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 two full day and one half day class sections. Class assignments and supply lists will be mailed to you along with your final confirmation. Classes are open to all levels of ability unless otherwise stated in the class description. The class choices are:

SUNDAY - ALL DAY
8:30 - 11:30 AM & 1:00 - 4:00 PM

“NORTH TO ALASKA” LANDSCAPE - Charlotte Warr Andersen
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

GARDEN MEDLEY - Karen Kay Buckley
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

HOW DO YOU DO THAT?! - Linda Jenkins
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

TWO AT A TIME - Sharon Pederson
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

HOOCHY MAMA FUN QUILTS - Mary Lou Weidman
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.

MONDAY MORNING
8:30 - 11:30 AM

FUSIBLE FISH TOTE BAG - Charlotte Warr Andersen
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

BORDERS BY DESIGN - Karen Kay Buckley
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

THOSE CRAZY CURVES - Linda Jenkins
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

MACHINE APPLIQUÉ FOR THE TERRIFIED - Sharon Pederson
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

MY GUARDIAN POCKET ANGEL - Mary Lou Weidman
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

THURSDAY AFTERNOON
1:00 - 4:00 PM

FUSIBLE FISH TOTE BAG - Charlotte Warr Andersen
THURSDAY AFTERNOON - Continued from MONDAY MORNING
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

DRAFTING APPLIQUÉ PATTERNS - Karen Kay Buckley
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

STARBURSTS - Linda Jenkins
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

MACHINE APPLIQUÉ FOR THE TERRIFIED - Sharon Pederson
THURSDAY AFTERNOON - Continued from MONDAY MORNING
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

MY GUARDIAN POCKET ANGEL - Mary Lou Weidman
THURSDAY AFTERNOON - Continued from MONDAY MORNING
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

FRIDAY - ALL DAY
8:30 - 11:30 AM & 1:00 - 4:00 PM

GRIZZLY BEAR PORTRAIT - Charlotte Warr Andersen
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

HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE - Karen Kay Buckley
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

AMISH BASKETS - Linda Jenkins
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

SENSATIONAL SASHIKO - Sharon Pederson
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

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - Mary Lou Weidman
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.