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Workshops & Lectures

WORKSHOPS USING MARY'S PATTERNS:

Photos of each of these quilts can be found on the SHOPPING page!

Mississippi Mud is good for beginners and teaches efficient piecing and pressing techniques. (1/2 day)

Holiday Baskets is an intermediate piecing classes. It covers strip piecing, perfect pieced triangle sets, triangle gems, and built-in borders. (1 or 2 days)

A Pieced Alphabet is a good introduction to Mary Ellen Hopkins connector corner technique (some call it "snowball" corners). The project for this class is a vertical banner that says “Welcome”. (1/2 day)

Courthouse Stars is a stunning quilt that combines two blocks. Perfect log cabin techniques and simplified flying geese units are the focus of this workshop. (1 or 2 days).

Marie's Scraps is not only a great outlet for all those scraps that cling to every quilter but piecing it is a great skill builder for improving machine piecing accuracy. (1 or 2 days)

Farmer's Medallion is perfect for improving your understanding of using value in a quilt. The piecing is simple and the setting of the blocks is unique. (1 or 2 days)

Stars for All is a good beginners workshop and uses simple piecing techniques for the 9-patch blocks (1 day)

Medallion for all Seasons is easier than it looks and can be customized with unique fabrics or machine embroidery motifs to make a quilt for someone special. (1 or 2 days)

Houses of Hope is a versatile pattern that has a charming and simple fence border which can be adapted to many other designs! (1 or 2 days)

PERFECT PATCHWORK TEMPLATE CLASSES:

These are full day workshops using Marti Michell's tools and templates that are available to guilds and shops -- for photos a project, please contact me at mary@maryhueyquilts.com

Baby Blocks for Beginners uses the Deluxe Trimmer and any rotary ruler for large scale blocks

Scrappy Tumbling Blocks working with the 2 1/2" Stripper Set and scrap swapping

Diamond Stars Playtime using Set H to make a sampler of 6-pointed stars

Hexagon Playtime using any size hexagon template and your unique design

Rolling Kites working the Multi-size Kite Tool and Set E

The Nosegay Block working with Set E and the Multi-size Kite Tool

Piecing 8-pointed stars working with Set E
Mastering the Feathered Star working with Set O or P

Basics of the Kaleidoscope block working with the Kaleido-rulers

Log Cabin Snuggler working with the log cabin rulers
Little House Placemats working with Set J
Storm At Sea working with Set A or B and the Storm At Sea Set
Playing with Jelly(rolls) ideas for the Stripper Template Set

Giant Rickrack and other quilts to make with the Flying Geese ruler
I Spy with easy to piece hexagons from Set G or Set H
Elegant Interlocking Hexagons using the NEW Hexagon Ruler

LECTURES

STEPS TO BETTER BINDINGS: Recently a guild asked me to present a binding program during their monthly guild meeting and it turned out great. So now you can request the same program. Entering shows has challenged me to improve my technique and now I can share how to achieve square corners, hidden joining, and consistent results. You'll enjoy binding more once you know these tips!

A UFO ASSAULT PLAN: Unfinished projects are a common denominator for most quiltmakers and they can become a real burden, loading you down with guilt and keeping you from enjoying the process. But I've discovered how to use them as a spring board for creativity and a source of fun by repurposing them!! Want to hear more?

ADAPTING PATTERNS:
While leading creativity-in-quiltmaking workshops, I've developed a questionnaire that is a valuable tool for quiltmakers to use to analyze their pattern choices. As you recognize which elements draw you to patterns, you’ll begin to see design options beyond those on the pattern in front of you. Learn to manipulate key elements to create more satisfying quiltmaking experiences, find ways to have your own preferences surface in your quiltmaking and explore ways to adjust values for a more pleasing effect. Bring 2 or 3 favorite patterns to the lecture.

DISCOVERING THE KEYS TO YOUR CREATIVITY:
With over 35 years of experience under my belt as a quiltmaker, teacher, and shop owner, I've finally found my own style and creativity while still catering to the needs and interests of my students. In this presentation, I share the results of my quest with ideas and steps you can take to access more creativity and satisfaction as a quilt maker. Everyone is creative!

HOW I LEARNED TO COLOR:
You have a favorite color, but you can’t just make blue quilts for the rest of your life. In this lecture, I'll will share my experiences over a long career as a quilt maker, shop owner, and teacher that have built my color confidence. Then I'll share ideas on how you can expand your own color confidence. It’s not just about color “theory”; it’s about getting comfortable with your choices! After all, you are making the quilt!

STRATEGIES FOR MORE EFFICIENT PIECING:
Not enough time for your quilt making? Then you need to rethink your approach and develop a new view of the activities involved in making a quilt. Minimize inner debate and uncertainty, maximize your energy, take advantage of the little opportunities – these are just some of the topics I discuss as I share the keys to my productivity!

FEES AND SCHEDULING FOR 2012

LECTURES:
$175 for a program which lasts from 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

WORKSHOPS (Up to 15 Students):
$225 Half Day
$350 Full Day
$600 Two Days

EXPENSES:
Mileage is billed at 40¢ per mile if driving or cost of airfare.
Willing to stay in non-smoking homes with nice pets.

TO SCHEDULE A PROGRAM:

Please contact me by email mary@maryhueyquilts.com or by mail (4747 Maple St. Willoughby, OH 44094) with your requested program and dates.

I'm also available to teach in shops! Please contact me for pricing and product information.