| Designing the
Whole Quilt |
Thursday |
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 Study
the composition of the whole cloth (white on white) style
quilt and learn the techniques of drawing designs (feathers,
cables and other motifs).You will practice the techniques
for drawing the individual motifs and will design a 40"
square that can be used either as a single piece or become
the center of a larger quilt. Most supplies will be provided
by the instructor (Kit fee $7.50).
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| The Quilting
Edge: Borders and Binding |
Friday PM |
SM/ALL |
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Accurately applied borders and binding are essential in maintaining
the symmetry of a finished quilt. Uneven borders and binding,
especially the corner treatments of the binding, can often
detract from the beauty of the rest of the quilt. This workshop
addresses both of these important parts of the quilt- making
process. Students will learn to accurately measure for the
final borders as well as for sashing and borders within the
quilt. They will also and practice various methods for making
good mitered corners and joining the binding strips. This
is a hands-on class where students will leave with samples
of the techniques covered in the class. Kit containing all
basic materials needed $15.00.
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| Can't Stop
the Quilt |
Saturday |
SM/ALL |
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Often accidents happen that result in exciting and new quilts
making styles or techniques. This class is the result of one
of those times. A friend asked to learn to quilt and, not
knowing his skill level, I chose a simple stripped design
in which various widths of fabric were cut, sewed together,
and re-cut to make a 36" X 45" quilt. This resulted
in a stack of smaller pieced strips which were too much to
toss. These strips were then re-cut and sashing and borders
added to create a second quilt. What was learned was the accuracy
of cutting and piecing, the application of sashing and borders
to assure that the various parts remained true to the square
and highlighted the simplicity of the center bar type design.
The emphasis in this class is the importance of making sure
seams are all consistent and the cutting of the subsequent
strips is also accurate. You will make two small (36X45")
quilt tops. Fabric Kit $20.
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| Lecture: Judging
the Quilt |
Thursday Evening |
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| What do judges look for in the process of judging
the quilt? What makes one quilt "better" than the
other? What factors elevate one quilt from ordinary to outstanding
or excellent? This lecture will answer many of these questions
and might even suggest ways an already completed quilt can be
improved to elevate its standing next time it is entered into
a quilt show. These same factors are also what most quilt makers
want for any quilt they design and make. You will have the opportunity
to evaluate examples of various types of quilts at the end of
the lecture. |
