MOUNT VERNON QUILTERS
UNLIMITED
WORKSHOP: “Patchwork
Illusions”
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
9:30 – 3:30
Teacher: Karen Combs
A native of Michigan, now living in Tennessee, Karen Combs began quilting in 1973 while still in high school. With a degree in library science, she worked at many libraries before finding her calling as a professional quilting instructor, writer and designer. Karen is the author of Optical Illusions for Quilters (AQS), among other books, including her latest, Celtic Pieced Illusions (AQS). She has been a fabric designer for almost a decade and her current collection can be seen at her website and at your local quilt shop. Karen's work has appeared in numerous challenges and magazines, including a quilt featured in recent issue of Quiltmaker Magazine. Karen travels nationwide to teach her techniques and methods and has appeared on several TV quilting shows. Learn more at www.karencombs.com
On Tuesday, May 28, 2013, Karen will present a lecture to Mount Vernon QU entitled “Quilts of Illusion.” Karen will use slides and quilts to show us a world of optical illusions created by quilters.Follow this up on Wednesday, May 29, with a full day in another dimension with Karen. Karen has developed a quick and easy rotary technique that allows you to make quilts with a 3-D look. In class, you will learn how to create her well-known Patchwork Illusions quilt. Supply List below.
Note: There is a $16 Supply Fee for handouts and rotary templates, payable directly to teacher in class.
Early-Bird SpecialStarting at the October 9, 2012 business meeting, you can sign up for the “Patchwork Illusions” workshop and take advantage of the Mount Vernon member “early-bird” special! Get your member-only registration to Co-VPs Barbara Jones and Libby Dudley early and get $10 off the full price. The full-day workshop is on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 9:30 – 3:30, full price is $60; “early-bird” is $50 through December 31, 2012. Note: Member registrations in hand or postmarked by the “early-bird” closing date will receive the discount price. Registrations will then open to all and will be full price for all.
Supply List
Handouts: $16 - includes handouts and rotary templates. This will be collected by the teacher or teacher's aide at the beginning of class.
Tools:Rotary cutter; Rotary mat (medium size); Rotary ruler 6"x12 and 6"x24"Pencil; Paper scissors; Straight pins with heads; Tape or glue stick1/2 to 1 yard muslin or flannel to use as a design wallSewing machine (off white thread, bobbins, needles)Can of 505 Spray, if you have it on hand (optional, but helpful!) *Can of Magic Sizing or light spray sizing *Reducing Lens or Door Peephole (available in class)Red and Green Value tools (available in class)
*NOTE: Workshop hosts will supply 505 Spray and spray sizing for student use.
Fabric:Choose three or four color families, such as blue, pink, green, yellow or purple. Any colors will work, so don't worry about "matching" the color families to each other. Bring 2 to 8 lights, 2 to 8 medium and 2 to 8 darks in that family. Make sure your fabric is not busy prints. A fat quarter of each is fine. You may bring more color families or more values if you wish. (Fabric will be available for purchase in class). What is a busy print? Any high contrast print such as white over a dark color, a small calico print or a "loud" print. The fabric "Fossil Fern" is a good example of a non-busy print.You can also use Karen Combs' Shade Cascade fabric, available on her webpage (www.karencombs.com). If you use Karen's fabrics, select 2 or 3 colors you enjoy working with.
