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Class List by Instructor
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Before filling out your registration form, please read
the class descriptions and the daily itinerary so that 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 or two full days and two half
days, depending on the classes you choose. Full day classes that begin
on Monday morning will be concluded on Thursday afternoon. Class assignments
and supply lists will be mailed to you along with your final class confirmation
February, 2007. Classes are open to all levels of ability unless otherwise
stated in the class description. Bernina sewing machines will be furnished
for all classes requiring sewing machines. The class choices are: |
| CHARLOTTE
WARR ANDERSEN
“NORTH TO ALASKA” LANDSCAPE
SUNDAY ALL DAY
Piecing by hand, create a delightful landscape reminiscent of our voyage
up the Inside Passage to Alaska. This process features paper templates,
but is not foundation pieced and uses all straight seams - no curves!
The technique is not difficult and Charlotte will show you how easy it
is to make inset corners.
Skill Level: All Levels
FUSIBLE FISH TOTE BAG
MONDAY MORNING AND THURSDAY AFTERNOON
This project features an appliquéd fish constructed independently
of the background using fusible thread - a process that leaves the appliqué
soft and flexible. Once the fish is assembled, it will be applied to the
front panel of the tote bag and the edges will be finished with satin
stitching. You will have a wonderful memento of our Alaska trip! Sewing
machines will be furnished for this class.
Skill levels: All Levels
GRIZZLY BEAR PORTRAIT
FRIDAY ALL DAY
Using reverse layering, create a wonderful portrait of Alaska’s
most identifiable animal - the grizzly bear! The bear caricature will
be stitched in hand appliqué in several values of fabric to give
a realistic impression, making a small top that can either be framed or
incorporated into a quilted wall hanging. Take a little of Alaska home
with you by making this special keepsake!
Skill Level: All levels
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| KAREN
KAY BUCKLEY
 GARDEN
MEDLEY
SUNDAY ALL DAY
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 will be able to see them year round with this easy
to make 21” X 24 1/2” wall quilt. There are three panels in
this project, and in this workshop we 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
BORDERS BY DESIGN
MONDAY MORNING
Have you ever wondered how to create the perfect border for your quilt?
This classs will make it easy for you to choose a border to compliment
any quilt. Karen has combined her lecture “To Border or Not to Border,
That is the Question” with her easy approach to hands on designing.
Participants will be amazed at the ease in designing pieced and appliqué
borders to fit any quilt.
Skill Level: All Levels
DRAFTING APPLIQUÉ PATTERNS
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
If you think designing your own appliqué pattern is difficult,
you will change your mind after learning all of Karen’s tips and
tricks. You will learn to draft traditional appliqué blocks such
as the Rose of Sharon and wreath blocks like the ones seen in Karen’s
Flowers and Friends quilt. You will be thrilled how easy designing can
be.
Skill Level: All Levels
 HEARD
IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
While starting to sew on the 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. (Karen will expect
you to be humming the song during class and dancing like the California
raisins!)
Skill Level: All Levels
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LINDA
JENKINS
HOW DO YOU DO THAT?!
SUNDAY ALL DAY
Learn to appliqué the Piece O’Cake way! You will learn easy
template making, how to make and use an overlay for appliqué, and,
most importantly, the invisible appliqué stitch. Linda will help
each student to perfect their invisible appliqué stitch while working
on the following techniques: cutaway appliqué, curves, inner points,
outer points, circles, and more as time permits. This class will work on
a block(s) from either Orange Sherbet or the Tulip Wreath. You may select
which one, and Linda will provide you with the pattern. There is no bad
seat in this class. Linda will demonstrate the techniques usng her camcorder
and projector.
Skill Level: All Levels
THOSE CRAZY CURVES
MONDAY MORNING
Are your curves bumpy instead of smooth? Are you ready to sew a perfect
circle? Linda will teach you the tricks that make needle turn appliqué
curves and circles a Piece O’Cake. Students will work on a block from
the Dresden Dots quilt in Linda book Quilts with a Spin. You will have a
perfect view as Linda demonstrates the techniques using her camcorder and
projector. She will then work one/one with each student to help perfect
each person’s invisible appliqué stitch and techniques.
Skill Level: All Levels
 STARBURSTS
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Are your points really rounds? Do your inner points always fray? Linda will
show you how to make pointy points! You will learn easy template making,
how to make and use an overlay for appliqué, and, most importantly,
the invisible appliqué stitch. Linda will be providing a pattern
for this cute little 18” X 24” quilt. There is no bad seat in
this class. Linda will demonstrate using her camcorder and projector, and
then work one on one with each student to help perfect the invisible appliqué
stitch and techniques.
Skill Level: All Levels
AMISH BASKETS
FRIDAY ALL DAY
We will be using a charming basket block from Linda’s book Amish Inspired
Quilts in this class. Learn to appliqué the Piece O’ Cake way!
You will learn Linda’s easy template making, how to make and use an
overlay for appliqué, and the important invisible hand appliqué
stitch. Linda will be demonstrating the techniques using her camcorder and
projector. Then she will work one on one with you to help you perfect your
invisible appliqué stitch while working on the following techniques:
inner points, outer points, curves, cutaway appliqué, circles, and
more as time allows.
Skill Level: All Levels |
| SHARON
PEDERSON
 TWO
AT A TIME
SUNDAY ALL DAY
Do you hate basting quilts? Have too little time to hand quilt and are
afraid to try machine quilting? Then this is the quilt for you. As you
piece the blocks they are miraculously quilted at the same time. And,
when you are finished, you have TWO quilts—a different color and
pattern on each side. In this hands-on-class you will learn everything
you need to know to finish your quilt and will get a good start on it
in class. This is a machine stitching class. Sewing machines will be provided
for this class. Skill Level: All Levels
 MACHINE
APPLIQUÉ FOR THE TERRIFIED
MONDAY MORNING AND THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Satin stitch, mock hand appliqué, padded appliqué, reverse
appliqué, all this and more will be taught in this exciting class!
In this process workshop Sharon will lead you through many ways to appliqué
your quilts by using a sewing machine. After this class you will look
at patterns in a totally different way. What new tools are available to
make the job easier? Sharon has them all and will show you how to use
them. Sewing machines will be provided for this class.
Skill Level: All Levels
 SENSATIONAL
SASHIKO
FRIDAY ALL DAY
A non-traditional approach to a traditional needle art form. Sharon’s
theory is that if it can be done by hand, it can be done by machine and
sashiko is no exception. Originating as the “common” man’s
garment decoration, sashiko has been adopted by quilters to add exciting
designs to their quilt tops and garments. Using your sewing machine and
heavy weight thread, learn how to achieve this stunning embellishment
on either a single thickness of fabric or through a quilt “sandwich”.
Sewing machines will be provided for this class. Skill Level: All Levels
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MARY
LOU WEIDMAN
HOOCHY MAMA FUN QUILTS
SUNDAY ALL DAY
Are you a quilter who sometimes likes to break rules, laugh, be free and
learn something totally new and whacky? Are you wishing you could break
out of the “perfect points” syndrome? Then you too might be
a “Hoochy Mama” and you didn’t even know it! Come and
join the fun of a new method for making quick and easy, fun blocks into
great quilts that your friends will say “how’d you do that?”
Almost any traditional quilt can become a great Hoochy Mama masterpeice.
Everyone loves this free and easy class. It is a good way to make friends
and create your own original quilt to show friends back home.
Skill Level: All levels. Sewing machines will be provided for this class.
MY GUARDIAN POCKET ANGEL
MONDAY MORNING AND THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Come and join Mary Lou to celebrate the joy of angels and surprise loved
ones and guests. This little angel is sure to please someone as their own
guardian and if left in a guestroom, can please many. The guardian angel
has a nice sized pocket built in for a gift of any kind. She can hold a
toy, a flower vase, sewing supplies, fat quarters, jewelry, a book, napkins
or a special note. This pattern is not available anywhere but on this cruise.
Come and join fellow angel lovers to make something that will make a lasting
impression.
Skill Level: All levels
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
FRIDAY ALL DAY
Come and join Mary Lou while she demonstrates how to make a darling Christmas
wall hanging that includes children’s toys, cats, dogs, holly leaves,
button berries, stars and other options for your one of a kind quilt to
hang during the holidays. This wall hanging gives you the option of putting
on family names to welcome loved ones or friends or pets during festive
Christmas days. Embellishments of Grandma’s buttons, collections of
trinkets and crystals will all be discussed as well to make this quilt a
lasting heirloom to be passed along. Lots of smiles, inspiration and fun
promised. All skill levels invited! Sewing machines will be provided for
this class. |
CLASS NOTE:
Holding a quilt seminar on a cruise ship is a unique experience. Sometimes there
are space and time challenges that prevent our being able to be “project
oriented” and we must concentrate more on process. It is very unlikely
that you will have an absolutely finished project at the end of a class. It
is helpful if your expectations match these realities. But regardless of how
far you are able to progress, our instructors are professionals—some of
the best in the quilting world – and we know you will have a wonderful
experience!
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