Special Events
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Toby LischkoPaula Reid
Paula Reid enthralled students at Appletree last summer with her ready wit and expertise in machine quilting. We had a packed room (30+ attendees) for her “Fluff and Stuff” workshop and everyone demanded a repeat appearance. So don’t miss her encore appearance this spring for three different all day workshops. Often described as an artist with a sewing machine, Paula has quilted over 1,400 quilts on her regular home machine. “Fluff & Stuff” is what she calls her method for moving large quilts through a home machine. In 1993, she began teaching workshops in California. A few years later she expanded to the national level when appearances on “Simply Quilts” brought her to the attention of larger audiences. Help us welcome Paula back to Missouri!
- Crash Course in Machine Quilting
10:00 – 4:00 Wed., May 23rd
This great class will start with “batting practice” and work through the use of your walking foot and darning foot. You will explore free motion techniques plus working with quilt stencils and decorative threads. Paula will share her invaluable tips and expertise for streamlining the quilting process, making it faster and more fun for you. This is a great introductory course or a valuable refresher of last summer’s workshop.
- There’s More to Life Than Stippling
10:00 – 4:00 Thr., May 24th
No more boring quilts. Learn how to create stunning quilting designs that truly enhance your quilt top. Paula will guide you through the steps to developing great quilting designs. After lunch, each student may present one quilt top for design suggestions and guidance in how to make it happen.
- Trapunto by Machine
10:00 – 4:00 Fri., May 25th
Using techniques that were pioneered by Hari Walner, Paula teaches you how to easily attain that beautiful raised look without time-consuming stuffing or cutting holes in the back of your work. In 6 hours, most participants will complete a 18” project.
Register soon for one or all three of Paula’s upcoming workshops. The registration fee for each workshop is $80 or SAVE $40 when you sign up for all three classes for only $200. Lunch will be provided each day. Why not bring a friend and join us. If you are from out of town, the La Quinta hotel across the parking lot has offered a discounted rate for workshop attendees.
Toby Lischko
Toby Lischko has been quilting, teaching, and writing patterns for 20 plus years. She uses Electric Quilt 7 to develop her fabulous designs. Her philosophy is “Quilting should be fun, not hard”.
- Trunk Show
7:00 PM Thursday, June 21st
- An Introduction to EQ7
10:00 – 4:00 Fri., June 22nd
Learn the basics of this fantastic program and be on the road to designing your own quilts. This class is an overview of EQ7. You will learn how to design your own quilts, play with layers, gain an understanding of how to use the libraries, and how to use the printouts to determine cutting instructions. Bring your laptop or come and listen. We will have demo copies for you to install if you don’t already have the program.
- Geese On the Loose
10:00 – 4:00 Sat., June 23rd
If you are tired of tearing off foundation paper, learn “unfoundation piecing” while making circular flying geese and New York Beauty blocks (lower left). Never fear pieced curves again when you learn Toby’s unique pinning technique. This class is for the intermediate to advanced quilter.
Trunk Show: $15
EQ7 Workshop: $65
Foundation Piecing Workshop: $90 (includes pattern and templates)
Or join us for all three events for only $150. Lunch will be provided for both workshops. Bring a friend, too!