Lectures and Demonstrations
(These events will be held in the Conference Room)
Thursday, August 5
10:00 a.m.
Rose Garden Quilts
Faye Labanaris of Flower Garden Ribbons
Old is new again! Enjoy a trunk show of Faye's Rose Garden quilts using vintage album patterns.
11:00 a.m.
Japanese Sashiko Embroidery
Marian Bressel of Fabritique
This is the lovely white embroidery you see on blue cloth --it looks very complicated but is REALLY easy.
12:00 p.m.
Fat Quarter Bag
Dot Krueger of Sew Crazy
1:00 p.m.
Sewing Machine Quilting
Mary Garland of Ann's Fabrics Sewing Machine Center
Demonstration of different machine quilting techniques.
2:00 p.m.
Dresden Plates
Kate Mitchell of Berkshire Quilts
Timeless beauties you will love to make.
3:00 p.m.
Old Fashioned Appliqué
Sandra Malita of The Mannequin's Menagerie Quilt Shop
There are many different appliqué methods. Using embroidery floss and blanket stitch eliminates turning under the edges.
Friday, August 6
10:00 a.m.
Appliqué Any Way
Kate Mitchell of Berkshire Quilts
There is an appliqué method for you! (even if you think "hand" is a four letter word).
11:00 a.m.
Fun with Embroidered Squares
Nancy Murtie of King's Treasures
Working embroidered squares into Eleanor Burns' tossed nine-patch.
12:00 p.m.
Wonderful Wool Appliqué
Sandi Bard of Sew Crazy
How to cut and lay out wool and the stitch for the appliqué.
1:00 p.m.
Ribbon Flowers Made Easy
Fay Labanaris of Flower Garden Ribbons
You can do it too! Let Faye show you how easy it is to make ribbon flowers.
2:00 p.m.
Follow That Thread
Donna Morales-Oemig of Follow That Thread
Understanding thread weights.
3:00 p.m.
Quick and Easy Border Print Table Runners
Sandy Haffele of Uniquely Yours Quilts
Saturday, August 7
10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Flowers Made Easy
Fay Labanaris of Flower Garden Ribbons
You can do it too! Let Faye show you how easy it is to make ribbon flowers.
11:00 a.m.
Embroidered Templates
Nancy Murtie of King's Treasures
Half-square crazy patch and triangle blocks with embroidered designs.
12:00 p.m.
Follow That Thread
Donna Morales-Oemig of Follow That Thread
Understanding thread weights.
1:00 p.m.
Learn How to Clean Your Sewing Machine
Mary Garland of Ann's Fabrics Sewing Machine Center
Bring your sewing machine. Mary will teach you how to clean it.