Quilt Fest Workshops

Four days of fabulous workshops, starting September 30. Workshop space is limited and signup is on a first-come, first-served basis. Download a complete list of classes & registration form QF10 Workshop  Or, you may register online by clicking on the title …

Thursday, September 30 & Friday, October 1 ;  9:30am-4pm

Although this exquisite square looks complex, Elly’s relaxed approach makes the stitching easy and assures success. Learn what makes appliqué elegant–smooth flat …

Thursday, September 30;  9:30am-4pm

A nautilus shell’s whirling spiral, sacred to both religion and geometry, symbolizes eternity. The nautilus shell is one of Nature’s perfect examples of the Divine Phi, …

Thursday, September 30;  9:30am-4pm

In this class, Teri will show what to do with those wonderful “theme” prints we all have in our stash. Starting with simple piecing techniques and manipulating …

Thursday, September 30;  9:30am-4pm

No applique or curved piecing is necessary to create the gentle curves in your choice of Spring Into Christmas or Happy Flowers. Folded squares or rectangles are …

Thursday, September 30; 6 – 8:30pm

Join us at the Museum of Northwest Art in downtown La Conner for a lecture on the History of Hawaiian Quilting by Nancy Lee …

Friday, October 1;  9:30am-4pm

Continuation of Workshop which began on Thursday, September 30. Please see Thursday’s class for more information.

Hawaiian quilts, awesome in their symmetry, are surprisingly easy to make. Nancy has been making Hawaiian quilts since 1978; she knows them intimately. In this one-day class, you will have hands-on experience with cutting out a Hawaiian block, basting, and …

Friday, October 1;  9:30am-4pm

The Ginko leaf is considered to be the symbol of longevity and enduring hope. The pattern includes a full-sized master drawing and step-by-step instructions to complete a …

Friday, October 1;  9:30am-4pm

Learn fun and innovative fabric collage along with free-motion stitching techniques. Let Heidi Lund help you free up your creative juices to use in your choice …

Friday, October 1;  9:30am-4pm

Meg designed two new patterns just for Quilt Fest 2010. Be one of the first to make one of these great new purses–choose either Adrianne’s Purse (at …

Friday, October 1;  9:30am-4pm

Create a piece that can be used as a table center, wall hanging or pillow top. This technique produces lovely results in a relatively short …

Friday, October 1;  9:30am-4pm

Using easy-to-piece strata and a template, you will create individual rotating circles that weave together forming an interesting pattern with lots …

Saturday, October 2, 2010; 9:30am-4pm 

Using basic to advanced techniques, this diagonal-gesture block unfolds at a relaxed pace. Begin simply by doing the main stems from a …

Saturday, October 2; 9:30am -4pm

Two Fabrics, one spool of thread, and a pattern you love; that is the recipe for a good time and a stunning quilt. Nancy …

Saturday, October 2;  9:30am-4pm

This class is intended for quilters who are comfortable with their machine stitching but would like to take it to the next level. Topics to be …

Saturday, October 2; 9:30am-4pm

Continuation of Workshop which began on Friday, October 1. Please see Friday’s class for more information.

Saturday, October 2; 9:30am-4pm

Meg calls this delightful new embroidery design, “Be Merry.” There will be plenty of time before Christmas to finish this new design by Meg Hawkey. It …

Saturday, October 2; 9:30am-4pm

Machine “Mola” technique, which involves both negative and positive appliqué, will be used to begin stitching one of two original Mola designs by Maureen. The machine …

Saturday, October 2;  9:30am-4pm

Your choice between the two. Robin’s Rainbow is a wonderful pattern for utilizing those lucious Hoffman Bali Pops or Moda Jelly Roll fabrics. Pick up a …

Sunday, October 3;  9:30am-4pm

Oh, the stitchery you’ll learn making this stunner block! Brilliant shortcuts abound:  Tri-fold stems and assembly-line split leaves; plus speed appliqué from the back. Unique …

Sunday, October 3;  9:30am-4pm

Celtic Knotwork designs are beautiful and intricate, yet are amazingly easy to sew using Nancy’s stress-free hand appliqué methods. Learn to make your own bias tape …

Are you yearning to add dimension and sparkle to your quilts and wearables? Join Heidi for a day of glitz and fun. Be prepared to learn machine and hand work. You’ll work on 10″ x 10″ sample squares using fibers, …

Sunday, October 3;  9:30am-4pm

Students will use Professional and Iridescent Paintstiks while working on several small projects. Various ways of adding exciting color and …