Folded Fabric Flowers

These flowers are based on the ancient Art of Origami - Japanese paper folding. Inspired by the works of Rebecca Wat and Kumiko Sudo, I have developed an easier, faster technique which results in a softer looking 3-dimensional finished product. This class teaches you how to make 14 different flowers. You can then use the designs in your own creations.

1 Day Class up to 6 hours, 1/2 hour lunch break.

All levels of proficiency.

Gem Stone Quilt

Full size quilt designed to use lively colored fabric representing the rich colors found in rubies, emeralds, sapphires, topaz, etc. You can also use a softer pastel palette or monochromatic hues. Tone on tone fabrics give more depth and luster to the quilt. Make a wall hanging with 1/4 of the quilt or a full size bed quilt framed by diamonds.

2 Day class or 1 Day class + pre-cutting prior to class.

Intermediate level.

Purple Amethyst and Blue Sapphire
Quilt Variation

Use the same design blocks as the original Gemstone Quilt and create another design pattern – thanks to Anne Morrison from the Croft House Quilt Shop in Winnipeg for the blue layout. The settings for the triple diamond strips are offset in the top and bottom borders to accent them and just to be a little different! Queen size or 9 Patch Wall hanging.

1 Day Workshop with some pre-cutting or
1 Evening + 1 Day Workshop.

Intermediate level.

Can be used as a Mystery Quilt

Row x Row Sampler Quilt

Will teach you a number of quilting techniques and patterns, how to work with a variety of block sizes, and how to make your quilt grow. Informational class for beginners, fun for more experienced.

1 Full day class.

Great beginner class.

Row x Row Quilt with 2 1/2" strips

Make it scrappy or use a coordinated palette of fabric colors. All blocks are formed with 2 1/2" strips cut along the lengthwise grain. Seven different designs are used to make a wall hanging or a full size quilt - your choice.

1 Full day class.

All levels.

Spinning Stars Mystery Quilt

From two different blocks we get patterns within patterns. Stars are formed when the color from one block extends into the next block. Class can be designed as a mystery quilt for the Intermediate level, or as a regular class.

Mystery Quilt -1 Day class + precutting
Intermediate Level

Regular Quilt -1 evening + 1 Day
Beginner & Intermediate Level

Changing Stars/X's and O's/Hugs & Kisses

Have fun with primary colors or a more subtle palette when you create this one-block marvel. The design is created by the way you join the blocks together. With speed sewing, the blocks grow fast and you can have your top finished in a day. Wall hanging or full size quilt.

1 Full day class.

All levels.

From Your Attic Window

This is a fun wall hanging to design! Use a scenic print or bring a number of prints with a similar theme - i.e. nautical, and create the scene from your window. Easy assembly - no mitered corners!

1 Full day class.

All levels.

Something Old, Something New

Build this colorful Queen Size quilt from the middle out. The math is done for you!

Start with a geometric star burst for the central panel, easily made with strip sewing and rotary cutting. Take the colors used in the star burst and use them in the remaining borders.

Add borders of log cabin blocks, a border of appliqué flowers and vines with a stained glass technique, and another border of traditional blocks from a selection of ‘old-fashioned' quilt patterns. Queen size quilt.

3-4 Day Retreat-Style Workshop

Intermediate Level

All patterns and templates provided.

Log Cabin Wreath Wall Hanging

Large and small log cabin blocks are artfully arranged to create this lovely wreath. Use coordinating fabric to decorate above a bed or sofa, and make a second wreath using Christmas colors and prints to welcome the holiday season. Wall Hanging Size – Approx. 36” x 36 ”

1 Day Workshop

Beginner Level

Gold Wreath Wall Hanging

Stack and Whack 8 Pointed Star

Wall Hanging with 4 or 6 Star Blocks

Use one large piece of floral print with a design which repeats itself at least four times [ every 12” , 15” , 16” or so] , cut enough of the same section to make the number of blocks you want and create a new design with each block. The pattern looks like interwoven squares or windmills. Speed Sewing technique used.

Each Block is 12” x 12” finished

1 Day Workshop

Beginner+ Level

Templates Provided

Lacy Lattice Quilt

Your Rotary Cutter and Sewing Machine do the work! Triple strips of one lattice color set is interwoven with a second triple set of lattice colors, accentuated with a contrasting darker color to create the ‘hole' in the lattice work. Easy strip piecing method for assembly.
Quilt Size – 68” x 88”

1 Day Workshop with some pre-cutting

Beginner+ to Intermediate Level

Rounding the Point

Create this 42” x 48” wall hanging of Nova Scotia ’s claim to sailing fame, the Bluenose 11. This elegant schooner design is a great accent piece for any lover of tall ships and for any room with a nautical theme. The design also features Battery Point Lighthouse at the entrance to Lunenburg Harbour , the Ovens in the background, and Folded Fabric Stars in the borders. Quilters will work from a scaled drawing and choose from three methods for making the sails. Hand and machine appliqué, foundation piecing, and fabric folding techniques will be taught. Beginner quilters with sewing experience and an understanding of basic quilting techniques and terms will enjoy this workshop.

2 day workshop

Level: Beginner +

Close up of Lighthouse in "Roung the Point" wall hanging shown above.

Woodpile Quilt

Based on the designs by Anita Hallock, and with permission, the Woodpile Quilt Block has the look of a Log Cabin combined with a Rail Fence pattern, thus the woodsy name. Projects come in various sizes and degrees of difficulty. Fast and easy construction method. Fabric Kits can be provided for an extra charge to allow more class time for making the quilt.

Shown at the left is my version of the Glowing Pinwheels, a more challenging block, with reds and blues contrasted by the yellow and light blue pinwheels, with more pinwheels extended to the borders.

Level: Various

Overall size:Various

Quilter's Chatelaine

Display your name, your guild logo, pins and keepsakes from quilting guilds, shows and workshops attended. You don't even need a purse - a secret pocket will hold your credit card (for that just - gotta - stop - and - shop moment) and a little cash, with another in front for your thimble and a small scissors. Sized to fit YOU.

Level: Various

Overall size:Various

Lady Zig Zag

Dig into your scrap bag! This scrappy quilt is made up of two blocks using scraps, a background fabric (which could also be light scraps), and a small nine patch. The blocks are set in a nine-patch grid to allow the color from one block to flow into the next, and no two sets of color/fabrics are the same. Have fun with it and empty out that scrap bag!

Level: B+

Mother's Crosses

A combination of half-square triangles and rectangles make up the two squares which form the basis for this pattern. The quilted wall hanging consists of nine squares plus borders. Jpoin the squares in flowing strips or add sashing between blocks. I'v used primary colors in the sample to highlight the design. You can choose a monochomatic palette for a more subtle design or colors to suit your taste and décor.

Level: B+

Overall size: 46" x 46"

Irish Star

This fabulous looking quilt will highlight any wall! Squares and half-triangles use up a variety of yellows and golds, reds and browns to make a vibrant addition to your room.

Level: B+

Overall size: 36" x 36"

Trillium

Light pinks and subtle purples were used to highlight the trillium-like design centered on an illusion of three squares. The design looks like it extends out to the borders. Your choice of fabric colors will make a unique and appealing creation.

Level: B+

Overall size: 20 " x 20 "