FROM THE BEGINNING: ALBUM OF A QUILTER – (1 hour) – Karen will take you on a journey through her growth as a quilter. You will see how the journey started with her first quilt to her most recent work. She will share the important things she has learned along the way. You will also see how a project develops and comes to fruition. Included in this presentation is a tour of Karen's home and studio.
Limit: UnlimitedTO BORDER OR NOT TO BORDER, THAT IS THE QUESTION – (1 hour) – During this lecture I will discuss if a quilt needs a border and how to select a border for your quilt. I will also explain how I design many of my borders. My hope is that this will inspire you to think about how to enhance your quilt with the right border. This lecture is presented as a slide presentation if outside of my area, so a projector, screen and slide tray must be provided.
Limit: Unlimited—TOP—
MACHINE QUILTING – (6 hours) – This is a wonderful two-part class. The morning session consists of a lecture and the afternoon session is hands-on quilting consisting of free motion and straight-line techniques. You will be thrilled at how quickly your tops can be finished after attending this workshop.
Limit: 25 Students
Supply fee additional
EXPLORING MORE MACHINE QUILTING - (6 HOURS) - This workshop is for those who have experience with machine quilting but would like to learn more. We will be discussing the use of different threads and different needles. You will learn about adjusting tension, and you will sew lots of samples including trapunto, feathers anad so much more. If you would like to expand your basic knowledge of machine quilting then this workshop is for you.
Limit: 25 Students
Supply fee additionalDRAFTING APPLIQUÉ PATTERNS – (3 hours) – You will learn to draft traditional applique blocks such as the Rose of Sharon and wreath blocks like the ones in my Flowers and Friends Quilts. Refer to blocks Dogwoods In Bloom, Lazy Daisies, Heard It Through The Grapevine and Pansies And Other Posies in this brochure. It is much easier than you think.
Limit: 25 Students
Supply fee additionalBORDERS BY DESIGN - ( 3 hours)
Have you ever wondered how to create the perfect border for your quilt? This class will make it easy for you to choose a border to compliment any quilt. Karen has combined her lecture “To Border or Not to Border, That is the Question” with her easy approach to hands on designing. Participants will be amazed at the ease in designing pieced and appliqué borders to fit any quilt.
Limit: 25 Students
Supply fee additional
MAGICAL MEDALLIONS - BLOCK 1 - (6 hours)
I have been fascinated with medallion style quilts for a long time. I have created one large quilt using 13 different designs adapted from early European architecture. In this workshop we will hand applique on just one of those blocks in order to learn many of the techniques used in the "Magical Medallions" quilt. You will learn how to make smooth curves, sharp points and perfect circles. Come have a fun time while we hand applique the day away.
Limit: 25 Students
Supply fee additional
MAGICAL MEDALLIONS - BLOCK 3 - (6 hours)
While you hand applique on this 19" square block you will learn to make bias stems, perfect circles, use an underlay fabric and an overlay fabric and create smooth curves and sharp points. (Some sewing machine will be required to make the stems.)
Limit: 25 Students
Supply fee additional
FREE-FEELING FUN DRAFTING FRENZY – (3 hours) – And you thought drafting was difficult! After this class you will feel comfortable drafting your own patterns. The freedom to draft your own patterns will open a lot of opportunities for you.
Limit: 25 Students
Supply fee additional
GARDEN MEDLEY – (6 hours) – You will receive the pattern to complete this 3-panel wall quilt, but in class we will work on the center panel. While sewing on this panel you will learn how to achieve smooth curves, wonderful points and perfect circles. Karen will teach you her fun and easy tips to make your hand appliqué look great.
SPECIAL NOTE – This class is also offered as a 3-hour workshop.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
BASIC HAND APPLIQUÉ: FOLK ART FANTASY – (6 hours) – Folk Art is an American tradition and this design reminds me of times gone by. The simple, elegant and flowing shapes create a wonderful quilt to hang on the wall or give to a loved one. The smoothness of the curves allows you to easily hand appliqué this 38” x 22-1/2” wall quilt. There are a few small areas which include reverse appliqué, just for a little more fun. Keep the Folk Art tradition alive as you stitch this wonderful little project.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE – (6 hours) – While starting to sew on this 14” square block you will learn to make stuffed bias stems, perfectly round flat grapes, stuffed grapes, dimensional leaves and dimensional flowers. (I’ll expect you to be humming the song during class and dancing like the California raisins!)
SPECIAL NOTE – This workshop can be condensed into a 3-hour, half day class. Each technique will be demonstrated and students will have time to try a small sampling of each technique.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
FLORAL BOUQUET – (6 hours) – While sewing on this block you will learn to make stems, dimensional daisy flowers, pansy flowers, peonies, a ribbon rose and thistle flowers. You will learn Karen's favorite way to turn an edge. The results will give you great looking points and nice smooth curves. You will learn Karen’s tips and tricks of hand appliqué. Come have a fun day and get lots of new ideas.
SPECIAL NOTE - This is also offered as a two day workshop. In the one day workshop students make many of the flowers, etc. but do not have time to sew them to the background. In the two day workshop they will have most of the dimensional flowers and leaves attached to the background.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
LAZY DAISIES – (6 hours) – In this hand appliqué workshop we will make dimensional daisies, leaves, flowers, and ladybugs. Smooth curves, sharp points and some embroidery stitching will also be taught while making this 14” square.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
VEGETABLE GARDEN – (6 hours) – This wonderful wall quilt consists of 6 blocks, each with different vegetables, including carrots, eggplant, onions, radishes, tomatoes and peas. You will work on one of the six blocks in class and you will have detailed instructions to finish the remaining blocks. While sewing on this project you will learn mock hand appliqué on the machine, machine piecing and satin stitching.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
MACHINE APPLIQUÉ THE FUN AND EASY WAY – (6 hours) – Have you always thought hand appliqué was too time consuming for your busy schedule, or would you like to try something fun and easy? Well, this class is for you. This method will be done using mock hand appliqué.
SPECIAL NOTE – This workshop is also offered as a 3 hour workshop with the students learning all of the techniques and getting some of each shape stitched in place.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
OCEAN SUNRISE – (6 hours) – This wonderful wall quilt is paper pieced and machine appliquéd. You will be thrilled at how sharp these skinny points will be and how quick and easy it is to machine appliqué these curves. You will have several blocks completed in class with detailed instructions on how to finish your quilt top.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS – (2 days) – In this workshop quick piecing, some paper piecing and hand appliqué will be taught. Most of the piecing will be completed the first day. The second day we will complete the piecing and begin to hand appliqué. Mitering of borders and binding will also be taught. This is a great little project to learn a lot of different methods and techniques.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
DOWN THE GARDEN PATH – (2 days) – The first day will be spent quick piecing. The second day we will MACHING APPLIQUÉ. You will learn to cut accurately and sew an accurate ¼” seam allowance. The appliqué blocks will be completed with quick and easy machine appliqué methods. You need to be able to do a zigzag stitch and adjust your stitch width and length on your sewing machine. Mitering borders and binding will also be taught.
SPECIAL NOTE – This can be taught as a one-day class with the students completing one pieced block and starting on the appliqué block.
Limit: 25 Students
Pattern and supply fee additional
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2007 2008 2009 1 hour $ 375.00 $ 390.00 $ 400.00 3 hour 450.00 465.00 475.00 6 hour 600.00 625.00 650.00 2 day workshop 1200.00 1250.00 1300.00 Judging (6 hours) 600.00 625.00 650.00 If the lecture or workshop requires an overnight stay, meals and lodging will need to be provided. In addition to the class fee, if driving is required, the standard mileage fee will be charged. If airfare is involved, you will be responsible for the full fee and transportation to and from the airport and airport parking.
My preference for lodging is a hotel.
If you are located more than 1 ½ hours from my home and are interested in a lecture, the lecture must be combined with a workshop.
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