Fall Workshops - Calico Cupboard

I will be teaching several workshops at Calico Cupboard here in Victoria.  I'm offering each workshop multiple times to accommodate as many students as possible.  

To book a class, please call Calico Cupboard at (250) 658-2722

Here are the classes and the dates:

Machine Appliqué FUNdamentals - offered 2 times

·         Friday, September 15, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm 

·         Saturday, November 18, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn how to use fusible web to make wonderful appliqué designs. Step by step instructions include tracing, fusing and finally stitching the appliqué. We will concentrate on satin stitch. Blanket stitch will also be demonstrated. You will learn all about setting up your machine
 and how to stitch smooth curves and sharp points.

Machine Quilting with Rulers – Domestic Machines - offered 2 times

·         Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm 

·         Friday, November 17, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

In this workshop you will learn to create beautiful quilting by using specialty longarm quilting rulers on your domestic sewing machine. Learn to use rulers to stitch incredibly smooth lines, curves and motifs while free motion quilting. Daphne will share tips and techniques to achieve success with this exciting new development in the quilting world!

You will receive a special fabric pack and instructions to make a quilt sample to use in class when you sign up for this workshop.

You MUST have the machine quilting ruler foot for your machine brand installed on your sewing machine. You also need rulers designed to use with your particular foot.

This workshop is for quilters with Intermediate to Advanced Free Motion Quilting, skills and who are very familiar with their machine and its functions.

Machine Quilting – Beginner Free Motion Quilting - offered 4 times

·         Saturday, September 16, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

·         Thursday, October 5, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 

·         Saturday, October 21, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm 

·         Friday, November 17, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Class Description:

Free motion quilting is like 'drawing with your sewing machine'! You are in control of how and where your machine sews. You are free to stitch interesting and creative patterns and you don't need to continually turn your quilt through your sewing machine.

In this introductory workshop you will gain confidence and begin to develop your own style and designs. Daphne will share her best tips, the ones she has learned from over 20 years of free motion FUN!

Book your class today by phoning Calico Cupboard at (250) 658-2722