WORKSHOP TIDBITS

All workshops for the Greater Houston Quilt Guild are held the third Wednesday of the month following the third Tuesday meeting. However October 2008 the workshop is the fourth Wednesday following the Tuesday meeting. We are tying to schedule some Saturday workshops as well. All workshops are from 9 am until 4 pm located in room 266 unless change is noted. The cost of a workshop is $25 for all day workshops and $15.00 for ½ day workshops. Please date checks the date of the workshop. All checks are deposited until the day of the workshop.

Please arrive a few minutes before 9 am to set up so the instructor can begin promptly at 9 am. Please bring the required supplies from the supply list of the individual instructors along with basic sewing supplies and your machine in good working order.

We break for lunch around noon. You are welcome to have lunch in the church cafeteria or bring a sack lunch and join others in the cafeteria. Lunch cost at the church is from $5.50-8.00. Please bring a bottle water or drink of your choice as long as it has a lid so spills do not happen.

The most important ingredient – Have Fun!

Note: sending a check does not reserve a space for you. You must talk with the workshop chairman to be enrolled in the class.

Workshop policy: Members sign up in advance with the workshop chair. Fee must be paid at sign-up time, but check is not cashed until day of workshop. Refunds are not given unless another person can take your place. Non-members may sign up workshops, but could be bumped from the list should a member enroll. Fee: members - $25, non-members $35

For more information or to register for workshops, please contact: Donella Pyle

Workshops

Wednesday May 21, 2008	Suzanne Marshall Buxom Bird Using tak-Away Applique - 1/2 day Have you ever wondered how to applique a multi-pieced pattern without marking the background or using transparent overlays? This buxom bird will come together perfectly and without effort using the take-away applique method. Ideas for enhancing the block with patchwork will be illustrated and discussed. The patterns for four different birds will be provided. Hand Quilting without A Frame or Hoop - 1/2 day The class will include preparing the quilt for quilting, discussion of battings, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. This particular method is much less stressful on joints and allows more comfortable sitting positions. The class is suitable for beginners as well as for hand quilters who would like to learn a new way to quilt. $25.00 for both or $15.00 for one 1/2 day suzannemarshall@mindspring.com www.suzannequilts.com Supply List
Wednesday June 18, 2008	Melody Crust Borders: The Final Chapter (Featuring Pieced Borders) www.melodycrust.com One day workshop All skill levels - Design Pieced borders add something special! They can change the look of a quilt and add a wonderful finishing touch. Learn to add grace, spontaneity, sophistication, or any effect you desire to your quilt. Solve the mystery of designing and sewing borders to fit your own quilt. Remember that with good planning a pieced border can be less work! (Quilter's Newsletter Magazine No. 262) Supply List
Saturday June 21, 2008	Susan Carter Kid's Camp March
Wednesday July 16, 2008	Nancy Prince Thread Painted Landscapes April, 2008 - $25.00 + $3 for prepainted design My most popular workshop introduces the two thread painting techniques I use. Using my anyone-can-do-it approach, you will learn how simple thread painting is. A zigzag or straight stitch are the only stitches necessary to create amazing thread painted designs. No artistic skill is needed so come join us for a day full of fun. Simple designs have been selected to boost your confidence right away. Additional supplies may be purchased day of workshop www.nancyprince.com Supply List
Wednesday August 20, 2008	Superior Threads Kathy Stubbs Ward "Open Thread Bar" Techniques Workshop (half day) This workshop begins with a one-hour session discussing the dynamics of specialty threads, working with machine tensions and needle selection. This workshop provides students with instruction and hands-on experimentation with specialty threads. We will have a large selection of our threads available for the students to use. This is a rare opportunity for the quilter to experiment with many different threads and have the guidance and assistance of a professional teacher to help with any questions or concerns. This workshop is limited to 15 students. Open Thread Bar - two 1/2 day workshops $15.00 www.superiorthreads.com
Wednesday September 17, 2008	Sally Schneider Skyrockets - (6 hours) Based on the Skyrocket quilt in Savvy Sets for Scrappy Blocks (page 35). In this class, we explore what can happen if you take a traditional block and turn it on point, then add triangles to each side to square it up again. By piecing those triangles, you can get some amazing effects. We'll do freezer paper foundation piecing for the triangles -- not your traditional freezer paper piecing. With this method, you peel the foundation away and use it again, and you never have to sew on paper. The class sample is 9 blocks with fun and easy border, but I'll show you in class how you can make it more contemporary by adding different backgrounds. If you prefer, you can make only 3 blocks for a great table runner or wall quilt. Sewing machine required. Kansas Troubles sign ups June, 2008 - $25,00 www.sallyschneider.com Supply List
Wednesday October 22, 2008	Dilys Fronks Through the Garden Gate July, 2008 - $25.00 + fee dilys.fronks@btinternet.com www.dilysfronks.com
Wednesday November 19,2008	Judy Sisneros Rectangle Pizzazz on Point signups begin August, 2008 - $25.00 www.judysisneros.com