APPLIQUEZ BALTIMORE STYLE

Based on the Stargazey Quilts series of APPLIQUEZ patterns we will use a large variety of my pre-cut template shapes to cut out prefused fabrics. These pre-fused shapes will be arranged on four 'blocks' and, when the four excite and balance, we fuse.

On day two, depending on individual desire, we move onto finishing raw edges by hand or machine using a variety of threads and techniques OR decorating borders and piecing. Both topics will be covered.

Students should have four blocks fused and ready to stitch by the end of day one.

Be warned - we have had stunning results from all skill levels!

1 or 2 day workshop.

Day 1 - intro to fusing and developing your own style, most of the day will be spent cutting and fusing
Day 2 - stitching the edges, embellishing, perhaps piecing and decorating the borders

COOKIE CUTTER QUILT

Using basic shapes sourced from cookie cutters (mine or yours) we will use these as a starting point for some repeat pattern designs.
On a variety of blocks/backgrounds, we will play with colour, size, fabric choices and repitition. We'll enhance the shapes, explode or split them and perhaps combine them.

Our "cookies" will be fused one block at a time.
A quilt of your required size and design will be on its way.

Blocks may be seen as representing different fabrics in a quilt design.

1 or 2 day workshop

Day 1 - incremental intro to design, most of the day will be spent cutting, arranging and fusing
Day 2 - stitching the raw edges, embellishing, perhaps piecing the blocks (dependant on your project)

FUZZY FELT PICTUREZ

Remember back to when you loved playing 'fuzzy felt' images - simple shapes you arranged to tell a new story every day? Taking my love of vintage childrens book imagery, I have compiled a library of "sihouette" shapes that we can use with pre-fused fabrics to recall that look.
We will work on background/blocks/panels and spend time cutting and rearranging before we fuse. Come away with a panel that can be made into a cushion or several that will combine to form a whimsical quilt infused with your style.

1 or 2 day workshop

Day 1 - intro to design, most of the day will be spent cutting, arranging and fusing
Day 2 - stitching the raw edges, embellishing, perhaps piecing the blocks (dependant on your project)

PRIMITIVE PORTRAITZ

This is for those who have a hankering to work template free, quickly and in a primitive style. Working from a stack of pre-fused fabrics we will cut free-hand (no templates!), adding minimal details until our solo portrait, or family group, (complete with pets?) is ready for fusing.

Portraits may be based on photographs but they will be stylised/cartooned into something of humour and delight with perhaps only hints of recognition.

We will work on background/blocks/panels and spend time cutting and rearranging before we fuse. Come away with a panels that will combine to form a whimsical quilt.

1 or 2 day workshop

Day 1 - intro to design, most of the day will be spent cutting, arranging and fusing
Day 2 - stitching the raw edges, embellishing, perhaps piecing the blocks (dependant on your project)

KIDS ART TO QUILT ART

Using a child's drawing or painting as our starting point we will work out the best approach to turn it into an heirloom piece. The processes involved will be adapted to suit each students design, fabric and capabilites. Techniques that may be covered include machine and hand applique, machine and hand reverse applique, machine and hand embroidery, machine piecing and embellishment.

Use this as a wall piece or as a starting point for a larger personalised 'story' quilt.

We acheive brilliant results that remain true to the young artists vision. Don't be surprised if they consider this combined effort as the best quilt ever!

1 or 2 day workshop.

Day 1 - relevant design & techniques, work out plan of attack, get stitching.
Day 2 - continue stitching, border, finishing, quilting techniques covered as needed.