Tel: 800-343-8671
TLC Quilting
Janesville, Wisconsin
Date / Time: Saturday March 23, 2024 11-3
Class:
Template Mania II
Are you ready to take the next step with more complex designs from simple templates? You've learned the basics of template movement. You've done a basic block design and a basic border design. Now learn how to take curved templates to create designs; see the fabulous designs ovals can create: and let's try crosshatching with waves too! And just because, let's try out a multi-curve tool - The Bird Bracket Chain! No artistic talent needed!
Supply list available from TLC Quilting when you sign up
Bring Your Own Machine or Rent a Longarm
Bigsby's Sewing Center
Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Date / Time: Monday March 25th, 2024
Class:
Template Mania II
Are you ready to take the next step with more complex designs from simple templates? You've learned the basics of template movement. You've done a basic block design and a basic border design. Now learn how to take curved templates to create designs; see the fabulous designs ovals can create: and let's try crosshatching with waves too! No artistic talent needed!
BYOM - Bring Your Own Machine
Lebanon Valley Expo & Fairgrounds
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Date / Time: Friday 04/12/24 9am-12pm
Class:
The Amazing World of Circles and Ovals
Ever wonder what to do with those Circle or Oval Machine Quilting templates/rulers? Many instructors recommend circles for a first template, but WHY? Join Patricia as she shows you how to create block designs, border designs, and so much more. Discover the amazing versatility of circles and ovals as well as the bounty of designs to be created. Learn techniques to move templates/rulers to create stunning yet simple designs. Learn how to make your own waves. Find out the difference between working on the inside vs. working on the outside. Learn tips for using a portion of the circle or oval to create designs. Please contact patricia@QuiltersRule.com with any questions.
Hands on class - Templates provided by Quilter's Rule, Machines provided by Bernina
Lebanon Valley Expo & Fairgrounds
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Date / Time: Wednesday 04-10-24 9am - 12pm
Class:
Harnessing the Power of the Chain
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 variations. 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. Contact Patricia@QuiltersRule.com with any questions.
Hands on class - Templates provided by Quilter's Rule, Machines provided by Bernina
Lebanon Valley Expo & Fairgrounds
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Date / Time: Saturday 04/13/24 10:30am - 11:30am
Class:
Dancing with Rulers
Are you ready to quilt your UFOs using templates? You’ve got the “ruler foot”, but you don’t understand how to use the templates with the foot. Perhaps you keep saying “tomorrow”. No worries! Come learn four basic movement techniques to create a wealth of designs. Watch simple shapes create fascinating designs. Easy Peasy! Great for all quilters and designers. Come Dancing with me…even if you have two left feet!
Lecture class
Lebanon Valley Expo & Fairgrounds
Lebanon, Pennsylvannia
Date / Time: Wednesday 04/10/24 2:30pm-3:30pm
Class:
Templates & Machine Quilting - a Primer Course
Are you ready to take the next step beyond stitching in the ditch and meandering with your home machine? Perhaps you have heard of a particular foot you can put on your home machine to use templates when quilting? Or perhaps you have a mid- or long-arm machine and you want to try using templates? Learn the basics of machine quilting with templates (aka rulers). Find out: Why templates are made out of different thicknesses; Strategies for getting really small or getting points. Get the facts and knowledge before you leap into the exciting world of templates and all the possibilities available.
Lecture class
Patricia is a traveling teacher! If you want Patricia to teach at your guild or show, contact her at patricia@quiltersrule.com or call 800-343-8671.
Ever dream of being able to create your own quilting designs? Are you convinced the Artistic fairy bypassed you when she was handing out talent? Join Patricia as she shows you how to move templates to create stunning designs that look complicated, but are in reality the simplest of shapes. She will teach you four techniques for moving templates. These techniques can be used by all, regardless of your method of quilting (hand, domestic machine, long-, mid-, or short-arm machine). How to transfer the design to your quilt using a variety of methods will be discussed. Join Patricia in learning how to release the creativity inside you. You’ve got a wonderful design, but, oh my, it has some rather large open spots. You need something, but what? How about a fill? Oh no, I’m not creative... I don’t do freehand... ACKKK! Solution – grab a template. Create your own creative fill! Learn how to use templates to fill a space with a variety of different looks all by using different templates. Included in the discussion will be non-traditional Crosshatching. No artistic talent needed! All quilters welcome regardless of method of quilting (hand, domestic machine, long-, mid-, or short-arm machine).
Ever dream of being able to create your own quilting designs? Are you convinced the Artistic fairy bypassed you when she was handing out talent? Join Patricia as she shows you how to move templates to create stunning designs that look complicated, but are in reality the simplest of shapes. Block Designs, Border Designs, Creative Fill, and Non-Traditional Crosshatching will be discussed. These techniques can be used by all, regardless of your method of quilting (hand, domestic machine, long-, mid-, or short-arm machine). How to get the design to your quilt will be discussed
Wouldn't it be nice to be the creator of a design that people ohhed and ahhed over? Explore the creative possibilities templates open for those of us who cannot draw. No artistic talent needed! Hands on drawing class where you will be doing the drawing yourself!
Are you ready to take the next step beyond straight crosshatching? Curved Crosshatching adds elegance to any quilt. Anything can be crosshatched…not all crosshatch works in all quilts, but with the information learned, you will open a whole new door to your creative juices. All quilters welcome.
A slideshow presentation showing how we make our rulers, mats, and templates. Approximately 45 minutes with question and answers. If you have a guild or group that you host, We would love to present to them.
Do you have a home machine and are ready to step beyond stitching in the ditch and meandering? Perhaps you have heard of a particular foot you can put on your home machine to use templates when quilting? Or perhaps you have a mid- or long-arm machine and you want try using templates? Learn the basics of machine quilting with templates (aka rulers). Find out: Why templates are made out of different thicknesses; Strategies for getting really small or getting points. Get the facts and knowledge before you leap into the exciting world of templates and all the possibilities.
Your wonderful design has some rather large open spots. How about a fill? But I’m not creative! Solution –A template. Learn how to use templates to fill a space with a variety of different looks all by using different templates. No artistic talent needed! All quilters welcome.
Tired of standard quilting designs? Looking for different block quilting designs you create? Would you like to have a design that creates continuity throughout your quilt yet is not the same design in each block? From complex designs for plain blocks, to simple designs complex pieced blocks, this class will use templates create quilting designs for blocks. No artistic talent needed. All quilters (hand, home machine, long-, mid-, or short-arm machine) welcome.