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Save the Date! Coming in July... Pepper Cory The iconic quilt maker, fabric and pattern designer Pepper Cory will be joining us July 19th –21st for some amazing classes! Having mastered a variety of techniques including curves, scrap quilting, big stitch, sashiko, hand quilting, and machine quilting, she’s a one-woman quilting powerhouse we’re thrilled to have join us in the shop! If you would like to learn more about Pepper Cory, you can check out her website at www.peppercory.com or one of the seven books she has authored (so far)! Be on the lookout in the next issue of The Stash for her specific class offerings at the shop this summer!
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Two Blocks are Better Than One ...How to not get bored with Quilting 1-Day Hands-On Class Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Friday, July 20th 10am - 4:30pm Class Fee: $65 If you're the sort of quilter who hates piecing identical blocks, this is the class for you! Two Block quilts keep the maker involved and intrigued with the pattern as it emerges. In this case you will learn easy to remember guidelines for picking compatible blocks and translate these winning combinations into unique quilts. Design and cut a wall hanging in class that has interest and dimension. You will be amazed at what you can do! Panera box lunch is available for $12. *Class Materials Fee required ($3.00)
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Welcome To Sashiko ...An Introduction to the Japanese Art of Hand Stitching 1/2 Day Hands-On Class Skill Level: Beginner Saturday, July 21st 10am - 1pm Class Fee: $35
Sashiko ('little stab') is the famous white-on-indigo quilted work we associate with Japanese costume of the 19th and early 20th century. Revived in the 1970's, Sashiko is once more a beloved craft in Japan and admired around the world. If you've always wanted to try Sashiko, this is your opportunity. It makes a great travel project and can be used to embellish quilts, garments and home decor. Try your hand at this ancient tradition...you won't be sorry. *Kit purchase required: ($25.00) |
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Introduction to Big Stitch Quilting ...A great way to finish your quilts 1/2 Day Hands-On Class Skill Level: Beginner Saturday, July 21st 2pm - 5pm Class Fee: $35
Whether you're an experienced quilter frustrated you can never get teeny-weeny hand quilting stitches, a total quilting newbie, or just someone who wants to relax and have fun stitching, welcome to Big Stitch--the most relaxed form of hand quilting! Big Stitch quilting is done with a larger needle and uses perle cotton thread. The object is to make visible and even stitches. Contemporary quilters use Big Stitch to embellish their quilts and give a 'handmade' look while traditional quilters find Big Stitch is just the thing for an authentic 30's look or homespun-style projects. *Kit purchase required: ($25.00). Pre-Class work required by participant.
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About Pepper:
Pepper's love affair with quilts began in 1972 when she purchased an antique quilt for $1.00. She both collects quilts and makes them herself. Author of seven quilt instruction books, she also writes for quilting magazines, blogs on the Web, and continues to teach around the world. Her latest book is The Pepper Cory Quilt Pattern Collection (aqs, 2007). She is the recipient of the Jewel Pierce Patterson Teacher's Award and the past-president of the International Quilters Association. Pepper designs stencils for home decorating and quilt making through Quilting Creations International and The Electric Quilt Company. Since 2000, she has been designing fabrics for Michael Miller, Telegraph Road Studio, and Avyln Fabrics. Known for her sense of humor, individualistic teaching approach, and love of strange fabrics, she confesses to a lifelong passion for handwork and the current flame is Sashiko (Japanese quilting). Recently her downloadable video class Waste Not, Want Not--Scrap Quilting and a workshop called The Sashiko Zen Pillow appear on the indie site www.craftsy.com . She has appeared on The Quilt Show, an online quilt magazine and subscription site, with an episode entitled Simple Stitches, Super Quilts. Her blogs are Pepper at the Quilt Studio (quilting and daily life), Quilt Flap (antique quilts) and Needle Me Now on behalf of Colonial Needle. Visit Pepper on the web at www.peppercory.com . |
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