I’m excited that the quilting scene in Las Vegas is now big enough to support two quilt shows a year! I’ll be sharing my entry results from Quilt Las Vegas soon (a show I’ve been participating in for over 20 years). But now I’m excited to be involved with the newest show, “Points West” hosted by the Las Vegas Quilters.
Click here for my lecture and teaching schedule at the show.
Points West Quilt Show will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center October 18-20, 2018. It’s the only time I’ll be teaching in my home town of Las Vegas this year. So I invite you to take one of my workshops, or attend one of my lectures.
Here’s what I’ll be teaching at the show:
Walking Foot Wonders
Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 9am-4pm
Class Length: Full day – Machines provided
Skill Level: All levels
Class Fee: $80
Click here to register for this class.
Quilt shown is “Little Man’s Fancy” from my book Machine Quilting with Style
Class Description: Learn to stitch beyond the ditch and unleash the power of your walking foot to quilt modern or traditional designs. Walking foot motifs to be taught include: wavy lines, decorative stitches, irregular grids, large continuous spirals, several straight line variations, and more! You’ll leave class armed with the confidence that yes, you can quilt your own quilts!
Class will also include a discussion on basting, favorite tools and supplies that make the job easier, plus tips for putting it all together on a real quilt. Students should be comfortable with their sewing machines, and will practice on their own pre-basted fabric and batting samples.
Free Motion Favorites
Friday, October 19, 2018, 9am-4pm
Class Length: Full day – Machines provided
Skill Level: All levels
Class Fee: $80
Click here to register for this class.
Quilt shown is “Quatrefoil Applique” from The Ultimate Guide to Machine Quilting
Class Description: Embrace perfectly imperfect quilting! That means little to no marking, and a whole lot of gorgeous texture. Ease into free-motion quilting with asymmetrical wavy lines, then move onto loops, traditional and modern stippling, plus curvy fillers like wishbones and cursive l’s that can expand to fit any space. Finish it off with several swirl variations, and you’ve got a toolbox of motifs to try on your next quilt!
Class will also include a discussion of basic free-motion quilting tips and tools, plus figuring out how to combine motifs together in the same quilt. Students should be comfortable with their sewing machines, and will practice on their own pre-basted fabric and batting samples.
Lecture & Trunk Show
Lecture: How Do I Quilt It?
Thursday, October 18, 2018, 1pm
Lecture Fee: $25
60 minute presentation Includes slide show, Q&A and book signing.
Click here to register for this lecture
The secret to successful quilting is in the planning and preparation. I’ll guide you through the steps I take to make each quilting experience fun and stress free Once you see my methods, you’ll feel empowered to quilt your own quilts! Learn how I baste my quilts, make a quilting plan, choose thread colors, divide and conquer each task, and apply rich texture with little to no marking of the quilt.
I love to share my quilts along with tips and tricks for better machine quilting!
Modern Quilting Trunk Show
Thursday, October 18, 2018, 6pm
Lecture Fee: $25
60 minute presentation Includes physical quilts, Q&A and book signing.
Click here to register for this trunk show.
I enjoy making complete quilts from start to finish, and am excited to show you the latest quilts from my books and patterns. This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with my quilts as I share my creative journey along with explanations of what makes them “modern”. Exact quilts shown will vary.
Quilt Las Vegas will also feature a full slate of regional and national instructors including Frieda Anderson, Mel Beach, Carmen Geddes, Nancy Mahoney and more!!
Click here to see the full list of instructors and the classes they’ll be offering.
There will also be a quilt competition, vendor mall, plus plenty of other fun events, and award winning quilter Marilyn Badger will be the judge and featured artist at the show. If you are near the Las Vegas area, or want to make a vacation out of it, I invite you to join me at the show. This event is brand new to Las Vegas and I can’t wait for it to get here!
Christa Quilts 
Sounds wonderful! I hope you have a VERY successful event and have fun doing it!!