Class Description
Registration for classes ends June 18, 2025
Kawandi
Fri. 9a-11:30a
Sandy Labby
Sashiko for Beginners
Fri. 11:30a-1:30p
Sandy Labby
Scrappy Applique with LaLa
Fri. 2p-5p
LaDonyce Hamilton
Join us as we "travel" to India to create the magic of a Kawandi. A Kawandi is a unique hand-stitched quilt that is beautifully scrappy and happy! During the class, you will design and create your own small placemat while learning the artful stitching techniques of the Siddi women. Constructed from the outside in, the Kawandi is a perfect way to incorporate beautiful scrap fabrics from other projects into a unique artistic quilt that offers a change from our traditional western quilting techniques.
Are you interested in learning the embroidery art of Japanese Sashiko? Initially serving as mending stitches, Sashiko is now used to embellish quilts, purses, garments, home decor items and so much more. This class is designed to introduce you to the tools and materials used to create traditional Japanese geometric designs. Learn to mark your fabric using a traditional pattern, prepare your threads for embroidery, and enjoy creating the Sashiko running stitches.
Create this cute featherweight sewing machine with the Scrappy Applique method of
collage quilting. This quick method takes the fear out of applique and collage quilting.
We will discuss the necessary supplies and techniques. The kit includes everything you
need to create this project. Embellishments and various finishing techniques will be
exhibited and discussed. Fabric colors will vary. Several other Scrappy applique quilts
and wall hangings will be shown to inspire your creativity.
Hand Piecing
Made Easy with Stamps
Sat. 9a-12p
Darnell Mack
Learn how to get perfect piecing without papers, glue, thread basting, EPP or plastic templates. Just Stamp, Cut, and start Stitching. The kit includes everything you need to get started stamping and stitching a slab of fabric for making a zipper pouch or mug rug. I will demo how to play with the different shaped stamps and make other blocks. Additionally, I will have several current quilts and antiques quilts to view and inspire you.
Hand Embroidery
with Sandy
Sat.1p-4p
Sandy Labby
This class introduces you to the tools and materials used to create beautiful hand embroidered works. We will discuss needle choices, fabric selections, and threads. You will learn several basic embroidery stitches to start. Then, we will move on to more complex stitches. Each stitch can be used by itself or in combination with others to create colorful
embellishments on all your projects. You are only limited by your imagination.