Class / Workshop Descriptions

      Designer Collection Jacket
      Short Story Vest
      The Long of it - Fingertip Jacket
      Diva Art Vest
      Boyfriend Jacket
      The Short Story - Bolero Jacket
      Stitch-a-Story Jacket
      Puzzle Portraits
      Stitch-a-Story Quilt
      Marvelous Medallion Quilt
      Mask Creation
      Totally Turtles Table Runner
      Fabric Collage Wall Hanging
      Whole Cloth Clutch Bag


Designer Collection Jacket [1 - 2 days]


Students choose their favorite designer fabric and create a jacket using a purchased sweatshirt for the foundation. Students will learn the basic techniques for creating the jacket. This will include preparing their foundation, adding embellishments, and decorative sewing machine stitches.
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Short Story Vest [1 - 2 days]

   
Each student will create a one-of-a-kind vest based on a landscape, seascape, or trip. We will use raw-edged appliqué, fabric collage, decorative stitching and machine quilting to preserve our special memories in fabric. This vest uses a muslin foundation for the base and the students favorite simple vest pattern.
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The Long of it - Fingertip Jacket [1 - 2 days]


Students will take an ordinary sweatshirt and turn it into an extraordinary jacket. We will use your "special" stash fabrics, combine them with your favorite coordinating pieces and create a wearable art wonder using raw-edged machine appliqué, decorative stitches and machine quilting. Come and learn the Diva's secret for creating the wearable wonder.
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Diva Art Vest [1 day]


This class is a wonderful introduction to art-to-wear. Students will create a one of a kind vest using their favorite vest pattern, machine appliqué and bias strips. This is a fun class to showcase your favorite fabric.
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Boyfriend Jacket [1 - 2 days]

   
Students will choose their absolute favorite piece of fabric (aka Boyfriend Fabric) and create a unique jacket. This whole-cloth jacket yearns to be embellished with a variety of decorative stitches, fiber, beads and lots of quilting.
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The Short Story - Bolero Jacket [1 day]


Students will take an ordinary sweatshirt, their favorite fabric and fun threads to create this snazzy short jacket. This jacket stops just above your waist or you can make it even shorter if you desire. This wearable art wonder uses raw-edged machine appliqué, decorative stitches and machine quilting. Come and learn the Diva's secret for creating this stylish wearable wonder.
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Stitch-a-Story Jacket [2 - 5 days]

   
Each student will create a one-of-a-kind jacket based on a memorable event, trip or special occasion. We will use raw edged appliqué, decorative stitching and machine quilting to preserve our special memories in fabric. This jacket uses a purchased sweatshirt for the foundation. This technique was featured on Simply Quilts episode #905.
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Puzzle Portraits [1 day]

   
Students will create a whimsical portrait using ultra suede and decorative stitches. This is a fun class to let you creative inner child run free. The facial features are created by cutting bits of ultra suede and using decorative stitches, beads and lots of embellishments. This is a great class for playing with couched fibers, free form cutting and exploring the use of multiple decorative stitches.
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Stitch-a-Story Quilt [2 - 5 days]


Students will create a "scrapbook" quilt without using photos! The quilt will record memories that are special to the quilter. Each panel can showcase a single event or several different scenes. Techniques include raw-edged appliqué, decorative stitching, thread painting and machine quilting.
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Marvelous Medallion Quilt [2 - 5 days]

   
This class teaches beginners several advanced techniques. The Drunkards Path blocks that form the medallion can be "set" in several different ways to form the center.

Day one: Students design their center medallion and complete the sawtooth border.

Day two: Students design their appliqué, set the medallion "on point" and complete their outer border design. This is a fun design class for those with an adventures spirit.
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Mask Creation [1- 2 days]

   
This technique was shown on Simply Quilts, episode #716. Students will create a background (either whole cloth or pieced) and design a mask made from Ultra suede. The Mask can be ethnic, cultural, occupational, fantasy or a self-portrait. The facial features are created using decorative stitches, beads and lots of embellishments. This is a great class for exploring the use of multiple decorative stitch patterns.
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Totally Turtles Table Runner [1 day]


Using the Drunkards Path block, students will create this whimsical table runner. The turtle heads and tails can be left to flutter in the wind or stitched to the background. This is a great class to learn the three pin method for sewing curves.
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Fabric Collage Wall Hanging (½ day class)


Who needs photo albums when we can save our memories in fabric? Instead of paper and photographs, we will “scrapbook” with our fabric stash and sewing machine. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging. We will unlock the design potential of our fabric collection to tell our special stories. We will use raw edged appliqué, decorative stitching, couched fiber and machine quilting to preserve our special memories in fabric. Set your creative spirit free and let's play!
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Whole Cloth Clutch Bag (½ day class)


Each student will create a one-of-a-kind clutch bag made with wonderful dramatic fabric. We will use raw edged appliqué, decorative stitching, couched fiber and machine quilting to enhance our bags. It’s time to let your inner child out to play! ^ Back to top