Amherst
Museum Quilters Guild
34TH Annual Quilting Seminar
September 10
to 13, 2008
Presented by The Amherst Museum Quilters Guild
Sponsored by Amherst Museum
Seminar 2008 will be held at Amherst Museum, on the corner of Tonawanda Creek and New Roads, Amherst. Registration is required. Workshops will begin at 9 AM and end at 4 PM. Please arrive with ample time to pick up your registration material and locate your classroom before starting time. Door prize tickets are included in the workshop fee. We reserve the right to cancel a class if it does not meet minimum attendance requirements.
Teachers: Jodi Barrows, Bonnie Browning, Kathie Currie, Priscilla Kibbee, Gretchen Lang, Bonnie Patterson, Mary Militello, Joyce Morris, Linda Reinagel, Ann Shaw
Vendors: Pine Grove Quilt Shop, Threads
of Time
Please click here for a printable registration form.
A detailed schedule of events and workshops can be found below.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Southern Skies - Jodi Barrows (Class
Code: A)
Increase your sewing skills with this quilt. You will learn strip piecing,
chainsewing pressing and The Square in a Square® technique for Canadian
geese with long thin triangles. We will learn the basic sewing of the systems
with squares and diamonds. See how easy this once difficult design can
be using this amazing technique.
Skill: Intermediate
Requires: Sewing machine
Whacked up 9 Patch - Bonnie Browning (Class
code: B)
Starting with 12" Nine-Patch blocks, we'll whack them up and create
a great design without sewing any little pieces together. Just choose three
color families -- you can use three fabrics or make it scrappy by
choosing several pieces in a color family. Add some solid fabric for
accent and you have a smashing quilt. Come enjoy a day of easy sewing on
a fun project.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
12 Fat Quarters Jacket - Priscilla Kibbee (Class
code: C)
This jacket uses Take 12 Jacket pattern from Rag Merchant and 12
fat quarters. This kimono style jacket will compliment any wardrobe.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Rag Rug - Bonnie Patterson
(Class
code: D)
Bonnie’s crocheted rag rug is a great way to use up fabric you have
fallen out of love with and a relaxing way to spend time. You will create
a rug faster than you think possible.
Skill: All skill levels
Princess and the Pea and True Teacher
Stories, by
Bonnie Browning (Lecture)
Wed. September 10, 7:30 PM. No charge
for Guild members. $4 Museum members, $8 general public.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Prairie Claw - Jodi Barrows (Class
Code E)
This is a great quilt to learn the Square in a Square® system.
Choose any color combination you like, organized colors or scrappy.
It will look wonderful!
The student will learn the basic square construction consisting of
speed piecing, Option1™ and Option3™ flying geese. These
are two of the most valuable triangle units in the system. We will
concentrate on three to five blocks in class.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Windmill Log Cabin with a Twist - Bonnie
Browning (Class
code: F) This Class Is Closed.
Learn the secrets for using a triangle shape to make this terrific
Windmill Quilt. This quilt has been shown at the beginning of the Simply
Quilts program and requested by many viewers. Learn to draw and sew the
triangle and other shaped Log Cabin blocks.
Skill: Beginner +
Requires: Paper piecing, Sewing machine
Basket - Kathie Currie (Class
code: G)
Learn to make a beautiful reed basket that’s perfect for carrying
your quilt project or any type of sewing. The large basket has a
smaller one inside for tools and a special place for threads.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Copy Cat Purse - Joyce Morris (Class
Code H)
In this class you will created a generously-sized shoulder bag that
holds everything. Joyce’s original design bag is quilted and
embellished to reflect your individual style. It has 1 or 2 pockets
on the outside and 6 pockets on the inside.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Friday, September 12, 2008
Moody Blue - Jodi Barrows (Class
Code I)
Increase your quilt piecing skills by learning the Square in a Square® technique!
This system allows you to make any level of quilt top with speed
and accuracy.
You will learn strip piecing, chain sewing, pressing and the basic
square sewing of the system. Rotary cutting tips for professional
blocks and speed piecing are all included.
Skill: Intermediate
Requires: Sewing machine
The Edge Runneth Over - Bonnie Browning (Class
code: J)
Make a sampler of ideas for finishing the edges of your quilts or garments.
From traditional French binding to a variety of piped binding treatments,
Hong Kong edge, and novelty treatments like fuzzy raw edges and fluffy
binding. We'll even try out a raw-edge fused binding that might be perfect
for that next quick project.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Beaded Scissor Holder - Linda Reinagel (Class
code: K)
This is an opportunity to play with beads and have a scissor holder in
one day.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Kits available in class for $17.50
Kinetic Energy - Ann Shaw (Class
Code L)
It only takes nine fabrics to make this quilt with Barbara Persing
and Mary Hoover’s pattern and their easy strata technique.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Ohio Star - Jodi Barrow (Class
code: M)
A beginner can whip up this traditional scrap Ohio Star design so
quick and easy.
You will learn strip piecing, chain sewing, pressing and the basic
square sewing of the Square in a Square® system.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Xquisite Scrap Quilt - Bonnie Browning (Class
code: N)
Taking tips from our forbearers, have fun working with scrap fabrics from
your own collection; this is a project to use up fabric -- do not
buy more. Using squares and triangles, explore color and design possibilities
by fabric and value placement. Enjoy seeing the many designs you can make
with the blocks.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Jelly Roll Quilt -
Gretchen Lang (Class code: O)
Gretchen has found a fun, fast way to use those great “Jelly Rolls.” Learn
how to use the purchased Jelly Roll or fabric from your own collections.
She shows lots of samples of different quilts using the “Magic” 2 ½” x
2 ½” rectangles. Come ready to relax, learn and have fun.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Das Blumen -
Mary Militello (Class code: P)
We all love to see the summer flowers last a little bit longer. Learn what
a strata is, how to construct one, cut it up, assemble your top and then
create your own “blooming garden” with fused appliqué.
Decorative threads enhance the flowers and background. This quilt looks
complicated but minimal seam matching makes it easy enough for a confident
beginner with rotary cutting and sewing skills.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Teachers
Jodi Barrows is a nationally known quilting
teacher, speaker and writer, currently living in the North Texas area.
Over the past twenty years, Jodi has remarkably touched thousands of
quilters throughout the world with her unique method called Square
in a Square?. Her point of view provides the quilter with the freedom
to create most any quilt design with speed and accuracy.
The Square in a Square system is a process that anyone can implement
in most any design. Jodi has written fourteen books (ten of which have
been on the best seller list), produced four tools, two video/DVD's and
five teacher's books. Additionally, she has a pattern book and fabric
line based on a fiction novel she wrote from the 1865 time period entitled
Leaving Riverton.
Jodi has been commissioned to compose quilts for many state and national
organizations as well as working with the Kansas Historical Society.
She has been active in guilds as well as owning several crafting and
sewing related businesses over the years. Jodi was raised in southwest
Kansas, has 2 grown sons, and is married to Steve, her high school sweetheart.
Bonnie is employed (1994 to present) as Executive Show Director at the American Quilter's Society (AQS), Paducah, Kentucky, where she also writes and edits quilting books. She is the author of nine quilting books, published by the AQS. In addition, she is the editor of the AQS Update newsletter, published six times a year. She has won numerous awards with her quilting, including a third place in the Other Techniques category at the 1986 AQS Quilt Show & Contest, Paducah, Kentucky. That quilt, A Little Bit of Candlewicking, is now in the collection of the Museum of the American Quilter's Society (MAQS). Her philosophy in teaching is to choose a small project to teach a technique that can be used by her students in other quilt projects. She was instrumental in starting the popular Quilt Camp for Kids at the Museum of the American Quilter's Society (MAQS), held each July for children from first through seventh grades.
Kathie Currie
Basket-making has been part of Kathie’s life for the past 20 years. She took her first weaving lessons while living in the Kansas City area. She is now affiliated with the Roycrofters-At-Large Association as a Master Roycroft Artisan.
Priscilla Kibbee
Since she lives in a rural area, Priscilla often needs to look elsewhere for inspiration. During her travels she has taught quilting to school children in Nepal, Seminole Patchwork to dressmakers in Thailand and wearable art to quilters in Turkey. When she returns home, she loves to incorporate all her treasures from exotic foreign markets into her classes and clothing.
Gretchen Lang
Gretchen Lang started quilting in the ‘70s. She loves scrap quilts and promises that you will go home inspired to use your own collection. A teacher that does private classes and also teaches at Hartland and Pine Grove quilt shops, she loves to inspire new and old quilters. Living in Lockport, Gretchen is a member and two-time president of Kenan Quilters and the current president of the Clarence Log Cabin Quilters.
Bonnie Patterson
Bonnie has been quilting for 36 years. Both of her parents were quilters as well as her sister. Her grandmother and mother made rag rugs, so she’s the third generation. She has made well over 100. Bonnie lives in Gasport with her husband, Neil, and their dog, Woody. Her other passion is gardening.
Mary Militello
A quilter since 1992, Mary has been working full-time at Sew What? Quilt Shop for several years and has had her own long-arm business since 2003. She has been teaching at many of the local quilt shops and seminars as well as in PA, MA and NC. Mary says she is very fortunate that she is able to combine her love of quilting and work. She loves to hear quilters come back to the store after taking a class and saying, “I just love the way my quilt has turned out!”
Joyce Morris
Thirty year ago, Joyce began her quilting career by finishing an inherited Grandmother’s Flower Garden which was completed and won the Catherine Oles Award in 1994. Joyce has been sewing since she was a teenager. She is a busy quilter, avid gardener, founder of Twin City Quilters Guild, and a member of the Amherst Museum Guild since the 1970s.
Linda Reinagel
Linda began quilting in 1982 at the suggestion of her mom who had recently taken a class. Over the years She has taken many classes starting with traditional and moving into art quilts which have become her primary interest today. Her quilts have been exhibited locally and nationally.
Ann Shaw
After a short stint as an elementary school teacher, Ann found a way to make her love of quilting and her career blend together at Sew What? Quilt Shop in Williamsville. Ann has found great satisfaction in teaching willing adults the irresistible art of quilting.
