Many thanks to Denise Isherwood for all her hard work and superb organizational skills in making Super Saturday such a tremendous success! Denise and I would also like to thank all the excellent teachers who shared their talents and time to make this day so enjoyable: Harriet Bertsche, Mary Cannizzaro, Carolynn Young, Caryl Castellion, Tamar Drucker, Linda Ostrander, Margaret Phillips, Ellen Purdy, Jeri Riggs, Carolyn Salon, and Joan Weth. Thanks to Carolynn Young for making (and receiving) many phone calls about the weather conditions and for checking that the roads were passable. Thanks to Deirdre Abbotts for the quick updates to the webpages to make sure everyone knew it was going ahead. Thanks to Noreen Graham and Susan Isherwood for handling registration of teachers and attendees at the door, to Vicki Romaine Cohn for taking pictures for the newsletter and the website, and to Sister Barbara for having everything ready for us despite the bad weather on Friday. Finally, thanks to all our attendees who helped clean up at the end of the day. It was a wonderful day thanks to all of you!
Denise Isherwood, Super Saturday Coordinator
Paper Piecing
Harriet Bertsche
In this class, you will learn the easy, accurate and fun technique of paper piecing as you make an 18” square sampler comprised of nine paper pieced 4” blocks. Harriet will make available a choice of patterns for you to use in class. This class is for beginning and experienced paper piecers alike. Using fabrics of your choice, you will be able to make geometric, flower, basket, heart, animal, tree, house, flag or Christmas blocks. SM
Quilted Jacket
Mary Cannizzaro/Carolynn Young
Create a beautiful quilted jacket on top of a sweatshirt or zippered cardigan. The sweatshirt or cardigan should be slightly oversized, as the sewing will make it a little smaller. The color of the sweatshirt or cardigan should blend with the fabrics you use on the outside. Finish off your new jacket with a zipper if you choose, or decide on no closure or other options. SM
Fabric Collage Appliqué
Tamar Drucker
This class is ideal for those of you who’d love to capture an idea in a pictorial quilt using raw edge appliqué – when you want to create and time is limited, or just to work spontaneously. Bring your favorite picture or use one of the sample pictures available in class, your inspiration, and a variety of fabrics to complete your picture. A sewing machine is helpful to assemble your picture. Most of the quilting itself you will complete at home. SM
Wool Appliqué
Fran Phillips
Wool appliqué is hot! Learn how to felt your own woolens, work with non-woven wool felt, explore threads and discuss embellishment possibilities. You probably already know the stitches, and because there’s no edge to turn under, it works up delightfully fast. We’ll be making a table mat (approximately 10x15”) that could easily be used as a pillow or purse front instead. Kit is available. H
Studio Class
Linda Ostrander
An unstructured workshop where you work at your own pace on your own project, with personal assistance always available. A good class for beginning and experienced quilters alike, and everyone in-between. This is your opportunity to spend uninterrupted hours working on your project(s) as well as finding out what others are doing and how they do it. If you have questions about your project or what to bring, or want to learn a new technique, contact me beforehand to discuss.
Machine Quilting on a Home Sewing Machine
Margaret Phillips
Do you have a big pile of quilt tops and are not quite sure how to finish them? How about machine quilting them? In this class, you will learn the basics of machine quilting. Margaret will discuss top preparation, batting, basting, needles, thread, feet, quilting designs, free motion stitching, programmed stitches, etc., and will demonstrate on her machine and help you work with yours. Special considerations for big quilts and little quilts will be addressed. SM
Silk Ribbon Embroidery and Embellishing
Ellen Purdy
Using silk ribbon, embroidery floss and beads, our journey begins into three dimensional designs on fabric. Using very basic, simple stitches you will learn how to embellish a crazy quilt block. Bring a 10” Crazy Quilt block to class (directions on your supply sheet). An embellishment kit for $12 will be available in class, or you can bring your own. H
From Flower to Fabric
Carolyn Salon
Design your own small wall hanging by actually pounding flowers into treated fabric with a hammer as described by Ann Frischkorn and Amy Sandrin in their book, Flower Pounding. You will then sew a frame and quilt it to finish the wall hanging. Kit is available. SM
Quilted Postcards
Joan Weth/Lori Light-DeMarco
Participants will learn how to construct a quilted postcard. Create designs from your own fabrics and embellishments, and then layer your creations with batting, timtex (or other stiffener) and a backing. Finishing/binding techniques will also be demonstrated. SM
Machine Cathedral Windows
Caryl Castellion
Create a colorful wall hanging or quilt using an easy process you will learn in class for making cathedral window blocks by machine. Select theme fabrics from your stash (one per window) and a contrasting or complementary fabric to use as the backing and window surround. Some preparation will be necessary in advance of the class. SM with blanket or zigzag stitch.
Lucky Goddess Pins
Jeri Riggs and Elizabeth Rosenberg
Turn your scraps into a Lucky Goddess pin that you can wear to express your joy in life. A kit (price to be advised) will have everything you need to get started. You can bring additional beads, lucky charms, trims, lace, yarn or other embellishments to personalize your kit. Have a fun day with the comedy team of Riggs & Rosenberg, and laugh your way to making something beautiful. You’ll enjoy making this pin and more for admiring friends.
Knitted Bracelet
Judy Jones
Learn to make a beautiful beaded knitted bracelet. This is a fast and easy project. A knowledge of knitting is essential to participate in this class. Kit available.
