Workshops and Lectures
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Machine Quilting Essentials In this basic workshop, learn all aspects needed to master machine quilting. Start with a discussion on machine quilting supplies, including thread, needles and notions. Next, practice the basic techniques of straight line and free motion machine quilting on small quilt packages. After learning the skills to feel confident with these techniques, Sue will demonstrate how to successfully baste; package and machine quilt the actual quilt. Go home feeling confident to quilt any size and style quilt. Many quilts will be shown for inspiration. With Sue’s patient guidance learn all the basic skills needed to master machine quilting on your home sewing machine. Supply List ... “Machine Quilting: A Primer of Techniques” is a companion book for this workshop- not required. *This workshop is also available in a 2 day option- contact Sue for details. |
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Machine Stipple Quilting and Much More! In this all day workshop, free motion quilting will be explored for background areas on your quilt and for overall surface designs. Traditional stipple quilting will be covered as well as many fun alternatives. Some of the variations include: loopy meandering, psychedelic stippling and curvy crosshatching. Students will make a small stipple sampler to showcase these techniques. If you are looking for ways to make your machine quilting different from the crowd, this will inspire you. Some basic free motion quilting skills will be reviewed, then jump into the fun! Supply List and Project ... Sue’s book “Machine Quilting- A Primer of Techniques” features stipple sampler (Page 93) that can be used for this project. |
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Machine Stipple Quilting- Make a Tote! This is Sue's new Machine Stipple Quilting Workshop and can be chosen for 2008 and beyond events. It has a kit provided for students and Sue needs a 6 week notice to prepare the kits for this workshop. This workshop is also limited to 20 students. In this all day workshop, free motion quilting will be explored for background areas on your quilt and for overall surface designs. Traditional stipple quilting will be covered as well as many fun alternatives. Some of the variations include: loopy meandering, psychedelic stippling and curvy crosshatching. Students will make a tote bag to showcase these techniques. If you are looking for ways to make your machine quilting different from the crowd, this will inspire you. Some basic free motion quilting skills will be reviewed, then jump into the fun! Supply List ... Kit fee- $30.00 |
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Machine Quilting Traditions In this workshop explore machine quilting using traditional quilting designs. Sue’s inspiration for choosing quilting designs comes from antique quilts keeping with the traditions in quiltmaking. Feathers, cables and motif designs will be covered as well as stipple quilting and crosshatching for background areas. Discussion will include thread choices, batting selection and handling the larger quilt project. This is a great choice for students who are interested in adding to their machine quilting experience. With Sue’s expert guidance learn to become more confident with free motion machine quilting and enjoy the process. Supply List and Small Quilting Project ... “Machine Quilting: A Primer of Techniques” is a companion book for this workshop - not required. *Students don’t have to have a lot of machine quilting experience, however free motion knowledge is helpful. |
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Mastering Feathers on the Machine This workshop will focus on beautiful feathers, from drawing your own feathers to free motion quilting with ease. First, explore the techniques Sue uses to custom design her feathers. It is easier than you think! Next, learn to control your stitching successfully to create your own free motion feathers on the machine. Practice will make perfect as you stitch on practice samples. Students will then design their own feather sampler to combine the techniques covered in this workshop. Students will learn how Sue approaches the actual quilt project- marking, basting and quilting the actual quilt will be covered. Fabulous feathers are a perfect choice for the machine quilter! Supply List and Small Feather Sampler Project ... |
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Mastering Feathers on the Machine This workshop will focus on beautiful feathers, from drawing your own feathers to free motion quilting with ease. First, explore the techniques Sue uses to custom design her feathers. It is easier than you think! Next, learn to control your stitching successfully to create your own free motion feathers on the machine. Practice will make perfect as you stitch on practice samples. Also covered in a demo format, Sue will show her approach to marking, basting and quilting the actual quilt. At the end of the day, feel confident to design and free motion quilt fabulous feathers! Supply List ... |
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Machine Quilting: What a difference THREAD makes! In this one day workshop explore different threads to compare the look achieved by different weights and types of thread. Students will work on a small thread sampler and experiment with each type of thread, using straight line and free motion quilting. Use this piece as a reference for choosing the RIGHT thread for you and your quilt project. Class will start with an in depth discussion on the differences in threads and also what needles to use with different thread choices. A kit will be provided with a variety of threads. The kit will also include a selection of needles. Supply List and Project ... |
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Machine Quilting the Appliqué Quilt, 1 Day Workshop In this workshop explore the options for quilting the appliqué quilt. Outline, echo quilting and designs to enhance this quilt type will be explored. Stipple quilting for the background areas will be covered as well as other interesting options. Also, see what can be added within the appliqué shapes to enhance the quilt. Surface embellishments will be introduced to add interest and texture to the quilt. Students will work on two practice appliqué blocks to learn these techniques. If you love appliqué and have always wanted advice on how to quilt your quilt, this is a perfect workshop for you.1-Day Supply List ... Students can also bring appliqué quilt tops for discussion on how to quilt them. |
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Machine Quilting the Applique Quilt, 2 Day Workshop In this workshop explore the options for quilting the appliqué quilt. Outline, echo quilting and designs to enhance this quilt type will be explored. Stipple quilting for the background areas will be covered as well as other interesting options. Also, see what can be added within the appliqué shapes to enhance the quilt. Surface embellishments will also be introduced to add interest and texture to the quilt. Students will work on practice blocks to learn the techniques and then will begin work on a small project. If you love appliqué and have always wanted advice on how to quilt your quilt, this is a perfect workshop for you. 2-Day Supply List and Project ... Sue’s book “Machine Applique: A Sampler of Techniques” has some simple appliqué blocks if students need a small project for this workshop. *Students can also bring appliqué quilt tops for discussion on how to quilt them. |
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Machine Appliqué: A Sampler of Techniques NOTE: If your group has already contracted for this workshop, your supply list is available here: Supply List ... |
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Stitched Raw Edge Fusible Machine Appliqué Explore the details of this technique to create a small quilt project from Sue and her sister, Pat Holly’s new book “Stitched Raw Edge Appliqué from AQS. A small amount of fusible is used to seal the edge yet leaves the block soft. The stitching makes this project secure for washing. Details such as really sharp points, thread stems, embellishment ideas and background stitching will be covered. Students start working on “Twenty-one Birds” the small quilt featured in the new book or may choose to make one bird block to learn technique only. Supply List ... |
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Stitched Raw Edge Machine Appliqué Explore the details of this great fusible machine appliqué technique. Students will work on one block* from Sue’s quilt “Morning has Broken” featured in the new AQS book “Stitched Raw Edge Appliqué” co- authored by Sue and her sister Pat Holly. Really sharp points, reverse appliqué, embellishments and other details will be covered. Embellishing the background will also be an option for students on this block. Learn the machine skills used by Sue and Pat for their award winning quilts “The Space Quilt” and “The Beatles Quilt. *Please note- Students will receive the pattern for the center block only, books will be available to purchase for the remaining patterns for this quilt. Supply List ... |
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Machine Appliqué Flower Basket |
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Baltimore Style Appliqué by Machine Learn machine appliqué using a versatile raw edge fusible technique that is perfectly suited for the smaller more intricate style associated with Baltimore album blocks. This project features folk art inspired images reminiscent of the beautiful quilts made during the 19th century. Students will work on one block during the workshop and will receive the remaining patterns to complete this unique project. Sue and her sister, Pat Holly, have been inspired by the this folk art style of appliqué quilts to create their award winning “The Beatles Quilt” and “The Space Quilt”. Learn the same techniques they have used in these modern Baltimore style quilts in this wonderful workshop. Focus on quality workmanship that never compromises quality for speed! Supply List ... |
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Folk Garden Borders: In this all day workshop, design your own folk garden appliqué border and learn a quick fusible machine appliqué technique. This class is inspired by “The Beatles Quilt” made by Sue and her sister, Pat Holly. Nineteenth century folk art quilts were the influence for this completely machine made quilt. Starting with paper, learn the easy methods Sue and Pat use to create these fun borders. Next, learn the machine appliqué technique they used throughout “The Beatles Quilt”. You can make your quilts spectacular by adding these folksy appliqué borders. |
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Appliqué Elements: Fun Flowers In this workshop explore raw edge machine appliqué while making an easy fun flower quilt project. Using designs from the new “Appliqué Elements” patterns developed by Sue and her sister, Pat Holly make a fun and unique project while learning award winning machine appliqué skills. Take floral elements to create your own unique designs. This is an easy approach to create your own original quilt, without having to draw anything yourself! Students will work on one block in class, but will receive ideas for many more blocks. Supply List ... |
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Fun Flowers Tote Make a Fun Flowers tote, using designs from the new “Appliqué Elements” patterns developed by Sue and her sister Pat Holly. Incorporate machine appliqué and machine quilting in one fabulous project. Use Sue’s raw edge fusible machine appliqué technique for the basic tote, then have fun machine quilting with Sue’s no-mark free motion quilting ideas to embellish the project. This is a great way to sample machine techniques in a take home project! Supply List ... |
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Award Winning Machine Appliqué In this multi- day workshop, learn how to appliqué using a raw edge machine technique that Pat and Sue use on their award-winning quilts. Students will choose a project from Pat and Sue’s new book, “Stitched Raw Edge Appliqué” from AQS. Pat’s projects feature her fabulous birds and Sue’s project is a folky floral quilt. This workshop begins with Pat’s unique way of creating backgrounds using decorative stitches from your sewing machine. Move on to learn their fusible appliqué method that keeps the quilt soft and yet is washable. While making the project, learn all the details of really sharp points, smoothly stitched curves, creative surface embellishments and much more. As a bonus, Pat and Sue have created beautiful and unique edge treatments for many of their quilts. Time will be allowed for students to learn these techniques by making small mock up samples. Sue will finish with machine quilting information for appliqué quilts and demonstrate these ideas for you. Enjoy learning many different aspects of machine skills from two teachers for twice the fun. Please contact Sue for further information on this workshop- how many days needed and detailed supply list. Workshop can be taught by one instructor, if desired. |
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The Scalloped Edge In this half day workshop learn how Sue stitched the fabulous scalloped edge on her award winning quilt “Le Panier de Fleurs”. This edge has received much attention since the quilt appeared in shows in 2000. Students will make a practice piece to learn the drafting, stitching and placement along the edge of the quilt. This technique is featured in Sue and her sister Pat Holly’s new book, “Stitched Raw Edge Machine Appliqué” from AQS. Take the mystery out this attractive and classic finish. As a bonus Sue will demonstrate the creative loopy edge treatment also featured in the new book! Supply List ... |
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Drawing Fabulous Feathers In this half day workshop, explore the techniques Sue uses to custom design feathers. Do you want to free yourself from using stencils and tracing your feathers from books? Have you always wanted to draw your own designs? Sue will show you how she easily designs original feathers, it is easier than you think! Let Sue walk you step by step through the design process and make feathers that fit the exact size of your quilt. Also, learn about the latest marking tools to easily mark on your fabric. Machine Quilting: A Primer of Techniques by Sue from AQS features some of Sue’s feather designs. Supply List ... |
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Machine Quilting for Today’s Quilts Sue will share through slides her progression from hand quilter to the machine quilter she is today. This personal journey includes slides of Sue’s quilts and her sister, Pat Holly’s quilts as well quilts from machine quilters who have influenced the current machine quilting trends. Sue will bring a selection of her quilts to share and provide time for discussion at the end, so bring your questions about machine quilting.
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The Quilt Collaborations of In this new lecture, Sue will share the unique way she and her sister, Pat Holly, collaborate on their award winning quilts. Share Sue and Pat’s history in quilting through slides of their collaborative quilts including “The Beatles Quilt” and “The Space Quilt”. Sue will bring quilts to share and allow time for questions.
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Machine Quilting Tips and Tricks Sue will discuss how machine quilting has progressed over the last 20 years. Using actual quilts, Sue will share her enthusiasm for traditional machine quilting on the home sewing machine. Discussion will include her favorite tips and tricks for successful machine quilting. Time allowed for discussion so bring your questions on machine quilting for Sue! |
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Following the Tradition - Machine Quilting Explore the history of machine quilting in this informative slide lecture. Sue will be changing to power point presentations and when that happens it will be noted here; until then group will need to provide the slide projector. |
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