2011-2012 Workshops
You are welcome to sign up for as many classes as you would like, please indicate your preference. We will do our best to fill everyone’s first and second choices and then go back and fill in with folks third and fourth choices. You need to pay for all of the classes you are hoping for with the initial sign-up. If you are not able to get into a class, a refund check will be issued.
For more information, please see details below and the COG Workshop Sign-Up Sheet.
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 Friday, October 21
Fiesta Mexico Block 3 with Border
While sewing on this 10" square block you will learn to sew smooth curves, sharp points and perfect circles. In addition, you will learn to create and applique perfect 1/4" strips and perfect circles of differing sizes for an exciting border.
Saturday, October 22
Magic Medallions Block 1
Karen has created one large quilt using 13 different designs adapted from early European architecture. In this workshop we will hand applique on just one of those blocks in order to learn many of the techniques used in the "Magical Medallions" quilt. You will learn how to make smooth curves, sharp points and perfect circles. Come have a fun time while we hand applique the day away.
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 Friday, November 18
Equal Rights
Triangle Tricks with the Equal Rights Pattern! Learn to cut and piece an accurate triangle-in-a-triangle with Swirly Girls’ innovative technique. We will also discuss fabric placement, bias edges and pressing. Choose eight fabrics and a contrasting accent print to create this fun lap-sized quilt.
Quilt size: 53” x 68”
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 Saturday, November 19
Voila!
This quilt appears on point, but is straight set and fun to do. Learn how to use the Creative Grids 90 Degree Double Strip Ruler to make quick work of cutting your strip sets. We will give great tips to make accurate flying geese units and sewing your quilt together to insure a flat, square result. Choose your favorite focus fabric; spend the day with us and Voila! You’ll have a beautiful quilt.
Quilt size 64” x 80”
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Friday, February 16
Serpentine Twist
This wall-hanging, from Virginia's new "Throwing In A Curve" book, features cutting and sewing Clamshells and Stars as well as the Serpentine Twist Border. In addition, this class includes learning all the techniques necessary to piece any circular curved quilt when sewn with my 'No Pins' machine piecing technique. |
Saturday, February 17
Star in a Star
This striking Batik wall-hanging was designed and made for the English magazine "Patchwork and Quilting" to introduce a new non-curve ruler, the "Multi-Angle, Wedge Ruler & Sampler Booklet". Until the invention of this remarkable tool, sewing different Angles (Wedges) together wasn't easy, however, this new Ruler includes a special 'Slot' for each of the Angles on the Ruler (5 to 60 degrees) so that the 'point' for each of the Angles can be cut off at the exact 1/4" seam allowance. creating a Wedge that makes it possible to sew a wide variety of Angles together.
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Friday, March 16
Teeny, Tiny Art Quilts
Make a tiny art quilt in this easy, no stress class. We will play with the elements of design and learn about successful composition, using your scraps of fabric, thread and embellishments. We will learn an easy finishing technique, then quilt and mount your tiny gem onto a small canvas. Skill Level: Beginner and above. |
Saturday, March 17
Colorplay for Quilters
Finally, the class you’ve been waiting for….calling all quilters, traditional, art quilters, beginners, advanced and everyone in between. We will explore the element of color in designing your quilts by using simple exercises in FABRIC (after all that’s our medium!) First you will learn about value and the importance of it in all your work. We will do some fabric exercises to help you master value. Then you will learn about different color schemes and create 2-3 small abstract fused quilt tops to demonstrate these color schemes. Your confidence in choosing colors for your quilts will be greatly enhanced. Don’t be intimidated by all those colors-take your quilts from boring to gorgeous! |
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 Friday, May 17
Apli-punto To Go
Spend the morning working on pattern fitting and design placement then create a wonderful wearable work of art. Bring a favorite pattern or a shirt that you'd love to embellish with some lovely reverse applique. You'll learn to marry different fabrics, applique with wool, silk, or your favorite cottons. The Apli-Punto (reverse applique with trapunto) technique is also perfectly useful for making eye catching quilts.
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Saturday, May 18
Five Ways to Appliqué
If you’ve never tried appliqué this is the class for you! Create an adorable fish block perfect for a wall hanging or child’s quilt while expanding your horizons beyond straight lines and piecing. Students will learn applique methods including cutaway, machine, stripes and stems, hand, fusible, and circles.
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