- Sharing My Knowledge-
Classes and Workshops
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what I have learned with other quilters. If you or your guild would
like to share in the fun and joy of quilting Southwest Designs, take a
look at the lecture and class topics. The newest classes are listed
below.
Lectures
Classes & Workshops
Current Schedule
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Check the schedule page for the current classes and lectures that
have been scheduled.
- Contact MIchelle for class
opening availability and information if it is not listed in the
schedule.
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Wearable
Art Class - CHEVRON JACKET
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This is always a popular class. A
pieced circular yoke embellishes a dolman sleeve jacket. This makes a
striking jacket. The 9 degree wedge ruler is needed for this class.
Students work on the circular yoke design in class and learn the how
to attach the yoke to jacket base.
This
is a 1 1/2 day class (9 hours). This can be a full day class, with
some pre-class cutting (6 hours).
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ACOMA |
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Broken pieces of pottery were my inspiration for this
contemporary block. It’s an easy block with only 4 different appliqué
pieces. This block can be set together several different ways. This
will be a featured pattern in the AQS book to be released in spring 2005.
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is a 1/2 day class (3 hours).
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AMISH STARS |
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This is one of the designs from my book,
Round
About Quilts. The 9
degree wedge ruler is needed for class. You will complete at least one
star in class.
This is a full day class (6 hours).
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CROSS
YOUR HEART |
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You’re going to love this block, cross my
heart. A simple cross hangs inside an open heart. Let me show you how
to appliqué and quilt the blocks at the same time. Learn how to
assemble the individual blocks, once they are complete. If you don’t
like wrestling with quilting big quilts, this is a great technique.
This quilt would be a delightful baby quilt done in lots of bright
colors. Try making it a traditional scrap quilt. This quilt is one of
the blocks in my new book, The Quilted Cross, printed by the American Quilter’s
Society.
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This
is a full day class (6 hours). This can also be done in a 1/2 day (3 hours)
class.
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DANCING
MAIDENS
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Everyone loves Sunbonnet Sue, but here in the
southwest we don’t wear bonnets and petticoats. This is my
southwestern version of an old favorite. Learn simple machine appliqué
techniques. I will also share several different embellishing ideas.
This was a featured pattern in AQS book that was released in spring
2005.
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is a 1/2 day class (3 hours).
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DRAWSTRING
PURSE
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This is a
wonderful
purse to carry for everyday. You will want to make several. They also make a great gift .
Learn how to make this great purse. Learn several different
embellishment techniques and creative variations. The purse can be
made in 2 different sizes.
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This
is a 1/2 day class (3 hours).
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LOVE
RINGS
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This is a variation of the traditional Drunkard’s
Path quilt. Let me show you a way to conquer this curve pieced block
with NO STRESS. You will be able to successfully make any Drunkard’s
Path block using this technique.
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is a full day class (6 hours).
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REDWORK EMBROIDERY BY MACHINE
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I have taken the traditional
redwork concept and added a contemporary twist. Learn how to do these
unique embroidery designs on the sewing machine. Embroidery work can
be done in red, black or color of your choice. Designs can also be
done by hand. Choose from several different blocks to work on during
class.
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is a 1/2 day class (3 hours).
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SANTA
CRUZ
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Learn the basics and a few tricks for perfect machine appliqué.
Work on your choice of 4 different blocks as you learn all about
machine appliqué. There are 20 different appliquéd cross blocks
featured in my book, The Quilted Cross, printed by American Quilter’s
Society.
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is a full day class (6 hours).
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SANTA
FE SAMPLER
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This is a traditional medallion quilt with a
southwestern flair. Five different geometric borders surround a center
medallion. Learn several cutting and quick machine piecing techniques.
This is the featured pattern in AQS book that was released in spring
2005.
This
is a great 2 day class (12 hours) I also teach a small version as a
full day class (6 hours).
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Scrap Lone Star
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Piece large diamonds using the fun and fast flip and sew technique. learn how to piece those scary "y" seams as
you assemble your top. Students will work on a 51" x 51" quilt. Instructions for a large Broken Star design
are also included.
This is a 1 and 1/2 day class (9 hours). This can be a full day class, with pre-class cutting
(6 hours).
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Stones of a Different Color
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Work on sharpening your piecing skills as you piece this 30" x 30" wall quilt. Basic rotary cutting, accurate machine
piecing and important pressing techniques will be discussed. This pattern is featured in my book, Quilts of the Southwest.
This is a full day class ( 6 hours).
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SOUTHWEST
MEDALLION
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A unique oval medallion is in the center of
this beautiful southwestern quilt. This design is inspired by a woven
basket design. The center medallion will be taught in a full day
class, then the background completed after class. The 9 degree wedge
ruler is needed for this class.
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is a 1 day class (6 hours.)
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SQUASH
BLOSSOM QUILT
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This wonderful quilt combines a simple, easy
to piece block and a pieced sashing. The combination of the two
creates a secondary design. Students will work on a 34" x
34" wall size project
during class. This pattern features instructions included for making a
queen size project.
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This
is a full day class (6 hours).
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A WREATH FOR ALL SEASONS |
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You’ll want to piece one of these
wreaths for each season. This is a simple wedge ruler design. Rotary
cut and machine piece this circular creation. This quilt can be
finished as a circle or the patchwork border can be added. The 9 degree wedge ruler is needed for this class.
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This
is a full day class (6 hours).
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