2026/2027 Workshops

 Workshop by Monique Kleinhans

The perfect background can turn a beautiful focus art piece into a stunning art piece. In this workshop we will explore Gloria Loughman's appliqué tiling technique and discuss how to use different fabrics and colors to create a "light source", giving your work the look of glowing from within. We will cover basic appliqué techniques, tips and tricks for composition and quilting and finishing ideas as well as explore using uncommon fibers such as angelina and cheese cloth to create beautiful and unique effects. Come play in a new world of coloring with fabric!

Location: Online via Zoom.

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $60 (includes access to the recording of the workshop for a year)

Supplies Needed:

• Sunset Sky, Morning Mist, or Autumn Glow Kit ($25-purchase on Monique’s site - https://www.ladybugscabin.com/shop/CLASS-KITS/Creative-Backgrounds/Creative-Backgrounds-Radiant-Landcapes.htm)
• Thread (bobbin thread-neutral or to match your backing; top thread to match or compliment your project fabric)
• Size 80/12 or 90/14 needles
• Marking tool
• Long ruler
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting mat
• Appliqué pressing sheet or parchment paper
• Walking foot
• Free motion quilting foot
• Small sharp scissors
• Seam ripper
• Extra bobbins
• Sew Steady Table or extension table
• Sewing machine
• 18” long x 3” wide piece of heat safe template plastic (optional)
• Quilting gloves (optional)
• Radiant Landscapes book by Gloria Loughman (optional)

If you choose not to purchase a kit, you will need the following:

• 1 fat quarter for your background
• At least 1 fat quarter for tiles (choose fabric with a lot of movement of color)
• Optional focus fabric (for example a flower panel or fabric to make a silhouette or a tree)
• Low loft batting
• Backing fabric (enough to cover your project plus a few extra inches)
• Binding fabric
• Fusible web (enough to cover your tile fabrics, Steam a Seam 2 Lite)
• 14” x 20” piece of stabilizer (Sulky Totally Stable)

 Workshop by Ann Jordan

Information coming soon!