Ripless Paper Piecing - a New Design

I have added a new design for my RiplessPaper Piecing workshop. I call this quilt Flight Path - imagine having perfect points every time and no 'ripping the paper off' . Great time saver and no wastebasket full of paper!

There are many ways to arrange the blocks in this quilt and you'll learn all about my 'ripless' method and how value is such an important element in all your quilts.

And here is a new image for Machine Quilting with Decorative Stitches. You'll want to see the 'closeup' of this quilt - all the stitching is done AFTER the quilt was layered with backing and batting. This gives the quilt amazing texture and you never need to use a stabilizer when you use your decorative stitches.

Here's a picture of this class taught in Kona in February.

There is still time to book me for a workshop in 2016 so tell your Guild's workshop coordinator about my website and have them get in touch. Hope to see YOU in my travels!

Flowers on Friday

This week I have a picture sent to me by my friend, Barbara Bieraugel, from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Poinsetttia

Barbara tells me: The poinsettia picture was taken by Carolyn Sullivan while we were out on a lovely day for lunch.

The poinsettia is a SHRUB in Hawaii!  I guess they will not be blooming when I will be teaching at Quilting on the Beach 2015 in February. Oh well, there will be other wonderful flowers to see then.


Barbara is a pattern designer and teacher. Check out her amazing work on her website, Barbara Bieraugel Designs.

QUILTING ON THE BEACH®

Winter is coming......and I'm sure you'll want a BREAK in February when the cold winds blow and snow or gray rainy days are in the forecast.  Why not JOIN ME in Hawaii for Quilting on the Beach.

Quilting on the Beach® 2015-Quilt Passions' 6th Annual Retreat

Saturday,February 7 through Saturday, February 14, 2015

I will be presenting 2 workshops:

Give & Take Applique Design Discoveries (2 days) - Feb. 8 & 9

Day one of this workshop will include learning the basic principles for the Give & Take Applique two-for-one technique, making a small Valentine project, and testing machine applique stitches to enhance your project. You will also learn my special tips for finishing small quilts and then create your own Give & Take Applique designs through a series of exercises with paper. I'll will work with each student to refine their designs and select one to make in fabric the second day. 

The excitement builds on day two as I show you how to turn your paper design into a pattern. You will test your design with practice fabric and then create a plan for your choice of project (such as a wall hanging, table or bed runner or lap quilt). After refining your design you will begin to create your unique Give & Take Applique masterpiece. 

Machine Quilting with Decorative Stitches (1 day) - Feb. 10

Did you buy that sewing machine with hundreds of stitches? Do you use them? Come to this class and learn how you can use decorative stitches to add interest and excitement to your machine quilting. Learn how to select the right stitches, choose needles and threads and make a set of samples for reference for all your future quilting projects.

Complete Brochure and Registration Form are HERE.

Book your Adventure TODAY!