Hill ‘N Hollow Quilters Guild -- 2008 Workshops

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June – Jan Krentz of Poway, CA

Jan is a nationally recognized quilt instructor, author and designer. Winner of the 1998 Teacher of the Year award, Jan's motivating workshops are packed with practical tips, techniques and methods to ensure success. She is author of Lone Star Quilts & Beyond, Hunter Star Quilts & Beyond and Diamond Quilts and Beyond.  Her classes are designed for skilled beginner and above quilters.  You can learn more about Jan and her quilts through her website, www.jankrentz.com.   Her books listed below are in the guild library.

Wednesday & Thursday, June 4-5, Summer Salsa Lone Star Quilt 12 hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day) - $75

Spice up the traditional Lone Star quilt with brilliant color and foundation pieced "extras" - blocks that fill the inset squares and compass-type corners. 
Jan's class will cover design tips and offer suggestions for fabric placement. Select fabrics in colors similar to the ones Jan has used, or feel free to create your own dazzling color palette! Glue fabrics in the design paste-up, and pre-cut strips for the central star before class.  This class will feature strip piecing and foundation piecing techniques. Some advanced preparation is required to get the most from this class! Sewing machine and Jan’s book, Lone Star Quilts & Beyond, are required. http://www.jankrentz.com/workshops-supply.php?ID=10  

Saturday, June 7, Hunter Star - Asymmetric Design Layout

6 hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - $35

Create an asymmetric design with a wide range of printed fabrics. The model quilt, Out of Africa, measures 70" x 80" and features a collection of African fabrics. Optional changes in block size or number of blocks will increase or decrease the quilt size as desired. Sewing machine and Jan’s book, Hunter Star Quilts & Beyond, are required.  Supply list to be announced.

Please note:  Jan’s classes are designed for skilled beginner quilters.  On her website, Jan says you are a skilled beginner if you know how to:

Ø thread the sewing machine

Ø wind a bobbin, and

Ø use a rotary cutter

Although your skills are not perfected (because you're new to quilting), you have heard and understand the following terms and phrases:

You can sew simple pieced designs and simple applique. Blocks may come out different sizes or odd-shaped. You are loving EVERY quilt you see, and aren't sure how to sew the designs you like.

Patterns can be confusing, and classes are REALLY helpful. You don't know if a pattern is easy enough or too challenging for your skill level.

You've attended your first quilt show, but you're hesitant to enter your work for others to see.

Thanks to Jan for allowing us to reprint her definition here.

September – Helen Squire of Paducah, KY

As a quilt teacher, designer of quilting patterns, guest lecturer, auctioneer and Q & A columnist for three decades, Helen has the experience to answer your questions on quilt-making. Her quilting classes (and her quilting books) provide students with patterns useful for hand quilting, as well as the continuous line quilting patterns useful for machine quilting, including long arm machine quilting.  You can learn more about Helen through her website, www.helensquire.com.  Helen’s workshops are:

Thursday, Sept. 4, Quilting – Good Designs vs. Tiny Stitches

6 hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - $35

Improve your selection of quilting designs not your stitches! Learn the secret to selecting quilting patterns that look beautiful, flow, and fit your quilt perfectly. Frustrated over having to make quilting decisions after you have already pieced or appliquéd your quilt top? Become a confident quilter by learning to plan ahead! Pre-plan the fabrics, templates and seam allowances before you begin to cut, sew your quilt and buy your quilting patterns.  Supply list to be announced.

Saturday, Sept. 6, Let's Talk About Quilting UFO's

6 hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - $35

Do you have a pile of “unfinished objects” waiting for a final decision on the quilting design? This is a must-take workshop for all quilt makers who hesitate before they “quilt as desired”. Discover what types of quilting patterns are appropriate for patchwork and for appliquéd tops. Learn how easy it is to make any quilting pattern fit your quilt. Good work habits and easier design steps for creating your own quilting patterns will also be discussed.  Supply list to be announced.