Tel: 800-343-8671
Teaching Schedule
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall
Madison, WI
Date / Time: Thursday (9/5) and Friday (9/6) 4:15pm-5:00pm
Class:
Got Templates! Now What Do I Do With Them???!!!
Do you have a drawer full of templates/rulers and have no idea how to use them? Did you buy a template/ruler and then forgot why? Want to learn how to move templates/rulers to get fabulous designs? Learn four (4) techniques for moving templates/rulers, which can be used with any quilting method, including hand, domestic, and longarm. Put those templates to use to release your creativity
Stage Presentation - Free
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall
Madison, WI
Date / Time: Thursday (9/5) or Friday (9/6) or Saturday (9/7) 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Class:
Templates/Rulers and Machine Quilting 101
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.
1 hour lecture
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall
Madison, WI
Date / Time: Thursday (9/5) or Friday (9/6) or Saturday (9/7) 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. ALL LEVELS. Pfaff is supplying the machines for this class. Quilter's Rule will supply the templates for use IN CLASS. All you need is Thread and Fabric Sandwiches. Sign up now for the day you prefer: https://quiltshow.com/schedule/
Sit and Sew Workshop
Bigsby's Sewing Center
Bigsby's Sewing Center
Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Date / Time: September 12th, 2024
Class:
Template Mania Teardrops and Trees
It’s Template Mania time! Let’s play with the Nested Teardrops template and the Tree template. The Nested Teardrop makes gorgeous block design. The border designs are fun and quite easy. Calling the modern quilter, there are some fabulous designs available as well. The tree template will make the iconic Evergreen tree outline. Let’s make some lovely tree borders. Then we’ll play with the Tree to make block designs that look like snowflakes. And when we are done with that, we will learn how to make lovely spirograph-like designs. Come join me in all the fun! Please contact patricia@quiltersrule.com with any questions.
BYOM - Bring Your Own Machine
TLC Quilting
TLC Quilting
Janesville, Wisconsin
Date / Time: October 5th, 2024
Class:
Template Mania - Teardrops and Trees
It’s Template Mania time! Let’s play with the Nested Teardrops template and the Tree template. The Nested Teardrop makes gorgeous block design. The border designs are fun and quite easy. Calling the modern quilter, there are some fabulous designs available as well. The tree template will make the iconic Evergreen tree outline. Let’s make some lovely tree borders. Then we’ll play with the Tree to make block designs that look like snowflakes. And when we are done with that, we will learn how to make lovely spirograph-like designs. Come join me in all the fun! Please contact patricia@quiltersrule.com with any questions.
BYOM - Bring Your Own Machine or Rent a longarm
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.
Class Descriptions
Unlocking Your Creativity
Patricia's Signature Class
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).
New Lecture! Yes You Can Create a Quilting Design
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
Do-It-Yourself Designs... Really!
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!
The Wonderful World of Quilter's Rule
Crosshatching – Not Just for Straight Lines
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.
The Making of our Rulers, Mats and Templates
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.
Templates (Rulers) and Machine Quilting Primer
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.
Have Template? Will Fill!
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.
Rockin' Around the Block
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.