Class Schedule Celebration of Quilts Pittsburgh May 16,17,18, 2008     Friday Classes, May 16, 2008 Stitched Embroidered Image Transfer      Teacher: Patricia Rodgers This is a technique that you will not see anywhere else. We will transpose a color copy image to be used as an applique and then enhance the image with stitching. This is a great way to use family photos, pets or landscapes to enhance fabric, towels, or quilts. Sewing machines will be available for use in class. Class fee: $40, Kit fee: $5 Class time: Fri., 10-5:00 Supplies   Stained Glass Quilts      Teacher: Bobbie Bergquist Do you love the look of Stained Glass but are intimidated by applique? Learn a quick, easy and fun way to make stained glass quilts. You will be able to convert stained glass patterns and apply this simple technique. You no longer have to use raw edge, registration marks, paper piecing, reverse applique, satin stitch, fusible web, etc. Your quilts will be soft, not stiff. You will learn how to piece, stitch and quilt at the same time reducing your stitching by 50%. This workshop is fun for everyone, and appropriate for all. Class fee: $25, Kit fee: $30 to include top marbled fabric, leadline, batting, backing, binding, full size pattern and instructions. Class time: Fri., 1-4:00 Supplies   Mitering Your Corners      Teacher:Bobbie Bergquist As a bonus class Bobbie is offering a short class after the stained glass class or the quilt-as-you-go class on making precise mitered corners for your binding. It’s fun, easy and saves time. Class fee: $4 directly to Bobbie at class Class length: 1/2 Hr. after each of Bobbie’s classes   Boudoir Pillow      Teacher:Helen Ray This class will teach you how to color your world with crystals. Join this class and get the scoop on the products and techniques you need to add beautiful, sparkling crystals to wearables, accessories, home decorative items, and more. Class fee: $15, Kit fee: $24.00 Class time: Fri., 1-4:00 Supplies: Information not available. Will contact prior to class.   Showcasing the Art in Your Home      Teacher: Nancy Asmus Using pictures you brought from home of design elements, Nancy will teach you to make one-of-a-kind projects. In this lecture class Nancy will teach various sewing techniques, notions and materials used to accomplish these special projects. What do we mean by “design elements” – to name a few, wallpaper patterns, drapery fabric, woodcarvings, antiques, special pictures; whatever is special to you that you would like to capture and emphasize in perhaps a tablecloth or a wall hanging. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn home decor creativity with a punch. Supplies: Pictures from your home of design elements. Class fee: $10 Class time: Fri., 1-3:00    Saturday Classes, May 17, 2008   Drawing With the Needle      Teacher: Patricia Rodgers In this workshop, students will learn to use free motion stitching as the tool to create sketches, threads and textures. This workshop encourages you to explore the unique quality of line produced only by a sewing machine. Learn to draw grass, leaves and trees. Students will learn the subtle differences between free motion stitching and free motion embroidery. Using free motion stitching, students create elements like trees and shrubbery on Solvy, then combine with more stitchery for a rich fantasy landscape. Class fee: $40 Class time: Sat., 10-5:00 Supplies   Quilt-As-You-Go      Teacher:Bobbie Bergquist Are your quilt blocks different sizes? Do your quilt tops shift? Do you have trouble finding a flat surface large enough and at a comfortable height to baste your quilt layers together? If you would like an easy way to make a large quilt that is flat, square and even, then this is a workshop for you. Discover how to prepare and assemble quilt blocks using this “Quilt as You Go” method, which will permit you to see all your seams as you sew. No guess work here. A perfect way to create large quilted projects. You will learn how to assemble any size or multiple size blocks. We will join four blocks in class. Class fee: $25, Kit fee: $25 includes top, marbled fabric, sashing, batting, backing, binding, full instructions to complete 7" and 12" blocks. Class time: Sat., 9-Noon Supplies   Mitering Your Corners      Teacher:Bobbie Bergquist As a bonus class Bobbie is offering a short class after the stained glass class or the quilt-as-you-go class on making precise mitered corners for your binding. It’s fun, easy and saves time. Class fee: $4 directly to Bobbie at class Class length: 1/2 Hr. after each of Bobbie’s classes   Family Heirloom Conservation and Restoration      Teacher: Nancy Boomhower She’s back. Again this year, Nancy Boomhower will tell you about your old quilt and share with you ideas for restoration and conserving your treasure. Not only will she review your quilts, but she will be bringing quilts from her conservancy to share with you. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Bring no more than 3 quilts for her to review. Class fee: $15.00 Class time: Sat., 10-Noon or 1-3:00 Supplies   A New Approach to Hawaiian Quilting      Teacher: Louise Ludecke Intimidated by Hawaiian applique? This is the class for you, Learn the traditional way and a new easy approach that takes the guesswork out of cutting and seam allowances. Class fee: $20 Class time: Sat., 9-12:00 Supplies   Winner's Bouquet      Teacher: Jean Grzejka Never fear curves again. . . . With this pattern and templates you will have perfect curve piecing and matching intersections with ease. The key is in the cutting. Wait till you wrap your eyes around this lovely wallhanging project. Prerequisite – must have prior knowledge of rotary cutting. Class fee: $15.00, Fabric Kit: $40 must be reserved in advance, Pattern & Templates: $30.50 Class time: Sat., 9:30-Noon Supplies   Fabric Portraits      Teacher: Gerry Benton In this class each student will have an opportunity to design a portrait. The portrait will be designed using one range of color and thread painting. Try to select skin tones close to the shading in the photo. Good fabric choices for this project would be Moda, Hoffman batiks, hand dyed and very small prints.    You may also select photos of your favorite pet. The portraits may be enhanced by using embellishments such as buttons, appliques and hot fix crystals. Class Fee: $35.00 Class time: Sat., 1-5:00. Extended into Sun. AM as determined by class Supplies   How Much Is My Treasure Worth?      Teacher: Pauline Fisher Have you ever wanted to know if your treasured quilt is worth $$$$$? Pauline will use her 25 years of quilt making and 2 years experience as a Professional Appraiser of Quilt Textiles to evaluation the condition, workmanship, wow factor, among other things of your quilt. Your evaluation will include 2 to 4 pictures for you to take with you. Appraisal Fee directly to Pauline: $35 Call for your special time on Sat. or Sun.   Can I Sew That? I've Only Made Quilts!      Teachers: Polly Swanson and Penny Langsdorf /Silhouette Patterns Every quilt needs a good foundation, and it’s true for garments, too. In this lecture course you will learn the foundation of good fit: length, circumference and depth. What do fabric and pattern elements tell me about how a garment will fit or why didn’t a garment turn out the way I expected? Don’t wait to sew – just use your new information to make choices that save you time and give you a successful fit. Class Fee: $8 Class time: Sat., 12:30-1:30   Discharge Dyeing      Teacher: Sheryl Robinson Have you ever wanted your dark fabrics to have a special look – maybe shaded areas that you can’t piece in. In this demo class you will see how to use bleach and bleach paste to discharge (remove) color from dark fabric and get that perfect look for your project. Class Fee: $10 Class time: Sat., 1-2:00   I Love These Pants!      Teachers: Polly Swanson and Penny Langsdorf /Silhouette Patterns Want a relaxed style that you look great in? You’ll love the comfort of the Silhouettes Pattern #3400 Yoga Pant. Come to class with a one-way stretch knit fabric, we’ll cut out, fit and do the construction in class – you go home with a super-comfy easy-fitting pant. Class Fee: $15.00 Class time: Sat. 2-5:00 Supplies    Sunday Classes, May 18, 2008   The Double Sided Purse      Teacher: Helen Ray Embroidery at it’s finest. Dalco Home Sew is known for their crystals and beautiful pre-cut applique embroideries. Join this class and see just how easy and fun making this embellished purse with a double look can be. If you always wanted to try embroidery without purchasing a machine Y-E-T, now is the time. Class Fee: $25, Kit fee: $13.00 Class time: Sunday, 10-3:00   Jewels of Cloth: Vest or Door Art      Teacher: Pat Rodgers Learn how to texturize and manipulate a rich palette of materials in order to quilt, embroider and embellish fabric all in one operation. In this workshop, students will learn techniques of scrunching, flash from trash, hangie-down parts, and applique without satin stitch. The class gives students enough time to focus on the sewing techniques, design and complete a piece of fiber art destined for a garment or a panel for the door. Class Fee: $40 Class time: Sun., 9-4:00 Supplies and Homework   Marbling & Painting on Fabric Using Tsukineko Inks      Teacher: Bobbie Bergquist Are you looking for something different in fabrics? Would you like to design your own? Why not join us and learn to marble your own fabrics? This class which will teach you two different ways to marble fabric. You will also learn how to use inks to color fabric and prevent bleeding, techniques for creating your own border fabric, ways to expand your stash, add colors missing from fabrics and so much more. You will no longer be limited to using fabric off the rack. Supplies: Wear old clothing. Latex gloves (ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water). 1 large zip lock bag, trash bag, tooth picks, can of shaving cream (light or unscented if possible, Dollar Store works best) plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, Popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes, or any other tool you would like to try, optional specialty fabrics to try. Class Fee: $25, Kit Fee: $32 (includes various fabrics, yellow, red, blue, green white & black Tsukineko Ink, work sheet & scraper.) Class time: Sun., 9-Noon   New Looks for Old War-Horses: Adding the You to Your Wardrobe      Teachers: Polly Swanson and Penny Langsdorf /Silhouette Patterns Have some patterns you like but want to update and recharge your look? Come to class and get lots of ideas for adding new details, trims and looks in creative ways. Learn about ready-to-wear trends and see how you can add them to your patterns to showcase your individual style. Whether you’re a “casual comfort”, “lacy girl”, “strictly tailored”, or it’s time to try out something new, you’ll have the tools to step out and add your own personal flair. Class Fee: $8 Class time: Sun. 1-2:00   Paper Pieced Christmas Ornament      Teacher: Gloria Horn Has the mystery of paper piecing eluded you? Join this class and learn paper piecing while making a one block Christmas Ornament. Supplies: Rotary cutter & ruler, paper & fabric scissors, cotton thread Class Fee: $10 Class time: Sun., 1-3:00 Supplies