Upcoming Guild Workshops: 2008–2009 Season
Empire Quilters workshops are always inspiring, popular and fun! The following workshops take place 343 Eighth Avenue, New York City [ Map ].
Next Workshop: Sunday, September 14, 2008
Let's Talk About Quilting UFOs
- Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008
- Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Instructor: Helen Squire
- Location: 343 8th Avenue, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
- Cost: $50.00
- Sign up: Send your check made out to Empire Quilters to Mary Butler. Contact info@empirequilters.net if you need Mary's address.
Our show is coming soon. Do you want an expert eye to advise on the quilting design for your entry quilt? Or do you have "unfinished objects" waiting a final decision? This is a must take workshop if you hesitate before starting to quilt. Discover what types of quilting patterns are appropriate for patchwork and for appliqué tops. Learn how easy it is to make any quilting pattern fit your quilt. Helen Squire offers her suggestions both for hand and machine quilting and will discuss good work habit and easier design steps for creating your own quilting patterns. Bring an unfinished quilt top for classroom discussion.
- SUPPLIES:
- Students will be provided with the quilting design booklet. No other small supplies are required.
- A small stapler and paper scissors are optional items briefly used in class.
For more information about Helen Squire visit her website www.helensquire.com. Note that Helen will be the featured speaker at our monthly guild meeting on Saturday, September 13, 2008. See the Programs page for more information — and mark your calendar to attend.
Upcoming Workshops
Sit 'n Sew with Sulky
- Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008
- Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Instructor: Patricia Rodgers of Sulky
- Location: 343 8th Avenue, at 27th Street,
New York City [ Map ] - Cost: $50.00
- Sign up: Send your check made out to Empire Quilters to Mary Butler. Contact info@empirequilters.net if you need Mary's address.
Here's your chance to discover how to individualize your quilts. Patricia Rodgers will give the complete lowdown on Threads, Stabilizers and Needles and will cover several different types of free-motion work on muslin “sandwiches.” No pressure, but time to practice with tips on how to improve and expand machine skills, understand stabilizers and build confidence in using metallics and other decorative Sulky threads. This is a skill-builder class, as well as learning about needles, threads, stabilizers and more.
- SUPPLIES:
- All you bring is a zigzag sewing machine that can drop the feed dogs along with a darning or free motion foot to do free motion techniques.
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Each student kit contains:
- Fabric
- 4 Sulky Stabilizers
- Batting
14/90 Metallic Needle- 7 Spools of Sulky Decorative Thread
- 12 sheets 8.5" x 11"
- Ultra Solvy — 1 yd.
- Totally Stable — 3 yds. x 20"
- Totally Stable 12" x 12 yd. roll
- Fuse 'n Stitch — 24" x 1 yd.
- Tear Easy — 8" x 12 yd roll
- Tear Easy — 16" x 11 yd. roll
- Tear Easy Black — 1 yd.
- Heat-Away — 15.5" x 22"
- Sulky Universal Slimline Box
- 30wt. Blendables (thread) Starter
- Combo Thread Card Closeout
For more information about Patricia Rodgers visit the Sulky website: www.sulky.com and plan to attend Patricia's lecture at the guild meeting on Saturday, October 11, 2008 (see the Programs page for more information).
Down to the Finish
*** Note that this workshop is on SATURDAY ***
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008
- Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Instructor: Philippa Naylor
- Location: 343 8th Avenue, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
- Cost: $50.00
Sign up: Send your check made out to Empire Quilters to Mary Butler. Contact info@empirequilters.net if you need Mary's address.
Philippa Naylor will share her award winning techniques so you can get the best possible finish to your quilts. The edges, if well sewn, make such a difference to the look of a piece (and a judge's opinion) and the piping is particularly lovely, adding another splash of color. Hopefully every quilt in the show will be beautifully finished off!
This practical workshop will allow you to make a variety of samples including beautiful mitered borders, contrasting fabric covered piping, the neatest double folded binding, a hanging sleeve and so much more! Some techniques are inspired by couture and can make your quilt a winner. Empire Quilters members are encouraged to get in touch by email if they have any queries, however small.
- SUPPLIES
- General purpose swing thread
- Five different fat quarters
- Three quilt sandwiches with cotton batting. Minimum size 16" x 8".
- Needles for machine and hand sewing
- Rotary cutter and mat
- Ruler 18" long minimum
- Square minimum 6" or quilters' triangular ruler
- A 1" x 6" ruler
- Pins
- Tape Measure
- Scissors for fabric and thread cutting
- Notebook and pens
- Sewing machine in good working order
- Piping foot (or if this is not available, a zipper foot)
- Quarter inch foot
- Kit ($4.00). Kit includes detailed color photocopies and piping cord.
Philippa Naylor will be the featured speaker at our monthly guild meeting on Sunday, November 9, 2008. See the Programs page for more information.
Diamonds in the Round
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008
- Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Instructor: Anna Faustino
- Location: 343 8th Avenue, at 27th Street
New York City [ Map ] - Cost: $65.00 (includes kit)
- Sign up: Send your check made out to Empire Quilters to Mary Butler. Contact info@empirequilters.net if you need Mary's address.
Back by popular demand, Empire Quilters's own Anna Faustino has devised yet another incredible weave, Diamonds in the Round. She provides the kit with everything needed except sewing supplies (appliqué optional). Join her for a class you will never forget and return home with a 21" x 21" piece you will always enjoy.
- SUPPLIES:
- Cutting board
- Rotary cutter
- Ruler 18"
- Pencil
- Water-soluble marker
- Scissors
- 90 pins
- Iron with extension cord
Two Days with Nancy Eha — Beader Extraordinaire
- Date: Sunday, February 15 and Monday, February 16, 2009
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm both days- Instructor: Nancy Eha
- Location: 343 8th Avenue, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
- Cost: Both days: $130; Sunday only: $60.00; Monday only: $80.00. Fee includes kit.
- Sign up: Send your check made out to Empire Quilters to Mary Butler. Contact info@empirequilters.net if you need Mary's address.
Day One: Organic Beading ($60 for one day only)
This workshop is for art quilters and anyone desirous of
embellishing quilts in a very special way. Come and
experiment with beaded form and texture. Go beyond your
understanding of sewing beads on fabric. Explore dimensional
fabric beading techniques developed by Nancy Eha. Learn sticky
lollipops, beaded coils, attaching cabochons with beads and
more! Leave with a unique abstract/organic creation while
learning and applying a myriad of textural beading techniques on
your small art quilt. All experience levels. SUPPLIES: The kit includes all beads, coil, cabochon, thread, needles.
Day Two: Beaded Kaleidoscopes ($80 for one day only)
Who doesn't enjoy looking into a
Kaleidoscope and seeing the wondrous interplay of colors? You, too
can recreate your own dazzling spectacle with glass beads in numerous design possibilities. Explore Nancy Eha's discovery: Elevated Beading. Learn how to create elevated lines with seed beads placed not directly on the fabric, but supported above the fabric surface for a textural 3D appearance. The finished kaleidoscope is 5-inches in diameter. All experience levels. SUPPLIES:
The kit includes all beads, Swarovrski crystals, thread, needles, pattern.
For more information about Nancy Eha visit her website: www.beadcreative.com. Note that Nancy will be the featured speaker at our monthly guild meeting on Saturday, February 14, 2009. See the Programs page for more information.
[Special workshop note: The dates and location for these workshops can not be confirmed until November 2008, but we're fairly certain that they will take place as listed above. You may reserve your space in these workshops now, and final confirmation will happen in November. Thank you.]
Divide and Conquer©
- Date: Sunday, May 10, 2009
- Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Instructor: Sue Dennis
- Location: 343 8th Avenue, at 27th Street
New York City [ Map ] - Cost: $50.00
- Sign up: Send your check made out to Empire Quilters to Mary Butler. Contact info@empirequilters.net if you need Mary's address.
Consider this as a play day to explore your artistic side. Sue Dennis promises a gentle class for those wishing to explore original design work but don’t know where to start. During the day you will create one or more small quilt tops using easy design exercises. Use of color, design principles and cut and paste methods will be explained before you cut your fabric and fuse a design in place. No stress. This is a day to have fun! NO sewing machine needed!
- SUPPLIES:
- Notebook or visual diary
- 12" ruler, pen
6 sheets colored paper- Glue stick, paper scissors
- Color wheel
- 1 fat quarter background fabric (dark is best)
- Fabrics to contrast with background - brights, prints, etc.
- 1/2 yd white for cutting strips
- 1/2 yd fusible
- Non-stick baking paper or appliqué mat
- Rotary cutter and mat + 24" quilt ruler
- Pins, fabric scissors
- Chalk marker or soap sliver
- Spyglass (peep hole viewer)
- Iron and ironing mat
- Name tag
For more information about Sue Dennis, visit her website: www.suedennis.com. Note that Sue will be the featured speaker at our monthly guild meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2009. See the Programs page for more information.
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