As 2013 comes to an end, we can hardly wait for 2014 to begin. We are bringing in a fantastic slate of great guest teachers that will come with a new year of activities. These speakers will not only inspire you, but also allow you to expand and improve your quilting techniques...not to mention have fun!
Look for something new in February. We will be offering 2 half-day sessions which will include topics on binding, applique, dimensional applique, and piecing techniques. These will be mini classes designed to get your feet wet. There will be a series of 3 classes in the morning and 3 different classes in the afternoon.
Registration will begin at our December Tea and Annual Meeting on December 7th.
Please call Nan Earll (321-4949) or Ann Reed (276-6005) if you have any questions.
Nan Earll & Ann Reed
2014 Program Chairs
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WORKSHOP LOCATION
All workshops are scheduled to be held at West Des Moines Christian Church at 4501 Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines. To get there from Interstate 35, exit at Mills Civic Parkway, exit 70. Turn east onto Mills Civic Parkway and drive about 0.9 of a mile. The West Des Moines Christian Church will be on the north side of Mills Civic Parkway. We will meet in Building #3 which is the one closest to Prairie Life Fitness.
Dawn Cavanaugh
Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
QUILTING FEATHERS WHEN YOU ARE A CHICKEN (1/2 day class) Feathers are the most sought after designs for quilts today. For machine quilters they can be very intimidating! Spend time with Dawn learning simple approaches to creating beautiful feathers on your quilt and you'll soon say "I can!" instead of " I can't". Dawn walks you through basic principles for feather quilting and introduces several methods so that you can find a feather technique that works for you. Discover how to relax and let your quilting feathers take flight!
Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FEATHERS AS FILLERS (1/2 day class)
So you've figured out how to do a feather. and now you're ready to take that knowledge up a notch and learn how to make that feather curl, grow and swirl. Dawn shows the secrets to correct feather orientation, how to control your feather turns, and how to make the feathers look graceful and flowing instead of lumpy and clumsy. Once you know how to properly divide the space and let your feather branches "play nice", you'll never have a naked spot on your quilt again!
Thursday, January 30, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
BACKGROUND GRID WORK FILLERS
As we quilters become more savvy, we look for even more ways to make our quilting special. Learn how to create intricate background fills that look complex, but are really a breeze to quilt, with Dawn's simple instructions. From diamond crosshatching to clematis leaves and tiny feathers, you'll discover a whole new way to look at background quilting.
All Star Review
Wednesday, February 26, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flavin Glover
flavinglover.com
Wednesday, March 26, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
COMBINING LOG CABINS AND PATCHWORK
A hands on workshop designed for those wanting a unique Log Cabin quilt with a different look. Learn to add extra design dimension and interest by joining Log Cabin blocks with various simple geometric patchwork blocks. Use a variety of blocks or select as few as two to develop a striking overall design.
Thursday, March 27, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOG CABIN PATCHWORK HOUSES
Build a log cabin house quilt using a basic traditional square block or a multi-width log rectangular Courthouse steps block, and personalize your own color scheme.
Sally Collins
Wednesday, April 23, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
BORDERS, BINDINGS, AND EDGES
This no-sew class will focus on how to design, figure out, and fit pieced borders, corner triangles, narrow borders, spacer borders, automatic fit borders, and mitered symmetrical border prints to your quilts. Sally will define, explain, and illustrate each style with lots of quilts, visual aids, and mock-up samples. Note taking supplies are all you need. If you are interested in bringing your next quilt to a beautiful conclusion, this is the class for you.
Thursday, April 24, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MY STARS
This project combines 3" and 1 1/2" sawtooth stars with accuracy being the focus as students create double half-square triangle units to create blocks. Students can choose whether to use one or both sizes, depending on their skill level.
Karen Kay Buckley
karenkaybuckley.com
Wednesday, May 28, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FIESTA BLOCK #9
While sewing on this 14 inch square block, you will learn to sew smooth curves, sharp points, and perfect circles. This block includes some reverse applique.
Thursday, May 29, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FIESTA BLOCK #3 WITH BORDER
While sewing on this 10 inch block, you will learn to sew smooth curves, sharp points, and perfect circles.
Lisa Bongean
lisabongean.com
Wednesday, June 25, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
HOUSE ON THE HILL TABLE RUNNER (wool)
Lisa has designed this table runner using hand dyed wools. A great mix of wool and embroidery!
Thursday, June 26 , 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
GERANIUM BASKETS TABLE MAT (wool)
This great table mat is stunning in all the colors geraniums come in! Simple wool applique makes this a great beginner class, and easy to complete!
Deb Karasik
debkarasik.com
Wednesday, July 23, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF
These adorable little stylized leaves are a treat to make and a feast for the eye! Learn the basics that will take you soaring onto even greater projects!
Thursday, July 24, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
BATIK WHEELS 2.0
This delicious wall hanging is the perfect project for those fat quarters you've been accumulating!
September - TBA
JoAnn Belling
joannbelling.com
Wednesday, October 29, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
DAZZLING CARSIDIUM
Another of JoAnn's flowers which few Master Gardeners have seen in their natural habitat. Choice of fabrics for the color strata make a brilliant flower positioned on the background fabric. Add this rare and wonderful flower to your garden!
Thursday, October 30, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
STARS GALORE
A class given to you with the same spirit and energy of JoAnn's other classes. This 24" block features a medallion of the Virginia Star ringed by the Evening Star. Learn the many variables color opens up for the Virginia Star. Miniature Evening Stars are great for practicing accuracy. Speed cutting, special ironing techniques, use of scraps, and pivoting are covered. As always, color and design will be highlighted.
