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African Collage
In this 2-day design workshop, you will be
encouraged to play with African batiks and prints, fabrics
and beads, borders and more, to create your own
one-of-a-kind wallhanging. Come with your own artwork as a
starting point, or purchase a class kit which will include
all you need for the quilt top (each will be different), for
$35. Suitable for intermediate level quilters. |
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Ferns, Flowers and Other Follies
In this
1 or 2 day workshop, you will be introduced to the amazing
design motifs of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods. You
will select several of those provided in designing your own
unique wallhanging. By the end of the one day class,
you will be well on your way to finalizing your personal
piece. In the 2-day workshop, participants will be
introduced to various ways to embellish their wallhanging
through beading, threadwork, angelina, and couching, as well
as allowing for more time to complete the quilt top. |
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The Joys of
Journalling
Enjoy a day of play, as
you are introduced to a variety of new piecing and surface
design techniques,
and have the opportunity to practice using them in a journal
format. A terrific way to explore some non-traditional
approaches to your work, and discover which are your favourites. Suitable for all skill levels. |
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One Classy Cabin
This old time favourite is given a new
sophistication in this off-centre format of African fabrics
juxtaposed with neutrals. Or create your version with dark
scraps and light. Begin construction on either version of
this eye-catching quilt in class. Finishing techniques will
be discussed. This is a 2-day workshop. Suitable for all skill levels. |
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African Sunshine
Paper-pieced points and curves pieced using
the infallible 3-pin method simplify the construction of
this traditional New York Beauty block. Set in the original
design illustrated, they shine forth no matter what colours
you use. This is a one-day workshop. A class for skilled beginners. |
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Five Part Harmony
A stunning quilt easily pieced from fat
quarters or scraps. Whether you use Asian, African or N.
American fabrics, this lap quilt goes together quickly, and
is sure to please. A one-day workshop for all skill levels. |
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Timeless Designs
for Blocks and Borders
Border designs adapted
from different cultures provide the perfect way to
complement the blocks in your quilt or with which to build a
border. The samples started in class will serve as a future
reference for your own work. A one-day workshop. Suitable for all skill levels. |
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It Takes a
Village
Create your own delightful
mountain village in African fabrics or scrap fabrics in this
hands-on class, suitable for beginners or any students
wanting to make their own version of this popular Kitambaa
Designs pattern. Optional class kit is $35. |
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Out on a Limb
This one-day workshop is designed to push the
boundaries a little, while working on that old favourite,
the log cabin block. Participants will construct their own
original log cabin starting with a favourite focus fabric or
fabrics . Suitable for skilled beginners who are willing to
take a few risks, spend time playing with their fabrics, and
work intuitively. |
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All Designs Copyrighted
Kitambaa Designs |
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An African
Adventure
- A
showcase of quilts made with African fabrics, or inspired by
Africa - vibrant and energetic and full of colour, like the
continent from which they come. Through photos and stories, you
will be introduced to many of the women from whom we import the
African fabrics sold through Kitambaa Designs, and the widows'
and grandmothers' projects we support in Uganda.
Travels with My
Treadle
- This is
the story of 12 amazing Ugandan women who make up the Bitengye
Designers. You will see many photos of this project, as
you learn of Kitambaa Designs early involvement in teaching
these widows and grandmothers sewing and quilting. The finished
work of the Bitengye Designers will be for sale, with 100% of
the proceeds going back to the women individually, and towards
their ongoing training. A story full of hope and encouragement.
The Art of Art
Deco
- This
lecture and powerpoint presentation will introduce you to the
art of the Art Deco period, in architecture, textile design, and
poster art, among other things; and will suggest possibilities
for incorporating the stylized over-the-moon motifs from this
period in your work as quilters. Examples of quilts made
using these motifs will be on display.
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The
following are some of the classes I'm scheduled to teach or
events I will be attending in the coming months:
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January 8/10 |
Burnaby Guilters' Guild
Burnaby, BC |
Trunk Show - An African Adventure |
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January 9/10 |
Burnaby Guilters' Guild
Burnaby, BC |
One-day Workshop - Timeless Designs for Blocks and
Borders |
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January 13/10 |
Departure for Uganda, and the Kitambaa Sewing Project |
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March 4 /10 |
Arrival home from Uganda |
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March 26/10 |
Moose Jaw Quilters Guild,
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan |
Trunk Show - Travels with My Treadle |
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March 27-28/10 |
Moose Jaw Quilters,
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan |
Two-day Workshop - Ferns, Flowers & Other Follies |
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April 12/10 |
Victoria Quilters' Guild
Victoria, BC |
Trunk Show - Travels with My Treadle |
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April 28/10 |
Quilt Canada
Calgary, Alberta |
One-day Workshop - One Classy Cabin |
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April 29/10 |
Quilt Canada
Calgary, Alberta |
One-day Workshop - The Joys of Journalling |
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April 30 - May 1/10 |
Quilt Canada
Calgary, Alberta |
Two-day Workshop - African Collage |
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May
15-16/10 |
Whistler Quilters' Guild |
Workshops and Trunk Show - to be determined |
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June
7/10 |
Hands Across the Water
(Southern Gulf Islands) |
Trunk Show - Travels with My Treadle |
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June
17-19/10 |
Nanaimo Quilters' Guild Show
Nanaimo, BC |
Merchant Mall Vendor |
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Sept
11/10 |
Tanglebank Designers' Show
Abbotsford, BC |
Designer and Vendor |
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Sept
15/10 |
Edmonton Quilters' Guild
Edmonton, Alberta |
Trunk Show - Travels with My Treadle |
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Oct
15/10 |
Golden City Quilters' Guild
Rossland, BC |
Trunk Show - to be determined |
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Oct
16-17/10 |
Golden City Quilters' Guild
Rossland, BC |
Workshops - to be determined |
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Nov
11-14/10 |
Tamagawa Textile Artists' Retreat
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