My classes

  • All classes are machine stitched
  • The techniques used in each quilt are slightly different, depending on the design
  • The techniques are not difficult, if you can cut out and sew, you can make these quilts.
  • Click here to see detail photos of these quilts

Picasso Stylepicasso

  • Using fusible techniques, you will “create” a new fabric.
    Then you will cut the new fabric into shapes to make the design.
    Back the shapes with black (or a colour of your choice), and stitch the quilt using straight line stitching.

This can be a no sew class, relax and enjoy the creative process and complete the quilting at home, quilting takes approximately one hour.
This project is suitable for all levels of experience, two day class.

picasso-style-2
65 x 68 cm (25 x 27”)

Flower CollageFlowerCollage

  • Using the scraps from other projects, an easy and fun class.
    Scraps of fabric are trapped under tulle and flowers are fused and stitched.
    Quilting is easy and your quilt will be unique.

This project is suitable for all levels of experience, two day class
Approximately 45 x 50 cm (18” x 20”)

 

 

Pot of Pansiespot_of_pansies2 pot_of_pansies1

  • Two different colour schemes for you to try. You might have another colour scheme in mind. Gorgeous antique pink pansies in a golden bowl… or dark red in a black bowl. Machine appliqué using fusible web.

This is a one or two day class, suitable for everyone.
62 x 70 cm (24” x 28”)

 

 

Medieval Journeys

MedievalJourney1

  • This quilt marks a departure from my flower quilts.
    Scraps of organza, silk, velvet, gold Lame and gold net are combined to create an antique look inspired by medieval book covers.
    You will be able to use your special fabrics to create a piece which is unique to you. I used some silk and velvet, but mainly cotton fabric with organza, cord, purchased trims and some gold lame’.
    The techniques used are quite simple, with spectacular results! Everyone can make this quilt.

48 x 65 cm (18” x 25”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

SurfaceEdgedFlowers

Surface Edged Flowers

  • Create a rich embellished surface, with use of special fabrics such as silk and satin, and beading and lots of machine stitching with metallic threads.
    The flowers and leaves “float” on a previously quilted surface.
    See also the other quilt in this section for a more modern twist.
    You will be able to choose between these two quilt styles in your class.
    You will not complete a whole quilt in this class but will learn the techniques used. Your quilt will be unique!

This project is suitable for all levels of experience, two day class.

48 x 65 cm (18” x 25”)

Surface Edged Flowers, Modern

SurfaceEdgedFlowersModern

  • This is another version of Surface Edged Flowers. As you can see this one uses ric rac braid as edging and trim. You could also use other purchased trims.
    The flowers and leaves “float” on a previously quilted surface.
    You will not complete a whole quilt in this class but will learn the techniques used.
    You could use a whole cloth background. You will also be given directions for the pieced background.

This project is suitable for all levels of experience, two day class
60 x 100 cm (24” x 39”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

rambler_roseRambler Rose

  • Using bright fabrics and a whole cloth background, you will quickly achieve a lovely wall hanging.
    The quilt is made using fusible techniques.
    The simple quilting, done with the walking foot, also acts as the stitching on the appliqué, eliminating the need to stitch around each piece.
    This could be a no sewing class, relax and enjoy the creative process and complete the quilting at home.

Suitable for everyone, this could be a one day class, and could also be a two day class.
81 x 50 cm (20”x 32”)

 

 

bambooBamboo

  • I created this quilt in response to many request for a quilt featuring bamboo, and inspired by my quilt “A Touch of the Orient” which you can see on my gallery page here.

This is a two day class and suitable for everyone
80 x 115 cm (30” x 45”)

 

 

 

 

 

BugsBugs

  • The fun part of this quilt is the bugs!  The wings of the dragonfly and bees are made using Solvy water soluble stabilizer, and beautiful metallic threads.
    You can have a peaceful time after class, hand stitching beads to the
    centres of your dandelions.

This class is suitable for all levels of quilters.
This is a one or two day class
75 x 87 cm (29” x 34”)

 

 

PondLifePond Life

  • The background is pieced; however you may prefer to use just two fabrics with a horizon line towards the top of the piece.  The bugs’ wings are made with Solvy water soluble stabilizer, and metallic thread.
    This class is suitable for all levels of quilters.

This is a one or two day class
70 x 86 cm (28” x 34”)