Programs

Bargello is a traditional needlework pattern which uses long vertical stitches to create an intricate mathematical pattern.  The table runner, which finishes 19.5” x 49”,  uses 10 different fabrics, and you will be piecing strip sets from these fabrics prior to class. 

If you want individual assistance with fabric selection, please contact me prior to class. Also, if you wish to work on a different bargello pattern, I would be happy to accommodate you.

***Caution: cutting strips and constructing strip sets takes substantial time and needs to be done prior to class!  If you are new to strip piecing you can find an additional document on the guild website with detailed instructions.

See Supply List here for detailed instructions.

Review of Strip Piecing Basics

Fabrics


Strips

***ALL Workshop Registrants***

Please immediately send an email to Workshops@coastalquilters.org telling us you have mailed a check or have used Paypal to make payment for this workshop. Put Bargello in Subject Line.

Questions:
Workshops@coastalquilters.org

Member Workshop Fee: $50.00
Pay via PayPal or by Check
Max # students: 20

Make Check payable to Coastal Quilters
Mail all Workshop Payments to:
Coastal Quilters Inc.
P.O. Box 6341
Santa Barbara, CA, 93160

Originally from England, Maria has lived over 25 years in Japan. After graduating college she travelled around the world for about 4 years.  She has always loved textiles and collected pieces from various places during her travels.
      While in Japan in the early 90s, she met her husband. During the years since, while raising her family while living in Japan she went most years to the large Tokyo International Quilt Show, as well as to smaller shows.  She loves to visit local flea markets regularly, buying Kimonos, Yukatas and indigo fabric scraps.
      Her presentation will provide a little glimpse on everyday life in Japan, wonderful close-up photos of the amazing Japanese quilts from the various Tokyo Quilt Shows she has seen over the years. This year (2023) she was very lucky to participate in a weekend indigo dyeing and shibori workshop with a master in Mashiko.  She will show photos of the workshop and will describe her visits to various cotton and silk weavers, as well as an indigo museum in Tokushima where she learnt about the lengthy process to grow, harvest and produce indigo.
      Maria will highlight the history of how Japanese textile art and culture developed over the last century and share the types of fabrics Japanese quilters often use. You will see these used in the Japanese quilts in detailed close up photos.
    She will answer questions you may have if you are considering visiting this amazing country and the Tokyo International Quilt Festival.

Maria's Quilts and Crafts

In this 45 min-1hr combo slideshow and trunk show, learn more about the Fabric Collage trend, who’s making fabric collage and how I make my fabric collage quilts. See various examples of my work over the years, my progression from only making fish quilts, working through various themes to my newer collage pieces. You will also learn how to make an enlarged pattern suitable for collage, the types of fabric and tools you will need and my collage technique using glue.

Website

For this workshop I would provide a choice of patterns for students to work with a cat and a dog. This would give students an opportunity to learn the fabric collage technique, work it out on a small project before embarking on their own portrait of their own pet at a later date. Part of this workshop I will give instructions on how to make the enlargement and pattern of their pet. If students have access to a scanner/printer they could do this during the class.

Sewing machines not required.

Materials List

***ALL Workshop Registrants***

Please immediately send an email to Workshops@coastalquilters.org telling us you have mailed a check or have used Paypal to make payment for this workshop. Put Pet Portraits in Subject Line.

Questions:
Workshops@coastalquilters.org

Member Workshop Fee: $50.00
Pay via PayPal or by Check
Max # students: 20

Make Check payable to Coastal Quilters
Mail all Workshop Payments to:
Coastal Quilters Inc.
P.O. Box 6341
Santa Barbara, CA, 93160

Use your best sewing skills to create a cute 4” x 6” fabric postcard!

In this workshop you will learn how to work with miniatures, modern materials, simple ways to paint your fabric, and learn the basic principles of working with postcards: raw edge applique and hand embroidery.

Free motion quilting skills desirable.

Supply List

Website: mquilts.com

***ALL Workshop Registrants***

Please immediately send an email to Workshops@coastalquilters.org telling us you have mailed a check or have used Paypal to make payment for this workshop.

Put Fabric Postcard Workshop in Subject Line.

Questions: Bonnie Barber
Workshops@coastalquilters.org

Member Workshop Fee: $50.00
Pay via PayPal or by Check
Max # students: 20

Make Check payable to Coastal Quilters
Mail all Workshop Payments to:
Coastal Quilters Inc.
P.O. Box 6341
Santa Barbara, CA, 93160

This is a beginner-friendly hands-on workshop that uses the "Iyanla" pattern
to teach a fun & easy method of raw edge appliqué all while using African
print fabrics! The pattern is included with the course.

This workshop is perfect for the quilter who would like to be guided through each step of the process for making this mini quilt, as well as giving the maker confidence to begin using African prints in quilt projects.

Optional Kits are available from the instructor or you can use fabrics from your own stash.

(Skill Level: Kids, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Quilters)

There will be two workshops on Saturday, November 16 to learn about making Jen Kingswell''s Doylesford Quilt.

Getting Started
9am Session - Bee Saunders will speak about color variations, contrast, fabric selection and working on some sample blocks which would be used in the pattern. 

Keeping It Square
12:30pm - Carol Fay will teach supplemental blocks and skills for the Daylesford Quilt. A foundational technique for medallion quilts is how to keep borders straight and square, so measuring and cutting will be demonstrated.
        Instructions for a variety of star blocks, 4-patch and 9-patch blocks will be provided. Techniques used are flip and sew, partial seams, y-seams and making blocks using exact measurements, or cutting slightly oversized and trimming to achieve accurate blocks.  A simple way to draft other blocks will be demonstrated.

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Members can take just the morning session OR just the afternoon session OR both.  Each session is $25 for a total of $50 if you take both.  Sign up for one or both below. 

The cost for non-members is $37.50 per session..

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Supply List Carol Fay Afternoon Session - Download here.

Member Workshop Fee:
$25.00 per session

Non-Member Workshop Fee: $37.50 per session

Questions? Email Margaret Dear, Workshop Coordinator

To Register Online and Pay Options
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Make Checks payable to Coastal Quilters
Mail all Workshop Payments to:
Coastal Quilters Inc.
P.O. Box 6341
Santa Barbara, CA, 93160

Come one, come all! Join us to shop a fun, curated boutique of items offered by Guild members as well as invited community makers. Note: Please bring cash or checks as not all sellers can take credit cards.

Next, we break out the tablecloths, teapots and festive centerpieces for an afternoon Holiday Tea Party. Gener-ous Guild members have offered to provide savory selections for the buffet table and others responded enthusiastically with offers of cookies and other sweet treats. We will have various brewed teas, including non-caffeinated options.

The business meeting, commencing at 4 pm, will be as brief as possible. We will introduce our newest members and present a gift to each of them. After refreshments are served, members are invited to create a “make and take” craft project. Unless you have already communicated with the Committee, there is nothing extra to bring to this party - other than your mug or teacup - so please come and enjoy this social time with Guild friends.

*There will be no Show & Tell, Treasure Table or Community Projects.
*Don't forget to bring your mug or teacup!