If you're interested in something you don't see here, please let me know. I can design a special workshop or presentation with your group in mind! Please remember to read "Details, Details..." at the end of this listing.

Introduction to String Quilting
All Levels - Half Day

String quilting is a time-honored scrap quilt technique that lets you recycle all those long, skinny "strings" and bits and pieces left over from other projects into colorful, uninhibited patchwork. This introductory class will show some of the simplest variations of this easy scrap technique. Everyone will sew four different string blocks, and learn how to create wonderful, vibrant designs by hand or machine. The class can also be done as a lecture/demo for large groups.

Scraps, Crumbs, Strings & Things
All levels - Sewing Machine Required - Full Day

This is my most popular class! It's the class that every scrapaholic and packrat has been waiting for: the chance to use all those pieces they've been hoarding for years! Students sew several basic string blocks with variations, then learn such scrappy delights as crumb piecing and Crazy Cabin. Everyone goes home with a collection of blocks for their own string quilt. Can also be done in a small format for miniature-quilt lovers.

Cabin Fever
All levels - Half day

Everyone's favorite Log Cabin block gets a new look in this technique with a relaxed, free-form approach, mixing elements of Log Cabin, string quilting, and crazy piecing to create lively, unpredictable patchwork. It's easy and fun!

Little Appliqué Album Quilt
All levels - Full day

Learn the basic techniques of hand appliqué by sewing a small, four block, appliqué album quilt (finished size approximately 15"x15"). The designs, inspired by the friendship quilts of the 19th century, are small, simplified versions of traditional appliqué blocks, with an appliquéd sawtooth border. Techniques covered include cutwork and needleturn appliqué, handling sharp points and deep inside curves, and perfecting the appliqué stitch. by sewing a small, four block, appliqué album quilt (finished size approximately 15"x15").

Appliqué Escapades - The New Album Quilt
(or: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Baltimore)
All levels - Some appliqué experience helpful - Half or full day available

Novelty fabrics combine with classic broderie perse techniques to create traditional album-style blocks with a humorous twist. The basic outlines of classic album quilt designs, such as wreaths, lyres and four-sided symmetrical blocks, will be transformed with novelty fabrics, trims, patches, embroidered details and beaded embellishments.

Quilts With A Sense of Humor
(or, Appliqué on the Far Side)
All levels - Some appliqué experience helpful - Half or full day available

Create a one-of-a-kind humorous mini quilt, or begin a larger piece, based on novelty fabrics. Explore how to convey humor in your work, and get ideas for creating original quilts with non-traditional fabrics.

A Baroque Angel to Appliqué
Intermediate appliqué skills - Full day

Create an elegant angel inspired by the famous angel tree at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. This multi-layered design features elegant fabrics, hand-drawn face, and embellished details. Techniques include needleturn appliqué with unusual fabrics, faces, and embellishments.

Mug Shots! - An Appliqué Friendship Quilt
All levels, especially beginners - Half day

Afraid of hand appliqué? It's much easier than you think! Learn the basics with this simple mug design. Perfect as a beginner project, or as an easy friendship quilt for your guild or sewing circle! See American Quilter, Spring 1993 for photo.

End Of The Day Quilts
All levels - Half day

At the end of the day, traditional craftsmen use up all their leftover materials to make a special piece just for their own enjoyment. Use up all your little scraps and make colorful, scrappy little crazy pieced blocks! It's easy and fun, and you'll have a stack of blocks in no time! Plus, added bonus techniques that use even the tiniest of scraps! (Sewing machines required.)

Details, Details...

Fees are available upon request.

Door-to-door transportation to and from my home (Upper East Side of Manhattan) must be covered. If I'm traveling over two hours from NYC, I prefer to stay overnight, especially the night before a full-day class, or following an evening lecture. I can stay in a hotel or your guest room, as long as I have a private room, my own bath, and a non-smoking environment. Pets are fine, especially cats!

All arrangements must be made in advance, and a contract must be sent as soon as possible in order to confirm a date.

Supply lists and other info will be sent with a signed contract. Pictures are available on request.

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