I love visiting shops, teaching classes, and meeting other sewing enthusiasts who share my passion! If you’d like me to see your shop or special event and offer a workshop, lecture or make & take – here are a few options!
About my workshops:
- My workshops are interactive, informative, and REALLY FUN!
- I have applique workshops, thread painting workshops, and workshops that make you look like a ROCK STAR!
- All of my workshops are casual, friendly, and above all else FUN! Consider them your mini sewing circle.
About my lecture presentation style:
- I’m a visual learner and tend to teach with a hands-on perspective. That means there will be plenty of show & tell!
- My high energy level is contagious.
- Be prepared for stories, tips, and ideas to help inspire you to step out of the box and try new techniques.
- Questions are always welcome during the lecture and conversation is encouraged. Bring friends, a camera, and be ready to laugh while making a few new friends!
Please contact me with any special requests. [email protected]
Scrap Savvy: Tips and Tricks to Creating Stunning Quilt Blocks
Unlock the secrets to creating stunning quilt blocks with your treasured fabrics. Through the art of selecting, preparing, and harmonizing your fabric selections you will see how easy it is to create mesmerizing quilt blocks that suit your personal style.
Discover precise cutting and piecing techniques that ensure impeccable results that will elevate your quilt blocks to new heights.
Leave this lecture feeling inspired and empowered, equipped with the knowledge and techniques to create captivating patchwork quilt blocks from your favorite fabrics.
Free Motion Stitching
This hands-on class focuses on the basics of free-motion stitching.
The goal is to get students to think beyond the quilt. Students will learn how to create stylized lines and draw with thread on a standard sewing machine. This is not a quilting class. Class highlights these special accessories: Open Toe free motion foot, double side fusible, quilting gloves, and wash away stabilizer.
Class size: maximum of 20 students
Duration: 3-hour class
Materials/equipment required: Students must arrive with a sewing machine & all that makes it run, scrap testing fabric, thread and a new needle with a few extras just encase.
Skill level: Basic sewing skills and machine setup.
Fee: $350
**This class can be extended into an full day 7 hour workshop where students complete a full project. Inquire for more details.
Presser Feet Knowledge
This hands on class focuses on the power of specialty accessory feet. I will show you the power of each foot by demonstrating class. Students will learn how to set up foot on their sewing machine, use the foot in sewing and easy tips to ensure success. Shop or guild can select 3 specialty feet to be demonstrated in class. Project options and supplies will be determined by presser foot selection and finalized in contract agreement.
Class size: maximum of 20 students
Duration: 3 hours
Materials/equipment required: Students must arrive with a sewing machine & all that makes it run, scrap testing fabric, thread and a new needle with a few extras just encase. Presser feet will be required for class participation.
Skill level: Basic sewing skills and machine setup.
Pattern Make & Take
I also offer a hands-on workshop based on any of my available patterns. I will work with you so that you can put together a kit including all of the materials needed to complete the project, along with the pattern itself. Then I’ll guide your students through the project, one step at a time! Contact me if you’d like me to set up a class based on this option.
Class size: maximum of 20 students
Duration: 3 hours
Materials/equipment required: Supplies vary, depending on the pattern – each student will need a full pattern kit including all materials and the pattern itself. They will also need to have a sewing machine provided by the shop or bring their own.
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
Classroom Requirements:
- 1 table for teaching materials
- Half a table of workspace for each student
- At least 2 irons and ironing stations, appropriate electrical cords/extensions and outlet strips to accommodate the class.
- A demonstration machine and standard projector set-up for demonstration purposes for me to use in class is helpful.
*Events will be asked to pay hotel/airfare where applicable.
I would love to come and share my expertise & enthusiasm for sewing with your customers! Contact me if you have any special requests or you’d like to book an engagement.
The 2024 calendar is booking fast. I am now accepting dates for late 2024 & 2025
Find out more…
- About me
- Video classes
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