MICHIGAN FIBER ARTS AND QUILTER’S CONVENTION WEDNESDAY’S CLASSES OCT. 9

You 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.

(W101) FOUNDATION/PAPER-PIECING TEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Dan Burke,Lansing, MI

Piecing a BeColourful(It’s All About Technique) Paper Piecing

Riverview A WEDNESDAYOCT 99:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: The student is welcome to work on any patternby Jacqueline deJonge, designer of BeColorful.The instructor suggest any pattern currently in print that includesfoundation papers. In the class we will work on the studentsproject, methods of foundation piecing and the techniques andskills necessary to piece and assemble their project. Please orderyour pattern at least 6 weeks prior to class. Prices will varydepending on pattern and yardages needed. Bring your sewingmachine , general sewing supplies and a Add-a-quarter Ruler.

SKILL LEVEL: SOME PAPER-PIECING EXPERIENCE

CLASS FEE: $80.00 KIT FEE: Contact Quilting by the River to purchase your kit

517-614-2434MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20

(W102) EMBROIDERY TEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Coleen Merte,Clarkston, MI

Hand Embroidery Basics Wheelhouse WEDNESDAYOCT 99:30-12:30

DESCRIPTION: Learn 7 basic embroidery stitches while you make apretty heart shaped sampler to frame or hang in a hoop when finished.Coleen will also show you how to combine these beginner stitches intobeautiful decorative stitches when combined.SUPPLY LIST: 8” plastic or wood embroidery hoop, embroideryneedle (I like size 7), 7 skeins of different colored floss, small sharpfabric scissors and a thimble is optional. Please note I will providebackground fabric already marked for you and and these will be givenout in class. Hope to see you there! www.northwaterquilts.comCLASS FEE: $45.00 MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 12

(W103) ABC BARN BLOCKS TEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Barb Bennett Make a Wood Barn Block

MORNING CLASS

St. Clair B WEDNESDAYOCT 99:30-12:30

DESCRIPTION: This is a popular class! Paint your own Barn Block to put on yourhouse or barn!!Designs will vary.

CLASS FEE: $ 70 (includes all materials needed) MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 24

(W104) ABC BARN BLOCKS TEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Barb Bennett Make a Wood Barn Block

AFTERNOON CLASS

St. Clair B WEDNESDAYOCT 91:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: This is a popular class! Paint your own Barn Block to put on yourhouse or barn!!Designs will vary.

CLASS FEE: $ 70 (includes all materials needed) MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 24

(W105) APPLIQUE – NEEDLETURNED TEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

JoAnn Core,Sarnia, Ontario

Needleturn Applique for Beginners

Convention Room B

WEDNESDAYOCT 99:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: Easy Posie-Hand Applique for beginnersI am looking forward to helping you learn some basic applique techniques in thisclass. We will practice points, inner curves, outer curves, circles, and stems. Thenwe will progress to our flower project. My hope is that you will leave the class witha new set of skills to give you confidence in trying hand applique, because, handapplique is the BEST!

SUPPLY LIST: Please bring paper scissors, the sharpest pair of scissors that youown, a glue stick( if you have one), a thimble(if you use one) and if you like to haveextra light, please bring your own table lamp.

CLASS FEE: $80.00 MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 15KIT FEE: $20.00

(W106) FOUNDATION/PAPER-PIECING JUDY NIEMEYER 2-DAY CLASS TEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Kathi Carter Sweet, Certified InstructorPatti Mitrowski,Certified Shop – Sew Many Things, Clinton Twp, MI

“Water Lily”Judy Niemeyer/Quiltworx

Riverview B WEDNESDAYTHURSDAYOCTOBER9 & 109:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: This lovely waterlily design was created using a seriesof mixer blocks from the cattail wall quilt mixer series designed by Judyand Bradley Neimeyer. Three colorways will be offered – approx size77” sq.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

CLASS FEE: $135.00 KIT FEE & SUPPLY LIST: Contact “Sew Many Things” in Clinton Township, MI 586-790-5601

MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20

(W107) PUNCH NEEDLE – MINIATURE EMBROIDERYTEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Michelle Mueller,Wild Hare Rug StudioElk Rapids, MI

Mini Punch Needle St. Claire A WEDNESDAYOCT 99:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: Punch needle embroidery is a mini version to rugpunch. This craft spans century of history and sometimes it is referred toas Bunka or Igolochkoy, or Russian Punch Needle.The project is usually 4” x 5” and the tool used looks like an ink pen. The

base cloth is called Weavers Cloth, and embroidery floss is used to“punch” the image. These small projects go fast and are very addicting!

When finished, the pattern can be framed, used on purses or clothing,applied to boxes or other containers to give an extra element of design to

them. Bring sharp scissors and an Ott light.

CLASS FEE: $70.00 KIT FEE: $30.00 contact Wild Hare Rug Studio before Sept 15, 2019to order kit at 231-409-7481 MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 15

(W108) LONGARM DESIGN BASICS - “IF YOU CAN DRAW IT, YOU CAN QUILT IT”TEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Donna Leinberger, Nolting Longarm Basic

afternoon session A

Wheelhouse WEDNESDAYOCT 91:30-3:00

DESCRIPTION: This is a Lecture style class (not hands on). IF YOU CAN DRAW IT – YOU CAN QUILT IT (Beginner)

Enter the world of free-motion quilting and discover the freedom of free-motionpatterns and designs hidden within your own creativity. Using pencils and handouts youwill create a notebook of designs to begin your journey with meandering and stippling,leaves, hearts, and different ways to create feathers. Free yourself from pantographs andpre-drawn designs. You made the quilt – now you can finish it with your own flare. After the class you are invited to practice designs on new Nolting Longarm Quilting Machines provided by Keep Sewing, Freeland, Michigan.

From Donna: “The packet I give them has so many designs it's like getting a free workbook.”

CLASS FEE: $35.00 (includes all materials needed) MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20

(W109) LONGARM DESIGN BASICS - “RULERS AND LONGARMS– THE PERFECT PAIR”TEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Donna Leinberger, Nolting Longarm Basic

afternoon session B

Wheelhouse WEDNESDAYOCT 93:00-4:30

DESCRIPTION: This is a Lecture style class (not hands on). SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

No math required! Yay! Learn the secret to dividing your quilt into sections withouthaving to use math or fractions. Rulers are the secret to perfect diagonals, circles, wavesand even veins for feathers without a computer. Using pencils and handouts you willcreate a notebook of designs including pyramids and cathedral windows. You made thequilt – now you can finish it using your own rules. After the class you are invited to practice designs onnew Nolting Longarm Quilting Machines provided by Keep Sewing, Freeland, Michigan.

From Donna: “The packet I give them has so many designs it's like getting a free workbook.”

CLASS FEE: $35.00 (includes all materials needed) MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20

(W110) LONGARM BASICS – HANDS ONTEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Nancy McNally,Goodrich, MI

Innova_ Longarm Free Motion Quilter’s Sewing Path(hands on)

Convention Room A

WEDNESDAYOCT 99:30-12:30

DESCRIPTION: This class will teach new machine quiltershow to stitch a continuous line creating their own Edge to Edgeline design - or a continuous stitched design in a block, moveinto sashing and on to the next block. Nancy will provideseveral quilt blocks and quilt top designs on paper for practice.Students can bring in (1) quilt that they need assistance onquilting ideas. This will be a group discussion at the end ofclass. https://nancymcnallyquilts.com/

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

CLASS FEE: $80.00 MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 24

(W111) LONGARM BASICS – HANDS ONTEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Nancy McNally,Goodrich, MI

Innova_ Longarm Free Motion Open Space Designs(hands on)

Convention Room A

WEDNESDAYOCT 91:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: Students will learn a variety of free motionfiller designs to fill in the open spaces. Students can bring in (1)quilt that they need assistance on quilting ideas. This will be agroup discussion at the end of class. https://nancymcnallyquilts.com/

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate

CLASS FEE: $80.00 MAX NUMBEROF STUDENTS: 24

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

(W112) RUG HOOKING - BEGINNERTEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Gail RosalesMarysville, MI

Rug Hooking for Beginners Waters Edge WEDNESDAYOCT 99:30-4:30

DESCRIPTION: This class will introduce you to the wonderfulworld of rug hooking. We will start with basics and touch onpatterns, foundations, fibers used, equipment and a bit on colorplanning as well. A winter snowman pattern will be the project forthis class and can be made into a decorative mat or pillow.The kit fee includes your frame, hook, snowman pattern and cutwool.

SUPPLY LIST: Small, sharp handwork scissors

CLASS FEE: $85.00 KIT FEE: $85.00

MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 15

(W113) FEATHERWEIGHT MAINTENANCETEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Jill Schoen,Port Huron, MI

Featherweight Maintenance Lighthouse WEDNESDAYOCT 99:30 – 12:30

DESCRIPTION: Learn the ins and outs of howto take care of these vintage machines! Propermaintenance will keep these beauties runninganother 100 years!Sewing machine enthusiast, Jill Schoen, willshare some history, how to clean, oil and

lubricate your machine. You’ll understand stitchformation to ensure proper tension. You’ll also

learn helpful troubleshooting tips unique to theFeatherweight.

Jill will have extra supplies and accessories on hand to purchase if desired. Kit fee covers items used in class. Bring your featherweight, flashlight and old towel to class.

THIS IS A MAINTENANCE CLASS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE A WORKING FEATHERWEIGHT. NOT INTENDED FOR A MACHINE THAT NEEDS REPAIRS!

CLASS FEE: $45.00 KIT FEE: $10.00MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20

(W114) FEATHERWEIGHT MAINTENANCETEACHER CLASS ROOM DAY/TIME

Jill Schoen,Port Huron, MI

Featherweight Maintenance Lighthouse WEDNESDAYOCT 91:30 – 4:30

DESCRIPTION: Learn the ins and outs of howto take care of these vintage machines! Propermaintenance will keep these beauties runninganother 100 years!Sewing machine enthusiast, Jill Schoen, will

share some history, how to clean, oil andlubricate your machine. You’ll understand stitch

formation to ensure proper tension. You’ll alsolearn helpful troubleshooting tips unique to the

Featherweight.

Jill will have extra supplies and accessories on hand to purchase if desired. Kit fee covers items used in class. Bring your

featherweight, flashlight and old towel to class.

THIS IS A MAINTENANCE CLASS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE A WORKING FEATHERWEIGHT.

NOT INTENDED FOR A MACHINE THAT NEEDS REPAIRS!

CLASS FEE: $45.00 KIT FEE: $10.00MAX NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20