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The Many Quilts of Repliqu Chris has written 2
books on this exciting technique which is very accurate and requires no
fusibles or templates. It can be used to recreate favorite
photographs, to form words and so much more! Come and see a trunk full of
delightful quilts while you learn the fun way to Repliqu |
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Quilt Tales A lighthearted look at the things which have happened in the life of one quilter. Chris will be "formally" attired as she pulls quilts and quilt related items from her overflowing suitcase and spins their tales while sharing what she has learned from each of them. |
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Threads Untangled! As quilters we have always had a love affair with fabric. In recent times threads have become as beautiful, tempting, diverse and plentiful as the fabrics we love and choosing the right one can be difficult and frustrating. After a good deal of research, Chris is ready to share lots of information about the plethora of theads available today, which ones to use, when to use them and why! |
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The Challenged Mind Chris has always enjoyed a good challenge and the "brain play" it encourages. Join her as she takes you on a journey through her inspirations, crazy side trips and the fascinating collection of quilts which resulted. |
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But I Still Love You In this lighthearted talk a costumed quilter will share her collection of antique quilts. Although these quilts are not museum quality, and some are quite worn, they each have their own story. Chris presents these quilts with as much historical information as possible, a love for each one and a bit of humor. The title reflects her feeling that even though they are not perfect, she still loves and values them. |
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Coloring Spell Create this "Snuggle & Learn" quilt from Chris' new book and learn a non-fusible way to do great appliqué while creating a colorful, fun, cuddly and educational quilt for a special child in you life. Half day workshop: create a 1 color pillow Full day workshop: begin blocks to create the color quilt Kits are available for workshop with advance notice |
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My Own Placemat Make this project from Chris' new book for a special child. They will learn to set the table as well as spell all the parts! (Project may be made for husbands too ☺) Students will learn to create word patterns on the computer in class. Chris will make name patterns for use that day with advance notice. Half and all day workshops
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Parallelisms! This class gives quilters the opportunity to play with fabric, color and design while discovering their inner creative child. By mixing exciting fabrics and a simple fusing technique many interesting patterns will result! Each individual will create their own unique work of art using their imagination, parallel strips and geometric spirals. A great class for the traditional quilter who's always wanted to make an art quilt, but was afraid to try! Half or all day workshops |
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Concentricities Here's another chance for traditional quilters to try their hand at creating their own unique work of art or for novice art quilters to stretch and grow. Learn many different ways to add circles to your quilts while using your imagination to play with fabric, color and design. Half or all day workshops
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Embellishing & Finishing Want to take your quilts to a new level of excitement? Add sheers, beads, couched yarns, ribbons, buttons and even piped or fused binding. Create a sampler of techniques and then choose which to use to make your next traditional or art quilt truly special! Half or all day workshops |
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Repliqué Coneflowers Learn this machine appliqué technique from Chris' first book and turn any photograph into a treasured heirloom. By simply stitching on an enlarged photocopy, accurate results are easy to attain! In class the student will learn the technique while stitching the coneflowers pictured on the cover of the book. Once Repliqué is mastered the possibilities for its use are limited only by the imagination. The all day class will also cover some basic finishing techniques. Half or all day workshops |
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Architectural Repliqué Picture you home as a quilt. By using the technique from Chris' first book you'll be able to recreate any photograph into an accurate fabric replica in machine appliqué. No fusibles, templates or degree in art required. In the first half of class students will learn to Repliqué on a sample block. In the second half, the students will complete their blocks while Chris works one on one with each quilter to determine fabric placement and appliqué order for their own picture. All day workshops only |
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Beyond Meandering Quilting the quilt should be as much fun as making the top! If you've been free motion quilting for a while and wonder if there is life after stippling and meandering, the answer is YES! This class is for stitchers who are already comfortable with the free motion technique. The half day class will be filled with loads of "no mark" designs to learn and practice. The all day class will also include time for students to bring in an unfinished top and have the group brainstorm design ideas. Half or all day workshops |
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Threaded Borders This is a free motion quilting class with a twist for the machine quilter who has been honing her free motion skills. By combining our imaginations with contrasting threads, wonderful borders and illusions will take ordinary quilts to a new level of excitement! Half or all day workshops |
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Mariner's Compass Simplified Traditional mariner's compass quilts are beautiful, but can be difficult and time consuming to piece. This class will change that! Students will draft a traditional compass using only a pencil, ruler and paper folding techniques. Then they will sew directly on their pattern using paper piecing - No Math or Templates! Once the technique is learned, compasses can be made any shape and any size. All day workshops only |
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