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| "At
long last, landscape patterns suitable for the rank beginner with little
experience and no self-confidence! (Said with tongue firmly planted in
cheek) .... you'll be hooked on this easy, no-template,
surface-stitched technique"
Karen
Reed / PA
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it (Layered Curves) has added a new dimension to my work as a fine art
quilter. The Accidental Landscape is a practical new skill. It is both
fast and marketable as fine art. It promotes creative self expression for
artists using fabric for their medium." Joan / Massachusetts
"... your
method allows for much tighter curves in the design and also gives an
interesting texture with the topstitching." Ionne /
British Columbia
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Lectures: |
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oops!
My Edges are Showing
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for 2010!
Is
it straight-stitch appliqué or raw-edge collage? No
matter what you call it, the edges of the fabric are
bound to fray, but that's OK! From early hand appliqué
pieces, up to her current straight-stitch appliqué
series, Karen’s presentation will definitely give
you some ideas on where to find inspiration and how to
deal with those scary edges encountered along the way.
(available for car AND air travel) |
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Happy
Villages and Accidental Landscapes |
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Two
totally different techniques with the same fun
results!
Karen
shares her two favorite approaches to playing with
fabrics: Fabric collage (Happy Villages) and
layered/topstitching (Accidental Landscapes). This
lighthearted and informative power point presentation
will show you how the techniques evolved and will
inspire you to try fabric collage or
layered/topstitching in your own creations. (available
for car AND air travel)
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Layered Curves
and Peaks
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| One
hour PowerPoint presentation and trunk show: An
overview
of how to create curves and angles using Karen's "Layered Curves and Peaks" and how they are used in her
Accidental Landscapes™ series. Inspired by the textures, lines and colors
found in nature, Karen shares her
love of curved piecing and collage, and how it led to the creation of her
layering/topstitching technique.
(available
for car travel ONLY)
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Workshops: |
| Colorific
Quilters (Circle
of Friends) NEW
FOR 2010 |
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A
kaleidoscope of fusible friends and fashion! Surround
yourself with the special people in your life - your
quilting friends! Dress them up in their favorite
colors, typical quilting outfits, and give them a
"good hair" day. Be sure to include your
self-portrait to complete your friendship circle.
(Additional
pattern fee $ 9)
Finished
size: 25" x 25"
All
levels ~ available as:
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6
hour (full day): trace, cut and fuse your Circle
of Friends block. |
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Scrappy
Layered Log
Cabin
NEW
FOR 2010 |
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This
Log Cabin really has an attitude! Relax and enjoy
topstitched seams, curved edges, no measuring, blocks
of different sizes, and raw-edge prairie points
embellished with beads. (Book highly recommended: Layered
Waves $24.95 -see pages 26 - 35 for workshop
basics)
Finished
size: Wallhanging/Lap Quilt or Bed Quilt (student’s
choice)
All
levels ~ available as:
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3
hour (half day): Here’s an introduction to the
process of making a Layered Log Cabin Block.
Several blocks will be finished. Raw-edge
prairie points will be added.
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1
day/or 2 day: Keep making blocks to create
student’s choice of wallhanging/lap quilt or a
bed quilt. Arrange blocks and assemble rows.
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Accidental
Landscapes™:
Seascapes
NEW
FOR 2010 |
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So
simple, yet so impressive! Layer and topstitch blue
fabric strips with white lace to create a
contemplative Seascape. Add rock shapes to form a
dramatic rocky coastline with a lighthouse. Try out
the variations and be pleasantly surprised with the
results! (Book highly recommended: Accidental Landscapes
$21.95 - see pages 14-17 for workshop basics)
Finished
Size: approx. 8” x 10” (size varies)
All
levels ~ available as:
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3
hour: Create one or two Seascapes with lace
waves.
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6
hour: Add borders and quilt your Seascape(s)
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Accidental
Landscapes™:
Mountain
Views NEW
FOR 2010 |
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Here’s
another surprisingly simple quilted scene using
Karen’s layered topstitching technique. Gentle
rolling hills of green fabric strips combine with
distant peaks to create peaceful vistas. Include a
lake or a field of wildflowers. The variations are
endless! (Book highly recommended: Accidental Landscapes
$21.95 - see pages 8-13 and 50-51 for workshop)
Finished
Size: approx. 9” x 12” without borders (size
varies)
All
levels ~ available as:
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3
hour: Create one or two Mountain View scenes.
Learn how to add Angelina fibers for sparkle.
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| 6
hour: Add borders and quilt your Mountain View
scene(s) |
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Let's
Make Waves! |
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This
technique workshop is an introduction to playing with Layered Curves and Peaks.
Students will learn how easy it is to create a textured fabric with
wild curves and dramatic points using Karen's
layered/topstitching approach. You will be able to use your
Layered Waves fabric in traditional or contemporary
designs, as impressive borders, in eye catching
wearables. market bags, and much, much more!
Layered
Waves Book
All
Levels ~ available as
| Half
Day Workshop: hands-on introduction to the
technique (Book optional) |
| 1
Day Workshop: students will be able to complete
an approximate half yard+ piece of Layered Waves
fabric to be used for a project of their
choosing. (Book highly recommended) |
| 2
- 5 Day Workshop: really get into the flow
by creating mini projects each day. Warm
up to the idea with easy gentle waves then get
really wild at the end of the week as you create
amazing designs on your own. (Book required) |
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Accidental
Landscapes ™: Beaches
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Here
is an introduction to creating landscapes
"accidentally" using Karen's layered
topstitching technique. These little beach scenes are
quick and easy to make, no templates, not fuss - just
free form rotary cutting and topstitched edges. Personalize your beach by
adding collage details like a dune fence, beach grass, shells, sailboats,
beach chairs, umbrellas, lighthouses, photo transfers, etc.
Beach scene
measures approximately 8" x 12" (without borders). (Additional
pattern fee $
7)
All Levels ~
available as
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Half
Day Workshop (the basic Beach scene is created; collage details will
be discussed) |
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1
Day Workshop
(students will have time to add collage details,
borders and start quilting - as an option students
may choose to use their new skills to create a
different landscape in the afternoon instead of
finishing their beach scene)
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Kits are available at $20 and may be reserved for workshop
participants by contacting me
by email or phone. |
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Collage
Workshop "Happy Villages" |
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Explore the
freedom of fabric collage! No seams to piece or match,
no lines to trace ... Just free form cutting of step and window shapes.
Step by step your little village will magically come to life.
Finished
size 16 1/2 inch square
Book highly recommended:
(Happy Villages Book $ 16.95)
Technique:
Fabric Collage
All
Levels ~ available as
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Half
Day Workshop (leave your sewing machine at home for this introduction
to fabric collage. Projects can be completed at home either by machine
or by hand) |
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1
Day Workshop
(A layer of tulle and machine stitching will complete your fabric
collage project) |
| See more Happy
Villages made using this collage method |
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The Quilted Lizard
