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Workshops - NEW FOR 2010!
WARNING: All attendees of my Workshops must come prepared to Laugh, Share, Learn, ...and above all Enjoy!
Keep checking my website for further information on new workshops!
GUILDS: Due to the number of luggage pieces and weight constraints I will email handouts to program chair approximate 10 days before an engagement and ask that you make copies for each workshop attendee. For your info I have indicated the approximate number of handouts involved in each workshop. Some workshops (Machine Quilting 101 and Permission to Play 3hr and 6hr) have extensive handouts and you may wish to build this cost into your workshop fee.
Click Here for a PDF 4 page brochure covering all lectures & workshops.
NEW!
A Ninepatcher Pillow Length:
6 hour workshop Level:
Confident Beginner/Intermediate
A pattern, technique and creative
workshop all rolled into one with no UFO to add to your pile! Learn my style of machine appliqué while
creating and personalizing your own Ninepatcher Character. Character
is chosen from one of a dozen in my Ninepatcher-A Family Reunion Pattern. And my easy-peasy covered pillow method will also be taught.
No button, zippers, set seams etc..you will be whipping up pillows for
every month of the year in no time! Students will choose from 4 different
background patterns for their pillow front. Ideas for individual
appliqué accessories: a flower, a coffee mug, rotary cutter, sports
equipment, team or school pennant, let your imagination run! Each and every pillow will be a
student's own! Most students will complete the entire
pillow in class with just the hand sewing of the binding left for home.
A Ninepatcher Pillow
Supply List (pdf format)

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NEW! Colorforms for Grownups - Designing your own fabric Length: 3 hour workshop Level: All Levels This is a NON SEWING workshop Remember the original Colorforms? The fun you had playing with the simple circles, squares, triangles and bars? We will play with the fabric versions when designing your own fabric swatches Simple exercises and guidance will help your own creativity come alive. Students will create two fat quarter samples along with several smaller “tester” squares. Discussion of design impact and color placement will be covered. Colorforms Supply List (pdf format) Kit Fee: $17.00 includes all the necessary fabric …you will need just an iron, ruler, scissors and white chalk pencil! |
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Friends in High Places Length: 6 hour workshop Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate Students will receive pattern instruction and guidance on completion of a "Friends in High Places wall hanging" of their own. Color choice and combining fabric patterns for texture will be discussed.
Instruction in a new and innovative use of Pellon Décor Bond for machine appliqué will be covered.
Friends in High Places Supply List (pdf format)
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Animate Your Applique Length: 3 hour workshop Level: All Levels
Learn how to use those wonderful straight-line embroidery stitches on your machine for spectacular appliqué. The additional texture/color added to your project by use of these stitches is simply amazing. Workshop will cover the use of Pellon Décor Bond in appliqué application. Students will make a stitch sampler and finish off with a small project that can be used as a quilt starter or pillow front. No UFO’s here! Just learn the technique and apply it to your next appliqué piece of art.
Instruction in a new and innovative use of Pellon Décor Bond for machine appliqué will be covered.
Animate Your Appliqué Supply List (pdf format)
Handouts- 3 pages
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Coffee Break Length: 6 hour workshop Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
Students will receive pattern instruction and guidance on completion of a Coffee Mug of their own. Color choice and combining fabric patterns for texture will be discussed.
Instruction in a new and innovative use of Pellon Décor Bond for machine appliqué will be covered.
Coffee Break Supply List (pdf format)
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Fantastic Ferns Length: 6 hour workshop Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
Individual creativity workshop based on my "Ferns" series of quilts. Students will learn how to create movement and depth in their own version of a "Ferns" quilt. Color choices and combining fabrics for texture will be discussed.
This is a NON SEWING workshop
Fantastic Ferns Supply List (pdf format)
Fantastic Ferns Fabric Guideline (pdf format)
Handouts- 5 pages
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Paintstiks- Make Any Fabric Your Own Length: 3 hour/or 6 hour workshop Level: All Levels Fabric
embellishment with Shiva oil paintstiks.
Several Rubbing Techniques will be covered.
Students will create their own unique fat quarters of fabric using
taught techniques.
In 6 hour version expanded application techniques taught and more
creative “play” time with all supplies provided. NOTE:
Mickey will bring in over one hundred rubbing templates, and a variety of
other creative items for “Play” with the Paintstiks…also she
provides between 75-100 paintstiks for class use.. student exposure to
this medium will be maximum as I am always updating my supplies.
Fabrics provided in kits are A+ quality and will support the
creative nature of this workshop.
**kit fee for this class provides almost everything, see supply list for details. NOTE: 3 hour workshop will cover only Rubbing technique
Paintstiks M.A.F.Y.O Supply List (pdf format)
Handouts : 4 pages
*additional shipping charge for classroom supplies may be assessed...please inquire
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Permission to Play Yes You can Draw! Length: 3 & 6 hour workshop Level: All Levels NON SEWING WORKSHOP 6Hr Format: A true "free form" creativity class with no pattern other than "gentle" instruction. Workshop will focus on each individual student creating their own form fitting drawing and then taking this drawing to the next level of creation. Raw edge- iron applied appliqué will be utilized to keep this workshop at a "NON SEWING" level. 3Hr Format: This workshop will not include the appliqué portion of the workshop. It will be DRAWING ONLY...please see the supply list.
Class will focus on creativity rather than technique.
Permission to Play Supply List (pdf format) 3 HOUR
Permission to Play Supply List (pdf format) 6 HOUR
Handouts for both workshops: 25 pages (a small fee by the guild is usually assessed to cover cost)
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Fish Nets Length: 6 hour workshop Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
Let me lead you thru the creation of your own "Free Form Fish Net" Each student will then design their own trio of whimsical fish to swim thru it. Yes, each student will design your own fish....everyone can draw and this workshop will prove it! Design elements and color guidance will be covered in this creative workshop.
Instruction in a new and innovative use of Pellon Décor Bond for machine appliqué will be covered.
Fish Nets Supply List (pdf format)
Handouts: 5 pages
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Autumn Oaks Trio Length: 6 hour workshop Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
Based on my original quilt, "Autumn Oaks Plaid", this class will have every student creating their own version of this wallhanging with background/wavy border guidance. EVERY QUILT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT BASED ON WAVY BORDER TECHINIQUE! Students choose from 10 different leaf patterns to further personalize their quilt.
Instruction in a new and innovative use of Pellon Décor Bond for machine appliqué will be covered.
Autumn Oak Trio Supply List (pdf format)
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Coloriffic Quilts Length: 3 hour workshop Level: All Levels
A workshop filled with exercises that will have students looking intently at their color and pattern choices in fabric. Learn to stretch your wings and utilize colors that you may not of considered before....and see the "zing" that they add to your next projects palette. This is a NON SEWING workshop.
NO SUPPLIES NEEDED!
additional shipping charge for classroom supplies may be assessed...please inquire
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Machine Quilting: Free Motion 101 Length: 6 hour workshop Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate A workshop for quilters who are ready to "dive into" the world of free motion machine quilting! Learn the basics of machine quilting...thread, needles, tension, and "tricks of the trade". Then apply this knowledge to 12 simple (but effective!) free motion quilting patterns.
Patterns taught can be found in all my award winning quilts!
MQ:101 Supply List (pdf format)
Handouts: 10 pages
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Customize Your Machine Quilting Length: 6 hour workshop Level: Intermediate/Experienced If you are an experienced machine quilter looking to take the next step in designing original stitches then this is the workshop for you. Are you "stuck in a rut" when it comes to free motion machine quilting? Find yourself using the same stitch patterns again and again? This class will cover design principles, free hand motifs, (that's right you CAN draw!) and inspiration. Let your fabric stash guide you in stitch design.
C.Y.M.Q. Supply List (pdf format)
Handouts: 3 pages
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Block Garden- TWO DAY WORKSHOP Length: 6 hour workshop Level: Intermediate This is a two day workshop (total of 12 hours) for intermediate/advanced quilter who wishes to design their own "Block Garden Flower" in day one and bring it to reality in day two. Students will be lead thru a drawing exercise in which they will apply their own style to the basic "Block Garden" format. Elements of balance and design will be covered along with the freedom to look beyond realistic imagery for a sense of whimsy for your flower.
Day two will focus on bringing each student's drawing to life by choosing colors and construction of the quilt top. Machine appliqué will be applied.
Instruction in a new and innovative use of Pellon Décor Bond for machine appliqué will be covered.
Block Garden Supply List (pdf format)
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Please feel free to contact me via email with any questions you may have. If interested in booking a lecture/ workshop please email your information, I will be happy send a copy of my brochure, contract, and fee schedule. You may also indicate "possible" dates of consideration and I can check my calendar in advance.
mickey@mdquilts.com or see side bar of website if email is finicky for more info
Thanks for your interest....Enjoy your day!
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