Please join us as we celebrate the 36th annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival.

The Merchants Mall will feature everything for quilt, fiber, wearable & textile artists, and home sewers. In addition, MAQF will present the finest collection of quilt, garment, and fiber art exhibitions including quilt and wearable art prize money competitions. Rounding out the event will be workshops and lectures presented by leading instructors along with demonstrations throughout the Merchants Mall.

JENNIFER AMOR
VA056 - Moondreams Purse
Half-Day Workshop - $50
1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Splashes of 10 dreamy batik colors swirl around this 12” x 13” compact shoulder bag. Easy to sew, the bag features a zipper top, two inside pockets and a single padded strap. The beautiful colors swoop across the front and back. Quilting shows off the narrow bias lines between bands of color. Learn the piecing technique in class, finish the bag at home.
All Levels

Students to Provide
10 batik strips, 2 ½ ” wide x 44” long (sample uses 2 navy, 3 purple – dark/medium/light, 2 medium turquoise/purple and 3 light turquoise)
FQ contrasting accent batik for bias swirls
3/8 yard fabric for lining (44 x 13 ½” )
5/8 yard fleece or foam style batting
Notions: 14” zipper, 1 yard freezer paper, sewing and quilting thread, fine tip black permanent marking pen, chalk fabric marker
18-24” quilting ruler (such as Omnigrid)
18” or larger mat and rotary cutter
Sewing thread to blend with fabric color or grey
Sewing machine and spare needles
General supplies: scissors, flower-head long pins, small hand towel plus 2 pressing cloths, stitch ripper, small piece of masking tape
Optional fabric kits are available in class: Blues or Browns - $20 (batik strips, fat quarter for bias and lining)
Sewing Machine Required

BOBBIE BERGQUIST
VA001 - Three Ways to Do Quilt as You Go in Small Spaces
Half-Day Workshop - $45
1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Are your quilt blocks different sizes? Do your quilt tops shift? Do you have trouble finding a flat surface large enough and at a comfortable height to baste your quilt layers together? Discover how to prepare and assemble quilt blocks, see all your seams. No guesswork here! You can measure the bottom, middle, and top of your quilt and they will all measure the same. There will also be a 1/4-inch line to cut, which will also square your quilt.
Add binding and you have a perfect quilt. All Levels

Required class kit, $25 payable to the instructor in class, includes 3 sets of printed directions for all three techniques, and an instructional USB. Email Bobbie at [email protected] with any questions regarding this class or class supplies. Also available in class (optional) a 14" Quilters Rule Ruler, $19.70.

Students to Provide
Sewing machine in good working order.
Participants should bring pen/pencil/chalk that can be seen on your fabric, scissors, thread to match, ruler (this should be at least 13” long and have numbers on the top and bottom of the ruler (it cannot be a square ruler), needle & thread, cutting mat & cutter, iron & pressing mat. All techniques will be taught in class.
You will use the fabric below for the basic technique QAYG-001.

Students Advance Prep: the fabric listed below. Press 2-inch strips into 1-inch strips by folding in from both sides. Raw edges should meet in the middle of the back of these strips with folds on both edges. The 2 1/2" strips are for binding. Do not confuse the sashing (2”) and binding (2 ½”).
Fabric requirement for QAYG-001 Quilt as You Go with Sashing; Pattern supply list for 4 each 7-inch finished blocks:
4 each 8" x 8" fabric for top
4 each 11" x 11" fabric for backing
4 each 11: x 11: batting
2 strips 2" x 10" for sashing (press into 1" strips by folding both sides with raw edge meeting in the middle)
1 strip 2" x 20" for sashing (press into 1" strips by folding both sides with raw edge meeting in the middle)
2 strips 2-1/2" x WOF Binding
No borders are used in the class sample.
The other fabric requirements to do the 2nd & 3rd techniques are listed below. They are optional. Time limitations will prevent us from making these in class. You will learn how to do them at home. They are a modification of the 1st technique. QAYG-003 Quilt As You Go Pre-Quilted Blocks
12” Finished Blocks

Pattern Supply List:
2 each pre-quilted block (13” x 13” unfinished size) which includes batting & backing.
1 each 13” x 2 ½” strips of fabric matching backing fabric.
Sashing cut the desired width and length of the blocks (optional)
1 strip 2” x 13" for sashing (press into 1” strips by folding both sides with raw edge meeting in the middle)
QAYG-004 How to make a Two-Sided Quilt Using Quilt As

You Go Supply List:
2 pre-quilted blocks that measure minimum 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Pre-cut strips of batting that measure 3” wide; 2 @ 4 ½” x 3”
Pre-cut strips of fabric that measure 2 ½” wide (Color #1) - 2 @ 4 ½” x 2 ½” Pre-cut strips of fabric that measure 2 ½” wide (Color #2) - 2 @ 4 ½” x 2 ½
4 Pre-cut strips of sashing measuring: (Color #3) - 2 @ 2” x 10” of white folded over to create two folds on either side for sashing front and back (press into 1” strips by folding both sides with raw edge meeting in the middle)
Sewing Machine Required

RACHEL DERSTINE
VA004 - Keep It Simple, but Pack a Punch
Full-Day Workshop - $90
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Learn the secrets to creating beautifully simple but compelling quilts. We will discuss color, values, and design concepts keeping in mind that "simple" often makes a more powerful statement than "busy." This class will teach improv curved piecing. Some simple fusing and couching may be added. Bring your hand-dyed, commercial prints, silks, and batiks. Gradients (ombres) are especially effective for this type of quilt. We will cut and piece our quilts. Quilting and facing will be demonstrated and discussed. All Levels

Students to Provide

Fabric - Choose simple solid fabrics, gradients, ombres, or hand dyes in your favorite colors. We will be making a quilt approximately 25” x 36”. One yard of gradient (ombre) will work or you may use two half yards of coordinating fabrics for the background. 5-7 fat eighths of various colors, and textures for pieced rectangles. Think of value and be sure to add fabrics in related colors of several values.

Sewing Machine - Please have your sewing machine in good working order and set up before class. Also, have your manual available. Your machine must have zig-zag capability and know how to raise and lower the feed dogs.

Zig-Zag presser foot, also a cording foot or braiding foot for couching is good to have. I like the Bernina #21 but any open-toe zig-zag foot will work. Fabric scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, small iron, and ironing surface.

Optional - If you will be couching: Any yarn which coordinates or contrasts with your fabrics in 3 or 4 colors. Thickness does not matter as we will double or triple the thin yarn. I like to use Madeira Supertwist (available in class, $12) as my top thread. You may use your preferred thread in the bobbin.

Fusible - Optional:
Mistyfuse (available in class, $10) or fusible of your choice. Single Cone Thread Stand
Large Starbucks Straw, masking tape to tape it to the top of your machine. This is to help feed your yarnStabilizer – any sew in stabilizer. I use Pellon 806 Stitch ‘n Tear.

Sewing Machine Required

CYNTHIA ENGLAND
VA007 - Mr. Frosty
Full-Day Workshop - $100
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Learn Cynthia England's innovative piecing technique while creating this cute snowman - one of her easiest designs and a great introduction to the Picture Piecing technique! Not a foundation technique; no paper to pick out and sewing right sides together. Lots of tricks and organizational tips. All Levels
Required class kit, $44 payable to the instructor in class, includes the pattern, all fabric needed for the 26" x 31" wall hanging top including borders and binding. Backing and batting not included.

Students to Provide

Sewing machine & accessories. Just straight line sewing. Patchwork 1/4" foot, no flange.
Light to medium gray thread
Personal sewing supplies - seam ripper, pins, etc. Scissors - we will be cutting paper and fabric
Tray - this is for laying out and organizing the individual pieces, no bigger than 11 x 16. Don't go out and buy this.
Approximately 10 sandwich sized ziplocked baggies to separate sections.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email. There are instructional videos online, so if you aren't clear on any of the supplies you can check there - www.englanddesign.com.
There is NO homework. Looking forward to seeing you in class! We are going to have FUN!

Sewing Machine Required
 
GYLEEN FITZGERALD
VA010 - Trash to Treasure Pineapples
Full-Day Workshop - $110
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Okay isn’t it time to clear the clutter in your life? What about using up all those bits and pieces stuff in nooks, crannies and boxes? Better? Let’s make an old fashion favorite pineapple quilt with a new and contemporary twist; sewn with perfection and totally random; and without paper piecing! This workshop turns trash to a treasured one of a kind pineapple quilt. All Levels Required class kit, $40 payable to the instructor in class, includes Trash to Treasure Pineapple Book and Pineapple Tool.

Students to Provide

Fabric Requirements:
1½” strips cut from scraps (lots of them)
1¼ yard of solid or semi-solid fabric, cut 3-4 strips 1½” by width of fabric
1¼ yard or more fabric that you believe is stunning for the border and center squares.

Sewing machine with manual;
¼” foot without edge guide (if possible);
(2) thread colors, 1 for top and 1 for bobbin that is visible on the wrong side of fabric;
seam ripper;
thread snips;
rotary cutter, ruler and mat;
extension cord;
straight pins;
finger pressing tool;
and batting to use as a design wall (optional).
Also, a chair pad or booster is handy.
Sewing Machine Required

DEBORAH GANSBERGER
Advanced Foundation Piecing
Full-Day Workshop - $95
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
This class will concentrate on the finer points of foundation piecing; accentuating accuracy and detail. Speed-cutting techniques will be discussed along with ideas for organizing a project and the workspace to be the most efficient. Students will leave this class with the knowledge and confidence to tackle any foundation/paper piecing project. Intermediate - Advanced Levels

Required class kit, $15 payable to the instructor in class, includes the pattern, foundations, and straight edge.

Students to Provide

Background Fabric 1 yard
Fabric A (Smallest Star Points - 1/8 yard Fabric B (Star Points) - 1/8 yard
Fabric C Light - 1/4 yard Fabric C Dark - 1/4 yard Fabric D Light - 1/4 yard Fabric D Dark - 1/4 yard Fabric E Light - 1/3 yard
Fabric E Dark - 1/3 yard

Sewing Machine
Add-A-Quarter Ruler (6”) (Available to purchase in class, 6" - $7; 12" -$11)
Rotary Cutter & Mat Iron & Mat
Pins
12” acrylic ruler
Sewing Machine Required

DAVID OWEN HASTINGS
VA015 - Inspired by Architecture
Full-Day Workshop - $135
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
David will guide you through a creative process for designing your own modern abstract quilts, taking inspiration from architectural photos to develop dynamic and unique quilt designs.

MONUMENTAL INSPIRATION WITH UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
Working from photos of architectural elements, David will guide you through the steps to design a mini modern fabric quilt… inspired by architecture! You will learn the quilt-as-you-go method, sewing the top pieces, batting and backing simultaneously. You’ll then add texture and complexity with David’s unique approach to walking foot machine quilting where the quilting lines become a major design element. Learn to connect multiple quilted units with a great gusset join technique, then add a simple face binding for a modern finish.

A PDF materials and supplies list will be emailed in advance.

WORKSHOP DETAILS
Experiment with different elemental geometric shapes, including gentle curves
Explore spare, simple compositions for a modern look
Think about figure and ground
Consider the sewing lines as a key design element
Select 1-2 photos, and break them down into elemental shapes with tracing paper and pencil
Assess which compositions work well, and choose one to translate into fabric
Discuss color and value choices and decide on a palette
Map out pieces for one composition
Label and cut out cardboard pattern pieces, or cut pieces improv style
Audition colors and placement
Translate pattern pieces into fabric, leaving a generous amount of extra fabric for seam allowances
Build composition with the quilt-as-you-go method, trying out multiple fabrics, stepping back to assess the effect of each
Add texture and surface design with layered walking foot quilting motifs
Watch demos of facing a quilt for a modern look and joining finished quilt blocks with a great gusset join technique (2 handouts will be provided)
A complete PDF supply list with architectural photos will be emailed to each participant. Class sizes are limited to ensure one-on-one time. This is an all-levels workshop. You should be comfortable using your sewing machine, and it should be in good working order. Basic knowledge of walking foot quilting is helpful, but not necessary. I look forward to sharing and sewing with you!
For more about David, please visit www.davidowenhastings.com or follow @davidowenhastings on Instagram.

Students to Provide
3 photos of architecture that you like: Please have color hard copies of the images you like best, we may cut them up. Think about simple, graphic images: detail shots work well. You may use the photos included in the provided PDF if you prefer.
6–8 solid neutral fabrics: fat quarters work well. Choose solid quilting cotton in black, tan, grey, and white. Neutrals only. Very subtle textures are OK but no strong prints, please. You do not need to match the colors in your photos.
3–4 solid accent fabrics: small scraps of solid accent fabrics. Choose strong, bright, modern colors. Subtle textures are OK.
3 pieces of backing fabric: cut into 14" x 14" squares. A dark quilting cotton (like black or grey) with an open weave works great. Have extra fabric if you’d like to try facing your mini quilt.
3 pieces of cotton quilt batting: cut into 13" x 13" squares.
Cotton sewing thread for piecing in a neutral color, like medium grey. I prefer 50 wt. thread.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
Home sewing machine with walking foot
Rotary cutter with a fresh blade
Utility knife or X-Acto knife
Scissors for paper and fabric shears
Seam ripper (just in case!)
Pins
Cutting mat
Quilting ruler
Add-A-Quarter ruler (optional)
Chalk pencils and/or Chaco Liner
Black Sharpie and a pencil with an eraser
Paper for sketching: copy paper will work, cut into quarters
2 sheets of white copy paper + a stapler
Tracing paper: 14" x 17" size or a 15" roll of baking parchment paper works, too
12" x 12" thin cardboard for pattern making: a flattened cereal box or file folder is perfect for this, but any thin cardboard that you can cut easily with scissors or a utility knife will work. Tape together smaller pieces if needed to make a 12" x 12" square.
Smartphone with camera or digital camera to take photos as you work

Sewing Machine Required
 
BETH HELFTER
VA018 - Carpenter’s Apprentice Using Accordion Sewn HSTs
Full-Day Workshop - $95
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
If you haven’t tried the Accordion Sewn HSTs™ method of making scrappy half square triangles without a match and with no waste, now is your chance! It’s incredibly fun and addicting, but it doesn’t just make cool little accordions – once you cut them apart, your quilts are well on the way to completion! This workshop takes the Accordion Sewn HSTs technique and ups the ante just a bit as we sew all the HSTs needed for The Carpenter’s Apprentice pattern by EvaPaige Quilt Designs ALMOST at once, keeping it all scrappy ad with no waste! Once you’ve learned the technique and seen firsthand how it creates this pattern in no time, you’ll want to adapt this HST sewing method to more quilts. Confident Beginner

Intermediate - Advanced Level
Required class kit, $12 payable to the instructor in class, includes the Carpenter’s Apprentice pattern.

Students to Provide
Carpenter’s Apprentice pattern - available in class or on my website. Carpenter's Apprentice pattern – EvaPaige Quilt Designs (evapaigequilts.com) Use code CACLASS at checkout to get $12 workshop rate.
12 fat eighths or similar size of FIRST color family
12 fat eighths or similar size of a SECOND color family
1 1/2 yards background fabric (Thought – some of the most striking finished quilts use unexpected backgrounds!)
Thread for piecing - if you can, please have one spool each of the color families you chose as your print colors (for example, if I was using red and green as my prints, I would bring a red and a green)
Rotary cutter and small mat
Safety pin, one small
pencil
Fabric Scissors
Basic Sewing Supplies
Sewing machine with standard quarter inch foot (NO FLANGE) and instruction book
Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers – optional, and also available in class or on my website. If you own this tool, though, bring them!
If not using Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers, bring your favorite tool for trimming half square triangles up to 6”

Sewing Machine Required
 
JOYCE HUGHES
VA021 - Monarch with Mexican Sunflower Panel - Dimensional Thread Painting
Full-Day Workshop - $80
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, Februry 27
Learn the basics of Dimension Thread Painting and Embellishment on this beautiful exclusive printed photo panel. We will cover the step-by-step process of Dimensional Thread Painting - using zig-zag and straight stitching. See the fabric come to life as you sew and layer the threads on top of your design; adding shading, highlighting, texture and definition. You will use thread as the medium to sew with different types of threads and color combinations. Learn the strategic placement of threads to enhance the overall appearance of the panel, giving it a three-dimensional look and feel.

All Levels

Required class kit, $60 payable to the instructor in class, includes a digitally printed panel and 14 threads for top and bobbins.

Students to Provide
PRIOR TO CLASS - PLEASE KNOW HOW TO DROP YOUR FEED DOGS, ATTACH CORRECT FOOT, AND THE CORRECT SETTINGS ON
THE MACHINE TO DO FREE MOTION QUILTING. Testing your machine before class for Free Motion Quilting is very helpful!
MACHINE in Good working order, cleaned and oiled. Please bring your manual to help with machine problems that may happen in class. Free motion foot/ Darning foot (Machine and foot must be able to do zig-zag).

Supplies:
Extra EMPTY bobbins, minimum 4 Small Scissors to cut threads
Practice quilt sandwich, approx. 12" x 12"
Cotton Backing and Batting (I use Warm N Natural- NO Polyester) cut to – 17” x 20”           Needles- Topstitch #90/14 (Janome machine use Purple Needle Pigma Pen- Black; size .08
*** If you like to use gloves, table sliders, etc for Free Motion Quilting, Please bring to class!

Sewing Machine Required

MARJAN KLUEPFEL
VA024 - Landscape Art Quilts
Full-Day Workshop - $85
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Learn to create a gallery-ready landscape art quilt. Our landscape is so beautiful and inspiring. Use one of my patterns (choice of Blue Ridge Mountains, Mountain Creek, Lake Tahoe, Golden Hills, Golden Gate Bridge, Coastal Cliffs, Yosemite Falls, or Mount Shasta). You will learn many techniques: fused applique, free-motion machine quilting, embellishing with Angelina fiber and textile foil, bobbin drawing, and how to mount your quilt on stretched canvas for a professional gallery look. If you prefer to make your own landscape instead of using my pattern, please bring a large piece of paper (20” x 24”) in addition to the supplies listed below. You can view my landscapes on my website: www.marjankluepfel.com
Confident Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced Levels
Required class kit, $10 payable to the instructor in class, includes landscape pattern of your choice. Also available in class (optional) hand-dyed fabric, $25/yard.

Students to Provide
Fabric pieces (fat quarters or larger), some prints that remind you of rocks, grass, water, sky, etc. preferably batiks and/or hand-dyes. Hand- dyed fabric will be for sale during the workshop, $25/yard.
2 yds of fusible web (with paper backing) such as Wonder Under (Pellon 805) or Steam-a-Seam.
1/2 yard of batting
1/2 yard of backing fabric
Sewing supplies including scissors, pins, machine embroidery threads, and a Teflon pressing sheet.
A travel iron and light box are optional but very handy.
Rotary cutter and board
Sharpie and pencil.
Sewing machine (optional, but recommended) in good working order with a free-motion or darning foot.

Sewing Machine Optional

ROBERTA MORGAN
VA030 - Beaded Embroidery
Half-Day WS - $65
9 am - 12 pm, Thursday, February 27
Beaded embroidery is a type of needlework that uses a needle and thread to stitch beads to a fabric base. This form of embellishment will enhance your work, whether it be a quilt, wall hanging, jewelry, or clothing. The finished piece will be beautiful, fun, and satisfying to make. No previous beading or embroidery experience is needed. You can make a unique brooch (pin), bracelet, or neckpiece using a focal bead surrounded by smaller beads in this class. You'll find using your creativity and beading techniques in your work so exciting you won't want to stop! All you need to bring to class is your creativity and enthusiasm. All class materials are supplied for a $20 fee. All Levels

Required class kit, $20 payable to the instructor in class, includes all class materials. Students do not need to bring anything to class.

CARLY MUL
VA031 - Freestyle Color Collage
Full-Day Workshop - $100
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
This class is an advanced class for color collage. Students will learn not only how to make lines in color, but also how to connect them by blending fabrics. It's a way to learn how to work with colors using the collage technique. The class is very open and unrestricted as there is no specific pattern or design to follow. The flow of the colors will create a pattern. During the class, students will work on their layout. No sewing machine is needed. I will guide every student in person and offer instructions how to finish at home. The result is an abstract art quilt. This is meant to be a wall-hanging on its own, or become part of a wall-hanging. All Levels

Required class kit, $15 payable to the instructor, includes one yard of Lite Steam a Seam 2 and Pattern ease. I want to make sure everyone has the correct fusible as others won't work. Pattern ease will become your workspace and stays in the final wall-hanging.

Students to Provide
As you will need many, many fabrics for this kind of collage and only a certain amount can be brought to class, select a colorway first that matches your stash. Select EITHER warm or cool colorway. Warm: mix of browns, yellows, oranges, corals, pinks, reds, red purples. Cool: mix of blacks, greys, blues, greens, teals and aquas, blue purple. Bring in your colorway of choice AT LEAST 150 scraps. These scraps can be anywhere between .5 and 5" and in any style of fabric, with the exception of solids. Solids will not work. You can mix batiks, reproduction, modern, traditional fabric in any random value. The more variety the better: don't try to match colors in advance. Don’t bring a charmpack, as you will have way too many fabrics in the same style. Bring big and small scale prints, multicolored and blender fabrics, really anything with, if possible, all colors of your colorway represented.

Sharp small scissors. Karen K Buckley no 5 (the blue one) is great for this class, but others may work as well. These scissors will be used to cut your scraps in even smaller pieces.
(3–optional) A small bag for your trash will come in handy.

JULIA LARINA - QUILTOFF
VA033 - Beginner's ABCs
Half-Day Workshop - $80
9 am - 12 pm, Thursday, February 27
A special hands-on class for the very beginners! Learn the basics of free-motion on the longarm. You will feel much more confident and inspired to develop new skills after Julia's lecture and hands-on experience.

You will learn:
Basic skills for successful quilting
Simple shapes that will build your skill base (a peek into bubbles, feathers, etc)
Controlling shape, size, and uniformity of the elements
Movement and connection of the elements
What to quilt and how to choose the right pattern for any quilt ...and much more!

Beginner - Confident Beginner - Intermediate Level Two students/longarm machine.

Required class kit, $25 payable to the instructor in class, includes fabric for top and back, batting, thread, and a small straight quilting ruler.

Students to Provide
Pencil and a notebook for taking notes, doodling, and sketching
Small scissors or snips
Marking pen (water soluble preferred)
Please email any questions to [email protected] I look forward to meeting you!

Longarm machines provided by Innova

JULIA LARINA - QUILTOFF
VA034 - Amazing Crosshatching: Tradition & Transformation Half-Day Workshop - $80
1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Learn the art of creating and embellishing traditional crosshatchings to transform them into stunning, eye-catching designs. In this class, you'll discover how to use free motion and ruler quilting techniques to add texture, depth, and dimension to your quilts. From subtle shading to bold, graphic patterns, you'll master the skills to bring your imagination to life! All Levels

Two students/longarm machine.

Required class kit, $25 payable to the instructor in class, includes fabric for top and back, batting, thread, and a small straight quilting ruler.

Students to Provide
Pencil and a notebook for taking notes, doodling, and sketching
Small scissors or snips
Marking pen (water soluble preferred)
Please email any questions to [email protected] I look forward to meeting you!

Longarm machines provided by Innova
 
PATRICIA E SIMONS
VA040 - Harnessing the Power of the Chain Template/Ruler
Half-Day Workshop - $60
9 am - 12 pm, Thursday, February 27
Do you like using templates/rulers to create chain designs on your quilts but would like some variety? Would you like to learn how a simple chain design can become a “Wow” design quickly and easily? Learn the two types of chain templates and how they create different designs. See how Chain designs can be used to create stunning block designs. Let Patricia show you how to harness the power of the chain template/ruler to create designs you didn’t know were possible. Contact [email protected] with any questions. All Levels

Required class templates, cost payable to the instructor in class, 1/8” templates (2): $24.00; 3/16” templates (2): $30.00; ¼” templates (2): $37.00.

Students to Provide Machine requirements:
Your machine MUST have the appropriate ruler foot for your machine and be in good working order.
Your machine should have a flat table or flat large surface to support fabric sandwiches and templates/rulers. Please have the same weight thread for both bobbin and spool. Please pick a thread your machine “likes”.

Supplies needed:
6-10 fabric sandwiches approximately 14”- 18” square (please do not pin baste sandwiches nor use thick batting). Using plain fabrics will let you see the quilting patterns better than “busy” fabrics
Contrasting thread to the top layer of your fabric sandwiches so you can see your quilt design
Fabric marking pen or tool
8 point stencil grid OR rulers for marking guidelines (there will be 3-4 for use in class by all)

Supplies suggested but not necessary:
A slider to use on the machine table (Supreme Slider, Sew Slip, Glider, etc.) Quilting Gloves (only if you find them helpful with machine quilting)
Notebook or artbook for notes or drawings (colored pencils might be nice, but not necessary)
Sewing Machine Required
 
DAVID SIROTA
VA042 - Crossed Canoes
Full-Day Workshop - $85
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Paper piecing can be a quilter's challenge. There are so many ways to get it wrong, right? Wrong! I've taken the mystery out of paper piecing by making it easy to do and much faster and more efficient. But you'll have to be the judge of that. The actual "Crossed Canoes" block is quite simple. But the quilt top assembly needs to be precise. This quilt isn't just about the paper piecing, since all the blocks are identical except for color. The fun part is putting the blocks together. We'll be using a different method for precision where TWELVE pieces of fabric come together into a single point. So let's go canoeing. The project size is 44" x 44" without borders. So, let's go canoeing! All Levels
Required class kit, $5 payable to the instructor in class, includes pattern and printed materials.

Students to Provide
-- Your pre-cut HSTs and your pre-cut strips.
-- Pins, and just in case, a seam ripper
-- Rotary cutter (with a new blade) and ruler - 6"x12" works fine
-- Invisible Scotch Tape (any brand)
-- Pencil or pen for taking notes
-- A Hand Needle (embroidery, cotton darning) if it has a sharp point and a long eye
-- Small cutting mat 9" x 12" is fine
-- Highlighter (Pink, green, blue, orange, but NOT yellow)
-- Add-A-Quarter ruler (the longer the better)
-- Paper and fabric scissors
-- Something in which to collect your scraps
-- Oral B Pro-Health Comfort Plus Floss or any ribbon floss

FABRIC AND CUTTING SPECS:
Using two colors or fabrics highlight the impact of this pattern and makes learning the pattern much easier. High contrast fabrics really makes your quilt sing. Let’s not go overboard (pun intended) with lots of colors and patterns. Sometimes less IS more. Just pick two.

Each block measures 5-1/2" square, unfinished Start with 1-1/2 yards of each fabric.

First, cut your strips. You'll repeat the process for each of your two fabrics. Please bring the strips to class. Cut four 6" strips and two 7" strips from each fabric and bring them to class.

Before class:
Cut two 3-1/2" strips from each fabric.
Cut each strip into sixteen 3-1/2" squares.
Cut the squares in half diagonally to end up with thirty-two HSTs in each color/fabric. Bring those to class.

Patterns and all printed materials will be provided.
Janome sewing machines and accessories provided by Tidewater Sew-Vac and Janome.

JOYCE TENG
VA045 - Fabric Inking 101
Half-Day Workshop - $45
1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
TSC Stencils Meet Tsukineko Ink!
Join us for Joyce's latest adventure on her 20-year journey through the enchanting world of Tsukineko Ink! In this session, she'll briefly overview some techniques and introduce three exciting ways to use stencils: traditional dabbing, vibrant color mixing with shaving cream, and using Fabrico Markers for coloring. In addition, she’ll present her innovative new method for creating custom shades with the Fantastic Brush, paired with metallic or white ink. You’ll be inspired by the stunning results you can achieve with these fresh approaches! These new skills will elevate your ability to craft unique patterns and fabrics for your quilts and other artistic projects.

All Levels

Required class kit, $30 payable to the instructor in class, includes an assortment of fabric blocks and lace; (2) sizes Fatastix tips; Water brush pen; Lg and small daubers; Ink droppers; Tidy tray; Squeegee; one API ink; one Fabrico Marker; TSC DESIGN stencil.

Students to Provide Masking tape or painter tape; Paper towel;
Barbasol foam shaving cream;
Three 2 Oz CLEAR spray bottles with one-third of 70% or 90% rubbing alcohol; Brown lunch paper bag;
Cotton Fabrics - 6 pieces of 6" square white and 6 pieces of 6" square white printed; 6 pieces of 6" square black/white printed two pieces of 3"x22" white printed; 2 pieces 13"x 13" white.
2 or 3 pieces of 10" x10" UGLY fabrics that are a challenge to use.
CLOTHES HANGER WITH CLIPS (HOLDS FABRIC IN THE AIR WHILE SPRAYING)

Optional - Apron, sleeve protector; Scissors; your own Tsukineko All Purpose Fabric Inks, and coloring tools, like sponge daubers, fantastic foam tips, or art sponges.

All supplies are available in Joyce's booth - fabric inks, fiber art supplies, brushes & sponges, and stencils.

If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing the whole ink set, or the whole fabric marker set, with a discount, please call the teacher at 713-664-9943 before 01/31/2025.

CHRISTA WATSON
If you are taking a workshop with sponsor-provided BERNINA sewing machines, you must use the sponsor-provided machine and may not bring your own machine. A portion of these
workshops may contain sewing machine product information.
VA047 - Walking Foot Quilting Bootcamp
Full-Day Workshop - $135
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Are you tired of stitching in the ditch? Learn to utilize the power of your walking foot (or dual feed) to stitch “near” the ditch instead! It’s much faster and easier, yielding results that are very forgiving and more fun to stitch! Students will be empowered to embrace the beauty of imperfection as they learn to quilt their own quilts. See how a simple straight stitch or machine decorative stitch can yield so many different possibilities. Students will also learn how to prep their quilts along with best practices for successful walking foot style quilting. All Levels

Students to Provide

Required: How do I Quilt It? book by Christa Watson
Please purchase ahead of time at: www.shop.ChristaQuilts.com
Recommended: 99 Machine Quilting Designs book by Christa Watson
Available as PDF only at: www.etsy.com/shop/ChristaQuilts
12 practice quilt sandwiches consisting of two large squares of solid or tonal colored fabric with batting in between; I recommend at least 10” for the top square, 11” for the batting, and 11” or more for the bottom square of each sandwich. Basting is not necessary for small samples.
Thread to match your fabrics. I recommend 100% cotton, 50 weight.
Thread snips
Machine quilting gloves: see www.shop.ChristaQuilts.com for Christa’s favorite brand
Fabric marking tool and small acrylic ruler (1-3” x 6-12”), or painters tape
See www.shop.ChristaQuilts.com for Christa’s recommended crease marker
Sketchbook and pen or pencil for note taking and design sketching
Bring your "can-do" attitude as this will be "sew" much fun!

BERNINA sewing machines and accessories provided by BERNINA of America and A Different Touch.

If you are taking a workshop with sponsor-provided BERNINA sewing machines, you must use the sponsor-provided machine and may not bring your own machine. A portion of these workshops may contain sewing machine product information.

PAT YAMIN
VA052 - Full Day Mystery Class
Full-Day Workshop - $90
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 27
Join Pat Yamin for a day of fun, sewing, lots of laughs, and the chance to meet new quilting pals. Since most of us dislike having to select and coordinate the fabric, do the rotary cutting and read instructions, Pat's pre-cut laser kits are the easiest and quickest way to create a Mystery Quilt. She will be there to explain directions and diagrams and will provide clues for each step along the way. The pattern is a mystery until the final clue is revealed. The block was designed by Pat who had all the laser cutting done with the 1/4" seam allowances.

Excess triangle points have already been eliminated. The end result will be great memories and a 48" x 60" quilt. This is the perfect class for everyone - you, your family, and your friends - so be sure to invite them to come with you for our all day quilting class! Beginner Level

Required class kit, $90 payable to the instructor in class, includes a complete laser cut quilt kit with diagrams and instructions for a 48" x 60" quilt.

Students to Provide

Sewing Machine, with cord and user manual
¼” foot for sewing machine
Neutral color thread
Small Scissors or Thread Snips
Seam Ripper

Sewing Machine Required

CHRISTA WATSON
Meet & Greet and Christa Watson's Thursday 4:30 pm Lecture are included with the $25.00 pre-registration fee. For non-registered participants (general admission wristband holders), the ticket cost is $20.00 to attend both Christa's lecture and Meet & Greet.

VALEC102 - How Do I Quilt It? Secrets for Domestic Machine Quilting Success
4:30 pm, Thursday, February 27
Learn the secrets for domestic machine-quilting success which include: adequate basting, choosing the right thread colors, thinking about how to divide and conquer each task, and learning how to create rich texture with little to no marking of the quilt.

Christa will also discuss the importance of making a quilting plan, so you can figure out the best path around the quilt with the fewest stops and starts. Once you see how easy and carefree her methods can be, you’ll feel empowered to quilt your own quilts!

MEET & GREET
Thursday, February 27
Immediately following Lecture 102 (Approx. 5:30 pm)

Join us on Thursday, February 27, at 4:30 pm, for an entertaining lecture by Christa Watson, followed by a special Meet & Greet (approximately 5:30 pm) with the faculty! First, be inspired by Christa's lecture, How do I Quilt It? Secrets for Domestic Machine Quilting Success. Afterward, enjoy lively conversation with the festival’s faculty. Bring projects to share and your quilting questions. It’s all fun and quilting at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival!

*The Meet & Greet and Christa Watson's Thursday 4:30 pm Lecture are included with the $25.00 pre-registration fee. For non-registered participants (general admission wristband holders), the ticket cost is $20.00 to attend both Christa's lecture and Meet & Greet.