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WORKSHOPS & LECTURES

Rev up your quilting skills

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ABOUT CHRIS

Growing up in an artistic and crafty family, Chris Schulte has been quilting for... a long time. Never one to follow the rules, she began creating her own patterns - and applique technique! - as well as becoming an expert free motion quilter.

 

An exclusive long armer and active member of her guild, Chris has turned her creative pursuit into a range of patterns - with a scrappy twist - that get people inspired to just quilt!

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Teaching & Talking

Want to get a little scrap happy with your guild friends? Fancy a feather free motion workshop at your local quilt shop? These classes are perfect for guilds or groups looking for something fun and just a little different. 

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Each lecture and workshop is unique and can be customized to fit your timing and budget,

so don't hesitate to reach out!

Workshops

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Invisible Applique

Get the look of “needle turned applique by hand” without spending the time. Learn how to prepare your applique pieces and how to create perfect circles. Then, learn to use your sewing machine to stitch down your masterpiece.

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RECOMMENDED | 3-5 HOURS
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Free Motion Dot-to-Dot

Think you can't free motion like a pro? Think again!

 

If you can quilt on a line you can create this wall hanging. Chris will show you how to transfer a quilt design, mark your fabric, and execute this project.

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RECOMMENDED | 3-5 HOURS
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Free Motion Feathers

Spend the afternoon learning about the art of quilting free motion feathers. Chris will guide you through learning the basics to feathers that are multi-directional and more involved.

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RECOMMENDED | 3-5 HOURS
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Raw Edge Applique

Come and see how easy and perfectly imperfect this technique is! Chris will show you, step by step, how to choose fabrics, prepare, and sew down the blooms. Students can then go on to create any number of quilts that feature this technique or simply make a piece of cupboard art. These blooms are easy enough for beginners to enjoy!

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RECOMMENDED | 3 HOURS
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Blanket Stitch Applique

Learn how to stitch down raw edge appliqué using the blanket stitch. Chris will go through the entire process from fabric and thread selection to machine settings to how to tackle stitching down all of the trouble areas. Students will leave class with the knowledge of this technique and a piece of cupboard art to boot!

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RECOMMENDED | 3 HOURS
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Pick a Pattern

Looking for ways to improve your piecing skills? Pick a pattern, and let's get started. Chris will help you choose and cut fabrics, show you strategies on how to stay organized, and demonstrate piecing tips and methods to conquer scrap blasting.

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RECOMMENDED | 3-5 HOURS

Lectures

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How Do You Quilt That?

Whether you're a free motion quilter or new to sewing, this class has something for you!​ Chris will guide you trough her tricks for getting the best finish

on your quilt top from the perspective of a professional long armer -

and then give you ideas for quilting a variety of designs!

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RECOMMENDED |  1-2 HOURS
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Scrappy & Successful

Overwhelmed just thinking about turning those scraps into a beautiful quilt? Chris will teach your how to manage and organize your scraps, then give you all her pro tips for incorporating your scraps into a successful design!

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RECOMMENDED | 1-2 HOURS

Trunk Show

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Let Chris walk you through her design process with a trunk show tour of her favorite makes! Get a closer look at 6-8 quilts, and the behind the scenes stories of their design and construction - followed up with a short Q&A session.

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RECOMMENDED | 1 HOUR

The best finish starts

with the first seam.

GET IN TOUCH TO BOOK A WORKSHOP!

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