3 The One-Patch Renaissance: Diamonds, Hexagons, Tumblers, Reeze L. Hanson Apple Cores, Pyramids, Kites. . . . 1436 S. Olive St What began with the innovation of ready made OttawaKS 66067 Reeze L. Hanson shapes for English paper piecing exploded with the introduction of die cutters and 785-418-1176 laser cutting techniques. [email protected] This program looks at how modern 6 Guild Lectures technology has made it possible to 5 return to one of quilt-making’s Color Confidence for Quilters: Or oldest forms—the one-patch! Why You Should Trust Your Hunches 1 Inspiration is in the Air This talk is full of history, humor, “I’m just not good with color,” is a common evolution and revolution, and, oh Where does inspiration for refrain heard in guilds and quilt shops. But with yes, technology. And of course, quilt designs come from? a little color confidence any quilter can become a lots of quilts made from one-patch It really is in the air and all around us— color whiz. This program explores basic color theory shapes. You will also learn a bit and in some unexpected places you might never from the quilter’s perspective and shows how to about how to design and sew have thought to look. In this innovative lecture/ develop color confidence drawing on your own one-patch quilts, whetting your demonstration you will learn how to draw on instincts and intuition. The Program includes a appetite to try one of these new common everyday sources for quilt ideas and virtual quilt show along with a trunk show of quilts classics from your old scrap bag! how to translate those ideas into quilts or wall illustrating basic color concepts. It is a fun and hangings. This is a fun lecture and trunk show Note: Workshop on one-patch interactive program. Workshop available. with lots of group interaction and humor. Quilts piecing by machine is also designed from unexpected sources are part of available. 6 Quilt Story: this very peculiar trunk show. You won’t want Everybody Has One to miss this one. Odd Blocks: 4 Everyone has a quilt story. But the quilts Settings that Rock themselves also have stories to tell. We may 2 Grandmother’s Ever wondered what to do have seen photo memory quilts and t-shirt quilts Flower Garden Quilts: with a set of blocks that were which recount events, memorialize loved ones, The Hexagon and Beyond all different? or celebrate beginnings or endings. But quilts This program looks at the history of the Or a collection of orphan blocks, can tell stories in other ways through design, hexagon in art, nature, and quilts. You will see or an odd number of blocks? color, block choice, and fabric selection. its incredible variety, and the versatility of this This hands-on lecture/workshop will teach Come along on this story-telling journey and traditional pattern. A trunk show of Reeze’s techniques for working with odd blocks and see what some of the quilts in your family have large collection of Hexagon and Grandmother’s provide lots of sample settings to turn those to say. If we listen closely we can hear the Flower Garden quilts will never have you look- Odd Blocks into amazing and innovative quilts. voices of the quilters speak to us through the ing at this pattern in quite the same way again. Reeze will show you how to use those blocks to cloth. Enjoy this humorous and poignant story- This is an hour of history, humor, and serious tell a story that captures moments or memories. telling journey. eye candy featuring one of our most beloved Tables are preferred for this lecture/workshop. and versatile quilt patterns. Go to www.morningglorydesigns.com/lectures for more information and additional lectures. For More Available Workshops go to www.morningglorydesigns.com/workshops 7 Workshops EQ8 Classes & Workshops Seminole Patchwork Sampler EQ8 Classes Available for your Shop, The Seminole Tote Bag Learn a variety of Seminole Patchwork Small Group, or Quilt Show techniques, resulting in a lovely row This workshop explores simple sampler. Four or more different techniques piecing & basic sewing technique, EQ8 Preview: a 1-hour intro to will be included in a wonderful stash- digital design for those who We will make a fabulous tote bag with busting project. (Full day workshop) Project a Seminole-pieced band around the is 18” x 24”. Free pattern included. don’t own EQ8 top. It can be made from 6 fat quarters, Beginner Courses: (no experience 1/2 yard lining, and a piece of batting. It is fast, fun and Diamond Star with NO Set-in Seams necessary, EQ8 & laptop required) gorgeous! This is a great beginner project or group 60° diamonds and triangles are a fast and workshop. (full day workshop) Free pattern included. fun way to create beautiful quilts in any EQ8 for the Beginner: 2-hour size. The diamond star pattern will teach introduction to drawing & designing with EQ8 Color Confidence Workshop you all of the techniques needed to make ($30/person, min 4) This hands-on workshop explores basic color theory for stars, tumbling blocks, chevrons & more EQ8 Boot Camp: 4-hour intensive introduction quilters, the color wheel, color schemes for quilts, and without any set-in seams. Bring a jelly roll dozens of tips and tricks for picking fabrics for your & 1 yard of background fabric. to drawing & designing with EQ8 ($50/person, next project. We explore color with crayons and a color Pattern & Ruler $25 (full day workshop) min 5) wheel you keep, fabric swatches and scraps from your Machine Applique Intermediate Courses: (experience with EQ8 stash. It builds color confidence while building a color is required; EQ8 & laptop required) $50/ vocabulary that lets each quilter use her own tastes and You choose the pattern & learn loads of preferences to guide her color and fabric choices. techniques for using fusible web and simple person, min 4 $20 color kit required. (half day workshop) raw edge machine applique. Half day or Full EQ Stitch: Learn how to use the new digitizing day workshops. plug-in for EQ8. The Merry Go-Round Quilt: the 60˚ Ruler EQ8 Photo Patchwork using the image work- This is a wonderful project to learn how to work with a 60˚ triangle table and photo patchwork tools to create ruler. The techniques are simple General Fee Schedule quilt art. and the results spectacular. It can be EQ8 Drawing: Easy Draw & Patch Draw: made with a “Jelly Roll” or any set Guild Lectures: explore the drawing tools and grids in these of 2 1/2” strips. The workshop will two powerful worktables. make a lap size quilt but instruc- $300 for one lecture/trunk show tions are given for larger quilts. $200 for additional lectures/trunk shows* EQ8 Applique: drawing & tracing images to Pattern purchase required. (full day *(if both lectures are the same; $250 if lectures are different) create original applique designs and workshop). templates. Pattern and ruler $25. Workshops: $350.00 for half day workshop Use EQ8 to design Optical Illusion Quilts Curved Piecing without Pins! $450.00 for full day workshop Discounts: Learn to sew Apple Cores, Clam Shells, or Winding Ways curved $50 discount when booking a lecture with a workshop. blocks without pins. This simple $100 discount when booking multiple workshops. technique will improve your piecing and open up a world of blocks you $50 re-booking discount to groups I have previously may have resisted in the past. visited. Half day or full day workshops. Retreats or multi-day workshops: contact for rates Uses AccuQuilt dies and GO! Cutter. Mileage, meals & accommodations are additional. Rates are current for 2018