SUE NICKELS

www.suenickels.com

STITCHED RAW EDGE APPLIQUE MYSTERY BLOCK
MON, MAY 30 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

Students will stitch a beautiful floral appliqué block that Sue has designed just for this cruise! Sue will bring the block ready to stitch, so students will get the most out of the sewing machines provided on the ship! In demo format, learn the preparation technique for this method and then move on to stitching your block. Learn the fine points of machine appliqué including perfect points, neat curves and creative surface embellishments. This technique is the focus of the AQS book "Stitched Raw Edge Applique" co-authored by Sue and her sister, Pat Holly. Quality workmanship is the priority in the workshop! Block design will remain a surprise until you are on the ship!

Sewing machines will be provided for this class.
Skill Level: All levels

MASTERING MACHINE QUILTING
WED, JUN 1 • 8:30am to 11:30am
FRI, JUN 3 (CONTINUED) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm

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, students will quilt a small piece that can be made into a unique bag for a memoir from your cruise! Learn to successfully baste, package and machine quilt the actual quilt. Go home feeling confident to quilt any size and style quilt. With Sue’s patient guidance, learn all the basic skills needed to master machine quilting on your home sewing machine!

Sewing machines will be provided for this class.
Skill Level:  Beginner to Intermediate

WHOLE CLOTH FEATHERS AND STIPPLING
SAT, JUN 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

In this workshop, explore the beautiful feather design and how to enhance it with traditional stipple quilting. Sue has used the feather design successfully on many of her quilts and uses traditional stipple quilting to add dimension. The feather is the ideal design for free motion quilting and is easier than you think. Students will work at the machine on a small feather project that Sue has created just for this cruise. Fall in love with this fabulous combo; Feathers and Stippling!

Sewing machines will be provided for this class.
Skill level: Intermediate

PAULA NADELSTERN

www.needlestars.com

NEEDLESTAR
MON, MAY 30 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

Paula’s fabulous Needlestar class is a Kaleidoscope workshop that is both a process and product class. The Needlestar Pattern is a 4 patch block reminiscent of a Kaleidoscope pinwheel. Students will learn all of Paula’s unique machine piecing and template techniques to create a complex image while simultaneously exploring the virtues of bilaterally symmetrical fabric.

Sewing machines will be provided for this class.
Skill level: Intermediate

PUZZLE QUILTS-SIMPLE BLOCKS, COMPLEX FABRICS
WED, JUN 1 • 8:30am to 11:30am
FRI JUN 3 (CONTINUED) • 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Paula has instilled twenty years of complex quilt making into simple theories that explain her idiosyncratic patchwork sensibility and define her way of thinking about fabric. A Puzzle Quilt is a clever vehicle for combining these elements into a sampler with a secret: each block design is used twice. By using totally different fabric combinations, an illusion is created: each block appears unique. The "puzzle" is to pick out which two are the same. Paula promises: You will see possibilities in fabric in a whole new way!

Skill level: All levels

SIMPLE SYMMETRY
SAT, JUN 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

The distinctive charm of Simple Symmetry is based on a simple fact: one single fabric is responsible for all of the elaborate patterns in one quilt. Learn how to use one single template and one symmetrical, intricately patterned fabric to achieve a complex quilt filled with dramatic impact. This class explores and exploits the virtues of bilaterally symmetrical fabric. You’ll feel like you’re making magic with fabric when motifs connect to their mirror images, creating effects more wonderful than you imagined!

Sewing machines will be furnished for this class.
Skill level:  Advanced beginner to Intermediate

STEVII GRAVES

RUNNING WITH ENGLISH PAPER PIECING
MON, MAY 30 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

In this workshop, Stevii will show you a new method for hand sewing, while making an awesome table runner! English paper piecing is a great portable technique. To make our table runner, we will be sewing hexagons, which are the most common shape for English paper piecing. The class will also include discussion and demonstration of other shapes suitable for this technique.

Skill level:  All levels

FABRIC POSTCARDS AND ARTIST TRADING CARDS
WED, JUN 1 • 8:30am to 11:30am
FRI, JUN 3 (CONTINUED)  • 1:00pm to 4:00pm

We will play, we will swap ATC’s, we will collage, and we will stamp and then play some more! Differences between fabric postcards and ATC’s (artist trading cards) will be discussed. Wit the exception of some US Post Office rules for postcards, this is a "no rules hold" class. Day one will focus on constructing artist trading cards. On day two we will continue with fabric postcards, finish up our ATC’s and have our ATC swap...A perfect momento of a perfect cruise!

Skill level: All levels

BERMUDA FISH SCHOOL
SAT, JUN 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

In this workshop, Stevii will show you a fun, new appliqué method! The friendly little fish down in our coral reef could be appliquéd with your favorite appliqué technique. However, Stevii will show you her favorite method of appliqué, "complete Unit" appliqué. This is sure to become a favorite for you as well! You can place your fish as shown in the sample, but Stevii will also discuss design considerations for placement to assist you in creating your own design layout!

Skill level: All levels

LINDA POOL

www.lindaslace.com

CUTWORK APPLIQUE BUTTERFLY
MON, MAY 30 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

In this class, Linda will show how easy cutwork appliqué can be. Learn may tips for successful reverse, needle-turn appliqué from this award winning appliqué teacher! You will design a piece of lacey appliqué of your own and stitch on Linda’s wonderful Butterfly #3 design. Linda will show you that designing your own cutwork appliqué is easier than you think!

Skill level: All levels

TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE CLASS– CUTWORK APPLIQUE FISH AND VICTORIAN GREETING CARDS
WED, JUN 1 • 8:30am to 11:30am
FRI, JUN 3 (CONTINUED) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Day one, you will be stitching Linda’s wonderful tropical fish cutwork appliqué kit and learning that multi fabrics can be used in the two layer cutwork appliqué technique to add zest to your project! Linda will share her tips for great needle-turn appliqué! Day two you will be creating a Victorian greeting card in the form of a folding rose. Linda has many samples to illustrate how your fabrics can be transformed into special greeting cards. Let Linda guide you in creative ways to use fabrics, whether quilting or crafting. The possibilities are endless!

Skill level: All levels

REALISTIC FORMS IN FABRIC
SAT, JUN 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

In this workshop, Linda will show you how well planned choices of prints and colors can add depth and realism to your quilts! You will manipulate your kit fabrics into realistic three-dimensional forms. In the morning, watch a rose bloom before your eyes. This rose can be stitched onto your quilt block, or worn as is. Many types of flowers will be shown and discussed. After lunch, return to create a 3-D Victorian lady’s face, hair and fancy hat with feathers. Let Linda show you how to look at fabric in a different way!

Skill level:  All levels

DARLENE CHRISTOPHERSON

www.darlenechristopherson.com

HAND NEEDLETURN APPLIQUE
MON, MAY 30 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

Follow one of Darlene’s new 8" bird patterns to learn preparation for hand needle turn appliqué. Lesson covers basic stems, circles, and template pieces, and fabric choices to make a pictorial block come to life. Simplify and improve upon your hand needle turn appliqué and be set free to sew anything in your imagination! Kits make the day a breeze.

Skill level: All levels

A DAY OF APPLIQUE – 6" PIN CUSHION
WED, JUN 1 • 8:30am to 11:30am
FRI, JUN 3 (CONTINUED) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm

In this class, using Darlene’s charming 6" bird pin cushion pattern you will learn everything you need to know about the preparation for hand needle turn appliqué and perfecting your stitches. Darlene will show you the tips to selecting the perfect fabrics for appliqué and the fundamentals of hand needle turn appliqué. A kit is used to make the preparation for the class easy and the class time more efficient. Be amazed at how this ‘old’ approach to preparation can simplify & improve your work.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

CUTWORK APPLIQUE MADE POSSIBLE
SAT, JUN 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30a to 1:00pm

Learn the cutwork technique of appliqué using an 8" block in class and learn how this method will open doors that will improve and streamline the preparations offering hours of comforting stitchery and improve your work. Excellent portable [cruise] project! This method will lead to unlimited pictorial appliqué improvements. Class has realistic expectations with boundless possibilities for your future work.

Skill level: All levels