Before filling out your registration form, please read the class descriptions and the daily itinerary so you can best determine how you would like to spend your cruise time. You will be assured of being placed in three full day class sections. Class assignments and supply lists will be mailed to you along with your notice for final payment 90 days prior to departure. Classes are open to all levels of ability (unless otherwise stated in the class description).

Mastering Hand Quilting – Hawaiian Style

Wednesday, October 16, 2013  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Lunch Break from 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Learn this time honored technique in just a few hours. Or, if you already hand quilt and would like to perfect your stitch, this class is for you. Learn the tools of the trade; basting, marking, and preparing the project to quilt. Cindy has taught this class for over two decades and it remains her favorite class to teach. You are guaranteed to be satisfied.

Optional reading: Fine Hand Quilting by Cindy Walter, Krause Publications
Skill level: All Levels

Inidigo Dye – As Blue As the Island Skies

Thursday, October 17, 2013  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am

One of the oldest dyes used for coloring dating back 5,000 years and still used today to color blue jeans. It is made through a process of fermenting the leaves of the indigo plant. Once the Indio is reduced to a liquid consistency it becomes yellowish green. The blue color appears as the dye is exposed to oxygen. Class will take the secret out of using this remarkable dye while teaching a few Shibori wrapping techniques. There will be a lot of extra dye, so you are welcome to bring any extra pieces of clothing or fabric you want to dye Indigo Blue. After a very fun morning, you'll be looking for extra things to dye...hotel towels are off limits! Cindy will provide dye, dye vats and tools; your easy supply list will just be fabric!

Skill level: All Levels

Abstract Fabric Painting

Thursday, October 17, 2013  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This project will use thick, opaque paints. You do not have to be an artist to be successful with opaque paints; it is often as easy as painting-by-number. These paints are also used for stamping and painting a simple picture. You will start your own abstract painted quilt in class-looks complicated and you will impress your friends-so don't tell them it is easy and you don't have to have a drop of creativity to be successful. You'll also paint a miniature quilt. Small kit fee will include almost everything you need to make the supply list easy. This is one of the projects from Cindy's newest book, Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter (C&T Publishing).

Skill level: All Levels

Fabric Painting – Colors of the Islands

Friday, October 18, 2013  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Lunch Break from 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Advance Disclaimer: Warning! Fabric painting can be addictive! You do NOT have to be creative to be successful! No mess, no hassle and no complicated recipes with paints, simply heat set with iron once dry. In this class you learn about paints and the differences between them and dyes, then you will experiment with several of the most popular paint application methods including: colorwash, scrunch, sponge, spray, over-painting and heliographing. Small kit fee includes almost everything you need making your supply list easy! This is also from Cindy's newest book, Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter (C&T Publishing).

Skill level: All Levels

Machine Quilting Basics: Waikiki Luau Purse

Wednesday, October 16, 2013  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Lunch Break from 11:30 am -1:00 pm

In this workshop, learn all aspects needed to master machine quilting on the home sewing machine. Start with a discussion on machine quilting supplies, including thread, needles and notions. Next, practice the basic techniques of straight line and free motion quilting on small quilt sandwiches. After learning the skills to feel confident with these techniques, students will quilt a small piece that can be made into a small summer luau purse! 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 guidance, learn all the basic skills needed to master machine quilting! (Kit for purse will include thread, batting and Hawaiian themed fabric for top, backing, binding)

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

Machine Quilting Feathers: Hawaiian Inspirations

Thursday, October 17, 2013  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Lunch Break from 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Sue's new book, Feathers and Fillers covers machine quilting beautiful whole cloth style feather designs on the home sewing machine. Students will practice the techniques for stitching feathers and fillers. Next, choose from a selection of marked tops to begin machine quilting this fabulous feather project! Echo quilting is used often in Hawaiian quilts. Ideas and instruction for this concept will be included in class. (Kit for project will feature Hawaiian color solids for the marked top, Hawaiian themed print for the backing, batting and thread)

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

Hawaiian Style Applique By Machine

Friday, October 18, 2013  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Lunch Break from 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Sue's new book, Feathers and Fillers covers machine quilting beautiful whole cloth style feather designs on the home sewing machine. Students will practice the techniques for stitching feathers and fillers. Next, choose from a selection of marked tops to begin machine quilting this fabulous feather project! Echo quilting is used often in Hawaiian quilts. Ideas and instruction for this concept will be included in class. (Kit for project will feature Hawaiian color solids for the marked top, Hawaiian themed print for the backing, batting and thread)

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