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 NOTE: Effective Nov 5, 2024 I will retire from teaching. If you would like to book a workshop contact me for available dates.

"Charming Logs" (Small block) Students will start with a charm pack of 5" pre-cut squares and learn to piece accurate 3 1/2" Log Cabin blocks. 3 hour or 6 hour options. A great 3 hour workshop that pairs well with any lecture.


"It's Magic!"
Learn 6 ways to use the Magic Triangle Ruler. Students will learn to make the original Shaded Four Patch and Birds in Air units as well as make half square triangles two at a time, quarter square triangles, trimming techniques and other clever uses - all with one ruler. Each student will need to have their own ruler. This 3 hour workshop is a great companion to the Random Block Sampler lecture.

"Random Block Sampler" Students are invited to bring sets of blocks in different sizes to make into a stunning sampler quilt. In the first half of this 6 hour workshops students will learn how to make a variety of units with the Magic Triangle Ruler (see description above). The afternoon is spent designing their own one of a kind quilt using their assortment of blocks and the techniques learned in the first session. Also available as a two day class. Great companion to the lecture of the same title.

“Back Basting Hand Applique” The topic of my book, Back Basting Applique Step by Step, this hand appliqué, needle turn technique introduces students to the basics of back basting applique while learning to add a curved accent border. 3 hour option includes borders and the basic technique. 6 hour option includes additional instruction for adding reverse appliqué, layered appliqué, fine points, curves and much more while students begin the center appliqued sunflower design on a small 15″ x 15″ project. Pairs well with any lecture


“It’s all in the Sashing” Learn my system of fitting sashing and cornerstone settings to any size blocks. Students bring their own completed blocks and ‘try on’ sashing options. They will learn to build cutting charts, calculate yardage and begin sewing their own projects in the 6 hr workshop.  $5/student fee for handouts. Also available as a two day workshop. This workshop is now a Craftsy Class! This is an excellent companion class to the lecture of the same name. (As of 7-26-20 Virtual offering of this workshop is pending.)





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