KAREN COMBS

www.karencombs.com

PATCHWORK ILLUSIONS
THU, FEB 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

Visual depth has fascinated artists for centuries.  Karen has developed a quick and easy rotary technique that allows you to make quilts with a 3-D look.  Frankly, this is Karen’s favorite class because it is so easy to create truly amazing quilts of illusion.  Let Karen share her secrets, so you may become a master of illusion!

Sewing machines will be provided for this class.

Skill Level:  Intermediate to advanced

TRANSPARENCY
FRI, FEB 5 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

In this class, learn the secrets to creating the look of transparency in your quilts.  Transparency is the use of color to make your quilts look like one color is laying over another.  It’s very simple if you know how.  After this class, you can amaze your friends and family with your use of color!  Several small design samples will be made in class.

Skill Level:  All levels

CRYSTAL STAR
THU, FEB 11 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

How did you do that?  This is what your friends will ask after you take this class!!  In this all-day class, you will make the traditional quilt block Crystal Star into a wall hanging that looks 3-D.  You will also learn how to use color to enhance the 3-D effect.  It’s fun and fast!

Sewing machines will be provided for this class.

Skill level:  Intermediate to advanced

KAREN KAY BUCKLEY

ww.karenkaybuckley.com

FLORAL BOUQUET
THU, FEB 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

While sewing on this block you will learn a couple of methods to make stems, dimensional daisy flowers, pansy flowers, peonies, a ribbon rose and thistle flowers.  In addition, you will learn Karen’s favorite way to turn an edge.  The results will give you great looking points and nice smooth curves.  You will learn Karen’s tips and tricks of hand appliqué.  Come have a fun day and get lots of new ideas!

Skill level:  Intermediate to advanced

GARDEN MEDLEY
FRI, FEB 5 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

Karen says, “I just love seeing the beautiful colors of the blooming flowers in the spring and summer.  At least in my area that is the only time we see them in bloom. But now you can see them year round with this easy to make 21” X 24 ½” wall quilt.”  There are three panels in this project, and in this workshop you will focus on just the center panel.  You will be thrilled with your smooth curves, sharp points and perfect circles as you begin to hand appliqué on this wonderful little project.

Skill level:  All levels

HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
THU, FEB 11 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

While starting to sew on this 14” square block you will learn to make stuffed bias stems, perfectly round flat grapes, stuffed grapes, dimensional leaves and flowers.  You will also learn how to sew nice smooth edges on your curves and keep those points really sharp.  (I’ll expect you to be humming the song during class and dancing like the California raisins!)

Skill level:  All levels

BARBARA RANDLE

www.randledesigns.com

CRAZY QUILT WALL HANGING
THU, FEB 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

Create a fabulous work of art for your home using traditional Crazy Quilting Techniques.  This wall hanging is 17” square finished.  The kit includes all materials to complete the wall hanging, (does not include dowel or tassels).  Experience real crazy quilting and embellishing by hand.  If you dare, put the whole project together by hand just like “the good ole’ days”.  Or, grab a machine during free sew period and put it together by machine.

Skill level:  All levels

CRAZY QUILTED PURSE
FRI, FEB 5 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

Explore the wacky world of Crazy Quilting and machine embellishment while making the “Myrtle Would Handbag”.  This 8” tall by 12” wide purse has a 4” wide mitered bottom, is fully lined with a pocket stitched to the lining.  The purse front is crazy quilted, and is framed on each side with a complimentary fabric.  The back and bottom are coordinating fabrics.  It is complimented by the faux bamboo handles.  This is a machine class and the purse is designed to finish in class.

Sewing machines will be provided for this class.

Skill level:  All levels

FABRIC BEADS AS QUILT EMBELLISHMENTS
THU, FEB 11 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

In this class you will create fabric beads using the most delicious fabrics and yarns.  These beads can be used as embellishment for many things such as quilts, jewelry and art projects.  Barbara’s mini trunk show of ideas for fabric beads will inspire you to explore how you can use these baby works of art.  Kits will be available that will include all materials needed to create your own masterpiece!

Skill level:  All levels

JANET JONES WORLEY

www.janetjonesworley.com

CARIBBEAN SPARKLE
THU, FEB 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

This class has no preparation for you!  Start with a beautiful tropical Batik painted panel and embellish using a variety of beading techniques and more.  No beading experience needed.  Create a lasting memory of your cruise and have fun as we add drama and beauty to our Caribbean beauties.  This class is perfect for all levels of quilters wanting to return home with an amazing keepsake of our trip!

Skill level:  All levels

FABULOUS FUSIBLE FLOWERS OF THE CARIBBEAN CRUISE
FRI, FEB 5 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

Learn a faster and easier way to appliqué other than the dreaded needle-turn.  Using the fusible method, students will complete a beautiful floral wall hanging designed just for this cruise.  Free yourself from the tedium of needle-turn and join the fun!  Go home with a wall hanging ready for the finish quilting that will forever remind you of our fabulous cruise!

Skill level:  All levels

BIG STITCH CRUISE QUILTING
THU, FEB 11 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30a to 1:00pm

Janet will give each student a small pieced wall quilt top ready for the “Big Stitch” quilting.  These quilts are yours to take home as the ultimate cruise souvenir!!  “Big Stitch” quilting gives a wonderful folksy look to your quilts and is for all quilting levels.  Stitches are larger than the norm and do not have to match to be beautiful.

Skill level:  All levels

MARY SORENSEN

www.maryappliques.com

EASY BREEZY APPLIQUE
THU, FEB 4 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

Hand appliqué is a breeze with this lush bouquet featuring vibrant flowers appliquéd over a simple pieced background.  This workshop is a more casual approach to appliqué, designed especially to explore very simple needle-turn hand appliqué skills, and even get a little taste of hand piecing.  The perfect project to

stitch while lounging in your deck chair!

Skill level: All levels

LEARN TO LOVE NEEDLE-TURN
FRI, FEB 5 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 1:00pm

This new design from Mary is the perfect take-along project for cruising.  A stylized Caribbean-themed pattern will build your confidence as you learn straightforward techniques for needle turn hand appliqué, including elegant thin stems, sharp points and “V’s”, and perfect circles.  This is a great class for appliqué enthusiasts who want to improve their technique, and for the beginning student who enjoys hand work.

Skill Level:  All levels

HANDWORK ON HOLIDAY!
THU, FEB 11 • 8:30am to 4:00pm, Lunch Break from 11:30a to 1:00pm

A relaxing class that takes you back to quiltmaking basics by combining a little hand piecing and a little hand appliqué in a fun and easy design created just for this cruise.  Celebrate the vibrancy and excitement of our Caribbean destination with this sunny little wall quilt that will be a wonderful remembrance of a memorable cruise!