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April 16 - 21, 2012
We love Judy so much and we are excited to say that this will be her 3rd visit to Stitchin' Heaven. This time we are just as excited as ever! Judy's Foundation Paper Piecing method makes even the most difficult quilt design come out perfect every time.
In this visit, you will have the opportunity to choose from two 3-day workshops with Judy. Each workshop will teach a particular unit, so you will be able to choose from 3 different quilts for just the right project for you.
Judy Niemeyer is an international instructor known for her foundation paper piecing techniques and quilt patterns. Her company, Judy Niemeyer Quilting Inc., has published over 100 foundation paper pieced quilt patterns over the last 15 years. Her quilts and patterns have become well-known both nationally and internationally among quilters and quilt shop owners.
Over the last 15 years, Judy has created and simplified several techniques for foundation paper piecing that she teaches and writes about in her quilt patterns. In 1999, she started traveling throughout the US and Canada, teaching and promoting the simplicity of her patterns using foundation paper piecing, curved piecing, and applique techniques. Judy says students in her classes will have the opportunity to learn a process which simplifies and minimizes waste that has come to be associated with many common foundation paper piecing methods.
Judy's distinctive approach first involves the use of templates that allow the user to precut the fabric pieces intended for use in her quilts. When using the templates she teaches her students speed-cutting techniques. She then introduces her students to using foundation papers for constructing the sections of the quilt. She provides instruction regarding a number of techniques that speed up the piecing process including chain-piecing and curved piecing techniques.
Monday - Wednesday
Sorry, this class is full!
Choose one of the following three quilts as your project for Workshop 1. Fabrics for kits will be selected to closely match the colors shown here. Click on any image for a larger view. |
Summer Solstice Judy and Bradley Niemeyer designed Summer Solstice for foundation paper piecing. A collection of fabrics designed by Hoffman Fabrics were used to make the quilt shown. Colors for the Summer Solstice include greens, yellows, blues and oranges. |
In her remake of the popular Hawaiian Star pattern, Judy Niemeyer has adapted earth tone fabrics using the traditional Lone Star pattern into yet another masterpiece for foundation paper piecing. By blending color, texture, and value when selecting fabrics to use for the quilt, Judy successfully achieved a warm, bold, and dramatic look, reminiscent of life on the prairie. |
Judy and Brad designed the Amazon Star using a sewing technique called foundation paper piecing is used to assemble the units required to make this quilt. A strip piecing technique designed for foundation paper is used to piece the Lone Star units. A template layout piecing technique that I teach for foundation paper piecing is used to piece all the border spikes, Mariner's Compass and circling spikes. |
Thursday - Saturday
Sorry, this class is full!
Choose one of the following three quilts as your project for Workshop 2. Fabrics for kits will be selected to closely match the colors shown here. Click on any image for a larger view. |
Tropical Rainbow is an exciting new twist to an old favorite, the New York Beauty arc. Floating spikes, curved piecing, traditional piecing, and Template Layout Sheets are all design elements used to create this quilt for foundation paper piecing. |
Judy and Brad designed the layout and foundation pieces for Tumbleweeds. A sewing technique called foundation paper piecing is used when sewing the fabric pieces onto the foundation units. Curved piecing and traditional piecing skills are required to join the units after the foundation piecing is completed. |
Bradley and Judy Niemeyer designed the layout and foundation pieces for Golden Harvest. A sewing technique called foundation paper piecing is used when sewing the pieces onto the foundation units. Curved piecing and traditional piecing are required to join and finish the quilt after the foundation piecing is completed. |
General Class Supplies:
- Fabric and Pattern
- Iron - small, peronal-size
- Cutting board - small, personal-size
- 6" by 24" ruler
- 6" by 12" ruler
- Small scissors
- Rotary cutters, Replacement blades 60mm and 45mm
- Seam ripper
- A sewing machine with all the accessories, including a quarter-inch foot and a snap on table that attaches to your machines.
- Sewing Needles, Sharps size 70
Paper-piecing Supplies:
- 6" add-a-quarter ruler (options but very handy)
- 12" add-a-quarter ruler
- 18" add-a-quarter ruler
- Scotch tape
- Uhu, washout fabric glue stick
- Flower pins
- Large Ziploc bags, small Ziploc bags
- Purple Thang
- A high-quality cotton thread
- Box of jumbo paper clips
- Template plastic
- Glue Pens
Fabric Kits and Patterns are available online.
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.
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Workshop 1 - FULL Workshop 2 - FULL Registration Deadline: |
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Fee includes lunch each day of the 3-day classes - a $30 value! No refunds after February 1st unless we can find someone to take your place. **Please note this is a special engagement. Class Tickets will not apply.* |
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