Lazy Landscape. This workshop gives students a practical introduction to the art quilt based on my easy landscape method. Students are exposed to a number of techniques including fusible raw-edge appliqu�, machine quilting and free motion embroidery. This workshop is offered as either a 1 day abbreviated or full 2 day class. The techniques taught in "Thread Paint Lettering" and "Graceful Trees" are demonstrated in this workshop. Supply List

To-Be List. If you are ovewhelmed by your To-Do list, it may be time to reprioritize. It's more important who we are called to BE, then what we DO. So what's on your To-Be List? Make this Journal (17" x 22") quilt to help you stay focused on what's important. And, learn some fun new techniques in this 1 day workshop including a textured background, self-protrait and thread writing.

Make the Most of Your Stencils

With a single stencil, we will use paint, discharge, threadplay, stitch and needle felt to make appliques. This half-day workshop is loads of fun and kicks start the creativity.

Priority Quilts-I. This 3-4 hour workshop is focused on making 9" x 12" quilts to raise money for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI). The workshop is pro bono in exchange for all the pieces made being donated to AAQI*. If your guild is thinking about adopting AAQI as your charity outreach, this is a great way to get started and to kick start the creativity on creating these wonderful small pieces that are auctioned off each month to raise money for this terrible disease. Supply List

Priority Quilts-II. This 3-4 hour workshop is a second installment on making 9" x 12" quilts to raise money for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI). This workshop focuses on working with stencils/paint, beads and fiber embellishment. Supply List

* If your group is located outside my local area, these workshops must be combined with one or more full-day workshops.

Transparency for Quilters.  This 2-day workshop is about using value, lightness and darkness to supply a light source to your quilts.  I will teach you how to give depth and dimension in your quilts and artwork. Supply List

Praise Quilts. This workshop teaches three techniques that can be used to create art quilts for your place of worship. It combines elements of the Lazy Landscape for a beautiful background, raw-edge appliqu� and thread painting for lettering. Supply List

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Thread Paint Lettering. Do you like words on your quilts? This 3 hour workshop teaches quilters how to apply lettering to quilts entirely with thread. The results are stunning. The letters are lacey and transparent creating a rich texture. The lettering can be the focus of the quilt or an added embellishment for inspiration. Supply List

Puzzle Quilt. Need a special gift for a beloved child? In this 3 hour workshop you will create a fun quilt puzzle. The puzzle pieces are attached to a felt backing and can be pulled off and rearranged to solve. This is a great way to use those extra blocks you have in your stash.

Whacky Portrait. This 6 hour workshop is loads of fun. The project is constructed with fusible and thus goes fast in the workshop setting. It's a great project for all those whimsical black, whites and brights you have been collecting.

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Graceful Trees. This half-day workshop teaches an easy technique, for quilters of all levels, to create a beautiful and graceful tree. Wonderful trees emerge in this layering, build-as-you-go, approach. Backgrounds of different colors lend themselves to creating landscapes of the seasons.

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Laptop Covers.  In this half-day workshop you will create a beautiful fabric cover to keep your laptop dust and scratch free. Adjusts for all laptop sizes. It's a great gift. The pattern is based on the scrumptious Hoffman Bali-Pops. Any pre-cut 2.5" strips, or Jelly Rolls, will work.

The Laptop Pattern is $7.99 plus S&H.