41st Annual NQA Quilt Show

Nancy Prince - Full day - All levels

Using my anyone-can-do-it approach, you will learn how simple thread painting is. A zigzag or straight stitch are the only stitches necessary to create amazing thread painted designs. No artistic skill is needed so come join us for a day Full of fun. Simple designs have been selected to boost your confidence right away.

Supplies: Please see www.nancyprince.com/Workshops_Lectures.html

Sarah Ann Smith - Full day - All levels

Machine quilting is fun, and it is more than using your machine to stitch your quilt sandwich together. The first part of the day is lecture to learn what you need to know for hassle-free machine quilting. Later in the morning begin the day's practice using the walking foot and the free-motion (darning) foot to quilt a sampler of patterns.

Supplies: Glasses or reading glasses, if you use them! Comfortable clothing; Marking tool(s) - bring what you have; Safety pins for basting your quilt sandwich, if you have them (if not, use straight pins for the class); Ruler - at least 12" long, 3" wide; Sewing machine needles - Topstitch needles are best - sizes 10, 12 or 14; Scissors, thread snips, seam ripper; Gloves - optional, but recommended. My favorite thing for quilting is Machingers gloves. 4 pieces of white or light-colored fabric 18 x 18 inches; 2 pieces of cotton or cotton-blend batting 18x18 inches; 3 or 4 spools of cotton or polyester thread - two spools should provide high contrast to each other and to your top fabric; one spool to match the backing fabric (use a good thread such as Mettler or Superior); 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 Fuller, annotated list.

Linda Carlson - Full day - Intermediate

Create the background first! Machine piece a simple 40-inch square batik background with borders that will provide a beautiful, graphic canvas for an elegant appliqué in the foreground. Easy rotary cutting, machine-piecing techniques and needleturn hand appliqué are taught. Choose one of two circular Scherenschnitte silhouettes to create in class on the straight set only.

Supplies: Rotary cutter with new blade and medium size mat; (1)18 inch sq. freezer paper, thread color to match appliqué silhouette; a neutral color thread for piecing top background; paper and fabric scissors; a no-smudge fabric marker or purchase available in class; appliqué needle or purchase available in class. Fabrics for top -(1) generous 1/2 yd. each of (3) batik prints of same color and value, i.e. 3 medium reds, 3 light blues or 3 medium dark greens, etc. Prior to class, pre-cut 3 strips of each print 5-1/2 inches wide x 24 inches long on cross grain. (Remnants to be used for corners and binding.); (1) 27 inch square either very dark OR very bright batik print for silhouette; (1) 1 yd. batik print for borders. Pre-cut (4) 5-1/2 inches wide x 30-1/2 inches long; (1) 3/4 yd. batik print for serpentine vine and leaves.

Carol Taylor - Full day - Confident Beginner

If you have not had a chance to take Carol's free motion stitching class, do try to sign up as it continues to fill each time it is offered. Everyone wants to be able to machine quilt and get things done more quickly! Carol will teach 16 quilting design patterns for you to try and go over many of the techniques in the various books teaching free motion quilting. This is a hands-on class to learn and practice these fast new ways of quilting and embellishing your quilts by machine. We will spend time discussing which threads to use where and learn to do decorative stitching with those metallic and rayon threads! Machines need only have a straight stitch to do these designs. Even students who've had very little quilting experience have been successful using these methods. You'll be able to give your quilts a unique flavor, style, and sparkle in no time using these methods!

Supplies: Contact Carol (ctquilts@rochester.rr.com) for a complete list with check off boxes and photos. This will make gathering your supplies easier.

Fran Kordek - Full day - All levels

Think spring and make this Iris panel (14" x 28") using fabric fusing and purchased bias tape. A Full size pattern and a double needle machine technique that applies bias and quilts in one step all simplify the project.

Pattern fee $6. Supplies: Sewing machine in good working order; 4 mm double needle (zigzag machines that thread from front to back will accommodate double needles); extra bobbins; scissors for paper and fabric; Pencils; Marker appropriate for background fabric; Pins; Seam ripper; Iron and ironing surface; Black thread; Walking foot (optional); Fabrics: 1/4" double fold black bias tape - two 4 yd packages (fusible bias is not recommended); Low loft batting (Warm and Natural or similar type) two pieces needed for the wall hanging: one 9" x 22" for stained glass panel, one 16" x 30" for wall hanging; (3/4 yd of 45" batting is sufficient for one small wall hanging); Wonder Under or similar light weight paper backed fusible - 1/4 yd; Backing - two pieces needed for each wall hanging: one 9" x 22" for stained glass area (not visible in finished item; may be muslin), one 16" x 30" for wall hanging (1/2 yd); Borders - 3/8 yd; Background - 1/4yd; Binding - 1/4yd; Leaves - 1/8 yd; Stems - 1/8 yd (Check both sides of fabric; one fabric may serve for leaves and stems; 1/8 yd of such fabric is enough); Main Iris color - 4" x 10" or 1/8 yd; Accent Iris color - 4" x 6" or 1/8 yd.

Several light boxes will be provided for class use. Double needles will be available for purchase.

Donna Lynn Thomas - Full day - Confident Beginner

This simple split Nine Patch block goes together to form many complex designs. Learn to make this block and see all the design options available for a multitude of interesting sets. Always a wow!

Supplies: You do not need to pick all your fabrics for the entire quilt. Study the block and its value relationships before choosing your fabrics. Bring a fat quarter each of the two main prints, the two accent prints and the dark and light prints to class. Sewing machine and thread; Rotary cutting mat, good quality ruler (at least 6" x 12"), and sharp rotary cutter; Bias Square^TM ruler (any size is fine); Basic sewing supplies. Please email Donna at dtdonna@cox.net for fully annotated supply list.

Wendy Butler Berns - Full day - Confident Beginner

Learn the process of creating simple figurative and pictorial quilts from a photograph. You will use Wendy's original design pattern "Garden Treasure" and cover her how-to picture image appliqué steps that include freezer paper, glue stick and invisible machine appliqué. You will gain the confidence and the know how to use one of your own cherished photos in an original piece. Pattern fee $10.

Supplies: Please see www.wendybutlerberns.com/wshopA6-PhotoAlbum.html

Karen Kay Buckley - Full day - Intermediate

I have been fascinated with medallion style quilts for a long time. The balance and symmetry of medallion designs has always enticed me. Within each block there are many exciting twists and turns. You will learn to sew smooth curves, sharp points and perfect circles. Come have a fun time while you appliqué the day away.

Pattern fee $8. Pattern will be sent to you; please trace onto your background before class. Supplies: Pencil; water soluble glue stick, scissors - fabric and paper, tape, emery board, freezer paper, fabric markers, silk or other fine appliqué pins, stapler and staple remover, sandpaper or sandpaper board (opt.), iron; Fabric: background - bring one 20" square, overlay - bring one 20" square, underlay - bring 1/2yd., green - bring four 1/4 yd. pieces, purple - bring 1/8 yd. of three different purple fabrics, pink - bring 1/8 yd. of two pink fabrics, yellow or gold - 1/4 yd. piece.

Linda M. Poole - Full day - All levels

Who can resist appliquéing the serenity of these gentle flowers? Linda teaches you her signature appliqué technique of glue stick freezer paper appliqué to make these simple flower units in your hand before appliquéing them to the background. This enchanting water lily pond is so fun and easy. That's a promise from Linda!

Kit fee $15 Includes pattern, UHU water soluble glue stick, special toothpicks, pre-drawn freezer paper templates, instructions, color photo, bias tape, appliqué needles. Supplies: Pre-wash all cotton fabrics - fat eighths, 3 shades of one color for 3 lilies; fat quarter green; (1) 15" x 34" piece color of water; (1) 9" x 34" piece color of sky; 9" x 12" cardboard for gluing surface; thread to match fabrics; water soluble blue fabric marker; scissors - paper and fabric; lunch baggie with pre-moistened washcloth inside.

Linda Taylor - Morning - Beginner

Each student in this exciting class will learn how to quilt several different types of freehand feathers. The project is a small "dream-catcher" wall hanging consisting of unique fancy feathers and ferns. Feathers are fundamental to the longarm quilter. Linda believes watching is one thing, quilting it yourself is another.

Kit fee $20. (See description in #501.)

All Gammill longarm classes are hands-on; 2 students per head max.

Linda Taylor - Afternoon - All levels

A well-rounded longarm quilter knows as much about the technical skills as he/she knows about freehand quilting. Don't limit your abilities by neglecting these skills. By necessity, Linda is an efficiency expert on how to work a custom quilt. She will show you how to quilt the border design without marking the quilt and how to set block and triangle designs in the quilt. Be sure of your skills to maintain the integrity of the piecing, whether you use patterns or do mostly freehand quilting.

Kit fee: $20. (See description in #501.)

All Gammill longarm classes are hands-on; 2 students per head max.

Linda J. Hahn - Afternoon - All levels

"Quilt as Desired" can be the three most dreaded words for quilters, but not any longer. After this class, you'll look forward to finishing your top so you can begin quilting. After a brief lecture covering various threads, battings, and gadgets available to ease your machine quilting, you will draw along with Linda as she shows continuous point to point quilting using simple shapes you already know - the "e", "c", "v" and "l". Work on block designs, background fillers, border and sashing designs. Learn how to draw simple feathers, vines and combine background fillers. A machine quilting class without machines! We're sorry - margaritas will not be served during class.

Kit fee $5. Includes 10+ pages of notes and workbook pages, page protector and dry erase marker.

Supplies: pencil, note-taking materials.

Mary Stori - Afternoon - All levels

Create a reference sampler as you learn eye-catching decorative techniques such as the basic bead stitch, bead appliqué, picot stitch, chain stitch, branched fringe, netting, bugle bead walls, bead embroidery, and more. Be prepared to become addicted to the special effects, the fun, and mobility of beading. This class features live video projection, every student has a front row seat! No experience necessary!!

Kit fee $6. Includes the beads, embellishment items and beading thread. Supplies: An 8" or 10" wooden embroidery hoop, fitted with muslin. An inexpensive hoop will do if you want to keep sampler in the hoop permanently as a reference. Or, substitute an 11" PVC quilting frame if you already own one.... do not purchase it especially for class; sewing needle - the smallest quilting between you can thread, sizes 10, 11, & 12 generally work well; appliqué needle - suggest size 10 or 11 (also known as a "sharp"); small ruler - 6" long x 1" wide is adequate; lead pencil; small shallow dish for beads - avoid plastic if possible; small sharp scissors or thread clips; Ott light and extension cord (opt.).