October 2015
Jacquie Gering - Modern Quilting
October 6 - Trunk Show
October 7 - Workshop - Slice and Insert Improvisation
October 8 - Workshop - Creative Quilting with the Walking Foot
Both October workshops are full. Contact Patricia Hechmer at
878-3725 if you would like your name on a wait list
Jacquie Gering - Modern Quilting
October 6 - Trunk Show
October 7 - Workshop - Slice and Insert Improvisation
October 8 - Workshop - Creative Quilting with the Walking Foot
Both October workshops are full. Contact Patricia Hechmer at
878-3725 if you would like your name on a wait list
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. - Lecture/Trunk Show
Quilting Modern – Honoring Tradition
Jacquie will share her journey from discovering quilting
seven years ago to developing her voice as a modern
quilter. You will come away with an understanding of the
modern quilt aesthetic as well as how tradition is the
touchstone for Jacquie’s work.
Jacquie is a leader in the modern quilt movement. She is
on the Board of Directors of the Modern Quilt Guild and coauthor
of Quilting Modern: Techniques and Projects for
Improvisational Quilts.
Quilting Modern – Honoring Tradition
Jacquie will share her journey from discovering quilting
seven years ago to developing her voice as a modern
quilter. You will come away with an understanding of the
modern quilt aesthetic as well as how tradition is the
touchstone for Jacquie’s work.
Jacquie is a leader in the modern quilt movement. She is
on the Board of Directors of the Modern Quilt Guild and coauthor
of Quilting Modern: Techniques and Projects for
Improvisational Quilts.
Wednesday, October 7 - Workshop with Jacquie Gering
Slice and Insert Improvisation
Join Jacquie for a full day workshop focusing on the
improvisational Slice and Insert piecing technique from
the book Quilting Modern: Techniques and Projects for
Improvisational Quilts. Learn the basic technique and a new adaptation, a foolproof strategy for matching inserts, simple techniques for adding complexity to a design as well as how to work with even width and
wedge shaped inserts. Combine simple sewing with a new skill and create your own linear design. Jacquie will share quilts from the book as well as new designs to inspire you.
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Cost: $45 members, $50 non-members
Location: United Church of Colchester
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Slice and Insert Improvisation
Join Jacquie for a full day workshop focusing on the
improvisational Slice and Insert piecing technique from
the book Quilting Modern: Techniques and Projects for
Improvisational Quilts. Learn the basic technique and a new adaptation, a foolproof strategy for matching inserts, simple techniques for adding complexity to a design as well as how to work with even width and
wedge shaped inserts. Combine simple sewing with a new skill and create your own linear design. Jacquie will share quilts from the book as well as new designs to inspire you.
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Cost: $45 members, $50 non-members
Location: United Church of Colchester
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Thursday, October 8 - Workshop with Jacquie Gering
Creative Quilting with the Walking Foot
Want to quilt your quilts on your home machine and maybe free motion quilting isn't for you? Come discover the joy and creative possibilities of quilting with your walking foot. Straight-line quilting has a long history and is making a comeback in both modern and traditional quilts. Learn tips and tricks for successful quilting with your walking foot along with creative quilting designs that can be accomplished on your home machine. If you bring a finished quilt, we’ll talk together about how to quilt our quilts with designs we can accomplish with a walking foot.!
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Cost: $45 members, $50 non-members
Location: United Church of Colchester
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Creative Quilting with the Walking Foot
Want to quilt your quilts on your home machine and maybe free motion quilting isn't for you? Come discover the joy and creative possibilities of quilting with your walking foot. Straight-line quilting has a long history and is making a comeback in both modern and traditional quilts. Learn tips and tricks for successful quilting with your walking foot along with creative quilting designs that can be accomplished on your home machine. If you bring a finished quilt, we’ll talk together about how to quilt our quilts with designs we can accomplish with a walking foot.!
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Cost: $45 members, $50 non-members
Location: United Church of Colchester
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
