Quilt Classes
Mary-Jeanine is now available to teach
to Quilt Guilds. She has enjoyed
teaching quilting for over 15 years, and has many students who take whatever
class she is teaching next! Below are listed some of her most popular
classes. However, if you see something in her
gallery that you'd like her to teach, please ask.
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Machine Quilting (6 hours): After 8 years of teaching this
class, Mary-Jeanine has compiled the most complete collection of information,
tips, techniques and samples for this very thorough class. Includes
discussion of batting choices, thread choices, needle choices, 3 ways to baste a
quilt, how to mark a quilt, how to come up with a quilting design, tools you
can't live without (and which ones can be found at the hardware store),
resources for inspiration, troubleshooting and much more. You will leave
with a full brain and an enthusiasm to practice, practice, practice!
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Tessellating Pinwheels (3 or 6 hour) - Here are two examples of
this tessellating pattern. Mary-Jeanine shows how easy it really is.
You will learn a few new tricks for piecing and pressing that will serve you
well for all patchwork patterns.
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Happy Stars (6 hours) - uses Mary-Jeanine's self-published pattern.
She gives lots of options for creativity with this pattern and class.
Choose your outline (flat piping or pieced), number of colors in each block
(either 2 or 6). This is a great pattern for those coordinating 6-packs of
fat quarters we all buy and then don't know how to use. Pattern is an
extra $7.
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Perky Pinwheels (6 hours) - uses prairie points to create 3-D
pinwheels. Also a self-published pattern by Mary-Jeanine, the 3-D
pinwheels is a technique you can use in lots of other quilts to add texture and
interest. Pattern is an extra $7.
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Scrap-busting quilts (3 or 6 hours) - What to do with that bag of
scraps? Mary-Jeanine has a treasure trove of ideas for your scraps.
Big ones, small ones, square ones, blue ones...there is a quilt for each.
This class is a work-in-progress, so lets talk about what is possible for YOUR
guild.
Hidden
Stars (3 or 6 hours) - a very popular class; one easy 6-piece block
develops into a striking quilt layout. Use your lights and darks for this
one, it really makes a difference in the outcome.
Stack 'n Whack (6 hours): Mary-Jeanine is the Stack 'n Whack Queen
(going on 14 quilts so far!) and will share all the tricks you will need to
create your own masterpiece. This is a classic pattern, and the joy of
seeing the blocks come together never gets old.
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Maggie Bag (3 hours): a study in piecing, color, and a really
handy bag with lots of pockets and depth. Learn the basics of tote-bag
construction, and pick up a few new tips from the Tote-Bag-Queen! Bag is
21" tall, and the pattern is an extra $7 per person.
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Rumbleford Bag (3 hours): I'm showing this in faux chennille, but
I will actually teach the patchwork version since this is not a multiple day
class. I like the bag because it opens huge, but cinches up tight when you
pull the straps. Bag is 16" tall and the pattern is an extra $7 per
person.
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Teaching Fees: Contact Mary-Jeanine to discuss classes
for your guild.
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And finally, a few nice comments from my students to share with you ...
Thank you
so much for the excellent class you recently taught at The Sewing Studio. I
learned so much valuable information, not only about the course's title
subject, machine quilting, but also about so many important aspects of
quilting in general. You are a delight.
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If you teach
something other than what I have taken from you, please let me know. I’d love
to join you! I think you’re a knowledgeable & keen teacher.
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Not only did I enjoy & learn new tricks in your class, you have made a
believer out of me… I am soooo glad I had the opportunity to play hooky
from work and join you! Thank you ever so much!!!
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Thank you
once again for an awesome class. I am thrilled and excited about continuing
my new endeavor in free motion quilting. You have no idea how I feared it.
THANKS!!! And thanks to Ms. Judy for recommending you to me.
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I really enjoyed the Stack & Whack
class and your patience and helpfulness with us all.
I look forward to doing another class
with you and hope you have a great trip out west this summer.
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I did enjoy the
class today very much...you are a great teacher & make it all seem like fun
too!
