Upcoming Workshops
UPCOMING MINI-WORKSHOPS
Camden Bag Revisited
Teachers: The MacAvoy SIsters (Ellen & Moira)
Dates: Wednesday, May 29 & Wednesday, June 5
Time: 1:oo to 3:30 (both sessions)
Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Reed Room
Quilters who were members before the pandemic may remember this pandemic-interrupted workshop treated as a Sew-Along. Details of that Sew-Along remain on the website here. Details on the new workshops are given below.
The instructors recommend that you assemble all necessary tools and supplies prior to the first session so that you can complete the project.
The project requires a machine that can do both straight and zigzag stitching through multiple layers of fabric, batting, and heavy-duty stabilizer. You will need a sewing machine for both sessions.
In both sessions, we will demonstrate several steps. Then you will have plenty of time for hands-on practice at the workshops. Plan on completing some of the work at home between the first and second sessions. You will probably leave the second session with some of the hand sewing incomplete, but we will demonstrate/discuss all the steps.
Session One: You must have strips cut prior to the first session. If you are working from a jelly roll (recommended) you will not have to cut any strips. In the first session, you will work on pressing, preparing, and assembling the fabric strips and fusible batting strips to make a large rectangle that will form the “sides” of the bag. Next, you will learn how to add binding to the two Bag Bottom pieces and how to put those pieces together. You should leave the first session with the Bag Bottom constructed and ready for use in the final assembly in Session Two.
At Home Between Sessions: You will complete the assembly of the strips that form the “sides” and then trim to size. Using your sewing machine, you will add binding to enclose all edges. We will demonstrate/discuss these steps in the first session.
Session Two: You will make the handles for the bag. Some find this the most difficult step, but we have some tips that will make this easier.
Then you will learn how to assemble the sides to the bottom, stitch up the side seam, attach the handles, and finish by adding two or more large buttons.
A list of tools and supplies follows. Please read carefully and give yourself time to get the supplies together.
Supplies for Camden Bag Workshop
Our supply list differs from the list on the pattern. We are only giving supplies for size Small, with fewer options than on the pattern. Also, there are things listed under the heading of “Other Tools” on the pattern that we didn’t find necessary. Finally, since the pattern was published, the designers have created kits so you can buy supplies bundled together. We list the supplies both ways. Either way, you will be fine. Just read carefully so that you don’t spend the money on duplicate items.
The Pattern: Aunties Two Patterns Camden Bags pattern (updated version). Please note that there is an older version of this pattern for sale with some online vendors. Buy the updated pattern with a photo of three bags (not the pattern with a photo of four bags. We will teach following the directions for the update pattern.
Before you buy the pattern, read about the option below, under the heading Handles. You have the option of purchasing the pattern bundled with a handle kit through some vendors. (Option 3 under Handles). Or you can buy the pattern and handles separately.
Other Supplies
Duet Fuse II: One roll of Duet Fuse II by Bosal (it’s a double-sided fusible batting). The package with the precut 2 ¼” strips in the 20-yard roll is just enough for the “Small” size. If you buy the 2 ¼” strips in the 25-yard roll, you will have extra (save for the next one!).
Camden Bag Bottoms: One package of precut Camden Bag bottoms. The package has two bottoms, and you need two bottoms for one bag.
Threads: For the machine sewing, you need regular machine sewing thread, which is 50 weight and 2-ply. Use a good quality thread because you will be zigzagging through layers. A variegated thread is a nice choice because it will blend with different fabrics. Plan on a cone, a large spool or several small spools.
For the hand sewing, you will need heavy-duty cotton thread such as Aurifil or Sulky 12 weight. You will use this for final assembly of the pieces into a finished bag.
Handles: You have three options for getting the tubing and interfacing. All get you the same materials. Pick ONE:
1) Purchase 5 yards of plastic tubing (.170 ¼” Polyethylene) and ¾ yard of non-fusible stiff interfacing (Peltex or Craf-tex).
2) OR… Purchase the Aunties Two Pattern Happy Handles Kit, saving yourself a trip to the plumbing section of the hardware store.
3) OR…Purchase the Aunties Two Pattern Camden Bag with Handle Kit.
Buttons: Two or more large decorative buttons.
Fabric: For the strips, you will need 16 strips that are cut 2 ½” wide by 42” long. One regular size Jelly Roll (or Bali Pop) is enough for two Small bags. A small Jelly Roll has enough for one Small bag.
For the handles, binding, and bag bottom, you will need 1 yard of fabric.
You will be doing machine and hand sewing through multiple layers…we recommend that you choose some fabrics with a busy pattern unless your stitching is perfect.
Tools
A sewing machine capable of straight stitching and zigzagging through batting and multiple layers of fabric.
Microtex needle, size 90/14
Denim (jeans) needle, size 110/18
Long pins such as flower-head style
Clips such as Clover Wonder clips (nice to have, but not essential)
Scissors, larger and small
Seam ripper
Rotary cutter (either 45 mm or 60 mm size will work) and blade
Rotary cutting mat. We used a size 18” by 24” and will bring a few to share.
Ruler for use with rotary cutter (6” X 12” or similar). We will bring some to share.
Tape measure at least 42” long
Chalk marking pencil .
Milliner’s needle, size 7 for hand sewing (or similar larger long needle)
Optional: Liquid Stitch or similar permanent fabric glue.
Ironing Board or Mat. We will have several to share.
Iron with Non-Stick Bottom for use with fusible batting. We will have some to share.
You may also want a non-stick sheet to protect the ironing surface. Small irons are perfect.
Where to find Supplies and Tools
1) Your house. You may have some Jelly Rolls (precut strips that are just the length and width you need). Or, you may actually have uncut fabric at your house! You only need to cut 16 strips that are 2 ½” by 42”.
2) Your local quilt shop and/or Joann’s. They will not have all the supplies, but will have a good selection of Jelly Rolls, Bali Pops, thread, and miscellaneous supplies. The small Jelly Rolls at Joann’s are about $15 ( you only need 16 strips). Or save money by splitting a full-sized jelly roll with a friend.
3) Online sellers such as Amazon, Missouri Star Quilt Company, and many Etsy shops carry the pattern (with and without the handle kits), handle kits separately from the pattern, bag bottoms, and lots of Jelly Rolls.
4) A hardware store such as Lowe’s or Home Depot, the plumbing section (for the plastic tubing.
To sign up, email Leslie Hough.
Teachers: The MacAvoy SIsters (Ellen & Moira)
Dates: Wednesday, May 29 & Wednesday, June 5
Time: 1:oo to 3:30 (both sessions)
Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Reed Room
Quilters who were members before the pandemic may remember this pandemic-interrupted workshop treated as a Sew-Along. Details of that Sew-Along remain on the website here. Details on the new workshops are given below.
The instructors recommend that you assemble all necessary tools and supplies prior to the first session so that you can complete the project.
The project requires a machine that can do both straight and zigzag stitching through multiple layers of fabric, batting, and heavy-duty stabilizer. You will need a sewing machine for both sessions.
In both sessions, we will demonstrate several steps. Then you will have plenty of time for hands-on practice at the workshops. Plan on completing some of the work at home between the first and second sessions. You will probably leave the second session with some of the hand sewing incomplete, but we will demonstrate/discuss all the steps.
Session One: You must have strips cut prior to the first session. If you are working from a jelly roll (recommended) you will not have to cut any strips. In the first session, you will work on pressing, preparing, and assembling the fabric strips and fusible batting strips to make a large rectangle that will form the “sides” of the bag. Next, you will learn how to add binding to the two Bag Bottom pieces and how to put those pieces together. You should leave the first session with the Bag Bottom constructed and ready for use in the final assembly in Session Two.
At Home Between Sessions: You will complete the assembly of the strips that form the “sides” and then trim to size. Using your sewing machine, you will add binding to enclose all edges. We will demonstrate/discuss these steps in the first session.
Session Two: You will make the handles for the bag. Some find this the most difficult step, but we have some tips that will make this easier.
Then you will learn how to assemble the sides to the bottom, stitch up the side seam, attach the handles, and finish by adding two or more large buttons.
A list of tools and supplies follows. Please read carefully and give yourself time to get the supplies together.
Supplies for Camden Bag Workshop
Our supply list differs from the list on the pattern. We are only giving supplies for size Small, with fewer options than on the pattern. Also, there are things listed under the heading of “Other Tools” on the pattern that we didn’t find necessary. Finally, since the pattern was published, the designers have created kits so you can buy supplies bundled together. We list the supplies both ways. Either way, you will be fine. Just read carefully so that you don’t spend the money on duplicate items.
The Pattern: Aunties Two Patterns Camden Bags pattern (updated version). Please note that there is an older version of this pattern for sale with some online vendors. Buy the updated pattern with a photo of three bags (not the pattern with a photo of four bags. We will teach following the directions for the update pattern.
Before you buy the pattern, read about the option below, under the heading Handles. You have the option of purchasing the pattern bundled with a handle kit through some vendors. (Option 3 under Handles). Or you can buy the pattern and handles separately.
Other Supplies
Duet Fuse II: One roll of Duet Fuse II by Bosal (it’s a double-sided fusible batting). The package with the precut 2 ¼” strips in the 20-yard roll is just enough for the “Small” size. If you buy the 2 ¼” strips in the 25-yard roll, you will have extra (save for the next one!).
Camden Bag Bottoms: One package of precut Camden Bag bottoms. The package has two bottoms, and you need two bottoms for one bag.
Threads: For the machine sewing, you need regular machine sewing thread, which is 50 weight and 2-ply. Use a good quality thread because you will be zigzagging through layers. A variegated thread is a nice choice because it will blend with different fabrics. Plan on a cone, a large spool or several small spools.
For the hand sewing, you will need heavy-duty cotton thread such as Aurifil or Sulky 12 weight. You will use this for final assembly of the pieces into a finished bag.
Handles: You have three options for getting the tubing and interfacing. All get you the same materials. Pick ONE:
1) Purchase 5 yards of plastic tubing (.170 ¼” Polyethylene) and ¾ yard of non-fusible stiff interfacing (Peltex or Craf-tex).
2) OR… Purchase the Aunties Two Pattern Happy Handles Kit, saving yourself a trip to the plumbing section of the hardware store.
3) OR…Purchase the Aunties Two Pattern Camden Bag with Handle Kit.
Buttons: Two or more large decorative buttons.
Fabric: For the strips, you will need 16 strips that are cut 2 ½” wide by 42” long. One regular size Jelly Roll (or Bali Pop) is enough for two Small bags. A small Jelly Roll has enough for one Small bag.
For the handles, binding, and bag bottom, you will need 1 yard of fabric.
You will be doing machine and hand sewing through multiple layers…we recommend that you choose some fabrics with a busy pattern unless your stitching is perfect.
Tools
A sewing machine capable of straight stitching and zigzagging through batting and multiple layers of fabric.
Microtex needle, size 90/14
Denim (jeans) needle, size 110/18
Long pins such as flower-head style
Clips such as Clover Wonder clips (nice to have, but not essential)
Scissors, larger and small
Seam ripper
Rotary cutter (either 45 mm or 60 mm size will work) and blade
Rotary cutting mat. We used a size 18” by 24” and will bring a few to share.
Ruler for use with rotary cutter (6” X 12” or similar). We will bring some to share.
Tape measure at least 42” long
Chalk marking pencil .
Milliner’s needle, size 7 for hand sewing (or similar larger long needle)
Optional: Liquid Stitch or similar permanent fabric glue.
Ironing Board or Mat. We will have several to share.
Iron with Non-Stick Bottom for use with fusible batting. We will have some to share.
You may also want a non-stick sheet to protect the ironing surface. Small irons are perfect.
Where to find Supplies and Tools
1) Your house. You may have some Jelly Rolls (precut strips that are just the length and width you need). Or, you may actually have uncut fabric at your house! You only need to cut 16 strips that are 2 ½” by 42”.
2) Your local quilt shop and/or Joann’s. They will not have all the supplies, but will have a good selection of Jelly Rolls, Bali Pops, thread, and miscellaneous supplies. The small Jelly Rolls at Joann’s are about $15 ( you only need 16 strips). Or save money by splitting a full-sized jelly roll with a friend.
3) Online sellers such as Amazon, Missouri Star Quilt Company, and many Etsy shops carry the pattern (with and without the handle kits), handle kits separately from the pattern, bag bottoms, and lots of Jelly Rolls.
4) A hardware store such as Lowe’s or Home Depot, the plumbing section (for the plastic tubing.
To sign up, email Leslie Hough.
FALL 2024 LECTURE AND WORKSHOP
"CRUMBS"
"CRUMBS"
Teacher: Brita Nelson, The Questioning Quilter
Lecture: "Every Last Crumb, An Adventure in Scrap Quilting"
Date: September 5
Time: 1:00
Location: Ivy Creek Methodist Church
Cost: Free for CAQG members and $10.00 for non-members
Workshop: "Crumbs to Quilts"
Date: September 6
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm, lunch break included
Location: Ivy Creek Methodist Church
Cost: $30.00 for members of CAQG
Note: Class size is limited to 20 people. Interested non-members will be put on a waiting list; if admitted to class, the cost will be $50.00
Registration will begin at the beginning of July. To see detailed descriptions of the lecture and workshop, visit www.questioningquilter.com.
Lecture: "Every Last Crumb, An Adventure in Scrap Quilting"
Date: September 5
Time: 1:00
Location: Ivy Creek Methodist Church
Cost: Free for CAQG members and $10.00 for non-members
Workshop: "Crumbs to Quilts"
Date: September 6
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm, lunch break included
Location: Ivy Creek Methodist Church
Cost: $30.00 for members of CAQG
Note: Class size is limited to 20 people. Interested non-members will be put on a waiting list; if admitted to class, the cost will be $50.00
Registration will begin at the beginning of July. To see detailed descriptions of the lecture and workshop, visit www.questioningquilter.com.
SPRING 2025 LECTURE AND WORKSHOPS
Erin Grogan of Love Sew Modern will be here March 28-29, 2025 for a lecture and two workshops. The first workshop will be "Wearable Art." The second, "Aparrotly It's a Party," will be on piecing curves.
To learn more about Erin, please visit her website www.lovesewmodern.com.
To learn more about Erin, please visit her website www.lovesewmodern.com.
For more information on the Fall or Spring workshops, please contact Valerie Geis.