Workshops - Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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“Charlie” as she likes to be called, is basically a self-taught quilter. Born in
Las Cruces, New Mexico, she has been quilting off and on since she was 12 years
old.
She just made do with what was available that is until the early 80’s when she
got fed up with not being able to find the “calico” fabrics (you older quilters
will remember that was all you would dare put in a quilt!) and notions she
wanted and needed to make her creations.
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WORKSHOP
9:00 am -
4:00 pm
$70- #WW-12
LIMIT 20 STUDENTS
ALL DAY WORKSHOP
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Quilts Quick & Easy “Charlie’s Way” (all skill levels)
This class is about learning to do all of those quilts projects the right way.
Learn from Original Designs of “Less Than Traditional.” In class you will make a
Unit of 4 Large Quilt Circles, which will be the center piece for a table or you
can make into a pillow wrap. Now you have learned hands on – no limit to the
possibilities!! You’ll receive several project sheets at the end of the class
plus see many samples from Pin Cushions to Quilts and everything in between.
Come and join the Fun!
Bring to class:
Sewing machine with walking foot, extension cord and/or power strip.
Cutting Mat-Rotary Cutter
Purple Thang
Large LT Template Set
Large LTT Cutting Arc
Quilter’s straight pins and needle thread for basting
Basic sewing kit
4-13’ squares of 2 different fabrics – High contrast
4-13’ squares of Thermore Batting
Some of you may already have these items, Templates, Notions and fabric squares
can be purchased in the class or on my
website
ahead of time.
Fabric & Batting Square kits are $12.50
Go to the secure website and see some samples,
wwww.quiltershaven.net
BRING YOUR LUNCH.
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Bobbie Bergquist is a quilt maker who strives to keep things simple quick and
fun. She was the inspiration for Quilters Treasure whose goal is to give
quilters an artist pallet. Bobbie wanted to make a stained glass quilt and found
nothing available to meet this need. Her husband Joel created fabric which has
inspired her & many other quilters to expand their creativity.
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WORKSHOP
9:00 am
- 4:00 pm
$70 - #WW-13
LIMIT 15 STUDENTS
ALL DAY WORKSHOP
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Perfect Flying Geese & Half Square Triangles
Are you frustrated making flying geese & half square triangles? Would you like
to learn how to make 36 half square triangles from just 2 larger pieces of
fabric with out the worry of stretching your fabric on the bias? Does the math
to do flying geese frustrate you? This class will give you the right tools to
make it fun and reduce the stress. You will receive 4 specialty tools that can
be used in other projects. Learn how the right tools & the knowledge to use them
will not only improve you skills in making flying geese & half square triangles
but will also improve other quilting skills. This workshop is fun for everyone,
and appropriate for all levels.
Kit Fee: $35 paid at the beginning of the class to the Instructor.
Includes 4 rulers, pattern and complete instructions.
Bring to class:
Sewing machine with walking foot, extension cord and/or power strip.
1. 1 ea 20" x 20" light (white)
2. 4 strips 2 ½" x with of fabric (wof); light (white)
3. 1 ea 20" x 20" Medium (blue)
4. 4 strips 2 ½" x wof; Medium (blue)
5. 2 ea 20" x 20" Dark (purple)
6. 4 strips 2 ½" x wof; Dark (purple)
7. Cut 4, 1 ½" border x wof; Medium (blue)
8. Cut 4, 2" binding x wof; Medium (blue)
9. Neutral or color to match project thread for top & bobbin,
10. Pencil or marking chalk that will show on your material
11. Standard sewing kit including cutting mat, ruler & rotary cutter.
BRING YOUR LUNCH.
Printable Supply List
** Optional fabric kits are available for $30 which include 3 ½ yards of fabric
replacing items 1-8 and will be in the colors show on sample. Contact Bobbie at
Joe@QuiltersTreasure.com if you have any questions
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Carol began sewing at an early age. She made mostly clothing and home dec items
until she started quilting in 1994. She started taking quilting classes in 1995.
From that point on she was hooked. Her mentor is her mom who is an avid quilter.
She taught Carol that it's OK to think outside the box.
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WORKSHOP
5:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
$35- #WW-23
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Rainbow Weave - (Quilters all Levels)
This beautiful quilt can be made in hand-dyed fabrics like the model or with
other fabrics with a similar look. The quilt is entirely strip pieced. Fabrics
can blend top to bottom or side to side. The choice is yours. Carol Bledsoe will
give you some tips on cutting and piecing this project. The Alto's QuiltCut2
will make this project a breeze but is not required for this class.
Pattern fee purchase required $6.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom
An optional kit is available for $85.00 (see below)
Bring to class:
Sewing machine with 1/4 foot, extension cord and/or power strip.
Fabric Requirements:
• 12 each – ½ yard pieces of fabric – Fabrics should show a gradation of color.
If a monochromatic look is desired, include a variety of values within the
color. The model is made with hand-dyed fabrics. Other fabric ideas to achieve a
similar effect are Moda Marbles or Marble Mates, Kaufman Multi-dyes, 1895
batiks, or subtle tone on tones
• 2 yards Black or another dark color to use as inner border and binding.
Yardage is based on lengthwise grain border strips.
• 4 yards backing fabric
• 2 yards batting
Other Materials:
Stiletto or Seams Sew Fast – Recommended
• Rotary cutter, cutting mat, 6 x 24 ruler or Alto’s QuiltCut or QuiltCut2
• Iron and pressing surface
• Scrap paper and pen or pencil
• Pins
• One full bobbin
Preparation:
• Decide on the order you want your fabrics to be in. Label them with letters
A-L
• Prior to class cut three 2” strips each of Fabric A and Fabric B. If you are
confident in your cutting and don’t need help using the QuiltCut2 to cut the
strips, cut all of your strips before class.
• Bring all fabrics with you to class
An optional kit is available for $85.00 - Kit includes:
pattern, the hand dyed fabric in the sample quilt plus inner border and binding
fabrics. Please send an email to Carol@sewEZquilting.com to preorder the kit.
Payment will be made in the classroom or at the Alto's/Sew EZ Quilting booth at
the show.
I look forward to guiding through this fun and easy project. This is a great
class for quilters of all levels. Feel free to call me between 8:00 am and 8:00
pm at 866-210-1472 or send an email to Carol@sewEZquilting.com . Please include
your name, phone number, the name of the class and where you’re taking the class
in any phone or email messages.
Printable Supply List
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Jan Bones ( BHec) is an internationally known teacher, author and designer.
The University of Manitoba and now also Red River College are the places Jan has
taught and inspired students for the past 32 years.
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WORKSHOP
9:00 am
- 5:00 pm
$70 - #WW-14
LIMIT 18
STUDENTS
ALL DAY WORKSHOP
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The Dress Form
You are invited to join this workshop & re-create your body in paper!
This workshop is simply the best investment you will make for yourself. You will
learn a fun, easy & inexpensive way to make your own Dress Form.
By day’s end, you will have completed all the steps to make your own sewing &
designing tool & you will have experienced the art of Dress Form creation!
Please wear to good bra & panties (or the lingerie/undergarments you most
commonly wear). For modesty, wear a full slip or camisole & a half slip if you
wish. Also please bring or wear sox and comfy runners.
BRING YOUR LUNCH
Kit fee $30 paid to instructor in the classroom
Kit includes: instruction book, precut paper tape & plastic bag.
Bring to class:
2 old tea towels
8’’X8’’ cake pan
stapler
hair dryer
heavy duty extension cord
2 yards any type of twill tape or ribbon
2 safety pins
tape measure
paper scissors
small jug/bottle for water.
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Barb is a nationally designer, teacher and lecturer. She has designed and
constructed one-of-a-kind garments, using her label, “Barb Originals,” for 25
years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in
counseling. She is a Martha Pullen educator and a member of PACC and ASG.
In addition to producing her own newsletter, Barb has recently become a
contributing author for Threads magazine and Sew Beautiful magazine. Her classes
are known for their high educational content as well as their laughter.
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WORKSHOP
9:00 am -
1:00 pm
$45 - #WW-18
LIMIT 15 STUDENTS
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Three Bags Full
This bag will actually force you to be organized. The bag
is constructed using Cordura and decorator fabrics. Barb will show you a simple
way to insert zippers into each bag to make them safe. You will walk out of
class with your new favorite bag on your shoulder.
Kit fee: $32.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom.
Kit includes: pattern, Cordura fabric, decorator fabric, zippers, D-rings,
clips, clasps, strap and buckle.
Bring to class:
Sewing machine, extension cord and/or power strip, thread
1
black & 1 gray spool
scissors
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Betty is the author of Cotton Theory Quilting Series, fabric design and
international instructor. Betty is a quilting entrepreneur who invented Cotton
Theory™ quilting in 2001 and received a patent on it in 2004. Cotton Theory
quilting is a Quilt First-Then Assemble™ method that combines sewing, quilting
and machine embroidery to create reversible quilted projects with an extra
dimension.
Betty lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and owns a quilt shop in nearby Osseo,
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WORKSHOP
9:00 am -
4:00 pm
$70 - #WW-11
LIMIT 25 STUDENTS
ALL DAY WORKSHOP
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Cotton Theory Quilting: Two-Image Tote
Betty Cotton will help you create a reversible tote with quilted embroidery,
decorative stitches, 3 dimensional seams and reversible binding. Great for
carrying supplies to class!
Kit Fee: $45.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom
Kit Includes:
Embroidered center panel
Pre-cut front fabric
Pre-cut back fabric
Pre-cut batting
#90/14 Topstitch needle
Adhesive Quilting Guide
Use of thread
Bobbins wound
Bring to class:
(Items can be purchased the day of class)
Cotton Theory Quilting: Book One
1" x 6" ruler
Marking tool (chalk liner)
Thread snips
Sharp scissors (Cotton Theory Scissors recommended)
Thin, sharp, straight pins
BRING YOUR LUNCH
Pfaff sewing machines are being provided by Rocky Mountain Sew & Vac
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Janie specializes in teaching sewing software, including embroidery and quilt
designing. She is a certified educator for Husqvarna Viking, and has attended
Sulky and Wild Ginger Patternmaster Certification as well.
A published author, Janie has written video tutorials for 4D Embroidery
Software, articles for professional magazines, and appeared with Sue Hausmann on
America Sews.
Her teaching style is full of gentle humor, and her well-paced, detailed
presentations will send you home packed full of information and ready to fire up
your quilting or sewing machine to create something new.
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WORKSHOP
9:00 am -
4:00 pm
$70 - #WW-16
ALL DAY WORKSHOP
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Logos, Logos, Embroidered Logos!
Want to embroider a professional-looking company logo on a shirt or tote? Here’s
a hands-on opportunity to learn to create your own logos. Start with a scan of an
existing logo, and learn the process of designing elements that lend that
professional finish to your embroidery. We’ll cover how to edit and clean up
graphics in 4D Design Creator, using the tools in the Picture tab.
We’ll also learn to use Design Creator’s tools to create sharp, clear elements
that add detail and grab attention. Use texture and layering to make that Logo
pop! Explore design theory, as you learn how to build an embroidery from the
first stitch to the last. Gather tips for stitching directly on your piece, or
making a badge element with appliqué. You’ll leave feeling confident and ready
to create that logo for your business, family, or friends!
 Bring to class:
4D Embroidery Professional (4D Design Creator), installed, with Dongle
Laptop computer with CD/DVD drive for graphics files and backup copy of the
handout, and your power supply.
Mouse & mouse pad; or graphics drawing pad w/stylus. Extra batteries for your
mouse.
USB Embroidery stick.
Extension power strip, heavy duty
NOTE** If you wish to try out the 4D Professional System, just bring your laptop
computer with at least 1 gig of free space and 1 gig of memory, plus a DVD drive
and Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7. We’ll install the software for up to 10
students who want to try out 4D. The software is multi-format and saves in any
embroidery file for any embroidery machine.
Bring a sack lunch and beverage, as there is no lunchroom on the pre-class day.
Or, plan to go to one of the nearby take-out places.
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Linda MacPhee, Bsc. (H.Ec), is the star of her own TV series, “Linda MacPhee's
Workshop”, a Fibre Arts /Sewing show currently showing in Canada and the U.S.
Linda is also a well known international speaker, designer, author, producer and
star of acclaimed video series.
She has just been honored with a YMCA Women of Distinction Award as an
Entrepreneur, Global TV's Women of Vision, and the University of Alberta's
Alumni Award of Excellence. You'll love Linda's humorous, contagious, fun, fast
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WORKSHOP
9:00 am
- 4:00 pm
$70 - #WW-10
LIMIT 20 STUDENTS
ALL DAY WORKSHOP
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Make a Designer Purse
Have you priced out purses lately? Yes, it's time to create your own
designer handbag! From her latest handbag pattern or her Best Bag #, Linda will
get you mixing and matching colors and textures to create a one of a kind.
masterpiece! Make it big or small. ... and add lots of metallic pleather,
ruching, bobbin work , free motion stitching, metals and more! Add pockets
exactly where you need them!
Participants are encouraged to bring scraps of fabric, lace, yarn, beads,
buttons, etc., to add to their creations.
Kit fee: $24.98 paid to the teacher in the classroom
Bring to class:
Sewing machine, extension cord and/or power strip.
Basic sewing supplies.
Bobbin case (if you plan to do bobbin work),
decorative thread and free motion foot (if you want to do free motion)
a pair of old jeans (for use as pockets).
Linda will also bring kits for everyone as well as extra embellishments that
will be available for purchase.
BRING YOUR LUNCH
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Lyla J. Messinger is an internationally recognized designer, speaker, author and
teacher. She owns L.J. Designs, a multi-faceted company including L.J. Designs,
À La Mode, and Eclectic Treasures pattern lines, Design Plus® notions, and
TheSewingPlace.com website for fashion sewing enthusiasts.
Lyla retired from teaching to promote fashion sewing by providing simple,
stylish garment patterns, notions, education and inspiration.
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WORKSHOP
1:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
$45 - #WW-21
LIMIT 15 STUDENTS
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Seven Slick Slinky Techniques
Create your own Slinky reference book as you learn 7 of Lyla’s updated garment
construction and decorative techniques. New fabrics, tools and notions make
sewing and embellishing with Slinky a breeze. Construct samples of Lyla’s
favorite techniques. Add them to the step by step instruction pages provided in
the kit to make a valuable resource tool you can refer back to time and time
again. Once you master these techniques, you’ll become a Slinky Sewing Star!
Capture this extraordinary opportunity to spend a half day absorbing knowledge
and inspiration from an innovative sewing educator!
Kit Fee: $22 paid to the teacher in the classroom
Includes printed instructional pages, and all fabrics and specialty notions
needed to complete samples will be available for purchase from the instructor on
the day of class.
Thank you for signing up for some Slinky. We will be constructing samples to
insert in your notebook. I will have all of the instructional pages, along with
the fabric and specialty notions you will need to complete the samples.
Please find below a list of the items you will need to bring. Your kit fee
includes the instructional pages, fabrics, and thread and specialty notions for
your samples.
Bring to class:
Sewing machine, extension cord and/or power strip.
3-ring binder (1” or larger) for your pages ( Recycle an old notebook if you
have one)
2 size 75 stretch needles (let me know NOW if you need me to bring for you to
purchase)
pen or pencil for notes
general sewing supplies: scissors, nippers, ruler or straight edge, etc
glass head silk pins (let me know NOW if you need me to bring for you to
purchase)
scotch tape or double stick tape (optional) [for inserting samples on pages: you
may prefer to pin them for easy viewing later]
mini iron & pad [optional- we will have irons set up for our use
small rotary cutter and small mat
check made payable to L.J. Designs for $22.00 for kit fee, or cash in an
envelope with your name on it…this will speed up the check in process so we can
get right to work on samples
cookies or treats for the teacher J [optional]
(brownie points awarded!)
Note: Just so you know, I plan to have more than 7 techniques
in your workbook. Some of them we won’t have time to do in class, but you will
have fabric, notions and instructions to complete them at home. I could just
include 7 things, but I think all of the techniques are valid. We will complete
the ones in class that need the most explanation and assistance. The others are
pretty straight forward and can be worked on between other samples as you have
time or at home later. I know that look in the eyes of the ‘die hard sewers’ who
attend the show all week and are getting pretty tired by the last day! I hope
you agree it is a good idea for me to give you information and “homework”,
rather than just give you an incomplete workbook.
Send any comments on this to LJMessinger@yahoo.com or call 775-853-2207 if you
have any questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing you soon. Lyla
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Now Connie sits back and laughs at her early attempts to sew, but 30 years ago
those word were uttered loudly and often as she attempted to put a zipper in a
pair of shorts. The zipper had to be taken out so many times that the shorts
were worn out before they were ever finished.
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WORKSHOP
1:00 pm -
4:00 pm
$60 - #WW-20
LIMIT 20 STUDENTS
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Tote-A-lly Cool, Vinyl Mesh Bag (Beginners to Advanced)
A vinyl tote bag is strong, lightweight, colorful and see-through. Add a special
waterproof duck canvas bottom and lots of pockets, and it may become your
favorite tote of all time. Complete your 15" x 17" tote and some zippered mesh
gift bags in class as you learn how easy it is to sew on vinyl -and how quickly
these perfect-for-gifts projects really are.
Great way to use scrap fabrics,
zippers you have on-hand and your imagination. You should complete tote and a
few gift bags in class.
Bring to class:
Sewing machine (general purpose foot, zipper foot, needles 80/12
or 90/14, bobbins), extension cord and/or power strip,
scissors, thread (one
black spool and 2 spools of colored thread),
a few scraps of fabric (4" x 10"
will work fine) and 2 or 3 zippers ~ any color, any size, old, new or recycled.
May be nylon or metal.
KIT INCLUDED
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Linda is the owner and instructor at Uniquely Yours Porcelain Dolls, just 30
miles east of Denver, in Strasburg, CO. The Studio is a high quality porcelain
doll making teaching Studio, which studies both classic and modern dolls.
She has been a Doll Artisan Guild Instructor for many years, and teaches
workshops at International Doll Making Conventions, to include Germany. She
holds the prestige doll making title of Triple Crown Doll Maker, which is one
degree higher than the Doctorate.
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WORKSHOP
5:00 pm -
8:00 pm
$35 - #WW-22
LIMIT 20 STUDENTS
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Lady Emma’s Sewing Companion (Difficulty Level:
Easy)
Twirl and get your sewing supplies at your finger tips, while organizing and
covering that “mess” near your sewing area. The Lady Emma Dresser Jar Sewing
Companion’s beautiful sheer silk skirt covers your many items, while black
metallic silk ribbon around her waist, create holders for a pair of small
scissor and a bodkin. The kit includes: painted porcelain Lady Emma Dresser Jar
top; 5.25 inch base on turntable; five stiff fabric compartments that your will
cut and assemble; pin cushion/base for Lady Emma; black metallic silk ribbons
and seed beads for small scissor and bodkin holders; different gold trims.
Kit fee: $45.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom
Material Provided in Workshop:
1 Painted Lady Emma Dressing Jar top
Written directions for workshop
All fabrics and patterns
All metallic ribbons
Plastic turn-table
Thread
Bring to class:
Basic sewing kit
Trimble
Marking Pencil
Large eyes needle
Beading needle
Fabric Tack
Tacky Glue
Tracing Wheel
Emery Board
Dental floss
Small scissors
Bodkin for Companion
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Hawaii's own Cindy Walter is an inspiring and innovative author, teacher,
lecturer, TV personality and fabric designer. You'll recognize her as the
hostess of the TV show Quilt Central which airs to most of the mainland PBS
stations and also as a regular hostess for www.Quilterstv.com, free internet TV
for quilters.
She regularly teaches quilting at shows in the USA, and around the world
including in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, France and Germany.
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WORKSHOP
9:00 am -
12:00 pm
$35 - #WW-17
LIMIT 20 STUDENTS
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Scraps-Book Crazy Quilt
Keepsake photo memories are captured in a whimsical quilt-as-you-go crazy quilt.
Using photo-transferred pictures & scraps of fabric (hence “scraps-book”) and
Cindy’s new FAST crazy method with mitered borders. This will be one of the
fastest quilts you've ever made. Need sewing machine. Students must come to
class with the photos already transferred to ink-jet cotton (contact teacher two
weeks ahead of time if you need help - cindyquilter@aol.com).
Supply Lists bring to class:
Sewing machine with Walking foot and darning foot
Extension cord and/or power strip
Neutral and matching threads5 – 3” x 5” photos already printed on ink-jet photo
transfer cotton. Teacher can help with this if contacted at least two weeks
prior to class (Cindyquilter@aol.com). Students MUST come to class with photos
already on the ink-jet photo cotton.
10- approx. 1/8 yard complimentary fabrics
1 yd border fabric
¼ yd optional inner border fabric
32” x 32” backing fabric
32” x 32” cotton batting
Neutral and matching threads
Pins
Scissors
Sharp pencil and ball point pen
Rotary cutter, large mat, and 6 x 24 ruler
Seam ripper
Spray baste
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Kaye is an award winning quilt engineer, renown for her techniques in
simplifying quilting. She is also the hostess of the program, Kaye's Quilting
Friends, on Public Television.
Kaye likes to consider herself a quilt engineer because of the tools she has
designed and the techniques she has created. Her tools and techniques have
revolutionized the quilting world enabling anyone to make a quilt in a timely
manner and with great accuracy.
Since she started designing in 1979, Kaye has authored over 20 books and created
9 quilting tools.
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WORKSHOP/
CERTIFICATION
9:00 am -
4:00 pm
$150 - #WW-8
incl. pattern
PLUS
3-Day Admission Pass
ALL DAY CLASS
GET A FREE WEEKEND PASS WITH THIS WORKSHOP
PURCHASE!
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TEACHER CERTIFICATION - Quilting the Kaye Wood Way
Quilting Teachers, start with a one day class from Kaye Wood.
Become an
independent Kaye Wood Teacher. A list of available classes will be sent to you.
Something for everyone—beginner to more advanced classes.
Before this class, you choose which Area of Study you want to learn to teach.
Individualized instructions will be given for the chosen pattern. Generalized
instructions will be given on how to set up classes.
Learn Kaye’s original techniques for easier and more accurate quilt making. Teach
your students how to eliminate the slow-downs.
After certification, you set up your own classes and set your own fees. Teach
the classes in which you are certified anywhere and any time. A listing of
Certified Teachers will be placed on kayewood.com.
A listing of Certified Teachers and their scheduled classes will be listed on
our website www.kayewood.com
Bring to class:
Sewing machine with ¼ inch foot, extension cord and/or power strip
Basic sewing supplies
BRING YOUR LUNCH.
Kaye’s tools will be available for use in class or for sale
If you have any questions, please call 800-248-5293 or email kaye@kayewood.com
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