The next training workshop on the Happy Jack quilt system will be on Saturday , 6 September, from 2-4pm. The cost is $10 paid directly to the tutor Ann-Marie. The workshop is held in the CQ room at Cook. If you are interested in attending you need to complete a workshop booking form – available… Continue reading Happy Jack Workshop – 6 September
Category: Workshops
A weekend with Helen Godden – 18,19 & 20 July
Member Helen Godden is running a live-in workshop weekend at Warrambui and has had a number of cancellations due to illness. She is offering a significant discount on the usual fee because of the short notice – it is now $275, which covers all meals, accommodation and tuition and fun for the whole weekend. To… Continue reading A weekend with Helen Godden – 18,19 & 20 July
Kath Doughty trunk show and Modern Wedge workshop
Last Friday night (20 June) visiting tutor Kathy Doughty presented a trunk show to Canberra Quilters, in our room at Cook. This was followed on the weekend by a workshop. Michelle has sent some images so you can see some of the quilts that we got to drool over. Kathy also did a blog post, on… Continue reading Kath Doughty trunk show and Modern Wedge workshop
Get an edge on bindings- sharing workshop on 28 June- only $5
Message from Jakki: The Sharing Session on Bindings is on this Saturday, 28th June, 9:30am – 12:30pm On the day, the programme will include: Methods for machine binding Tips for mitred corners Finishing the binding strip- Bindings my way – Beth Miller Facing a quilt False binding for small projects. Very tricksy and useful! tips from judges… Continue reading Get an edge on bindings- sharing workshop on 28 June- only $5
Give and take; Teach and Learn: BINDINGS- A Sharing Session
Quilters learn their craft in many different ways and using many different methods. Sharing Sessions are an opportunity to help other people by showing off a trick that you have learned and hopefully you will come away from the session having picked up a new tip yourself. At this session, you will receive some tips… Continue reading Give and take; Teach and Learn: BINDINGS- A Sharing Session
Looking for people interested in a Happy Jack Class 28 April 2014
Canberra Quilters is looking for people interested in attending the Happy Jack workshop on Monday 28 April. It’s only $10, and you only need to bring a pencil. When you have done this class, you will be eligible to book and use the Happy Jack quilting machine at Cook. Class runs from 10am to midday.… Continue reading Looking for people interested in a Happy Jack Class 28 April 2014
Places Available in our Happy Jack Class this Saturday
The Happy Jack class has a few spaces for people who are wanting to learn about this frame system of quilting, refresh your training, or have a go on the new, improved frame. The class is $10, starts at 10am and you need bring only a pencil. After you have done the class you are… Continue reading Places Available in our Happy Jack Class this Saturday
Workshop on the Happy Jack- 18 February
A message from workshop co-ordinator Jakki: There is a Happy Jack class this Tuesday (18 Feb) from 10am-12 noon with space for one, two or even three more people. It’s only $10, and you only need to bring a pencil. When you have done this class, you will be eligible to book and use the… Continue reading Workshop on the Happy Jack- 18 February
Beginners Dyeing Workshop
What a great day playing with procion dyes- safely of course. Teacher Mary Kennedy shared her enthusiasm for all colours bright and beautiful with Canberra Quilters on Saturday 29th March. The rain held off for the day, and the washed out fat quarters fluttered in the breeze in time to take them home dry. Workshoppers… Continue reading Beginners Dyeing Workshop
Sharing Session – February 1: Thread Catchers
This year Canberra Quilters is offering a number of sharing sessions at a nominal cost. The first of these is on 1 February, from 10am until 1pm, cost of $5. You will learn how to make a thread catcher to sit beside your machine or hand sewing. See here for more info about sharing sessions.… Continue reading Sharing Session – February 1: Thread Catchers