Celebrate the art and heritage of quilting at the 29th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest™. Quilters from all around come together at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge for this quilting event. Quilters have the opportunity to attend classes that are based on skill level and technique. There will also be a quilt show that displays a variety of quilts for your viewing pleasure.
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(Classes Begin Monday, June 5th)
*Cancellation Policy*
Any attendee registration cancellations made before April 1, 2023, will receive a full refund (must pay $15.00 cancellation fee). Reservations canceled April 1 – April 15, 2023 will receive a 50% refund (+ $15.00 cancellation fee). Cancellations made April 16 – 30, 2023 will receive a 25% refund (+ $15.00 cancellation fee). Cancellations after May 1, 2023 or later will not be refunded.
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If a class is full, please check this page periodically to see if cancellations occur. We will NOT have a waiting list this year. If a roster spot opens up, it will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Class 1 - Patchwork Village
Instructor: Carmen Geddes Skill Level: ALLLC: North 1A Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6 hour class)The PERFECT scrap buster! Make a traditional quilt with NON TRADITIONAL PIECING! Complete this scrappy village with NO strip piecing! Amazing 2" Finished Squares. Enjoy perfect corners and stable, flat blocks every time. Very easy to make it smaller or larger. Fun in holiday themed fabrics too! Kit Fee: $35 - Makes a 50 x 68 before borders with 2” finished squares (1.5 and 1 inch finished also available) Kit Fee Includes: 8 Panels of 2” finished EasyPiecing Grid, Quilt Pattern, Step by Step Handout Sewing Machine required[email protected]
Class 2 - Moon Dance
Instructor: Sue BouchardSkill Level: IntermediateLC: North 1B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Combining Triangle in a Square patches with Pieced Triangle Squares gives the illusion of curves without any curved piecing. The Stars are brought together with Quarter Square patches. Your patchwork will dance across the background!Kit $45, Includes Fabrics cut to size, Pattern, Templates Finished Size - 27" x 38" Sewing Machine required[email protected]
Class 3/15/29/42 - Be Colourful (Monday-Thursday)
Instructor: Jacqueline DeJongeSkill Level: Confident Beginner-AdvancedLC: North 2A8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)BeColourful patterns are a challenge. We all know that they are made for the intermediate and advanced quilters. So here is the opportunity to take a class and try something different, something you maybe dreamed of but you thought you never could do.I will show- and you will learn all kinds of techniques that will work for you and I'm confident that I can add something to the knowledge you already have.This year we selected 4 different patterns and of course Happiness 2.0.1) You can start with the Four Seasons table runner project, a smaller project, but of course with the spikes and the curves you can expect from a BeColourful quilt.2) But you also can start with the colorful Fantasia when stars and circles don't intimidate you.3) And what about the gorgeous Beautiful Day! Every year I make another flower quilt and this year is a quilt that brings you a beautiful bouquet of 28 flowers.4) And if all these flowers do not attempt to make her, you maybe will fall in love with Evendale. Maybe this quilt has the most challenges of this year's collection. But you will absolutely love this quilt when she is finished..Happiness 2.0 is a small wall hanging of 38” x 38” and features all of the BeColourful paper piecing techniques. We have combined 13 different techniques in this quilt: Paper piecing, the star, spikes, inset circles, freezer paper techniques, second seam allowance, how to get a perfect corner, sashing, flying geese, nesting seams, how to pin baste, how to ease fabrics and how to use fabrics sparingly. The Happiness quilt is a great project to try out all these techniques. When you've finished this beautiful small wall hanging you will be able to make any of Jacqueline's designs.
Class 4 - Spiral Boot Camp
Instructor: Ranae MerrillSkill Level: ALLLC: North 2B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Learn to draw, color, and sew each of the four types of spirals. We will do Nesting and Baravelle spirals in the morning, Point-to-Point, and Pinwheel spirals in the afternoon, then finish off with some basic design techniques for incorporating spirals into quilts. Along the way, you will learn how to select fabrics by color, value, and pattern, and pick up techniques for foundation piecing that make it easier than ever. You will receive a pattern for a hot pad to make at home using your spiral blocks. Do not let the title scare you -- spirals are much easier than they look! Kit Fee: $10 Sewing Machine required[email protected]
Class 5 - Casual Curves - Drunkards Path
Instructor: Brenda HenningLC: North 3ASkill Level: Beginner - Intermediate8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Curved piecing for the timid. These wonky blocks are cut freehand and sew together quickly. Fun to sew with no pinning necessary. The blocks will be trimmed to size - no need to be perfect! Finished Size ~ 54” x 46”Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions: Dark 1 charm pack 40 - 5” squares Background 2 ½ yardscut 40 - 5” squaresSupply List: Sewing Machine, Thread to blend with fabrics, Rotary Cutter with new blade, Cutting Mat (12” x 18”), Ruler (12” - 14” sufficient) Stiletto or bamboo skewer for guiding fabric 4 ½” square ruler (or slightly larger), Finger Presser, Pins, Seam Ripper, White Chalk marking pencilSewing Machine required[email protected]
Class 6 - Stars and Strips String Quilt
Instructor: Vickie JohnsonSkill Level: Beginner to AdvancedLC: North 3B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)This quilt pattern uses a Star Point ruler to cut focus fabric into Star Points and strings/strips cut from fabric scraps or coordinated fabrics. The Star Points and strings are then sewn onto sheer precut stabilizer squares to make blocks. The blocks are assembled and border(s) added to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, string quilt. Whether using scrap fabrics or coordinated fabrics, you will end up with a beautiful, finished quilt top.Sewing Machine RequiredKit Fee: $30 Class Materials Kit will include: 1 Stars & Strips String Quilt Pattern1 packet of 8”x 8” stabilizer (50 count)1 Star Point Ruler[email protected]
Class 7 - Vintage Table Linens: Re=use, Recycle, Re-invent!
Instructor: Kathleen RountreeSkill Level: Advanced BeginnerLC: South 18:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Do you have a drawer or a basket with wonderful, embroidered table linens ‘put away’ in it? Or handkerchiefs with beautiful lace edgings… you know what I mean. Too good to use, so they just stay in the drawer.Well – they do not need to hide any longer. We will reinvent them into adorable pieces you can use – or give as unique, special gifts. You bring a few pieces – embroidered tea towels with cute kittens on them. Beautiful table runners with old lace. Bring some coordinating fabrics, some trims, some cute buttons. And we will make something charming, elegant, or precious. Every student’s project will be individual – a wall quilt, a pin cushion, a journal cover, a mug rug - all embroidered and enhanced with trim and treasures to make them individual. Every class makes different products – every individual’s work is completely original. Much time is spent oohing and aahhing… and it is GREAT FUN! I will bring some tools to make this much easier than you think!WHAT WILL YOU MAKE? We don’t know – maybe a table mat, a wall hanging, a table or bed topper – maybe a masterpiece to enter in next year’s show! You never know in this class![email protected]
Class 8 - Panel Piza-zz
Instructor: Patti CareySkill Level: Intermediate LC: South 28:30 am – 11:30 am (3-hour class)Take it up a notch and frame a panel or large scenic print with offset flying geese borders. Patti shares her tips and tricks for getting your geese flying in perfect formation. She’ll also demystify partial seams.Kit fee of $10 for the patternPlease bring the following to class with you:• 24 x 42 panel or panel type fabric: ⅔yd• Ombre or busy print for side inserts & binding: 1yd• Geese (triangles):fat¼• Background:1½yds• Neutral thread to match• Rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat• Basic sewing supplies, including pins, seam ripper, tape measure and wooden presser/point turner or Clover Hera marker• Sewing machine in good working order, with a ¼” foot• $10 for pattern[email protected]
Class 9 - Not Your Grandmother’s Lace
Instructor: Joyce TengSkill Level: BeginnerLC: South 31:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lace motifs, trims, and fabric take on new life when colored with vibrant Tsukeniko fabric inks and Fabrico markers. Whether your lace is vintage or new, its colorful focus will add dimension to your quilts, embellish your clothing creations, and enhance your mixed-media art pieces. Create stunning backgrounds or use the lace as a stencil!Kit Fee: $30.00 Includes: an assortment of fabric blocks and lace, (2) sizes of Fantastix tips, a water brush pen, squeegee, assorted dabber sizes, ink droppers, a spray bottle, one Tsukineko All-Purpose Ink, TSC Design stencil, tidy tray.[email protected]
Class 10 A - Discover Quilting (An Intro to Longarm Quilting)
Instructor: Accomplish Quilting (Ashley Powenski)Skill Level: First Time Friendly - BeginnerLC: Greenbriar C8:30 am – 11:30 pm (3-hour class)This class is perfect for a beginner wondering if longarm quilting is something they would enjoy. You can learn the basics of longarming in just a few hours in this hands-on class. Ashley will show you simple steps to load fabric and batting and how to operate the Innova quilting machine. You will also learn how to how to baste your quilt and how to start and stop quilting with tie off techniques. You will free-motion quilt your first 5 fillers and learn how to use your first pantograph!We’ll also go over some maintenance tips, time saving tricks, and clever techniques for longarm challenges. This class will spark your excitement for completing your quilts on a longarm! WARNING: You may catch the longarming bug and want to purchase your own machine someday! Kit includes:- Handouts for class- 1 Pantograph- Thread picker and easy threader needle- Chalk for quilt marking - 1 Cone of InnovaTech Thread- Fabric Sandwich - BattingKit Fee: $40Questions? Please contact: [email protected]
Class 10 B - Discover Quilting (An Intro to Longarm Quilting)
Instructor: Accomplish Quilting (Ashley Powenski)Skill Level: First Time Friendly - BeginnerLC: Greenbriar C1pm – 4:00 pm (3-hour class)This class is perfect for a beginner wondering if longarm quilting is something they would enjoy. You can learn the basics of longarming in just a few hours in this hands-on class. Ashley will show you simple steps to load fabric and batting and how to operate the Innova quilting machine. You will also learn how to how to baste your quilt and how to start and stop quilting with tie off techniques. You will free-motion quilt your first 5 fillers and learn how to use your first pantograph!We’ll also go over some maintenance tips, time saving tricks, and clever techniques for longarm challenges. This class will spark your excitement for completing your quilts on a longarm! WARNING: You may catch the longarming bug and want to purchase your own machine someday! Kit includes:- Handouts for class- 1 Pantograph- Thread picker and easy threader needle- Chalk for quilt marking - 1 Cone of InnovaTech Thread- Fabric Sandwich - BattingKit Fee: $40Questions? Please contact: [email protected]
Class 11 - Bus Tour (Churches, Country Stores & Other Clutter)
Guide: Kathy GwinnMeet in LeConte Lobby at 8:45 am9:00 am – 4:00 pmJoin us once again as we hit the “backroads” and travel along the beautiful blue waters of the French Broad River, one of the few rivers in our country that flows north.We’ll be traveling on what was once part of the “Great Stage Road” and the old drover’s turnpike to Asheville, NC. Along the way we will stop and tour inside four historic churches, including the French Broad Baptist Church with its beautiful Tiffany stained glass windows. We will also explore a grand country inn that was designed to be Tennessee’ version of Mackinac Islands’ “Grand Hotel”.A lunch stop will be made at a wonderful restaurant on scenic Douglas Lake (lunch is on your own, and the price range is $15 - $22)Sandwiched between all this will be several unique places to stop and shop.
Class 12 - Patterns of the Heart
Performers: Mike & Kathy GwinnLC: North 1B6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join Mike and Kathy Gwinn for a delightful hour of music and storytelling. Each year is something different in song and story, while still focusing on the craft traditions of the mountain people. This year’s “Patterns of the Heart” will strongly focus on the music of the mountains and just how important it was in the daily life of the early settlers here; from Davy (Crockett) to Dolly and everything in between. You’ll enjoy the various types of music, instruments and songs of our past heritage.
Class 13 - Block Party
Instructor: Carmen GeddesSkill Level:ALLLC: North 1A8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Piece this Sampler Quilt with NO strip piecing!Amazing 2" Finished Squares. Enjoy perfect corners every time. Great Points! Use EasyPiecing Grid foundation to make your heirloom. Extra tips for half square triangles!Fabric Supplies: 1/2 yard each of SEVEN fabrics (or scraps, fat quarters to equal), 2 yards background, Border One and Sashing- 1 1/2 yards, Border Two-1 1/2 yards *Pre-class cutting and sewing prep availableSewing Machine Feet: 1/4" piecing foot (NO Guide)Kit Fee: $30 Includes: 6 Panels of EasyPiecing Grid, Quilt Pattern, Step by Step Instructions [email protected]
Class 14 -All About Applique
Instructor: Sue BouchardSkill Level: ALLLC: North 1B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)The goal of the class is to provide students instructions for a variety of Appliqué methods both with and without stabilizers. Shapes can be permanently sewn in place with a machine or by hand. In class, I will present 6 different types of appliqué methods including Needle Turn, Faced edges using fusible, Raw edge (cotton and Wool), Bias Strips, Reverse and Applique Overlay. This provides the students a reference for how they can achieve the look they want in there quilted design. $15 Pattern Fee for a variety of Appliqué methods both with and without stabilizers. Shapes can be permanently sewn in place with a machine or by hand. $15 Pattern Fee [email protected]
Class 16 - T-shirt Quilt
Instructor: RaNae MerrillSkill Level: ALLLC: North 2B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Making a t-shirt pillow is fast and easy. It is a great way to enjoy your memories now, then later, if you decide to make a whole t-shirt quilt, you can easily take apart the pillow and incorporate the sections into a t-shirt quilt. What a great way to build a quilt block-by-block AND enjoy it in the meantime! In this class you'll learn how to: • Quilt one t-shirt at a time on your domestic or longarm machine • Add quilting that will enhance the memories of a shirt by telling its story • Take the pillow apart to build it into a quilt later • For quilters who have not done free-motion quilting before, we will cover FMQ basics. Kit Fee: $10 Sewing Machine required[email protected]
Class 17 - Quatrefoil
Instructor: Brenda HenningSkill Level: Confident BeginnerLC: North 3A/B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)This quilt design has the wow factor! Brenda’s Half Rect Ruler is used to create the half rectangle units that create the appearance of curves with straight seams. This diverse unit brings an entirely new look to quilts - a great shape that is so easy to construct.Kit fee: $30 and includes Quatrefoil pattern, Triangulations Grids for HST construction and Half Rect Ruler[email protected]
Class 18 - Rolling Stones
Instructor: Vickie JohnsonSkill Level: Beginner to AdvancedLC: North 3B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)It’s time to use some the scrap fabrics you’ve been saving up and haven’t known what to do with. All you need is a focus fabric, a light-weight stabilizer, and left over fabric scraps to make your blocks. If you prefer coordinated fabrics that’s perfectly fine too. Either way, we will spend the day using a Star Pointer Ruler to cut fabrics and your strings on stabilizer squares. There will be lots of in-class demonstrations and tips given to assist you in making these blocks for your quilt top. Join us in class to learn how to make this beautiful quit. Fun will be had by all.Kit Fee: $24:Class Materials Kit will include: 1 Rolling Stones String Quilt Pattern 1 packet of 6½” x 6½” stabilizer (75+ count)[email protected]
Class 19 - Piecing Precisely-Yes, You Can!
Instructor: Kathleen RountreeSkill Level: ALLLC: South 18:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Let’s face it – making a quilt block that comes out to the expected size is difficult!And being sure that all points are sharp (and not chopped off) – aack!One student told me “I just say a prayer and sew!” Another confesses that she buys ALL the special tools and rulers so she can sew things that come out ‘right’. And sadly, one says she is quitting quilting because she can’t crawl around on the floor to pin-baste her tops. (poor baby, you don’t have to crawl)THERE ARE SOLUTIONS TO THESE PROBLEMS!!!Whether you need to learn basic skills or REVIEW best practices, this class is designed to master the fundamentals of accurate and trustworthy sewing – YOU CAN! AND IT IS FUN!You only need to bring your machine and a few supplies, and you will not have a UFO at the end of class. Instead, you’ll have the ability to move forward on any project with confidence that your ‘parts” will line up the way they are supposed to. We will also learn to baste your quilt for hand or domestic machine basting without crawling on the floor or needing a table the size of Texas! If time allows, we’ll review solutions for binding challenges, too! SUPPLY LIST:- Sewing machine, owner’s manual, and basic sewing supplies.- Several cutting rulers of different sizes, and a cutting mat, and a sharp rotary cutter. - Basic sewing supplies, pins, thread, and pen/pencil for marking. Painters tape, any color.- Several contrasting fabrics, the equivalent of about 6 fat quarters.
Class 20- Starburst
Instructor: Patti CareySkill Level: IntermediateLC: South 28:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Fussy-cut a rainbow lengthwise stripe and pre-printed quilt block motifs for a dazzling broken star quilt. Patti will share tips and tricks galore while you work on your project in class.Please bring the following to class with you:1. A– lengthwise segmented rainbow stripe with (21) 2” wide stripes across width (#DP24915-100): 1⅜yds2. B— block centers (pre-printed 5” quilt blocks #DP24909-10): ⅝yd (20 blocks)3. C—block frame, background (white solid #9000-10) : 1⅓yds4. D—dark diamonds (dark mini dot #24912-99): ⅜yd5. F—border (dark large dot #24911-99): 1yd neutral thread to match6. rotary cutter, ruler (24” if you can) and cutting mat (bring as large a mat as you can)7. basic sewing supplies, including pins, seam ripper, tape measure and wooden presser/point turner or Clover Hera marker8. Recommended: E-Z Miter/Lone Star tool (order here)9. sewing machine in good working order, with a ¼” foot10. $10 for pattern or purchase in advanceKit Fee: $58 - order by May 15 by email [email protected]
Class 21 - Pumpkin Frolic
Instructor: Rebecca LindstomSKILL LEVEL: BeginnerLC: South 38:30 am – 11:30 am (3- hour class)Welcome Autumn with this adorable pumpkin and leaf quilt that bursts with the warm and seasonal colors of Fall. This is a great scrap busting quilt perfect for beginner quilters. The Pumpkin Frolic quilt pattern includes detailed instructions and color illustrations for piecing the quilt top in three sizes: small – 44″ x 44″, medium – 72″ x 72″ and 100″ x 100″. Pattern also includes a coloring sheet to experiment with your own colorway.This seasonal quilt is a Dynamic Duos quilt pattern; complex looking two block quilt patterns that are surprisingly easy to make. By combining two quilt blocks to create secondary designs you can create quilts full of complex visual interest. Patterns include instructions to make 3 sizes. These patterns are perfect for advanced beginner to intermediate quilters looking to continue to improve on their quilting skills.Materials List: https://www.studiorquilts.com/shop/pumpkin-frolic-quilt-pattern/[email protected]
Class 22 – Rock the Block Fillers Long Arm Class
Instructor: Accomplish Quilting/Carol AnnMcCandlesSkill Level: BeginnerLC: Greenbriar C8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Carol Ann will share techniques for 30+ fills that can be scaled for small spaces in blocks or free-hand overalls. With a straight edge ruler, students will frame out quilt blocks on a custom printed panel. See firsthand how much different fillers and density changes can enhance simple shapes. You’ll learn about negative space and explore deciding which fills work best with the quilt. Quilters will walk away knowing how to use these designs to highlight features of quilt tops or scale them for free motion edge to edge. In most every custom quilt, there will be fillers needed to complete it. Let’s master those fillers together! You will rock and roll through each design with detailed guidance and handouts to follow. This class will give you the skills to tackle nearly any quilt you put on your frame with confidence! Please bring the following to class:1. Bring your sketch book, drawing paper and writing implement.2. You may bring additional rulers from your collection (Quilted Pineapple Rulers preferred)3. NOTE: A Quilter’s Rule Mini-Straight Ruler is included in the Kit Fee, if you bring your own, this amount will be deducted from your kit fee when you pay in class.Kit Fee: $60 Kit includes:1. Design guide handouts for class2. Custom printed top panel fabric – Accomplish Blocks “Cheater Panel”3. 1 Mini-Straight Ruler4. 1 Cone InnovaTech thread to keep5. Batting6. Backing fabric[email protected]
Class 23 – Bus Tour (Churches, Country Stores & Other Clutter)
Tour Guide: Kathy Gwinn9:00 am – 4:00 pmMeet in the LeConte Center Lobby at 8:45 a.m.Join us once again as we hit the “backroads” and travel along the beautiful blue waters of the French Broad River, one of the few rivers in our country that flows north.We’ll be traveling on what was once part of the “Great Stage Road” and the old drover’s turnpike to Asheville, NC. Along the way we will stop and tour inside four historic churches, including the French Broad Baptist Church with its beautiful Tiffany stained glass windows. We will also explore a grand country inn that was designed to be Tennessee’ version of Mackinac Islands’ “Grand Hotel”.A lunch stop will be made at a wonderful restaurant on scenic Douglas Lake (lunch is on your own, and the price range is $15 - $22)Sandwiched between all this will be several unique places to stop and shop.
Class 24 – More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys
Instructor: RaNae MerrillSkill Level: ALLLC: North 2B5:30 pm – 8:30 pmMake a Baravelle spiral quilt that all your friends will say is simply amazing! Learn to draw, color and foundation-piece a Baravelle spiral. You will also learn how to select fabrics by color, value and pattern and pick up techniques for foundation piecing that make it easier than ever. Baravelle spirals look complicated, but they are easy to sew -- and there are NO curved seams! You'll have time in class to complete up to three blocks to get your quilt started. (And in case you only want to finish one block, there is a hot pad pattern for avoiding another UFO!) Based on the techniques in RaNae's best-selling book Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts. Finished quilt size: 54" x 59" [email protected]
Class 25- Four Season Color Fusion
Instructor: Joyce TengLC: South 35:30 pm – 8:30 pmStart with blank white fabric and finish with a lyrical set of new collaged style non-traditional seasonal trees. You’ll learn how to create gradient backgrounds and richly hued stenciled images. Discover how to create depth in your compositions. You’ll also learn new techniques to compose your design and make your own one-of-a-kind border material. The free tree stencil will use a different one.Kit Fee: $30 payable to the instructor in class, includes an assortment of fabric blocks and lace; (2) sizes Fatastix tips; Water brush pen; Squeegee; Lg and small daubers; Ink droppers; Tidy tray; Spray bottle; one API ink; TSC DESIGN stencil.Students to Provide:1. Masking tape or painter tape;2. Paper towel;3. Barbasol foam shaving cream; 4. 2 Oz CLEAR spray bottle with one-third of 70% or 90% rubbing alcohol;5. Brown lunch paper bag;6. Cotton Fabrics - 6 pieces of 6" square white and 6 pieces of 6" square white printed;7. two pieces of 3"x22" white printed;8. 3 pieces 13"x13" white. 9. CLOTHES HANGER WITH CLIPS (HOLDS FABRIC IN THE AIR WHILE SPRAYING)Optional - Apron, sleeve protector; Scissors; your own Tsukineko All Purpose Fabric Inks, and coloring tools, like sponge daubers, fantastic foam tips, or art sponges.Additional supplies are available to purchase in Joyce's booth - fabric inks, fiber art supplies, brushes & sponges, and stencils.[email protected]
Class 26 - Dinner Lecture featuring Jacqueline DeJonge
Speaker: Jacqueline DeJonge 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmLC: Greenbriar A/BJoin Jacqueline for an evening of dining and sharing as she delights you with stories of how the BeColourful brand came into being. Jacqueline will regale you with tales of her journey as she weaves her and her sister, Bridget’s, discoveries of taking a passion and turning it into a thriving, and successful business. Their story is truly one that reflects their love for beauty and color, A story they want to share with the world. “To be able to work well at something you love is a miracle and a gift from God.”Evening includes: Buffet style dinner and a special gift.
Class 27 – Project of the Month
Instructor: Carmen GeddesSkill Level: ALLLC: North 1A8:30 am – 11:30 amChoose from FOUR different fun projects—or make them all! Learn the Easy Piecing techniques for endless quilt possibilities. Perfect points and corners every time! Use 2”cut squares for 1.5 inch finished. Kit Fee: $5 includes one panels EasyPiecing Grid, Quilt Pattern, Step by Step HandoutSupplies: Sewing Machine Feet : 1/4" piecing foot , washable Elmer’s glue sticks, small iron and pressing surface (optional)Fabric – Cut 2 inch squares and HST [email protected]
Class 28 - All About Binding
Instructor: Sue BouchardSkill Level: ALLLC: North 1B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Learn how to prepare and sew six unique methods of Binding. Sue will demonstrate how to properly prepare edges of the quilt before the Binding is sewn on and then dive into the many different options there are for Binding! The workshop will cover Straight, French, Accent and Infinity Binding, as well how to piece binding to match the fabric on the quilt top and how to change Binding in the corners. Each method offers a different design option for the perfect finish to your quilt. $15 Pattern Fee [email protected]
Class 30 - Magic Mirror Mandalas
Instructor: RaNae MerrillSkill Level: ALLLC: North 2B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Use a simple spiral variation on the Log Cabin block to make a Magic Mirror Mandala Quilt -- in one day you will go from mystery to mastery! In the morning we'll use a "wedge puzzle" to design your own unique version of the quilt shown; in the afternoon you'll start sewing spirals. The class materials kit is required, and includes all the class instructions, pre-printed templates and foundations used in class, instructions for completing the quilt, and a package of translucent foundation material. My book Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts is recommended and will be available for purchase at the workshop. You must have a set of hinged mirrors at least 8" x 10." Kit Fee: $20 [email protected]
Class 31- Outside the Box
Instructor: Brenda HenningSkill Level: BeginnerLC: North 3A8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Squares are stacked then sub-cut into pieces. The squares can be sub-cut following a detailed cutting diagram, or the diagram can be used simply as a suggestion as you create your own liberated design. You decide! Who knew cutting fabric pieces willy nilly could be soooo much fun! Gather your pile of squares and join me for a fabric whacking good time![email protected]
Class 32 - Star Burst
Instructor: Vickie Johnson/Janie FosterSkill Level: Beginner to AdvancedLC: North 3B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Join us for a fun-filled day sewing strings on stabilizer squares to make our new pattern Star Burst. Janie and I will trach you how to make solid string blocks with diagonal strings, half-square triangle blocks with diagonal strings, and half square rectangles with vertical strings. These blocks and others you cut from your background fabric(s) will be assembled to create your beautiful quilt top. Instructor’s Fee: $22Class Materials Kit will include: 1 Star Burst String Quilt Pattern 1 packet of 9½”x 9½” stabilizer (40+ count)[email protected]
Class 33 - Moving Past Edge-to-Edge
Instructor: Kathleen RountreeSkill Level: Experienced BeginnerLC: South 18:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Are you ready to upgrade your domestic machine quilting techniques? Yearning for more of a custom look? We’ll refine your stitch quality, then move on to design basics. By the afternoon, you’ll be quilting a sampler with a beautiful feather, and learning about gridwork ! Every student’s piece will be unique, and you’ll go home with skills to make all your pieces look fabulous!SUPPLY LIST 1. Machine, owner’s manual, walking foot and darning foot. 2. Painter’s tape, any color.3. Several rulers, any sizes.4. 8 fat quarters, solid or tone on tone, of your choice of colors. 5. A selection of threads: matching colors, shades darker or lighter, neutrals all will work. Threads of varying weights if you are comfortable using them. Always bring an extra machine needle 😊. 6. Cutter or scissors. 7. Marking tools – I recommend wash away blue marker for light and white Clover pencil for dark.[email protected]
Class 34 - Rosebud Wreath
Instructor: Patti CareySkill Level: IntermediateLC: South 28:30 am – 4:00 am (6-hour class)Large and small tulip blocks are artfully arranged to create a quilted wreath, perfect for a door or table topper. Change the colors for a change of season.Please bring the following to class with you:1. A– background (light or dark): ⅝yd2. B— palest flower value (peach) (includes binding): ⅓yd3. C—light flower value (rose): ¼yd or fat ¼4. D—medium flower value (red):¼yd or fat ¼5. E – dark flower value (wine): ⅛yd or fat ⅛6. neutral thread to match7. rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat8. basic sewing supplies, including pins, seam ripper, tape measure and wooden presser/point turner or Clover Hera marker (recommended)9. a fine-tip pencil or fine-tip disappearing marking pen (such as Sewline)10. sewing machine in good working order, with a ¼” foot11. $5 for pattern[email protected]
Class 35 - Sugar Pines Wall Hanging
Instructor: Rebecca LidstromSkill Level: Beginner to AdvancedLC: South 38:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)The Sugar Pines quilt pattern celebrates the Winter season, featuring pine trees and peppermint twists. Perfect for the advanced beginner to intermediate quilter, . This pattern includes detailed instructions and color illustrations for pricing the quilt top. Pattern includes instructions for three sizes: small – 49″ x 49″, medium – 67″ x 73″ and 76″ x 97″. Pattern also includes a coloring sheet to experiment with your own colorway.This seasonal quilt is a Dynamic Duos quilt pattern; complex looking two block quilt patterns that are surprisingly easy to make. By combining two quilt blocks to create secondary designs you can create quilts full of complex visual interest. Patterns include instructions to make 3 sizes. These patterns are perfect for advanced beginner to intermediate quilters looking to continue to improve on their quilting skills.Kit fee: $49 includes 2 yards assorted color ombre fabrics, ¾ yard background fabric, pattern, and class handouts. Background fabric is pre-cut for you and we will cut ombre fabrics in class. Kit includes everything you need for the quilt top and binding. [email protected]
Class 36 - Fly with Feathers-Longarm Class
Tour Guide: Accomplish Quilting/Carol Ann McCandlessSkill Level: Confident BeginnerLC: Greenbriar C10:00 am – 4:00 pmHow does one become a butterfly? You must want to learn to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar. – Trina PaulusHave you dreamed of learning feathers on a longarm? This class will show you the framework of feathers and build your confidence to fly! We will look at how to bend them, stretch them and squish them into the all the spaces your quilt presents. We will cover how to give your feathers a classic elegant look or create whimsy and movement throughout your butterfly panel. 1. Please bring the following to class:2. Bring your sketch book, drawing paper and writing implement.3. You may bring additional rulers from your collection (Quilted Pineapple Rulers preferred)4. NOTE: A Quilted Pineapple Ruler (the BFF) is included in the fit Fee - If you bring your own, this amount will be deducted from your kit fee when you pay in class.Kit Fee: $60 includes:• Design Guide for class• Butterfly Panel 43”X43”• 1 BFF Quilted Pineapple Ruler• 1 Cone InnovaTech thread to keep• Batting• Backing fabric[email protected]
Class 37 - Bus Tour (Churches, Country Stores & Other Clutter)
Tour Guide: Kathy GwinnMeet in LeConte Lobby at 8:45 am9:00 am – 4:00 pmJoin us once again as we hit the “backroads” and travel along the beautiful blue waters of the French Broad River, one of the few rivers in our country that flows north.We’ll be traveling on what was once part of the “Great Stage Road” and the old drover’s turnpike to Asheville, NC. Along the way we will stop and tour inside four historic churches, including the French Broad Baptist Church with its beautiful Tiffany stained glass windows. We will also explore a grand country inn that was designed to be Tennessee’ version of Mackinac Islands’ “Grand Hotel”.A lunch stop will be made at a wonderful restaurant on scenic Douglas Lake (lunch is on your own, and the price range is $15 - $22)Sandwiched between all this will be several unique places to stop and shop.
Class 38 - Holiday Deliveries
Instructor: Carmen GeddesSkill Level: ALLLC: North 1A1:00 pm – 4:00 pmLearn some great EasyPiecing and half square triangle techniques with this patriotic favorite! Choose from 1.5” (27 x 27) OR 2” (36 x 36) finished squares before border.Supplies: Sewing Machine, Feet : 1/4" piecing foot, washableElmer’s glue sticks, small iron and pressing surface,appliqué pressing sheet (optional)Kit Fee: $15 includes 3 panels EasyPiecing GridPattern, Step by step instructions [email protected]
Class 39 - Rangeley Table Runner
Instructor: Magic Cat/ Anita ChasitySkill Level: Beginner to AdvancedLC: South 31:00 pm – 4:00 pmCome and learn how to make this great star! lt appears that the star points have an added piece to them but it is made in a very creative way using the Tucker Trimmer l. The Tucker Trimmer I makes 3 types of triangles and you will become familiar how to make all three in the class. You will find this an invaluable tool for your quilting tool kit. The table runner is eye catching and you will enjoy making more after you learn how easy it is. This is a great project for quilters of all levels but especially for beginners to give them confidence making triangles. Fun for all! Tucker Trimmer I and pattern will be required for the class. Both will be available in class for a discounted price of $30 (20% discount).FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:1. I YARD MULTICOLORED/FOCUS FABRIC (For Piecing, setting triangles, outer border & binding)2. 3/8 YARD FABRIC (For Star Points and Narrow Border)3. 1/2 YARD ACCENT FABRIC (For small triangles in stars and next to inner border) (lt green in picture)4. 1/2 YARD BACKGROUND FABRIC (For Background only)5. 1/3 YARD FABRIC FOR BINDING (Optional if choose to not use focus fabric)6. 1 1/2 YARD FABBIC FOR BACKING (Will make 2 backs when split lengthwise7. BATTING - 24"x 54"[email protected]
Class 40 -Granny’s Scrappy Rows
Instructor: Carmen GeddesSkill Level: ALLLC: North 1A8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)The PERFECT scrap buster! Make a traditional quilt withNON TRADITIONAL PIECING! Complete this 68 x 72 inch (BEFORE BORDERS) Scrappy Quilt with NO strip piecing! Amazing 2" Finished Squares. Enjoy perfect corners and stable, flat blocks every time. Use Tensisters Easy Piecing Grid foundation to make your heirloom.Kit Fee: $25 Includes: 5 EasyPiecing On-Point Border Panels, Quilt Pattern, Step by Step HandoutSupplies: Sewing Machine Feet: Metal 1/4" piecing footFabric: Scrappy Rows: 2 yards total of scraps (Cutting around 500 squares of colors and 200 squares of plain fabric)*Plain Rows: 2 yards (Cut 7 x 72 inches**), Optional Border - 1 1/4 yard *One fat quarter yields 56 2.5 inch squares**Cut the plain rows AFTER scrappy rows are sewn so you can measure exact length![email protected]
Class 41 - Alligator
Instructor: Sue BouchardSkill Level: ALLLC: North 1B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Learn how to create the illusion of weaving your fabric together without any 'Y' seaming. This technique is a great tool to achieve what appears to be difficult piecing, simply done. We will cover other block patterns which uses this same method. In class we are making a lap size quilt and also make Learn how to create the illusion of weaving your fabric together without any 'Y' seaming. This technique is a great tool to achieve what appears to be difficult piecing, simply done. We will cover other block patterns which uses this same method. In class we are making a lap size quilt and also make a bonus pillow to insure you understand the instructions from start to finish! You can make your quilt two colors or choose 14 Fat Quilters.Quilt - 52" x 68"Kit Fee- $20 includes pattern and fabric for 20" x 20" Bonus Project.[email protected]
Class 43 -Free Motion
Instructor: RaNae MerrillSkill Level: ALLLC: North 2B8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Want to learn to do free-motion quilting but don’t know where to start? Can you do a few simple patterns, but you want to expand your creativity? Have you taken other classes and failed? Are you afraid you’ll ruin that beautiful top you spent weeks piecing? This is the class for you! RaNae's unique teaching system and specialized tools guide you step-by-step through simple exercises that will get you moving comfortably at the sewing machine and build your quilting skills as you quilt one block at a time. You'll make a quantum leap in your FMQ skills during the class and go home with a practice plan to continue building your skills. You'll leave class saying, "I can DO this!" In this class you will learn how to: - Pre-train your hands anytime, anywhere, before you sit down at the sewing machine. - Set up your machine for free-motion quilting - Move your hands, your body and the quilt for relaxed, efficient quilting - Quilt the fundamental shapes that are the basis for all quilting patterns - Join pre-quilted blocks to make a quilt of any size Kit Fee: $25[email protected]
Class 44 - Liberated Hunter Star
Instructor: Brenda HenningSkill Level: Confident BeginnerLC: North 3 A 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (6 hour class)Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions:1. 10” squares of fabric for block construction2. 28 Medium/Dark squares 28 Light squares3. Accent Fabric 1 yard4. First Border - 6 strips 1 ½”x wof Binding 7 strips 2” x wof5. Final Border 2 ¼ yardsSupply List1. Pattern: Provided by Brenda2. Sewing Machine3. Thread to blend with fabrics - dark grey or khaki work well Rotary Cutter Cutting Mat (12” x 18”)4. Scissors Finger Presser5. Seam Ripper Pins6. 9” square ruler for squaring up blocks Freezer Paper - 8 - 10 11” squares - Optional Ruler - a 15” or longer ruler for the sub-cuts7. Fabric Note: I highly recommend you starch your fabric squares for the best results! The product I use is StaFlo liquid starch that I mix 50/50 with water. Spray it on the fabric to saturate it and then air dry. I press with a steam iron after it has dried.Squares are stacked then sub-cut into pieces. The squares can be sub-cut following a detailed cutting diagram, or the diagram can be used simply as a suggestion as you create your own liberated design. You decide! Who knew cutting fabric pieces willy nilly could be soooo much fun! Gather your pile of squares and join me for a fabric whacking good time![email protected]
Class 46 - Backstage at Quilt Judging
Instructor: Kathleen RountreeSkill Levels: All LevelsLC: South 18:30 am – 4:00 am (6-hour class)Have you ever wondered how the quilts are judged at a quilt show? How can the judge possibly choose among so many fabulous quilts? Do they just pick the one they LIKE the best? (no, they don’t 😊) In this class, learn how quilts are evaluated and how winners are selected. Using sample quilts, we will learn which details make quilts win and which problems keep them from getting a prize. You will be better prepared to make a winning quilt, and you just might think you would like to be a judge someday !Kathleen Rountree is an experienced and knowledgeable quilt judge who believe judging is an opportunity to honor the skills and artistry of entrants by giving positive, encouraging comments, and to assist quilters in their quest for better quilts by offering thoughtful, kind, constructive suggestions. This is a fun class, join us!SUPPLY LIST:1. Please bring a notebook and pen to take notes. 2. If possible, bring a not-so-perfect quilt or two that can be used as an example in the discussion about different types of quilts. (small and wall quilts are easiest for travelers)3. Since we will be handling quilts, please come with clean hands and without dangly jewelry that can catch on a quilt.[email protected]
Class 47 - Picture this Lap Quilt
Instructor: Patti CareySkill Level: Confident BeginnerLC: South 28:30 am – 4:00 pm (6-hour class)Showcase larger-scale or scenic fabrics in a lap-sized quilt that is easier than it looks. We’ll discuss scale of fabric and cover rectangular blocks and be well on our way to completing this quilt top.Please bring the following to class with you:1. A—block frames, background (cream #25190-11): ¾ yd2. B— border (beige texture #25188-12): ⅞ yd3. C—dark triangles, binding (brown #25186-36): ⅞ yd4. D—medium triangles (taupe texture #25188-94): ⅜ yd5. E—medium-light triangles (#25183-94): ⅝ yd6. F—light triangles (cream print #25184-12): ⅜ yd7. H—lap large blocks (border stripe #25181-64 or larger-scale scenic print): ⅝ yd8. I—lap framed blocks (medium scenic #25182-64): ½yd9. neutral thread to match10. rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat11. basic sewing supplies, including pins, seam ripper, tape measure and wooden presser/point turner or Clover Hera marker12. sewing machine in good working order, with a ¼” foot13. $10 for pattern or purchase in advance[email protected]
Class 48 - Oh My Ombre - Wall Hanging
Instructor: Rebecca LidstromSkill Level: Beginnner to AdvancedLC: South 38:30 am – 11:30 amLove the look of ombre fabrics but not sure how to use them? Join Rebecca for this class where you will learn how to take ombre fabrics and turn them into a dimensional gem wall hanging. During the course, we will also explore how partial blocks and sashing can transform you quilt blocks into a lively quilt. Wall hanging measure 40” x 40”. Kit fee: $49 includes 2 yards assorted color ombre fabrics, ¾ yard background fabric, pattern, and class handouts. Background fabric is pre-cut for you and we will cut ombre fabrics in class. Kit includes everything you need for the quilt top and binding. [email protected]
Class 49 - A Bouquet of Feathers-Long Arm Class
Instructor: Accomplish Quilting/Carol Ann McCandlesSkill Level: IntermediateC: Greenbriar C10:00 am – 4:00 pmRoses produce strikingly beautiful flowers with delicate petals. In this class you will learn 10 strikingly beautiful feathers to enhance each printed petal of the Hoffman Dream Big Rose Panel. The ten focus feathers we will be discussing: Heirloom/Traditional, Continuous/Bump-Back, Hook, Swirl, Puff, Lotus, Fern, Dragon, Rolling and Shaped/Fill. While discussing how to draw these feathers, you will begin to form your ideas for the panel. We will discover how fills can make feathers pop and go through some enhancement ideas to make each one your own. There will be a handout full of design ideas for your reference. The handout includes explanations for forming each feather style, while putting your own spin on them creating your own unique bouquet of designs to add to your repertoire.Please bring the following to class:1. Sketch book, drawing paper and writing implement.2. Bring your favorite straight edge ruler (1/4” thick)3. You may bring additional rulers from your collection (Quilted Pineapple Rulers preferred)4. NOTE: A Quilted Pineapple Ruler (the BFF) is included in the Kit Fee, if you bring your own, this amount will be deducted from your kit fee when you pay in class.Kit Fee: $60 Includes:1. Design guide handouts for class2. 1 Hoffman Rose Panel, Ivory 43”x43”3. 1 BFF Quilted Pineapple Ruler4. 1 Cone InnovaTech thread to keep5. Batting6. Backing fabric[email protected]
Class 50 - Bus Tour (Churches, Country Stores & Other Clutter)
Class 51 - Wool Applique Tea Time
Instructor: Vicki McCartySkill Level: Confident BeginnerLC: South 31:00 pm – 4:00 pmTea Time is time to try your hand at wool applique. Learn Vicki McCarty’s technique for wool applique, decorative hand stitches and project embellishments to make this cute design that can be proudly displayed anywhere in the home. Kit Fee: $21.99 Includes: all fabrics, wool to make project, embellishments, Color Printed Patten[email protected]
Questions? Please contact the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism at 1-800-251-9100 or email [email protected]
