Here’s a quick look at the fun and informative workshops planned for 2009. 

                                                                                                -- Vicki Kauth, Workshop Chairman

Beth Ferrier – Sneaky Piecing Tricks, Thursday, August 13, 2009, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Everything's easier when you know the tricks!  Let me show you how her favorite tricks will improve your piecing, saving time and effort in the process. As you complete the small wall hanging you will learn the coolest shortcuts for the best piecing. Beth will cover ergonomic rotary cutting, mastering the ¼” seam allowance and the magic of clever pressing techniques. Even experienced piecers will learn strategies to improve their piecing technique.  Class fee is $45.  Confident beginner skill level. Supply lists - Adobe Sneaky Piecing Tricks

Beth Ferrier – Hand Appliqué by Machine, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 11-12, 2009, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn how to imitate the look of fine hand appliqué with your sewing machine. Beth’s nifty-deluxe appliqué technique will take you from novice to appliqué goddess in one class! 
The first day will introduce you to all the nuts and bolts for beautiful applique.  You'll play with color and shapes as you design your personal garden on Day 2.  In the two six-hour days Beth will discuss color theory, design placement, perfect circles and the sharpest points.  Class fee is $90.  Confident beginner skill level. - View the supply lists - Adobe   Hand Applique by Machine -

Reeze Hanson – Quilting on the Computer: EQ6 (Electric Quilt 6), September 11, 2009    

This workshop will allow quilters to gain hands-on experience with this powerful quilt designing software.  In addition to learning the basic functions of the program – designing quilt bocks, placing blocks in quilts, manipulating color and fabric, working with quilt layouts and borders – you will design several blocks and quilts.  Come with a specific project in mind that you would like to design, and you will draw it and learn how to convert those drawings into instructions for making the quilt. The workshop looks at the incredibly powerful quilt designing software of EQ6.  Class fee is $25.  All skill levels, but you must bring and be able to use a laptop computer. Click Here for Additional Info.