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Quiltmaking: Cleveland
Image Magic
with Katie Bartz
Discover creative magic when you learn to manipulate images on your computer – fabric prints, children’s artwork, photographs, clip art . . . anything you can scan or print qualifies. See great ways to use the images for more creative scrapbook pages, memory quilts, custom home décor projects and more artful clothing. Explore adding machine embroidery stitches to enhance or even replace the image for more incredible artistic effects.
Friday 2:30 – 3:30 L162
Autumn Pennies 
with Kim Diehl in the Quilting Studio
Reminiscent of a wool penny rug, this combination of quarter-square triangles and simple circles never becomes a “UFO”. Master perfect invisible appliqué techniques at the machine, then discover how easy it is to finish a quilt using the “big stitch” style of hand quilting. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials: $28. Limit 24.
Friday 6:00 – 9:00 N200X & P216
Meadow Blossom Minis
with Kim Diehl in the Quilting Studio
Colorful blossoms come to life as you effortlessly and invisibly appliqué your mug mat or mini-quilt in class. Choose to make one blossom while mastering this new technique, and sew the entire meadow at your leisure. Swift and easy finishing techniques aid in completing these small items – perfect for gift giving. A great project for shopping your “stash” at home, too. Bring a thimble to class. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials: $15. Limit 24.
Friday 12:30 – 3:30 K152X & L168
Bloomin’ Wonderful
Kim Diehl in the Quilting Studio
Wouldn’t you love to use your sewing machine to create appliqués that truly look hand stitched? These velvety-soft trumpet flowers call for such a technique. Includes template and pattern piece preparation, tips for laying out perfectly centered designs without measuring and in-depth instruction for making your sewing machine sing. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials: $28. Limit 24.
Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 S264X & T280
Beginner Steps to Free Motion Quilting
with Sheila Finklestein in the Quilting Studio
Leave your walking foot behind and glide into scribbles, stipples, and continuous curved free motion machine quilting. Master the steps to get you dancing toward heirloom-caliber results. Discover how to prepare the quilt surface, layer the quilt sandwich, use invisible and removable markings, judge your stitch length and estimate stitch pattern density in hands-on painless steps. Counts as 4 sessions. Materials Fee: $28. Limit 20.
Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 F89X & G105
Saturday 8:30 – 11:30 Q232X & R248
Mystery Quilt
with Rita Fishel
Feeling like a sleuth? With no two kits alike, intuition dictates your choice of pre-cut kits, which reveal the mystery's solution as you create your 60” x 70” quilt top. The workshop is geared for beginners, but suits experienced quiltmakers who want an evening of stitching fun. “No cutting necessary” means a low margin for error as a rookie detective/stitcher, and more those more experienced can stitch-to-solution without stress. Choose from a variety of color combinations, includes pattern and binding too. Includes everything for a generous lap quilt including borders, binding and step-by-step illustrated clues. Counts as 2 sessions. Materials: $69. Limit 20.
Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 F88X & G104
Patchwork Template Basics
with Mary Huey in the Sewing Spot
Saving time and increasing accuracy when cutting patchwork pieces? Priceless! A basic set of templates is invaluable for beginner and experienced patchwork enthusiasts alike. Learn the essentials of cutting with templates while creating simple blocks that can be finished into several small projects at home. Pre-requisite: Should be familiar with rotary cutters and piecing basics and an understanding of working with ¼" seams. Counts as 2 sessions. Materials: $14. Limit 20.
Saturday 10:30 – 1:30 R255 & S271
Brainstorming for Quilt Design
with Mary Huey
Feeling creatively challenged? Join other creative but somewhat stuck quilters in a think-tank setting to release the potential of those uncut fabrics and unfinished projects you’ve been storing. Working together under Mary’s experienced eye you’ll brainstorm design solutions and come away with fresh ideas for new quilts. Supply List.
Friday 12:30 – 2:00 K148X
Five Ways With Flying Geese
with Mary Huey
Your patchwork quiltmaking will take off as you adopt precise methods for cutting and piecing flying geese blocks while simultaneously conserving fabric and energy. See how a multi-size flying geese ruler puts wind to your wings, and come away with a flock of ideas for using this simple unit; including bands of flying geese, blocks that use the unit and a stunning zigzag motif.
Thursday 1:00 – 2:00 C43
Facets of Color Table Runner
with Debby Kratovil in the Baby Lock Studio
Simple shapes come together for a misleadingly complex look to form a block that sparkles! The Facets of Color block looks daunting, comprised of odd angles and various triangle sizes. More compelling because of how fabric choice changes its personality, the block offers easy ways to combine techniques for accurate piecing. Combine paper piecing and quick cutting techniques, no templates required! Choice of color stories for your 18” block (2 make a table runner, 37” x 55”). Includes fabric for 2 blocks, sashings, border and binding and pattern with clear instructions. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials Fee: $32. Limit 20.
Friday 8:30 – 11:30 H119X & J135
Cookie Cutter Bonanza
with Debby Kratovil in the Baby Lock Studio
Start with a delicious menu of shapes, pick one, and the fun begins! A raw-edge appliqué technique creates the illusion of more complicated reverse appliqué with curves everywhere. Setting and border options that work with all shapes are explored as well. A virtual feast for every quilter’s appetite – and no calories! Includes all fabrics for four 10” blocks, border, binding, small spool of thread, all necessary patterns and illustrated instructions. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials Fee: $28. Limit 20.
Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 F87X & G103
Palm Leaf Cluster
with Debby Kratovil in the Baby Lock Studio
Even with razor-sharp points and large-scale leaves you won’t break a sweat! The simplicity of paper piecing makes perfection a breeze, and your dramatic tropical quilt block magically appears. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials Fee: $25. Limit 20.
Thursday 12:30 – 3:30 C39X & D55
Satin Stitch Machine Appliqué
with Jerri McKee in the Sewing Spot
Learn how to approach your satin stitch appliqué with the correct tools and machine settings and you’ll have success every time! Create your seasonal tea-towel as you master appliqué curves, points and corners at the machine. Practice makes perfect! Materials Fee: $12. Limit 12.
Friday 8:30 – 10:00 H127X
Really, Really Broken Hearts
with Kim Montagnese in the Quilting Studio
The artistry in Kim’s “inside out” series is fabulous, and this is a favorite. Creating the blocks with her construction technique allows you to create the 76” x 76” quilt in a weekend, but you can master it in just one block. Stitch, then break apart and re-assemble your hearts as you create this whimsical but beautiful block in class – curves and all – completely by machine. Pattern and all fabrics for a single block included. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials Fee: $30. Limit 20.
Friday 8:30 – 11:30 H120X & J136
Really, Really Broken Dishes
with Kim Montagnese in the Quilting Studio
Circles and curves without curved piecing? You bet! It’s fast, fun and easy. Edges turned in the easiest way imaginable, curves fall into place and machine stitching keeps them there. Your quilt block has the look of beautiful hand appliqué and a complex design – but in reality it’s simple and fast with this innovative new method. Pattern and all fabrics for a single block included. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials Fee: $30. Limit 20.
Thursday 8:30 – 11:30 A8X & B24
Tulip Time
with Linda M. Poole
Tulip Time is a breath of sunshine in spring, summer, winter or fall. Linda will give you the confidence and creative energy to tackle any appliqué project after learning her glue stick appliqué method. Whether you’re a beginning quiltmaker or just new to appliqué, seeking new inspiration or just looking for a fun project, this high-spirited class is for you. Gather new ideas and techniques along with the satisfaction of great laughter and fun. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials fee: $32. Limit 20.
Friday 1:00 – 5:00 K150, L166 & M182
Dragonfly Circle
with Linda M. Poole
The colors of the dragonfly shimmer with iridescence in the sunlight. Their jewel-like tones are created here with metallic stitchwork, a bit of stumpwork and some beading. Fusing techniques bring your mystical, one-of-a-kind being to life quickly, as it seems to hover in mid-air. Counts as 2 sessions. Materials Fee: $32. Limit 20.
Saturday 8:30 – 11:30 Q230X & R246
Tippy Toes Fairie
with Linda M. Poole
Everyone smiles when creating Tippy Toes who balances herself on a crescent moon! Add a little sparkle to your life with the magic of fairies. Learn just how easy appliqué can be while Linda teaches you her glue stick appliqué technique. Counts as 3 sessions. Material Fee: $25. Limit 20.
Saturday 12:30 – 3:00 S262 & T278
A Quilted Journey Around the World
with Linda M. Poole
Buckle your seatbelts and sit tight for a global adventure as you see the world through the eyes of quiltmakers from America and around the world. See what inspires them and how they express their impressions, images and artistry from travel within their own countries and beyond their borders. Through this collection of quilts you’ll visit Paris, Japan, Italy, Turkey, the US and more, finding new inspiration for both travel and quiltmaking.
Friday 9:00 – 10:00 H123
Luxury Quilts
with Patsy Shields
Quilts aren’t always 100% cotton. Makers of luxury quilts work with a range of different fabrics, battings, embellishments, quilting designs, stitching effects and finishing techniques. Gain a feel for the various elements and how to combine them for the quilts of your dreams. Discussion includes inspiration, color use, supplies from fabric to thread to batting, quilt and trapunto designs and techniques, embellishments and embroidery. Luxury from the inside out!
Thursday 9:00 – 10:00 A3
Friday 10:30 – 11:30 J139
Saturday 12:30 – 1:30 S259
Sashiko Stitched Evening Clutch
with Nancy Shriber
Your morning is bright and peaceful as, with needle in hand, you form these traditional, elegant stitches. Inspired by the Evening Bag featured in Nancy’s book, Sashiko Handbags 14 on 14, this spectacular clutch design is yours only at the Expo. Direction includes lining, closure and binding options from which to choose to complete your project. Choice of color story, all supplies and pattern included. Materials Fee: $20. Limit 24.
Thursday 10:30 – 12:00 B22X
Saturday 12:00 – 1:30 S260X
Introduction to Sashiko Stitching: Japanese Apron Pocket
with Nancy Shriber
Discover the history of the humble Sashiko stitch as you fall into the rhythm with needle and thread. You’ll use these stitches to create special embellishments on clothing, gifts and accessories, as the elegant simplicity lends itself to all types of fabrics, including fine silks and linens. By the end of class you’ll have a perfectly stitched, indigo cotton pocket for a simple Japanese apron. Directions and grid for the apron included. Materials Fee: $12. Limit 24.
Saturday 9:00 – 10:00 Q237
“Who Let the Dogs Out?” Jacket
with Connie Spurlock
Loralie Designs™ has released the most adorable dogs in her new fabric line, “Doggie Delight”. Starting with a sweatshirt, make a one of a kind designer dog theme jacket from a fine selection of Loralie’s creations. Learn short cuts for piecing, how to apply iron-on crystals and metals, and discover a variety of fun and easy pockets. Everyone will receive the pattern, 12 to 14 "Doggie Portraits", 12 to 15 pieces of fabric from Loralie's Doggie Delight collection, some pre-made pockets, iron on metals and crystals and a spool of embellishment thread.
Wednesday 10:00 – 4:30 MDB900
Sewing Machine Necessary
Supply List
Limit 20
Cost: $129
Got Points?
with Connie Spurlock
Having trouble making everything match up in your quilt blocks? Learn to paper piece – it may be the perfect answer for you! The expertise is not in the person but in the pattern, making it possible for everyone to be precise and exact. Learn to copy the pattern, make sure the paper is easily removed and what the “magic” 1/4” means. Try it yourself in class with sample fabric pattern and the how-to’s written down for you. Anyone can do it!
Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 B28
Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 R252
Got Binding?
with Connie Spurlock
Learn to go from the finished top to a finished project! From potholder to quilt, learn to make decisions about what type of batting to use, how to cut your backing properly, options for quilting your project and the proper way to bind your special project. Discuss types of battings, strip bindings as well as bias and mitered bindings. You’ll finish projects successfully from now on!
Friday 10:30 – 11:30 J129
Saturday 12:30 – 1:30 S268
Paper Piecing Workshop
with Connie Spurlock in the Sewing Spot
Learn the basics of paper piecing as you create this rich 12" x 14" seasonal wallhanging. Piece the top in class, then take home the original pattern, backing, batting and bindings to complete the hanging at home. Don't miss this chance to learn hands-on from the expert! Counts as 2 sessions. Materials Fee: $18. Limit 12.
Friday 2:30 – 5:00 L175 & M191
Sunflower Wallhanging
with Kathy Stachowicz in the Baby Lock Studio
This project has it all – embroidery, crystals, 3-D embroidery, appliqué, lacework and fabric painting. The four blocks feature different techniques. Combine embroidery with fabric painting, create a three-dimensional embroidery as an appliqué, see how easy it is to stitch a lacework appliqué and pad the center of an embroidered flower. Once completed, just construct the wallhanging, sit back, and enjoy the sunflowers. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials Fee: $18. Limit 20.
Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 S263X & T279
Embroidered and Painted Linen Towel
with Kathy Stachowicz in the Baby Lock Studio
Take a classic linen towel, add a little embroidery and in an instant have anything but a classic. Working with an existing embroidery design altered just for this purpose, you’ll experience the beauty of hooped embroidery. Take it all up a notch, adding dimension and highlights with fabric paint. Finally, stitch the traditional linen towel hem as your finishing touch. Counts as 3 sessions. Materials Fee: $12. Limit 20.
Saturday 8:30 – 11:30 Q231X & R247
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