My Classes*

Have Chocolate!  Will Travel!

There is always something to be learned from the way other quilters approach our craft, whether we quilt as a business or for a creative outlet. My methods have evolved over years of learning from the quilters whom I consider to be the very best! I don’t try to copy what they do, but work with their technique, tweaking and adapting it to what works for me.
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Buzz through my Lectures and Classes and see if there is something you’d like to learn or have me share with a class at your shop or Guild. 

* COVID 19 Update - Until further notice, my "in-person" activities are cancelled.  But, I would be so happy to visit  you, your shop or your Guild virtually!

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LECTURES

Trunk Show
Join me for a stroll down memory lane and see all the fun places quilting has taken me! From my beginning days as a quilt maker who pieced her quilts and sent them out for quilting, to my travels with quilting friends to quilt shows across North America, right up to the treasures I make today, each quilt tells its own story. Your brain (and maybe your heart, too) will be tickled as you travel with me along my eclectic path! (45 minutes)

WORKSHOPS

Thread Magic!
This workshop is for all sewing enthusiasts and quilt makers who want to be able to use all the pretty threads available today to enhance their projects.  Discussions and demonstrations include topics such as choosing the right needle, orienting the thread and adjusting machine tension. Students then play and practice on their domestic sewing machines. A selection of threads is provided for student use in class. Material fee applies. (2 hours)

Superior “Threadology”
This workshop focuses specifically on the wide variety of threads in the Superior Threads line.  Sewers and quilters alike will learn how to select the most appropriate threads for their projects and how to achieve the best quality stitch for each thread. Students then play and practice on their domestic sewing machines. When appropriate, demonstrations may also be done on a shop long arm machine. A kit of threads is provided for each student which they take home.  Material fee applies. (3 hours)

Help! I’m Ready to Quilt
For new and experienced quilters who would like to learn more about choosing quilting designs to enhance their quilts – Whether you are quilting for yourself or in business quilting for others, you will learn how to plan, audition and select designs that are appropriate to the purpose and use of the quilt top. Each participant will bring an unquilted top for discussion. (Lecture – 1 hour; Workshop 3 or 5 hours, depending on class size)

Quilters Rule
For new or experienced quilters who want to add more variety and precision to their quilting by exploring ruler work – A variety of long arm rulers in all shapes and sizes will be used to demonstrate how adding ruler work can give a “custom” quilted look to almost any quilt top. Students learn tips and tricks taken from the pros. This workshop may be offered as a lecture/demo on a long arm machine or as a hands on class on the students’ domestic sewing machines (must be equipped with a ruler foot). (3 hours)

“PIMA” Practically Invisible Machine Applique
For quilters who want to learn how to achieve amazing results applying turned edge applique to their quilts by machine. If you enjoy applique but find doing it by hand gives you tired or sore hands, this class will provide you with another choice. An alternative to raw edge applique, this technique will give your projects a refined, finished look. (1 or 2 day workshop)

Meet Pro-Stitcher Premium
​If you’re new to computerized quilting, this may be the class for you. This is an introductory-level class that shows you all the features and functions of Handi Quilter’s Pro-Stitcher Premium, as well as how to set it up on your computer in simulation mode for practice.  Learn how to customize designs to fit specific areas of your quilt and how to use the tools in Pro-Stitcher Premium to create the perfect edge-to-edge design.  May be offered in a small class setting or one on one in the privacy of your studio. Each class is customized for students’ needs.

*Meet Pro-Stitcher Designer
Take your quilting to the next level by creating your own designs to print out as paper patterns or to use with a computerized quilting system.  Learn how to use the tools in this powerful, intuitive to use, software to add a new dimension to your quilting skills. May be offered in a small class setting, one on one in the privacy of your studio or by video conferencing.  Each class is customized for students’ needs.

*Brand New - January 2020

Meet Art & Stitch
If you want to take your computerized quilting to the next level by creating your own designs or altering purchased ones, this introductory-level class will take you there. Learn about the features and tools in this powerful software and you will add a new dimension to your quilting skills. May be offered in a small class setting , one on one in the privacy of your studio or by video conferencing.  Yes, that means you can take this class in your jammies!   Each class is customized for students’ needs.