MICHIGAN FIBER ARTS AND QUILTER’S CONVENTION SATURDAY’S CLASSES OCT. 12You will need to bring a sewing machine to all machine sewing classes. Please bring a machine in good working order (oiled and ready to use) that YOU know how to operate, thread, etc. The teacher will not have time to help you figure out, repair or thread your sewing machine. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to class to set up your work area. Bring an extension cord in case you need one. Check the supply lists for what items are needed for class – other than normal sewing supplies.

(S401) LONGARM CLASS – HANDIQUILTER – PRO STITCHER HANDS ONTEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Adam Rateliff – National EducatorDawn Masteller, owner of Sew You Quilt, Port Huron, MI

Handiquilter Longarm Class

Pro-StitcherComputer Aided Design Program

Riverview A SATURDAYOCT 129:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: Day 3: Introduction to Pro-Stitcher(Computer Aided Design Program) (HANDS ON) Morning: Overview

Pro-Stitcher is an intuitive computer-guided quiltingsystem designed especially for use with Handi Quilter

longarm quilting machines. (If you own a Pro Stitcher on adifferent brand of longarm - you are welcome to sign-up as

well!) Come and learn about it for the first time, or getmore information on all its many features! See how easy it

is to create beautiful designs in just a matter of minutes! We will cover the basic functions of the program, show all the many designs available and how to fit a design to an area on your quilt. Also a quick overview of Art & Stitch which allows you to create your own

designs or manipulate existing designs to meet your specific needs.

Afternoon: Let’s Quilt

This class addresses specific functions and basic techniques a quilter will use on

a regular basis to finish quilts. Tips and shortcuts for using features of the program are included. Will cover Reposition, Nudge and Drag

and Drop, Skew 1 vs Skew 2, Cropping, Wrapping and advancing edge-to-edge designs; Quilting straight lines the easy way and so much more

CLASS FEE: $130.00 MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 12

(S402) HAND-PIECING (TRADITIONAL)TEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Pattye KentBay City, MI

Traditional Hand PiecingPieceful Hands 9-Patch Doll Quilt

Wheelhouse SATURDAYOCT 129:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: The “9 patch” quilt pattern was often used as‐a learner’s project since the 1800’s. The straight lines are easy towork with, but it has enough challenge to teach young and“mature” hands how to piece using only needle, thread andfabric. This class will cover the 9 patch, on point, “scrappy doll‐ ‐quilt” made from Civil War reproduction fabric.Please bring fabric scissors and a thimble (if you use one). Youmay also bring a lamp if you’d like to.

CLASS FEE: $65.00 KIT FEE: $25 (includes all fabrics and pattern)MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 15

(S403) APPLIQUE – WOOL APPLIQUETEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Katie and Kim/Granny’s LegacyAlberte Lea, MN

Wool Applique-Autumn Mat

Waters Edge SATURDAYOCT 129:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: AUTUMN MAT - WOOLAPPLIQUEEnjoy your day stitching up this beautiful autumninspired, oval table mat. Finished project measures13.5" x 22" and features a dancing paisley leafmotif and artisan dyed woolens, embellished withembroidery stitches. Learn tips and tricks toworking with wool the "Granny's way" with Kimand Katie.

SUPPLY LIST: Bring small, sharp scissors.Other items are included in the Kit.

CLASS FEE: $75.00 KIT FEE: $50 (does not include platter shown in picture)MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 36

(S404) PIECINGTEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Nancy McNally,Goodrich, MI

Oh! Happy Scrappy Riverview A SATURDAYOCT 129:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: Winter is coming back, let's make this bright funquilt to keep us happy and smiling through those cold winter months!Oh! Happy Scrappy uses 2 different blocks to make this fun quilt.Choose your brightest, most fun fabrics, even throw in some ugly's ifyou want! This is a great stash buster project too! As long as you canget a 5" square, you can add that fabric to your blocks https://nancymcnallyquilts.com/

Supply List: Will be emailed when you register for the class.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

CLASS FEE: $85.00 MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 15

(S405) EQ8 – ADVANCED BEGINNERSTEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Lori MillerClarkston, MI

EQ8 for Advanced Beginners Lighthouse SATURDAYOCT 129:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to learn more? Once you have the quiltdesign basics down, this Part 2 class is the perfect next step class forbeginners. We will focus on basic block design and editing, but also take adeeper dive into creating borders. You will work with fabrics, text andphotos and learn how to create a custom style quilt. Turn your quilt andblock designs ideas into reality on your PC or MAC screen. This is a fasterpaced class than the Part 1 Focus on the Quilt Design class. It is the nextstep from the beginners class or if you are comfortable designing quilts, agreat skill builder for a confident beginner or intermediate user to brush upon skills. This is a HANDS ON class and you must bring your own laptopwith a current version of EQ8. Www.lorimillerdesigns.com Laptop with Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) installed and validated*

· Laptop power cord · Extension cord ·Mouse** (The touch pad on your laptop will work, having an external mouse makes drawing much easier.) · Extra batteries for your mouse, if wireless · Mouse pad · Pen and paper for taking notes

CLASS FEE: $80.00 MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20

(S406) RUG HOOKING - ADVANCEDTEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Suzanne Sandvik,Howell, MI

Rug Hooking for the Advanced Hooker

St. Clair A SATURDAYOCT 129:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: Student has their choice of pattern fromGive Thanks (right) or Pumpkin & Berries Pillow (below).The small pattern Pumpkin and Berries is 16 x 16 andwould make a great autumn pillow. We will use variousshades of orange to create a watercolor look. The Give Thanks pattern is a wonderful floor rug. In thispattern we get creative with textures and color. Wool and pattern will be for sale in the class rooms Supplies- hooking frame, scissors, hook and you may bringwool if you want

CLASS FEE: $85.00

MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 15

(S407) CRAZY QUILT – SEAM FINISHES/EMBROIDERYTEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Cindy Zlotnik Oravecz,Cortland, OH

Seam Finishes -Crazy Quilt Stitches

TBA SATURDAYOCT 129:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: Hand embroider romantic floral vines andflowers across crazy patchwork in a magical and picturesqueway. Your class kit includes a crazy quilt silk block already sewnfor you so you can immerse yourself in sewing and embellishingthe seams!We will create precise antique ribbon rosettes of the 1920s on aleafy vine with sugar beading. Silk ribbons will be fashioned into

romantic frilly flowers. The favorite Roses N Bows seam finishcan frame a fabric picture or adorn a seam. We will layer ribbon,

thread and stitches for a lattice heart of rosebuds, make pines ofEstaz thread and snowflakes of Sparkles diamond like thread.

French velvet ric rac will round out your crazy adventure withclassic layered crazy quilt stitches and a spider web as time

permits. These are easy techniques with intriguing visual resultsso we can accomplish and learn a lot in our time together.

Your $25 class kit includes a crazy patched block on a muslin foundation fabric, needlesMilliner’s 9, chenille 18, 20, 22 and 24, 4 and 7 mm silk ribbons, assorted threads of

metallic, perle cotton and floss, French velvet ric rac, beads, instructions and amechanical pencil.

Students should bring: 7-inch and 5-inch embroidery hoop, polyester (cotton if desired)thread in light, medium and dark colors. Basic Sewing Supplies (BSS) including small

sharp embroidery scissors, fabric and paper scissors, an awl or other handy tool formaneuvering ribbons, pins, chalk marker, measure and embroidery and thread needle

threaders. Definitely bring extra lighting and magnification. (Supplies to bring are alsoavailable for sale from the teacher in class). No sewing machine is required.

If there are questions or a specific supply you will need from the teacher, please email cindyo@quiltersfancy.com with any questions

SUPPLY LIST:The supply list will be emailed to you when you register.

CLASS FEE: $85MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 24KIT FEE: $25

In the event that a class “sells out”, we will be taking names for a waiting list. Please contact Barbie Brooks to be put on the list. She will need to know the Day, Class, Teacher and Time.Barbie Brooks (989)-375-2483 cell email: backstreequiltshop@comcast.net