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Technique Sharing Workshops

Technique Sharing Workshops (TSW for short) are free, and take place at our guild meetings, always beginning after the lunch break and lasting between 30 min. and 2 hours, depending on the topic. These workshops, led or taught by our own members on a volunteer basis, give our members a chance to share, learn and practice various special techniques related to quilting.

The Home Page Calendar includes the 2012 Technique Sharing Workshops.

TSW Handouts are archived on the blog, effective with the 2011 TSWs.

"Strip Piecing on Muslin Foundation" with Pam Brown

Jan 19th, 2012

The frugal quilter will love this method that uses scraps from your stash.  Bring your machine or watch demo.

Download Supply List

Download Handout Page 1

Download Handout Page 2


"Cleaning Your Machine" with Diana Roberts

Feb 16th, 2012

Diana will show us how to clean sewing machines of the style with drop-in bobbins.


"Mystery Quilt" with Melissa Trunick

Mar 1st, 2012

Once again we are fortunate to have Melissa guiding us through a mystery quilt.  Keep watching this spot to download the supply list.


"Fun, Easy Circles" with Sharon Fry

Mar 15th, 2012

 
Get the look of Drunkard's Path using your scraps.  Demo only.


"Knit Neck Scarf" with June Moes

Apr 5th, 2012

June has personalized her neck scarf and will show you how you can embellish yours too.

Supply List:   NO  KNITTING NEEDLES NEEDED!!
One skein yarn – heavy weight or light
Nifty Knitter (available at craft stores or online -
            around $20, use your coupons)
             This is a four size kit allowing you to make
             different sizes but also comes in single size

Click here to see the knitting tool.


"Speedy Pillow Cases" with Jan Westerman

Apr 19th, 2012

Confused by the pillowcase instructions?  Jan shows us how.  If you bring the listed supplies you can make at least one for our troops.
 
Supply List:
    Sewing machine
    Thread, scissors, pins, general sewing supplies
     Fabric:            ¾ yard for main pillowcase
                         1/8 yard for trim, folded in half
                                 lengthwise, wrong sides
                                 pressed together
                         1/3 yard, cut to 2 ½” for band


"Needle Safe" with Cathy Rapp

May 17th, 2012

 

Tired of losing your needles when you travel?  This handy needle safe will keep them all in one handy place and ready to go.