Seminar 2009 will be held at Amherst Museum, on the corner of Tonawanda Creek and New Roads, Amherst, NY 14228. [directions & map]See the registration form for Class Codes and class availability.
- Workshops begin at 9 AM and end at 4 PM.
- Please arrive with ample time to pick up your registration and locate your classroom before starting time.
- Door prize tickets are included in the workshop fee.
- Pfaff sewing machines will be available through Threads of Time. See the registration form for details.
- We reserve the right to cancel a class if it does not meet minimum attendance requirements.
- Please click here for a printable registration form.
Contact: Jan at AMQGsem@roadrunner.com
Teachers: Kim Diehl, Jo Morton, Alice Donaldson, Linda Collignon, Jeanette Rogers, Linda Reinagel, Jackie Groszkowski, Kit Willey, Peg Oppenheimer, Janet Root
Vendors: Pine Grove Quilt Shop & Threads of Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Remembering Grandma - Kim Diehl (Class
Code: A)
Combine modern techniques with traditional design in this timeless
patchwork quilt. Class will cover a variety of time saving methods including
strip piecing and stitch and fold triangles. A perfect project for learning
or fine-tuning your patchwork skills!
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Medallion - Jo Morton (Class
code: B)
The inspiration for this wall size quilt (40” x 40”) came from
a c. 1830’s New England bed-size quilt. Jo used softer shades of
red, blue and tan to create an aged feel and patriotic look on her wall-size
quilt. The appliquéd center block consists of an eagle, stars and
branch with leaves surrounded by five pieced borders. Needle-turn appliqué technique,
accurate border piecing and pressing tips given.
Skill: Beginner +
Requires: Sewing machine
Quilted Fleece Jacket - Alice Donaldson (Class
code: C)
The Quilted Fleece Jacket is a raw edge quilted jacket that has a
sweatshirt as the foundation. Remove the ribbing, add irregular shaped
patches in a collage fashion, free motion quilt the jacket, and embellish
with lace, charms, ribbon embroidery, buttons, etc. if desired.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Knitted Mittens - Jackie Groszkowski
(Class
code: D)
Have you ever knitted a scarf? Are you looking for another project that’s
just a bit more challenging? Well, how about a pair of mittens knitted
on two needles? In this class you’ll practice knitting and purling,
learn to increase and decrease and have a lot of fun.
Skill: All skill levels
A Simple Trunk Show , by
Kim Diehl (Lecture)
Wed. September 16, 7:30 PM. No charge
for Guild members. $4 Museum members, $8 general public.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Bittersweet Briar - Kim Diehl (Class
Code E)
A perfect project for learning Kim's invisible machine appliqué method.
A fun "hand's on" workshop from start to finish, we'll
spend our time together working with a variety of shapes from big,
bold blossoms to gently curved vines of bittersweet berries. Discover
just how easy it can be to prepare machine-stitched appliqués
that have the appearance of being hand sewn, and conquer your fear
of the "A" word! This unpublished project is available
exclusively through Kim's workshops.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Prairie Patches - Jo Morton (Class
code: F)
Inspired by two antique quilts, and adding Jo’s sense of the
olde, this small quilt was designed. The LeMoyne Star, Four Patch and Flying
Geese were traditional blocks used in quilts made on the prairie in the
19th Century. This small quilt honors those remarkable women and tests
your accurate piecing ability. Neat piecing technique and pressing tips
given.
Skill: Beginner +
Requires: Sewing machine
Felted Basket - Linda Collignon (Class
code: G)
Using the ancient art of feltmaking and a few ounces of wool fleece,
soap and water, we will shape a seamless felted wool bowl that can
be used as a workbasket for small handiwork projects. The importance
of different wool and fiber choices, as well as embellishment possibilities
will be discussed and demonstrated. Participants may bring some of
their own “fiber goodies” to incorporate into their felt
creation. Each piece will be truly unique to its maker!
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine.
Materials fee will be $15.
Color Workshop - Kit Wiley (Class
Code H)
An easy approach to understanding, appreciating and using color.
Your future projects will be visually dynamic, beautiful and successful.
Skill: All skill levels
Friday, September 18, 2009
Things That Grin in the Night - Kim
Diehl (Class
Code I)
Autumn-hued prints and plaids combine with big, toothy grins for
this whimsical wall hanging that's anything but spooky. We'll spend
our class time covering all elements of this project including design
layout, basic patchwork techniques, and Kim's easy invisible machine
appliqué method. You'll also receive tips for embellishing
your quilt.
Skill: All Skill Levels
Requires: Sewing machine, Simple Seasons book
Prairie Flowers - Jo Morton (Class
code: J)
Students will practice needle-turn appliqué using the basting method
for placement of the motifs on these 6 inch blocks with vintage flavor.
The basting method is very portable, and you will love the results. We
will use one of the blocks from Jo’s book ‘Prairie Flowers’ for
stitching in class, so one appliqué pattern will be provided, book
purchase is optional at retail of $20.00.
Skill: Beginner +
Requires: Sewing machine
Pine Wood Table Runner - Jeanette
Rogers (Class
code: K)
Origami pine trees alternate with origami puff squares to create this
lovely winter table runner. If you can fold, flip and twist- you can
origami! Kits will be provided with everything cut so that we can get
started right away and have some fun. Kits will be $30 and contain all
the fabric needed for the front along with batting, backing and the binding
for a completed project.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Square in a Square - Peg Oppenheimer (Class
Code L)
Learn the square in a square technique. You can choose which project
you wish to make - Tumbling Blocks, Storm at Sea (Sea of Galilee)
or Ohio Star. You choose which project and we'll have a fun day.
If you wish to see any of the above quilts please go to www.squarepegsonline.com.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Scrap Basket Blossoms - Kim Diehl (Class
code: M)
The variety of gentle shapes in this design are perfect for learning
Kim's invisible machine appliqué technique, and you'll discover
just how easy it can be to produce consistently sharp points, smoothly
rounded edges, and vines with flawless curves. This modern time-saving
method is easily mastered and will enable you to achieve finished
shapes that closely duplicate the look of needle-turn appliqué,
but they can be sewn in a fraction of the time!
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Emma's Quilt - Jo Morton (Class
code: N)
In the morning, students will begin the starch prep method for invisible
machine appliqué, we will practice on a scrap background fabric
and get the stitch settings for your machine. In the afternoon learn Jo's
tips for accurate piecing on the two pieced borders, learn how to make
Flying Geese from squares, and Jo's pressing tips.
Skill: Beginner +
Requires: Sewing machine
Embellished Fabric -
Linda Reinagel (Class code: O)
Explore changing fabrics with stamps, thread painting, rubbings and beads.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Machine Quilting -
Janet Root (Class code: P)
Learn the secrets of free motion quilting from filler patterns to feather
wreaths. In this method class, students will learn meandering and other
free-form filler patterns, more difficult patterns, and practice two methods
for complex quilt designs.
Skill: All skill levels
Requires: Sewing machine
Teachers
With just the third quilt she’d ever
made, self-taught quiltmaker Kim Diehl entered and won American Patchwork & Quilting
magazine’s “Pieces of the Past” quilt challenge in
1998. With her new-found hobby quickly blossoming into a career, Kim
realized that she needed to complete her quilts more quickly to meet
her ever increasing deadlines. Although she loved using traditional
needle-turn methods to hand stitch her appliqué designs, Kim began
experimenting with invisible machine appliqué. She soon
developed a technique that enabled her to machine-stitch her appliqués
in a fraction of the time, and she was delighted to find that they had
the appearance of being hand sewn -- Kim has seldom needle-turned a seam
since!
Kim makes her home in scenic Idaho with her husband and daughters, and
her frequently-spoiled little dogs. She loves all things creative,
whether it's cooking and experimenting with new recipes in her kitchen,
rescuing and refinishing antiques desperately in need of a little TLC,
or even smelling her way through nurseries while looking for the perfect
rose bush. Kim travels extensively around the country teaching her easy
invisible machine appliqué methods and sharing her quilts.
Jo was introduced to quilting in 1979 and hasn't put down a needle since. She began teaching quiltmaking in 1982, by 1985 she started creating small quilts with the charm of the antique, or 'new quilts that look olde'. She began selling small quilts in 1988, and traveled east to exhibit at juried Folk Art Shows in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New England; traveled to Pennsylvania once a year to exhibit at the Designer Craftsman Show (a juried, invitational show) near Philadelphia. Jo’s quilts have been listed in the Early American Life Directory of American Traditional Crafts annually from 1990 through 2002. In 1995 she began her quilt pattern business, selling to quilt shops, distributors, and exhibiting at Quilt Market. She teaches and lectures for quilt guilds, shops, and retreats. Jo is widely published in National Quilt magazines and has written several books. In 1998, Jo licensed some of my quilts to Heart of America, who publishes framed art prints of her quilts, the prints are available in country stores and gift shops. She lives in Nebraska City with her husband Russ and two cats.
Linda Collignon
Linda has been involved with fiber of some type since her childhood. She has been weaving, spinning and felting for almost 20 years, taught fiber arts classes at Buffalo State College, the University of Buffalo and offered instructional workshops both locally and along the East Coast. Her feltwork pieces can be found in various places around the world or right here at her studio/retail shop Raveloe Fibers in Wheatfield, NY.
Alice Donaldson
Alice is a retired primary school teacher. She has been sewing since childhood and began quilting twelve years ago. She teaches at JoAnn Fabrics, the Dale Association, Pine Grove Quilt Shop and Heartland Quilt Shop.
Jackie Groszkowski
Jackie has been knitting since she was eight years old. She started with scarves and moved on to mittens, sweaters, jumpers and once she even knitted a child‘s coat. Jackie and her husband of 42 years, Leon, live in Lockport. They have two daughters, Sandra and Darlene, and four grandchildren.
Peggy has been quilting since 1999 and once she learned Jodi Barrows’ Square in a Square method she was hooked! She became a Certified Square in a Square instructor in 2001. She also has completed her certification for Creative Curves and Jodi’s new Diamond Options. She teaches regularly in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse areas and throughout Western and Central New York State.
Linda Reinagel
Linda began quilting in 1982 at the suggestion of her mom who had recently taken a class. Over the years she has taken many classes starting with traditional and moving into art quilts which have become her primary interest today. Her quilts have been exhibited locally and nationally.
Jeanette Rogers
Jeanette has been teaching various techniques in sewing for more than 20 years and has become an avid quilter. Jeanette, along with her partner Mari Wojcik, owns Threads of Time Quilt Shop on Sheridan Drive in Amherst and is a member of Amherst Museum Quilters Guild.
Janet Root
Janet has been sewing since her preteen years. She has taught quilting classes at many area shops and local guilds. Her quilts have been exhibited locally and at the Schweinfurth Gallery in Auburn. . She was nominated for the teacher of the year for 2005 awarded by The Professional Quilter Magazine.
Kit Willey
From a background of teaching Textiles and Fine Arts, Kit has been involved with quilting and design with students of all ages and skill. She believes traditional methods allow one the freedom to break the rules and explore new ideas. Kit is well known for her color explorations and attention to detail. Her Quilt "Nine Patch Gone Uptown" graces the cover of Joen Wolfrom's book Colorplay.
