Workshops

Workshops by Special Guests

In conjunction with the presentation by Cheryl Sloboda at the September 24th Guild meeting, Quilt with heART (a Bits mini group) is sponsoring a full-day workshop by Cheryl on September 25th at Jackmans in Creve Coeur.  The workshop is limited to 20 people.  If you wish to sign up for the workshop or want more information, please come find me at the raffle quilt table at the Bits guild meeting, or contact me by email or text.  I hope you can join us!

Barbara Nagel
barbara488@aol.com

JOIN IN THE FUN!  SIGN UP FOR THE  FUN, FABULOUS, FABRIC MANIPULATION WORKSHOP! 

CHERYL SLOBODA
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
Jackmans (STL), 10:00am to 5:00pm
Here’s how Cheryl describes the workshop:

Learn unique techniques that will enhance your next quilt!  These vintage sewing techniques will raise the surface of your quilt and truly impress. We’ll learn heirloom smocking techniques, tucking, ruching, and lots of other fabric manipulations, and then we’ll cover how to put it into a block in your next quilt. Whether you are a traditional, contemporary, art, or modern quilter, you can add a cutting edge, yet classic, look to your next project.  Great for beginners and experienced sewists.

The morning session will consist of hand sewing, followed by a one-hour break for lunch (participants supply their own lunch).  The afternoon session will consist of machine sewing.

Maximum participants: 20 (Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.)

Cost: $42.50 per person plus $25 kit fee = $67.50
Payment may be made by cash, Venmo, or check (payable to Barbara Nagel). Your space is not reserved until payment is received.

  • Supplies needed: At least ten 8″ squares of good cotton fabric in solid or solid like colors plus one fat quarter,
  • A clear plastic ruler at least 8 inches long (like Omnigrid rulers)
  • A fabric marking pencil (light or dark) that shows up on your fabric of choice
  • Thin long hand sewing needles you are comfortable with (I like Jeana Kimball Straw Needles #11)
  • Strong thread to match your fabric (I like 40 or 50 weight threads)
  • Scissors
  • A sewing machine for the second half of the class
  • A double needle for your sewing machine (Schmetz sells a set of 3 different sizes, which is what I recommend to buy)
  • A group ironing board and iron to share
  • Optional:  gathering foot and pin tuck foot
Here are a few examples of the types of fabric manipulations taught in this workshop:

WORKSHOPS BY MEMBERS

Information from the Round Robin Demos presented at the September 26 meeting.
–Barbara Nagel — Introduction to Ruler Work
–Barbara Warner–Accordion Book Block
–Candy Grisham–Curved Oval Ruler
–Lori Feldman – Art Quilt Flowers using REA (raw edge applique)
–Trish Hill – Half Rectangle Triangles
—Jane Baumstark – Fabric Folding Technique
–Jamis Kresyman – Faux Piping on Binding
–Chris Williams – Seminole Piecing