The Utah Quilt Guild's Festival

Utah is a wonderful place to visit! So I am especially proud that I have been invited to teach at the Utah Quilt Guild's Festival in Layton: September 22-26, 2009. See you there!

Wednesday, September 23

Morning - Eye Candy Quilts
Quick, colorful and addictive, these stunning mini-quilts are so much fun to make they should be illegal! If instant gratification appeals, this is the class for you! Finished quilt will be about 2 ½ x 3 inches.

Afternoon - Beads are a blast!
Beads are a quick and easy – when you know their secrets! Learn to add pizzazz to any project the fun and easy way, with plenty of tips, techniques and design ideas.

Thursday, September 24

Morning - Paint Stick Magic
Make elegant fabric with the look of airbrushing! Paint sticks applied to cotton or silk are simple, fun and permanent. This revealing hands-on workshop is for quilt, doll and clothing makers.

Luncheon Lecture - Quilt Toppings; Fun and Fancy Embellishments
Take your creativity on a joyous rocket ride! Explore paint, foil, thread, crayons, buttons, ribbons and beads. Traditional and non-traditional quilters will learn tricks and shortcuts that make it easy.

Afternoon - Fantastic Fabric Foiling
Bring your projects to life with instant glitz and shine. Foiling on fabric is easy, fun and permanent. This informative hands-on workshop is for both traditional and non-traditional quilt and clothing makers.




Friday, September 25

All Day - The Decorative Thread Experience
Luscious new types of thread delight the eye but can intimidate the quilter! Steer your way through the ocean of choices with confidence and pleasure, letting Melody be your guide.



Saturday, September 26

All Day - Borders the Final Chapter
Add grace, spontaneity, sophistication or any effect you desire to your quilt. Harness the power of a cleverly designed border by solving the mystery of designing and sewing borders that work.