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  • Bite-size Gems - on Zoom - w MJ Kinman

    • 26 Oct 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Your own sewing room
    • 19
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    Bite-size Gems - A Zoom Workshop

    with MJ Kinman

    A fast-paced workshop in which we’ll use single-foundation piecing technique “to create a beautiful work of faceted light” – a gem!  For jewelry and quilt lovers

    We choose from several abstract gem designs, based on our skill level.  Then we chart and label onto freezer paper, and position the pieces to create the effects of light and sparkle.  Participants will leave with a block ready for quilting or adding to a quilt.

    You can see her quilts at https://mjkinman.com/


    Skill level:  Confident Beginner

    Cost:  $50 for Members; $65 for Non-Members

    Max: 25

    Supply List:  Overview_Bite-Size-Gems_6-hour-Class_2024-PDF.pdf

      

     

     

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  • Quilting Basics for Beginners - Express Free Motion Quilting

    • 16 Nov 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Maki House, 19 Leeming Drive, Nepean
    • 2
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    Express Free Motion Quilting

    Have you been wondered about Free Motion Quilting, seen someone else's beautiful work and wanted to learn?  Well, now's your chance!!  

    This Express  (one-day) workshop will cover basting the quilt sandwich, threads, and several free motion quilting designs.  Some typical first designs that are popular include stippling, loops, hearts, and stars.

    Quilters will leave with their samples for reference, and great ideas for their own quilts at home. 


    Wendy will bring a selection of her threads to discuss and offer for purchase.  Cheques, cash or credit possible.

    Our Instructor is Wendy Foster-Birch.  Thanks so much Wendy!

    Note:  This is a Techniques Workshop for Beginners.  No actual quilts will be completed.  Participants must have a working sewing machine and be able to operate it. 

    **You will need to prepare sample quilt sandwiches prior to class.

    Cost:  $45 for Member; $55 for Non-Members

    Space:  Min 3/Max 10

    Supply List:  Supply list - Express FMQ - Nov 16-24.doc


    Everyone will have a separate 6' table.  Masks are not mandatory but health officials are still recommending we use them to stay safe.  It's your choice but please respect other people's decisions.

    The kitchen is available for making tea or coffee. There is also a full kitchen with a fridge and microwave for housing lunch.

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  • Birch Tree Quilt (2 days) - MAKI HOUSE - In-Person

    • 31 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 08 Jun 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Maki House, 19 Leeming Drive, Nepean
    • 7
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