Workshops
All workshops will be held at the American Legion, 625 31st Street, Marion, Iowa, from 1-4 pm unless noted. The class fee for each workshop is next to the speaker name. The fee does not include supplies. To sign up for a workshop, complete the workshop registration form at the bottom of this page and mail to address on form. Non-members can sign up for a workshop for an additional $5. Contact Erin Lauer at erin@ladyliberyquilting.com if you have any questions.
Below are a list of tips that will help everyone have a good time and learn as much as possible during the few hours you will be with your teacher. Teachers work hard to share their knowledge, skills and experience. They will appreciate your courtesy and put more effort into their teaching if they know their hard work is appreciated.
WORKSHOP ETIQUETTE
Only make a reservation for a quilt workshop if you are fully committed to it and pay your registration fee immediately to show that commitment and help you keep it. Until you pay, your spot will NOT be reserved.
*Arrive early to set up so you are ready to go when the workshop starts.
*Switch off your mobile phone or set it on vibrate.
*If you are unable to attend a workshop, please notify the program chair immediately so we can notify those on the waitlist.
*Carry a notebook, ask plenty of questions, and take notes about the answers.
*Have fun!
Thank you for your support!
Below are a list of tips that will help everyone have a good time and learn as much as possible during the few hours you will be with your teacher. Teachers work hard to share their knowledge, skills and experience. They will appreciate your courtesy and put more effort into their teaching if they know their hard work is appreciated.
WORKSHOP ETIQUETTE
Only make a reservation for a quilt workshop if you are fully committed to it and pay your registration fee immediately to show that commitment and help you keep it. Until you pay, your spot will NOT be reserved.
*Arrive early to set up so you are ready to go when the workshop starts.
*Switch off your mobile phone or set it on vibrate.
*If you are unable to attend a workshop, please notify the program chair immediately so we can notify those on the waitlist.
*Carry a notebook, ask plenty of questions, and take notes about the answers.
*Have fun!
Thank you for your support!
All workshops are from 1:00 to 4:00 unless noted otherwise. Workshops are held at the American Legion in Marion unless otherwise noted **. Cost of workshop does not include supplies.
January 27 - New Year's Sew In Day
February 24 - Stay and Sew
Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24
Charleen Richtsmeier and Valorie Bonk, "Quilt Appraisals" - $50/appraisal
Quilt Appraisers, Charleen Richtsmeier and Valorie Bonk are looking forward to meeting with our group to look at and discuss OUR quilts. Individual written appraisals may be done for those who wish to have them. Written appraisals are legal documents and a fee of $50 per quilt is required. Quilt appraisals on Monday, March 23, will take place at the American Legion. The location for Tuesday's appraisals will be at the Marion Public Library (large room).
Charleen Richtsmeier and Valorie Bonk, "Quilt Appraisals" - $50/appraisal
Quilt Appraisers, Charleen Richtsmeier and Valorie Bonk are looking forward to meeting with our group to look at and discuss OUR quilts. Individual written appraisals may be done for those who wish to have them. Written appraisals are legal documents and a fee of $50 per quilt is required. Quilt appraisals on Monday, March 23, will take place at the American Legion. The location for Tuesday's appraisals will be at the Marion Public Library (large room).
April 27 – Gudrun Erla, "Lucy" (all day workshop) - $45.00; Pattern $10
Gudrun Erla, the designer and owner of GE Designs is born and raised in Iceland. All her patterns are geared toward today’s quilt makers, easy and innovative with a modern touch. She has published patterns and books on strip quilts for years and designed the bestselling Stripology rulers with Creative Grids. Gudrun will be teaching one of her newest patterns, “Lucy”. The pattern has 4 different layout options and endless variations. Make it with assorted 10" squares and a background or just 2 fabrics, using the Stripology Squared or the Stripology XL ruler.
Gudrun Erla, the designer and owner of GE Designs is born and raised in Iceland. All her patterns are geared toward today’s quilt makers, easy and innovative with a modern touch. She has published patterns and books on strip quilts for years and designed the bestselling Stripology rulers with Creative Grids. Gudrun will be teaching one of her newest patterns, “Lucy”. The pattern has 4 different layout options and endless variations. Make it with assorted 10" squares and a background or just 2 fabrics, using the Stripology Squared or the Stripology XL ruler.
Tuesday, May 26 – Cathie Lockhart, "Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star" - $15.00
Cathie is a Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design certified instructor. Studio 180 Design tools, patterns, and companion products are designed to make quilting easier and more fun, adding accuracy and precision for the best results in all quilting projects. Cathie is developing a pattern for use in our workshop that will demonstrate how to use one or more Studio 180 Design tool.
Cathie is a Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design certified instructor. Studio 180 Design tools, patterns, and companion products are designed to make quilting easier and more fun, adding accuracy and precision for the best results in all quilting projects. Cathie is developing a pattern for use in our workshop that will demonstrate how to use one or more Studio 180 Design tool.
June 22 – Carole Lyles Shaw, "Fractured Disappearing Nine-Patch" - $35.00
The Fractured Disappearing 9-Patch Quilt is a modern take on a classic design. The familiar 9 Patch block will become a thoroughly modern design. Students will prepare and bring several “base” Nine-Patch blocks with them to the class. During the workshop, we will use improvisational cutting and piecing to ‘fracture’ each of the blocks. This project can be made in any combination of fabrics, from bold focus prints to neutral backgrounds and coordinating solids or near-solids. You can also make a patriotic prints version! Size: 48” x 48” or 60” x 60.
The Fractured Disappearing 9-Patch Quilt is a modern take on a classic design. The familiar 9 Patch block will become a thoroughly modern design. Students will prepare and bring several “base” Nine-Patch blocks with them to the class. During the workshop, we will use improvisational cutting and piecing to ‘fracture’ each of the blocks. This project can be made in any combination of fabrics, from bold focus prints to neutral backgrounds and coordinating solids or near-solids. You can also make a patriotic prints version! Size: 48” x 48” or 60” x 60.
July 27 - Summer Sew In Day and Workshop Challenge
August 24 – Monique Jacobs, "One Fish Two Fish" - $35.00
Monique will be teaching the One Fish Two Fish Quilt Fish pattern that she designed. Named by her husband, Mark, this fun fish quilt is a joy to make! Fat Quarter friendly with one background, it looks like you’re swimming with the fish. Size: 72” x 84”.
Monique will be teaching the One Fish Two Fish Quilt Fish pattern that she designed. Named by her husband, Mark, this fun fish quilt is a joy to make! Fat Quarter friendly with one background, it looks like you’re swimming with the fish. Size: 72” x 84”.
September 28 – Karen L. Miller, "A Quilter's Doodle" - $40.00
Learn to doodle with machine, needle, and thread. Some call it graffiti or sketchbook quilting but Karen calls it FUN! We’ll cover thread, batting, tools, tension, and tips while stitching with basic and secondary doodle elements. Create a beautiful background fill or a whimsical whole cloth. Can be used as an Introduction to FMQ on domestic machines.
Learn to doodle with machine, needle, and thread. Some call it graffiti or sketchbook quilting but Karen calls it FUN! We’ll cover thread, batting, tools, tension, and tips while stitching with basic and secondary doodle elements. Create a beautiful background fill or a whimsical whole cloth. Can be used as an Introduction to FMQ on domestic machines.
November 23 - Work on Favorite Charity Quilt
