2017-2018 Workshop Information Workshop fee: $55 member, $65 non- member (for most workshops).  Fall 2017 workshops available to non-members are full.  September 8 - Pat Speth: Small Wonders In    this    workshop    students    will    have    a choice   of   making   one   of   the   following eight     quilts :     Tillie's     Treasure     (bottom photo),   All   That   Glitters,   Butterfly   Waltz, Star     and     Hourglass,     Star     and     Crown, South   Dakota   Star,   Flying   X   (top   photo) and    Prairie    Gems.        (see    supply    list    for pattern photos and supplies) Once   you   start   with   these   units   you won't   want   to   stop.   Simple   sewing   and cutting    techniques    will    turn    your    5" squares    into    these    remarkable    units without      cutting      any      triangles      or working   with   bias.   A   handout   will   be given   and   discussed   on   how   to   make your pieced border fit your quilt top. Rated: easy to intermediate, not for a beginners. Supply List September 9 - Pat Speth: Shaded Four Patch In   this   workshop   students   will   have   a choice      of      making      one      of      the following     four     quilts :     Shaded     four Patch,     Brave     World,     Rocky     Road     to Dublin   and   Steamboat   Springs   (photo).     (see   supply   list   for   pattern   photos   and supplies) Working          with          various          fabric combination,     students     will     turn     5" squares   into   this   versatile   unit.   Before sewing   these   units   together,   you   will   want   to   play   with   them on   a   design   wall   (instruction   for   making   one   is   included)   to see   what   other   fabulous   quilts   you   can   design.   A   handout will   be   given   and   discussed   on   how   to   make   your   pieced border fit your quilt top. Rated: easy to intermediate, not for a beginner. Supply List October 13 - Bonnie Hunter: Pineapple Blossom Students   will   bring   pre-cut   2" strips    ready    to    power    sew into     courthouse     step     type blocks,   and   altering   them   into pineapple   blossom   blocks   by adding   on   quick   corners.   This method       produces       bonus corners         and         discussion includes    various    layouts    for the    blocks    (with    or    without sashing)   as   well   as   alternate ideas   for   using   the   bonus   corners!   Students   can   also   have fun   swapping   strips   with   each   other   for   more   variety   in   their quilts. Focus on USING YOUR STASH encouraged! Supply List , Pattern Cost $5 October 14 - Bonnie Hunter: Texas Braid Bonnie          Hunter's          book Adventures    with    Leaders    and Enders      is     required     for     this class.      It   is   a   great   class   for clearing   out   your   scraps   and making   something   absolutely stunning!   Students   will   come with    pre-cut    rectangles    and squares,   and   may   bring   extra for   trading   with   others   in   the   class   to   create   a   larger   variety in their quilts. What   a   way   to   dig   into   your   scraps!      This   quilt   can   be   made any   size   depending   on   the   number   of   braids   you   make,   and how long you make them.  The scrappier, the better! Supply    List ,    Required    purchase    of    Adventures    with    Leaders and Enders November 10 - Fall Migration - Members Only Beth Kelly: Log Cabin Improvisation Supply list. Sue   Donovan:   Delectable   Mountain Quilt Supply list February 9, 2018 - Spring Fling - Members Only Janet Root: Mystery Quilt Description:   What?      It’s   a   mystery!      The   quilt   finishes   at 51”   x   64”,   if   you   include   a   narrow   inner   border   and   a   5 ½”   outer   border.      It   is   suitable   for   a   child’s   quilt   or   a Comfort Quilt. Supply List March 9 - Lynn Harris: Intuitive Piecing with Solids When   using   solids,   the   emphasis   is   put   on the   shape   of   each   piece   of   fabric.   The   lines and   shapes   become   the   focus   of   the   quilt rather   than   the   print   of   a   fabric.   The   mood of   the   quilt   is   set   by   your   piecing   and   color choice, not by a style of print. Working    with    free-form,    improvisati onal construction,    students    will    create    their own,   original   quilts   using   easy   to   learn design    concepts    and    techniques.    This design    class    is    good    for    the    beginning and   advanced,   traditional   and   art   quilter. Come    and    join    the    fun    as    Lynn    shows you   easy   methods   for   creating   your   own original quilts. Supply List March 10 - Lynn Harris: Tiny Piecing Learn     tips     and     tricks     that     make working   small   easier.      Lynn   will   show you   how   to   piece   tiny   stars   and   other small   blocks   as   well   how   to   do   small scale   intuitive   piecing.   With   Lynn’s   tips for   working   small   you   will   be   able   to add   a   bit   of   tiny   sparkle   to   your   own quilt   designs   or   make   your   own   quilt completely    from    tiny    blocks    like    he    one seen    on    the    cover    of    Lynn’s    book,    Every Last Piece . Supply List April 13 - Linda Poole: Color Me Beautiful - Painted Applique Painted Applique-Machine Appliqu e Learn     to     color,     blend,     shade, outline,     and     paint     a     whimsical watercolor        painted        butterfly. Linda’s        technique        eliminates stitching     many     pieces     together. Instead,    you    create    one    piece    to appliqué.        Linda    teaches    you    to make   designer   bias   tape   for   your oval. Supply List , Kit Fee $36 April 14 - Linda Poole: “Hoot” Whole Cloth Painted Quilt Whole cloth Paintin g Learn    to    paint,    blend    and    add whimsical   details   to   your   whole cloth   painted   quilt   top.   Learning from      Linda,      an      experienced painter   and   quilt   instructor,   on how   to   make   your   quilt   a   one   of a kind masterpiece. It’s    a    great,    doable    and    small enough   project   to   learn   how   to paint on fabric! Supply List , Kit Fee $32 May 11 & 12 (two day workshop) - Leni Wiener: Your Own Photo, Guided Tour For   this   workshop,   students   are encouraged   to   work   on   a   photo of   their   own,   (which   they   must email     to     Leni     ahead     of     the workshop       for       a       pattern).         Instruction                             covers color/value/print      scale;      using the   art   quilters   value   scale   card, the     technique     step     by     step, thread   painting   the   details   and finishing options. A      $20      kit      fee       from      each participating    student    will    cover the   cost   of   creating   a   pattern   from   their   own   photo   and   a laminated    value    card.        Workshop    registrar    will    contact students   with   instructions   on   how   to   email   their   photos   to Leni   two   weeks   prior   to   the   workshop   so   patterns   can   be created.      Students   may   also   choose   a   pattern   from   a   variety of options if they do not wish to use their own photograph. Photo illustrates what can you can do from your own photo. Supply List , $20 Kit Fee