QU 2008 Quilt Show Classes

There are 27 lectures and classes for every skill level from beginner to advanced. You will find an exciting array of new techniques and patterns as well as old favorites with a new twist. Experienced, nationally known teachers, some of them our own members, will be here to help you learn new and wonderful things. Learn from the best! A list of 2008 teachers, with brief biographies, appears here. Be sure to register early for a space.

How to Register for Lectures and Classes

Use a separate registration form for each person. You may photocopy the form or download it from the website.

Lecture and Class Registration Form in Microsoft Word

Lecture and Class Registration Form in Adobe Acrobat (pdf)

• Designate the workshop you prefer by marking the slot with an “X.”
• Mail your registration form to QU Registration, c/o Deb Shetler, 335 James Street, Falls Church, VA 22046-4125. Include a check or money order made out to Quilters’ Unlimited. We do not accept credit cards.
• Email requests can be sent to the following address: quclasses@yahoo.com. Checks must be received within 10 days after the email receipt to reserve a position in the workshop. The position will be open to others if the payment is not received by then.
• Walk-in registration at the show will be available for those workshops not filled.
• There is a maximum of 20 students per class, so register early!
• Questions concerning the classes should be forwarded to quclasses@yahoo.com.

Workshop Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations received by May 1, 2008 will receive a full refund less a $25.00 processing fee.
• Cancellations received after May 1, 2008 will not receive a refund.
• Cancellations should be forwarded to quclasses@yahoo.com.

Teachers’ Assistants

Please volunteer to be a Teacher’s Assistant. Each workshop needs one assistant to help the teacher start on time, take roll, pass out handouts, etc. The assistant must be registered and have paid for the class. Please come a little early to introduce yourself to the teacher.

Supplies

Information on the supplies to be brought to each class can be found here.

Friday, June 6, 2008

101 MARTHA WASHINGTON CAKE QUILT $70.00 SANDY BONSIB 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Internationally renowned quilt author and teacher, Sandy Bonsib is designing a quilt specifically and especially for Quilters Unlimited! It honors our foremother and very first lady, Martha Washington, and is based on the cake she served her guests during the holidays. Sandy will be teaching this new dessert quilt class for the very first time at the 2008 Quilt Show! A recipe for Martha Washington Cake is included with your pattern. For more information see www.SandyBonsib.com .

102 ORIENTAL BUTTERFLIES $70.00 JOAN LEAKE 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

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Pattern Fee is $6.50 for the lap size; $3.50 for the miniature size.

Create your own magic carpet! Learn the secrets as you make your choice of a miniature OR a lap size butterfly medallion style oriental rug design. Miniature size is 12 ¾” x 19 5/8.” Lap size is 49 ½” x 60.” Prior experience in paper piecing is recommended. Pattern fee includes all foundations for either size quilt.

103 ENVELOPE BAG $40.00 BARB HOLLINGER 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Whether it is made from cotton, wool or denim, each of these bags takes on its own special character. Using a quick seam and a couple folds, these simple little bags are made from 2 squares of fabric and make perfect evening bags, sewing totes, or everyday handbags. All skill levels welcome.

104 QUILTER'S QUICKIES $40.00 Fast, Easy and Fun Projects to Whip Up at the Last Minute LISA TEICHMANN 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Kit Fee is $10.00.

Scheduled down to the minute? Need a last second gift with a personal touch? Tired of bringing home another UFO to languish in your stash? Then this is the class for you—the time challenged quilter! You will FINISH three or four projects in this class of quick, creative ideas. There is time enough in Lisa's class to complete a pillowcase, two table runners and a cell phone case. Let Lisa show you the secrets and shortcuts for "bringing home the goods, not the pieces."

105 MARBLING ON SHAVING CREAM $40.00
BRIAN BERGQUIST
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Are you looking for something different in fabrics? Would you like to design your own fabric?  Are you interested in selecting your own colors and textures?  Why not join us and learn to marble your own fabrics?   We have now prepared a class which will teach you two different ways to marble fabric. You will also learn how to use inks to color fabric and prevent bleeding, techniques for creating your own border fabric, ways to expand your stash and add colors missing from fabrics and so much more.  You will no longer be limited to using fabric off the rack.

Quilters Treasure will share with you how their one of kind marble fabric is created.  Learn about the products used by the professionals and become familiar with supplies, what to do and what not to do. Why do paint colors react differently and how do they affect each other?  This is a chance to ask questions & get answers from the professionals.

Due to the nature of the commercial products, we have devised a way you can experience the joy of marbling without the mess. You will be able to try your hand with marbling on shaving cream; use Aloe Vera and other simple products to prevent bleeding; use inks, ink pens & stamp pads to create.  At home you will be able to use either technique, paints or inks, the choices are up to you. 

Class includes a kit of various fabrics, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), work sheet & scraper.  Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.30 for colors & $4.00 for gold or silver.  There are 36 colors available.
 

106 WOODLAND OWL $40.00 EMILY MARTIN 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kit Fee is $15.00.

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Invite some nature into your quilt or make a wall hanging for your home. This little creature of the forest has such a wise and endearing look on his face. This intermediate level class teaches you the skill of building your detailed project on interfacing in order to get perfect placement of each part. The technique can be used in many complex designs.

107 MASTERPIECES FROM THE DAR COLLECTION $10.00
ALDEN O’BRIEN
12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

A box lunch is provided.

The DAR Museum is home to an outstanding collection of early American quilts. Alden O'Brien is the Curator of Costume and Textiles at the museum. She will be doing a lecture and PowerPoint presentation on masterpieces in the DAR Museum collection. Ms. O’Brien will also be bringing quilts from the collection to share.

Click here for information on the DAR Museum’s current and upcoming exhibitions.

109 IT’S NEVER JUST A SWEATSHIRT $40.00
NANCY MCELHINNY
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sweatshirt jackets are in and you don't want to be left out! This lecture, trunk show and handwork class takes you through the steps of buying, tailoring and embellishing your sweatshirt in many different ways. See each style and learn the techniques used to create garments that are perfect to wear anywhere. We guarantee you will be inspired as Nancy walks you through the many ways her models have been created. You will then have an opportunity to use one of those techniques as you create a gorgeous ribbon embellished sweatshirt. “Ribbon Work” uses Nancy’s hand dyed ribbons and Authentic Pigment sweatshirts to create a fabulous pullover or jacket in just one evening of hand stitching. A sweatshirt and ribbon are required, and can be purchased from Fabulous Fibers & Embellishments ahead of time at www.fabulousfibers.com or at the Show!

110 STRING SENSATIONS $40.00 NANCY FALLONE 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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String quilting is a time-honored scrap quilt technique that allows you to recycle all those strips leftover from other projects into colorful patchwork. Combine the scraps you’ve been hoarding for years, or focus on a specific color scheme or theme. Learn about different foundation products, tips for using many varied fabrics and begin blocks for your sensational string quilt.

111 THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE NEEDLE $40.00
CYNDI SOUDER
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Kit Fee is $20.00

Wish you could draw on your fabric? Well, can you trace? Learn ingenious methods to transfer images from photocopies onto fabric using a pen, a light box, and lots and lots of tiny dots. Add images and shading, all with a simple little pen. Artists call this pointillism; you'll call it a great addition to your skills toolbox. Check out students at work on Cyndi’s website, www.Moonlightingquilts.com.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

201 HOT FUDGE SUNDAE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP QUILT $70.00 SANDY BONSIB 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Do you like high contrast with a spark of color? If you do, this delicious quilt is for you! It features solid black, solid white, and black and white prints with an accent of red. This is a bold, but colorful high-contrast design. Also see http://www.sandybonsib.com/workshops_&_lectures.htm.

202 FREEFORM QUILTING $70.00
KATHY LINCOLN
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In this 6-hour workshop the student will learn how to prepare their quilt for quilting (sandwiching and basting) no matter what the size of their quilt and how to approach the quilting for that individual piece. Using a panel (cheater’s cloth), we practice the actual techniques involved. Because the panel is neither expensive nor has it taken time to make, it is a perfect practice piece. There are many areas of a panel that lend themselves to intricate planning and that allows the student to learn and execute these quilting patterns. Bring any quilt tops that you wish to discuss quilting.

You may also bring one quilt top (any size) with the appropriate size backing and batting to sandwich.

203 A LONE STAR TO LOVE $70.00 LISA TEICHMANN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kit fee is $15.00 for wall hanging; $25.00 for bed size.

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Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and forget everything you know about making a Lone Star quilt. Now, imagine a new method that has no angles to measure and no templates. And imagine that this amazing technique gives you perfect corner matching and nice flat sections. Oh yes, imagine fast and easy, too.

204 COOKIE CUTTER BONANZA $40.00 DEBBY KRATOVIL 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Tasty blocks of raw edge appliqué and sweet-shop shapes give the quilter a fun exercise without all the calories. There are almost a dozen shapes to choose from to make the 10” blocks. Fat quarter friendly with no tedious handwork makes appliqué fun for everyone from Advanced Beginner on. One pattern shape per student is supplied.

205 BYE, BYE TO BINDING BLUES $40.00
RUTH STONESIFER
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This class unlocks the secrets to no-fuss binding for your quilting projects. NO hand sewing. That’s right, no hand needle and thread work. Take the time now to save the time later in completing your projects or gifts. First you will learn to assemble a piped edge to your binding that wraps around the edge of your quilt; then all you do is stitch in the ditch and its done.

206 POSIES $40.00 CAROLYN GOINS 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Pattern fee is $8.00

A quick and easy project for beginners and ‘seasoned’ quilters. Table runner consists of 3 ‘flower’ blocks, sashing and a surrounding border. This project is pieced using only squares and rectangles. ‘Posies’ looks great in seasonal theme fabrics; choose solid or appearance of solid fabric for best results of the ‘flowers’. Batiks will give a realistic look. The possibilities on sizes and projects for this block are endless. Quilting designs will be shown in class.

207 WHICH CAME FIRST, THE NOVELS OR THE QUILTS? $10.00
EMILIE RICHARDS
12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

A box lunch is provided

What's so special about quilts and quilting that quilters are brought together in such numbers to pursue their creativity and their human connections? What values bind us together? What do our quilts say about who we are and what we dream? As a long time quilter, Emilie Richards explores those questions in her Shenandoah Album novels, but who came first, the bestselling novelist, or the quilter?

208 SUGARLOAF $40.00 DEBBY KRATOVIL 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Kit available for $14.00

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Sugarloaf resembles a traditional block, but there is nothing traditional about the way it is sewn. Debby has devised this method to play with stacks of batik squares she received in a guild swap. She calls it Stack, Slice, Shaffle & Sew, or MAGIC STAX© for short! It is an easy method using any simple block line drawing to create your own set of fun, fast and creative blocks. Kits of (12) precut 10-1/2" batik squares will be available for $14.00.

209 THE WHOLE QUILT METHOD $40.00 CORINNE SHIBLEY 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.			Click on picture to enlarge
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The Whole Quilt Method™ (TWQM™) is a non-traditional method of quilt construction that skips time consuming steps to go directly to finished quilts. The time saved on quilt construction allows creative focus on color selection. The TWQM colorblock is a convenient aid for selecting and organizing commercial fabrics according to color, for a practical rather than a theoretical guide for quilters. Learn a new quilting method while concentrating on color selection.

210 CHRISTMAS WREATH $40.00 JOAN LEAKE 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pattern fee is $3.75

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Get a head start on those holiday gifts! This wreath is made up of 16 paper pieced squares. You will learn the tricks that make this technique so easy and fun. Finished size of the wreath is 14” square. A great class for beginners, and seasoned paper piecers alike!

Sunday, June 8, 2008

301 DESSERT QUILT POTLUCK $70.00 SANDY BONSIB 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Sample any one of Sandy’s Sweet Treats Quilts Workshops found on her website, www.SandyBonsib.com in this 6 hour workshop. Sandy’s twenty dessert-inspired quilts will tantalize and tempt you into trying one. Butter up your Bernina with Banana Split; Feed your Featherweight Lemon Chiffon One or Two; Entice your Elna with Apple Crisp! Choose any of the 20 quilts on Sandy’s website for your potluck dish. The possibilities to fall off of your fabric diet are endless! Recipe included with the pattern you choose.

302 ONE BLOCK WONDERS $70.00 DEBBY KRATOVIL 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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We all have them - beautiful blocks that could be considered orphans. This workshop focuses on making those blocks the central focus in a one-block quilt. A variety of techniques will be considered as we work with setting options and fabric choices. I will have between 10 and 20 of my own One Block Wonder Quilts as examples. A few of the topics include: Selection process for choosing just the right border(s) to surround that block; Fabric: colors, texture; Help for the "mathematically challenged" to adjust a border to any size block; Adventurous rotary cutting; Unique ways to alter your base block; and, How to salvage a "bad cut" or a damaged block. Debby will include many more tips and tricks to give these orphans blocks a home.

303 WOVEN ART QUILTS $70.00 JUDY LUNDBERG 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Weaving: You don’t need a loom or yarn to weave – just fabric! Learn how to weave strips of fabric to create several small quilts. You might also explore painting with Shiva paint sticks to add extra depth and additional texture and color to one of your woven pieces. Bring your specialty fabrics--silks, satins, taffetas, etc. If you can cut it into a strip, you can weave it. Or, just use your beautiful cottons. It's all wonderful fun. See the gallery at Judy’s website: www.judylundberg.com to view her beautiful art quits.

304 VICKSBURG $40.00 PAULA BARNES 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pattern Fee is $10.00

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The Vicksburg quilt is made up of a simple version of a weathervane block usually associated with farming not wars or conflicts.

305 FACES $40.00 CAROLYN GOINS 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Have you always wanted to be a redhead? Take 10 years away from your appearance? Here is your chance. This class is based on the book “Quilter’s Yearbook” by Amy Bradley, which is required. Pick any style of hair, face shape, clothing templates etc. you wish and put them together. Choose the fabric to create the look you want. It is a fun way to create a fabric portrait of yourself or your quilting friends. Instructions will be given on quilting and embellishments. The nametag is your chosen face drawn on muslin using pigma pens. You can then color in the features with fabric markers. Once you make one nametag, you will want to make them for all your friends.

306 PAINTSTIK PRIMER $40.00
CYNDI SOUDER
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kit Fee is $20.00

You see these Shiva Paintstiks everywhere, but how do you use them? This introductory workshop will cover two basic ways to apply these Paintstiks to fabric: by rubbing on texture plates and by using a brush. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to create your own fabric with these amazing paints. Check out students at work on Cyndi’s website, www.Moonlightingquilts.com.