Fall Workshop
The teacher for the 2019 Fall Workshop was 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 taught classes in both hand and machine applique.
Mini Workshop
Holiday Ornament with Gift Card Pocket
Instructor: Corinne Conlon
The Project: Corinne will show you how to make 3" × 4" ornament with a decorated front and a practical back pocket that can be used to hold a gift card or small flat gift. You will use fusible web, a bit of stitching, and a sprinkling of beads to make a design with the look of a sugar cookie.
These are as addictive as holiday cookies…you will want more than one! You will leave with a copy of the directions and ideas for making variations. Moira and Ellen will be standing by as class angels if you need to brush up on the stem stitch or buttonhole stitch in order to complete the hand embroidery around the “cookie.”
You do not need to bring a sewing machine. There is a small amount of machine sewing, and we will have several machines set up so that everyone can finish this project in class.
All materials such as fabric, fusible web, beads, and thread will be provided in a kit, as noted below. You just bring a few basic items:
*Small scissors for snipping threads
*1 needle for hand sewing AND
*1 needle for making a stem stitch (or buttonhole stitch) with #8 Perle cotton thread
Note: The #24 chenille needle from the recent hand embroidery workshops is perfect. If you don’t have this needles and don’t want to buy a package of needles, Moira will have individual Clover brand gold-eye #24 chenille needles that you can purchase during class for $1.00 each (exact change, cash only, payable to Moira)
*Optional: Turning tool such as the Purple Thang or any of several brands of wooden or plastic turners for making crisp points.
*Optional: It is highly recommended that you bring a needle threader if you are not confident you can thread a needle quickly.
*Optional: A thimble, if you like to use one for hand sewing.
For more details, see the Frequently Asked Questions section, below.
When and where:
CHOOSE ONLY ONE SESSION
Tuesday, December 3rd
From 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, the Hospitality Room
1500 Rio Rd East, Charlottesville, VA 22901
This session is currently full. Email Ellen MacAvoy if you wish to put you name on a waiting list.
OR
Wednesday, December 4th
From 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: The Community Room at the Shops at Stonefield
On Bond Street, across from the Regal Stonefield movie theater
The Kit: The kit contains fabric, beads, ribbon, fusible web, perle cotton, and all threads needed hand and machine sewing. There will be a kit fee of $3.00 for these supplies, payable to Corinne Conlon at the workshop. Cash or check accepted.
Cost:
This mini workshop is open to all CAQG members at no charge for the instruction. There is a kit fee of $3.00 as noted above.
(Also the option to purchase one needle for $1.00)
How to sign up:
To 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. Please include your first and last name when you sign up.
Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
If you do not use your own email or cell phone to sign up, be sure to provide a way to contact you. You will receive a confirmation by email (or text message or phone call) to let you know that you have a spot reserved in the class. If you have not received a confirmation within 24 hours, your communication has gone astray, and you do not have a spot in the class, so please follow up with Ellen.
Cancellation Policy:
Please be considerate of your teacher and cancel early if you know you have a change of plans. Knowing the number of students to expect will help us when cutting kits and when setting up the class space on the day of the workshop.
How to Cancel:
Early Cancellations: Unexpected things come up. If you need to cancel more than 24 hours before the mini-workshop begins, please email your mini-workshop coordinator, Ellen MacAvoy ellenmacavoy@gmail.com
Late Cancellations: Please help our coordinators and teacher as they manage the many details involved on the day of the mini-workshop. We need a final attendance number as we make decisions about setting up the room on the day of the workshop. Don’t leave the teacher standing around, waiting to see if there are later comers versus no-shows. If you need to cancel your attendance and the start of the mini-workshop is less than 24 hours in the future, then contact Ellen MacAvoy directly by a text message or phone call at 770-480-7704. An email is not sufficient for late cancellations.
Cell phone policy: The acoustics in our meeting spaces are challenging for both teachers and students. Refrain from engaging in cell phone calls during the mini workshops. If you know you must be available by cell phone, leave your phone on silent, if out on the table, or on vibrate if in your purse/pocket. Step completely outside of the meeting room if you need to engage in a cell phone call.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Should I bring a sewing machine?
A. No. We will have three machines, and there will not be sufficient room to set up additional machines.
Q. I don’t normally use a thimble, should I bring one?
A. No. It’s optional, for those who always use a thimble. There is only a small amount of light hand sewing, through light layers.
Q. Do I have to bring a needle threader?
A. No. It’s optional. If you aren’t sure you can thread a needle quickly, you will want to bring one so you don’t stress out about threading your needles.
Q. I don’t have a turning tool. Do I have to buy one for the class?
A. You don’t have to buy one for the class, as we will bring several to share. But, really, everyone should own one of these. You are welcome to come and try several styles and see which one you want to buy later.
Instructor: Corinne Conlon
The Project: Corinne will show you how to make 3" × 4" ornament with a decorated front and a practical back pocket that can be used to hold a gift card or small flat gift. You will use fusible web, a bit of stitching, and a sprinkling of beads to make a design with the look of a sugar cookie.
These are as addictive as holiday cookies…you will want more than one! You will leave with a copy of the directions and ideas for making variations. Moira and Ellen will be standing by as class angels if you need to brush up on the stem stitch or buttonhole stitch in order to complete the hand embroidery around the “cookie.”
You do not need to bring a sewing machine. There is a small amount of machine sewing, and we will have several machines set up so that everyone can finish this project in class.
All materials such as fabric, fusible web, beads, and thread will be provided in a kit, as noted below. You just bring a few basic items:
*Small scissors for snipping threads
*1 needle for hand sewing AND
*1 needle for making a stem stitch (or buttonhole stitch) with #8 Perle cotton thread
Note: The #24 chenille needle from the recent hand embroidery workshops is perfect. If you don’t have this needles and don’t want to buy a package of needles, Moira will have individual Clover brand gold-eye #24 chenille needles that you can purchase during class for $1.00 each (exact change, cash only, payable to Moira)
*Optional: Turning tool such as the Purple Thang or any of several brands of wooden or plastic turners for making crisp points.
*Optional: It is highly recommended that you bring a needle threader if you are not confident you can thread a needle quickly.
*Optional: A thimble, if you like to use one for hand sewing.
For more details, see the Frequently Asked Questions section, below.
When and where:
CHOOSE ONLY ONE SESSION
Tuesday, December 3rd
From 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, the Hospitality Room
1500 Rio Rd East, Charlottesville, VA 22901
This session is currently full. Email Ellen MacAvoy if you wish to put you name on a waiting list.
OR
Wednesday, December 4th
From 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: The Community Room at the Shops at Stonefield
On Bond Street, across from the Regal Stonefield movie theater
The Kit: The kit contains fabric, beads, ribbon, fusible web, perle cotton, and all threads needed hand and machine sewing. There will be a kit fee of $3.00 for these supplies, payable to Corinne Conlon at the workshop. Cash or check accepted.
Cost:
This mini workshop is open to all CAQG members at no charge for the instruction. There is a kit fee of $3.00 as noted above.
(Also the option to purchase one needle for $1.00)
How to sign up:
To 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. Please include your first and last name when you sign up.
Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
If you do not use your own email or cell phone to sign up, be sure to provide a way to contact you. You will receive a confirmation by email (or text message or phone call) to let you know that you have a spot reserved in the class. If you have not received a confirmation within 24 hours, your communication has gone astray, and you do not have a spot in the class, so please follow up with Ellen.
Cancellation Policy:
Please be considerate of your teacher and cancel early if you know you have a change of plans. Knowing the number of students to expect will help us when cutting kits and when setting up the class space on the day of the workshop.
How to Cancel:
Early Cancellations: Unexpected things come up. If you need to cancel more than 24 hours before the mini-workshop begins, please email your mini-workshop coordinator, Ellen MacAvoy ellenmacavoy@gmail.com
Late Cancellations: Please help our coordinators and teacher as they manage the many details involved on the day of the mini-workshop. We need a final attendance number as we make decisions about setting up the room on the day of the workshop. Don’t leave the teacher standing around, waiting to see if there are later comers versus no-shows. If you need to cancel your attendance and the start of the mini-workshop is less than 24 hours in the future, then contact Ellen MacAvoy directly by a text message or phone call at 770-480-7704. An email is not sufficient for late cancellations.
Cell phone policy: The acoustics in our meeting spaces are challenging for both teachers and students. Refrain from engaging in cell phone calls during the mini workshops. If you know you must be available by cell phone, leave your phone on silent, if out on the table, or on vibrate if in your purse/pocket. Step completely outside of the meeting room if you need to engage in a cell phone call.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Should I bring a sewing machine?
A. No. We will have three machines, and there will not be sufficient room to set up additional machines.
Q. I don’t normally use a thimble, should I bring one?
A. No. It’s optional, for those who always use a thimble. There is only a small amount of light hand sewing, through light layers.
Q. Do I have to bring a needle threader?
A. No. It’s optional. If you aren’t sure you can thread a needle quickly, you will want to bring one so you don’t stress out about threading your needles.
Q. I don’t have a turning tool. Do I have to buy one for the class?
A. You don’t have to buy one for the class, as we will bring several to share. But, really, everyone should own one of these. You are welcome to come and try several styles and see which one you want to buy later.
