JoAnn Belling has enjoyed the sewing machine since she began producing her own clothes at age 12. In 1965 she began quilting with heavy polyester fabrics and no formal instruction. Encouraged by a friend she enrolled in classes in 1977 and has designed numerous quilts and wall hangings. She has taught a variety of classes in United States and Japan. Her influence in quilting has been felt from coast to coast. The Belling household has hosted a number of quilt groups for lectures and tours. Her finest work has been reproduced in national publications.

JoAnn has received Best of Show and other ribbons on her quilts at the Iowa State Fair and other competitions. A total of 9 quilts have hung at Paducah as well as other national quilt shows.

Concepts of color and composition which she uses in her photographic art are applied to the designing of quilts, borders and quilt backart. JoAnn enjoys all phases of quilting, but her greatest interest lies in the color and design portion. Planning and short cut methods are discussed. Organization in her dream sewing room gives you an insight to the reason JoAnn is able to create a number of quilt works each year. Quilt Lectures with Trunk Shows are Educational and Entertaining.

Feb 8

Card Trick ~ Zig Zag ~ Triangular
Three types of Log Cabins are explored in this day-long class. It’s great for working in tone-on-tones. The triangular Log Cabin portion is easier with plastic templates. Finished quilt is 56" x 62".

Class Focus: Accuracy in cutting, sewing, and pressing, Foundation paper piecing, Rhythm of the Log Cabin, color and Design, Machine Quilting Design.

Feb 9

This 24" block features a medallion of the Virginia Star ringed by the Evening Star. Learn the many variables color opens up for the Virginia Star. Miniature Evening Stars are great for practicing accuracy. Speed cutting, special ironing techniques, use of scraps, and pivoting are covered. As always, color and design will be highlighted. During class, you will make the first block, which you can turn into a wallhanging (36" square), or continue on to make the complete quilt as pictured (96" square).

Class Focus: Accuracy in cutting, sewing, and pressing, Matching Points, Pivoting, Color and Design, Placement of Mini-Stars

~~ Log Cabin (3-Way) Class Supplies ~~

Sewing Machine, Scissors (paper and fabric), Seam Ripper, Thread, Pins and Needles, Rotary Cutter and Blades, Ruler, Matt, Paper and Pencil
OPTIONAL: Design Wall, Reducing Glass or Door Peephole for viewing.

***Pre-Order your Fabric Kit here.***
Kit fabrics will be selected to closely match colors shown in the images above.
Steam Irons and large cutting boards will be available in the classroom.

Click here for Log Cabin (3-Way) Fabric Requirements

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~~ Stars Galore Class Supplies ~~
Supplies & Kit are to make the wallhanging.

Basic Sewing Kit, Scissors, Seam Ripper, Pins, Needles, Thread in medium shade, Sewing Machine in working order, Ruler, Matt, Cutter
OPTIONAL: Tablecloth (vinyl one side and flannel other side for wall planning or transporting), and Reducing Glass or Door Peephole for viewing.

***Pre-Order your Fabric Kit here.***
Kit fabrics will be selected to closely match colors shown in the images above.
Steam Irons and large cutting boards will be available in the classroom.

Click here for Stars Galore Fabric Requirements

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