Teaching Schedule 2008

Georgia Quilt Show

Atlanta, Georgia

Oct 16-18, 2008

www.sewingexpo.com

but Wait, There’s More . . . Backgrounds

Cathy Franks

Baby Lock

Tired of just doing a meander? Bored with grids? Never fear, ideas are here! See how to create stunning textures that will add sparkle and punch to your quilts. Many tips included on how to craft these designs as well as how to produce your own. Learn how to decide which design would look best in your quilt.  This is a class crammed full of ideas so gets lots of sleep!

Saturday              12:30 – 4:30        S261, T277 & V293

We’ve Only Just Begun

Cathy Franks

Baby Lock

To quilt that is. That wonderful machine is sitting in your studio and you’re thinking “now what? “Have no fear, help is here! Share secrets on how to avoid the mistakes I made starting out 30 years ago on this quilting journey. Starting with getting ready to quilt with proper pressing, measuring and squaring up the backing. Learn how to start and stop a line of quilting, how to do in the ditch quilting and free motion quilting. Tons of tips on what tools you need, how to mark a quilt and how to find quilting designs.

Friday                    8:30 – 11:30        H117X & J133

Inks and Thread Painting

Cathy Franks

Baby Lock

Fabrics inks are a great way to add color and splash to your fabrics.  But that’s not the only thing you’ll do in this class!  Let’s toss in a little thread painting to add details and texture to that design.  See how to make an object look real by blending thread colors and switching direction you stitch.  Lots of tips given here. 

Saturday              9:00 – 12:00        Q229 & R245X

I Can Do THAT On My Sewing Machine?

Cathy Franks

Baby Lock

Sewing machines are for more than just quilting!  Beautiful textures can be created quickly with simple fabrics and exciting yarns, ribbons and bits of left over fabrics.  Discover how to create fringing, flash and trash to cover up raw edges.  Fashion stunning textures by capturing bits and pieces with netting and pleating and floral designs with silk flowers and thread..

Friday                    1:00 – 5:00           K149, L165 & M181

Houston Quilt Show

Houston, Texas

Oct 27-29, 2008

www,quilts.com

Oct 27, Lecture, But Wait! There are more Backgrounds

Oct 29 Hands-on we’ve only just begun. Lecture, But Wait! There are more Borders