Holes As Design Element

(6-hour hands-on piecing, domestic sewing machine)

Traditionally, holes in a quilt are evidence of poor care, rough handling and damage. In this class, Birgit will show you how to incorporate holes in your quilts on purpose – as design element! There are different ways of doing this, and you’ll gain a new view not only at but also through your quilts!

Fabulous Freehand Fun for Blocks, Borders & Backgrounds

(3- or 6-hour hands-on longarm machine
OR
2-hour longarm demo)

You have outgrown stippling and meandering and have come to enjoy the fun of freehand all-over quilting? Well, then you are ready to take the next step. In this hands-on class you will experience the potential of your favorite freehand fillers – and of those that Birgit will show you. Find out how to use freehand filler elements for continuous-line block and border quilting for spectacular results.

Rulers & Templates Gone Wild!

(3- or 6-hour hands-on longarm
OR
2-hour lecture/demo)

Are you ready for fresh quilting ideas but you don’t know where to find them? Well, they are right there within yourself! Let’s play with some ordinary rulers and unveil your design potential by combining them with your favorite filler or motif patterns. This will take your creativity to a new level. Be brave and inventive in your quilting – and have FUN!