Please join us as we celebrate the 36th annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival.

The Merchants Mall will feature everything for quilt, fiber, wearable & textile artists, and home sewers. In addition, MAQF will present the finest collection of quilt, garment, and fiber art exhibitions including quilt and wearable art prize money competitions. Rounding out the event will be workshops and lectures presented by leading instructors along with demonstrations throughout the Merchants Mall.

RACHEL DERSTINE
VA006 - Twists and Curves Quilt
Full-Day Workshop - $90
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
Did you ever wish you could create a free form art quilt featuring movement and flow? Learn to make this vibrant quilt full of depth and flowing lines. We will learn how to do curved piecing, fused applique, and couching (stitching yarn to the surface of the quilt). A pattern for the above quilt will be provided in class. You will choose 3 main hand-dyed or ombre fabrics for your background then create your circles from coordinating batiks and hand dyed fabrics. Supply list provided. All Levels

Students to Provide
Paper pattern: to be provided in class. This is a 20” x 26” finished quilt.

Fabric: Choose a limited color palette. 3 basic colors work best, and you may have different values of those colors.
3 - ½ yard pieces of background fabric. I highly recommend choosing hand dyed fabrics which read as solids but have some mottling. You may choose gradient (ombre) fabrics. Look for two of the colors to be directly across the color wheel for the best effect.
6-7 fat quarters of batik or more textured hand dyed fabrics for the circles. Striped batiks are always fun. 3-5 coordinating colors of yarn, any thickness.
1 yard - Backing and facing fabric One 22” x 28” piece of batting.
Please bring some scrap fabric, batting and backing to practice couching – 12” x 12” is fine.

Thread:
Your favorite piecing thread in coordinating colors – I like Aurifil #40 or #50 Coordinating colors of your favorite quilting threads – I like Glide, Isacord, or Floriani. 3 coordinating colors of Madiera Super Twist #30. I will have some for sale in class. Optional: Aurifil Invisible Thread for the bobbin when couching.

Notions:
Freezer paper – 2 sheets, 18” x 28”
Parchment Paper – 2 pieces 15” x 24” DO NOT buy cheap generic brands, only use Reynolds. The cheap brands will permanently stick to your fabric and you will not be happy.
Mistyfuse – one package of 20” x 2.5 yards is plenty. I will also have some for sale in class.
Sharpie Pen for tracing the pattern onto freezer paper.
Marking pencil or chalk for fabric. You may wish to bring two – one for darks, one for lights.
Rotary cutter with extra blades. We will be cutting fabric and paper.
Medium size cutting mat. Pins Thread snips
Scotch Tape & masking tape Starbucks Straw
Dritz Fray Check Spool holder
Paper bag for your scraps and threads Small iron and ironing surface.
Power strip
Sewing Machine & Presser Feet
Sewing machine in good working order is required. Bring manual. Walking foot   Quarter inch foot for piecing
Couching Foot if you have one. I use Bernina #21. You may simply use an open toe foot or a zig zag foot.

Sewing Machine Required

CYNTHIA ENGLAND
VA009 - Blue Heron
Full-Day Workshop - $100
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
Learn an innovative technique from an award-winning quilter while creating this beautiful Blue Heron. Not foundation pieced - only straight line sewing - working on the RIGHT side of the fabric - NO paper to pick out - And lots of cheating! All Levels (Confident Beginner and Up)

Required class kit, $37 payable to the instructor in class, includes the pattern, all fabric needed for the wall hanging top including borders and binding. Backing and batting are not included.

Students to Provide
Sewing machine
Light to medium gray thread
Personal sewing supplies - seam ripper, pins, etc.
Iron (travel iron works best, not the small mini irons on a stick) Ironing surface - small tabletop ironing boards work well or an empty cardboard bolt from a bolt of fabric Paper and Fabric scissors Tray - this is for laying out and organizing the individual pieces, no bigger than 11 x 16. Don't go out and buy this.
Approximately 10 sandwich-sized ziplock baggies to separate sections. Please watch the free tutorial online to make yourself familiar with what we will be doing - click here. Look forward to seeing you in class! We are going to have FUN!

Sewing Machine Required

GYLEEN FITZGERALD
VA012 - Chasing Rainbows
Full-Day Workshop - $110
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
Modern with a twist! "KNOT" so hard that you will “SPIN”! It's visually dynamic with fast easy piecing. A wall-hanging you will need (21) or for a lap quilt (42) 2½" x 40" strips. All Levels
Required class kit, $27 payable to the instructor in class, includes Angle Trim Tool and class pattern.

Students to Provide Wall hanging:
(21) 2½" x 40" strips*, assorted fabrics
2½ yards of background fabric; cut into 2½" strips as needed

Lap Quilt:
(42) 2½” x 40” strips, assorted fabrics (solids, semi-solids, batiks) (2 strips per fabric)
3½ yards background fabric
*Note: Using a Jelly Roll with “pinked” edges can be challenging to measure, cut and stitch. I trim the strips to 2½" wide which will cut off most of the pinking.
Sewing machine with manual;
¼” foot without edge guide (if possible);
(2) thread colors, one for the top and another in the bobbin and that is visible on the wrong side of fabric;
seam ripper;
thread snips;
rotary cutter, ruler and mat;
extension cord;
straight pins;
finger pressing tool;
and batting to use as a design wall (optional).
Also, a chair pad or booster is handy.

Sewing Machine Required

DEBORAH GANSBERGER
VA014 - Basic Foundation Piecing
Half-Day Workshop - $60
9 am - 12 pm, Saturday, March 1
This class concentrates on the basic process for foundation/paper piecing. This project is made using our Leave-In Foundations but based on traditional paper-piecing techniques. Understanding the instructions, cutting techniques and organizing the workspace is also covered in this class. All Levels

Required class kit, $8 payable to the instructor in class, includes the pattern, foundation and Grippy Straight Edge.

Students to Provide
Background (Corners) 12” square (more if using for binding) 19 fabric pieces - 3½” x 8½”

Sewing Machine
Add-A-Quarter Ruler (6”) (Available to purchase in class 6" - $7, 12" - $11)
Rotary Cutter & Mat Iron & Mat
Pins
12” acrylic ruler
Sewing Machine Required

DAVID OWEN HASTINGS
VA017 - Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
Full-Day Workshop - $135
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
These charming little quilts are inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, and are a great skill-building project to learn a number of quilting techniques.
Work small, Work smart, look great.

We will start with a simple, modern color palette of neutral fabrics with a flash of color. Clean lines combined with simple design give each tiny composition a sophisticated feeling. Since we are working very small, this is a great project for using small scraps and bits of special fabric.

Participants will learn the quilt-as-you-go method, and a PDF materials and supplies list will be emailed in advance. Hand stitching adds a sleek, linear element. Finishing techniques will be demonstrated, and participants will have time to finish a set of coasters, or a small wall quilt!

WORKSHOP DETAILS
Select a range of neutral fabrics (all light, medium or dark), and a bright accent color. Solids, and subtle, small-scale prints or textures work best.
Cut cotton batting and backing fabric into 5″ squares.
Cut a selection of the neutral fabrics into small strips (sizes will be provided).
Cut a small amount of the bright accent color fabric.
Learn the quilt-as-you-go technique, working from the inside out.
Explore strip piecing and leaving the raw edges on the outside for extra texture.
Trim your small quilt blocks and stay stitch the edges.
Learn about hand stitching, and experiment with adding your own design.
Sew the backing onto the top of your mini quilts, leaving a space for turning.
Turn and press, then do a final stitching around the perimeter.
A complete PDF supply list, plus step-by-step notes and templates will be emailed to each participant. Class sizes are limited to ensure one-on-one time. This is an all-levels class. You should be comfortable using your sewing machine, and it should be in good working order. I look forward to sharing and sewing with you! For more about David, please visit www.davidowenhastings.com or follow @davidowenhastings on Instagram.

Students to Provide
Cotton sewing thread: 40- or 50-weight, medium grey
Cotton batting: cut into 5" x 5" squares (cut 9–12)
Cotton backing: cut into 5" x 5" squares (cut 9–12)
6–8 neutral fabrics: choose solid or subtly printed quilting cotton fabrics in a neutral color family. Very subtle textures are OK but no strong prints, please. Choose colors in one family with similar values, such as ALL light grey, ALL medium grey, ALL black, ALL tan, ALL navy, etc. If you use prints, make sure they are very small and low-contrast. Yarn-dyed wovens are nice for this project and provide a texture contrast to the printed cottons. Cut into 4" x 6" pieces (cut 5–6 from each neutral fabric). Also bring 2 fat quarters extra, which you will use if you’d like to make a wall hanging.
Accent fabrics: choose strong, bright, modern colors. Solids or subtle textures/prints. Cut two: 4" x 6", cut one: 1.5" x 6", cut one: 1.25" x 6". (See provided PDF for additional cutting details and examples.)
#8 or #12 Perle hand quilting cotton thread
Please cut the 5" x 5" squares of backing and batting to size before class, so you can have as much time as possible to work on your mini quilts. You will receive a PDF handout with directions — the directions are notes for your reference to use during class. You do not need to do any sewing in advance.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

Home sewing machine with walking foot
Small scissors and fabric shears
Seam ripper
Rotary cutter
Cutting mat
Quilting ruler
Fabric marking pen
Straight pins
Wooden chopstick
Note pad and pencil/pen
Cell phone or digital camera
Sashiko or embroidery needle

Please Note: Try out your walking foot attachment before class until you are confident it is working properly.
Sewing Machine Required

BETH HELFTER
VA020 - Flying Frankies Two in One Throws
Full-Day Workshop - $95
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
Why make one quilt when you can make two at the same time? Combine the Fliying Frankies outlined flying geese with a two color background to create a pair of stunning throws! One to keep and one to share – or keep them both. You deserve it. You’ll learn or perfect the Accordion Sewn HSTs and Flying Frankies methods and use both to play with multiple scrappy fabrics and a two toned background, learning a bit about value and placement along the way. Confident

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced Level

Required class kit, $8 payable to the instructor in class, includes the class handout.

Students to Provide
1 1/2 yards total scraps print fabrics (up to 40 different prints)
1/2 yard flange fabric
2 1/2 yards Background One
2 1/2 yards Background Two
Thread for piecing
Rotary cutter and small mat
Safety pin, one small
Fabric Scissors
Basic Sewing Supplies
Sewing machine with standard, flat quarter inch foot (NO FLANGE)
Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers – optional, and also available in class ($32). If you own this tool, though, bring them!
If not using Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers, any 6” or similar size square ruler to be used for trimming
Class handout $8, will be provided in class

Sewing Machine Required

JOYCE HUGHES
VA023 - Thread Painting "Follow Up/Finishing"
Full-Day Workshop - $80
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO HAS TAKEN A THREAD PAINTING CLASS ANYWHERE FROM JOYCE HUGHES. YOU MUST WORK ON A QUILT PROJECT FROM A PRIOR CLASS. NO “NEW” QUILT OR A SPECIFIC QUILT WILL BE INSTRUCTED IN THIS CLASS.

Need a little push, reminder or guidance on the next steps to completing your Thread Painting quilt?
Under Joyce's guidance, you'll refresh your techniques of Thread Painting and continue your journey in thread painting with a special workshop designed to help you complete your quilt from previous classes with Joyce Hughes. This class is perfect for those who have attended a thread painting workshops with Joyce and are ready to apply the finishing stitching skills, and get one step closer to finishing your quilt!

Who Should Attend? This class is tailored for those who have attended previous workshops with Joyce Hughes, and are looking to complete a quilt they've started. What to Bring: Participants should bring their quilt in progress, all thread painting supplies and materials listed for the specific project you will be working one. Embark on the final leg of your thread painting journey and transform your work-in-progress into a stunning masterpiece! All Levels

Students to Provide
-Quilt Project from a prior class. You will need to bring ALL the supplies that were listed for that specific project.
EXAMPLE: Panel, Theads from kit, Instructions, and MACHINE in Good working order, cleaned and oiled. Please bring your manual to
help with machine problems that may happen in class.    Free motion foot/ Darning foot (Machine and foot must be able to do zig-zag).
Extra EMPTY bobbins, minimal 4 Small Scissors to cut threads
Practice quilt sandwich, approx., 12 x 12

***If you need a new supply list for your specific project- Please contact me PRIOR to class! Sewing Machine Required

MARJAN KLUEPFEL
VA026 - Seascapes-Dimensional Quilts
Full-Day Workshop - $85
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
Create your own original seascape wall quilt. Learn about essential design principles. This workshop is suitable for new and experienced quilters with patterns available for those who are not confident to make their own designs. We’ll be creating a fabric collage using fused or traditional applique. In this one day class the emphasis is on designing your quilt top, with discussion and demonstration of 3D stumpwork, free-motion machine embroidery and thread painting, foiling, embellishing with Angelina and beads, yarn (couching) and bobbin-drawing. View some of my Seascape quilts at http://www.marjankluepfel.com All Levels

Optional Class Pattern - Seascape pattern, $10 payable to the instructor in class. Hand-dyed fabric is also available in class, $25/yard.

Students to Provide
-Fabric pieces (fat quarter size) including cottons, satins and organzas (maybe some prints that remind you of fish, coral or seaweed).
-You will need one yard of background “water” fabric. Hand-dyed “water” fabric will be available for sale during the workshop, $25/yard.
-Embellishments (threads, ribbons, yarn and beads)
-2 yards of fusible web such as Pellon 805 Wonder Under
-Paper, pencil and Sharpie
-Scissors and pins
-A Teflon pressing sheet, travel iron, and light box are optional, but useful.
No sewing machine necessary!

HEATHER KOJAN
VA029 - Diamonds on a String
Half-Day Workshop - $70
9 am - 12 pm, Saturday, March 1
Scraps taking over your sewing space? This is the workshop for you! We'll use up lots of strips of fabric (strings!) to create this bold and dynamic quilt. A little bit of foundation piecing is involved (don't panic - just 1 line of sewing!) and then we're on our way! All Levels

Required class kit, $12 payable to the instructor in class, includes the workshop pattern.

Students to Provide
Variety of print fabric strips, varying from 1 ½” to 3” wide and at least 11” long equal to approximately ½ yard total to make 1-2 diamond blocks.
(1) strip white or white on white fabric 1 ½” wide x width of fabric (40” or longer.)
(8) squares solid fabrics in various colors 3” x 4 ¼” for diamond centers
(4) sheets copier paper 8 ½” x 11”
Basic sewing supplies (seam ripper, pins, marking tools, scissors, etc) Rotary cutter with new blade, rotary cutting mat
6” x 12” ruler or similar size with 1/8” markings Mechanical Pencil
Glue Stick or Tape Runner Neutral Thread for piecing
Sewing Machine in good working order with ¼” foot Questions: email Heather at [email protected]

Sewing Machine Required

JULIA LARINA - QUILTOFF
VA037 - One Tile at a Time! Secondary Designs for Your Quilts
Half-Day Workshop - $80
9 am - 12 pm, Saturday, March 1
Unleash the Power of Tile Patterns! Join our free motion longarm quilting class and discover the art of creating secondary designs on your block quilts using the concept of tile patterns. Learn how to break down complex designs into smaller, manageable pieces, and then stitch them together to create stunning, one-of-a-kind quilts! All Levels

Two students/longarm machine.

Required class kit, $35 payable to the instructor in class, includes preprinted or appliqued mini quilt top to practice, batting, backing fabric, thread, small quilting ruler, and handouts.

Students to Provide
Pencil and a notebook for taking notes, doodling, and sketching
Small scissors or snips
Marking pen (water soluble preferred)
Please email any questions to [email protected] I look forward to meeting you!

Longarm machines provided by Innova

JULIA LARINA - QUILTOFF
VA038 - Modern Whole Cloth - Mandala
Half-Day Workshop - $80
1 pm - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
The possibilities and options of creating beauty out of nowhere, with just a little bit of planning, are so inspiring! Let Julia show several strategies for seeing the empty space differently, and plan and quilt your own whole cloth Mandala project during practice time. All Levels

Two students/longarm machine.

Required class kit, $25 payable to the instructor in class, includes 2 premarked mandalas, thread, backing fabric, batting, and a small ruler.

Students to Provide
Pencil and a notebook for taking notes, doodling, and sketching
Small scissors or snips
Marking pen (water soluble preferred)
Please email any questions to [email protected] I look forward to meeting you!

Longarm machines provided by Innova

DAVID SIROTA
VA044 - Storm at Sea
Full-Day Workshop - $85
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
Are you curious about paper piecing? Do you and paper piecing already have a love/hate relationship? Do you love the accuracy you achieve, but hate the process of getting there? Well, this class will change that to a LOVE relationship. We’ll be using the versatile Storm at Sea pattern to learn my “No More Tears” © method of paper piecing. Although we won’t be finishing the entire project in class, you’ll have a good start, and the tools you’ll need to finish it at home, in half the time you’d expect from paper piecing. Don’t believe me? You’ll just have to come and see for yourself.

All Levels

Required class kit, $5 payable to the instructor in class, includes pattern and printed materials.

Students to Provide
Your baggies of pre-cut fabric and some extra just in case
Rotary cutter with a fresh blade
6” x 12” ruler
Small cutting mat – 9” x 12” is fine.
Invisible Scotch tape (any brand)
Pencil or pen for taking notes.
A hand needle (embroidery, cotton darning) with a sharp point and long eye
Highlighter – any color except yellow
Add-A-Quarter ruler – 6” or 12”
Fabric and paper scissors
Something to collect your scraps.
Oral B Pro-Health Comfort Plus Dental Floss or any ribbon floss

A Word About Fabric: Please, keep it simple, and keep in mind that we’re here to learn a new method, and maybe not create the ultimate Storm at Sea masterpiece. Ideally, we’re looking for 2 contrasting** fabrics, and if you want, a third color, you’ll want to use a different fabric in the same color family as your dark fabric. Either way, your Storm at Sea will shine. The finished project will be simple to construct, yet impactful.

Why only 2 (or 3) fabrics? Because this class is less about design and more about technique. Like anything new we learn, we want it to become habit, and if we’re focused on design, it takes away from our practice time.

If you want to add a third color for more movement, I find that a variation of your “dark” fabric works well.

All fabric is cut cross grain or Width of Fabric (WOF). Measurements assume 40" of useable fabric. Bring cut pieces to class in three baggies...one for Large Center Squares, one for Sashing Rectangles, and one for Cornerstone Squares.

**Contrasting fabric means any 2 fabrics that will stand out on their own and make the lines of your quilt top “crisp”. They can be solids, a print and a solid, or 2 small prints that read as solid from a distance. Another thing to remember is that solid fabrics will be a little less forgiving if your points don't match precisely. When selecting your fabric, avoid directional prints, large prints, or 2 prints that share the same color(s).

Cutting Specs:
If you start with 2 yards of each fabric, you'll have enough left of the dark for your binding and enough left of the light for the backing. You'll be using
41.5" of dark fabric and 29" of light. If making a 3-color quilt, adjust the yardage as detailed in the cutting directions for Baggie #3.

Baggie #1 Large Center Squares: (9 total used for wall hanging)
From the Dark Fabric:
Cut one 4" strip. From this strip cut nine 4" squares.
Cut two 4-1/2" strips. From these strips cut eighteen 4-1/2" squares. Cut these eighteen squares diagonally in half to form thirty-six half-square triangles. Place them in Baggie #1.
From the Light Fabric:
Cut two 3-1/2" strips. From these strips cut eighteen 3-1/2" squares. Cut these eighteen squares diagonally in half to form thirty-six half-square triangles. Place them in Baggie #1.
 
Baggie #2 Cornerstone Squares: (16 total used for wall hanging)
From the Dark Fabric:
Cut one 2” strip. Cut this strip into sixteen 2” squares.
Cut two 3" strips. Cut these strips into thirty-two 3" squares. Cut these thirty-two squares diagonally in half to form sixty-four half-square triangles. (If you don't have enough fabric, use the remainder of the 4" strip from the Sashing Rectangle to make up the difference.) Place in Baggie #2
From the Light Fabric:
Cut two 2 1/4" strips. Cut these strips into thirty-two 2 1/4" squares. Cut these 32 squares diagonally in half to form sixty-four half-square triangles. Place in Baggie #2.

Baggie #3 Sashing Rectangles: (24 total used for wall hanging)

From the Dark Fabric:
Cut five 4" strips. Cut these strips into twenty-four 4"x7" rectangles. Place them in Baggie #3.
If using the third color, follow the cutting directions above and you’ll start with at least 20” of that fabric. From the Light Fabric:
Cut six 3" strips. Keep the strips folded, wrong sides together. Cut these strips into forty-eight 3"x5" rectangles. Cut these forty-eight rectangles diagonally in half to form ninety-six "uneven" or asymmetrical triangles. Place them in Baggie #3.

Note: Since these triangles are mirror images and asymmetrical, they have a precise placement in the block. It is important that you make sure to keep your fabric strip folded in half as it came off the bolt before cutting your rectangles and then triangles.

Janome sewing machines and accessories provided by Tidewater Sew-Vac and Janome.
 
EILEEN SULLIVAN
VA055 - Snowflakes and Crystals
Half-Day Workshop - $50.00
9 am - 12 pm, Saturday, March 1
Learn to foundation piece intricate snowflakes and crystal blocks with freezer paper foundations provided in class. We will begin the project in class to be completed at home. Skills learned in
class will help you with any foundation piecing project in the future.
Advanced Beginner and Above

Students to Provide
Supplies: Machine, neutral thread, rotary cutter and mat , ruler, small iron and ironing surface, scissors, pins
Size: Each block is 11” in diameter Fabrics: Fat quarters will be adequate Snowflake: White and background Crystals: 4 -6 colors plus background

Sewing Machine Required

CHRISTA WATSON
VA049 - Machine Quilting Fun with Spirals and Swirls
Full-Day Workshop - $135
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
Learn how to quilt modern, geometric spirals and swirls using both walking foot and free-motion techniques. Students will learn how to quilt stunning designs such as large continuous spirals, geometric spirals, and several swirl variations. Spirals can be quilted in different areas of your quilts or used as an allover design. Combine motifs for even more possibilities! Students should be comfortable with basic machine quilting techniques. Bring plain fabrics to practice with, or leftover orphan blocks. All Levels

Students to Provide
Required: How do I Quilt It? book by Christa Watson
Please purchase ahead of time at: www.shop.ChristaQuilts.com
Recommended: 99 Machine Quilting Designs book by Christa Watson
Available as PDF only at: www.etsy.com/shop/ChristaQuilts
12 practice quilt sandwiches consisting of two large squares of solid or tonal colored fabric with batting in between; I recommend at least 10” for the top square, 11” for the batting, and 11” or more for the bottom square of each sandwich. Basting is not necessary for small samples.
Thread to match your fabrics. I recommend 100% cotton, 50 weight.
Thread snips
Machine quilting gloves: see shop.ChristaQuilts.com for Christa’s favorite brand
Fabric marking tool and small acrylic ruler (1-3” x 6-12”), or painters tape
See www.shop.ChristaQuilts.com for Christa’s recommended crease marker
Sketchbook and pen or pencil for note taking and design sketching
Bring your "can-do" attitude as this will be "sew" much fun!

BERNINA sewing machines and accessories provided by BERNINA of America and A Different Touch

KEVIN WOMACK
VA051 - Adventures in Gelli Plate Printing
Full-Day Workshop - $95
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
In this fun, process-oriented workshop, explore methods of monoprinting on cloth using a Gelli Plate™. Create complex textural imagery by patterning with found objects and fabric paints. Join me as I introduce several methods of producing prints and layering imagery. Your work is only limited by your imagination. Come prepared to have fun and be seduced by the silky-smooth surface of a gelatin plate. All Levels

Students to Provide

Fabric: Pre-washed cotton fabric, either plain or previously dyed. This does NOT need to be PFD fabric. You may also overprint commercially-printed fabrics.

Amount determined by how fast you work. Between 4 and 6 yards seems to work for the average student. Smaller pieces are more manageable, so please cut down a few fat quarter sized pieces (18”x22”) before class.

Fabric paint: You may use any fabric paints or textile inks you have. Thin/watery paints like Dynaflow will not work for this process. Also stay away from metallic paints. You may print with any brand of fabric paint that is not thin and watery. Setacolor, Profab, Versatex and Jacquard, all available at Dharma Trading Company and Pro Chemical and Dye are great options. Transparent paints work best. Linked below are paint starter kits. You may also want to add a larger bottle of white paint if you prefer pastel colors. If you don’t want to purchase a set, bring at least black, white, and two of your favorite colors. https://www.dharmatrading.com/paints/kits/jacquard-textile-colors-traditional- starter-set.html?lnav=paints_kits.html, https://prochemicalanddye.net/paints/profab-textile-paint-starter-kits/12-pack- painters-palette-profab-transparent-paints.html

A hard rubber brayer (available at art supply stores or online. I prefer the Speedball brand). A Gelli Arts® Gel Printing Plate (at least 8”x10”) (available at art or craft stores and online).

A variety of textured found objects for patterning such as: wire whisks, construction fence, mesh from clementine boxes, leaves, string, rubber bands, corks, bubble wrap, kitchen sink mats, old lace, the bottom of wine bottles, etc. Let your imagination run wild! Check out dollar stores and home improvement stores for things with fun patterns on them. Include a couple of cotton swabs if you have some on hand.

Rubber or foam stamps and stencils that you have on hand.

An inexpensive foam brush or two. A couple of plastic (or eco-friendly) spoons to scoop out paints.

A spray bottle for water. This can be a washed, recycled sprayer. It does not need to be new, but it does need to be clean. A palette: a couple of styrofoam meat trays from the grocery store work great.

Scissors for cutting paper and a few sheets of scrap paper.

A cleanup rag and an old yogurt or sour cream container for rinse water.

A roll of inexpensive large size garbage bags to lay under your fabrics while they air dry. Plan according to how much fabric you bring. Plastic tablecloths from the dollar store are also an option.

Use gloves and wear old clothes. Use an apron if desired. A nail brush will help clean paint from fingernails. Be sure to label ALL of your tools and brushes with your initials before bringing them to class.

Optional: Bring any thermofax screens you might own.

PAT YAMIN
VA054 - Scrappy Quilts
Full-Day Workshop - $90
9 am - 4 pm, Saturday, March 1
At last year's Mid-Atlantic show, I offered Scrappy Quilts as a half-day class. It was so popular that many of you asked for a full-day class. I'm pleased to tell you that David Mancuso agreed to let me offer a full- day Scrappy Quilt class this year. It will surely fill up rapidly so sign on as soon as you can! Time to clean out those bins of fabric scraps just waiting patiently to be used in a quilt project. The fabrics that looked great on the bolt but when brought home weren't a good match to anything and got tossed in the scrap bin. For past Scrappy Quilts classes, many students selected themed fabric from the piles - i.e., Halloween, animal, or Christmas prints, and it isn't easy to figure out why some fabrics are rejected while others are collected! You'll find a variety of colors, prints, focus fabric, and batiks available in these classes and Pat is bringing a lot of her own rejects to add to the pile. She'll also have a variety of her templates for you to purchase for the quilt you'll create. *Important - This class is for the free spirit and takes advantage of impromptu design - it's not intended for those quilters who prefer formality. Beginner Level

Required class kit, $25 payable to the instructor in class, includes the templates and instructions.

Students to Provide
Sewing Machine, with cord and user manual
¼” foot for sewing machine Neutral color thread
Small Scissors
Rotary cutter and mat to cut on - if you have a turning mat bring it 6" x 12" ruler
Lots of scraps to exchange - all colors. You can make the quilt as big as you want!
Seam ripper

Sewing Machine Required

APPRAISALS
JOYCE FISCHER, Certified Appraiser - Quilts & Quilted Textiles
$60
Saturday, March 1, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Quilts, old and new, should be appraised for insurance value. Written appraisals are available at MAQF by our certified appraiser who is credentialed to appraise traditional and non-traditional quilts as well as woven coverlets. Each quilt will require approximately 30 minutes for appraisal. Hanging appraisals are also available for those who wish to have their exhibited quilt appraised. Hanging appraisal forms will be included with your competition acceptance information. If you are interested in having a quilt(s) appraised, you must pre-register for the conference and choose the appraisal day/appointment time on this page. A ticket for the appraisal session will be included in your registration pack.

Appraisals are by appointment only.

Each quilt appraisal requires approximately 30 minutes and the fee is $60.00 per quilt.