Workshops - Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Classes/Workshops for: Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday Click here for printable Wednesday Timetable/Grid Complete Descriptions of Seminars and Workshops (PDF) PLEASE NOTE: SOME CLASSES STILL HAVE SEATS LEFT. THE REMAINING TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASE AT THE SHOW. Charlie Bement - Quilters Haven   “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. More . . . WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $100- #WW-02 LIMIT 20 STUDENTS ALL DAY WORKSHOP Less Than Traditional - Teacher Certification Class (and all others with some LTT experience that would like to learn more) With this technique you can turn circles (quick & easy) into pin cushions, place mats, table runners, pillows, curtains, table cloths, bedspreads and all sizes of quilts, to name a few. You’ve tried the L.T.T. technique - you love it - you want more. Come and learn from “Charlie” the Original Designer. With 25+ years experience. So you see-no end to the wonderful things you can do. You will learn what works and what doesn’t work. Learn the right way and you’ll know the answers to the questions your students will be asking. Have more confidence in yourself. Be the best teacher you can be. Some of the Patterns you’ll learn: Gumdrops & Lollipops Melon Patch Around The Block 9 Patch Flower Garden Got Scraps- Blue Metro Waltz Cover With Cover Bring to class: Everyone must bring to class at least a finished Unit of 4 and anything else "Less Than Traditional" you have made. This is very important for the class plan and Certification. Notebook & pencil (you’ll be taking notes). Basic sewing kit, pins, needles etc. Sewing machine in good working order, walking foot, extension cord and/or power strip. (If you are traveling from out of state and unable to bring your sewing machine, please let us know and one will be provided for you) Cutting Mat-Rotary Cutter Purple Thang Lg. & Med Less Than Traditional Basic Sets Lg. & Med Cutting Arcs Lg. & Med Less Than Traditional Rulers Bobbins threaded with colors being used BRING YOUR LUNCH Since you have already worked with Less Than Traditional, most of the items you will already have, any that you don’t have can be purchased in class or you can order them online at http://quiltershaven.net “Charlie” will notify students of pre class preparation, fabrics etc. (there will be lots of handouts) Show you’ve got what it takes and earn your Certificate and Card. Be one of the Best “Less Than Traditional” teachers. Hope to see you in class!!!! “Charlie” Gail Bird - Igolochkoy™ / Birdhouse Ent. Gail is an innovator, author, lecturer, designer and teacher both nationally and internationally. For 32 years Gail has specialized in the art of IGOLOCHKOY™ (Russian Punchneedle embroidery) and has the largest collection in the world of punchneedle works, including many famous wearable and quilt artists. More . . . WORKSHOP 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm $45 - #WW-16 LIMIT 20 STUDENTS Locker Hooked Tile Trivet Learn the basics of Locker Hooking: (Needles, canvas types, methods of preparing canvas, materials to hook with: fabric or yarn, finishing canvas edges, "locking" the loops in place with string or fabric, ending and starting your hooked in fabrics. books, kits and patterns on the market). In addition a ceramic tile will be added to the center of the piece and decorative buttons in the corners. Many samples and many unpublished tips and tricks will make you want to use up all you UGLY fabrics and scraps. An easy, fast, and original little project you can complete in the class. Kit fee $20 paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: White ceramic tile (4 ¼ square) locker hook, 4 button inserts, string and instructions. Bring to class: ½ yard dark fabric for inside and outside edges 1 yard print fabric for fill Cut or tear all fabrics into 1 ¼ inch strips from selvedge to selvedge. SHARP 4 inch embroidery scissors. 4 coordinated buttons for corners of fill fabric Carol Bledsoe - Sew EZ Quilting, Inc. 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. More . . . WORKSHOP 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $35- #WW-08 LIMIT 20 STUDENTS Sew EZ Dresden Table Topper This project looks difficult but is really very easy. If you’ve been skeptical about attempting a Dresden project this is the perfect one to start with. Carol Bledsoe will help you complete most, if not all of this table topper in class. Kits are available in class in a variety of color combinations for $12.99. The kit that is available for purchase in class does not contain batting, freezer paper or fusible web. Please bring these with you to class. Pattern purchase required $7.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom. Bring to class: Fabric Requirements: ¼ yard for Prairie Points and Center Circle 2 Fabrics for Fan Blades – 9” x 20” one light and one medium to dark in value Fat Quarter for Backing 17” square of batting Other Supplies: Sewing machine in good working order, ¼” foot, walking foot, extension cord and/or power strip QuiltCut2 Fabric Cutting System or EZ Dresden Template 17” square of freezer paper 5” square of fusible web (optional) Paper and fabric scissors Basic sewing supplies – thread for piecing and quilting, appliqué needles (if you want to hand appliqué the center circle), rotary cutter, cutting mat, etc. My hope is that you will complete the top and possibly even start the quilting in class. If you have any questions about this project feel free to contact me either by phone or email. Be sure to include your name, the class and a phone number in your email or phone message. Email address: Carol@sewEZquilting.com – Phone 866-210-1472. Printable Supply List Pam Damour – The Decorating Diva Pam has been in business since 1981.Started her Interior design business “Damour Designs”, and found a way to bridge her passions for design, sewing and power tools. Over the years, began teaching her trade, first at industry window covering expos, and then to consumers. Pam’s goal is to teach industry standards to consumers, and to raise the bar, in ways that the decorating industry manufactures soft furnishings. More . . . WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $70 - #WW-01 LIMIT 20 STUDENTS ALL DAY WORKSHOP Magic Miters and More! Learning how to execute perfect miters to professionally finish the corners of your home dec, garment and quilting projects. In this technique workbook class, you’ll learn mitered corners with & without linings, mitered banding, mitered sashing, mitered binding and more! You’ll never be afraid to attempt a miter again. Kit $25 paid to the teacher in the classroom Bring to class: Sewing machine in good working order extension cord and/or power strip. Basic sewing supplies Quilting Ruler and Marking Pencil BRING YOUR LUNCH Janie Lantz - representing Wallace Vac & Sewing 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. WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $70 - #WW-03 ALL DAY WORKSHOP Quilting INSIDE the Box! It’s easy to create your own quilting designs using 4D QuiltDesign Creator. Janie Lantz is offering a hands-on workshop covering the tools and techniques for crafting line-style designs for quilting robots OR embroidery machines. Save in multi-format for most brands of machines, or create original clip art for digitizing. Print designs to use as templates. Janie will guide you through fun techniques for creating quilting designs in this hands-on software day. We’ll make decorative motif stitches to use as openwork fill, create an appliqué edged in motif stitches, and make a raised design for trapunto or embossed work. We’ll cover advanced editing and other ways to manipulate patterns during the designing process. Vector graphics make your finished designs very clean, and you have control over the stitch order and direction from beginning to end. If you own 4D Quilt Design Creator, you’ll learn to get the most from your software! If you’re thinking of getting it, come try it out for the day and create some quilting designs! (10 training installations available) Bring to class: Windows XP or higher Laptop Pre-Installed with 4D QuiltDesign Creator Dongle, laptop power cord, mouse or graphics pad (Or, bring a laptop and we’ll install a training version if you want to try it out! First 10 to ask!) Surge-protected extension cord Notepad & Pen Bring a Lunch (or you can go out, there are eating places within walking distance) Cindy Losekamp - Sew Artfully Yours Cindy Losekamp is a fun and enlightening teacher known for her incredible amount of samples and ingenious way of creating. She has written numerous books and patterns and created many beautiful embroidery design CD's. Cindy has been creating her entire life. She started learning at her Grandmother’s knee and then continued at singer sewing classes and in 4-H. More . . . WORKSHOP 9:00 am – 12:00 pm $35 - #WW-07 Twinkling Tinkerbell Needle Felted Silk Scarf You will be amazed at the beauty of this scarf. Starting with a hand dyed silk scarf, you will add the beautiful fibers called Tinkerbell fluff while needle felting your troubles away. In this mass of curly mohair, silk and Angelina, you will find a sea of color unmatched by anything you've ever seen. Simply and quickly your scarf will be felted into a masterpiece you will want to wear forever. What's that? You're done already and you want to make another one. Not to worry...we have more to choose from...just visit us and meander through the many beautiful colors and styles and you will be needle felting till the sheep come home. The most fun you will have in this century. Join Cindy for this creative adventure. This is a very easy and soothing class. We will felt your troubles away! Kit fee $38 paid to the teacher in the classroom You kit includes everything else you need...all the fiber, Angelina, and the hand dyed scarf. Bring to class: Please bring your needle felting supplies...for example... Needle Felting Multi Needle Tool Brush or Foam section If you would like to bring your machine that is a needle felter...that is okay too. Sue Purdy - Sue's Solar Screens Sue started sewing at the age of 10 in 4-H. Her first project was a dress and got a white ribbon. Her mother wouldn't let her wear it out of the house. Luckily.....she's gotten better. Embellishment has always been her passion; she is the former owner of Sue's Sparklers. Having sold that business, she got bored and started another. 'Green' is the name of the game, so she is using the sun to print fabric and to create screenprints. Join her in this new fascination. WORKSHOP 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $24 - #WW-09 Print Fabrics Using the Sun Another easy process from Sue's Solar. We mix 2 chemicals with water, throw in some leaves or weeds found in nature, photographs, or clip art and you will make the most unique fabric or clothing prints you've ever seen. We'll also show you how to strip the color, leave the print and tea dye. Fast, easy and extremely economical. Kit fee: $26.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom Kit includes: 20 pre-treated 6" squares or pre-treated t-shirt- (Student please e-mail Sue at info@suessolar.com with the size of shirt you need ahead of time!!!! sizes M, L, XL, 2X) accessory kit mixture to brush or sponge on. Bring to class: T-Pins Emily Smith - MemoryMixer Emily is a professional photographer and mother of five children. Emily loves to capture the joyful moments of raising a family and enjoys creating with paper, fabric, and wood. Emily is passionate about teaching others how to take better photos, and what to do with them! WORKSHOP 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm $24 - #WW-14 What are you passionate about? What do you take pictures of? Allow Emily to show you how YOU can take all those photos you have collecting dust and make photo books, DVDs, throw blankets, calendars, greeting cards and more! In class we will make a mini brag book using 10 of your favorite photographs! Bring to class: 10 photographs on a memory stick or printed out 4x6 inches or smaller. Connie Spurlock - Sew Wonderful Dreams 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. More . . . WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $60 - #WW-06 (Price includes Kit) LIMIT 20 STUDENTS Cute for Kids An adorable sweatshirt jacket for your favorite kid is just around the corner. You bring a pre washed sweatshirt, a little fabric, scissors, thread and we will bring lots of kits, embellishments, braid, yarn, crystals, glitzy paints, closures, etc. Make "whole cloth" jackets and we'll put them together in a few hours. It will be fun. We will supply the pattern, yarns,  embellishments, ribbons, and Swarovski crystals. Sue Marsh's (RJR Fabrics) Caterwauling fabric, a fun fabric for kids will also be provided for your main focal points. Bring to class: Sewing machine in good working order, extension cord and/or power strip. Basic Sewing Supplies, scissors, pins, etc. Thread- black and assorted colors for decorative stitching Sweatshirt- new or used (pre-washed). Make sure that the sweatshirt fits loosely (4) Fat quarters- one each of these bright colors; pink, purple, aqua and yellow. Assorted scraps of like colors You won't use all of these fabrics, but it will give you more options when placing them.