2020 Southern Caribbean Quilt Seminar at Sea

Quilting Classes

Please read the class descriptions below. You will be assured of being placed in three full day classes. Class assignments and supply lists will be mailed to you along with your notice for final payment 90 days prior to departure. Classes are open to all levels of ability, unless otherwise stated in the description.

Thursday, March 5, 2020 9:00 am - 3:30 pm; Lunch Break from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Class Title	Instructor
Flying Geese Crossing Class Is Waitlisted	Kimberly Einmo
Thanks to Kimberly's clever design and signature technique for making no-fail flying geese units, this gorgeous quilt is comprised of straight set blocks which give the illusion of diagonally set rows. Only you'll know how easy it is to construct! Flying Geese Crossing is the perfect way to feature one of those luscious precut strip bundles or favorite fabrics from your stash. The best part about Kimberly's signature construction method using her Precision Flying Geese & HST Ruler is there is no math, no wasted fabric, and no stress to make flying geese! Spend the day creating a glorious, one-of-a-kind quilt. Simply bring one Jelly Roll bundle of at least 40 – 2½" strips, plus a quarter yard of a contrasting fabric and 1½ yards of background fabric. You'll finish the class as a pro at making flying geese from simple strips, plus you'll have a great time spending the day learning so many tips and tricks from Kimberly! Sewing machines will be provided for this class. Skill level: Intermediate.
Tropical Landscapes	Cindy Walter
You too can be an artist...with fabric. Students work on their own individual, simplistic or complex, custom-designed landscapes using the Snippet Sensations technique. This class gives a comprehensive picture of the snippet technique. Class is relaxing and easy, even for the non artistic. Cindy includes a trunk show of Snippet projects and covers the steps of turning a snippet top into a quilt, including free-motion quilting. Skill level: All levels.
Eurodam Water Wheel	Jeanette Walton
Learn to paper piece the Judy Niemeyer way while we cruise the blue Caribbean waters! Waterwheel (40" x 40") is aimed at the paper piecing beginner, or someone who wants to try out a fast project, or anyone who wants to learn a new technique. Water Wheel will be a perfect souvenir of our time at sea! Sewing machines will be provided for this class. Skill level: Skilled beginner to intermediate.

Friday, March 6, 2020 9:00 am - 3:30 pm; Lunch Break from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Class Title	Instructor
Mystery Quilt at Sea Class Is Waitlisted	Kimberly Einmo
Do you love to make mystery quilts or does the thought making a quilt for which you have no idea what the end-result will be scare you? Fear not! Whether you are a seasoned veteran and you enjoy the intrigue and suspense of not knowing the outcome or if you have never had the courage to tackle making a mystery quilt before, Kimberly's ultra-popular mystery quilt classes and patterns are perfect for you! She has designed the entire process to be simple and stress-free, so you can take a risk with your fabric selections or risk nothing at all. Step out of your "quilt comfort zone" and try something new. If your fabrics have good contrast, look great when lined up together, and match the values given in the fabric requirements table, then they'll look beautiful when sewn together. Not sure, simply email Kimberly at kimberly@kimberlyeinmo.com and send her a photo of your fabrics. She'll make sure you're on the right track! Sewing machines will be provided for this class. Skill level: Skilled beginner to intermediate.
Hand Quilting-Sashiko and More!	Cindy Walter
Learn several styles of hand quilting from traditional rocking stitch, backwards stitch, to Japanese Sashiko. From tools to techniques, this class is loaded with tips. Cindy's decades of teaching this class will leave you comfortable and feeling successful. Inclusive Kit includes all you need except a hoop, thread clipper, and your favorite concave thimble (or borrow a thimble from Cindy). Skill level: All levels.
Island Surprise	Jeanette Walton
Learn to paper piece the Judy Niemeyer way and create this sensational souvenir of our visit to the islands. Choose warm sun-kissed island colors, cool blues and greens to remind you of the Caribbean sea and sky, or grab scrappy fabrics from your stash to make it your own. Jeanette will walk you through the paper piecing technique step-by-step to make this fun and easy quilt. Yes, you can do that! Sewing machines will be provided for this class. Skill level: Skilled beginner to intermediate.

Friday, March 13, 2020 9:00 am - 3:30 pm; Lunch Break from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Class Title	Instructor
Spinwheels Class Is Waitlisted	Kimberly Einmo
Join Kimberly for super-fun, new class! This striking original design uses 2½" strips to create a stunning quilt with 9 stars pieced from strip units. Choose a jelly roll bundle of fabrics containing 40 strips with 20 different fabrics (there must be two repeats of every fabric). In no-stress class you'll learn Kimberly's signature technique for creating quilts with no set-in or "Y" seams using her Precision Precuts Ruler or her Precision Jelly Roll Ruler. Simply bring your Jelly Roll bundle plus 1¼ yards of white and 2¾ yards of black background fabrics and you'll cut and sew everything in the light-filled classroom at sea! This class is sure to fill-up quickly, so don't delay and sign up today! Sewing machines will be provided for this class. Skill level: Intermediate.
Painted Miniature Quilt	Cindy Walter
There isn't an easier way to make a miniature quilt than to paint it! So easy it is almost cheating – simply paint a pattern printed on Inkjet cotton. The results are stunning! Cindy will tell you how to paint a larger quilt in the future. You'll be hooked – a fun, relaxing class. You bring NOTHING to class, a small kit fee includes all you need. Skill level: All levels.
Ocean Breeze	Jeanette Walton
The curves in this top are as gentle as an ocean breeze...no worries, Mon! The layout pictured is completed using fabrics only, but you can add paper piecing designs of your choice for more of a challenge! All designs are from the Windy Day book from Quiltworx.com, which features six layouts ranging from a small wall quilt to quilts large enough for a twin size bed. Complete the layout shown using your favorite fabrics, or add paper pieced Charm Elements to achieve a fun quilt perfect for just about any occasion! 64 x 80, or make it larger or smaller. Sewing machines will be provided for this class. Skill level: Skilled beginner to intermediate.

Class notes: Holding a quilt seminar on a cruise ship is a unique experience. Sometimes there are space and time challenges that prevent our being able to be "project oriented" and we must concentrate more on process. It is very unlikely that you will have an absolutely finished project at the end of a class. It is helpful if your expectations match these realities. But regardless of how far you are able to progress, our instructors are professionals—some of the best in the quilting world—and we know you will learn many new techniques and have a wonderful experience!