Workshops
I’m now offering my workshops live online via Zoom!
Students can surround themselves with their best machine and access to good lighting, supplies, fabric, and chocolate! You don’t have to lug your machine and you can sew in your jammies if you’d like.
My 6-hour workshops can be offered in two 3-hour sessions, one 6-hour class, or other time structure that you prefer. I accommodate up to 20 students per class. I still provide individual attention, support, and encouragement, just like I do in-person.
Guilds have been pleasantly surprised by the rave reviews of Zoom learning. Fees remain the same but the guild saves on travel expenses. My current fees are: Lectures, $450, 6-hour workshops $700, 3-hour workshop $400. I’d be happy to chat with you about setting up a Zoom experience. You can contact me here.
Six-Hour and Multi-Day Workshops
Yes You CAN Free Motion Quilt!
Learn to free motion quilt in a supportive and fun atmosphere. I will bring numerous quilts, photos and samples to illustrate what is taught in class.
We will work on 5 beautiful and fun motifs that you can put on your own quilts using your home sewing machine! 6-hr workshop. Supply List
NEW! Easy and Fabulous Straight Line Ruler Work
Ruler work is a great way to get accurate results with less marking, and, it’s fun. Straight line ruler work is an ideal way to try this technique without a large investment in rulers; you only need one ruler!
In this 3-hour workshop, I will show ways to incorporate straight line ruler work into your quilts. The workshop includes a kit with a pre-printed panel (with markings that wash out!) and a unique ruler that makes straight line ruler work virtually fool proof. This is a great class for a newer free motion quilter, as ruler work simplifies the process.
Kit fee - $32, includes a quilt sandwich and ruler; unique panel is pre-printed and marks will wash out. Supply List
Fearless Free Motion Fills And Frills
If you have some free motion experience and want to learn more free motion fills, then join me and learn how to select and quilt “fills and frills”. Together we'll build on the skills that you already have and learn a variety of fills and frilly motifs to add to your projects. Most motifs will be free hand; a few will use marked reference points. Let's play! 6-hr workshop. Supply List
Fearless Free Motion - Start With a Square
Using a scrap of fabric as a “starter”, students learn how to create a unique free motion quilted quiltlette, step-by-step. A timid free motion quilter will gain confidence in this class. This is a great class for students with a little free motion quilting experience who want to learn to combine motifs and discover their own personal style. Various motifs and fills will be taught in class. One- or two-day workshop. Supply List
The Julianne Pillow
In this playful, low-stress and creative class, we will make a fabulous pillow cover while exploring 3 techniques – free motion quilting, quilting with metallic thread and I will show how to sew on beads by machine. Choose a classic or blinged out look! Using your own unique fabric selections and a few beads and sequins, you’ll create your own unique “Julianne”. Supply list
Fearless Free Motion Quilting Motifs for the Modern Quilter
Modern Quilts have unique quilting needs. Learn some fun and creative ways to quilt your work at home using your home sewing machine! We'll practice various patterns and combinations and see how your quilting can create interest without detracting from your quilt design. Relax and begin to launch your own personal style. 6-hr workshop. Supply List
How Do I Quilt That?
So you’ve completed your top and you have no idea how to quilt it? Students submit photos of their tops ahead of time and based on their skill level and preferences, I come up with a suggested quilting plan for that top. The workshop is interactive as we discuss each quilt as a group. I will bring examples as well as threads and other ephemera that might work with your quilt top (beads, etc). 3- or 6-hr workshop.
NEW! Sheer Paneled Jean Jacket
This is a fun project where we take a jean jacket and replace the back panel with a free motion quilted garden or other scene of your choosing. Don’t worry if you don’t free motion quilt already! This project has a whimsical feel, and less-than-perfect free motion quilting fits right in. Those with more experience will enjoy the challenge of creating a more complex scene. Optional kit fee $12. Supply List
Fearless Free Motion Quilting: Cutwork Scarf or Table Topper
We will combine a simple daisy motif with some bubbles to create an adorable table topper or scarf. This easy and versatile technique can be used in many ways in your quilting, garments and home dec projects. Also a Christmas styled topper is offered if preferred. This fun and lively class is ideal for both experienced beginners and more advanced quilters. 6-hr workshop.
Supply List See also - Best scissors for cutwork
Fearless Feathers Four Ways
Learn how to create four beautiful types of feathers to add to your quilts, garments and home decor. Feathers add elegance to traditional, Modern, art or contemporary projects. Those with some free motion experience will enjoy this class. I break it down into baby steps that make creating feathers fun and easy! Learn how to quilt the beautiful, curvy, feminine feathers that you see on some of the finest quilts, without the use of stencils. 6-hr workshop. Supply List
Blooming Sheers
This is just pure fun! Let’s play with squares of sheer fabric, layering them on a quilted background to create colorful effects. This is color theory without color wheels or rules, just playing with color like a Kindergartner! This is a great class for a timid free motion quilter and more experienced quilters can add quilted plants, insects, animals…. This is a joyful class with a minimal supply list – does it get any better than that? Supply List
Fearless Trapunto by Machine
Trapunto adds a beautiful raised dimension and texture to your quilts. This is an ideal class for those with some free motion experience that want to further their skills. We'll look at how to choose fills and backgrounds and explore numerous new motifs. We will be working on a small sample that can later be incorporated into a pillow or used as a table topper. 6-hr workshop. Supply List
Custom Workshops of 1 – 5 Days
I also lead multi-day workshops. The range of student experience can vary from beginner to a more advanced student looking to develop their own style. Each day has a structured lesson followed by time for individual projects and development. A variety of topics and styles will be covered including specific styles of quilting such as Modern, Art, Traditional and others. Specific topics can be included such as cutwork, trapunto, quilting design or color. These are just a few suggestions and the workshop will be tailored to your group’s needs.