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• Modern Mariner's Compass - Strip Pieced with Robin Long

  • When
    Wednesday, December 13, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
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  Modern Mariner's Compass

  Strip Pieced
  

  Zoom lecture by
  

  Robin Long
  

  Wednesday, December 13, 2023
  

  7:00pm - 8:00pm (Arizona Time)

  
  

  Join Robin to hear a bit about her quilting journey and how she came up with her rulers and strip piecing method to bring the mariners compass into the 21st century.

  You will hear her talk about the three facets her method including her modern technique, modern projects (not your typical mariner's compass quilts!), and the  modern support she provides to help folks be successful.

  You'll see dozens of beautiful quilts and be inspired to see where your compass will take you!

  
  

  

  Speaker
  

  
  

  What started as a quest to make a Mariner’s Compass quilt for her submarine officer husband, Robin Long took an idea she had in 1992 and launched Robin Ruth Design in 2015. She has developed a line of revolutionary rulers, books, patterns, and technique for making STRIP PIECED mariner’s compass blocks and projects – that’s right, NO PAPER PIECING!

  Learn more about Robin: Robin_Long_Bio
  

  Visit Robin's website: https://www.robinruthdesign.com/
  

  
  

  

  Registration

  Only registered members will be admitted.

  • Members: log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event at no charge!
  • This event is complimentary as part of your 2023-2024 membership.
  • Public can join for nominal fee of $10

  
  

  Registration ends December 10, 2023

  Registration is limited to 300

  
  

  Zoom Details
  

  • The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.  
    
  • The lecture will begin promptly at the listed start time - please join 15-30 minutes early and  ensure your full name appears in the Zoom meeting.
    
  •  If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM, a PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members
  • If you would prefer video training here is a link to the videos.  You should watch the FIRST TWO videos.  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

  
  

  • If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

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• Strip Pieced Mariner's Compass Basics with Robin Long

  • When
    Tuesday, January 16, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    35th Ave Sew & Vac, 3548 W. Northern Ave, Phoenix AZ
  • Spaces left
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  Strip Pieced

  Mariner’s Compass Basics

  
  

  In person workshop with
  

  Robin Long

  35th Ave Sew & Vac

  3548 W. Northern Ave

  Phoenix, AZ 85051
  

  Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  10:00 am - 4:30 pm

  $75

  
  

  Have you ever wanted to make a Mariner’s Compass block but were too intimidated?  Not a fan of paper piecing or using tedious templates?  You’ll love this class for learning how to make 16-point compass blocks in 16 different sizes using Robin Ruth Design’s rulers and strip-piecing method!  Join Robin and learn all the compass basics for making either a Skinny Robin or Fat Robin mariner’s compass block.

  Once you learn how to use my rulers and strip-piecing technique, you will be free to move on to one of the many patterns and projects made using this ruler system!

  

  Class Info
  

  Skill Level:
  

  Intermediate

  Supply list, Pre-Work, and Product Handout:

  In Person Basics Class 2023

  Product List Handout 2023

  Required purchase:

  You will need either the Skinny Robin 16-Point Mariner's Compass Book & Ruler Combo or the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner's Compass Book & Ruler Combo.  These can be purchased on the day of class at a 10% discount.  See the Supply List and Handout for details.
  

  Instructor
  

  
  

  What started as a quest to make a Mariner’s Compass quilt for her submarine officer husband, Robin Long took an idea she had in 1992 and launched Robin Ruth Design in 2015. She has developed a line of revolutionary rulers, books, patterns, and technique for making STRIP PIECED mariner’s compass blocks and projects – that’s right, NO PAPER PIECING!

  Learn more about Robin: Robin_Long_Bio
  

  Visit Robin's website: https://www.robinruthdesign.com/
  
  

  

  Registration

  • Members: log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event.  Class fee for members is $75
  • Public can join as a Member for the Day for $85

  Register soon! Class size is limited to 18

  Registration ends  5 days before the workshop
  

  
  

   Cancellation Policy: 

  • Cancellations must be made online (no emails).
  • Cancellations 5 day (or more) before the scheduled event will receive an account credit.  The credit can be used for future AQG events.
  • Cancellations less that 5 days before the event are not eligible for a credit.
    
  • Refunds are not offered. 
    

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

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• Creating Contrast in Your Quilts with Jennifer Houlden

  • When
    Thursday, February 01, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Spaces left
    159

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  Creating Contrast in Your Quilts
  

  Zoom lecture by
  

  Jennifer Houlden
  

  Thursday, February 1, 2024
  

  6:00pm -7:00pm (Arizona Time)

  
  

  Adding the WOW Factor

  One of the keys to great art work and quilts is colour and contrast.

  This trunk show explores the effective use of contrast to create dimension, movement and visual harmony while supporting the initial attraction of colour in great quilt designs.

  Using contrast in the form of fabrics with different textures, patterns and value is one of the first steps to creating contrast in quilts and textile art. Adding embellishments such as thread play, couching, beading, painting, and other mixed media can also create contrast by adding dimension and texture within the piece. Most importantly a design or concept is needed to expand on. Using some or all of these different techniques - the ideas will be never ending.

  Join Jen as she explores the world of contrast and learn a few tips, tricks and techniques that you can incorporate into your quilt making and art to boost the contrast in your work.

  And learn how you can achieve that WOW factor in your quilts.

  
  

  

  About Jennifer Houlden

  

  In 2011, Jennifer developed her own label, Quilts by Jen and began teaching, lecturing, designing and creating for herself and others. She has been sharing her passion for quilting with guilds and shops in Southern Ontario and further afield thanks to virtual learning. 

  Her love of color, texture and movement are elements that make her art come alive. She strives for the illusion of movement within her work along with a careful balance of lines, hue and value.

  http://quiltsbyjen.ca/about-jen/

  
  

  

  Registration

  • Members: 

  • log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event at no charge!
  • this event is complimentary as part of your 2023-2024 membership.

  • Non-members may attend for a $10 fee

  
  

  Registration is required for admission.

  Registration ends January 30, 2024

  Registration is limited to 300

  
  

  Zoom Details
  

  • The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.  
    
  • The lecture will begin promptly at the listed start time - please join 15-30 minutes early and  ensure your full name appears in the Zoom meeting.
    
  •  If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM, a PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members
  • If you would prefer video training here is a link to the videos.  You should watch the FIRST TWO videos.  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

  
  

  • If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

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• Mini Bargello Sunflower with Jennifer Houlden

  • Start
    Tuesday, February 06, 2024
  •  
  • End
    Saturday, February 17, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Mini Bargello Sunflower
  

  Zoom workshop by
  

  Jennifer Houlden
  

  
  

  Pre-session (will be recorded):
  

  Tuesday, February 6, 2024
  

  6:oopm - 7:00pm (Arizona Time)

  
  

  Workshop:
  

  Saturday, February 17, 2024
  

  9:00am - 3:oopm (Arizona Time)

  
  

  $40 for members

  

  Perfect precision is not required to create this stunning sunflower. With Jen's expert instruction, you will explore the world of colour to select fabrics for the flower, cut and sew your strips then cut and sew again, and last but not least arrange your strips to create a wave-like effect (the Bargello). Transform the Bargello into an amazing sunflower adding the finishing touches with free motion zigzag.

  Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner, you’ll leave this workshop with a beautiful Bargello Sunflower quilt that you can proudly display in your home or gift to that favourite someone who loves sunflowers.
  
  What colour is your flower going to be?

  To see what some of Jen's other students have created click the link below.

  Student Gallery: https://quiltsbyjen.ca/mini-bargello-sunflower-workshop-variations/

  
  

  Pre-session:

  The pre-session on Feb 6th will focus on the supply list, fabric selection including how to choose fabrics for and create the colour run and pre-class work for workshop. 

  
  

  Don't worry if you can't attend the Feb 6th pre-session, it will be recorded and you can watch at your convenience.
  

  
  

  Pattern:

  A pattern purchase is required. A discount coupon will be provided in the reminder emails.  Jen recommends you wait to buy the pattern until shortly before or after the pre-session.
  

  Mini Bargello Sunflower downloadable pattern

  
  

  Supply list:

  Mini Bargello Sunflower Supply List
  

  
  

  About Jennifer Houlden

  

  In 2011, Jennifer developed her own label, Quilts by Jen and began teaching, lecturing, designing and creating for herself and others. She has been sharing her passion for quilting with guilds and shops in Southern Ontario and further afield thanks to virtual learning. 

  Her love of color, texture and movement are elements that make her art come alive. She strives for the illusion of movement within her work along with a careful balance of lines, hue and value.

  http://quiltsbyjen.ca/about-jen/

  
  

  
  

  

  Registration

  • Members: 

  • log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event
  • the workshop fee is $40 for members
    

  • Non-members may attend for a $55 fee

  
  

  Registration ends February 14, 2024

  Registration is limited to 15
  

  
  

   Cancellation Policy: 

  • Cancellations must be made online (no emails).
  • Cancellations 5 day (or more) before the scheduled event will receive an account credit.  The credit can be used for future AQG events.
  • Cancellations less that 5 days before the event are not eligible for a credit.
    
  • Refunds are not offered. 
    

  
  

  Zoom Details
  

  • The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.  
    
  •  If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM, a PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members
  • If you would prefer video training here is a link to the videos.  You should watch the FIRST TWO videos.  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

  
  

  • If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

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• Leave Quilts, Not Fabric with Jenny Kae Parks

  • When
    Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Spaces left
    284

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  Leave Quilts, Not Fabric
  

  Zoom lecture by
  

  Jenny Kae Parks
  

  Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  

  6:30pm - 7:30pm (Arizona Time)

  
  

  Jenny Kae shares her thoughts about a heartbreaking experience from her days working at a local quilt shop. Then she offers several practical ways to finish UFO’s and clean up your stash. This story touches the quilter’s heart and is not to be missed

  
  

  

  Learn more about Jenny Kae:
  

  I am living the dream! I get to spend my days working with beautiful fabrics, beautiful designs and beautiful people. AND I get to share about something I love.

  I started working at a local quilt shop. Dream job! I was working with colors and fabrics and arrangements all day. Customers ask lots of quilting questions. I guess if you work in a quilt store, they expect you to know how to quilt, go figure. My manger said they needed someone to teach classes! Ohohoh! Pick me! Pick me!

  Then, my manager called me said this fabric company wanted me to film a couple videos showing how to use their fabric. I about fell over!  I thought "YesIWantTo!!!" Then I thought, "Be cool, Jenny, be cool!". I said in a very calm voice, "Yes, I would love to.".
  

  That is how I ended up here.

  https://www.jennykaequilts.com/about.html
  

  
  

  

  Registration

  • Members: 

  • log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event at no charge!
  • this event is complimentary as part of your 2023-2024 membership.

  • Non-members may attend for a $10 fee

  
  

  Registration is required for admission.

  Registration ends April 8, 2024

  Registration is limited to 300

  
  

  Zoom Details
  

  • The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.  
    
  • The lecture will begin promptly at the listed start time - please join 15-30 minutes early and  ensure your full name appears in the Zoom meeting.
    
  •  If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM, a PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members
  • If you would prefer video training here is a link to the videos.  You should watch the FIRST TWO videos.  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

  
  

  • If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

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• Beautiful Machine Binding with Jenny Kae Parks

  • When
    Saturday, April 27, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Spaces left
    38

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  Beautiful Machine Binding
  

  Zoom workshop by
  

  Jenny Kae Parks
  

  
  

  Saturday, April 27, 2024
  

  9:00am - noon (Arizona Time)

  $22 for members

  
  

  
  

  Quilt binding can be challenging and frustrating for all quilters. Either it takes too long or never looks quite right. Either you have trouble joining your ends or your corners are bulky. Have no fear; it is time to learn a new way to bind your quilts. From start to finish, Jenny Kae shares her most-requested technique: machine quilt binding. With just a few tips and tools you will create fast, accurate and beautiful binding. You’ll never dread binding your quilt again!

  This workshop is perfect for all quilters, even beginners!

  
  

  Supply list:

  Machine Binding Workshop Supply List PDF-1.pdf
  

  
  

  

  Learn more about Jenny Kae:
  

  I am living the dream! I get to spend my days working with beautiful fabrics, beautiful designs and beautiful people. AND I get to share about something I love.

  I started working at a local quilt shop. Dream job! I was working with colors and fabrics and arrangements all day. Customers ask lots of quilting questions. I guess if you work in a quilt store, they expect you to know how to quilt, go figure. My manger said they needed someone to teach classes! Ohohoh! Pick me! Pick me!

  Then, my manager called me said this fabric company wanted me to film a couple videos showing how to use their fabric. I about fell over!  I thought "YesIWantTo!!!" Then I thought, "Be cool, Jenny, be cool!". I said in a very calm voice, "Yes, I would love to.".
  

  That is how I ended up here.

  https://www.jennykaequilts.com/about.html

  
  

  
  

  

  Registration

  • Members: 

  • log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event
  • the workshop fee is $22 for members
    

  • Non-members may attend for a $32 fee

  
  

  Register soon! Class size is limited to 40

  Registration ends April 24, 2024
  

  
  

   Cancellation Policy: 

  • Cancellations must be made online (no emails).
  • Cancellations 5 day (or more) before the scheduled event will receive an account credit.  The credit can be used for future AQG events.
  • Cancellations less that 5 days before the event are not eligible for a credit.
    
  • Refunds are not offered. 
    

  
  

  Zoom Details
  

  • The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.  
    
  •  If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM, a PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members
  • If you would prefer video training here is a link to the videos.  You should watch the FIRST TWO videos.  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

  
  

  • If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  
  

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