Quilt Fest 2023 – Sew Many Stars
General information
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Registration
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Registration opens July 6, 2023
- Update your membership or join the Guild to ensure you get the reduced Registration Fee!
ONLINE REGISTRATION
- Click on the Proceed to Registration button below.
- Use the form that comes up to register.
- First, click on the Member or Nonmember Registration Fee and add it to your cart. THE REGISTRATION FEE IS REQUIRED.
- Then click on other desired items and follow the item detail instructions. If the item is sold out, it will not be added to your cart.
- When your selections are complete, click on “PROCEED TO CHECKOUT”.
- Follow the on-line instructions to make payment.
- DO NOT pay for anyone else using your account. Contact the Registrar for assistance.
NOTE – if you register for someone else – it is likely that YOUR registration will be LOST! So please contact the Registrar for assistance.
ADDITIONS After initial registration
Log into the website again, follow the same instructions to add the additional items.
REGISTRATION DESK/CHECK-IN AT QUILT FEST
- Pick-up registration packet at the Registration Desk
- You must wear a name tag lanyard.
- New Participants will receive a free name tag lanyard. Prior Participants - don’t forget your lanyard – replacement cost is $5.00!
QUILT FEST REGISTRAR CONTACT INFO:
Linda Eastlick, phone 801-599-66130, email lveastlick@gmail.com
SPECIAL MEAL REQUESTS
Please remember meals cannot be individually customized. If Your Special Meal Requests exceed those available on the Registration Form, you may wish to eat at a nearby restaurant and join us only for the speaker or event.
CANCELLATIONS OR EXCHANGES
- Contact the Quilt Fest Registrar (see below)
- Registration Fees and credit card processing fees are nonrefundable.
- 50% of other fees will be refunded IF cancellation occurs prior to September 10.
- NO refund if cancellation is September 10 or later.
Volunteer Opportunities
Quilty Friends, the best part of Quilt Fest is taking classes, meeting new friends, and reconnecting with old friends but the event can't take place without your help. Please consider spending a little bit of your time serving our Guild. Help is especially needed at the Quilt Show entrance and other areas. If you can spare two hours to sit at a station it would be greatly appreciated. If you only have a few minutes to spare, consider serving as a Teacher's Pet in your class by taking the role and helping your instructor, if needed.
There is a form on the website for you to volunteer. Call, text or email Julie Hardcastle with any questions at (435)760-2534 or hardcastleranch@gmail.com
Call for Silver Thimble Nominations
The Silver Thimble Award was created to honor recipients for outstanding service and commitment to the Utah Quilt Guild. The award recognizes people who advance the mission of the Utah Quilt Guild to encourage, promote and preserve the art of quilt making. Think of those who have inspired, taught, and “loved you” into becoming a quilter. Consider someone who has given unselfish service in helping you and others to develop skills at every level of personal quilting achievement. Since the inception of the award in 1997, each of the honorees has been an excellent example of knowledge and kindness and has gone above and beyond in their desire to help others. Please take some time and submit the name of a person in the Utah Quilt Guild that you think is worthy of this praise and recognition by all its members and friends.
To nominate someone for this award please see the website for the form and additional information.
600-23 thru 606-23 Retreat Room
This is the place to reserve a table so you can sew to your heart’s content while you visit with old and new friends. You can leave your work in progress while attending a class, lunch, the vendor mall, or going to bed. All Retreat Room participants must be registered for Quilt Fest. There will be a limited number of tables that are set up for 2 people. These tables are “buddy” tables and both people must be registered for Quilt Fest and for the specified table. Other spots are for individuals either per day or per week. You must agree to the Retreat Room rules (e.g., no personal irons, etc.) to reserve a space. Only one person needs to send in a request for all those that desire to sit near each other. Deadline for these requests is October 1, 2023. Requests can be submitted on the website. A few days prior to Quilt Fest you will receive an email telling you which table you have been assigned.
Vendor Area
We will have some of our favorite vendors again this year at Quilt Fest. Vendors will be located in Expo A with the quilts. Hours will be Wednesday through Friday 10-6, and Saturday 9-2:30
On Friday from 12-2 we will be having drawings for prizes. To enter, you need to have made purchases. Vendors will provide the tickets – multiple tickets for larger purchases. Come join the fun and shop our vendors!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Click here https://www.utahquiltguild.org/quilt-fest-vendors.htm
500-23 Mystery Quilt
To solve a mystery, clues are given along the way. As each clue is solved, the mystery is revealed.
After signing up for this class, an email is sent to each participant with fabric requirements and cutting instructions. If prepared prior to Quilt Fest, you can immediately begin sewing after a clue is revealed each day, beginning with Tuesday night. Each project is as unique as the maker who chose their favorite fabrics. It's additive, exciting and rewarding when the mystery is revealed at Saturday Lunch. Remember to bring your $10 pattern fee for Marsha.
501-23 Orphan Block Quilt Night
Please join us for fun, candy and prizes at Orphan Block night on Wednesday. We have a huge collection of orphan blocks and fabric, much of which is being pre-assembled into kits. You will be greeted with a large selection of orphan block kits, yardage and individual orphan blocks to pick from. Work in teams or on your own to come up with fun on-the-fly designs using previously-made, abandoned fabrics. Donate your quilts to charity, keep them or present them to a loved one when completed. Don't miss a super fun, exhilarating night of designing and sewing!
502-23 Charity Sewing to support Fisher House
The Fisher House at the SLC VA hospital provides support for America’s military. This “comfort” home enables family members to be close to loved ones during extended hospitalizations for unexpected illness, disease or injury. In general, family members, caregivers or loved ones of a Veteran or Servicemember who live 50 miles or more from the Medical Center can stay at the Fisher House for free. The Fisher House is run solely on donations.
We will be collecting unfinished 12-1/2” blocks at a table near registration. Then on Thursday evening we will assemble these blocks into large lap size up to large twin size quilts for donation to the military and veteran families in need.
680-23 Swap Meet
Do you or your guild need to earn some extra cash? Here is an opportunity to do that. A limited number of spaces will be available for $25 each. Bring your, displays and new or used (in good condition) non-food items to sell. Your area needs to be manned by a current UQG member. You will collect your own cash. To reserve a spot or for more information contact Davidene Zimmerman at 801-368-3910.
Mini Quilts
We love to see the beautiful mini quilts everyone creates for Quilt Festival. Please contribute a small quilt for this excellent cause. Mini Quilts need to be 20” per each side or smaller for our Mini Quilt fundraiser at Quilt Festival. If you would like to turn in your mini quilt early, please contact Barbara Walsh. Questions? Text: Barbara at 801-592-2715. At Quilt Fest, just choose mini quilts that you like, buy tickets for $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00, and then place the tickets in the corresponding envelopes. Winning tickets will be drawn on FRIDAY evening at the After Party from each envelope and a lucky person will take that mini quilt home. Note: These quilts do not need to be pre-registered on the website to be displayed at Quilt Fest.
Quilt Fest Baskets & Auction
One of the favorite "things to do" at the annual Utah Quilt Fest is to look at the Art Auction Basket display and decide which baskets you want to bid on, hoping you'll win at least one of them! Baskets are put together and donated by individuals and quilt guilds and each contain a myriad of quilting treasures including fabric, notions, patterns and treats which range from chocolate to concert tickets. Last year the basket voted 'most popular' by attendees included a real violin! So please be sure to check out this year's wonderful Art Basket treasures and make bids on the ones you would love to take home!
A primary fund raiser for the Utah Quilt Guild is our annual Art Basket Silent Auction. This fund raiser covers most of the costs associated with our quilt show!
Here are the basic guidelines: Donations can be quilting related items, fabrics, notions, household items…perhaps even a quilt! They should be in excellent condition and free of pet hair, dander, perfume, etc. The baskets should contain anything you would enjoy receiving if you “won” the basket. “Star” themed baskets are sure to be a success this year.
To aid in the display, items need to be in some type of container, such as a tin, a box, a basket, etc. Submissions need to be wrapped in clear cellophane. Embellishments such as bows are good, but please attach a list of the contents along with an approximate value and who is providing the donation, which could be either a group or an individual. Quilts do not need to be wrapped.
Hotel information
We have rooms reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn in Layton. It is attached to the Davis Conference Center. The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 762 West Heritage Park Blvd, in Layton. Make sure you pick the correct dates for your stay, some people come early, and some folks stay longer. We will release the rooms to the general public (no discount) 30 days before the beginning of the event – so make your reservations early to secure the rooms you desire.
The link for booking at the group rate is: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SLCLAGI&groupCode=QUILT&arrivaldate=2023-10-10&departuredate=2023-10-14&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
The discount code is QUILT. The nightly rate is $114
Meals and Featured Lectures (610-23 thru 634-23)
Special Meal Requests
Special meals such as vegetarian, gluten free, and diabetic are available upon request. These requests must be made before October 1st.
Please remember that the meals are not prepared like a restaurant where you can customize the meal directly with the chef. If it looks like the meal will not easily be adjusted to your needs, please consider joining us for the speaker and event, but eating in one of the nearby restaurants.
Seating Requests
We will again have assigned tables for lunches, so if you have friends you want to sit with, make sure everyone has a purchased a lunch ticket and then go to the website and make the request to sit together. Seating will be at tables of 8. If you just want to meet new people every day, don’t request to sit with anyone specific and we’ll move you around to different groups every day. Seating requests are due by October 1st. We’ll send out seating assignments prior to Quilt Fest. In addition, signs will be posted outside of the dining area with your table assignments.
And WRITE your name on your meal ticket to be eligible for prizes or if you drop it, we can return it to you.
Quilt Show – Call for Quilts
Competition and Display Quilts
We will have six levels within the adult competitions for the categories: Solo Artists and Joint Artists for Novice, Hobbyist and Champion. (More chances to win a ribbon!!) We also have a Group category – made by 3 or more people (counting the quilter); and a category for Youth Quilts. Final categories will be announced by the end of June.
Keep working on your beautiful quilts and enter them into the Quilt Fest Quilt Show! The first 100 quilters submitting for the quilt show or challenge will receive a gift. See the web site for rules and additional information, including the entry form.
Information will also be in the Beeline in July and August. Registration will be a little different this year, after fixing a glitch encountered last year. You will still need to email or text copies of pictures of your quilt, so have those ready when you go to register your quilt. Note: “Viewers’ Choice” voting will close on Friday evening.
See the website for additional information about entering quilts for the quilt show.
Star Panel Challenge
All 50 of the Challenge panels were purchased quickly – so there is lots of creativity underway. It will be interesting to see what everyone has done with their challenge panels. Don’t forget to register and submit your quilt so it can be part of a challenge! The quilts will be on display during Quilt Fest, and “Viewers’ Choice” awards will be presented on Saturday during lunch. The quilts may be any size, but must have a minimum perimeter of 40 inches, which is a 10” x 10” quilt. These quilts will be collected like the quilts for the competition. “Viewers’ Choice” voting will close on Friday evening.
Block of the Month Challenge
Did you sign up for the Block of the Month? Did you complete something from the pattern? Share a picture of a completed item and you can be entered into the drawing for the prizes – and receive $5 back just for joining in the fun. Make sure to register your quilt on the website and send a picture (follow the directions on the website). Willing to share your creation with us at Quilt Fest? Then fill out that portion of the form as well.
Quilt Show will be open Wednesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday 10am -2:30 pm.
Classes
This easy pattern is uniquely designed to teach David's turned-edge, layered, machine-applique technique using freezer paper templates, liquid starch and nylon invisible thread. Students need to have a sewing machine with "adjustable blind hem stitch" capability.
Cost: $ 100.00
This quilt incorporates the New York Beauty block into a larger Carpenters Square block. There are NO SET IN SEAMS. Students learn Lindas ONE PIN technique for creating perfect New York Beauty blocks, and then how to put this quilt together. Check out the photo section of the Frog Hollow Designs Facebook page for the many different color variations of this quilt that students have shared. This is an updated version of one of Lindas most popular workshops.
Cost: $ 100.00
Color plays a pivotal role in my MJs gem quilts. Over the past 25+ years she has learned ways to approach color confidence, and is delighted to share these ideas with you. This is a hands-on class, full of experimentation, to help you gain color confidence.
Cost: $ 100.00
David Taylor will relate, through a digital slide show and amusing anecdotes, how he creates his are quilts that look more like paintings. From his unique pattern-drawing method, to fabric selection, quilting and binding, his entire process is covered. A natural storyteller, David will keep his students enraptured during this three-hour lecture class.
Cost: $ 50.00
Linda loves to play with blocks! Some of her most popular quilts have come from experimenting with just one block?she plays with color placement and patch rotation for stunning results! This quilt is fun and quick to make. It was designed to coordinate with her most recent fabric collection from Banyan Batiks called Island Vibes II. Of course, students are welcome to choose their own fabrics. Believe it or not, this is made from just one block! Its where you put the color. In the first part of the class, students will learn Lindas special tips for working and staying organized with Triangles on a Roll. Linda will also demonstrate and discuss how to make the quilt larger or smaller using easy Quilters Math. Enjoy the day with Linda as she shares some of her favorite tips and tricks!
Cost: $ 100.00
Using the design and piecing techniques I rely on to create my giant gemstone quilts, students will create their own singularly beautiful work of faceted light. Freezer paper piecing techniques are powerful techniques that can transform any quiltmaker?s ideas into reality. This is NOT foundation paper piecing! Instead, this is traditional piecing using freezer paper as your template.
Cost: $ 100.00
This is a fast-paced beginner friendly class for learning basic free-motion machine quilting techniques on your own home machine. The class is structured around a series of quilt sandwiches that will get everyone moving! Students will also learn how to adjust tension on their own machine for perfect stitching.
Cost: $ 50.00
This is a project class for learning precision machine piecing on a home sewing machine. Topics include fabric preparation and precision cutting. Students supply their own fabrics. David will also entertain students with stories from his quilting journey.
Cost: $ 100.00
Linda will demonstrate the technique to -rock- a quilt block (this quilt comes from the Country Crown block), that can be used on many other blocks! Students will then learn Lindas technique for foundation piecing using paper (in the kit) that can be left in the quilt. Students will work on preparing the different color quilt blocks which are laid out and assembled into the quilt top after all the blocks are made.
Cost: $ 50.00
This brand new class will show you how to create sparkling gems in a whole new way. Use the power of improvisational piecing to create glowing gems without using dozens of small freezer paper templates. Learn how to use improvisational strip-piecing techniques and basic shapes to create emerald-cut, baguette-cut, and Asscher-cut diamonds. These are diamonds that feature long, lovely facets ? the -hall of mirrors- that show of the interior clarity of a gem.
Cost: $ 100.00
You?ll be designing quilts in no time! In this 3 hour workshop, Linda will walk you through how to create a quilt using the Electric Quilt 8 software. She?ll cover how to open the program, name a quilt, explore the libraries, inserts the blocks into the quilt, design border treatments, shortcut keys and more!
Cost: $ 50.00
This workshop demonstrates David's layered, hand-applique technique with simple applique shapes using freezer paper templates and liquid starch. The class will cover how David builds his pictorial wall quilts and how to get beautiful details by letting the fabric choices do all the hard work.
Cost: $ 100.00
This is a brand new class that Linda has developed in honor of her formative years in New York. Students will learn Lindas unique technique for creating perfect New York Beauty blocks on their first attempt using just ONE PIN. The arc section is foundation pieced on Lindas special foundation paper that stays in the quilt (no more ripping out!)
Cost: $ 100.00
This brand new class will show you how to create sparkling gems in a whole new way. Use the power of improvisational piecing to create glowing gems without using dozens of small freezer paper templates. Learn how to use improvisational strip-piecing techniques and basic shapes to create emerald-cut, baguette-cut, and Asscher-cut diamonds. These are diamonds that feature long, lovely facets ? the -hall of mirrors- that show of the interior clarity of a gem.
Cost: $ 100.00
This class will teach you the crayon tint technique along with a bold blue teacup embroidery pattern. Pattie will supply the pattern, show you how to transfer it, and how to apply the Crayola crayon colors to a muslin fabric to get the color and shading just right. Then, we will add some simple embroidery stitches to make the pattern come alive. If you have beginning embroidery experience this is the class for you. If your skills are a little rusty, don?t worry. Pattie will go through the stitches needed to make this surprisingly easy project.
Cost: $ 30.00
Easy log cabin blocks combined with a large piece of focus fabric for a quilt that supports your school or team, celebrates a holiday or season, or displays a beautiful large-scale print. Choose from four different log cabin blocks, or mix and match them. Learn how to match fabric repeats and customize log cabin blocks to frame a fussy cut center. Several different size and layout choices are provided, including an option to make the log cabin blocks only from 2 1/2 in. strips. This quilt will become your favorite pattern for quick gifts, baby quilts and graduation presents!
Cost: $ 30.00
A fun easy quilt to make. This rectangles quilt can be done using layer cakes or yardage. We will learn accurate cutting and piecing techniques in this class. I love sewing and quilting and want to share my passion with you.
Cost: $ 30.00
Who knew that simple 2-1/2 inch strips could create such a fantastic design starring scraps? Time to sort through your scraps on hand or break out that special Jelly Roll that you have been saving to make this Star studded quilt! Adaptable from Kid-size to King-size quilt.
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn basic shapes to create various designs to practice and apply to your quilt tops. The designs will start easy and progress to more intricate designs. Don't just learn designs, but how to apply them to a quilt and make them fit even in areas that aren't proper "border/sashings". Learn tips to have success when you are stitching out designs that sometimes go wonky. This class will include pages and pen designed to be doodled with to master the provided designs. handout $15
Cost: $ 30.00
Have you ever wanted to make a truly unique design using wool, silk, velvet, and cork applique? Did you know that the Dorset Button has been in use since the 1600's? Did you know that a certain cotton thread could be ruched up to make a beautiful 3 dimensional stem on a flower? Did you know that you could stitch a life like bee using bullion stitches in black and yellow pearl cotton? Altogether your design could be a fun way to show off these different techniques and remind you of fun stitches you learned in 2023. This class is a handworked project teaching embellishments of wool, silk, and velvet applique. The finished project can be completed as a wall hanging, a pillow or a table mat. Note: Please do not take this class if you are allergic to wool
Cost: $ 30.00
Have fun playing in your scraps while we discuss color, value and design. Exploring how to combine scrappy bits in a scrap quilt. Discovering the shades and tones and how to use them to blend and create interest. Learn how to combine the design elements of repetition and scale for a quilt that is uniquely your own.
Cost: $ 30.00
How They Shine is all about beautiful Star blocks. One Block is set in alternate fabric layouts to create a beautiful design that highlights several secondary designs as well. And with one fabric per block, you can really show off some of your favorite prints. This quilt is Fat Quarter friendly so it is easy to pick a bundle or grab from your Stash!! Come learn half square triangles, stitch and flip corners, Nested Angled Seams and lots of great tips to help you line up all those points to perfection. And there are lots of size options, so you can make the size project that works just right for you. Whatever size you choose, you are sure to have a finish that is absolutely stunning!!! So come sign up, we are going to have a great time!!!
Cost: $ 30.00
Quilting like a long-arm on your own embroidery machine. Make the most use of your embroidery machine by learning how to do edge-to-edge quilting. You will be surprised at how fast and easy this is to do. It allows you to make your quilts by yourself from start to finish and have professional looking results. Class participants should have a basic working knowledge of their embroidery module.
Cost: $ 60.00
Create a stylish quilted jacket on a sweatshirt base. Quilted clothing Is enjoying a resurgence right now. Come and make a stylish jacket on a comfortable sweatshirt base. Your unique jacket will showcase your love of quilting and fashion sense. With extra blocks and coordinating fabrics you will create a one-of-a-kind comfy quilted jacket. The entire base will be covered in blocks and fabric. Quilt as you go methods and basic straight line machine quilting will adhere your blocks and fabrics to the sweatshirt base. Get your creative juices going and jump start a fabulous new use for your leftover blocks!
Cost: $ 60.00
In this class, you will learn the basics of ruler quilting on your domestic machine. We will learn about threads, tension, and needles. Then we will get to do some hands on learning and begin quilting with rulers.
Cost: $ 60.00
Saggy baggy quilt backs? Quilts turning out warped, with dog-eared corners or tucks on the back? Renae teaches how to get your machine set up properly and troubleshoot machine problems you may not even know exist. Potential problems will be discovered, investigated, and solutions will be offered. Renae will load a quilt and teach you how to keep it square as you work through it, regardless of what brand of quilting frame you use.
Cost: $ 30.00
Make this cute gingerbread house as a table decoration or ornaments. Learn how to needle felt with wool roving as well as learn new tips and tricks for working with wool.
Cost: $ 60.00
If you have stayed away from certain patterns or quilt blocks because of these Stumbling Block challenges, this class is for YOU! Avoiding Stumbling Blocks can inhibit your quilt designs and block choices. The Stumbling Blocks Class is fun for me to teach. I get to watch you lose your fear of some of the more challenging piecing techniques, curves, Y-seams, mitering, etc. The whole plan is to boost your confidence and show you how successful you can be.
Cost: $ 30.00
Jacks is an adorable quilt that bursts with fun as it was inspired by the childhood game of Jacks. Come learn to make Stitch and Flip Corners, and No Waste Lattice Units. And since the entire blocks floats, you do not even have to worry about matching points. All you need is one Layer Cake / 10 inch Stacker Pre-Cut to get going! Jacks is featured in Melissas new Fast & Fun Lap Quilts book.
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn the in and outs of a traditional feathered star block. We will be working on a square that you can use as a pillow or you can use it for a future quilt. The pattern has multiple sizes Pillow to King. We will be using traditional paper piecing methods for this project. This pattern is based on an antique quilt that my Mother-In-Law's friend had in a basket just to be pretty and I fell in love. I hope that you will too.
Cost: $ 60.00
Wind River was designed as a simple to make project with a powerful punch of contrast. There are no triangles or curves in this design, making it go together quickly.
Cost: $ 30.00
This class is an opportunity to experiment, using leftovers to make a little quilt, a spot of color, or keep going and make it bigger. It is so FUN!! One inch strips can combine in a variety of ways to please the eye and the heart. Learn some tricks while using small blocks and strips . Old fabrics with no apparent beauty will surprise you as they come to life in little 1-inch wonders.
Cost: $ 30.00
If you have Art & Stitch software for digitizing computerized patterns but don't know how to use it or where to even begin, this is the class for you! I will take you through the basics of the program all the way to creating your own repeating pantographs and block designs which you can then use in your computerized quilting system.
Cost: $ 30.00
Come join Ruth and learn how you can create these beautiful, soothing mandalas. Learn the history behind this ancient art form and how you can take it into quilting. Learn which types of fabrics/designs would work best with mandalas. Imagine the possibilities- Embroidery, applique, other techniques? Let your imagination can take you beyond the stars.
Cost: $ 30.00
Come experience the rich Guatemalan textile experience. Learn about their native dress, weaving and embroidery traditions and enjoy a color explosion. See for yourself examples of fabrics, clothing and embroideries that will be shown by the teacher. Be inspired to use the color or Guatemalan textiles in your own quilting.
Cost: $ 20.00
Machine Embroidery Applique is fast, accurate and, above all, FUN! Watch a demonstration of how to take a line drawing or picture into applique form using digitizing software. (You do not need to own software for this portion of the class.) Then with your own machine, stitch out the applique. Class participants need to have a basic knowledge of using their embroidery module. Kit includes prepared background fabric along with the applique fabric and thread.
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn all about this fun way to quilt your quilts with speed and a bonus class on the Scrappy Trip quilt block. This is a fun quilt block that really uses up your scraps. Super Fun! I will have a trunk show of quilts to show you this fun method of quilting and my collection of scrappy trip quilts.
Cost: $ 30.00
Everybody needs another tote bag! Learn freezer foundation paper piecing method in this happy quilted tote bag project. We will also learn 2 other methods of paper piecing as well. This is a technique class with a purpose. This bag has plenty of pockets to keep you organized for your next class. Come have fun to learn a new technique or just brush up on some old skills.
Cost: $ 60.00
Aurora is a beautiful Star Quilt that uses the same techniques for two blocks, but amazingly produces two completely different looks through fabric and unit placement. All you need is one pre-cut of 10 inch Stacker/Layer Cake to get going! Throughout this course, you will develop an understanding of how to perfectly line up points so that your stars reach perfection. Aurora is from Melissa's new Fun & Fast Lap Quilts Book.
Cost: $ 30.00
Mauna Kea means Big Mountain. This Beautiful Quilt is made with batiks and will use the 2 in 1 Peak ruler from Creative Grid. Such a fun quilt to make using the techniques from this great ruler. It looks like you will make curves but it's the six different blocks that you will make.
Cost: $ 60.00
Learn to paper piece the easy strip piecing way. This quilt is done in Tula Pink fabrics. The kit (optional) will have the original fabric shown!
Cost: $ 60.00
You will Sew Many Stars very precisely for these cute table runners. These tessellating (paper pieced) blocks line up just right to make some pretty bright stars. Choose to make your stars from a bright color, or leave them black and the background brights make them POP! We will make this fun small quilt and see two unique border treatments.
Cost: $ 30.00
Have you been chicken to try freehand feathers? Here you will learn many feather variations and which work best in different situations. Have you heard the terminology: Formal feathers, longarm feathers, funky feathers, and feathers over the top? Renae will dissect them to gain the confidence to fly with your newfound feather freedom! This class will start simple and become more advanced. Students will practice in their own notebook and leave with pages of feather examples. handout $5
Cost: $ 60.00
Make that family heirloom! Come learn or practice the art of fine hand quilting. You CAN do it!! This class is for beginning or experienced quilters who want to learn tips and practice skills that will improve your quilting stitch, and help you enjoy the process!
Cost: $ 30.00
Puzzle Box is a fantastic interlocking geometric design that looks a little complex, but with basic piecing it is a snap. This quilt makes a fun modern finish perfect for any occasion, including for a man cave. All you need is one Layer Cake / 10 inch Stacker Pre-Cut to get going! Puzzle Box is featured in Melissa's new Fast & Fun Lap Quilts book.
Cost: $ 30.00
Have you wanted to experience paper piecing in a small project? This is the class for you!!! Josephine Keasler will walk you through the process and help you discover the wonderful world of paper piecing. You will receive enough papers to make one Dresden Plate block that is 18 inches square. You can use the block to make a pillow, a medallion for a larger quilt or a small wall hanging. Come join us for a 2-session introduction class.
Cost: $ 60.00
Do you have a Singer Featherweight that you have nt used in a while (bought one and do not know anything about it)? Or you have used it but have noto done any maintenance (or given it any TLC)?! This is the class for you! You will learn all about your featherweight when we take it apart clean it and put on any new parts (machine and controller feet, new LED bulb etc). You will also learn about oiling points and lube and what goes where! These are awesome little machines and sew fantastic stitches (I do all my piecing on mine!) This is a hands-on learning class so prepared to get your hands dirty!
Cost: $ 30.00
Come spend an evening with Denise as she shares tips and tricks for using rulers to quilt on your domestic machine. She?ll share some tips and tricks, and show how different rulers can be used to create different repeatable
Cost: $ 30.00
Overwhelmed by all those papers you've printed, patterns you've collected and great quilting tips you have to keep?! This class will help you organize your papers, patterns and projects. Learn how to put together a quilt binder, organize based on what you've printed and collected as well as how to organize and track your projects. After the presentation there will be time for you to put together your own quilt binder using the kit and goodies, browse options for organizing and get inspired to start removing the overwhelming of piles and get back to sewing.
Cost: $ 20.00
Fairview was inspired by the beautiful farm filled landscape in Sanpete Valley. The Fairview block demonstrates a process of putting triangles and squares together in a unique method, Blocks can then be arranged in many different ways to form a quilt that is uniquely yours. Fairview is a great way to use scraps.
Cost: $ 30.00
This will be a fun class where you will learn the basics of thread painting and improvisation. Don't think you are creative enough to improvise? Think again! I will teach you some basic designs that you can use on your thread art. I teach in a way that will provide a structure, but will also give you space to improvise and make it your own. I will walk you through every step. No need to fear putting those first stitches in. Everything is fixable with thread painting! No unsewing required. "Mistakes" can be sewn over or used as the next jumping off point of your creativity. If you ever wanted to create art with your sewing machine, or just want to learn/improve free motion quilting skills, this class is for you. Once you learn the basics, there is no end to what you can do!
Cost: $ 30.00
Striped fabric is so much fun to play with! Refold your fabric, cut some squares and do a little slicing and dicing and, you can create two very different looking blocks that will give a 3D illusion.
Cost: $ 30.00
Add a new dimension to your quilting skills by designing a quilt top without a specific pattern. There are unlimited ways to put together blocks of varying sizes. I will go over 15 suggestions to spark your imagination and get you started.
Cost: $ 20.00
This fun lecture will be filled with examples of how to care for your finished quilt. To wash or not wash, that is a question each quilter often asks. We will have a discussion on how to handle fabrics that bleed. I will demonstrate how to prepare and block your finished quilt. We will discuss bindings and how to perfect them. I will share some humorous stories that I have had along the way on my quilting journey plus show some of my favorite quilts.
Cost: $ 30.00
General maintenance on any longarm machine is crucial to having a good outcome. Thread tension can be an issue for beginning quilters or a seasoned pro. But Renae will share what she has learned over the years to help you tame your tension issues. She boils it down to an easy recipe that always works. Avoid the railroad track back by making sure you have everything set just right.
Cost: $ 30.00
This class will cover everything you need to know to learn this time-honored method of applique. I will teach you the finer points of circles, stems, flowers, leaves. I will also teach you skills to master inner and outer points and curves. You will love this classic and beautiful method of applique once mastered. I will demonstrate how to set up your applique block. You may bring a current applique project if you wish to have help on one. I will have samples in a kit that I will provide. The goal of this class is to refine your technique and to perfect your stitch.
Cost: $ 60.00
This bold six-pointed star fits nicely inside a 12 inch square and appears to float on the background. The large hexagon center is perfect for showcasing a large-scale print and the larger background pieces look great in low volume prints. Assembling the blocks in off-set rows gives the quilt a modern feel. The block also looks great in traditional fabrics, batiks, or geometric prints. All patches are rotary cut without templates and the star blocks are sewn together by machine, without Y-seams. Multiple quilt plans, size choices and border options will be provided.
Cost: $ 30.00
Here's a fun, modern quilt that comes together quickly using a mixed bag of skill-building quilting techniques: curved piecing, paper-piecing, and easy applique' shapes! Learn several of Deonn's favorite quick tips for each of these techniques as we make Drunkard's Path blocks, a New York Beauty block and some quick paper-pieced strips. Class will finish up with machine-quilting ideas to finish your Prize-winning Purdy Bird!
Cost: $ 30.00
This dynamic Lonestar quilt, fills up the space, the diamonds, with the movement of color. This quilt is made using just a few fat quarters from your stash. It will make a great table topper, wall hanging or even a center of a quilt, the possibilities are endless.
Cost: $ 60.00
Come quilt with me and make yourself a POSH PENELOPE. This innovative, contemporary quilt is bright, eye-catching and certainly appealing to all. It looks very difficult to make, but actually, using Sew Kind of Wonderful Quick Curve Ruler (6 x 10 inch) and the Sew Square 6 Ruler, you will be very happy with the resulting 12 x 12 inch (unfinished) blocks. This quilt is a great way to use up your bright fabric scraps for the flower petals and your solid (or reads as solid, e.g. tone on tone) fat quarters for the background of the blocks. The quilt is 6 blocks wide by 7 blocks long for a total of 42 blocks. However, the 9 block wall hanging is very quick and looks amazing as an option.
Cost: $ 60.00
Choose one of 4 star-themed designs and paint a 12 inch barn quilt block. Barn quilts are traditionally large, painted quilt blocks on barns and outbuildings. We're switching it up and creating mini barn quilts to display in your sewing room, on your mantle or another favorite spot. All supplies are provided in the kit. You just bring yourself and leave with your finished mini barn quilt. NOTE- THIS CLASS IS REPEATED IN THE AFTERNOON, ONLY CHOOSE ONE
Cost: $ 30.00
Do you have the basics of Pro-Stitcher down and are you ready to move on to the next level? This lecture will demonstrate how to master quilt borders in Pro-Stitcher. With basic Pro-Stitcher understanding, you can make your borders look continuous, evenly spaced, and perfect, with no need to take the quilt off the frame and turn it sideways! This is a lecture only and will include a detailed handout.
Cost: $ 30.00
This great Block Pouch pattern designed by my good friend Sue Colley has many uses. Originally it was designed to keep your finished blocks organized and neat while working on sashing and borders etc. The pattern has several different sizes and works great for a project bag for handwork as well. I will show you my easy hack for putting Zippers in.
Cost: $ 30.00
Quilts do not get much easier than this! Quickly pieced with big, easy units (no Y seams), you can stitch up one big star block to make a table topper, lap quilt or even a bed-sizes quilt in no time! Choose your favorite colors or use patriotic prints for summer celebrations. Class discussion will include some of Deonn's best tips for speed-piecing, using directional prints, and creating precise pre-cut mitered borders.
Cost: $ 30.00
Choose one of 4 star-themed designs and paint a 12 inch barn quilt block. Barn quilts are traditionally large, painted quilt blocks on barns and outbuildings. We're switching it up and creating mini barn quilts to display in your sewing room, on your mantle or another favorite spot. All supplies are provided in the kit. You just bring yourself and leave with your finished mini barn quilt.NOTE- THIS CLASS IS REPEATED IN THE MORNING, ONLY CHOOSE ONE
Cost: $ 30.00
Are you wanting to purchase a longarm for business? or do you prefer to quilt your own quilts. Renae will discuss the options for both to help you discover if this could be your next, best job ever. What does it take to quilt for customers? What machine would be best for business or play? How do I decide if this is for me? Would a computerized machine or freehand machine suit my needs best? This is a free class for registered participants, but please register before as there are a limited number of seats and materials are available.
Cost: $ FREE
Longarm doodling is a fantastic way to design that negative space while longarm quilting. There are many designs that you can incorporate into a continuous motion while quilting the backgrounds on your quilts. Doodling gives you muscle memory and is very helpful when you draw a blank while that quilt is "staring at you!"
Cost: $ 20.00
The Overpass Quilt is a perfect quilt for beginners or experienced quilters. Come and have fun making a new quilt with quick strip piecing. I will guide you through cutting the fabrics and sewing the large blocks. Choose your favorite four fabrics for the Overpass and a fifth fabric for the corners. This is a beautiful quilt that will be cherished for years to come.
Cost: $ 30.00
The fabrics are definitely the star of the show in this project! Using 5 different bright fabrics plus one to corral them, learn the methods needed to create this really fun quilt from oversized triangles. Neon Eels is made strippy style, and goes together very quickly.
Cost: $ 30.00
Time to use your favorite fabrics from your stash and your scrappy strips! The Cabin Under the Stars quilt features scrappy log cabin centers with your favorite flower fabric and a coordinating print for the star points. It's a mix and match quilt that you'll be close to finishing by the end of the day. A super scrappy and a great project for any level of quilter. In the room you'll find an area to share your scraps allowing your quilt to be even more scrappy! The quilt will have one fun flower or print fabric along with a focus color for the points - the rest of the quilt is made with scrappy strips. You'll focus on each part of the block at a time, which allows for chain stitching to make things go together even quicker. What you'll learn: *chain piecing *how to love your scraps *a few scrap storage tips *four patch units sewn quickly.
Cost: $ 60.00
Memory Quilts are something all of us have made or been asked to make. This class will give you many ideas and best practices in printing photos, prepping shirts and other paraphernalia, coordinating fabrics, embellishments, lace, poems, cards, and anything else you need to add for a fabulous memory from button up shirt pillows to full quilts and everything in between. Making Memories the Modern way (Lecture/demo)- This lecture goes over 10 to 15 different ideas on how to preserve those memories. A child?s picture book, t-shirt quilts, photo anniversary quilts, different textiles in quilts and runners, pillows, mouse pads, lace, doilies, embellishments, and more.
Cost: $ 30.00
Come learn to do hand and machine applique and make this fun orange peel quilt. I will teach you how to prepare your applique pieces and what best to use to put your applique in place. We will also use different threads to see the different looks that the threads give. I will teach both hand and machine applique techniques.
Cost: $ 30.00
This fun and easy-folded star ornament or coaster is a perfect project for the 2023 Quilting Stars conference! Simply fold squares and layer to sew. Be careful, though- it is addictive. You can not make just one!
Cost: $ 30.00
In keeping with the Utah Quilt Guild's motto "to encourage, promote and preserve the art of quilt making," a FREE class just for beginners will be held at this year's Quilt Fest.
Cost: $ FREE
