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SPIRAL MIGRATIONS - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Understand the process of creating your own original design star quilt,
complete with complex circular borders, and free-form geese creating motion and
adding light. Its simple and easy with a ruler and a compass, even for those of
you who hate math. This class is designed for the student that desires and
in-depth experience, exploring all aspects of creating innovative geometric
quilts. Students will learn designing, color selection, use of contrast and
scale, and stitching techniques such as paper foundation piecing.
Intermediate Skill Level; Multi-day Class; 18-24 hours recommended, 12
hours minimum.
SENSATIONAL STARS
Explore the design process used to create one-of-a-kind, circular stars.
Students will learn drafting, color selection, and stitching techniques as they
create their own original design star. A circular star pattern is included.
Intermediate Skill Level; 1 Day Class; 6 hours.
DESIGNING CIRCULAR BORDERS
It's not magic! It's easy, using simple drafting techniques, with Gail's sure
fire, no "scary math words" teaching style. Learn to draft circular flying
geese, spirals, big n' little, and more. No Sewing.
All Skill Levels, ½ Day Class.
COLOR IN QUILTING
This half-day class introduces the student to simple color design. Play with
colored pencils and fabric scraps as you explore color theory. No sewing
involved.
All Skill Levels; ½ day class; 3 hours. $6 Materials Fee per Student.
THE GOOSE IS LOOSE! PIECING FREE-FORM SHAPES
Learn the drafting and piecing techniques for flying geese in the round, loose
curves, or swirls. They can be simply designed easily stitched using paper
piecing techniques.
All Skill Levels; 1 Day Class.
STITCH A STAR - TODAY!
Stars are among the most popular of quilt designs. Select one of my star
patterns as a class project and see how quickly and easily they are stitched.
All
Skill Levels; 1 Day Class: 6 Hours. $6 Materials Fee per Student.
MARINER'S COMPASS
Have you always been afraid to try a Mariner's Compass? See how easy it can be!
You will learn to draft and piece a 14" compass that can be finished into a
wall hanging. Discussion will include isolating motifs in fabric to further
enhance your design.
Intermediate Skill Level; 1 Day Class; 6 hours.
HEXAGONAL STARS - A DESIGNER'S DELIGHT
Try a quilt with a different angle. They can look very complex, but actually
are amazingly easy. The pattern used for this class is "North Star," a block
repeat pattern with only four pieces in each block! In this class the triangle
is the "block" of the quilt design. Make the wall quilt shown on the North Star
pattern cover, or use the coloring sheets to design your own. Even beginners
are successful with this class, and the variety of possible designs is endless.
All Skill Levels; 1 Day Class; 6 Hours. $6 Materials Fee per Student
