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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)
FROM MARTI PERFECT PATCHWORK TEMPLATE CLASSES: These are full day workshops
available to guilds and shops. 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
Scrappy Sedona
Stars uses Sets A & C or B & D
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 class. 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, it’s your 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
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