Workshops & Classes
“Workshops” are taught by outside presenters. | “Classes” are taught by Guild members.
Starting with Silk: A Workshop with Julia McLeod (2 days)
May 11, 2024 from 9:30 a.m -12:30 p.m.
May 18, 2024 from 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.
Julia is a great teacher and project is simple, fun and you can learn about sewing with silk! Watch her personal invitation to join her workshop!
Tallahassee promo.mov
Starting with Silks Flyer
IT’S A GO! What does that mean? We have 10 more available slots if you are still interested. We have met the minimum! Registration will be open until May 8th.
If you have registered, I will send your supply list very soon and if you register after today I will send the supply list when I get the notice you have registered!
Pam Doffek has generously offered selection from her stash of silk ties. The project is easily changed to blocks for pillows or table runners, or you can plan a quilt from the sample she shows in her video! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PlmYt_j2MYPim7es5HJssi1XYgFqMboH/view
Julia McLeod is a quiltmaker living and working in northern California’s San Francisco Bay area. She specializes in making quilts from rescued textiles, particularly silks. Neckties, saris, kimono and furnishing fabrics all find their way into her quilts. This workshop will be held on ZOOM – you can attend from anywhere! For more information and registration: https://www.quilttallahassee.com/starting-with-silk-a-workshop-with-julia-mcleod/
At the March meeting, Cheryl Gratt suggested checking out the classes available through the Applique Society. Here’s their website: https://www.theappliquesociety.org
Other Lessons
- Lesson: Joining of Seams on Binding (note, this file make take a little while to load)
- Lesson: How to Make and Attach a Hanging Sleeve
- Lesson: Foundation Paper-Pieced House Block
- Lesson: Foundation Paper-Pieced Boat Block
- Lesson: Applique-leaf-pattern
- Lesson: How to make a Valentine Hearts Table Runner
- Lesson: How to quilt a large Quilt on a small sewing machine
- Lesson: Pillowcase instructions from Jeanne Brenner
- Lesson: Flying Geese Units (two methods)