Quilting Workshops              



"Japanese Vintage Silk Scarf"            3 Hours            Kit:  $15.00

With scarves an absolute rage, let's create a Japanese vintage crazy pieced scarf!  Several design ideas are included in the pattern along with Sashiko Quilting instructions.  The kit includes the pattern, foundation and vintage silk kimono pieces to create a unique scarf in a choice of colors.  You just bring a sewing machine and a variety of threads.




~NEW~  "Sizzling Circle Papaya Mon"            3 Hours            Pattern:  $10.00

Circles are a truly amazing shape, basic yet so full of possibilities!  Most of the time we avoid circles in quilting like the plague due to their bias edges.  That's what makes this a fabulous technique...No bias edges!  It's a Quilt-As-You-Go style of pattern.  The circles are finished quite quickly and the you decide to hand or machine appliqué.




"Kimono Sleeve Scroll"            3 Hours            Kit:  $20.00

Working with silk can be a bit challenging at times.  We'll be using a stabilizer & backing to tame the wild silk.  The finished scroll is 12"W x 26"L, including the hanging sleeve.  The design may be hand or machine appliquéd.  The kit includes the pattern and a coordinated pair of vintage kimono sleeves in a choice of general colors.  Note:  Kits are shipped in advance to prepare for workshop.




"Lounge Lizard Pants"            3 Hours            Pattern:  $8.00

The Lounge Lizard Pants are based upon a rectangle and are quite quick and fun to create.  The leg may be tapered to remove extra width or left as a palazzo pant.  Make a coordinating pant for your favorite quilted jacket or in flannel for around the house.  The pants have a drawstring waist and sizes 0 (XSm) - 5 (2X) are included in the pattern.




"Jackets That Fit Your Style"            6 Hours            Pattern  $10.00

    "Asian Inspiration" - Basic - using a large scale fabric for the sleeves
            Supply List
    "Keystone" -Intermediate - 5 different piecing techniques in the design
            Supply List

The jacket pattern we will be using is based upon the rectangle, so the construction is straight seam piecing.  Each participant will design and create a jacket that fits their own unique size and flair, from sedate to elaborate!  A foundation of muslin or flannel is used for the design process, which becomes the jacket and allows the jacket to drape softly.  The goal is to make a jacket that fits your style.  Sample jackets of each size will be available for fitting and design purposes and we can adjust each pattern for various cup sizes.  Sizes 0 (XSm) - 5 (2X) are included in each pattern.            

                                                     Choose one style of jacket  for the workshop!




"Fiber Art Jacket"            2 Days - 8 Hours             Pattern:  $10.00
                                            Weekend/Retreat

First 4 Hours:  We'll begin with a short discussion on using quilting fabrics in Wearables and how to fool the eye using fabric placement to remove inches.  We'll also quickly discuss making the foundation templates larger to accommodate quilting and piecing techniques and then we'll move on quickly to the jacket.

Second 4 Hours:  Finish any piecing and trim the foundations to your specific size, create the lining and construction the jacket.  We'll discuss edge treatments and you choose how whether to use binding  or create a "bagged" jacket (stitched and turned right side out)  We'll end our day with a Fashion Show of your wonderful new Jackets!




                                    EGA & Hand Needle Artist Workshops




"Truly Basic Hand Appliqué 101 for the Needle Artist"    3 Hours

This is a very basic hand appliqué workshop for the Needle Artist.  You are already family with stitching but the nuances of hand appliqué may have alluded you.  We will look at several methods of hand appliqué and you will decide which method you are comfortable with.  The main focus of the workshop will be perfecting the stitch and threads and tools that can help give your appliqué a "more polished" look.




"Wool or Tapestry Needle Tuffet"            3 Hours            Kit:  $20.00

The Needle Tuffet is a quick & easy to make pincushion and pattern weight sewing accessory this is packed full of charm and elegance.  The kit includes everything you need to make the Needle Tuffet except for various sized hand sewing needles.  The filling is ground walnut hull which is moisture resistant and mold proof.  Choice of fabric and colors will be available at the workshop.



"Petite Pineapple Penny Rug"            3 Hours             Pattern:  $7.00

The Pineapple Penny Rug is a petite wool rug that would look charming on an end table or sideboard.  The blanket stitches an enchanting edge finish that is quite easy to master and the couched thread technique adds a bit of extra dimension.  Righties & Lefties are welcome and a stitch guide is included in the pattern.





Fees:

3 Hour Workshop:        $150.00 + travel expenses, meals and lodging
6 Hour Workshop:        $300.00 + travel expenses, meals and lodging
8 Hour Workshop:        $400.00 + travel expenses, meals and lodging





                                     Copyright 2006-2008    Golden Thyme Designs    Lacey J. Hill