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17jan9:30 am- 4:00 pmFriday, January 17 - Patsy Thompson - Ruler Work 101Instructor: Patsy Thompson
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Appropriate level: Beginner
This hands-on class will teach you the basics of ruler-guided free motion quilting using your home sewing machine. We will cover straight line ruler work and curved ruler work, as well as some free motion quilting designs to “fill-in” the framework we create with our ruler work. We will also learn how to audition your ruler work designs on paper before taking them to fabric. This class will give you the skills to create block and border designs using ruler work. “I will loan you rulers to use during class so you do not need to spend a lot of money to ‘try out’ the technique of ruler work!” Patsy will supply everyone w/a set of rulers (1 straight line ruler and 3 arc rulers) to use during class. The ruler-base courses will require the purchase of a ruler foot. You must have a true ruler foot for your machine to participate in this class. If your machine manufacturer does not yet offer a ruler foot, please seek the assistance of your dealer ahead of class so a foot can be ordered for you. Your machine must be capable of free-motion quilting. You must have an extension table for your sewing machine. You do NOT need to have free-motion quilting experience to take the beginning ruler work class.
Patsy Thompson is from Holland, Ohio. Her work has been exhibited in quilt shows and juried exhibitions across the United States, including the American Quilter’s Society show in Paducah, Kentucky. Her specialty is free-motion quilting on a domestic machine. She has developed a number of workshops and video tutorials for using rulers and templates when free-motion quilting on a domestic machine.
Find Patsy at (click on each link): Blog Website
Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2019 workshops after December 1, 2019. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Crane Liberal Arts Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Appropriate level: Ruler Work 101 or previous experience with rulers
This class is designed for the quilter who knows the basics of ruler work on a home sewing machine and is ready to explore more challenging designs using ruler work. This class will focus on ruler work border designs created with basic arc rulers. We will learn how to create a variety of ruler-based border framework designs and then we will fill them in with free motion quilted designs. This class will bolster your ruler work skills, your free motion quilting skills, and your design skills.
Patsy Thompson is from Holland, Ohio. Her work has been exhibited in quilt shows and juried exhibitions across the United States, including the American Quilter’s Society show in Paducah, Kentucky. Her specialty is free-motion quilting on a domestic machine. She has developed a number of workshops and video tutorials for using rulers and templates when free-motion quilting on a domestic machine.
Find Patsy at (click on each link): Blog Website
Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2020 workshops after December 1, 2019. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Crane Liberal Arts Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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march
20mar9:30 am- 4:00 pmFriday, March 20 - Ann P. Shaw - Chicken ChallengeInstructor: Ann P. Shaw
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Appropriate level: Confident Beginner to Advanced.
Chicken Challenge. Chickens have often found their way into the quilt world — small wonder given the astonishing variety of plumage in chicken breeds. Among the most memorable poultry quilts are the charming chickens and roosters (and turkeys and ducks) created by Ruth McDowell (www.ruthbmcdowell.com). Join us in poultry piecing to celebrate these barnyard wonders!
Ann Shaw’s quilts are inspired by favorite photographs, family events, and various professional collaborations (e.g. the primate quilts). All of these quilts use paper piecing techniques to create an abstract interpretation of the photo or object — be it car, plant or animal. Based on the design and piecing techniques of Ruth McDowell, these designs take traditional patchwork a step further through the use of unexpected fabric choices. In this class, you will select from several patterns to create a wall hanging. A brief discussion introduces the methods and techniques of freezer paper templates. You will then prepare a freezer paper template for your pattern and begin the process of selecting fabrics for your design. We will also discuss sewing methods and sewing order to complete your wall hanging.
Find Ann at (click on each link): Website
Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2020 workshops after December 1, 2019. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Crane Liberal Arts Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
22mar9:30 am- 4:00 pmSunday, March 22 - Ann P. Shaw - Pieced PetsInstructor: Ann P. Shaw
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Appropriate level: Confident Beginner to Advanced.
Pets are fun, fabulous — and often furry. They steal our hearts and enrich our lives. Pieced Pets will tickle your fancy as these playful patterns bring these cherished family members to life.
Ann Shaw’s quilts are inspired by favorite photographs, family events, and various professional collaborations (e.g. the primate quilts). All of these quilts use paper piecing techniques to create an abstract interpretation of the photo or object — be it car, plant or animal. Based on the design and piecing techniques of Ruth McDowell, these designs take traditional patchwork a step further through the use of unexpected fabric choices. In this class, you will select from several patterns to create a wall hanging. A brief discussion introduces the methods and techniques of freezer paper templates. You will then prepare a freezer paper template for your pattern and begin the process of selecting fabrics for your design. We will also discuss sewing methods and sewing order to complete your wall hanging.
Find Ann at (click on each link): Website
Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2020 workshops after December 1, 2019. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Crane Liberal Arts Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
april
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Following our March 21 Quilt Day Meeting and Lecture, please stay for the 
