Grand Rapids 2019

3-D Patchwork Fun: Transforming Tradition, #47104w

Piecing

3-D Patchwork Fun: Transforming Tradition – #47104w

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook EF
Teacher: Karen Combs
Level: Intermediate
Member: $88 Retail: $110
(Plus Kit Fee)

Learn all the tricks to take a traditional patchwork block and magically change it into a 3-D block! You will also learn how to use color to enhance the 3-D effect and how to use the blocks in many different settings. It’s so easy once you know all the tricks!

This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday.

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3-Day Appraisal Skills Course, #44301wt

Professional Development

3-Day Appraisal Skills Course, #44301wt

Professional Development

3-Day Appraisal Skills Course – #44301wt

Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Monroe BCD
Teacher: Carol Butzke, Carol Elmore and Gerald Roy
Level: All levels
Member: $280 Retail: $350

This course is open to anyone interested in becoming a quilt appraiser certified by the American Quilter’s Society as well as professional appraisers. Students will receive an introduction to the procedures and practices that are necessary in order to become certified by AQS. This three-day course allows candidates an opportunity to determine their strengths and weaknesses in preparing professional quilt appraisals that meet legal and ethical standards for insurance, sale, and donation purposes. A prerequisite for those who aspire to become certified by AQS, the course is an important step toward understanding the serious nature of appraising, as well as an opportunity to test your knowledge and abilities while learning through the experiences of others.

This multi-day class includes show admission for Wednesday and Thursday.

americanquilter.com

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Abstracting from Nature, #45106f

Abstracting from Nature, #45106f

Color/Design

Abstracting from Nature – #45106f

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook AB
Teacher: Jane Sassaman
Level: All levels
Member: $88 Retail: $110

Join Jane for the day and examine a wide variety of artistic interpretations of nature, then practice manipulating natural forms yourself. Through a series of exercises, you will experiment with abstraction and exaggeration to capture the essence and energy of your favorite flora and achieve dramatic visual effects. Drawing skills are not needed, but participants should have a strong interest in developing their own design language and unique visual symbols. This class is especially beneficial for the drawing impaired and the tragically literal. This class will change your view of the design process and open your eyes to brand-new possibilities.

This full-day class includes show admission on Friday.

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Adding Value to a Quilt During Creation, #42805

Adding Value to a Quilt During Creation, #42805

Lectures

Adding Value to a Quilt During Creation – #42805

Day: Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Julia Fikse
Level: All levels
Member: $8 Retail: $10

Learn about quilt appraisals, the attributes that increase and decrease quilt value, and how to incorporate added value elements into your quilt during the creation process. Get an insider look at 2020 trends in home decór and learn why and how to incorporate these trends into new quilt designs and quiltmaking. This is an informative, fun, and inspiring lecture for the quilter who wants to increase the value of their quilts and the craft of quiltmaking as a whole. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. There will be an optional kit available that includes: a pocket color wheel, color card, swatches, and trend sheet (while supplies last, $40).

quilt.ninja

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All-Star Review, #STAR

Special Events

All-Star Review, #STAR

Special Events

All-Star Review – #STAR

Day: Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Level: All levels
Member: $24 Retail: $30

Join us for our ever-popular All-Star Review and learn techniques from this year’s instructors. Each instructor will give a 10-minute demonstration to all participants from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. After 6:30 p.m., meet the instructors and purchase their books, patterns, and tools. You can even get an autograph or two. A booklet with printed handouts is provided to each participant. This event always sells out fast, so hurry and get your tickets today!

quiltweek.com

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An Evening with Margaret Solomon Gunn: Trunk Show, #42203

Special Events

An Evening with Margaret Solomon Gunn: Trunk Show, #42203

Special Events

An Evening with Margaret Solomon Gunn: Trunk Show – #42203

Day: Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Margaret Solomon Gunn
Level: All levels
Member: $28 Retail: $35

Join Margaret for an evening of fun and see the quilts that have won ribbons in major quilt shows again and again. She will go through her trunk of quilts in detail and tell you how she came up with the design for these amazing works of art. You are sure to walk away with tons of knowledge, as well as the inspiration to make your own award-winning quilts!

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Artful Oven Mitts: Piece, Quilt, and Bind, #49511

Creative Crafts

Artful Oven Mitts: Piece, Quilt, and Bind, #49511

Creative Crafts

Artful Oven Mitts: Piece, Quilt, and Bind – #49511

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook CD
Teacher: Maria Shell
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Join Maria and learn several skills at once as you piece, quilt, and bind an oven mitt. You’ll learn so much in three hours and leave with something you’re proud of. These make fabulous gifts, or you can keep it for yourself (we won’t tell)!

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Autumn Basket with Wool Appliqué, #43505

Autumn Basket with Wool Appliqué, #43505

Appliqué

Autumn Basket with Wool Appliqué – #43505

Day: Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook EF
Teacher: Vicki McCarty
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Relax and learn hand appliqué while creating a beautiful hand-stitched pillow. Wool adds texture and dimension to any piece, and you’ll leave this class with the confidence to use wool again and again. Vicki will discuss how to embellish your project with beads, and you’ll love what you create in this fun and informative class.

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Be Inspired to Try Something New: A Trunk Show, #42807

Be Inspired to Try Something New: A Trunk Show, #42807

Lectures

Be Inspired to Try Something New: A Trunk Show – #42807

Day: Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Sally Manke
Level: All levels
Member: $16 Retail: $20

Join award-winning fiber artist Sally Manke for a up-close look at her work. Enjoy a lighthearted presentation on what sparks her designs, what techniques she uses, and special materials and tips for you to create your own masterpiece. See a parade of quilts using confetti art, raw-edge appliqué, fiber painting, and mixed media techniques. These original designs will inspire you to step out of your box to try something new. You’ll even have a chance to ask questions about your own work. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

sallymanke.com

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Beautiful Backgrounds: Grid-Based Fills on the Longarm, #48508

Beautiful Backgrounds: Grid-Based Fills on the Longarm, #48508

Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM

Beautiful Backgrounds: Grid-Based Fills on the Longarm – #48508

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery AB
Teacher: Margaret Solomon Gunn
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)

The structure and uniformity of grid-based backgrounds have been a favorite of Margaret’s for years, appearing often in her competitive quilts. Join her in learning two dozen background fills that will give your quilting the look and repeatability of a masterpiece. Patterns based on Japanese sashiko designs, as well as more modern designs, will be presented. Don’t miss this chance to stock up on endless quilting options.

Two students per machine.

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Become a Brilliant Binder, #48506

Become a Brilliant Binder, #48506

Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE

Become a Brilliant Binder – #48506

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook EF
Teacher: Debbie Wendt
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Create perfect bindings every time. Learn perfect mitered corners and no-fuss, smooth end seams with Debbie’s Brilliant Bindings© tool and technique. You’ll even learn steps for making continuous straight-of-grain and bias binding. The final process of stitching the binding to the back will be shown by hand and machine so everyone can do it at home. Binding samples will be made in class to use for future reference, and you’ll leave with a completely bound brag book incorporating all steps.

wendtquilting.com

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Bicycle Art Quilt, #47115f

Bicycle Art Quilt, #47115f

Piecing

Bicycle Art Quilt – #47115f

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery CD
Teacher: Sally Manke
Level: Intermediate
Member: $80 Retail: $100

Use all of your quilting skills and learn some brand-new ones to create this delightful art quilt. Learn the tips and tricks of this project, which include piecing, Dresden plate, bias tape creation, fabric weaving, and unique fusible and raw-edge appliqué. You’ll be amazed by what you can create with some simple tricks, and you’ll be on your way to a finished art quilt!

This full-day class includes show admission for Friday.

sallymanke.com

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Blooming Feathered Star Quilt: Perfect Your Piecing, #47107t

Blooming Feathered Star Quilt: Perfect Your Piecing, #47107t

Piecing

Blooming Feathered Star Quilt: Perfect Your Piecing – #47107t

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook CD
Teacher: Nancy Mahoney
Level: Intermediate
Member: $80 Retail: $100

This is the perfect class for any quilter wanting to improve their piecing. Nancy will walk students through step-by-step instructions with rotary cutting and piecing techniques for making accurate triangle squares. Her methods make short work of this tricky-looking block, and you’ll be so proud of what you can accomplish!

This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday.

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Building Community Through Quilts, #42811

Building Community Through Quilts, #42811

Lectures

Building Community Through Quilts – #42811

Day: Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Maria Shell
Level: All levels
Member: $16 Retail: $20

In 2014, Maria Shell spent two months as an artist-in-residence at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation in Charlotte, North Carolina. While there, she worked weekly with a formerly chronically homeless community now living in Moore Place. By teaching basic sewing skills, she developed a relationship with the residents of Moore Place that eventually led to the making of a community quilt that celebrated the residents and their journey towards finding a home and a community. Share her wonderful story and become inspired to change your own communities through the magic of quilts. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

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Calico Rose with Wool Appliqué, #43101w

Calico Rose with Wool Appliqué, #43101w

Appliqué

Calico Rose with Wool Appliqué – #43101w

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery EF
Teacher: Vicki McCarty
Level: All levels
Member: $80 Retail: $100
(Plus Kit Fee)

Join Vicki for a morning of quilty fun and learn a new technique for string piecing. You’ll create a stunning wall quilt with hand-stitched wool appliqué and beautiful embellishments. Don’t miss this fun and unique class!

This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday.

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Certified Appraisers’ Practices and Procedures, #44502f

Professional Development

Certified Appraisers’ Practices and Procedures, #44502f

Professional Development

Certified Appraisers’ Practices and Procedures – #44502f

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Monroe BC
Teacher: Carol Butzke and Gerald Roy
Level: Advanced
Member: $100 Retail: $125

This class (seminar format) is designed to provide a forum for AQS Certified Appraisers to gather, discuss, and stay current with up-to-date information regarding those issues affecting all appraisal situations, standards, and performance. Relevant topics will be introduced for discussion, allowing appraisers to share personal experiences with regards to current values, trends, styles, and techniques. Enrollment in the class is STRICTLY limited to AQS Certified Appraisers.

This full-day class includes show admission on Friday only.

americanquilter.com

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Chip Out of Every Block Quilt, #47508

Chip Out of Every Block Quilt, #47508

Piecing

Chip Out of Every Block Quilt – #47508

Day: Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook EF
Teacher: Karen Combs
Level: Beginner
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Kit Fee)

This class tackles a fun quilt of illusion, and it is so simple to make once you know how. Work on a throw that can grow to any size you wish! Let Karen show you how easy and fun it can be to create an intriguing quilt through a unique process of fabric placement and piecing.

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Circle and Curve Sampler Quilt, #47102w

Circle and Curve Sampler Quilt, #47102w

Piecing

Circle and Curve Sampler Quilt – #47102w

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook AB
Teacher: Maria Shell
Level: All levels
Member: $80 Retail: $100

Join Maria for the day and learn all the ways you can make improvisationally pieced circles and curves. While practicing these new techniques, you’ll also learn about picking a color palette and applying improvisation techniques for creating original quilts. Maria will open your mind to brand-new quiltmaking possibilities in this fun and creative class!

This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday.

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Color: It’s Relative, #45509

Color: It’s Relative, #45509

Color/Design

Color: It’s Relative – #45509

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook EF
Teacher: Maria Shell
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60

Color is the one of the most important components of quiltmaking, but it’s something many quilters struggle with. Good news: Maria has the answers! This short and intense workshop is based on a series of mini-lectures and exercises designed to take your color usage to the next level. All students are welcome, and you’ll leave with the confidence to create amazing quilts filled with vibrant colors.

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Create an Art Quilt… by Fusing!, #45101w

Create an Art Quilt… by Fusing!, #45101w

Color/Design

Create an Art Quilt… by Fusing! – #45101w

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook AB
Teacher: Lenore Crawford
Level: All levels
Member: $88 Retail: $110
(Plus Kit Fee)

In this workshop, students will work on designing a small fused project from one of Lenore’s patterns. You will outline the pattern on freezer paper, then transfer it to a background on which the fabric design will be fused with Lenore’s easy fusing technique. Lenore will demonstrate how to add fabric painting to your design to add detail and depth. You will be amazed by the art you can create before ever going to the sewing machine!

This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday.

lenorecrawford.com

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Creating Mini Blended Fabric Collages, #45104t

Creating Mini Blended Fabric Collages, #45104t

Color/Design

Creating Mini Blended Fabric Collages – #45104t

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook AB
Teacher: Lenore Crawford
Level: All levels
Member: $88 Retail: $110
(Plus Kit Fee)

Using 1/2″ pieces of fabric and tweezers, students will create a blended design to take home and frame. These designs will have trees that will be enhanced with fabric paints. Lenore will supply all required supplies, including dozens of different fabrics, fabric paints, muslin to fuse the design to, and fabric for creating trees. The finished collage is about 5″ x 7″ and can be matted on an 8″ x 10″ mat board and framed. This is a technique you can use again and again, and you’ll leave with something you’re truly proud of.

This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday.

lenorecrawford.com

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Decorative Hand Stitching in Wool: Relax and Stitch, #43507

Decorative Hand Stitching in Wool: Relax and Stitch, #43507

Appliqué

Decorative Hand Stitching in Wool: Relax and Stitch – #43507

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook AB
Teacher: Vicki McCarty
Level: All Levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Have you ever wanted to be able to embellish your wool with beautiful hand stitches? Well, here is your chance! In this class, you will fuse down your appliqués and embellish this little project using 12 wt. pearl cotton. You will learn decorative hand stitches to make your work shine, and then embellish with lace and beads! Join Vicki for a fun and relaxing morning of stitching with friends.

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Dense & Dainty Freehand Fills on the Longarm, #48503

Dense & Dainty Freehand Fills on the Longarm, #48503

Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM

Dense & Dainty Freehand Fills on the Longarm – #48503

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery AB
Teacher: Margaret Solomon Gunn
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)

Explore the creation and quilting paths for a multitude of freehand background fills! You’ll learn several different fills that can fit any quilt and even gracefully take the place of a stipple. These are suitable for every quilt, from the very-traditional to today’s modern offerings! Don’t miss your chance to stock up on these fun and versatile quilting designs.

Two students per machine.

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EQ8: The Basics and Beyond, #49501

Quilting Technology

EQ8: The Basics and Beyond, #49501

Quilting Technology

EQ8: The Basics and Beyond – #49501

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook EF
Teacher: Nancy Mahoney
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Member: $48 Retail: $60

In this class, students will learn the basics of EQ. You’ll learn how to use color tools, EQ libraries, Block worktable, and Quilt worktable. See how to set blocks in a quilt layout, add borders, and audition fabrics. Don’t miss your chance to get started with Electric Quilt.

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Faux Appliqué with Paints: It’s ReMARKable!, #43506

Faux Appliqué with Paints: It’s ReMARKable!, #43506

Appliqué

Faux Appliqué with Paints: It’s ReMARKable! – #43506

Day: Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook EF
Teacher: Mark Sherman
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Join Mark and learn this “appliqué” method that is included in several of his prizewinning quilts. Mark uses silk paints and a special way of painting that even a novice quilter can master. Your work will look reMARKable, and you will look brilliant. Don’t miss your chance to master this amazing trick and take your quilts to the next level.

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Fearless Feathers on the Longarm, #48504

Fearless Feathers on the Longarm, #48504

Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM

Fearless Feathers on the Longarm – #48504

Day: Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery AB
Teacher: Margaret Solomon Gunn
Level: Beginner
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)

Spend the afternoon with Margaret and let her show you how simple feathers can be! This class is geared towards quilters who are new to stitching feathers and those who wish to improve their confidence in quilting feathers. Margaret will start at the beginning, teaching proper feathering technique. Then you will add a variety of different feather “customizations,” including variations to the spines and the feather fronds to tailor feathers to personal taste or the character of a quilt. You will be amazed at how your feathers improve in a very short time!

Two students per machine.

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Feathered Friend: Painting on Fabric, #45502w

Feathered Friend: Painting on Fabric, #45502w

Color/Design

Feathered Friend: Painting on Fabric – #45502w

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook CD
Teacher: Linda M. Poole
Level: Beginner
Member: $80 Retail: $100
(Plus Kit Fee)

Learn to paint, blend, and shade with Inktense Ink Pencils and Textile Acrylic Paints and make a beautiful little bird on fabric! Doodle designs get added to your bird to make it your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Learning from Linda, an experienced painter and quilt instructor, will make this a class to remember. She promises that “anyone can do this!” Spend the day with Linda and leave with the confidence to try fabric painting again and again.

This full-day class includes show admission on Wednesday.

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Free-Motion Feathers Four Ways on the Domestic Machine, #48107t

Free-Motion Feathers Four Ways on the Domestic Machine, #48107t

Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE

Free-Motion Feathers Four Ways on the Domestic Machine – #48107t

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery CD
Teacher: Jenny K. Lyon
Level: Intermediate
Member: $80 Retail: $100
(Plus Kit Fee)

Learn how to create beautiful feathers to add to your own quilts. You’ll work on four different kinds of feathers that can be used on traditional, modern, contemporary, or art quilts. You CAN do feathers! Those with some free-motion experience will enjoy this class, but Jenny will break it down into baby steps that make creating feathers simple, easy, and fun!

This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday.

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Free-Motion Fills and Frills on a Domestic Machine, #48512

Free-Motion Fills and Frills on a Domestic Machine, #48512

Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE

Free-Motion Fills and Frills on a Domestic Machine – #48512

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook EF
Teacher: Jenny K. Lyon
Level: Intermediate
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

If you have some free-motion experience and want to learn more free-motion fills, then join Jenny and learn how to select and quilt “fills and frills”. You’ll learn a variety of motifs for fills, borders, dividers, and combinations that will add beautiful and stunning texture to your quilts, wearables, and home decór. Most motifs will be freehand quilted, and a few will use marked reference points. Let’s get beyond stipple and have some fun!

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From Hands Alone: History of an Antique Quilt Collection, #42804

From Hands Alone: History of an Antique Quilt Collection, #42804

Lectures

From Hands Alone: History of an Antique Quilt Collection – #42804

Day: Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Chris Moline
Level: All levels
Member: $16 Retail: $20

The quilts included in this exhibit are selected from the collection of Chris Moline and represent items that display the artistry and innovation of quilts made by hand. Get the background information on this exhibit straight from the collector. These hand-pieced, -appliquéd, and -quilted items represent a range of styles and time periods. Chris will talk about the makers and give as much history on each piece as is known. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

chrismoline.net

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Fun and Easy Walking Foot Trapunto, #48505

Fun and Easy Walking Foot Trapunto, #48505

Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE

Fun and Easy Walking Foot Trapunto – #48505

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook AB
Teacher: Mark Sherman
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

In this innovative class, students will learn everything they need to know about doing machine trapunto work using a walking foot on their sewing machine. This class is designed for all levels of quilting experience because Mark takes all the fear out of learning to do machine trapunto work. This method is simple and fun and students will be amazed at the results of their own work. As a bonus, Mark will teach ReMARKable Tips at the end of the class, covering most everything he does as a quilter. Don’t miss this inspiring class!

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Granny’s Big Block Stars: Piecing a Traditional Beauty, #47503

Granny’s Big Block Stars: Piecing a Traditional Beauty, #47503

Piecing

Granny’s Big Block Stars: Piecing a Traditional Beauty – #47503

Day: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook CD
Teacher: Nancy Mahoney
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60

Star blocks, simple appliqué, and yo-yo flowers make this traditional-looking quilt a real beauty. Learn how to make the big block stars using Nancy’s quick and easy piecing techniques. Fusible appliqué techniques and tips for making perfect yo-yo flowers are included in the class. If reproduction prints aren’t for you, batik prints on a dark background will make a spectacular, eye-catching quilt. Finished quilt size: 76″ x 94″.

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Half-Square Twisted Triangles: Use Your Precuts!, #47511

Half-Square Twisted Triangles: Use Your Precuts!, #47511

Piecing

Half-Square Twisted Triangles: Use Your Precuts! – #47511

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook AB
Teacher: Nancy Mahoney
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60

Join Nancy in this fun and informative class. Students will learn ten different ways to make half-square triangle units! This stash-busting lap-size quilt is perfect for fat quarters (18″ x 22″) or fat eighths (9″ x 22″). The blocks are oh-so-easy to make and look great in any color combination. Finished quilt size: 53″ x 60″.

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Hexies and Honeycombs: Getting Started with English Paper Piecing, #47501

Hexies and Honeycombs: Getting Started with English Paper Piecing, #47501

Piecing

Hexies and Honeycombs: Getting Started with English Paper Piecing – #47501

Day: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook EF
Teacher: Debbie Wendt
Level: Beginner
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Join Debbie for the afternoon and get started with English Paper Piecing! Hexies and Honeycombs are great designs for any fabric choice, and they can be modern, traditional, or anywhere in between. Debbie will teach you the basics of English Paper Piecing using paper, Paper Pieces, and freezer paper. You’ll choose the method and shape that suits you and then get to work on a hand-stitching project you’ll be proud of. Come and learn the old and make it new!

wendtquilting.com

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Ice Crystals Quilt: 3-D Illusions, #47114f

Ice Crystals Quilt: 3-D Illusions, #47114f

Piecing

Ice Crystals Quilt: 3-D Illusions – #47114f

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook GH
Teacher: Karen Combs
Level: Intermediate
Member: $88 Retail: $110
(Plus Kit Fee)

Spend the day with Karen and create an amazing 3-D quilt that will have your friends asking “How did you do that?” You will learn Karen’s special rotary cutting techniques along with tricks and tips for making this quilt of illusion. This is the perfect class for a quilter with sewing experience.

This full-day class includes show admission for Friday.

karencombs.com

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Jane’s Textile Treasure Garden: Stories and Trunk Show, #42803

Jane’s Textile Treasure Garden: Stories and Trunk Show, #42803

Lectures

Jane’s Textile Treasure Garden: Stories and Trunk Show – #42803

Day: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Jane Sassaman
Level: All levels
Member: $16 Retail: $20

Join Jane for a glimpse into the inspirations for and processes of designing fabric, from dreaming to drawing, coloring, and cutting. This is a colorful journey through the creative process. Jane will bring many quilts and accessories made with her FreeSpirit fabrics, and everyone will enjoy seeing how to use contemporary prints to make dramatic quilts. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

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Landscape Confetti Art Quilt, #45511

Landscape Confetti Art Quilt, #45511

Color/Design

Landscape Confetti Art Quilt – #45511

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook EF
Teacher: Sally Manke
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

See color, proportion, depth, and shadows through an art teacher’s eyes. In this fun and eye-opening class, you’ll create a woodland scene with confetti cut fabrics “painted” on quilt batting. Layers and layers of tiny bits of batik and hand-dyed fabrics create a beautiful landscape. Fussy-cut trees, rocks, and flowers will be added before topping with a layer of tulle. Return home to free-motion quilt and embellish your masterpiece. You can bring a photo to work from or borrow one from the instructor.

sallymanke.com

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Leaf Sampler: Machine Embroidery Adds Personality, #46501

Embroidery/Embellishment

Leaf Sampler: Machine Embroidery Adds Personality, #46501

Embroidery/Embellishment

Leaf Sampler: Machine Embroidery Adds Personality – #46501

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery EF
Teacher: Jane Sassaman
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Member: $56 Retail: $70

Machine embroidery adds personality to your quilts and needlework. The stitches you choose affect the emotion and atmosphere of your work. In this workshop, you will make a simple sampler using a repeated leaf appliqué, but by changing the finishing embroidery stitches, each leaf takes on different personalities and attitudes. Sample some stitches you have never tried before and try to find the stitches which speak your language to make your needle projects more expressive. You’ll learn all about machine embroidery and leave with something beautiful.

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Learn English Paper Piecing: Tumbling Block Fun, #47505

Learn English Paper Piecing: Tumbling Block Fun, #47505

Piecing

Learn English Paper Piecing: Tumbling Block Fun – #47505

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook EF
Teacher: Karen Combs
Level: All levels
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Kit Fee)

It’s old, but it’s brand-new! English Paper Piecing (or EPP) is all the rage! Why? Because this technique is easy, fast, accurate, and best of all, portable! It’s perfect for sitting and stitching, no matter where you are. Let Karen show you this popular technique while creating an amazing 3-D quilt. Frankly, Karen avoided this kind of piecing for years… until she tried it. Now she’s hooked and it is her “go-to” take-along project. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried it before; Karen will start at the beginning and teach you all the tricks and tips you need. CAUTION: You may become addicted to English Paper Piecing!

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Little Bird: Using Ink on Wholecloth, #45508

Little Bird: Using Ink on Wholecloth, #45508

Color/Design

Little Bird: Using Ink on Wholecloth – #45508

Day: Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook CD
Teacher: Linda M. Poole
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Learn to paint, blend, and add whimsical details with ink pencils and inks on your wholecloth quilt top. Learn from Linda – an experienced painter and quilt instructor – how to make your quilt a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. This is a relaxing, doable, and fun project that will help you to learn how to paint on fabric!

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Longarm Quilting for Beginners: From the Group Up, #48101w

Longarm Quilting for Beginners: From the Group Up, #48101w

Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM

Longarm Quilting for Beginners: From the Ground Up – #48101w

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery AB
Teacher: Margaret Solomon Gunn
Level: Beginner
Member: $248 Retail: $310
(Plus Kit Fee)

Whether you are considering purchasing a longarm or are just ready to learn the basics, this class is for you. In a one-on-one environment, Margaret will guide students on fundamental aspects from loading a quilt to proper tensioning and safe ergonomics to keep your body healthy. You will learn interesting background designs appropriate to your level so you can quilt happily and creatively from the front side of the longarm. Class will start with simple motifs, then Margaret will add features and new components to create complex-looking yet beginner-friendly designs. You’ll also discuss using templates and a few simple custom features all beginners can use. This class is intended to leave students with the confidence they need to quilt on their own when they go home. Spend all day learning on your own machine with one of the top longarm quilters in the industry!

One student per machine. This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday.

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Mermaid Quilt: Fabric Painting with Ink Pencils and More, #45105t

Mermaid Quilt: Fabric Painting with Ink Pencils and More, #45105t

Color/Design

Mermaid Quilt: Fabric Painting with Ink Pencils and More – #45105t

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook CD
Teacher: Linda M. Poole
Level: All levels
Member: $80 Retail: $100
(Plus Kit Fee)

Come enjoy the day as Linda teaches you her techniques for fabric painting with inks, ink pencils, and ink blocks. Learn how to paint, blend, and shade your Mesmerizing Mermaid and start on your way to a stunning wallhanging. There is no need to know how to paint beforehand. Linda teaches everyone from beginners to those who are “in the know” and looking to add techniques to their repertoire. You’ll love finding your inner artist in this fun and enriching class.

This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday.

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Monarch Butterfly: Paint, Blend, and Shade, #45507

Monarch Butterfly: Paint, Blend, and Shade, #45507

Color/Design

Monarch Butterfly: Paint, Blend, and Shade – #45507

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook CD
Teacher: Linda M. Poole
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Explore wholecloth painting with Linda! You will learn to paint, blend, and shade with Derwent® Inktense pencils and pigments, then add doodle designs to your butterfly to make it your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Learning from Linda, an experienced painter and quilt instructor, will make this a class to remember and give you the confidence to use this technique again and again. She promises that “anyone can do this!”

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Moths and Moons Quilt, #43104t

Moths and Moons Quilt, #43104t

Appliqué

Moths and Moons Quilt – #43104t

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery EF
Teacher: Jane Sassaman
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Member: $88 Retail: $110

Spend the day with Jane Sassaman making marvelous moths! Each student will get a pattern and directions for making the Moths and Moons Quilt. Bring your favorite fabrics or purchase a kit from Jane’s stash of FreeSpirit designs to create one to three giant moths (approximately 27″ X 21″ each). You will learn Jane’s accessible appliqué method, which you can use again and again. Don’t miss this fun and artistic class!

This full-day class includes show admission for Thursday.

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Myra’s Window Boxes: “Paint” with Floral Prints, #47113f

Myra’s Window Boxes: “Paint” with Floral Prints, #47113f

Piecing

Myra’s Window Boxes: “Paint” with Floral Prints – #47113f

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook CD
Teacher: Lenore Crawford
Level: All levels
Member: $88 Retail: $110

In this workshop, students will learn how to create beautiful window boxes using a basic Courthouse Steps block. The pattern was created by Lenore’s mother, Myra Moore, and is a unique design using floral prints as the flowers for the window box. Students will create Courthouse Steps blocks, then sew them together to create a finished art quilt. They can be configured three in a row, four in a square, or even three stacked vertically. Create as many as you like! Students can take their design home and finish putting it together with batting, backing, and borders.

This full-day class includes show admission for Friday.

lenorecrawford.com

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Narrow Border, Big Design: Learn 20 Freehand Borders on the Longarm, #48509

Narrow Border, Big Design: Learn 20 Freehand Borders on the Longarm, #48509

Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM

Narrow Border, Big Design: Learn 20 Freehand Borders on the Longarm – #48509

Day: Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery AB
Teacher: Margaret Solomon Gunn
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)

Join Margaret and explore how to get the most out of the smallest real estate. Students will learn and quilt nearly 20 fun and inventive freehand borders. You’ll never again be stumped on how to quilt those borders and sashings!

Two students per machine.

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Patches of Glory: A Patriotic Quilt, #47110f

Patches of Glory: A Patriotic Quilt, #47110f

Piecing

Patches of Glory: A Patriotic Quilt – #47110f

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery EF
Teacher: Vicki McCarty
Level: All Levels
Member: $80 Retail: $100
(Plus Kit Fee)

Mix piecing and appliqué to make this spectacular wallhanging, all with Vicki’s new fabric line “Patches of Joy” by MARCUS Fabrics. Vicki designed her own tumbler template that makes this a fun and easy project to conquer. She will teach her tips and tricks for both piecing and appliqué, as well as decorative machine stitches for making this beautiful patriotic project. Quilt finishes at 32″ x 21″.

This full-day class includes show admission for Friday.

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Perfect Endings: Binding Your Quilts, #48513

Perfect Endings: Binding Your Quilts, #48513

Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE

Perfect Endings: Binding Your Quilts – #48513

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery CD
Teacher: Nancy Mahoney
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Add a flourish to the edges of your quilts using a variety of binding techniques. Learn how to make straight-of-grain and bias bindings, invisible joins, mitered corners, and hand and machine finishes. Discover how to bind curved and irregular edges and add piping, rickrack, and other special touches. You’ll also make samples of finishing methods to take home for future reference.

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Playing with Tradition: Create New Works from Traditional Blocks, #47109t

Playing with Tradition: Create New Works from Traditional Blocks, #47109t

Piecing

Playing with Tradition: Create New Works from Traditional Blocks – #47109t

Day: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook GH
Teacher: Maria Shell
Level: All levels
Member: $80 Retail: $100

Using the basic components of design — line, shape, pattern, repetition, and color — you will explore how to manipulate common traditional quilt blocks into new and exciting compositions. Maria will lead you through the elements of design so you can be confident in expanding your creativity. Once you understand the basics, you’ll be amazed what you can make from a simple traditional block.

This full-day class includes admission for Thursday.

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Pretzeled Bargello: Make Your Own Bargello Quilt, #47516

Pretzeled Bargello: Make Your Own Bargello Quilt, #47516

Piecing

Pretzeled Bargello: Make Your Own Bargello Quilt – #47516

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook GH
Teacher: Ruth Ann Berry
Level: Intermediate
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Stop in for the morning and have fun creating this gorgeous bargello quilt. It looks difficult, but Ruth Ann will show you just how easy bargello quilts can be! You’ll have a blast and leave with an understanding of bargello and a great start to a finished quilt.

quiltersclinic.com

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Quilt Judging, Appraising, Documenting: Understanding the Difference and Removing the Mystique, #42801

Quilt Judging, Appraising, Documenting: Understanding the Difference and Removing the Mystique, #42801

Lectures

Quilt Judging, Appraising, Documenting: Understanding the Difference and Removing the Mystique – #42801

Day: Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:59 a.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Sue Reich
Level: All levels
Member: $8 Retail: $10

Join Sue for an in-depth look at the similarities and differences in judging, appraising, and documenting quilts. Participants will have a first-hand opportunity to actually judge, appraise, and document quilts provided by Sue, which makes this an experience not to be missed for any aspiring quilt appraiser, documenter of historic quilts, and a judge who provides constructive criticism. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

suereichquilts.com

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Quilt Dating Class, #44103f

Professional Development

Quilt Dating Class, #44103f

Professional Development

Quilt Dating Class – #44103f

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Chase Boardroom
Teacher: Carol Elmore
Level: All levels
Member: $80 Retail: $100

Learn to date fabrics and quilt styles to the period of time in which they were made. Find out how to recognize quilt styles, patterns, techniques, and colors that help define different periods, from the early 1800s to the present day. Bring an antique quilt to class and learn more about your piece and those of others. You will gain knowledge about history as it relates to women and textiles, and will develop an eye for choosing reproduction fabrics to make your own period-style quilt.

This full-day class includes show admission on Friday.

americanquilter.com

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Quilts of Valor II: Free Film Viewing, #42802

Quilts of Valor II: Free Film Viewing, #42802

Lectures

Quilts of Valor II: Free Film Viewing – #42802

Day: Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Various
Level: All levels
Member: $FREE Retail: $FREE

Quilts of Valor® II reunites national quilting celebrities Alex Anderson, Mark Lipinski, and host Marianne Fons from the original Quilts of Valor film to work on one magnificent new Quilt of Valor. As they sew, the quilting gurus share quiltmaking tips with viewers and speak from the heart about what being involved in making quilts for veterans has come to mean to them. The program also features stories from Nebraska, California, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C., introducing viewers to the people who make Quilts of Valor and the people who receive them. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

iptv.org/quilts-of-valor

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ReMARKable Fabric Basket, #49510

Creative Crafts

ReMARKable Fabric Basket, #49510

Creative Crafts

ReMARKable Fabric Basket – #49510

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook AB
Teacher: Mark Sherman
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Years ago, Mark came up with a ReMARKable way to make baskets, centerpieces, rugs, wallhangings, and more using 100% cotton rope and hand-dyed fabrics. Of course, fabric baskets had been done before, but not like this. This is a simple and very addictive project, and the sky is the limit! Join Mark and create your own one-of-a-kind fabric basket that you’ll be proud of for years to come.

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ReMARKable Hand Appliqué by Machine, #43103w

ReMARKable Hand Appliqué by Machine, #43103w

Appliqué

ReMARKable Hand Appliqué by Machine – #43103w

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery CD
Teacher: Mark Sherman
Level: All levels
Member: $80 Retail: $100
(Plus Kit Fee)

Join Mark for this reMARKable class, where you will learn his method of turned-edge machine appliqué. What you will learn in this class can be used over and over again to get stunning results. Unlike other methods of appliqué out there, your appliqué will be soft to the touch and durable. This will be a hands-on, step-by-step learning experience that you will never forget.

This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday.

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Scrap Quilts Trunk Show, #42202

Special Events

Scrap Quilts Trunk Show, #42202

Special Events

Scrap Quilts Trunk Show – #42202

Day: Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Nancy Mahoney
Level: All levels
Member: $28 Retail: $35

Looking for something to do with all the scraps you’ve collected in bags, baskets, and boxes? In this informal and lighthearted trunk show, Nancy will share more than 50 scrap quilts, including vintage quilts from her collection. Hear how her love of vintage quilts has influenced her approach to quiltmaking. Nancy will share tips for making stunning scrap quilts, all while expanding your thoughts about making these beautiful pieces.

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Silly String Bargello Quilt: A Fun and Colorful Intro to Bargello, #47506

Silly String Bargello Quilt: A Fun and Colorful Intro to Bargello, #47506

Piecing

Silly String Bargello Quilt: A Fun and Colorful Intro to Bargello – #47506

Day: Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook AB
Teacher: Ruth Ann Berry
Level: Intermediate
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Join Ruth Ann Berry for a fun and relaxed afternoon and create this beautiful Bargello quilt! This complex-looking throw-sized quilt is easily accomplished with a simple process and straight piecing. Come join the Bargello craze and take home something you’re proud of.

quiltersclinic.com

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Simplified 3D Table Runner, #47517

Simplified 3D Table Runner, #47517

Piecing

Simplified 3D Table Runner – #47517

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook CD
Teacher: Ruth Ann Berry
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60
(Plus Kit Fee)

Join Ruth Ann for a fun afternoon and make this eye-bending 3D quilt. You’ll love learning the basics of 3D quiltmaking and your project will look beautiful on your table at home. Ruth Ann will show you how to take simple triangles and transform them into a beautiful 3D quilt.

quiltersclinic.com

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Templates 101 for the Longarm, #48511

Templates 101 for the Longarm, #48511

Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM

Templates 101 for the Longarm – #48511

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery AB
Teacher: Margaret Solomon Gunn
Level: Beginner
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)

Templates can be used to create a multitude of beautiful designs; they are not just for ditch stitching! This class is geared towards new template users and those seeking more confidence in using templates. The class will cover basic patterns created using both a straight template and a 12″ arc template. These patterns include linework and crosshatching. Students will each quilt a sampler quilt using templates and leave with the confidence to work with templates again and again!

Two students per machine.

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The Man Quilter!, #42808

The Man Quilter!, #42808

Lectures

The Man Quilter! – #42808

Day: Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Mark Sherman
Level: All levels
Member: $16 Retail: $20

Mark Sherman is an international award-winning quilter, author, teacher, and lecturer. His quilts express his love for color, design, and creativity. He fell in love with quilting after seeing a donation quilt from a local quilt guild at a Christmas show. Instantly Mark knew that even though he knew absolutely nothing about sewing or quilting, it was something that he wanted to do. The journey was not always easy or successful, but following his favorite quote from Winston Churchill, “Never, never, never give up,” Mark continued to pursue his dream of becoming a quilter. Join Mark for a hilarious overview of a man quilting his way through this “women’s world.” Mark uses this lecture as an excellent opportunity to encourage his audiences to pursue their own dreams. His belief is “If I can do it, you can, too, and here’s how.” Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

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To Cover Military and Veterans Touched by War: Quilts of Valor®, #42806

To Cover Military and Veterans Touched by War: Quilts of Valor®, #42806

Lectures

To Cover Military and Veterans Touched by War: Quilts of Valor® – #42806

Day: Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Sue Reich and Ann Holte
Level: All levels
Member: $FREE Retail: $FREE

Attend this free lecture to learn about the Quilts of Valor Foundation® and how you can award members of your family or community with a Quilt of Valor (QOV) to thank them for their service. Discover how to make a Quilt of Valor, begin a QOV group in your area, or become a contributing member of QOVF to help fulfill the mission of “covering Military and Veterans touched by war.” QOVF president Sue Reich and QOVF member Ann Holte will share popular quilting techniques such as quilt-as-you-go variations, “Y” seams, new patterns, and the appropriate standards for creating a Quilt of Valor, as well as show many examples of actual quilts. Hear about “QOV: A 50 State Salute,” currently on exhibit and featuring quilts representing 24 states. These quilts will be awarded from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky in February 2020. Make time to add a patriotic hexagon to a QOV in the making. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

coveringquilthistory.com

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Transparency in Quilts: Create a Color Illusion, #45510

Transparency in Quilts: Create a Color Illusion, #45510

Color/Design

Transparency in Quilts: Create a Color Illusion – #45510

Day: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: River Overlook CD
Teacher: Karen Combs
Level: All levels
Member: $56 Retail: $70

Join Karen for the morning and get amazing results. In this class, you’ll learn the secrets to creating the look of transparency in your quilts. Transparency is the use of color to make your quilts look like one color is laying over another, and it’s very simple if you just know how. After this class, you can amaze your friends and family with your use of color! Don’t miss this chance to do something new and innovative with your quilts.

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Twirl-a-Tool Quilt: Fun and Easy Piecing, #47512

Twirl-a-Tool Quilt: Fun and Easy Piecing, #47512

Piecing

Twirl-a-Tool Quilt: Fun and Easy Piecing – #47512

Day: Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook AB
Teacher: Debbie Wendt
Level: All levels
Member: $48 Retail: $60

Join Debbie and learn a new block for a unique quilt. This quilt is a great choice for all the bright fabrics you’ve been collecting! Pair the fabrics with a dark background or change it up with lights and solids for a modern twist. You’ll use the Brilliant Bindings© tool as a template in this easy-to-construct Twirl block. You’ll even get tips on the sashing and faux-piped binding that gives this quilt pop. Don’t miss your chance to learn something new and create this fun, twirly quilt.

wendtquilting.com

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Two-Block Wonders: Double Your Quilting Fun, #42812

Two-Block Wonders: Double Your Quilting Fun, #42812

Lectures

Two-Block Wonders: Double Your Quilting Fun – #42812

Day: Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Nancy Mahoney
Level: All levels
Member: $16 Retail: $20

Unlock the mystery and double your quilting fun by placing two different blocks side-by-side to create extraordinary quilts. You will learn how every quilter can make unique quilts, regardless of skill level. Nancy has made over 70 two-block quilts, and she will share her tips for successfully pairing blocks to create dazzling quilts. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

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Wearing Grannie’s Panties: A Trunk Show of Feedsack Quilts, #42809

Wearing Grannie’s Panties: A Trunk Show of Feedsack Quilts, #42809

Lectures

Wearing Grannie’s Panties: A Trunk Show of Feedsack Quilts – #42809

Day: Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Lisa Erlandson
Level: All levels
Member: $16 Retail: $20

Feedsacks, flour sacks, cotton sacks? No matter what you call them, these textile bags had a huge impact on the lives of those living in the first half of the 20th century. This program is a trunk show of feedsacks and feedsack quilts, with the history and many uses of feedsacks presented. You’ll love stepping back in time with these amazing quilts. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

lequilts.com

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Women’s Work is Never Done, #42810

Women’s Work is Never Done, #42810

Lectures

Women’s Work is Never Done – #42810

Day: Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Ballroom D
Teacher: Gerald Roy
Level: All levels
Member: $8 Retail: $10

Women’s Work is Never Done has been a popular event as part of AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah, KY, for many years. This year, Gerald will exhibit some of the classic tops that have been favorites throughout the years, as well as adding many atypical antique quilt tops from the Pilgrim/Roy collection dating from 1840 to 1940. Come and enjoy this history-rich lecture that is sure to please! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

pilgrimroy.com

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You CAN Free-Motion Quilt on a Domestic Machine! (First Offering), #48102w

You CAN Free-Motion Quilt on a Domestic Machine! (First Offering), #48102w

Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE

You CAN Free-Motion Quilt on a Domestic Machine! (First Offering) – #48102w

Day: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook GH
Teacher: Jenny K. Lyon
Level: Beginner
Member: $80 Retail: $100
(Plus Kit Fee)

Learn to free-motion quilt in a supportive and fun atmosphere on a home machine! Jenny’s approach is simple, approachable, and encouraging. You will work on five motifs that you can put on your own quilts, and each motif will teach a skill set useful for future quilting. Jenny will share numerous quilts, photos, and samples to illustrate what is taught in class, and you’ll even learn how to create the best setup for easy free-motion quilting. You can do this; come find out how!

This full-day class includes show admission for Wednesday.

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You CAN Free-Motion Quilt on a Domestic Machine! (Second Offering), #48110f

You CAN Free-Motion Quilt on a Domestic Machine! (Second Offering), #48110f

Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE

You CAN Free-Motion Quilt on a Domestic Machine! (Second Offering) – #48110f

Day: Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Gallery Overlook EF
Teacher: Jenny K. Lyon
Level: Beginner
Member: $80 Retail: $100
(Plus Kit Fee)

Learn to free-motion quilt in a supportive and fun atmosphere on a home machine! Jenny’s approach is simple, approachable, and encouraging. You will work on five motifs that you can put on your own quilts, and each motif will teach a skillset useful for future quilting. Jenny will share numerous quilts, photos, and samples to illustrate what is taught in class, and you’ll even learn how to create the best setup for easy free-motion quilting. You can do this; come find out how!

This full-day class includes show admission for Friday.