301 TWO COLOR MYSTERY FROM LAWRY’S ARCHIVES!
Lawry Thorn
$65
Advanced Beginning - Advanced
Lap Size Quilt or Larger *

Lawry has been digging in her two-color quilt archives and is doing one of the old favorites with a twist added. Select your two favorite colors to work with, making sure one qualifies as a background, and be ready to do some pre-class cutting and maybe just a bit of sewing. Then lots more sewing, and of course cutting, in class to get you well on the way to having a good start on this two-color quilt.

312 CASCADING KALEIDOSCOPES
Judy Johnson
$65
All Levels (Basic Sewing Skills Required)
Design Class – Quilt Size Varies *

Judy has combined her knowledge of mathematics and love of symmetry to create a kaleidoscope-like quilt composed of octagon blocks in several different sizes. The use of a Kaleido-Ruler and layered construction methods make it simple to produce dynamic one-of-a-kind blocks. Morning class time will be spent constructing the blocks, and in the afternoon you will begin the design process.
Large Kaleido-Ruler® purchase required: $16

302 REVERSIBLE QUILTS – TWO AT A TIME
Sharon Pederson
$65
All Levels
Technique Class – Project Size Varies *

Do you hate basting quilts? Have too little time to hand quilt and are afraid to try machine quilting? Then this is the quilt for you. As you piece the blocks they are miraculously quilted at the same time. And, when you are finished, you have TWO quilts—a different color on each side. The class covers the construction of the basic block, how to join blocks together, and reversible binding. Demonstrations of some of the variations are also included. In this hands-on class, you will learn everything you need to know to finish your quilt and will get a good start on it in class.
Book purchase required: Reversible Quilts - $26.95

314/414 FROM THE WILD
June Jaeger
$130
Advanced Beginning – Intermediate
14 3/4” x 51" *

This wildlife sampler has a lot of possibilities. You can create the size that suits your needs – bed, lap, or wall size. In class, you will learn a variety of techniques from hand and fusible appliqué, perfect piecing, and block sizing; to the use of color, intensity, and value to keep your eye moving throughout the quilt. The wildlife theme can be combined with other subjects to create your own specialty quilt. This two-day workshop is designed for the quilter who has basic cutting and piecing skills.
Lab fee: $5 for complete pattern.

303 FABRIC COLLAGE
Ionne McCauley
$65
All Levels (Basic Sewing Skills Required)
Small Wall Hanging *

This is a creative and easy class. Relax and have fun finding new possibilities in your fabrics. Work with a small picture (either one of your own, or one that Ionne provides), and cut fabrics to make a raw-edge appliqué version of the image.

316 OUTER LIMITS
Jane Davila
$65
All Levels
Technique Class – Small Samples Only *

Are you bored with traditional binding on your art quilts? Are you looking to explore alternative finishing techniques? Then it’s time to reach for the OUTER LIMITS! You will learn at least 20 different ways (each with variations) to finish your edges, using hand and machine sewing as well as non-traditional materials and supplies. Work on a set of small quilt sandwiches that you can refer back to again and again.

304/404 ABSTRACT QUILT DESIGN
Katie Pasquini Masopust
$130
All Levels
Design Class – Samples Only

This workshop will show you how to start with an original photograph or line drawing and create a departure from its reality. You will do six different exercises to explore abstract and non-representational designs, including shape, line, blind painting, “cubing,” zooming, abstract, and still life. Composition, color schemes, and a well thought out plan will be emphasized. A quilt design will be fully realized. Many different techniques will be discussed to help you create your quilt such as appliqué, piecing, fusing, collage, and painting and stamping on the surface.
No sewing machine required.

317 CREATING REALISM
Velda Newman
$65
All Levels
Technique Class – Samples Only

Experimenting with fabrics to produce nature’s wide range of textures and colors is the focus of this technique class. You will explore the use of discharge (using bleach), pastels, crayon and pencil work, foil, and painting. Velda calls this her “kindergarten” class, because it’s so much fun!
No sewing machine required.
Lab Fee: $15 (Paints, etc.)

305 THREAD PLAY 1
Libby Lehman
$65
All Levels (Basic Sewing Skills Required)
Technique Class – Samples Only *

This workshop concentrates on exploring different machine stitching techniques to give your quilts an individual and unique flavor. In order to learn as many different styles as possible, students will develop samples rather than completing a class project. The following will be covered: sheer ribbon illusions, satin and decorative stitching, and potluck appliqué.
Required: Zigzag sewing machine in good working order. Optional: Threadplay book by Libby Lehman (out of print)

323/423 SUSHI ROLLS
Lee Fowler
$130
Intermediate - Advanced
54” x 80" *

Sushi Rolls, the second in Lee Fowler’s “Wok Fun” series, uses a variety of geometric shapes and contrasting colors to create the texture and spontaneity of a Chef’s Choice sushi plate. For the intermediate quilter, this is an opportunity to learn an easy way to conquer those infamous “Y” seams. Use your favorite conversation print together with 12 supporting fabrics to create this dynamic take on a traditional pattern.

306/406 A NEW TWIST ON STRIPS N’ CURVES
Louisa Smith
$130
Advanced Beginning - Advanced
Technique Class – Project Size Varies *

If you enjoy strip piecing, then this class is for you! Whether you own Louisa’s best-selling Strips ‘n Curves book, or you’re new to the world of combining strip piecing with curves, you’ll love the fresh new ideas. Featuring the swirl, the half clamshell, free-form curves, and Strips ‘n Circles. Louisa will introduce you to 4 design concepts – two template-based and two template-free; as well as new designs using the old favorite templates, such as the Basic, Basic II, and the Mini Beg ‘n Borrow; to create overlapping and cross-cutting! You will start with familiar basic strip piecing to create strata, and then prepare to be amazed!
Book purchase required: A New Twist on Strips N’ Curves - $26.95

324 STARS & SPIDER WEBS
Vivienne Moore
$65
All Levels
38” x 38" *

Start with your favorite collections of fabrics, and play with color and value while making this dynamic version of a classic quilt. The 5” blocks are easy to sew using paper foundation piecing.
Pattern purchase required: $11.50

308/408 PATTERN PLAY
Jane Sassaman
$130
All Levels
Design Class – Samples Only *

This workshop will explore many classic and non-traditional ways of applying pattern. You will examine historic ornament and decorative design throughout the course, and you will do several design exercises on paper that will evolve into a unique fiber project. This class strives to stimulate new ways to add energy and excitement to your work with surface decoration. It will also supply you with a collection of unique designs to apply to your surface design or fiber art pieces.

325 GRANDMOTHER IDA’S FAN
Billie Mahorney
$65
Intermediate - Advanced
78” x 96" *

Learn cutting with freezer paper templates, and learn how to do curved piecing with the easy, non-threatening curves of this classic fan pattern. Billie based this pattern on a quilt made by Aunt Ida in the 1930s. You could make yours with reproduction prints, or jazz it up with bright or contemporary fabrics. Accurate sewing skills are required.
Pattern purchase required: $9.50

309 BENT OUT OF SQUARE
Karla Alexander
$65
All Levels (basic rotary cutting & sewing skills required)
60” x 78 1/2” * +

Introducing straight lines that bend and curves that aren’t cranky! This dramatic quilt allows you to enjoy a large assortment of colors all in one quilt! Each of the “bent” squares is different from the next, creating windows of luscious colors that entice your eyes to roam from block to block. You’ll learn to appreciate our own creativity while you design your own masterpiece.
Book purchase required: Stack A New Deck – $24.95

326 BEAR TRACKS
Colleen Blackwood $65
Advanced Beginning - Advanced
81” x 81” * +

Stepping Stones and Bear Paw blocks combine to display your fabric choices in a new variation of traditional quilt blocks. The block design makes this project an excellent project for the confident beginner or the experienced quilter who wants a project that is unique and beautiful. Half-square triangle piecing is presented in a no-worry method using “Triangles-on-a-Roll” papers.

310 STICKS AND STONES
Tonye Belinda Phillips
$65
All Levels (Basic Sewing Skills Required)
Design Class – Sample Size Varies * +

Using the Clover Bias Tape Maker, Tonye will share how much fun she has had using this nifty tool. It’s like magic!! Play around with some of your own designs or re-create your own version of Tonye’s simple, graphic design. Tonye loves to appliqué by hand, but you could also use the machine if that is your thing. Watch out!! It is addicting!
Sewing machine required. Book purchase optional.

327 SUN PRINTING
Jeri Boe
$65
All Levels
Technique Class – No Sewing

This one-day workshop will teach you to create original fabrics from white 100% cotton fabric. You will learn to create designs using sun printing, painting, and other surface design techniques. This is a fun workshop that uses special fabric paint, so no harsh chemicals are involved and no painting skills are required.
Lab Fee: $15 (Materials).
Book purchase optional: Sun Kissed Quilts & Crafts.
No sewing machine required.

311 THE ART QUILT: DESIGN PRINCIPLES 101
Catherine Conkey
$65
Advanced Beginning - Advanced
Design class, Project Size Varies

This class explores basic art design principles and applies them to designing and creating a quilt. The construction method for the class project is fabric collage. This fun and freeing technique is perfect for learning design prin-ciples such as how to create unity, creating a focal point, the golden mean, and many, many, design principles that artists use in their work. Each student will also be leaving class with a finished composition, and a whole new way to look at quilts!
Sewing Machine Optional.

328 SIT N’ STITCH
Joanne Meyers
$25
All Levels

We will have a room open where you can sit and stitch on any project you like. Joanne, one of our resident experts, will be on hand to answer your questions.