I will be traveling to Africa in September where I will be teaching a weeks worth of classes. If you are going to be in the area or attending the show be sure to sign up for classes on line and stop by the Handi Quilter Booth to say hi.
Then I will be traveling through the States before returning home in early October
My first stop will be a quilt shop in Johnsontown, PA Called the Quilt Peddler where I will enjoy a two day Handi Quilter Event.
Friday, September 25
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Feathers That Amaze
Whether you quilt on a sewing machine, HQ Sweet Sixteen or a longarm, the basic elements of creating a feather are the same. Learn how to draw and stitch feathers by several different paths; then, add fills and adjust feathers to a variety of geometric spaces. Add class to any quilt with these classic, charming and beloved designs. New quilters to advanced quilters will benefit from this class.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3 Bs - Backgrounds, Borders and Blocks
Every quilt has one or more of these elements. Learn to enhance each area by adding texture and fluidity to your quilting with a few simple skills. Drawing designs, combining simple designs to create borders and sashings, re-sizing and spacing designs, and using rulers and templates will open new design possibilities. This class applies to all types of quilting - including hand quilting - and all types of machines.
Saturday, September 26
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. How Do I Quilt It?
Learn how to select, resize, preview and apply designs; explore border options; and discover new design resources. Bring quilt tops and projects that have you stumped, for a collaborative activity to discuss possible quilting paths and designs. You will find yourself considering designs from a new perspective.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Creative Textures and Fills
Fills are creative design elements used to quilt the background and empty spaces of a primary quilting or block design. Elegant, whimsical, structured, or meandering - there is a style to compliment every space. Learn to scale the fill design properly, how to evenly place and space fills, and how to “travel” from one to another. Whether moving the machine or moving the fabric, the technique is the same. Beginners to advanced quilters will enjoy and benefit from this class.
To sign up for classes you can contact the shop at 814-262-9656 and receive your space today.
Then Its off to an awesome week of friends and classes and an amazing display of quilts and vendors as I make my way to Quilt Week in Des Moines, IA. The show runs from September 30- October 3.
Then it's back to work for me as I head back to the shop in Port Rowan, Ontario Canada ....
October 7 2015
ZenSuedle Whole Cloth Marking Class
10-5 with an hour brake for lunch
This is an all day whole cloth marking class. Lunch is included. Classes will be held in my studio in Post Rowan Ontario, no machine is needed for class. This technique can be completed by hand, Longarm or domestic sewing machine and all three finishing techniques will be discussed and shown in class. Class will run from 10am to 5pm. Students will need to bring a black piece of fabric 45 x 45 and your favorite wash away marking tool. For dark fabrics I recommend a white wash away pen. If you are interested please email me for registration details. The class is $65.00 per student, all tools need to complete the class will be supplied.
A light lunch will be provide. Please let me know if you have any food allergies.
October 9 2015
Domestic machine quilting classes
Free Motion Possibilities For The True Beginner:
10-1:30 please arrive at 9:30 to set up your machine.
$65.00 plus tax ($20.00 kit fee)
please bring wound bobbins to class, everything else needed included top thread, and pre marked quilt sandwich is supplied in your kit.
Lunch
A light lunch will be provided for any student attending the whole day.
Stunning Sashings
2:00-5:30 please arrive at 1:30 if you are not attending the whole day.
$65.00 plus tax ($20.00 kit fee)
please bring wound bobbins to class, everything else needed included top thread, and pre marked quilt sandwich is supplied in your kit.
October 16 2015
Tickle My Quilt With Feathers
10:00-1:30 please arrive at 9:30 to set up your machine
This class is not your “Classic Victorian Feather”class. It is a class for the Wild at heart who want to offer Unique, Fast and Fun Feathers to enhance an art quilt or spice up a traditional pieced top. This class takes the art of feathers to a whole new level of design and texture, with cutting edge fillers, creative “stipplish” spines and an all-out frenzy of new and innovative ways to tickle any quilt with feathers. This is a free motion class so put away those stencils, pantos and laser lights and come join in this frenzy of “featherish” designs adventure.
please bring wound bobbins to class, everything else needed included top thread, and pre marked quilt sandwich is supplied in your kit.
Lunch
A light lunch will be provided for any student attending the whole day
Start With A Stencil
2:00-5:30 please arrive at 1:30 if you are not attending the whole day.
This is a class full of tips and trick on using the stencil you already have, or teaching you what to look for in a stencil in the future. I will show you how to take one stencil and turn it into a multitude of designs to fit every area of your quilt... not just the block. or border size it was intended to be used in. You will learn how easy those hand stitching stencils can be turned into stunning continues line designs and how you can use stencils in more ways then you ever imagined. So come explore beyond the rules of Stencils with us.
$65.00 plus tax ($20.00 kit fee)
please bring wound bobbins to class, everything else needed included top thread, and pre marked quilt sandwich is supplied in your kit.
If you have a stencil at home that you would like to bring with you to class.
October 21-24
I will be attending a Handi Quilter Event being presented by Friends Quilting Basket in Lake Odessa, MI. For Information or to register for all or some of the classes and open house please contact them at 616-374-3060. The Event is being held at a Church Hall, the friendly staff there will be happy to provide directions and information;
Open House on the 21 2015
I hope to see you there, I'll be the red head playing on all the HQ machines LOL
Thursday, October 22
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Feathers That Amaze
Whether you quilt on a sewing machine, HQ Sweet Sixteen or a longarm, the basic elements of creating a feather are the same. Learn how to draw and stitch feathers by several different paths; then, add fills and adjust feathers to a variety of geometric spaces. Add class to any quilt with these classic, charming and beloved designs. New quilters to advanced quilters will benefit from this class.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m Creative Textures and Fills
Fills are creative design elements used to quilt the background and empty spaces of a primary quilting or block design. Elegant, whimsical, structured, or meandering - there is a style to compliment every space. Learn to scale the fill design properly, how to evenly place and space fills, and how to “travel” from one to another. Whether moving the machine or moving the fabric, the technique is the same. Beginners to advanced quilters will enjoy and benefit from this class.
Friday, October 23
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Edge to Edge the Easy Way
The most popular method of finishing quilts is to quilt continuous line designs from one edge of the quilt to the
other edge. Groovy boards and pantographs make it easy to achieve beautiful quilting, quickly and easily. Learn
tips and tricks for accurate placement and consistency when advancing your quilt.
Skills Featured:
• Selecting appropriate designs for beauty and skill level
• Hand/eye coordination for achieving smooth designs
• Accurate placement and nesting
• Groovy board circle work
• Making your own pantograph
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Start with a Stencil
Transform a basic stencil design from ho hum to extraordinary. Watch the skeleton come to life as you add
extended and secondary designs, fills and special effects. Learn to make your own stencils as well as useful tips
for marking your quilts.
Skills Featured:
• Designing your quilt using stencils
• Methods for embellishing basic stencil designs
• Making your own stencil
• Marking quilts with stencils
• Repeating designs for special effects
Saturday, October 24
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Rule Your Quilt*
If you are hesitant about using rulers, you will love them after this class. Learn to handle rulers and templates
safely and properly with the ruler base, as well as how to work with rulers to achieve amazing designs. Rulers are a perfect tool for your domestic machine and of course your Sweet Sixteen. So join us and discover how rulers can add beauty and precision to all your future quilts.
Skills Featured:
• Straight line quilting
• Fast continuous-curve method
• Right angles and echo quilting
• Crosshatching
• Piano keys and borders
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tricks of the Trade
Now you can learn the same tips and tricks professionals use to finish quilts. Paying attention to small details
when preparing and handling a quilt will make a big difference in the appearance of the finished quilt. Typical
problems and issues, along with their solutions, will be addressed. You can become an expert too.
Skills Featured:
• Creating a square quilt
• Batting guidelines
• Dealing with fullness
• Turning a quilt
• Binding on the frame
When I return to my Studio for the last week of October. I will be offering one on one classes. The classes usually run from 10-5 ish and as always include a light lunch. These classes can be requested for the Longarm, user or the Domestic machine user. If you would like to book a private class please email me at suepattenquilts@yahoo.ca and we can set a date.
Hands-On Classes will be offered on a Sweet Sixteen (sit down machine) and a Fusion (longarm) Classes are limited to four students per class, please be sure to indicate if you will be using the sit down or longarm for class when you email your space request. A light lunch will be provided for all students signed up for a full day of classes, please let me know if you have any food allergies. All supplies need for class will be provided.
Domestic Classes
Please be sure to bring a machine in good working order to class. Be sure that your machine has the ability to drop your feet dogs for free motion quilting. Please pre wide 3-6 bobbins for class. A kit fee of $20.00 is required at the start of class. This covers the pre marked quilt sandwiches, top thread and hand outs.
**All in Studio class fees are due at the time of booking. You have several ways to pay:
If you would like to register for any of the classes listed above please email your class choices to suepattenquilts@yahoo.ca prior to making payment, to ensure that space is still available. You may pay by mailing a cheque or money order to Sue Patten, 4 Stacey Street, PO BOX 372, Port Rowan, Ontario, or through e-transfer to suepattenquilts@yahoo.ca. Please be sure to include applicable tax for all class fees listed above. You may also contact me by phone at 289-260-8203.
