2020/2021 Workshops
Pet Portraits Using Raw Edge Applique with Art East Quilting Co., hosted by Toronto Modern Quilt Guild
March 27
The Toronto Modern Quilt Guild is hosting a workshop by Art East Quilting Co. There are spaces available!
John MacPhail of Art East Quilting Co. will lead a virtual workshop to create an animal portrait using raw edge applique. Includes: choosing a reference photo, designing the portrait, and the techniques to complete the project. You will work with free motion quilting and adhesive products to produce the portrait. Note: You will probably not complete the project but will be set up with all skills needed to finish.
Click HERE to view more of John's pet portraits.
To register: https://toronto-modern-quilt-guild.square.site/product/art-east-quilting-co-pet-portraiture-using-raw-edge-applique-march-27/23?cs=true&cst=custom
If you have any questions please contact torontomodernquiltguild@gmail.com.
John MacPhail of Art East Quilting Co. will lead a virtual workshop to create an animal portrait using raw edge applique. Includes: choosing a reference photo, designing the portrait, and the techniques to complete the project. You will work with free motion quilting and adhesive products to produce the portrait. Note: You will probably not complete the project but will be set up with all skills needed to finish.
Click HERE to view more of John's pet portraits.
To register: https://toronto-modern-quilt-guild.square.site/product/art-east-quilting-co-pet-portraiture-using-raw-edge-applique-march-27/23?cs=true&cst=custom
If you have any questions please contact torontomodernquiltguild@gmail.com.
Courthouse Colour Play with Krista Hennebury, hosted by Watergirl QuiltCo
February 27
See Watergirl Quilt Co.'s website for more information. They have other online classes and workshops too!
Hover Quilting Workshop by Peter Byrne, hosted by himself
Three Sessions: January 9-10 or February 13-14 or March 6-7
Peter is a member of Toronto MQG and won 'Best of Show' at QuiltCon 2020. His quilt won “Best of Show” at QuiltCon 2020.
Hello folks, I have exciting news!
Starting in January, I will be offering my Workshops Live, via Zoom!
Registration is now open!
My Zoom Workshops will be a relaxing and engaging two, half-day event, held on a Saturday/Sunday starting at 10:00 am and finishing at 2:00pm.
Here’s some information on my Hover-quilting Inspiration Workshop!
Class Description: Hover-quilting is a new form of raw edge appliqué, absent of fusible web.
This innovative technique produces not only a beautiful controlled frayed edge, but also creates the illusion of your piecing to hovering above the quilt top.
On day one, students will focus on preparing their quilt sandwich and make 36 HST’s and on day two will complete a 16-inch square mini hover-quilt. Students will learn the unique design elements that make this technique so versatile and creative.
Two-Day Workshops dates for the first quarter of 2021:
January, 2021:January 9th-10th
February, 2021: February 13th-14th
March, 2021: March 6th-7th
The fee to participate in this live, two half-day event is $85 dollars and the class space is limited to only 18 participants.
Kits are available for $35 plus $20 for shipping/handling.
Registration is now open, please email me at petersquilts@gmail.com
Include your name and the workshop date you are interested in and I will get back to you with the Intake Form!
Email: petersquilts@gmail.com
Instagram @petersquilts & @hoverquilting.
Facebook under Peter Byrne
Website at www.peterbquilts.com
I look forward to meeting you live in class!
Sincerely, Peter Byrne.
Starting in January, I will be offering my Workshops Live, via Zoom!
Registration is now open!
My Zoom Workshops will be a relaxing and engaging two, half-day event, held on a Saturday/Sunday starting at 10:00 am and finishing at 2:00pm.
Here’s some information on my Hover-quilting Inspiration Workshop!
Class Description: Hover-quilting is a new form of raw edge appliqué, absent of fusible web.
This innovative technique produces not only a beautiful controlled frayed edge, but also creates the illusion of your piecing to hovering above the quilt top.
On day one, students will focus on preparing their quilt sandwich and make 36 HST’s and on day two will complete a 16-inch square mini hover-quilt. Students will learn the unique design elements that make this technique so versatile and creative.
Two-Day Workshops dates for the first quarter of 2021:
January, 2021:January 9th-10th
February, 2021: February 13th-14th
March, 2021: March 6th-7th
The fee to participate in this live, two half-day event is $85 dollars and the class space is limited to only 18 participants.
Kits are available for $35 plus $20 for shipping/handling.
Registration is now open, please email me at petersquilts@gmail.com
Include your name and the workshop date you are interested in and I will get back to you with the Intake Form!
Email: petersquilts@gmail.com
Instagram @petersquilts & @hoverquilting.
Facebook under Peter Byrne
Website at www.peterbquilts.com
I look forward to meeting you live in class!
Sincerely, Peter Byrne.
Virtual Cityscape Improv Workshop by Peter Byrne, hosted by himself
Three sessions: January 16-17 or February 27-28 or March 20-21
Peter is a member of Toronto MQG and won 'Best of Show' at QuiltCon 2020. His quilt titled “Cityscape” won “Best Machine Quilting Frameless” at QuiltCon 2020. The Virtual Cityscape Improv Inspiration Workshop is designed around this quilt!
Class Description: Students learn a new approach to deconstructing/improv strip piecing and create a late summer’s eve cityscape, including bright lights, dark sky’s and modern tower blocks, filling this quilt in a modern way with a new approach to quilting I call Overlay Quilting.
In the morning students will explore value, learn how to Improv strip-piece and build dark sky’s and modern tower blocks and will complete making their quilt top.
In the afternoon students will learn several modern quilting motifs including grid work, matchstick and overlay quilting. This workshop provides a great space for exploring freedom of choice while creating a one of a kind 18-inch square modern quilt.
Here is a list of dates for upcoming Instagram Workshops. To make your own kits for the workshop, you must have an Instagram account.
The fee to participate in this live, two half-day event is $85 dollars and the class space is limited to only 18 participants.
Kits are available for $35 dollars plus $20 dollars for shipping/handling. Kits are available in 2 colorways, Blue/Teal and Tan/Grey.
If you are interested in signing up for a workshop, please email me at petersquilts@gmail.com Include your name and workshop you are interested in taking and I will get back to you with the Intake Form!
Email: petersquilts@gmail.com
Instagram @petersquilts & @hoverquilting.
Facebook under Peter Byrne
Website at www.peterbquilts.com
I look forward to meeting you in class!
Sincerely, Peter Byrne.
Class Description: Students learn a new approach to deconstructing/improv strip piecing and create a late summer’s eve cityscape, including bright lights, dark sky’s and modern tower blocks, filling this quilt in a modern way with a new approach to quilting I call Overlay Quilting.
In the morning students will explore value, learn how to Improv strip-piece and build dark sky’s and modern tower blocks and will complete making their quilt top.
In the afternoon students will learn several modern quilting motifs including grid work, matchstick and overlay quilting. This workshop provides a great space for exploring freedom of choice while creating a one of a kind 18-inch square modern quilt.
Here is a list of dates for upcoming Instagram Workshops. To make your own kits for the workshop, you must have an Instagram account.
The fee to participate in this live, two half-day event is $85 dollars and the class space is limited to only 18 participants.
Kits are available for $35 dollars plus $20 dollars for shipping/handling. Kits are available in 2 colorways, Blue/Teal and Tan/Grey.
If you are interested in signing up for a workshop, please email me at petersquilts@gmail.com Include your name and workshop you are interested in taking and I will get back to you with the Intake Form!
Email: petersquilts@gmail.com
Instagram @petersquilts & @hoverquilting.
Facebook under Peter Byrne
Website at www.peterbquilts.com
I look forward to meeting you in class!
Sincerely, Peter Byrne.
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Walking Foot Quilting by Melissa Marginet
Hosted by the Common Thread Quilt Guild
We have a wonderful workshop coming up next month. Haven't you always wanted to finish your own quilts venturing past quilting in the ditch? Here's your chance to learn how, from the comfort of your own sewing room.
Virtual Workshop - Modern Quilting with your Walking Foot - December 5, 2020
Sign-up deadline – November 27, 2020
As a participant in this class, you will make samples of different quilting ideas that can be executed on the home sewing machine with a walking foot. Not everyone can afford a long-arm quilter or wants to have someone else quilt their quilt, and not everyone enjoys free motion quilting. You will create samples of walking foot designs on small quilt sandwiches to help you understand what makes each design successful. We will also look at variations of the designs you stitch out. These samples will be a great reference for you when deciding how to quilt your next quilt. This class includes information on quilting all sizes of quilts on the home sewing machine. - ALL LEVELS Based on Melissa's book, Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is recommended for the class.
• Instructor: Melissa Marginet (Manitoba)
• Location: Zoom (Virtual)
• Time: 6 hours, 9:30 to 4:00 with a half hour lunch break
• Date: Saturday December 5, 2020
• Cost: $40.00 members $50.00 non-members
• Skill level: Anyone looking to learn a new technique.
• Minimum number: 11 participants
• Maximum number : 25 participants
• Notes: You will be required to prepare a number of small quilt sandwiches ahead of class so you can sew along
• Register: On-line, by sending an email to ctqg.workshops@gmail.com . Spaces are available.
Virtual Workshop - Modern Quilting with your Walking Foot - December 5, 2020
Sign-up deadline – November 27, 2020
As a participant in this class, you will make samples of different quilting ideas that can be executed on the home sewing machine with a walking foot. Not everyone can afford a long-arm quilter or wants to have someone else quilt their quilt, and not everyone enjoys free motion quilting. You will create samples of walking foot designs on small quilt sandwiches to help you understand what makes each design successful. We will also look at variations of the designs you stitch out. These samples will be a great reference for you when deciding how to quilt your next quilt. This class includes information on quilting all sizes of quilts on the home sewing machine. - ALL LEVELS Based on Melissa's book, Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is recommended for the class.
• Instructor: Melissa Marginet (Manitoba)
• Location: Zoom (Virtual)
• Time: 6 hours, 9:30 to 4:00 with a half hour lunch break
• Date: Saturday December 5, 2020
• Cost: $40.00 members $50.00 non-members
• Skill level: Anyone looking to learn a new technique.
• Minimum number: 11 participants
• Maximum number : 25 participants
• Notes: You will be required to prepare a number of small quilt sandwiches ahead of class so you can sew along
• Register: On-line, by sending an email to ctqg.workshops@gmail.com . Spaces are available.
Wednesday evenings, Nov 11 and Nov 18, 2020
Double Friendship Knot Workshop with Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill of Whole Circle Studio
Hosted by the Ottawa Modern Quilt Guild
This workshop taught by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill of Whole Circle Studio combines foundation paper piecing and appliqué.
Learn how to make the Double Friendship Knots mini quilt (18” x 18”). This block incorporates foundation paper piecing on a machine and hand needle-turn applique. In the first class, students will foundation paper piece their “scrappy knots” on a sewing machine. In the second class, we’ll slow it down and kick back with some handwork— learning how to prepare the applique and how to apply the layered motif by alternating basting and needle-turn applique techniques. Along the way, Sheri will share all of her tips and tricks for both foundation paper piecing and needle-turn applique. When complete, students can make their mini quilt into a wall hanging or pillow. It makes an excellent gift for a friend, partner, or special couple.
About Sheri:
Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill is a designer, quilt pattern publisher, award-winning quilter and educator. As a trained and practicing graphic designer, her quilts start with a concept and research shapes the design. Sheri strives to enhance people’s everyday lives through beautiful meaningful design. Through sharing her work and teaching, she loves to empower and inspire others to enjoy the process of making.
Sheri’s quilts have gained international recognition, including awards from QuiltCon, International Quilt Festival, Quilt Week/Paducah and the Modern Quilt Guild. Additionally, her work has been featured at art centers and galleries around the country. Her work has been included in books and publications and magazines. She self-publishes and distributes her quilt patterns, which can be found at quilt shops worldwide and online. Sheri enjoys giving presentations and teaching nationally.
As an active member of the modern quilt community, Sheri collaborates with leading industry organizations such as Aurifil, Janome, Art Gallery Fabrics, Oliso, Ruby Star Society, The Warm Company and Windham Fabrics. She designed, created and filmed two segments for Fresh Quilting, a public television show co-produced by the Modern Quilt Guild and KS Productions.
To register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/UKGS4Z2IME2VJRKPAG5WAY3Q
Learn how to make the Double Friendship Knots mini quilt (18” x 18”). This block incorporates foundation paper piecing on a machine and hand needle-turn applique. In the first class, students will foundation paper piece their “scrappy knots” on a sewing machine. In the second class, we’ll slow it down and kick back with some handwork— learning how to prepare the applique and how to apply the layered motif by alternating basting and needle-turn applique techniques. Along the way, Sheri will share all of her tips and tricks for both foundation paper piecing and needle-turn applique. When complete, students can make their mini quilt into a wall hanging or pillow. It makes an excellent gift for a friend, partner, or special couple.
About Sheri:
Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill is a designer, quilt pattern publisher, award-winning quilter and educator. As a trained and practicing graphic designer, her quilts start with a concept and research shapes the design. Sheri strives to enhance people’s everyday lives through beautiful meaningful design. Through sharing her work and teaching, she loves to empower and inspire others to enjoy the process of making.
Sheri’s quilts have gained international recognition, including awards from QuiltCon, International Quilt Festival, Quilt Week/Paducah and the Modern Quilt Guild. Additionally, her work has been featured at art centers and galleries around the country. Her work has been included in books and publications and magazines. She self-publishes and distributes her quilt patterns, which can be found at quilt shops worldwide and online. Sheri enjoys giving presentations and teaching nationally.
As an active member of the modern quilt community, Sheri collaborates with leading industry organizations such as Aurifil, Janome, Art Gallery Fabrics, Oliso, Ruby Star Society, The Warm Company and Windham Fabrics. She designed, created and filmed two segments for Fresh Quilting, a public television show co-produced by the Modern Quilt Guild and KS Productions.
To register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/UKGS4Z2IME2VJRKPAG5WAY3Q
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Paper Piecing with Freezer Paper presented by Leanne Parsons of Newfoundland
Hosted by the Common Thread Quilt Guild
We have a very interesting workshop coming up soon.
Virtual Workshop – Foundation Paper Piecing with Freezer Paper – November 7 2020
Leanne kicks off this workshop by demonstrating how to create the first few blocks. Then, step by step you can sew-a-long with her. You should be able to complete a few blocks during the 2 hour workshop. You can continue on to make a mini 27”x27”, a 54”x54”, or a 72”x72” quilt. Dig in to your stash, and join us to grow your foundation paper piecing skills.
• Instructor: Leanne Parsons (Newfoundland)
• Location: Zoom (Virtual)
• Time: 10:00 to 12:00
• Date: Saturday November 7, 2020
• Cost:
o One 2 hour workshop: $40.00 paid guild members $50.00 non-guild members
o Pattern “Burst” included in this price.
• Skill level: Confident beginner to an intermediate quilter looking to learn a new technique.
• Maximum number : 25 participants
• Notes: Quilt uses scraps. You can purchase freezer paper from Watergirl Quilt Co or use your own. Paper can be sold in individual sheets (50 cents each). There will be some homework prior to the class (fabric cut and ready).
• Register: On-line by sending an email to: ctqg.workshops@gmail.com
Virtual Workshop – Foundation Paper Piecing with Freezer Paper – November 7 2020
Leanne kicks off this workshop by demonstrating how to create the first few blocks. Then, step by step you can sew-a-long with her. You should be able to complete a few blocks during the 2 hour workshop. You can continue on to make a mini 27”x27”, a 54”x54”, or a 72”x72” quilt. Dig in to your stash, and join us to grow your foundation paper piecing skills.
• Instructor: Leanne Parsons (Newfoundland)
• Location: Zoom (Virtual)
• Time: 10:00 to 12:00
• Date: Saturday November 7, 2020
• Cost:
o One 2 hour workshop: $40.00 paid guild members $50.00 non-guild members
o Pattern “Burst” included in this price.
• Skill level: Confident beginner to an intermediate quilter looking to learn a new technique.
• Maximum number : 25 participants
• Notes: Quilt uses scraps. You can purchase freezer paper from Watergirl Quilt Co or use your own. Paper can be sold in individual sheets (50 cents each). There will be some homework prior to the class (fabric cut and ready).
• Register: On-line by sending an email to: ctqg.workshops@gmail.com
