Today's post is about the workshops I attended.
EQ8 for Beginners - Cheryl Brickey (Meadow Mist Designs)
I have had EQ8 for over a year, but really didn't have an idea how to use it correctly. Cheryl was an awesome instructor, and I learned a lot. If you want to learn EQ8, I highly recommend her workshop.
I've already designed a small quilt. I wanted to try something simple to practice using the features I learned from Cheryl. I've printed off both rotary cutting instructions and paper piecing templates.
1 Curve, 100s of Ideas - Jen Carlton Bailey (Betty Crocker Ass)
I purchased Jen's curve template set, and they are a great tool. We learned both a single and double curve.
We also learned a double curve (but not following the path of the previous curve) and a half circle.
And then Jen showed us how to make a full circle. Another workshop I highly recommend.
Block Printing on Fabric - Pantera Saint-Montaigne (Brooklyn Mojo)
The hardest part of this workshop was creating a design. I love block printing!!
I sacrificed my pencil (sorry eraser) to add a centre to my flowers. And yet another workshop that I recommend.
High Contrast Hand Quilting - Riane Menardi Morrison (Riane Elise)
I think I'm starting to like hand piecing/quilting. Oh my...did I say that?? LOL This was another great workshop.
I have finished all the lines I marked, but I'm going to add something extra between the lines.
With the exception of my laptop for the EQ8 workshop, I didn't need to bring a lot of supplies for my workshops. When travelling a long distance with only one checked bag, it was a relief not to have to bring a lot of stuff. I will definitely keep this in mind when selecting workshops in the future.
Thanks to the Modern Quilt Guild for hosting such a great event. Also great thanks to the many volunteers who make this event happen.
It looks like you had some great classes. Do you have plans for the block printings you made?
ReplyDeleteGlad you had so many successful workshops! It was nice seeing you there!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to see you too!
DeleteI love the block printing you did! It sure seems like you had a blast and I'm very jealous, lol :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like great classes! I'm planning on Atlanta 2021.
ReplyDeleteWow, you took a lot of workshops! They all sound really great, though, and a super diverse range of skills. So happy I got to meet you and say hi between all of your workshop fun!
ReplyDeleteIt was so wonderful to meet you Kitty, hopefully we will get to see you again sometime.
DeleteWhat fun workshops you took!!!
ReplyDeleteI knew you would like handstitching, it is so relaxing!
ReplyDeleteI wonderful time again as we continue collecting '#AnjaandDenasexcellentadventures'!
You took some great classes. I bought the Betty Crockerass templates so I need to make up that class following her directions one day. I love your printing, too! You really did great getting so many classes in!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a super fun lineup of workshops! So glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you chose your workshops well; they are all versatile skills that you can apply in lots of different way. The curves look perfect!
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