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Workshops - Most workshops can be tailor-made to your choice of time period upon request. Longer workshops include more in depth treatment of the subject, including
finishing techniques, with an opportunity for more student work under teacher direction. Supply lists will be provided for each workshop. All workshops are adaptable to all
skill levels. For contract and fee information, Click here.
finishing techniques, with an opportunity for more student work under teacher direction. Supply lists will be provided for each workshop. All workshops are adaptable to all
skill levels. For contract and fee information, Click here.
Dot To Dot -- 1 Day Class
This charming little quilt is one of Nancy's most popular designs. Class time begins with using strip piecing techniques to make the patchwork blocks. Then we'll
shift our focus to easy invisible machine appliqué techniques. You'll receive tips for sewing accurate patchwork and all aspects of invisible machine appliqué.
Learn how to use your sewing machine to achieve finished appliqués that look hand stitched. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 59" x 59".
This charming little quilt is one of Nancy's most popular designs. Class time begins with using strip piecing techniques to make the patchwork blocks. Then we'll
shift our focus to easy invisible machine appliqué techniques. You'll receive tips for sewing accurate patchwork and all aspects of invisible machine appliqué.
Learn how to use your sewing machine to achieve finished appliqués that look hand stitched. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 59" x 59".
Dancing Dots - 1 Day Class
Nancy loves making traditional quilts - with a new twist. In this class, Nancy will share her 'Curvelliqué' appliqué techniques using plastic templates and spray
starch for flawless appliqué results. Class will encompass all aspects of invisible machine appliqué including template and pattern piece preparation, tips for
laying out perfectly placed designs, and step-by-step instruction for using your sewing machine to achieve finished appliqués that truly look hand stitched.
Pattern included for each student. Quilt shown in American Patchwork & Quilting, June 2010. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 69" x 79".
Nancy loves making traditional quilts - with a new twist. In this class, Nancy will share her 'Curvelliqué' appliqué techniques using plastic templates and spray
starch for flawless appliqué results. Class will encompass all aspects of invisible machine appliqué including template and pattern piece preparation, tips for
laying out perfectly placed designs, and step-by-step instruction for using your sewing machine to achieve finished appliqués that truly look hand stitched.
Pattern included for each student. Quilt shown in American Patchwork & Quilting, June 2010. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 69" x 79".
Electric Quilt Design Software -
Nancy designs all of her quilts using this versatile and user-friendly software program. Laptop and projector are used for the workshops so everyone
can see and follow along. One hour lecture is available, click on Lectures for more information.
Workshops: 3 hours
Beginning Electric Quilt: In this class, students will learn the basics of EQ. How to use drawing tools, libraries, and various worktables will all be covered.
Laptop computers for each student are encouraged.
Advanced Block Drawing: Discover the sophisticated drawing tools in EQ to create unique designs. Requires basic EQ knowledge. Laptop computers for
each student are encouraged.
Design Quilts Workshop: 1 day or 2 day
Explore designing quilts using a variety of settings. You'll learn how to apply a variety of border and sashing styles to create amazing quilts. Students will
gain confidence in designing quilts in this fun and informative setting. Requires basic EQ knowledge. Laptop computers for each student are
encouraged, but not mandatory.
Nancy designs all of her quilts using this versatile and user-friendly software program. Laptop and projector are used for the workshops so everyone
can see and follow along. One hour lecture is available, click on Lectures for more information.
Workshops: 3 hours
Beginning Electric Quilt: In this class, students will learn the basics of EQ. How to use drawing tools, libraries, and various worktables will all be covered.
Laptop computers for each student are encouraged.
Advanced Block Drawing: Discover the sophisticated drawing tools in EQ to create unique designs. Requires basic EQ knowledge. Laptop computers for
each student are encouraged.
Design Quilts Workshop: 1 day or 2 day
Explore designing quilts using a variety of settings. You'll learn how to apply a variety of border and sashing styles to create amazing quilts. Students will
gain confidence in designing quilts in this fun and informative setting. Requires basic EQ knowledge. Laptop computers for each student are
encouraged, but not mandatory.
Bloomin' Propellers -- 1/2 Day Class
In this fun class, Nancy will show you how to make your quilts jump off the page with this whimsical wall hanging. Class will encompass all aspects of 'Curvelliqué'
appliqué techniques, including template and pattern piece preparation, tips for laying out designs, and step-by-step instruction for using your sewing machine to
achieve finished appliqués that truly look hand stitched. The clever use of rick rack adds dimension to this block from the 1930s. The new techniques you'll learn
will become part of your quilt design repertoire. Featured in Quilter's Newsletter magazine, April/May 2011 - Easy Lessons. Pattern included for each student.
Quilt size: 32" x 32".
In this fun class, Nancy will show you how to make your quilts jump off the page with this whimsical wall hanging. Class will encompass all aspects of 'Curvelliqué'
appliqué techniques, including template and pattern piece preparation, tips for laying out designs, and step-by-step instruction for using your sewing machine to
achieve finished appliqués that truly look hand stitched. The clever use of rick rack adds dimension to this block from the 1930s. The new techniques you'll learn
will become part of your quilt design repertoire. Featured in Quilter's Newsletter magazine, April/May 2011 - Easy Lessons. Pattern included for each student.
Quilt size: 32" x 32".
Tropical Beauty (block only) -- 1/2 Day Class
Explore easy fusible appliqué techniques and learn how to choose the correct fusible web for any project. Class will encompass all aspects of fusible appliqué,
including template and pattern piece preparation, tips for laying out perfectly centered designs, and perfect bias stems. Pattern will include ideas for turning your
appliqué block into a quilt. Pattern included for each student.
Explore easy fusible appliqué techniques and learn how to choose the correct fusible web for any project. Class will encompass all aspects of fusible appliqué,
including template and pattern piece preparation, tips for laying out perfectly centered designs, and perfect bias stems. Pattern will include ideas for turning your
appliqué block into a quilt. Pattern included for each student.
Pineapple Salsa -- 1/2 Day Class
Create a dynamic design with this off-center Pineapple block, while learning all the tricks of foundation paper piecing. In this fast-pace class, all aspects of
foundation paper piecing will be covered, including how to measure, cut, and correctly position the right fabric piece. This is a great class for mastering
foundation paper piecing! Pattern included for each student. Quilt size: 74" x 74".
Create a dynamic design with this off-center Pineapple block, while learning all the tricks of foundation paper piecing. In this fast-pace class, all aspects of
foundation paper piecing will be covered, including how to measure, cut, and correctly position the right fabric piece. This is a great class for mastering
foundation paper piecing! Pattern included for each student. Quilt size: 74" x 74".
Nancy offers a trunk show lecture for your quilt guild or group. For lecture information, click on LECTURES. For contract and fee information, Click here.
Sewing machine required. For machine appliqué: machine needs to be able to sew a blanket stitch or blind hem stitch; embroidery foot required.
Summer Heat -- 1 Day Class
Create a stunning quilt with perfect points using paper-pieced techniques. Class will encompass all aspects of foundation paper piecing, including how to
measure, cut, and correctly position the right fabric piece, how to paper piece efficiently and accurately, assembly line piecing, and accurately joining units.
Students will have plenty of hands-on sewing time to master the techniques. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 64" x 64". Based on Kaleidoscope
Paper Piecing book.
Create a stunning quilt with perfect points using paper-pieced techniques. Class will encompass all aspects of foundation paper piecing, including how to
measure, cut, and correctly position the right fabric piece, how to paper piece efficiently and accurately, assembly line piecing, and accurately joining units.
Students will have plenty of hands-on sewing time to master the techniques. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 64" x 64". Based on Kaleidoscope
Paper Piecing book.
Click to see Optional colors!
| Supply List updated Mar. 2012 |
| EQ Class Evaluation: (The class) was much better than reading a book. I feel more confident and plan on using EQ a lot more than I did. Nancy is very knowledgeable. Thanks for having her as a teacher. |
Knockout Roses (block only) -- 1/2 Day Class
Layer and fuse a floral appliqué without bulk or stiffness. Learn how to use various fusible products to create blocks with circles, stems and sharp points.
Nancy instructions will have you confidently completing your block even if you haven't machine appliquéd before. Pattern included for each student.
Layer and fuse a floral appliqué without bulk or stiffness. Learn how to use various fusible products to create blocks with circles, stems and sharp points.
Nancy instructions will have you confidently completing your block even if you haven't machine appliquéd before. Pattern included for each student.
Round About -- 1 Day Class
This fun quilt is easier to make than it looks. Class time begins with tips for sewing accurate patchwork blocks using strip piecing techniques. Then we'll shift our
focus to easy invisible machine appliqué techniques. Discover how surprisingly simple it is to sew perfect curves using turned-edge appliqué techniques. Pattern
included for each student. Finished size: 64" x 64".
This fun quilt is easier to make than it looks. Class time begins with tips for sewing accurate patchwork blocks using strip piecing techniques. Then we'll shift our
focus to easy invisible machine appliqué techniques. Discover how surprisingly simple it is to sew perfect curves using turned-edge appliqué techniques. Pattern
included for each student. Finished size: 64" x 64".
Fan Dance -- 1 Day Class
Not your Grandmother's Fan–this quilt has attitude. Learn how to make these fun fan blocks using invisible machine appliqué for a soft appliqué design. No
curved piecing required. Relax and have fun in this information packed class. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 55" x 64". Quilt shown in Fons &
Porter's Love of Quilting magazine, March/April 2012.
Not your Grandmother's Fan–this quilt has attitude. Learn how to make these fun fan blocks using invisible machine appliqué for a soft appliqué design. No
curved piecing required. Relax and have fun in this information packed class. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 55" x 64". Quilt shown in Fons &
Porter's Love of Quilting magazine, March/April 2012.
Batik Magic -- 1/2 Day Class
You'll enjoy making this eye-catching quilt. The blocks are a breeze to make with Nancy's quick and easy piecing techniques, include tips for sewing accurate
blocks and choosing fabrics. This stash busting quilt is perfect for fat quarters or precut strips and would be great in any two complimentary colors. Pattern
included for each student. Finished size: 60" x 72". Quilt shown in Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine, May/June 2011.
You'll enjoy making this eye-catching quilt. The blocks are a breeze to make with Nancy's quick and easy piecing techniques, include tips for sewing accurate
blocks and choosing fabrics. This stash busting quilt is perfect for fat quarters or precut strips and would be great in any two complimentary colors. Pattern
included for each student. Finished size: 60" x 72". Quilt shown in Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine, May/June 2011.
Supply list provided, sewing machine required. For machine appliqué: machine needs to be able to sew a blanket stitch or blind hem stitch; embroidery foot required.
Supply list provided, sewing machine required. For machine appliqué: machine needs to be able to sew a blanket stitch or blind hem stitch; embroidery foot required.
Supply list provided, sewing machine required. For machine appliqué: machine needs to be able to sew a blanket stitch or blind hem stitch; embroidery foot required.
Supply list provided, sewing machine required. For machine appliqué: machine needs to be able to sew a blanket stitch or blind hem stitch; embroidery foot required.