2020 Paducah, KY Education Descriptions Class Descriptions……………………………………………………………………Pages 2 – 97 Select classes have Precutting Instructions, click link in description to print. 20 Tips and Tricks for Better Machine Quilting Cindy Seitz-Krug All Levels Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eisenhower Room #31806 - Lectures In Cindy's twenty-plus years of making award-winning quilts on her home sewing machine, she has compiled a list of simple tips and tricks that will make anyone a better machine quilter. Cindy illustrates these tips with a PowerPoint presentation chock full of photos and examples to demonstrate the items covered in the lecture. Take the mystery out of home machine quilting! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. quintessentialquilting.com Member: $12 Retail: $15 3-Day Appraisal Skills Course Gerold Roy, Carol Butzke, and Carol Elmore All Levels Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. River Room at Holiday Inn Riverfront #39361 - Professional Development This course is open to anyone interested in becoming a quilt appraiser certified by the American Quilter's Society as well as to professional appraisers. Students will receive an introduction to the procedures and practices that are necessary in order to become certified by AQS. This three-day course allows candidates an opportunity to determine their strengths and weaknesses in preparing professional quilt appraisals that meet legal and ethical standards for insurance, sale, and donation purposes. A prerequisite for those who aspire to become certified by AQS, the course is an important step toward understanding the serious nature of appraising, as well as an opportunity to test your knowledge and abilities while learning through the experiences of others. This three-day class includes show admission for Wednesday. americanquilter.com Member: $280 Retail: $350 2 Created: 12/19/2019 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class: Notebook Pen and pencil Quilt or quilt top Optional Item: Camera A to Z: Quilting as Simple as Writing the Alphabet! Claudia Pfeil Beginner, Intermediate Wednesday, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Adams I and II Room #38508 - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM Join Claudia to learn this new and innovative technique using the alphabet as the basis of a brand- new quilting motif. These designs are so versatile they can be used in borders, blocks, or allover designs. This is a perfect class for beginners and anyone looking for something new for customers. Take something as simple as ABCs and make it an elegant quilting design. You can even transform your handwriting into quilting! You won’t believe your eyes when you complete this awesome class. quilt-und-co.de Member: $100 Retail: $125 (Plus Kit Fee) Supplies: A kit is required and includes: fabrics for top and backing, batting, thread, and a handout booklet. Kit Fee: $40 (payable in class, cash preferred) Please bring the following items to class: Light and dark fabric marker Notebook, pen, and pencil Seam ripper Straight longarm ruler Thread snips Movable head longarm machines are provided by Handi Quilter. Two students per machine. 3 Created: 12/19/2019 After the War: A Textile Show and Tell Allison Rainboth All Levels Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Eisenhower Room #31801 - Lectures The period following the Civil War from 1870-1920 brought many changes to American society. Great social movements such as suffrage and temperance swept the nation. America celebrated her 100th birthday, and pioneers settled the West. The era of the Gibson Girl and the end of the Victorian age produced more fabric choices than ever before. In this presentation, quilt historian Allison Rainboth will look at these events in the context of her collection of antique quilts and quilt tops and will share many examples of period fabrics. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. Member: $12 Retail: $15 All-Star Review: Wednesday Various All Levels Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Eisenhower Room #STAR-W - Special Events Join us for our ever-popular All-Star Review and learn techniques from many of this year’s instructors. Each instructor will give a 10-minute demonstration to all participants from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. After 7:30 p.m., meet the instructors and purchase their books, patterns, and tools. You can even get an autograph or two. A booklet with printed handouts is provided to each participant. This event always sells out fast, so hurry and get your tickets today! quiltweek.com Member: $24 Retail: $30 4 Created: 12/19/2019 All-Star Review: Saturday Various All Levels Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eisenhower Room #STAR-S - Special Events Join us for our ever-popular All-Star Review and learn techniques from many of this year’s instructors. Each instructor will give a 10-minute demonstration to all participants from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. After 2:30 p.m., meet the instructors and purchase their books, patterns, and tools. You can even get an autograph or two. A booklet with printed handouts is provided to each participant. This event always sells out fast, so hurry and get your tickets today! quiltweek.com Member: $24 Retail: $30 An Afternoon with Edyta Sitar: Patches of Blue Edyta Sitar All Levels Thursday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Eisenhower Room #SITAR - Lectures Restful and relaxing. Simple, yet elegant. No matter how you think of the classic combination of blue and white, this collection of breathtaking quilts is sure to capture your imagination. Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts shares a dozen antique and current designs in this beloved color combination. Each season allows for a new take on blue and white; the versatility of these colored quilts is amazing. Whether a light spring refresh, a cozy winter wonderland, or a patriotic Fourth of July, these quilts will inspire you to add a beautiful sparkle to your home. laundrybasketquilts.com Member: $24 Retail: $30 5 Created: 12/19/2019 An Afternoon with Victoria Findlay Wolfe: Creativity and Play All Levels Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Eisenhower Room #WOLFE - Lectures Join Victoria Findlay Wolfe for an afternoon of quilt fun and creativity. Victoria will share her creative process and demonstrate how play creates an open field for creativity while boosting your confidence. She will inspire you to let go and remember that quilting is FUN! You'll learn about Victoria's new work as well as her world-famous Double Wedding Ring quilts. Victoria will send you home with a creative spark to start something new! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. vfwquilts.com Member: $24 Retail: $30 An Evening with Ricky Tims All Levels Friday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Carson Center #RICKY - Special Events If you’ve never seen Ricky perform, you’re missing out! Although this is billed as a concert, An Evening with Ricky Tims at the Carson Center is so much more. Ricky is an award-winning quilter, pianist, and storyteller extraordinaire. Experience an evening of music, laughter, and inspiration that will keep you spellbound and entertained. You’ll leave with a head full of memories and a heart full of inspiration. Even if you’ve experienced Ricky’s concerts before, be sure to come again and expect the unexpected. rickytims.com Member: $28 Retail: $35 6 Created: 12/19/2019 Appliqué All Ways Alex Anderson All Levels Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Eisenhower Room #31802 - Lectures In this interactive presentation, Alex will guide you through many different appliqué techniques - everything you wanted to learn but were afraid to ask or attempt! She will break down and simplify the basic steps for raw-edge, machine needle-turn, hand needle-turn, and much more. You will gain the skills and knowledge to help you decide which style best suits your project and to utilize it with confidence, reaching your maximum creative potential on every appliqué project. Learn from a pro and amaze yourself and others with the results! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. alexandersonquilts.com Member: $24 Retail: $30 AQS Awards Presentation Featuring Kimberly Einmo Kimberly Einmo All Levels Tuesday, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. The Carson Center #AWARD - Special Events Be a part of Paducah history! Join Kimberly Einmo for the evening and you’ll be the first to see the winning quilts as the Janome America Best of Show, AQS Best Hand Workmanship, BERNINA of America Best Stationary Machine Workmanship, APQS Best Movable Machine Workmanship, Hobbs Bonded Fibers Best Wall Quilt, and AccuQuilt® Best Miniature Quilt awards are revealed onstage. You’ll love sharing stories and laughs with Kimberly Einmo as we celebrate quiltmakers in Paducah. Hors d’oeuvres will be served in the lobby from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. kimberlyeinmo.com Member: $28 Retail: $35 7 Created: 12/19/2019 Barn Quilt Painting Workshop: Create Quilty Décor Katie Baker All Levels Friday, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Truman Room #39524 - Creative Crafts Join Katie Baker of Baker Nest to create your own barn quilt. Barn quilts were first seen across America's rural landscape hundreds of years ago, but it wasn't until the early 2000s that we saw a revival of this folk art with a grassroots movement that began in Ohio. Barn quilts are a quilt block painted on wood and hung on barns that reflect the family's heritage and celebrate the women's role in agriculture through the beautiful quilt blocks they created.