Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival
Loveland, Colorado
August 19 - 21, 2011

Saturday, August 20, 2011

9:30 am

Stabilizers Made Easy
Presented by Pat Welch, Sulky of America
Stage, FREE
Confused with all the stabilizers out there? Come find out how, what, when and where to use each type. See the newest ones and discover how each type makes your sewing life so much easier.

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Fabric Whisperer
Instructor: Barbara Crawford, Crawford Designs
Class fee: $10
Got a closet full of fabrics you don't know what to do with? This class reveals techniques to manipulate that fabric to texturize it and make it new again. Barbara will demonstrate the world of texture magic to transform the old everyday fabric into a new fashion idea using the sewing machine, steam, even barbed tools. There are two techniques – one to make it completely texturized into shapes and the other that texturizes and creates elasticity in the fabric. You can manipulate anything from cotton, silks to pleather, sweatshirts, old jeans and the list goes on. These techniques will open up a new world for your crafts, fashions and upcycling projects.

It's Free Motion Stitching for Wearable Art
Instructor: Darlene Miller, Clothes For You
Class fee: $10
No lines to follow, no guesswork for the stitches to use. Learn the tips to stitch like the pros to add panache' to your garments and quilts. Enhance a section, embellish a contour or create an overall design all done with the machine you have. We will discuss fabric, battings and techniques to use when you make your masterpiece. Surprise yourself as you learn a new skill.

10:15 am – 1:15 pm

Easy & Fun Feathers of a Different Color
Instructor: Irena Bluhm, Irena Bluhm Designs
Class fee: $50
Kit fee: $18
Hands-on lecture
Students will be introduced to all different styles of feathers commonly used in quilting today first then they will be presented with wide variety of feathers on the cutting edge and learn the quilting design basics. Irena will present beautiful and unique feather selection to choose from. The best thing about them-they are easy to stitch. No backtracking, period.
If you are ready to change your quilting style and wish to impress your customers and the judges, it's time to use Feathers of a different Color! It will be very interesting hands on experience where students will gain confidence, be inspired and encouraged to develop their own style. The workbook is standalone class in of itself.
Kit includes laminated workbook and dry erase pen. Bring drawing pad and pencil or pen. Kit fee will be paid directly to the instructor before class.

Become a Brilliant Binder
Instructor: Debbie Wendt, Wendt Quilting
Hands-on with machines, Limit 20
Class fee: $30
Kit fee: $20
Perfect bindings every time. Learn perfect mitered corners and no fuss, smooth end seams with Debbie's Brilliant Bindings© tool and technique. Instruction also includes steps for making continuous straight-of-grain and bias binding. The final process of stitching the binding to the back will be shown by hand and machine. Binding samples will be made in class to use for future reference along with a completely bound "brag book" incorporating all steps.
Kit includes: Includes all fabric, batting, backing (pre-quilted by Debbie for your convenience), binding, thread, needle, "brag book", cover pattern, Brilliant Bindings© tool and instructions.
Bring scissors and thimble.
Kit fee will be paid directly to instructor before class.

Patch of Poppies
Instructor: Veronica Cox, Bear Thread Designs, Inc.
Class fee: $30
Kit fee: $30
This is a Nancy Murty design.  She designed this wonderful little poppy quilt as a cute wallhanging.  We will use fusible web to complete this project quickly.  We use The Applique Pressing Sheet, light fusible web and Hoffman batiks to complete this stunning quilt.  This is an easy no sew method that will teach you the basics along with quick tips to complete your projects.  Learn why some fabrics are better than others and learn why we use the tools we do to make your raw edge quilts fabulous. 
Kit includes the pattern, all fabrics, fusible web and a mini Applique Pressing sheet.
Kit fee will be paid directly to instructor before class.

10:15 am – 2:15 pm

Full Spectrum Hand Dyed Fabric Class
Instructor: Cindy Lohbeck, Hands On Hand Dyes
Class fee: $40
Kit fee: $100
The Hands On Hand Dyes dye kit gives you all of the tools, fabric, dye, chemicals and instructions that you will need to make beautiful hand dyed fabrics in just a few hours. With this fast, fun and affordable dye method, you will learn to mix color and create your own full spectrum, color wheel pallet. You also learn to create a light, medium and dark value of each of those 12 colors. You will dye 36 fat quarters (9 yards) in four hours. The fabric that is included in your kit is high quality cotton, perfect to use for your upcoming classes. Choose from three Color Collections: Gardens, Playgrounds, or Mountains.
Your Hands On Hand Dyes kit contains 9 yards of high quality "pfd" fabric, dye and chemicals, dye tubs, measuring spoons and cups, mixing jars, dust mask, gloves and dyers detergent. Students bring craft scissors (not good ones), pen (for notes), two 23 ¼" x 17" x 6" (28 qt) tubs and lids (They cost apx. $5 from discount stores.), two clear sheet protectors (optional, to protect instructions sheets). Wear art and paint clothes as well as comfortable shoes.
Please email Cindy directly in advance to choose your Color Collection. While there will be extras, it is helpful to have a good idea in advance. She can be reached at arteeest@yahoo.com.
Kit fee will be paid directly to the instructor before class.

10:30 am

Machine Quilting and Beginning Thread Play
Presented by Torie Anderson, J&M Vac & Sew
Stage, FREE
From the basics and how to quickly advance to begininning thread play. We will discuss all kinds of machine quilting.

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Intro To Square in a Square
Instructor: Paula Doll, Paula Doll Square in a Square
Class fee: $10
The Square in a Square system is a fast and accurate way to make fantastic quilts without ever having to cut or sew triangles. Within the system are 39 different triangle units or options. Using these options, you can make half square triangles four at a time, flying geese two at a time, 60 degree diamond triangle units and much more. The resulting points are sharp, lie very flat and are easy to achieve. The technique provides the quilter with the ability to construct increasing complex patterns. This cutting system is so simple and accurate that quilters everywhere will be producing more quilts and enjoying it more! Come relax for a few minutes and let your mind consider the possibilities as you see how easily results are achieved!

Needles, Threads & Stabilizers
Instructor: Pat Welch, Sulky of America
Class fee: $10
Take the confusion out of which stabilizer to use when and with what. Learn to keep those threads from causing you breakage and frustration.

12:30 pm

Patterns For Your Wearable Art
Presented by Darlene Miller, Clothes For You
Stage, FREE
Learn how to select the correct style for your garment patterns that will guarantee every creative item will be an art piece that will be comfortable to wear and look good on you. With this basic information you can create a one-of-a-kind wardrobe of "art to wear" and be proud to wear it.

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Silk Ribbon Rose
Instructor: Helen Gibb, Helen Gibb Ribbonwork
Class fee: $10
Kit fee: $15
Using 2 ½" wide silk ribbons you will learn to make a stunning rose with leaves. Helen guarantees you'll finish the project in class. Bring scissors. Kit fee will be paid directly to the instructor before class.

12:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Thread Embroidery Sampler
Instructor: Sherrill Lewis, Bead Ranch!
Class fee: $30
Kit fee: $25
You like hand embroidery but your stitches look wonky? Well, wobble no more! Using garden-variety stencils creatively, Sherrill will show you how to mark your fabric to make near-perfect stitches, which makes you a happier stitcher. Stitches include chevron, herringbone, cretan, fly, and more. Kit (required) includes template, fabric, pearl cotton, needles, and instructions. Beginner/intermediate. Kit fee will be paid directly to the instructor before class.

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

My Mistake – Your Takes
Stage, FREE
Presented by Sheila Cheatham, SNIP & PINS
Mistakes are opportunities to take home new knowledge. We will talk about machine embroidery hooping, stabilizers, hoop templates, and needles. We will discuss some of the challenges of machine embroidery and offer some advice on threads. This class is for the beginner machine embroiderer, but everyone is welcome.

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Home Tweet Home
Instructor: Veronica Cox, Bear Thread Designs, Inc.
Class fee: $30
Kit fee: $30
Home Tweet Home is a McKenna Ryan design. She designed these wonderful little birdhouses to be used a one for a cute little wallhanging or to make all 9 and and put into a larger quilt.  We will use fusible web to complete this project quickly. We use The Applique Pressing Sheet, light fusible web and Hoffman batiks to complete this stunning quilt.  This is an easy no sew method that will teach you the basics along with quick tips to complete your projects.  Learn why some fabrics are better than others and learn why we use the tools we do to make your raw edge quilts fabulous. 
Kit includes the pattern, all fabrics, fusible web and a mini Applique Pressing sheet.
Kit fee will be paid directly to the instructor before class.

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Before	After

Tired of Sloppy Joes & Willie Wonka Sweatshirts?
What About The Ba-Donka-Donks? Learn How to Create a Fitted Jacket & Lose 5-10 Pounds in an Afternoon!
Instructor: Barbara Crawford, Crawford Designs
Hands-on with sewing machines, Limit 20
Class fee: $30
Kit fee: $45
You'll learn to draft your own pattern pieces to modify a frumpy sweatshirt! We will go from sloppy joes to Trim n' Fit in an afternoon, creating fitted shoulders, zipper fronts, stand up collars, set in pockets and of course curve appeal for a shape that compliments your figure. In the process we will shave off a few pounds! Putting in a separating laser mirror zipper is easier than you think. You will also be working with wire mesh and/or rhinestones to create a truly contemporary classic fit, with a little bling! Kit fee will be paid directly to instructor before class.

2 pm – 3 pm

I Want A Pattern That Fits
Instructor: Darlene Miller, Clothes For You
Class fee: $10
Want to understand why your favorite clothing is your favorite, why you have difficulty getting some garments to fit and why you do not feel comfortable in some of your clothing you have made? These questions are answered when you learn how important it is to select a pattern that matches your body shape. With this understanding you will be able to select patterns that fit your beautifully.

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Beginning Thread Play And Machine Quilting
Instructor: Torie Anderson, J & M Vac & Sew
Class fee: $20 Kit fee optional
In this class Torie will be demonstrating an easy way to learn and practice thread play while improving and learning free motion quilting at the same time. She will have kits and patterns and threads available for purchase. Prices starting at $5. Cash preferred.

2 pm – 5 pm

Blocks, Borders, Sashings With Little or No Marking
Instructor: Irena Bluhm, Irena Bluhm Designs
Class fee: $50
Kit fee: $18
Hands-on design drawing
Learn how to create perfectly matching designs for blocks, borders and sashings treatments. This hands-on experience should give you enough confidence in handling just about any quilting challenge after you acquire the knowledge and understanding of the basic design concept.
If you are tired of looking for the most appropriate designs to match your quilt theme, just create your own quilting designs on as needed basis. Most designs would not require any marking. You will learn how to handle both design possibilities so you won't feel challenged with any quilting job. After Irena breaks down the entire process into some easy to follow steps, the rest will be falling in place.
Kit includes laminated workbook and dry erase pen
Please bring drawing pad and pencil or pen. Kit fee will be paid directly to the instructor before class.

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