Part two in this machine quilting studies. This is a level 2 Machine Quilting class with a focus on a specific technique or application; in this case exploring and creating a variety of background textures that will highlight quilted or appliqued motifs or add dimension to pieces block patterns. The entire class will be devoted to discovering and practicing new textures you may not have tried before and the resulting sampler will become an excellent reference to work these textures into future quilts. As this is a 'focus' class, rudimentary quilting functions and processes will not be covered so students need to come prepared with a basic knowledge and familiarity with free-motion quilting. Skill level: intermediate.

Reserve your table to come, sit and sew.

If you sew, sooner or later you end up with stray buttons - they may be from a garment project or something you inherited from your grandmother. Many quilters actually collect unusual or antique buttons. Most of the time you end up with buttons that don't match. What to do with them? They can be worn if that is your cup of tea; or - you can make this lovely embroidered medallion project that can embrace each button in a delicate frame hand embroidered on q background. It appears intricate, but don't be intimidated - the embroidery is made up of simple compounded stitches. Skill Level is beginner and up

These wonderful designed by Helene Knott are great gifts for family and friends.