step by step photo instructions; appliqué needle; water soluble glue stick; photograph of Floral Delight; project bag; specialty toothpicks; bias tape for your stems.
Supplies: BSS; small trash bag; Fabric - pre-wash all: (16) 4.5" squares (Asst. VERY light blue or your choice for background); Flowers - 4 Asst. fat 1/8s or large scraps; Leaves: 2 Fat 1/8's of green; Vase - (3) 8" x 8" squares; thread to match your fabric; moist washcloth inside of plastic baggie.
#721 THREAD PAINTING SIMPLE FLOWERS (M)
Nancy Prince - Morning - All levels CLOSED
In this fun and easy workshop you'll have fun playing with thread and discover how easy it is to blend thread. You
will discover how to coax a straight or zigzag stitch to do the work for you. This is a great project for those that
haven't tried thread painting before. Simple, quick and easy to master!
Kit fee $2.50 for preprinted designs and stabilizer.
Supplies: Thread Painting Thread - 40 weight rayon or polyester; Petals - Medium dark, medium and light pink (all in the same color family), light yellow, off white, medium gray; Petal center - Medium green, bright gold, light yellow; Stems and leaves - Dark olive, medium olive, dark cranberry; Clear invisible thread (available for purchase in workshop); Bring additional rayon or polyester threads in greens, pink, yellow, white and gold in your stash; 6" wooden or plastic machine embroidery hoop (available for purchase in workshop); Basic sewing supplies - scissors, 80/12 machine needles, tweezers, etc.; Black permanent ultra fine point marker.
Please see fully annotated supply list at www.nancyprince.com.
#722 HAND PIECING: THE LOST ART (H)
Donna Lynn Thomas - Morning - Beginner
We have jettisoned an entire library of beautiful old blocks if we depend entirely on rotary cutting to produce them. Many of those old blocks simply cannot be rotary cut and so we ignore them. What a shame! In this class, students will learn how to use finished size templates to cut oddly shaped block pieces and hand piece them. Donna will help you regain the portability of piecework and the pleasure in the process of hand piecing that our foremothers enjoyed. No longer tied exclusively to the sewing room or sewing machine, students will learn a lot of lost skills.
Kit fee $10. Includes all fabric and supplies except for fabric shears and silk pins, which the student must supply.
#723 FREE-FEELING FUN DRAFTING FRENZY (D) CLOSED
Karen Kay Buckley - Morning - All levels
And you thought drafting was difficult! After this class you will feel comfortable drafting your own patterns. The
freedom to draft your own patterns will open a lot of opportunities for you. We will draft 10 different pieced blocks
during class. Came have a really fun and motivating time!
Kit fee $10. Includes drafting paper.
Supplies: Plastic ruler. Bring all the sizes you have! 12" x 12" or larger plastic ruler square; Right angle triangle, at least 12" in length on one side, clear or frosted plastic recommended. (Art supply stores or office supply stores); Rotary cutting board (provides a smooth surface on which to draw); Eraser; Masking tape or repositionable tape; Colored pencils-three different colors; Mechanical pencil; protractor.
#731 THE FOUNDATION PIECED QUILT (M)
Holice Turnbow - Afternoon - Beginner
Foundation piecing is not new to quilt making. It was a popular design for the Victorian Crazy Quilts or string quilts during the last century. This quilt is constructed on a fabric foundation. The use of exciting fabrics makes for a wonderful quilt. Students will use Foundation by the Yard panels and a graduated color palette of fabric. A sufficient amount of the piecing will be completed in class with the remaining to be completed at home. Finishing techniques will be described with samples for inspection.
Kit fee $18. Includes panel and fabrics. Supplies: Basic sewing supplies.
#732 LOW TECH HAND APPLIQUÉ (H) CLOSED
Donna Lynn Thomas - Afternoon - Beginner
Learn simple, old-fashioned appliqué skills that require no papers, no glues, no irons - just you, your needles, threads and fabrics. This is NOT needle turn appliqué. These skills are very portable and simple to do.
Kit fee $10 includes all supplies except for fabric shears and silk pins, which students must supply.
#733 CJ TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
NQA Judges - Afternoon - All levels
A panel of NQA Certified Judges will share lots of ideas for creating better, maybe even prize-winning quilts. Come see the quilts close up, ask questions, and soak up their expertise.
Supplies: Note taking materials.