Quilt Making Workshops
Half Day Workshops
West African Resist Techniques Workshop
Learn multiple resist dyeing techniques: wrap, stitch, hand painted and block printing. Each attendee will prepare 1 yard of fabric using the different techniques and leave prepared to dye at home in the color of their choice.
Fusible Fun:
Idea Book Workshop
Receive 2 pre-cut fusible kits and a pre-fab book to create your own idea book. Then learn how to develop the artistic process and document it. Leave with your project ready to use or give as a gift.
Fruit Basket
Paper Pieced Pillow Workshop
Receive a 12-inch center medallion, template and 100 pre-cut paper pieces to learn how to English paper piece by hand. Instructions are included to allow you to finish your pillow by hand or machine.
Diamonds and Stars
Quilt Top Workshop
Receive a template and pre-cut paper pieces to learn how to English paper piece by hand. Participants will learn how to create stars and setting strips and choose from two different lay-outs to create their next quilt.
Bird in a Cage Workshop
Attendees will receive this unique applique pattern. Participants will learn how to needle turn dimensional applique to create this center which can be finished as a quilt or wall hanging.
Indigo Resist Silk Scarf Workshop
Learn multiple indigo resist techniques: stitch resist, bean wrap and wood blocks. Then select which techniques to use on your scarves. Attendees will leave with two complete indigo resist dyed 100 % silk scarves.
Fabric Stash Jewelry Workshop
Create jewelry from your own fabric stash using the durable Kraft-Tex. Learn a variety of techniques to make jewelry for your lifestyle and taste. Techniques demonstrated include applique, paper piecing, quilting and more.
Fusible Fun Table Runner Workshop
Receive 5 pre-cut fusible kits to create your own pop art wall hanging or table runner. Discuss color theory and whether to add painted details. Leave with your project ready to quilt.
Full Day Workshops
Delft Medallion Star Workshop
Attendees receive a blue and white bird center medallion, a template and pre-cut paper pieces to create a large star. Participants will learn paper piecing with an invisible stitch and dimensional applique.
Triplett Sampler Quilt Workshop
Receive the 5 templates and pre-cut paper pieces to create these 5 new unique paper piecing patterns. Students will leave with all five blocks completed and ready to be added to their quilt or wall hanging.
West African Indigo Resist and Dye Workshop
Learn 4 different indigo resist dyeing techniques: wrap, bean wrap, stitch, and hand painted resist. Participants will each receive a kit which allows them to leave with 1 yard of fabric dyed and ready for your next quilt.
Fusible Fun: Quilt Top Workshop
Attendees will receive nine pre-cut fusible blocks to create a quilt top. Participants will learn tips for working with fusible and will leave with the quilt top ready to quilt.