Spiers, Judy

Circuit Teacher
Judy Holley

1072 Shiloh-Firetower Road

Foxworth, Ms. 39483

601-736-7203

Congratulations to Judy for here winning entry, Pineapple Surprise, in the Benartex, Inc. Best Miniature Contest at the American Quilters Society show in Paducah, KY.

Intermediate Pictorial Hand Appliqué:

This workshop begins with a brief review of the basic techniques of hand appliqué. Next hear an illustrated lecture and discussion of pictorial landscape appliqué quilts using a quilt designed and hand appliquéd by the instructor. Topics discussed include selection of color and placement; hand dyed fabrics, hand and machine embroidery embellishments, color pencil shading, as well as bleach discharge. Students will practice their appliqué technique with a block designed by Judy for her quilt. Pattern $10.00

Foundation Pieced Miniature Quilts:

This workshop will begin with a brief lecture and discussion of helpful tips for foundation-piecing miniature quilts. Those attending will be given foundation patterns and foundation materials for four different 3” blocks to complete during the class. These blocks include two 9-patch blocks and 2 star blocks.

Color Composition Workshop:

Begin with an illustrated lecture using quilts, fabrics, and other visual examples to discuss methods for selecting the colors best used in your quilts. Then discuss the basic color wheel, harmony and contrast, color combinations, and techniques for using focus fabrics. You will have practice worksheets designed to help you understand each of these elements of color. Finally, you will select a range of fabrics and design your own favorite block to begin your next quilt.

Basics for Beginning Hand Appliqué:

This hand appliqué workshop is a great place for beginners to start. First begin with an illustrated lecture covering fabric types and selection, threads, template materials, marking pencils, and methods used to mark appliqué pieces and background blocks for proper placement. Then learn techniques used for making bias stems and perfect circles, as well as methods used for needle turn appliqué. Students will be given a pattern (cost $2.00) and instructions to practice their new skills.

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