"FLYING GEESE" IN A CURVE

Three hour class
all levels
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Classroom Requirements

Learn to piece perfect "Flying Geese" in a curve, like the ones in Caryl's 1995 Best of Show quilt Migration #2. The class project will be an eight to twelve inch square practice block. A pattern will be provided. You will also learn to draft your own variations on this pattern. Kits of graduated fabric will be available for sale in the class, or the block can be pieced in a limited range of colors with fabrics brought from home. A sewing machine and iron will be required.

GRADUATED
CROWN OF THORNS
and Other Spiky Things

Three hour class  •  all levels
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Learn to draw and piecing a perfect "Crown of Thorns" block or spiky things in any curve. The class project will be an eight to twelve inch practice block. You will also learn to draft your own original variations on this traditional design. Emphasis will be on using color to dazzle the eye as well as foundation and curved piecing techniques.. Kits of graduated fabric will be available for sale in the class, or the block can be pieced in a limited range of colors with fabrics brought from home. A sewing machine and iron will be required.

INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE QUILTING

Two-three hour lecture / demonstration
all levels
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In this slide lecture and demonstration, Caryl shares her secrets for managing the quilt sandwich, and controlling the stitches, as well as her techniques for developing designs. She will also share slides of the work of several other successful machine quilters. This is a chance to get your questions about machine quilting answered. Not a hands on class.

SPINNING HEXAGONS

Three hour class  •  all levels
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Learn the secret of piecing log cabin hexagons with a spin, like the ones in Caryl's "REFRACTION" series. The class project will be an eight to twelve inch practice block. This project works best with two or more sets of graduated colors, however, a practice block can be pieced in a limited range of colors with fabrics brought from home. Kits of graduated fabric will be available for sale in the class. A sewing machine and iron will be required.