Stitch Fest - Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2023

Information about the classes I am teaching during Stitch Fest


Easy, Turned-Edge Machine Applique

Wednesday, May 24

This simple pattern will help teach you successful, nearly invisible appliqué on a domestic sewing machine. Using freezer paper templates and WonderInvisible nylon from YLI Threads, you'll be surprised how easy it is, AND your block will be finished by the end of the class. No fusing, No raw edges, no kidding! $30 kit fee.
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Artistry through Appliqué

Thursday, May 25

I will relate, through a digital slide show and amusing anecdotes, how I create my art quilts that look like paintings. From a unique pattern-drawing method, to fabric selection, quilting and binding, my entire process is explained in this lecture-format class.
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Free-Motion Quilting Basics

Thursday, May 25

This is a fast-paced beginners' class for learning basic free-motion quilting techniques on a domestic machine. The class is structured around a series of quilt "sandwiches" that will get everyone stitching. Students will also learn about the relationship between needle, thread and tension and learn how to adjust it successfully on their own machine.
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Pictorial Hand Applique - Little Chickadee

Friday, May 26

Using his chickadee kit as a project, David will teach you the technique he uses to create his award-winning animal portraiture art quilts. If you are afraid of hand applique, this fun and informative workshop is for you. Topics include using freezer paper templates, turning seam allowances, and an invisible stitching method.
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Precision Machine Piecing

Saturday, May 27

Whether you are just getting started making quilt tops or you would like to elevate your piecing skills to blue-ribbon status, this class is a must! With easy lessons and plenty of "Aha!" moments, this seemingly simple project class will teach you helpful practices to incorporate into your own sewing skills.
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