You guys, I am SEW excited to be taking a 2-part Zoom workshop this month with quilt artist Maria Shell! And there are still a few spaces available in the class in case any of YOU would like to join me, from wherever you are in the world! But hurry if you're interested -- Maria will be lecturing at the guild meeting tomorrow night and the class will probably sell out once members see her work and hear her speak.
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| Maria Shell, "Making Prints Out of Solids" Workshop September 9th and 16th |
This workshop, "Making Prints Out of Solids -- Lines, Tracks & More" is being offered by the Charlotte Quilters Guild and I helped our Programs Director set this up months ago when I was still the guild President, before moving to Florida. I believe there are still spaces available and registration has now opened up for nonmembers. At just $50, this is an absolute steal for a two-part workshop with a teacher of this caliber. The workshop will be conducted via Zoom from 7-9 PM Eastern Standard Time on Monday, September 9th and Monday, September 16th, and you can register here. There is no kit or pattern required for the class; you just need a copy of Maria's book Improv Patchwork that is available on Amazon here (affiliate link).
So... I have the book, I read the book, and I'm nervous about cutting without rulers (!!!) but excited to give it a try and see what happens. My homework to prepare for class was to put together a palette of solid colors to work with, all pulled from my stash, and prewash half yard pieces of each color. Here's what I have so far, subject to change of course. I did have to dash out to JoAnn's for a half yard of brown fabric:
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| My Fabric Pull for Maria Shell's Workshop |
I have lots of other options littering my worktable, too. Who knew I had so many solids tucked away in those fabric bins?!
