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Please contact Didi directly to inquire about quilting services, scheduling and information about lectures and workshops. All travel expenses, mileage, tolls, parking, lodging, meals to be paid by the sponsoring organization.
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Hannah's Hankies
3 hours (half day) A small wall hanging designed to showcase cherished items from past generations. The focus is both on the use and placement of these trims, etc., to compliment the basket block. |
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This Olde Quilt
3 hours (half day) This workshop has been requested by many quilt enthusiasts. Should you repair, restore or replace when it comes to salvaging your family treasures or acquired antique quilts? Bring one or two tops or quilts for tips on the best way to rescue and care for family heirlooms. |
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Charming Pinwheel Puzzle
6 hours (full day) Easy piecing with your favorite Charm Pack or 5" squares from your stash. Your finished quilt can be any size depending on how many squares you choose to use. The puzzle pieces will amaze you! |
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The Not So Square-in-a-Square
6 hours (full day) Start with squares and three distinct color or fabric combinations. It is fun and fast. Blocks go together with ease. A machine class for adventurous beginners and beyond! Time to play with color! Available January 2010 |
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Bodacious Baskets
6 hours (full day) Large 14" basket blocks that are easy to piece and a two for one result! The setting is your choice. Make them two at a time. A good one to embellish. Big and Bold is the secret to this quilt. Available January 2010 |
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Spontaneous Stars
6 hours (full day) The technique to make these funky stars is fun, fast and always a surprise! There are no templates and scraps are welcome. Easy to piece and fun to "watch the stars come out"! Available January 2010 |
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Mats & Bowls & Coils, Oh My!
6 hours (full day) A fun workshop suitable for beginners with sewing machine skills. Sew mats and bowls on the machine using strips of fabric. A good way to clean out your stash or use up scraps. Color is key! The brighter, the better! If you can zig-zag on your sewing machine, you can make these! |
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New Oxford Rose
6 hours (full day) An adaptation of a 19th century quilt design using 21st century methods. Choose a traditional or contemporary color scheme. Fee for pattern/template material. |
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Piping to the Finish!
6 hours (full day) Learn Susan Cleveland’s terrific technique for making teeny, tiny piping adding a special touch to your quilt. Uses the "Piping Hot Binding" method and "Groovin' Piping Tool", which need to be purchased prior to class. |
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Hand Quilting
6 hours (full day) Selecting a design, marking, basting, stitching using the rock-your-needle method. Individual attention and guidance. |
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Purse Full of Pockets
6 hours (full day) A Lazy Girl Designs pattern with some variations by Didi, this handy handbag is a must have! Very practical with pockets to keep you organized. |
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Pineapple Punch
6 hours (full day) This pattern goes beyond the traditional pineapple with an easy foundation format. It gets addictive the more blocks you make and it all begins with strips and squares. This is a machine class for confident beginners and beyond. If you fear foundation piecing, this method will cure you! |
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Caveman Square Dance
6 hours (full day) or 2-day format Come play with your favorite fabrics and color! Lots of size options are available. Easy sewing will appeal to both beginners and experienced quilters who want a break from precision. Finished project will be your unique design, from color palette to shape. Very little waste with this one! |
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Grandma's Treasures
6 hours (full day) A machine class for a wall size project starting with a simple basket pattern. You choose your additions: hankies, buttons, lace fragments, rick-rack and more. A wonderful way to recycle as well as preserve old treasures in a new quilt. |
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