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COURSES and WORKSHOPS
I offer a variety of courses, workshops and presentations to students and guilds. My background as a teacher provides the ideal learning opportunity for students to attain new skills, in a safe, caring, learning environment. My presentations and trunk show offers attendees with a review of quilting from the male perspective and links my background in Music, Education and Business. I am particularly proud of the my Architecture of Canada Series, which leads the student in a journey exploring some of Canada's most impressive and iconic buildings and infrastructure.
The Squiffy Sling
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The Squiffy Sling is a great pattern that can be made in two sizes. The example above uses Harris Tweed and Cork. In this class you will learn how to work with these products, sew in zippers, use rivets and decorative stitching.
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Skill Level: Advanced
In Person Only
Pattern Purchase Required
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Sew Kind Of Wonderful
Quick Curve Ruler
The Sew Kind of Wonderful Quick Curve ruler has been on the market for several years now. It's a timeless ruler that has been one of my greatest purchases. In this class, you can choose from many existing patterns. You will learn how to use the ruler, complete easy curve piecing and squaring up blocks.
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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
In Person or Virtual
Pattern Required (Multiple Options)
Ruler Required
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Sew Kind Of Wonderful
Quick Straight Ruler
The Sew Kind of Wonderful Straight Curve ruler is the newest SKW ruler. In this class, we will complete the Diamond Daze quilt. you can choose from many existing patterns. You will learn how to use the ruler, complete easy piecing and squaring up blocks.
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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
In Person or Virtual
Pattern Required
Ruler Required
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Jellybean Row-Signature Houses of St. John's No. 1
This is the first pattern that was created in the Architecture of Canada Series. The two day workshop introduces students to a variety of applique, design and machine piecing and quilting. the course includes 16 hours of instructional time. Pattern is required, and kits are available for purchase.
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Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate
In Person or Virtual
Pattern Required
Kit Options Available
Printed Fusible Option Available
Light of Hope-Peggy's Cove Light House No. 2
As a child, my family visited Nova Scotia quite frequently. This small wall hanging is based on a photo found on the internet. The photographer is unknown. The finished piece is a wall hanging measuring 18' x 24" and utilizes sewing angulated curved piecing, and applique.
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
In Person or Virtual
Pattern Required
Kit Options Available
Printed Fusible Option Available
Confederation Bridge-Connecting Island People No. 3
As a child, my family visited PEI quite frequently. This small wall hanging is based on a photo found on the internet. The photo is credited to Stephen Desroches. The finished piece is a wall hanging measuring 24" x 32" and utilizes sewing angulated curved piecing, and applique.
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
In Person or Virtual
Pattern Required
Kit Options Available
Printed Fusible Option Available
It's A WRAP
This fun one day class walks students through the process of creating bowls, baskets and vessels. Using strips of fabric, cotton clothesline and a zigzag stitch, you will be amazed with the creations you that will result from various angles, etc. Pattern is required, and kits are available for purchase.
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
In Person or Virtual
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Harmonic Convergence
Inspired By Ricky Tims
This delightful wall hanging uses the Ricky Tims Harmonic Convergence technique. I have been granted permission to teach this course. Once you have the background completed, we will explore applique ideas to embellish your work.
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
In Person or Virtual
Pattern Required
Kit Options Available
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Easy Layer Cake
This one day class is focused on new quilters. The class uses a layer cake to make a "cut and stitch" lap quilt. The class focuses on proper use of your rotary cutting tools, the perfect 1/4 inch seam, layout and design, and adding borders. Pattern is required, and kits are available for purchase.
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
In Person or Virtual
Pattern Required
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Boys on the Block I- Quilting through the eyes of a Guy
In this presentation and trunk show I discuss my quilting journey, the friends I've made along the way and the ladies and gentlemen that inspires my work.
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In Person or Virtual
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Coming Soon!
Life's Symphony Series
This wall hanging can be finished 24"x 24" or 40"x 40". The project utilizes strip piecing in the background and raw edge applique. The abstract violin here represents the symphonic band I conducted from 2000-2009.
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
In Person or Virtual
Pattern Required
Kit Options Available
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Boys on the Block II- Stories of Inspiration at Autumn Rock
I have been blessed in my quilting journey. I recently spent 10 days in Colorado with one of my most significant mentors and friends... Ricky Tims. In this presentation, I outline this profound experience and the path to mastery of quilting through Ricky`s education, leadership and reflection!
In Person or Virtual
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