Level of Expertise: All levels
Class Length: Half day, Full Day or Two Day workshop
No sewing machine required

Explore Anne's colorful world, discovering new color combinations using her "mosaic" technique guidelines. "Step outside the box" with Anne as she shares her fusible applique technique, using the "Colorplay" Fabric Kit, and the CMY color wheel . Students will design and create their own unique quilt top(s) while learning the basics of color interaction using the CMY colorwheel as a guide. Anne's "Chicago School of Fusing" techniques will also be shared, as well as her love of color!

Colorplay Kits consists of Anne's pre-fused hand-dyed cotton fabric strips, backgrounds, and CMY color wheel. NOTE: Purchase of Colorplay Kit required for all Colorplay workshops. (HALF DAY KIT $30 - FULL DAY KIT $40 - TWO DAY KIT $80)

Class-specific kits of hand-dyed fabric to be purchased from the teacher on the day of the class. The Two Day workshop further explores and applies color theory and design principles; students will experiment with fabric surface design (fabric painting, stamping, etc.)

Level of Expertise: All levels
Class Length: Half day or Full day
Class includes slide show, additional information
No sewing machine required

Tangerine Tropicale III”  quilt is made using the raw edge fusible applique method, with an optional border using strip-fusing or fabric collage. The vibrant colors are sure to warm up any room! You will be amazed at how quickly this top can be put together. Optional border treatments will be demonstrated. Fast, fusible finishing techniques will be presented, and Amazing  Secrets of the “ Chicago School of
Fusing" tips and techniques will be revealed! This unique quilt top is completely constructed without using a sewing machine.

Pattern and Kit available for purchase $32 Kit includes Anne’s original pattern and enough hand-dyed cotton fabric to make one quilt top. Contact Anne for details.

Level of Expertise: all levels
Class Length: Half day, one day, or 2 day workshop
1 day or 2 day workshops include a slide show
No sewing machine required

Students will learn the “ Chicago School of Fusing trade secrets” while creating their own unique art quilt using the raw-edge fusible appliqué method. Fusing is a technique in which a fusible product is applied to one side of the fabric with a hot iron; then the fabric is cut into shapes or strips, and arranged and ironed onto a background. This method provides a level of freedom not found in more traditional methods. Students will be amazed at the almost “instant gratification” element! Anne will provide samples of her own work, and discuss design options. The versatility of this method offers endless design possibilities, for all levels of quilters, and fosters personal creativity. Students will design complete quilt top(s) without a sewing machine. Students will learn to design their own repeated block, as well as fast, fusible binding, the pillowcase technique, and fabric collage. Two day class will have the option to continue developing a single quilt top, or create a series of tops while further exploring design techniques

Level of Expertise: all levels
Class Length: Half day or full day
Full day workshop includes slide show
No sewing machine required

Create your own  “fantasy floral” art quilt top in a design from Anne’s award winning quilt series! The vibrant colors of the appliqué, and the black background creates a dynamic, high contrast visual effect that is very contemporary. Students will be amazed at how quickly this quilt comes together, using “Chicago School of Fusing" tips & techniques.  The wavy edge appliqué pieces are fun and easy to make, using “fancy blade” rotary cutters. Each quilt top is a one-of-a-kind creation, due to the unique qualities of Anne’s hand-dyed fabric, and her original pattern.

Kit is available for purchase for $28.00 (Kit includes pattern and enough hand-dyed cotton fabric to make one quilt top)

Level of Expertise: All levels
Class Length: Half day
No sewing machine required

This multi-colored sunburst brings the warmth of summer to any room! Fancy rotary cutters are used to cut out the fabric pieces, creating a unique work of art. Raw-edge fusible appliqué is the key to quick results for quilters of all levels. Workshop includes detailed fusing instructions, full-sized diagram of quilt top, the secret of the “Quick Fused binding” technique, and other Chicago School of Fusing” tips.

Pattern & kit with Anne’s hand-dyed multi-colored Rainbow fabric; $ 22 (Pattern includes detailed fusing instructions, & full-sized diagram of quilt top) Pattern $10/ Pattern & Kit $22. Please contact Anne at the bottom of this page to order. 

Level of Expertise: All levels
Class Length: Half day
No sewing machine required

This quilt combines fanciful, “floating” hearts on a pastel background to create a delightful small wall quilt. The raw-edge fusible appliqué technique makes this an excellent project for quilters of all levels. Workshop includes detailed fusing instructions, the secret of the “Quick Fused binding” technique, and other “ Chicago School of Fusing” tips.

Pattern & kit with Anne’s hand-dyed multi-colored Rainbow fabric; $ 22 (Pattern includes detailed fusing instructions, & full-sized diagram of quilt top) Pattern $10/ Pattern & Kit $22. Please contact Anne at the bottom of this page to order.

Level of Expertise: All levels
Class Length: Half day
No sewing machine required

Spring is in the air with this one-of-a-kind wall quilt created in delightful pastel shades using Anne’s Hand-dyed cotton fabrics. Raw edge fusible appliqué is the key to quick, exciting results for quilters of all levels. Workshop includes “Chicago School of Fusing” trade secrets; demos of “Quick Fused binding” and other fun, fast technique tips.

Pattern & kit with Anne’s hand-dyed multi-colored Rainbow fabric; $ 22 (Pattern includes detailed fusing instructions, & full-sized diagram of quilt top) Pattern $10/ Pattern & Kit $22. Please contact Anne at the bottom of this page to order. 

Level of Expertise: confident beginners
Length of class: Four to six hour workshop

Wouldn’t you love to learn fun, unique, timesaving quilting techniques to help you complete all of your quilting projects? If so, then this class is for you! Explore the basics of “free-motion” (curved line) quilting, while Anne shares award winning tips of her favorite machine quilting techniques . You will be delighted to learn how to produce quilt designs that appear complicated, with minimal marking. Students will learn to create their own quilting designs, or may choose to try an existing design. Additional subjects covered will include; basting of the quilt, batting choices, finishing and binding, and above all; “Relax and have fun”, and “practice, practice, practice!”.

Purchase of Machine Quilting Kit required for workshop. Kit includes fabric sandwich, needles, free motion quilting designs. Kit fee $10

All levels of quilters, artists, and the general public welcome

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating visual experience, as Anne shares her exciting evolution from an artist with a passion for sewing to an award winning contemporary Art quilter. Follow the development of her own personal style, as she incorporates traditional needlework values with modern techniques, a flair for improvisation, and a vibrant color palette. Anne’s quilts are infused with whimsy, with a flair for the dramatic. These are not anything like Grandma’s quilts! The lecture includes Anne’s most recent work, her “keep the Fun in your quilting!” “philosophy, as well as a trunk show of quilts. Most quilts are available for purchase. Hand-dyed fabric and threads will be available for purchase

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Liason/contact person
• Extension cord
• Large tables for displaying quilts and fabric (2 or more)
• Slide projector screen
  
  

All levels of quilters, artists, and the general public welcome

Free your spirit as you “step outside the box”, and discover the secret language of “ color interactions” first described by Josef Albers, and translated into fiber.

Follow Anne’s journey of discovery as she develops her “Colorplay” series of quilts.

From her early inspirations in art and life, through the actual design process, she explains why every quilter needs a little "Color Wheel" every day, and what else she has learned along the way. See why Anne proclaims "working with colors energizes me!" as she transforms fabric into art through the processes of hand-dyeing, choosing, shaping, and fusing. You will be amazed at the unexpected & delightful effects that colors can have on their equally colorful neighbors! This inspirational adventure is perfect for individuals searching for new avenues of creative expression with fabrics!

A slide presentation includes a trunk show of Anne’s art quilts

Hand-dyed fabric and threads will be available for purchase

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Liason/contact person
• Extension cord
• Large tables for displaying quilts and fabric (2 or more)
• Slide projector screen