Full Day Workshops
Flavin Glover

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Full Day Workshops
are designed for a maximum of 25 students, provided there is adequate workspace for each student.  The quilt shown for each workshop is only an example.  Students can choose from a variety of patterns and blocks provided in class.  All students will not make the same quilt. 

Many of the workshops involve use of sewing machines and at least two irons—thus adequate electrical wiring in the classroom is essential.  All full day workshops have hands-on exercises and experimentation in class, in either fabric and sewing or designing on grids and diagrams provided for the class.  


The quilt shown for each workshop is an example using the block or style of the workshop and is not the only quilt design that will be presented for that workshop.  Click on link for each workshop to see additional quilts that will be shown for design inspiration.

                       

1.  COLORFUL AND CREATIVE LOG CABIN DIAMONDS
      Full day workshop   
      Confident Beginner to Intermediate skill level
      (also offered as a Two Day Workshop)

For the experienced quilter ready to create blocks full of color that look three-dimensional.  Choose from a variety of blocks and design layout grids in order to suit your preferences.  Learn accurate, streamlined construction techniques for blocks with logs cut on 60º angles.  Explore how to use color and value to enhance the illusion of depth.   See the designs develop as you cut and sew blocks in class
.  Examples such as Zinnias, Diamonds that Shine, Spinning Stars, and Top of the Morning will be shown in class for inspiration and guidance.   Click here to see supply list and quilts used for inspiration in workshop

       

2.  COMBINE LOG CABIN AND PATCHWORK
      Full day workshop    
      All skill levels
A hands-on workshop for those wanting a unique Log Cabin quilt with a different look. Learn to add extra design dimension and interest by joining Log Cabin blocks with various simple geometric patchwork blocks. Use a variety of blocks or select as few as two to develop a striking overall design. The block layouts of
Cabins in the Snow, Nine Patch in Log Cabin, Five Star Combo, Holiday Star Table Topper and Center Star Expo illustrate block possibilities. If playing with color, cutting up fabric & sewing it back together appeals to you, come ready to experiment with many blocks to choose from.  
Click here to see supply list and quilts used for inspiration in workshop

     

3.  INTRODUCTION TO KALEIDOSCOPE PATCHWORK
      Full day workshop    
      Confident beginner to intermediate skill levels
Take another look at basic Kaleidoscope blocks to see new design possibilities. Various sized blocks provide the opportunity to design with focus on color, movement and fabric. Some may wish to combine other patchwork blocks in the background to enhance movement or add intensity. As you stitch the patchwork, exciting secondary designs can emerge when the blocks are joined together.  
Click here to see supply list and quilts used for inspiration in workshop
      

4.  COLORING WITH FABRIC IN CREATIVE PATCHWORK
       Full day workshop    
       All skill levels
A hands-on workshop for quilters who wish to take traditional Creme de la Cremepatchwork blocks to new design dimensions. Patchwork blocks such as Windmill, Friendship Star, Attic Windows, Log Cabin, Railfence and Rob Peter to Pay Paul provide the opportunity for designing with a focus on color and fabric. Participants will loosen the reins on coordinated palettes. Stitch blocks to experiment focusing on color and design, or repeat one block where contrast is manipulated to create movement. 
Click here to see supply list quilts used for inspiration in workshop

       

5.  OFFSET CENTER LOG CABIN
      Full day workshop    
      All skill levels
Learn about offset Center Variation Squares and Offset Center squares and rectangles that open new horizons in Log Cabin patchwork.  Cut and sew classic blocks with movement and color play. Choose block type and number to sew based on desired size of quilt. Learn design techniques that promote depth and intensity.  Some blocks will use one log width throughout.  Other blocks will have multi-width logs, adding to versatility and secondary designs when the blocks are joined together.

Click here to see supply list and quilts used for inspiration in workshop

      

6.  LOG CABINS ON POINT
      Full day workshop    
      All skill levels
A class designed for those desiring to use movement and color play in designing creative Log Cabin patchwork.  Sew colorful squares and rectangular blocks in new variations.  You choose the blocks to sew from various possibilities.  See how setting the blocks on point provides extra dimension.  Learn accurate construction techniques.
  Click here to see supply list and quilts used for inspiration in workshop
        
 

7.  LOG CABIN PATCHWORK HOUSES
      Full day workshop   
      Beginner to intermediate skill levels
      (also offered as a Two Day Workshop)
A workshop designed for Log Cabin enthusiasts who want to learn the construction techniques found in original  house quilts:  Around the Corner, Carolina Row, Hilltop Houses.  New quilts such as Briarwood, Crestline, Elevations, Brownstones, Rainbow City, and Chestnut Hill provide inspiration and guidance.  Start to build one of these Log Cabin house quilts, of your choice, using either a basic square or rectangular Log Cabin block.  You can select the scale of the quilt block, modify number of houses “constructed” and personalize your own color scheme.  This hands-on class enables you to machine stitch blocks as you learn efficient, streamlined construction techniques. 
Click here to see supply list and quilts used for inspiration in workshop. 
 
 
8.  LOG CABIN COURTHOUSE STEPS
       Full day workshop   
       All skill levels
Creative Log Cabin design grids will open up possibilities for quilts of all sizes.  Sew colorful square and rectangular Log Cabin blocks in new exciting ways.  You can select from new block variations that were designed just for this class or use conventional Courthouse Steps Blocks innovatively.  See quilts full of block variations that explode with color.   Click here to see supply list and quilts used for inspiration in workshop
 

To arrange for a workshop in your area,
click here to contact Flavin for schedule availability and pricing.
 

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