VCQ Programs

Did you enjoy the coloring book trend a few years ago? With a little planning, you can turn basic shapes into quilting that looks complicated, with a big “wow” factor – no embroidery or computer needed! If you can quilt an “L” or a “c” shape, you can create a beautiful mandala. In this class, you will learn how to design and quilt beautiful mandala motifs, walking through the process of how to 1) design a mandala 2) prepare your quilt top for quilting (including marking) and 3) how to free motion quilt the mandala. You don’t have to be a perfect quilter to make this technique work… the design is forgiving of wobbles in your free motion quilting. It is easier than it looks. As this is a technique class, the final ‘product’ is ultimately knowledge, but you can turn your class sandwiches into projects like a pillow case or use as a block in a future quilt! Participants will go home with handouts of extra designs to try.

More About the Instructor: Ashley Bandy

Hand sewing, applique, reverse applique, embroidery and ‘orphan’ quilt blocks give worn or outdated clothing new life. Blend traditional repair techniques with modern design. Transform worn garments into one-of-a-kind pieces which celebrate sustainability and creativity. Mending is not simply a fix, but an art form – an act of resilience, renewal and beauty in imperfection,

Skill Level Required: Basic Sewing Knowledge – no sewing machine required.

Kit Fee: $ 10.00

Kit includes one Sashiko needle, skein of embroidery thread, denim patch, marking pen, various scraps of cotton fabric (a container is available to rummage through).

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More About the Instructor: Joselin Landry

Tina and Carol will teach you their techniques and provide plenty of individual instruction, sharing the tricks and tips they’ve learned.

You’ll choose one of our photos, learn how to make a pattern and create a small wall hanging from the supplied fabric. The class kit contains everything to complete a 10” x 10 “or 9” x 12” piece of either a cat, dog or a macaw. This class is a great way to get your feet wet making fabric art from a photograph. In the One Day Class, you will choose and work from one of three supplied photographs.

More About the Instructors: Carol Monti and Tina Freudenberger

Skill Level Required: Beginner. Experience with free-motion quilting to finish the piece is helpful, but not required.
Kit Fee: $ 50 The kit includes an enlarged photo, clear acrylic sheet, teflon sheet, Steam a Seam 2 lite, foam board, fine tweezers, artist’s canvas, Pellon 70 stiff interfacing, Sharpie, silk piece for the eyes, and a good variety of fabrics.
Supply List: Small, sharp scissors and a small container for waste scraps. A lightbox is helpful, but not required.