Classes

"MOCK MOLA" APPLIQUÉ: RAW EDGE MACHINE REVERSE APPLIQUÉ

This class features Cathy's fast and easy technique for reverse appliqué.  It is a great way to use "holy" fabric, that you can't bear to cut up, and wonderful for trying new design ideas. Students will learn this technique by working on a small individual project using two layers of fabric, plus batting and backing.  With Cathy's help, each student will design her own piece. Machine quilting will attach all the layers together, then the top layer is cut to reveal the design. The pieces will be mostly completed at the end of the class.  This is a hugely popular workshop!

Machine appliqué. Some free motion experience required - 6 hour class.
Cost: $450.00. Class limit: 20 students.

Written instructions and design suggestions will be supplied.

SUPPLY LIST:
- sewing machine in good working order with walking foot AND free motion foot
(If you are unclear on how your machine works, please bring along the instruction book.)
- extension cord

-Three Fat Quarters:
- one fat quarter plain black fabric (black on both sides)
- one fat quarter bright batik or hand-dye (something with a high contrast from the black fabric)
- one fat quarter backing fabric
- AND one fat quarter low-to-medium loft black batting (if you can find it, but white will also do)

- black thread (top and bobbin)
- safety pins (about 30)
- white marking pencil
- compass (optional)
- small sharp scissors (not appliqué scissors)
- seam ripper
- pen/pencil and paper for sketching design
- fabric grippers (like Machingers gloves) may be helpful for free motion quilting
- students are encouraged to bring design ideas to class. Try Googling images for "black and white art" or "positive/negative art" for inspiration.

One iron and ironing board should be available at the workshop.

"Lots of fun. Useful technique with many applications.
Almost finished project in class. Wow!"
Houston Quilt Festival November 2011

"I got more done at this workshop than I've ever got done
at any workshop before!"
Boise ID, November 2009

Love, love, love this technique!
Minnesota Quilters show, June 2010

Excellent instructions - in steps I could understand
and using words that did not go over my head!
Minnesota Quilters show, June 2010

THANK YOU for "reducing the terror" from the beginning,
to free up our creativity!
Minnesota Quilters show, June 2010

See some of Cathy's students' work.

Here are some other examples:

SUPPLY LIST:
Three 15" squares plain fabric in vivid, coordinating colours
sharp, pointed, fabric scissors
matching thread to each colour of fabric
hand sewing needles (I like #9 Sharps)
self-threading needle
contrasting embroidery floss (a few different colours)
pencil for  marking
white marking pencil
a seam ripper is helpful
 

Hexagons out of the Garden

Start with the Grandmother's Flower Garden and then transplant it to new growing zones using the English paper piecing technique. Students will be learning the easiest way to sew hexagons, eliminating two steps in the traditional technique by using plastic re-usable Quilt Patis templates. The flower garden will be appliquéd onto a background fabric. The rest of this 3-hour class will concentrate on designing new patterns using hexagons. Bring home a ready-to-piece Grandmother’s Flower Garden block, and a whole slew of ideas on how to make other designs using hexagons.

Hand piecing suitable for beginners - 6 hour class.
Cost: $450.00. Class limit: 20 students.

Kit of 7 Quilt Patis hexagon templates with instructions and design sheets provided --  purchase required. ($5.00)

SUPPLY LIST:
six 2-3/4" precut squares of petal fabric
one 2-3/4" precut square of centre fabric
one 6-1/2" square background fabric
hand-sewing needles (I like #9 Sharps for most fabrics)
contrasting basting thread
thread to match petal fabric (I like using shades of grey)
scissors
a few small straight pins
pencil/pen for designing

SLOW AND STEADY TURTLE

A very classy looking turtle, made with fabric scraps and hand appliqué. Students will learn freezer paper appliqué using three techniques and the best situations for each. This charming turtle pattern will be ready to finish in the car or in front of the fire at home – a perfect hand work project to carry anywhere!

Hand appliqué suitable for beginners - 6 hour class.
Cost: $450.00. Class limit: 20 students.

Pattern purchase required ($10.00).

SUPPLY LIST:
8" squares of three different fabrics for turtle's spots
one 9x11" piece of dark fabric for turtle's back
one 9" square of turtle's limbs fabric (a woodgrain with small knots for the eye works well for this)
one fat quarter of background fabric
one 12" square of freezer paper
pins, hand sewing needles, fabric scissors AND paper scissors
thread to match the fabrics (gradations of grey are recommended)
hand sewing needles (I like #9 Sharps for most fabrics)

At least two irons (more if possible) and ironing boards (small) should be available at the workshop.
 

See some of Cathy's students' work.