Fall Workshop
The teacher for the 2019 Fall Workshop will be Karen Kaye Buckley, a well known quilter, designer, author, and teacher. Her quilts have won many awards, including Best of Show at the AQS show in Paducah in 2013 and 2015. She has authored five quilting books, and is especially proud of her DVD, Hand and Machine Applique: The Karen Kay Buckley Way, published in 2008. She has also developed her own line of products: Perfect Circles Perfect Ovals, Perfect Stems, Perfect Leaves, Perfect Scissors, Perfect Adjustable Square, and Perfect Adjustable Rulers.
Karen will teach hand applique on Friday, September 27 and machine applique on Saturday, September 28. Classes will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1500 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA. Class times will be 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break. Both classes are suitable for beginners, and would be a wonderful opportunity to learn applique from a world renowned teacher. Experienced applique quilters would also benefit from Karen's expertise as she teaches her own methods of applique perfection. Member price for each class is $45.00. Non-member price is $60.00.
Friday, September 27, Hand Applique, "Beyond the Birdhouse"
To see a picture of this project and find out more about the class, click on the link below. Please read the material there carefully as it contains information about the supplies and equipment needed. www.karenkaybuckley.com/classes-detail.php?ID=37
Saturday, September 28, Machine Applique, "Heart to Heart"
To see a picture of this project and find out more about the class, click on the link below. Please read the material there carefully as it contains information about the supplies and equipment needed. https://www.karenkaybuckley.com/classes-detail.php?ID=33
In addition, the Lake Monticello Piecemakers guild will sponsor a lecture by Karen Kay Buckley on Thursday, September 26. CAQG members can attend the lecture at no charge. In return, Piecemakers members can attend the fall workshops at CAQG member prices. More information about the lecture is coming.
Registration will begin on July 1. Email or text Moira MacAvoy (434-466-6411) to reserve a place in one or both classes before sending her the registration form with a check. Moira will not accept checks without registration forms.
Karen will teach hand applique on Friday, September 27 and machine applique on Saturday, September 28. Classes will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1500 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA. Class times will be 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break. Both classes are suitable for beginners, and would be a wonderful opportunity to learn applique from a world renowned teacher. Experienced applique quilters would also benefit from Karen's expertise as she teaches her own methods of applique perfection. Member price for each class is $45.00. Non-member price is $60.00.
Friday, September 27, Hand Applique, "Beyond the Birdhouse"
To see a picture of this project and find out more about the class, click on the link below. Please read the material there carefully as it contains information about the supplies and equipment needed. www.karenkaybuckley.com/classes-detail.php?ID=37
Saturday, September 28, Machine Applique, "Heart to Heart"
To see a picture of this project and find out more about the class, click on the link below. Please read the material there carefully as it contains information about the supplies and equipment needed. https://www.karenkaybuckley.com/classes-detail.php?ID=33
In addition, the Lake Monticello Piecemakers guild will sponsor a lecture by Karen Kay Buckley on Thursday, September 26. CAQG members can attend the lecture at no charge. In return, Piecemakers members can attend the fall workshops at CAQG member prices. More information about the lecture is coming.
Registration will begin on July 1. Email or text Moira MacAvoy (434-466-6411) to reserve a place in one or both classes before sending her the registration form with a check. Moira will not accept checks without registration forms.
Upcoming Mini Workshop - Flying Geese Times Two
When and where:
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
From 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Ivy Creek United Methodist Church
Why “Times Two?” You will make one set of flying geese units to contribute to the 2021 raffle quilt border and one set of flying geese to take home for yourself. Please consider signing up for this mini workshop even if you came to the 2018 class on flying geese. Your contribution to the 2021 raffle quilt will be greatly appreciated. And, good news! By the time this workshop takes places, all the blocks for that quilt will be complete, and we will just be working on the border and final assembly of the top!!! Then…quilting, binding, label, done!!!!!
The Class:
The purpose of the workshop is to sew flying geese units so that:
1. All 3 points on the large triangle are sharp
2. The unit measures the correct size
3. A quarter inch seam allowance is used on all seams
This is a great chance to learn how to use a very handy tool for producing neat and accurate flying geese every time.
Please note that a special ruler is required, so plan ahead and purchase your ruler in plenty of time. OR, you can borrow one of the rulers that we will have on hand. They carry the ruler at Cottonwood, and you can also buy it on Amazon, among other options.
The Project:
You will first make a set of flying geese from a kit provided at the workshop. Then, you will make a set for yourself in fabrics you will bring. So, one set will be a contribution to the 2021 raffle quilt, and one set will go into a block you take home!
What you need to bring:
Sewing Machine and basic attachments/feet that you use when piecing quilts.
Your power cord and foot, plus an extension cord (if you have one).
Rotary Cutter, Small rotary cutting mat
Mechanical pencil and white lead pencil if using dark fabric
Sewing Supplies - scissors, thread, seam ripper, etc….
Small bag for collecting your trash
Rulers we will use:
· Deb Tucker’s Wing Clipper Ruler (Wing Clipper I)
· Quilters Magic Wand Ruler (optional - used to draw parallel lines on the diagonal
· 6 1/2” ruler
· 4 1/2” x 12 1/2” ruler
· We will bring a few rulers to share, so don’t worry if you don’t own the specialty rulers
Fabric: Precut before the workshop
o Two 7 1/2” square from a Light fabric
o Eight 4” squares from a Dark fabric
Note: there will be irons available for the class to share
The Kit: A free kit is provided PLUS you bring your own fabric so you can make a block to take home.
Cost:
This mini workshop is open to all CAQG members free of charge
Reserve a place in the workshop via email to Ellen MacAvoy.
CLICK ON THE EMAIL ADDRESS RIGHT HERE: ellenmacavoy@gmail.com
Or use 770-480-7704 for text message or phone call.
As a general note: This is an open invitation to any members willing to share a skill. We are always on the search for new ideas. Contact Ellen MacAvoy at ellenmacavoy@gmail.com with suggestions or to volunteer to teach.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
From 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Ivy Creek United Methodist Church
Why “Times Two?” You will make one set of flying geese units to contribute to the 2021 raffle quilt border and one set of flying geese to take home for yourself. Please consider signing up for this mini workshop even if you came to the 2018 class on flying geese. Your contribution to the 2021 raffle quilt will be greatly appreciated. And, good news! By the time this workshop takes places, all the blocks for that quilt will be complete, and we will just be working on the border and final assembly of the top!!! Then…quilting, binding, label, done!!!!!
The Class:
The purpose of the workshop is to sew flying geese units so that:
1. All 3 points on the large triangle are sharp
2. The unit measures the correct size
3. A quarter inch seam allowance is used on all seams
This is a great chance to learn how to use a very handy tool for producing neat and accurate flying geese every time.
Please note that a special ruler is required, so plan ahead and purchase your ruler in plenty of time. OR, you can borrow one of the rulers that we will have on hand. They carry the ruler at Cottonwood, and you can also buy it on Amazon, among other options.
The Project:
You will first make a set of flying geese from a kit provided at the workshop. Then, you will make a set for yourself in fabrics you will bring. So, one set will be a contribution to the 2021 raffle quilt, and one set will go into a block you take home!
What you need to bring:
Sewing Machine and basic attachments/feet that you use when piecing quilts.
Your power cord and foot, plus an extension cord (if you have one).
Rotary Cutter, Small rotary cutting mat
Mechanical pencil and white lead pencil if using dark fabric
Sewing Supplies - scissors, thread, seam ripper, etc….
Small bag for collecting your trash
Rulers we will use:
· Deb Tucker’s Wing Clipper Ruler (Wing Clipper I)
· Quilters Magic Wand Ruler (optional - used to draw parallel lines on the diagonal
· 6 1/2” ruler
· 4 1/2” x 12 1/2” ruler
· We will bring a few rulers to share, so don’t worry if you don’t own the specialty rulers
Fabric: Precut before the workshop
o Two 7 1/2” square from a Light fabric
o Eight 4” squares from a Dark fabric
Note: there will be irons available for the class to share
The Kit: A free kit is provided PLUS you bring your own fabric so you can make a block to take home.
Cost:
This mini workshop is open to all CAQG members free of charge
Reserve a place in the workshop via email to Ellen MacAvoy.
CLICK ON THE EMAIL ADDRESS RIGHT HERE: ellenmacavoy@gmail.com
Or use 770-480-7704 for text message or phone call.
As a general note: This is an open invitation to any members willing to share a skill. We are always on the search for new ideas. Contact Ellen MacAvoy at ellenmacavoy@gmail.com with suggestions or to volunteer to teach.
