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 Deb Thomas at debra53thomas@gmail.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.
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!
2019 Workshops
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.
** Workshop at Cedar Hills Community Church, 6455 E Ave NW Cedar Rapids
August 26 – Ruth Green (noon to 5 pm)
Project Name: "Starmazing"
Description: Learn tricks and techniques for making a stunning wall-hanging that looks like a stained glass window from Ruth of Green Glass Designs. This appears complicated but is actually suitable for beginners. We will learn how easy this technique can be using black bias and twin needles in your sewing machine.
Cost of Workshop: $30.00
Kit Cost: $45.00
Supplies: Beyond Kit or Fabric Supplies (see PDF file below for fabric needed)
Sewing machine, scissors, 2 black threads and a bobbin filled with black thread, rotary cutter, cutting mat, a fabric marking tool that will come off the fabric, and a seam ripper. Please look at your sewing machine manual to see how to thread your machine for a twin needle. You will need the attachment for your machine to hold he second thread spool of thread.
Project Name: "Starmazing"
Description: Learn tricks and techniques for making a stunning wall-hanging that looks like a stained glass window from Ruth of Green Glass Designs. This appears complicated but is actually suitable for beginners. We will learn how easy this technique can be using black bias and twin needles in your sewing machine.
Cost of Workshop: $30.00
Kit Cost: $45.00
Supplies: Beyond Kit or Fabric Supplies (see PDF file below for fabric needed)
Sewing machine, scissors, 2 black threads and a bobbin filled with black thread, rotary cutter, cutting mat, a fabric marking tool that will come off the fabric, and a seam ripper. Please look at your sewing machine manual to see how to thread your machine for a twin needle. You will need the attachment for your machine to hold he second thread spool of thread.
| starmazing_materials_needed.pdf |
September 23 – Share what you bought at the show. (no machine needed, unless you bought a new one)
November 25 – Work on your favorite charity quilt
| 2019_eihq_workshop_form.pdf |
