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Dimensional Cotton and Wool Appliqué Designs
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We are honored to be a part of the illustrious faculty of this Academy of Appliqué in Williamsburg, VA! We are thrilled to be teaching there again in 2023. The Class Catalog is now available for you to peruse; there are so many wonderful choices of classes from which to select. We hope to see you there!
Class, Session 1—
Woodland Reverie:
Great Horned Owls OR
Wood Rose Garden
Academy of Appliqué
Kingsmill Resort
1010 Kingsmill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Feb. 27–March 1, 2023
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE!
We are continuing our woodland journey with two new blocks from our growing Woodland Reverie quilt. Both of these dimensional blocks are filled with many different fibers and stitching techniques. The Great Horned Owls sit amongst winter greenery, with wool pinecones and stuffed holly berries. Wired ribbon roses surround our Wood Rose Garden filled with lovely little posies. All skills for both blocks will be covered in this class—and some will overlap—so you will be able to increase your appliqué and embellishment skills. Multiple methods of appliqué will be taught, along with ribbon work and embroidery. We will play with exciting new fibers and techniques to help you bring life to these dimensional woodland blocks. Which woodland block will you select for this session? Or perhaps you will venture into our woodland reverie and choose both! For more closeup pictures, see our blog: CLICK HERE.
Class, Session 2—
Pineapple Medallion
Academy of Appliqué
Kingsmill Resort
1010 Kingsmill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
March 2–4, 2023
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE!
The pineapple has long been a symbol of welcome, and our Pineapple Medallion will be a welcoming sight to those who view its abundance of color and dimension. This block was inspired by a vintage fabric design and is laden with ribbon, velvet, beads, and embroidery. In class, we will learn all the techniques needed to create the block—wired ribbon roses, a padded pineapple with beads, ruched flowers, and so much more! Many of the elements look difficult, but in class we will teach you the power of the lowly running stitch in addition to other techniques that will set you up for success.
April in Paris
We are off to Paris for the month: visiting family, seeing the sights, and of course, attending a quilt show!
A new adventure awaits us. We were asked by Four County Quilt Guild to vend at their quilt show, and we said yes! If you are local to the Mt. Airy, Maryland area, please stop by to see us.
You'll find great quilts, great vendors, and a great time!
Vending
Jubilation!
Four County Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Meeting Calvary Methodist Church
Mt. Airy, MD
Friday, August 4–Saturday, August 5, 2023
10:00 AM—4:00 AM
What will we have?
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Appliqué patterns—wool and cotton appliqué
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Kits: wool, thread, and ribbon
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Our favorite tools: needle threaders, marking devices, needles, etc.
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Demos
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Door prizes
Lecture
The Stories in Our Quilts
Four County Quilters Guild
Meeting Calvary Methodist Church
Mt. Airy, MD
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
6:30 PM—8:00 PM
What do quilts and stories have to do with each other? Everything, actually! Have you ever had a piece of needlework passed down through your family and wondered who made it, how they made it, and/or why? These are the stories of our families—part of our history. So often these gems are tucked away in a chest or put on a closet shelf. But there is a wealth of information within those stitches, if only we knew their stories. Our quilts give us opportunities to tell our stories. Enjoy an hour of storytelling as we share some of our favorite quilts (old and new) and the tales they tell.
Lecture
The Stories in Our Quilts
Clustered Spires Quilt Guid
Meeting at The Delaplaine Arts Center
40 S. Carroll St
Frederick, MD
Thursday, August 10, 2023
7:00 PM—8:00 PM
What do quilts and stories have to do with each other? Everything, actually! Have you ever had a piece of needlework passed down through your family and wondered who made it, how they made it, and/or why? These are the stories of our families—part of our history. So often these gems are tucked away in a chest or put on a closet shelf. But there is a wealth of information within those stitches, if only we knew their stories. Our quilts give us opportunities to tell our stories. Enjoy an hour of storytelling as we share some of our favorite quilts (old and new) and the tales they tell.
We are beyond thrilled to again be joining the faculty of Baltimore on the Prairie in Nebraska in 2023! Registration for this event is now open, and if you have never attended, it is one to put on your bucket list. Lovely surroundings, fabulous people, and stitching galore!
This trio of botanical panels is based on the book of hours, Les Grandes Heures d'Anne de Bretagne, which was commissioned by Anne of Brittany, Queen of France, and illuminated by Jean Bourdichon between 1503 and 1508. The Renaissance-styled illustrations throughout the book are typically of one plant. We combined several of the designs to create each of our wool appliqué panels, including several flowers and a few critters, as well. In this class you will be able to choose which panel you wish to work on, but we will cover the skills and embroidery stitches for all three blocks, including several techniques for adding dimension to your work. Your class enrollment will include the panel of your choice and some 4mm silk ribbon. You will have the option to purchase the other two patterns, as well as thread kits and wool kits, if desired. The thread and wool kits will be sufficient to create all three blocks.
Class, Session A—
Les Fleurs d'Anne
Baltimore on the Prairie
Lied Lodge and Convention Center
Nebraska City, NE
Session A:
Wed., Sept. 6–Thurs., Sept. 7, 2023
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE!
Class, Session B—
High Tea: Plate
Baltimore on the Prairie
Lied Lodge and Convention Center
Nebraska City, NE
Session B:
Fri., Sept. 8–Sat., Sept. 9, 2023
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE!
Resting on a plate rack, this beautifully embellished plate is ready to be used for a special high tea, which is the name of our latest quilt—High Tea. This lovely dish is adorned with flowers and a sweet little bird, using a mix of wool, cotton, ribbon, and other embellishments. You will be pleasantly surprised at how easy the ribbon flowers are to make as we learn the techniques in class. Embroidery stitches and basic wool appliqué will lay the foundation for your created blooms.
