Weekend Workshop Warrier - Do you FMQ ?

Just back from a really great time with the Wiltwyck Quilter's Guild in Kingston, NY and I'm heading out the door for
an amazing Weekend of Workshops
in Arcade, NY.   

I'm looking forward to spending time with the lovely ladies at Creekside Fabrics, Quilts and Yarns and the 35+ patrons that have signed up for my Workshops -- Yippee!!  

Here's the lineup:

Friday Daytime -- We'll be learning FMQ Basics -- an Introductory class for those just learning to Free Motion Quilt on their home machines.

Friday Evening join us for a World of Susybee Trunk Show!

I've been busy quilting these lovely whimsical Play Mats and Growth Charts (some of which I'll be sharing at Spring Quilt Market in Salt Lake City -- can't wait) but....

 in addition to my collection of goodies we're teaming with Glynis from World of Susybee to see 30+ more samples.

Infant bedding, quilts, play mats, growth charts, animals, pillows, and
---- Inspiration Galore!
No Fee -- just donate a bag or box of diapers to a good cause.

Saturday - we're quilting the Lewe or Lal Play Mat by World of Susybee on our domestic machines. Panel play is an awesome way to hone your FMQ skills...

I'm really excited about the final Workshop of the Weekend.  On Sunday I'll be sharing Free Motion Quilting Basics using The QP Curve Templates by Linda Hrcka of The Quilted Pineapple.

I even created a new sample.
I used the #15 and #12 QP Curve Templates along side the brand new QP Edge to create this 18" x 25" table runner.   Sew much fun!

All Quilt Samples were quilted with

Aurifil Thread and

using Quilters Dream Batting... 

My Favorites

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Will I see you this weekend ?

NO time for a "live" class
from a qualified professional?
Be sure to check out the
Craftsy Spring Class Sale
Top Classes at 50% off
through April 23rd...  

My collection of Craftsy
classes grows weekly.

The more we learn, the more we know!!  

Click the image for my link to the sale:

Finally -- For all those waiting on the next installment of our
2016 Free Motion Quilt Along...

Thank YOU for your patience.
We'll be sharing binding and sleeve information soon. 

Here's my version of the Lewe's Balloons Growth Chart.  

Many thanks to my sister Janet for adding the binding and hanging sleeve while I was in Kingston last weekend -  Love you!

OK - Time to get some rest -- I'll tie in with you soon.

Happy Quilting and have a blessed weekend.

Karen

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More Info:
I'm booking Redbird Quilt Co. Lectures, Trunk Shows and Workshops for 2017.
If your Shop, Group or Guild is looking for programs or workshops I would love to hear from you.

Domestic Machine Quilting, Ruler Work {wink, wink},  Wool & Needle turn Applique - Technique or Project oriented workshops are available.

Send email inquiries to karen at redbirdquiltco dot com
or redbirdquiltco at gmail dot com
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I'll soon be sharing live feed TV on my Periscope

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and I share other tutorials and patterns on
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I have a few patterns available in my Craftsy Store
Thanks again for stopping by...

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Quilting with Rulers - Class Review and Discount Code

Greetings Fellow Quilters & Welcome!

Continuing with my Quilting Classes -- Class Review Series

I recently finished this Online Class

"Quilting with Rulers & Templates on a Home Machine"

by Amy Johnson

You may know Amy from her blog - Amy's Free Motion Quilting Adventures

Amy shares a wealth of information on her blog so if you're looking to expand your understanding of Free Motion Quilting you may want to add Amy's blog to your stop.

Now Let's Talk Class Review!!

Some History:

Ya'll know I've been working with acrylic templates on my home machine for a year or so...

I fell in love with
"The QP Curved Templates"
designed by Linda Hrcka of
The Quilted Pineapple
when she blogged about them early in 2015.
Linda is an award winning, professional long arm quilter and I wear a "I wanna quilt like Linda" sign on my forehead every day!!

So....
I jumped right into using
The QP Curve templates
on my home machine,
finished "Chevron with a Twist" for
the Moda Bake Shop with them,
and

continue to use and enjoy them every day.

I even published a few very beginner YouTube videos highlighting how to use them:

Using rulers and templates on a domestic machine is a natural progression once you've leaped into Free Motion Quilting at home.

Straight and curved templates open a WORLD of options for FMQ designs on your quilts.

Home Machine Quilted: Simply Spring Fleur - Redbird Quilt Co 2016

With this in mind, the quilting world is crazy about Acrylic Rulers and Templates and anxious to learn how to use them.

Amy's Class is a perfect way to go from basics to borders with Acrylic Rulers and Templates.

Although Amy's class is demonstrated on a home machine, many of the tips and designs she shares in the class apply to sit down and long arm machines as well.

Let's review the content...
This is a great line-up of Lessons....

It's everything you need to get started
and then some!

Image Courtesy Craftsy

I especially LOVE that Amy talks "process".

In my opinion,

no class is complete without it.

In the very first lesson she covers the following Key Elements:

Foot

Motion

Rulers

Details... details...details -- I love them!

Amy starts with Ruler Foot options,

jumps into how to position

your hands and templates

AND

shares details on a variety

of templates and rulers.

Image Courtesy Craftsy

In subsequent lessons

Amy discusses and stitches

Straight line designs

Image Courtesy Craftsy

Curved designs

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and shares how to integrate

Free Motion Quilting with Ruler designs...

But even more helpful.... 

Border designs with Rulers...!!!

This Lesson is FULL of

great information and images.

And on the Craftsy platform you can

repeat lessons over and over again!!

 

Summary:

It's a GO!

This class is well thought out, has great information and demonstrations and will get you on your way to quilting with rulers and templates on a home machine!

After watching the class myself (Yes - at 1.5x Speed),

I inquired about a DISCOUNT LINK so YOU can purchase the
class at 1/2 price -- $19.99
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This link is valid through end of day 4/20/16 .
Please share with others that may be interested.

Class Sales can be found by clicking this link

If you can't watch the class or practice right away -- it's ok.
Once purchased you can watch it at anytime.

Also, on the Craftsy Platform you can:

• ask Amy questions
• repeat your lessons
• download class materials
• get inspired by what other quilters are creating

AND
Craftsy classes come with
a 100% Money Back Guarantee

Click here to checkout Quilting with Rulers

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If you take Amy's class I would love to hear your feedback - I really enjoyed it.
Let's go make something!

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More Info:
I'm booking Redbird Quilt Co. Lectures, Trunk Shows and Workshops for 2017.
If your Shop, Group or Guild is looking for programs or workshops I would love to hear from you.

Domestic Machine Quilting, Ruler Work {wink, wink},  Wool & Needle turn Applique - Technique or Project oriented workshops are available.

Send email inquiries to karen at redbirdquiltco dot com
or redbirdquiltco at gmail dot com
*
Social Media:

*** Follow Me ***

Did you know you can visit me on

 Facebook ~ Redbird Quilt Co

and/or

Follow Redbird Quilt Co on Instagram

I post all sorts of fun things there!!
**

If you love to Free Motion Quilt consider joining my 

Facebook Community Group

 Free Motion Quilting Frenzy

*

Plus

I share quilting related

videos on my YouTube Channel
*
I'll soon be sharing live feed TV on my Periscope

*

I'm also on Pinterest and Twitter 

and I share other tutorials and patterns on
My Tutorials on my blog
*
I have a few patterns available in my Craftsy Store
Thanks again for stopping by...

Note:  This post includes affiliate links and I may be compensated for purchases made using the links.  Rest assured I will only share sales and promotions for products I know and love myself.  Many thanks for your support of my very small business.