Embroidering On Nature
with Ann Fahl
www.annfahl.com

Develop a wall hanging while learning Ann’s technique in accenting nature’s theme with free-motion thread embroidery. Ann’s class is a perfect opportunity to gain confidence in fused appliqué, thread how-to’s and the multiple styles of machine embroidery. Start by exploring the possibility of pieced environments for use as a background, then stretch your knowledge of machine techniques, all while developing detailed interest and texture in your nature study.

The image, left, shows the class sample.

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3-D Explosion
with Cara Gulati
www.doodlepress.com

Have you wanted to create your own art quilt, but not sure where to start? Working with lots of fabric (for many potential results), Cara guides you to create an explosion of the third dimension – depth! Selection of color, shapes and arrangement, sewing tips and last, but certainly not least, ideas and direction for the quilting process is only part of the journey planned by Cara. Discussion and guidance in every detail, with lots of laughter along the way, will assure a successful original art quilt.

The image, left, shows detail of the class sample.

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Triple Treats
with Sharon Pederson
www.sharonpederson.com

Note: Class Closed

Have you wanted to try it all? Sharon has combined ideas from her bestselling books to give you endless possibilities to incorporate in stitching a favorite quilt. Sharon will guide you through her techniques of machine appliqué, sashiko by machine, and her incredibly useful reversible quilt technique. Use your week to incorporate all of these techniques into one or a variety of creative projects and enjoy Sharon’s warm and encouraging classroom style.

The image, left, shows the class sample.

Viva Venezia!
with Christine Porter
www.christineporterquilts.com

Note: Class Closed

Christine hails from Great Britain and brings a wealth of information influenced by her love of decorative floor tile designs from historic European buildings. Take a short journey to Venice, Rome and Sienna and bring back a variety of ideas, easily translated into quilts. You can choose to make your quilts either in the original floor tile imagery or go wild with contemporary colors. Make one quilt or many studies, or perhaps, a sampler of designs a-plenty. Christine is loaded with ideas, sample quilts and skill to help you.

The image, left, shows the class sample.

Delectable Pathways
with Mary Sorenson
www.maryappliques.com

Hand appliqué your own version of this graceful traditional quilt. Mary is a master at needle-turn appliqué and her week will be full of tips and techniques to help you achieve balance and unity in combining appliqué and piecing. Master hand techniques of sharp points, smooth curves and perfectly rounded circles. Learn layering without bulk, color skills and precision placement. If hand appliqué has been on your “want to do” list, Mary’s class is for you.

The image, left, shows the class sample.

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Piecing It Together
with Carol Taylor
www.caroltaylorquilts.com