I’m really excited to be teaching three classes for Pacific International Quilt Festival Online, coming up Oct. 14 to 17. Registration is open and I’d love to have you join me!
Here are brief descriptions. You’ll find more complete information at the links below.
1. Free Motion Improv, Thursday evening 10/15, 4–7 PST
Liberate yourself from traditional quilting symmetry by mashing up your favorite motifs in a seemingly random way. Combine basic shapes with transitional designs and free-motion fillers to add amazing texture to the negative spaces in your quilts, or create your own unique work of improvisational art. Note: Students should be comfortable with basic free-motion quilting.
Cost: $80, includes $25 kit fee, kit includes your choice of one of my machine quilting books.
2. Free Motion Quilting Designs with Lines, Friday afternoon 10/16, 12–3 PST
Embrace the “hand-sketched” look when you learn to quilt modern geometric fillers that require little to no marking of the quilt. Go beyond the straight line when you learn how to create irregular linear motifs that look great on both traditional and contemporary quilts. Note: Students should be comfortable with basic free-motion quilting.
Cost: $80, includes $25 kit fee, kit includes your choice of one of my machine quilting books.
3. Improv Piecing: Modern Logs, Saturday 10/17, 9–3 PST
Put a modern spin on a classic block while you learn to create improvisationally pieced Log Cabin blocks. Choose two sets of fabrics that have good contrast, such as lights and darks. You’ll need 10 fat quarters of assorted lights and 10 fat quarters of assorted darks to make the 48″ x 54″ quilt. Pattern is included in the kit fee, and the pattern includes additional sizes. Suitable for all skill levels.
Make plans to join me for virtual classes during PIQF Oct. 14 to 17. I’d love to “meet” you!
Click here to shop for Good Vibes fabrics to make your own Modern Logs quilt!
Click here to buy the Modern Logs paper pattern (not necessary if you’ll be in the class, because the pattern is included in the class fee).
Click here to buy the Modern Logs pattern instantly as a downloadable pdf.
Maybe you’d like to see a bit of how I machine quilt on my home sewing machine?
Check out this short video on my YouTube channel. It’s not exactly the same thing I’ll be teaching in the classes, but you’ll get an idea of my style!
I can’t wait to meet you and create some amazing things together!
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