Melissa Marginet - Classes & Lectures
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I will be teaching regularly at Needle Crafts and Studio in Beausejour, Manitoba. If you wish to be notified when classes come up at this location, email Jennifer@needlecraftsandstudio.com and ask to be added to her mailing list. You can also let her know what classes you would be interested in.
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TECHNIQUE CLASSES
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Modern Quilting with your Walking Foot (6 hours)
As a participant in this class, you will make samples of different quilting ideas that can be executed on the home sewing machine with a walking foot. Not everyone can afford a longarm quilter or wants to have someone else quilt their quilt, and not everyone enjoys free motion quilting. You will create samples of walking foot designs on small quilt sandwiches to help you understand what makes each design successful. We will also look at variations of the designs you stitch out. These samples will be a great reference for you when deciding how to quilt your next quilt. This class includes information on quilting all sizes of quilts on the home sewing machine. - ALL LEVELS Based on my book, Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is recommended for the class. Planning your Walking Foot Quilting (6 hours) As a participant in this class, you will work with pencil and paper (or computer if you prefer). You will be guided through various exercises to help you understand the process in designing a custom quilting plan. We will start with diagrams of quilts I have designed as well as some basic traditional designs and then you will work on planning the quilting for one or more of your own projects. As a class we will work together and share ideas to come up with successful quilting plans. - ALL LEVELS Based on my book, Edge-to-Edge Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is required for the class. Break It Up (Finishing big quilts on your home sewing machine) (6 hours) There are so many ways you can quilt as you go. You will learn several ways, starting off with the basic sashing method, by making samples to take home to their studios with them for future reference. We will also look at patterns and see how we can break them up so they can be finished on your home sewing machines. - CONFIDENT BEGINNER AND UP Let's Bind It (6 hours) Did you ever want to make your bindings special? Maybe you don't want to fuss with the usual binding and want something easier. In this class we will go over several different binding options from simple to sublime. You will be making samples of each so you understand them. You can then take these samples home as a reference and try them out on your future projects. - CONFIDENT BEGINNER AND UP English Paper Piecing (6 hours) No sewing machine required. Students will spend a relaxing day learning the basics of English Paper Piecing and discussing various shapes, sizes, tools, and products available as well as making your own templates. Internet resources will be provided that you can check out when you return home. - ALL LEVELS |
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Pixel Perfect (6 hours) You will learn time saving and accuracy techniques in putting together a pixel quilt. You will be making a 3-colour, 10-pixel x 10-pixel design that finishes at 40" x 40"; a nice size for a baby quilt, lap quilt, or wall quilt. You will also learn my fool proof way to keep all those seams lying in the right direction while pin basting the quilt to ready it for quilting. The techniques you learn in this class are sure to help you with all your future patchwork projects no matter your level of experience. - ALL LEVELS |
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Custom Edge to Edge Walking Foot Quilting (6 hours) Do you dislike burying threads? By quilting from edge to edge you will not have to bury any threads (unless your bobbin runs out or your thread breaks). But just because you are quilting from edge to edge, doesn’t mean you are limited to a boring quilt design or following the same pattern throughout the quilt. Join me in this class where you will be quilting a simple pixel quilt by using my Custom Edge to Edge Walking Foot Quilting technique. (Note: You will be required to make the quilt top prior to class if not also taking Creating a Pixel Quilt. Instructions will be provided upon registration.) - Based on my book, Edge-to-Edge Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is required for the class. Pixel Perfect & Custom Edge to Edge Walking Foot Quilting (12 hours)
Combine the above classes above for the full experience. Both classes are suited to any level of quilter from beginner to advanced. Some students will go home with a finished project. |
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DESIGN CLASSES
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Beginner Design Class (6 hours) Ok, so you think you can't create your own quilt design. Well I know you can. Come to class with five half metres of coordinating fabrics, your cutting mat, rotary cutter, rulers, and a design wall and let’s see what you can come up with. You will be given cutting instructions and then we'll have some fun arranging and designing. No sewing machine required. You will have your small quilt laid out and ready to take home and sew together by the end of the class. Planning your Walking Foot Quilting (6 hours) As a participant in this class, you will work with pencil and paper (or computer if you prefer). You will be guided through various exercises to help you understand the process in designing a custom quilting plan. We will start with diagrams of quilts I have designed as well as some basic traditional designs and then you will work on planning the quilting for one or more of your own projects. As a class we will work together and share ideas to come up with successful quilting plans. - ALL LEVELS Based on my book, Edge-to-Edge Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is required for the class. Designing Quilts with Microsoft Paint (6 hours) This is a one day workshop on using the free Microsoft Paint program that comes standard with windows computers. Students will learn the basics and then move on to using this program to design their own quilts. Each student will require their own PC laptop (not Mac). - ALL LEVELS |
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PROJECT CLASSES
Interwoven Art (6 hours) Create a beautiful and interesting 18” x 18” art quilt using four fat quarters that weave into each other using a quilt as you go method. Instructions will be provided to make either a tote bag or a cushion with your Interwoven Art or you can just bind it and display it proudly. - CONFIDENT BEGINNER AND UP |
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Zen Tree (6 hours) In this class you will make a tree using the slice and piece method. You will then learn the machine quilting patterns needed to complete the project. Most students will finish this project in the class. The sample is 12" square but can be done in a larger size if desired. - CONFIDENT BEGINNER AND UP. |
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Florentine Bargello Quilt (6 hours) Create this appealing Bargello Quilt which can be made in various sizes from a bed runner to a large quilt. This pattern is created by using the cut, sew, cut again, and sew method similar to a regular Bargello quilt. Once you’ve made one you can create endless designs using the same technique. – ALL LEVELS |
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Never the Same Quilt Twice (6 hours)
You will have fun learning the techniques to make this simple yet striking medallion quilt. The beauty of this pattern is that there are so many combinations that everyone will go home with a different quilt. Once you have the pattern and techniques you can whip up more of them on your own and each one will be different. They make a great charity quilt or gift. Your quilt will be 53” square but borders can be added to make it larger if desired (extra fabric required). - ALL LEVELS
There is no picture here because I do this as a mystery class. Don't want it to be a mystery, contact me and I will send you some pictures.
You will have fun learning the techniques to make this simple yet striking medallion quilt. The beauty of this pattern is that there are so many combinations that everyone will go home with a different quilt. Once you have the pattern and techniques you can whip up more of them on your own and each one will be different. They make a great charity quilt or gift. Your quilt will be 53” square but borders can be added to make it larger if desired (extra fabric required). - ALL LEVELS
There is no picture here because I do this as a mystery class. Don't want it to be a mystery, contact me and I will send you some pictures.
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A-Maze-ing 9-patch (6 hours) My original pattern. This class will teach you the basic A-Maze-ing block, the many patterns you can create with this one block, as well as how to resize the block. You will have the opportunity to create many blocks during the class and play with placement. I have several patterns that can be taught as a class. You can see my patterns here. |
TRUNK SHOWS
My trunk shows are set at 1.5 hours but they can be shortened or lengthened to suit your needs.
My trunk shows are set at 1.5 hours but they can be shortened or lengthened to suit your needs.
My Journey as a Quiltmaker (1.5 hours) (Virtual presentation 45min + Q&A)
My creative journey from growing up next door to a creative and resourceful grandmother in rural Manitoba to how I became addicted to quilting and ending where I am now. A trunk show filled with quilts and stories.
Get your Motor Running (1.5 hours) (Virtual presentation 45min + Q&A)
Learn how to spark creativity in yourself or in your guild with challenges that will have everyone thinking outside the box. This trunk show has more ideas than you will know what to do with to get everyone not only learning new techniques but building their quilting and creative confidence.
Myth: Quilting is an Expensive Hobby (1.5 hours) (Virtual presentation 45min + Q&A)
Please don't discourage others from embarking on the wonderful world of quilting by telling them it's an expensive hobby OR if you would really love to take up quilting yourself but think you can't afford to, I'm here to tell you anyone can afford to quilt. I will show quilts I've made at very little cost and tell you all my money saving secrets
My creative journey from growing up next door to a creative and resourceful grandmother in rural Manitoba to how I became addicted to quilting and ending where I am now. A trunk show filled with quilts and stories.
Get your Motor Running (1.5 hours) (Virtual presentation 45min + Q&A)
Learn how to spark creativity in yourself or in your guild with challenges that will have everyone thinking outside the box. This trunk show has more ideas than you will know what to do with to get everyone not only learning new techniques but building their quilting and creative confidence.
Myth: Quilting is an Expensive Hobby (1.5 hours) (Virtual presentation 45min + Q&A)
Please don't discourage others from embarking on the wonderful world of quilting by telling them it's an expensive hobby OR if you would really love to take up quilting yourself but think you can't afford to, I'm here to tell you anyone can afford to quilt. I will show quilts I've made at very little cost and tell you all my money saving secrets
