Panama Canal Cruise

Skill level: Fun for all (perfect for all levels of experience).
Sewing machines provided for this class.

Learn to paper piece the Judy Niemeyer way! The Panama Canal locks have often been referred to as an engineering marvel. It might be a stretch to say the same can be said of this pattern, but you will love paper piecing this unique design!

The curves of the flower are easy and gentle, and the whole thing can be completed in the same amount of time as going through the locks!

Class starts by learning the traditional technique of the rocking quilting stitch. After learning variations such as quilting backwards you will move on to different types of hand quilting called Sashiko.
Learn this famed Japanese decorative hand stitch while working on a sample that you can turn into a purse or pillow.

We’ll also talk about Sashiko’s interesting and touching history in the Edo period. Class is loaded with tips on tools and techniques. A hands on ap-proach will assure your success. With a hands on approach you will leave the day comfortable with the technique that works best for you.

Try your hand at reverse appliqué with an easy pattern filled with Panama memories. We will start with a basic two-layer technique for newbies to the traditional Panamanian folk art, with an option for experienced stitchers to add a third layer.

Hand appliqué beginners can feel comfortable learning needleturn appliqué skills with a forgiving folk art pattern, while experienced stitchers can enjoy practicing the meditative art of appliqué.

Learn to paper piece the Judy Niemeyer way! Fast, fun, and easy, this is a great beginner pattern to learn the basics of foundation paper piecing. The units are designed using a technique where the curved sections of the pieced blocks are cut away after the paper piecing of the log cabin block is completed.

The cut-a-way sections are then replaced with the circling flying geese units. Don’t worry – the curves are easy peasy!

This is a great basic quilting class for the beginner while learning the variations of this memory quilt. The project is stripped pieced and teaches how to make a perfect miter; first time, every time.

Students leave with their quilt top partially completed. This class is packed with information. (Optional accompanying publications: Attic Windows, by Cindy Walter and Diana Leone.)

Relax! Piecing curves is fun and freeing when you go improv! We will start with layers of squares that we will freely slice and shift to create winding, wandering patterns.

No two blocks will be alike, but they will all work together to make a quilt to warm you on a breezy evening while you enjoy an umbrella drink.

Learn to paper piece the Judy Niemeyer way while we cruise through the amazing Panama Ca-nal and make new friends! This pattern is perfect for the paper piecing beginner or anyone who wants to learn a new technique.

Waterwheel will be a perfect souvenir of our time at sea and friends we’ll always remember.

There isn’t an easier way to create a quilt top than to paint it! So easy it is almost cheating – simply paint a pattern printed on Inkjet cotton, or draw your own abstract pattern. Teacher will demonstrate both.

Kit will include fabric for either style. You’ll be hooked, a fun, relaxing class and a perfect project for a cruise.