Janice’s Lectures | Janice’s Classes | Mary’s Classes
Lectures by Janice D. Pope:
Aurifilosophy
Learn the manufacturing process for the wonderful thread Aurifil. Janice is a trained and certified Aurifilosopher.
How Fabric is Made
From cotton in the field to a finished quilt, this lecture will cover every aspect including designing fabric patterns.
Trunk Show Lecture
This lecture includes lots of quilts for inspiration as well as the back story of how she became a quilter.
Great Finishes
This lecture addresses the subject of the different ways to finish a quilt, and binding basics and details.
Creating a Quilt to Last until the Next Generation
This lecture talks about techniques to include, or exclude so some of our quilts will be around 100 years from now!
Classes taught by Janice D. Pope:
For specific information about classes or to create a booking for Janice to come and teach at your shop, for your guild or conference, email us at info@anythingbutboring.com.
The Perfect Binding Class:
Everything you wanted to know and how to accomplish it!
3 hour class
Details include when to use bias and when to use cross grain binding and why. Students bring a small quilt that needs a binding and the fabric they want to use to for the binding. We will learn to cut, stitch together and sew the binding on to the quilt.
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Two-Hour Tulip Purse
The Two-Hour Tulip Purse Class
In this 3-hour class you will learn tips to make this easy, fun purse customized for your needs. Four purse sizes to choose from; 3 pocket choices and 3 flap options for the larger two sizes are available. Leave class with a finished project!
Pie and Ice Cream
Pie and Ice Cream Class
This can be a 3 or 6-hour class. In this class you will learn how to paper foundation piece. Two different block layouts produce two different looks. We will also learn to apply bias binding to a curved edge.
Classes taught by Mary Corcoran:
For specific information about classes or to create a booking for Mary to come and teach at your shop, for your guild or conference, email us at info@anythingbutboring.com.
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Perennial Plumes
Perennial Plumes Class
Learn how to make this lovely quilt, with a focus on fine machine blanket-stitch applique technique and easy accurate flying geese. Students will have the option of making the one block wall version (42″ x 42″) or the full quilt (82″ x 82″).
Design Your Own Appliqué Class
Have you ever wished you could create your own appliqué designs but felt a lack of drawing skills kept you from trying? Learn how to use photographs and copyright-free materials as starting points to come up with just what you need for your next appliqué project.
Embellish It! (Before) Class
There are so many different ways to embellish a quilt top. This class begins with the techniques that are ideal for use before the top is quilted: paints, paint sticks, inks, stamps, stencils and foil.
Embellish It! (After) Class
The fun doesn’t have to stop just because your quilt top is done. Whether your top has turned out a little bland or you just want to play, there are lots of embellishments that can be added after the quilting is done: beads, buttons, embroidery floss, yarns and hot-fix crystals.
Hand Quilting Class
The timeless craft of hand quilting adds a beautiful touch to your favorite quilt tops. Learn both the rocking method and the pain-free (Thimblelady) techniques and choose that works best for you.
Picking Your Palette Class
If you lack confidence when it comes to selecting fabrics for your quilt projects, this class is for you. Easy tips to understand color, texture, value and scale will make all the difference.
Quilting: Beginning Piecing Class
This multi-session class is designed to teach the basics of piecing for quilts. We will cover many tips for cutting, sewing and pressing to get you off on the right foot for accurate piecing while creating a crib-size or lap-size quilt (your choice). Class can be a useful review for those who would like to become more accurate.
Skill Builders Class
In this multi-session class, students make a set of sampler blocks. These blocks incorporate more than a dozen techniques that allow students move from being a beginner to being able to tackle a wide range of projects from patterns and books. These include half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, flying geese units, partial seam technique, “Y-seams,” use of templates and appliqué (both hand and machine).
