Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Ooops...mistake

Morning everyone!
 
For a little while this morning...there was the announcement of open registration for the ICQC 102 Class. BUT, this was in error...and the calendar was in error.
 
I have changed the class calendar...and deleted the prior post.
 
My play was/is to move the class open registration to 2-4 September. I did put that in the calendar correctly...but forgot to delete the prior dates in August. Silly to have the same class open just a week apart but sorry for the confusion because I forgot to delete the August info.
 
Geez...it's no fun getting so forgetful!
 
And, it is embarrassing to do it in "public". 
 
Hugs,
 
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

ICQC 107 - Mini-Silk Ribbon Embroidery Gardens...OPEN for Registration

Edited to add: Registration is now closed
 
ICQC #107 is OPEN for REGISTRATION
This is a new class...it has only been offered once before...in June. At that time, we had over 30 participants finish...and all enjoyed creating these miniature flower gardens.
 
You need to have finished the BCQC before registering for this class. 
 
The Silk Ribbon Embroidery Stitch Guide and the General Embroidery Stitches handout from the BCQC Class will be helpful in this module as well.
 
Registration closes at midnight on Friday, 4 September (CST)
 
This class will cover the creation of two 9" embroidery scenes that include silk ribbon flowers. IF you prefer NOT to create these scenes, you can do the individual flowers on plain fabric as a sampler or journal pages.
 
The supply list is available under the Free CQ Classes Tab above; but will also be send in your Welcome Email ...after you register.
 
Flowers included in this class are:
Buttercup
Climbing Rose
Daffodil
Foxglove
Iris
Monarda
Longstem Rosebuds
Rose Bush
Tulip
Wisteria Vine
 
To register:
Email me at shaw.kathy@yahoo.com 
Include the following information in your email to me:
First Name
Last Name
State/Country of residence
Your email address
 
Then, I will email you with a Welcome to the Class, so you will know that I have received your registration request.
Next, I will also have Google Blogger send you an invitation email to join the class blog.
This process will be the same as for the BCQC class...I'll email tasks to you...and You will post photos of your finished work...then the next task will be sent.
 
Looking forward to seeing some beautiful embroidery scenes! Here are the photo examples of the miniature gardens we shall be working on. Thread embroidery, painted backgrounds, and ribbon embroidery are included in these scenes:
 

Hugs!
 
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Sunday, August 9, 2015

Saturday, August 8, 2015

OPEN Registration for BCQC AUGUST - Basic Crazy Quilt Course

8/11/15 Edited to Add: This Course Registration is Now Closed
 
BCQC-August is OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
 
This Basic Crazy Quilting Course (BCQC)is a pre-requirement for all other Intermediate Classes (except #102)
 
 REGISTRATION will remain open until midnight on August 10th (CST)
 
The class is self-paced, and expected to take 4-8 weeks, depending on the time you have available to complete the 12 assigned Tasks.
 
 
These 12-Tasks include:
 
1 - How to Use the Class Blog
2 - Selecting Supplies
3- Design Principles of CQ
4 - Sewing the Block
5 - Surface Beading Techniques
6 - Template Seams
7 - Shape Seams
8 - 11 Various Silk Ribbon Flowers
12 - Finishing (lace, charms, etc.)
 
The class is FREE, you will not be charged anything for the instructions.
 
Link to the Basic Supply List 
 
You WILL be required to get your own supplies to complete the about 8 x 10 size block.
Basic CQ supplies include silk ribbon, pearl cotton threads, tiny beads, etc. as the photo above indicates. None of these are in large quantity for a single block.
 
You will be required to use a quilting hoop (Q-snap is fine).
You WILL be required to access the private class blog (upon an invitation sent to you) and post photos of your work as you progress through the class.

  If you are interested in taking this course, please email me at shaw.kathy@yahoo.com and provide me this information:
Your first name
Your last name
You country of residence
Your state of residence IF you live in the USA
The email address you wish me to send class instructional handouts to.
 
After you register, I will send you a Welcome Email and Google/Blogger will send you (at my request) an Invitation to join the Class Blog where the class will be held. Watch for BOTH of these emails, check your spam folder. If you do not receive by Monday morning, email me to let me know.
 
This is an ON-LINE internet class. 
 
You will need to follow some simple instructions to register and gain access to the private class blog. Your name and email will need to be entered; but NO social security or credit card information is required. Just basic information to "recognize" you as a class participant.
 
You will need to be able to take a photo of your work, and upload it to the class blog. You will get instructions on "blogging" so don't worry if you don't currently do that now; you will learn.
But, you DO NEED to have an operating camera and be able to take photos.
You do need a basic understanding of how to save these photos and then retrieve those picture files
 
NOTE: You will be given class handouts/instruction in the form of emails and pdf documents.
 The pdf files can be opened with Adobe Reader (free software on the Adobe.com site)

 You need to be able to open these handouts/instructions and save them.
You can also print as you desire. In total, the course contains over 200 pages of information...so paper/printer will be required if you want to retain a hard copy of this information.
 
Hugs, and I hope to see you in the class! 
 
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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

ICQC-103 (Basic Surface Embroidery Motifs Course)...is NOW Open for Registration

This is the 3nd offering of this class,
 REGISTRATION will remain open until midnight on Thursday, August 6th
 
ICQC-103 Embellishing with Threads
 
This class covers Surface Embroidery Motifs
to include beaded and silk ribbon monograms.
Additional seam treatments are also part of the course.
  
The class is FREE, you will not be charged anything for the instructions.
 
Registration for the ICQC-103 requires the completion of the BCQC class first. This is a prerequisite.

  If you are interested in taking this course, please email me at shaw.kathy@yahoo.com and provide me this information:
Your first name
Your last name
You country of residence
Your state of residence IF you live in the USA
The email address you wish me to send class instructional handouts to.
 
After you register, I will send you a Welcome Email and Google/Blogger will send you (at my request) an Invitation to join the Class Blog where the class will be held. Watch for BOTH of these emails, check your spam folder. If you do not receive by Friday afternoon , email me to let me know.
 
Supplies needed for this course include various colors of embroidery floss and/or perle cotton thread. A pattern will be provided for the creation of a series of pieced blocks; or you can use plain fabric and work the items as technique samples only. 
 
You are encouraged to have completed the ICQC-101 class before this one...but it is no longer a "requirement".
 
Hugs to all,
 
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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Crazy Quilt Quarterly - Autumn Issue

Oh goodie...the CQQ Autumn issue is available now! It is packed full of great inspirations and several how-to things! And looks the the beautiful block by Connie Eyberg on the cover.!
The link for the print or electronic download version is HERE.

This is a great CQ Reference...so inspiring and informative!
 
 
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