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Appropriate level: Machine class–confident beginner and beyond

Linda Hahn’s specialty is taking a complex looking project and breaking it down into easy steps. In her New York Beauty Simplified class, you’ll make blocks using just ONE PIN (no stress and no cussing)! Students can choose the layout. Linda will cover a really easy way to quickly paper piece the arcs (“crown”) for the New York Beauty. Work with a controlled colorway (all blocks the same) or make a scrappy quilt. Transform yourself into an empowered New York Beauty creating monster!

You don’t have to sew on the lines, there are no raw edges, and by using just one pin, your block will come out perfect. No more agonizing over setting in curves! Linda discusses how merely changing the setting and/or fabrics will change the “flavor” of your quilt. She’ll also cover numerous ways to quilt your top!

Her New York Beauty books are out of print. Linda’s the only person who has them. You can buy the book from her website, which is less expensive than Amazon, even with shipping charges. All pre-orders will receive an autographed copy.

Class bonus! Linda will show you how to make a miniature quilt from your cutaways, so you’re getting a two-for!    

 Books by Linda Hahn:  Linda’s Store

 Find Linda at (click on each link):  Website         Pinterest           Facebook    

Kit fee: $25.00 – Includes reusable paper piecing stencil, pre-printed foundation paper that can be left in the quilt—WOW! And acrylic templates. 

 Supply List 

 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 $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017.  Workshop registration policy.

Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee

Register Now

Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017

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.

Doors open at 8:15am, and the meeting begins at 9:15am.          

Lecture by Linda J. Hahn:  “New York Beauty Simplified” (with a big trunk show)

Best known for her “New York Beauty Simplified” technique, Linda Hahn has a way of taking projects that look complex and breaking them down in such a way that’s easy to understand. Linda adds her own sense of style while at the same time making quilts a WHOLE LOTTA FUN! Her infectious passion for quilting shines through in her lectures and classes. Linda will talk about the New York Beauty block’s versatility, how she accidentally became an author, the publishing process and she’ll share the funny stories behind her quilts.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the American Quilting Society’s biggest stars!

This lecture follows the business meeting on Quilt Day.

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Appropriate level: Machine class–confident beginner and beyond

Linda J. Hahn’s specialty is taking a complex looking project and breaking it down into easy, very do-able steps to piece this happy quilt, She Can Dance!   Her technique makes the piecing go very quickly—students will  complete approx. half this quilt in class using her connector square technique. You can purchase yardage in a controlled colorway (all blocks the same), use your stash fabrics or buy Bali Pops jelly rolls–the easiest option for fun and relaxing color play!

Pattern fee:  $8.00 (Retail $9.50) Payable to instructor in class.

Kit fee: $25.00 – Includes reusable paper piecing stencil, pre-printed foundation paper that can be left in the quilt—WOW! And acrylic templates. 

Books by Linda Hahn:  Linda’s Store

Find Linda at (click on each link):  Website         Pinterest           Facebook    

Supply List 

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 $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017.  Workshop registration policy.

Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee

Register Now

Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017

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.

Doors open at 8:15 am, and the meeting begins at 9:15 am.          

Lecture by Beth Donaldson: “Quilting in Detroit in the 1930s”   

Did you know that the J.L. Hudson’s store downtown had a quilt show that drew 50,000 visitors and that The Detroit News produced a quilt show each year at the Naval Armory? Beth Donaldson, from the Great Lakes Quilt Center, will discuss the vibrant quilt revival of the 1930s. She’s a highly respected author, teacher, designer and quilt historian. She’ll show quilts from  her private collection and debut her latest book, Quilts and Health co-authored by Marsha MacDowell and Clare Luz. Her remarkable work involves preserving Michigan’s quilt history at Michigan State University as the Coordinator for the Michigan Quilt Index. 

This lecture follows the business meeting on Quilt Day. Please note, we will not be hosting any workshops this weekend due to the GAAQG Quilt Show.

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Appropriate level: Confident beginner to advanced

Half-Scrap, a few constant fabrics and a whole mess of scraps, is how Mickey Depre makes traditional pieced quilts. The Summer Carnival Workshop is brimming with color and fabric choice exercises, and tips and tricks for using specialty rulers/tools. 

You’ll make the Meems quilt block in the Summer Carnival quilt from Mickey’s Half Scraps Quilts book and will finish a few blocks in class. Strips of fabric 1.5” and 2.5” wide are sewn, cut, and sewn again to give this quilt a confetti-like appearance. The quilt can be done with a focus fabric. Mickey suggests a min. of a half yard or 1.5 yards if you are using the star triangles. Why not two focus fabrics and break the blocks into two groups for a checkerboard look? Or just grab a bag of scraps and 3-4 fat quarters and play with color/fabric combos to make these blocks sing!

NOTE: A bonus table runner pattern will be provided. This table runner uses just a few blocks that can be finished in class. If you wish to start your full-size quilt, just cut some of the yardage into the strips indicated on the supply list to make your day easier.

Books by Mickey Depre:  Mickey’s Book Store

Find Mickey at (click on each link):  Website         Pinterest        Instagram          Facebook    

 Supply List 

 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 $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017. Workshop registration policy.

Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee

Register Now

Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017

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.

Doors open at 8:15 am, and the meeting begins at 9:15 am.          

Lecture by Mickey Depre: “Quilts-Young and Old, Timid and Bold”

Mickey Depre will share an eclectic gathering of quilts from her studio. Some of her own quilts. Some Vintage. Some Traditional.  Some Art.  Something for everyone. Because after all, her motto is: “There is more than enough fabric in the studio to be both an Art Quilter and a Traditional Quilter.” Mickey easily bridges traditional piecing and art quilting. Her  work mixes traditional quilting techniques with bold, innovative machine appliqué and thread work. 

 

 

This lecture follows the business meeting on Quilt Day.

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Appropriate level: Confident beginner to advanced

Class description: Learn how to take the Hexie to a whole new level with Mickey Depre’s Pieced Hexies Patterns.
You will leave class with three design samples and new, fun and exciting samples that will have your imagination running wild.

 BOOK PURCHASE REQUIRED –Pieced Hexies – A New Tradition in English Paper Piecing will be required for all workshop attendees. Book can be purchased at the time of the workshop at a discount.  

More Books by Mickey Depre:  Mickey’s Book Store:

 

 

Find Mickey at (click on each link):  Website         Pinterest        Instagram          Facebook    

 Supply List 

 

 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 $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 20, 2017. Workshop registration policy.

Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee

Register Now

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.

THIS CLASS IS FILLED – IF YOU WISH TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, CONTACT programs@gaaqg.com

Appropriate level: Confident beginner to advanced

NOTE: This is a two-day workshop! You will be signing up for both Friday and Sunday classes.

You can turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecing ― it’s easy! Take an artistic journey with a mind-bending quilt that fools the eye with innovative layering, playful patterns and delightful color choices. Double Visions is a new series from Louisa Smith with many different design possibilities.   

This  class is all about Pattern on Pattern. Emphasis will be on the use of color and pattern and their reaction on one another. This construction method can be applied to many designs. We’ll explore these methods at the start of the class and give you several options of styles, scale and construction.  

Louisa Smith has authored several books, including:  http://www.quiltescapes.com/products.html

Find Louisa at:   Website        Blog        Facebook

 Supply List 

 

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 $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017. Workshop registration policy.

Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee

Class Filled

Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee

Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017

 

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.)  This class is filled.  

See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.

Questions?

Contact our VP-Programs.

Doors open at 8:15 am, and the meeting begins at 9:15 am.          

Lecture by Louisa Smith: “Double Visions: Curves and Circles That Create Wonderful Illusions”

You will never look at fabrics the same way. This lecture will teach you to use gorgeous fabrics and incredible colors. It is all about Pattern on Pattern. By using many layers, you can create illusions of depth. Emphasis will be on the use of color, pattern and the interaction they have on one another. The many procedures and options of styles, scale and construction will be discussed. Whether you are a fuser or a piecer, this Escher-type design is perfect for you.

This lecture follows the business meeting on Quilt Day.

 

 

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