One Day Class Description:
Hand Quilting in the Tradition

In this class we will spend a day exploring the possibilities of hand quilting. I am a traditional hand quilter. The techniques used in this class are the techniques I use in my own work.

We will also discuss ideas for assuring the quilting complements the design.

Main Conference Class Description:
A Flowering of Friendship

I am so pleased to welcome you to to this workshop we will going through together. This is a special pattern for me because I based the premise on elements much loved by me. Flowers, of course, buds, berries, basket, a bird, all coming together with embroidery and ink. I want to pass on a few hints related to preparing for this class. Number one, and most important, always select fabrics and notions that appeal to you. This sample is a reflection of my taste both pattern and color. So be true to yourself and trust your decisions.

My background fabric is a tone on tone floral. This is a first for me, as I have not stitched this kind of appliqué on a printed background. I must say I really do like it. Speaking of background fabric, if this is a block you will be plugging into a quilt in progress, continue. If this is a new beginning and you have an idea about size or number of blocks, you should know that you can cut four sixteen inch blocks per yard. It is always good to plan ahead as much as you can because the fabric may not be there later.

Our basket will be constructed largely of bias tubes. The diagonal ribs (mine are red and blue) are made using the 1/8-inch bar and the outside edges are made with the ¼ inch bar. If you know how to use the bias bars, you may make some of the tubes at home. It will give you a head start on this complex design.