Lecture #1 Title: Grab 'n Go
Duration: about 1 hour
(plus additional question and answer time)
Format: Slide lecture plus show & tell
of products
A successful quilting retreat starts long before you leave the house. There are many things you can do to organize yourself in your quilt studio ahead of time to be ready to Grab 'n Go. Portable products that improve your ergonomics at both retreats and classes are a must!
Lecture is packed with information and is sure to delight quilters of all abilities.
Lecture Title #2: Your Perfect Quilting Space
Duration: about one hour
(plus additional question and answer time)
Format: Slide lecture plus show & tell of products
You will be entertained and learn a lot on the way. Topics covered include ergonomics of sewing, cutting, and pressing, along with a multitude of ideas for your own quilt studio. Before and after photos of quilt studios featured in the book along with many more photos of studios finished since publication. Demonstration will include how to fold and store fabric, how to store works-in-progress, and how to measure yourself for ergonomic sewing.
Lecture is funny and moves along at a fast pace.
Class Title: Quilt Studio Planning and Design
Duration: 4 hours
Format: Instruction mixed with hands on
studio planning using scale furniture models
and graph paper
Class is designed for 10-15 students to learn the basics of quilt studio design and conquer individual studio challenges. Each student brings her measurements and photographs to share with the class. All aspects of studio design are covered from ergonomics to storage solutions customized to the needs of the quilter. Students walk away with their ideal studio layout along with recommendations for furniture and storage solutions. Studio photos will be shared with classmates and specific problem areas discussed as time permits.
Supply List:
o "Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space Studio Planner"
(available from me for reduced price at class)
o 12" Ruler (Pica Half Scale also available from me at class)
o Mechanical pencil and eraser
o Paper Scissors
o Double stick tape (removable, not permanent)
o Rough Sketch of quilt studio layout with room dimensions
(1/2" scale preferred)
o List of furniture with dimensions (Length x Width x Height)
o Filled out Quilter's Worksheet Fabric Volume (click here)
or copy p. 21 of Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space
o Digital Photos of quilt studio on memory stick (optional)