Celebration on the Courthouse Steps

Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Instructor: 2022 Juror, Priscilla Godfrey

Description: Join our 2022 juror, Priscilla Godfrey, for this three-hour workshop as we create a paper-pieced variation of a 9-inch log cabin block.

Supplies Provided: Pre-marked paper foundation patterns.

Registrants are required to bring the following:

1. A fully equipped sewing machine with power strip and extension cord
2. A rotary cutter, 18-inch ruler and cutting mat
3. Fat quarters of 6 bright dark fabrics and fat quarters of 4-6 white on white or cream fabrics
4. Basic sewing supplies (scissors, pins, seam ripper, etc.)

Fee: $45.00 (fee includes day of admission)

# of Registrants Allowed: 10

Pin Cushion with Hand-Appliqued Heart

Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Instructor: Elaine Reuschlein is a member of the Schoolhouse Quilters Guild with more than two decades of quilt experience. She has attended many workshops to develop her skills in applique, and enjoys teaching others.

Description: Registrants will use the process of needle turn to create hand-applique, making a pin cushion with a hand-applique heart.

Supplies Provided: 5” squares of fabric, one traceable heart, polyfill, ground walnut shells, needle and thread.

Registrants are required to bring the following: Fabric scissors, pins, needles, a quilt ruler (5” or 6” square), pencil and paper.

Fee: $23.00 (fee includes day of admission)

# of Registrants Allowed: 10

Monkey Wrench

Time: 3:30PM - 5:30PM

Instructor: Linda Young has been quilting for more than two decades, specializing in piecing but creating work using hand and machine techniques. She is a member of both the Schoolhouse Quilters Guild and Creative Needles, and has shown several demonstrations of her quiltmaking locally.

Description: Students will make at least one completed quilt block using an adapted monkey wrench pattern. The block is 6” square and is made using a combination of light and dark fabric rectangles. When put together, blocks form an interlocking secondary design. Basic knowledge of sewing would be very helpful for this class.

Supplies Provided: Pattern, fabric kit, and instructions

Registrants are required to bring the following: A fabric marker (or regular sharp pencil), small fabric scissors, scissors to cut thread, seam ripper and straight pins.

Fee: $28.00 (fee includes day of admission)

# of Registrants Allowed: 10

Hold Everything! From Pioneer Woman Placemat to Zippered Pouch

Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Instructor: Holley Schewe has been a member of the Schoolhouse Quilters Guild since 2005, and is also a member of the Deaf Quilt Guild of Baltimore and the Deaf Quilters of Martinsburg. Her favorite activities include attending quilt retreats, counting her many UFOs and of course, collecting fabric!

Description: Registrants will learn how to use a zipper and a quilted placemat and create a beautiful and useful zippered box pouch.

Supplies Provided: Placemat, zipper, thread and sewing machine

Registrants are required to bring the following: N/A

Fee: $32.00 (fee includes day of admission)

# of Registrants Allowed: 10

Art Quilting: From Sketch to Stitch

Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Instructor: Lita Havens is a watercolor and fiber artist who loves to explore various techniques for creating her own designs using recycled materials.

Description: Registrants will have a fun opportunity to explore creativity in this workshop, from sketching an idea to stitching scrap fabrics and utilizing colored pencils, pens, and embellishments to create an art quilt.

Supplies Provided: Tracing paper, colored pencils, glue and muslin fabric

Registrants are required to bring the following:

1. Fabric scissors
2. Pencil
3. Needle and thread
4. Black “Gelli Roll” #06 pen or fine point black Sharpie 5
5. Scrap fabrics
6. Buttons, beads, and ribbons

Fee: $28.00 (fee includes day of admission)

# of Registrants Allowed: 10

HOPE Quilt Paint a Panel

Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM

Instructor: Diane Canney

Description: Would you like to recognize the healthcare heroes in your life? Have you lost a loved one to COVID-19? Your panel can become part of the traveling HOPE Quilt collection which will travel across the nation for the next two years, including to the Houston International Festival.

The class will include making a fabric panel reflecting a loved one or message of hope. No art skills are required, just creativity. The class is appropriate for all ages.

Supplies Provided: A piece of 11" x 11", 100% cotton fabric, acrylic paints, brushes and pencils, templates and tracing paper.

Registrants are required to bring the following: Registrants are encouraged to bring a reference or inspiration for their panel – perhaps a photo of a loved one, or a message of hope. You may also bring a fabric quilted panel you wish to embellish or add to with messages. Pencils are drawing pens are also welcomed.

Fee: $13.00 (fee includes day of admission)

Creative Fabric Collage

Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Instructor: Lita Havens is a watercolor and fiber artist who loves to explore various techniques for creating her own designs using recycled materials.

Description: This creative class will introduce young artists to explore new techniques in creating designs using fabric, scraps, simple sewing stitches, colored pencils and acrylic paints.

Note: Attendees will be working with sharp needles and scissors. Painting and drawing mediums and glue are non-toxic.

Registrants are required to bring the following: 11” x 14” gift box or a recycled clean pizza box, or an old pair of jeans, a shirt or a canvas bag.

Fee: $20.00 (fee includes day of admission)

# of Registrants Allowed: 10

All About Buttons!

Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Instructor: Nancy Hamilton is a member of the Schoolhouse Quilters Guild and is a retired Allegany County elementary school teacher.

Description: This class teaches young quilters how to sew on a button and make a design using buttons. Registrants will make a button spinner toy.

Note: This class is most suitable for children age 6-10.

Supplies Provided: Felt, buttons, embroidery floss, string, scissors, pencils, paper, chalkboard, chalk.

Registrants are required to bring the following: None, but registrants may bring their own rulers and scissors if preferred.

Fee: $10.00 (fee includes day of admission)

# of Registrants Allowed: 15