Learn more about our Workshops

As the Certified Thread Educator for Canada, I teach nationally on behalf of Superior Threads.
Please have your quilt shop or guild contact me!

OPEN THREAD BAR™ WORKSHOP

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different threads before buying them? Well, now you can! This is the official "open thread bar" workshop - you bring your machine and I'll bring all the wonderful Superior threads for you to use.

Learn how to choose the correct needle, and how to overcome your fear of the tension dial. We'll discuss the properties of the different threads available today so that you can make an informed decision when choosing thread.

Various machine applications will be covered, such as - straight stitch, free motion, decorative embroidery, both raw edge decorative and invisible applique. Learn some nifty techniques using fusible and water soluble threads.

At the end of the day you will have a new perspective on threads and your own sampler as future reference.

Your $5 kit fee will include a Topstitch 90 needle, prewound bobbin of Bottom Line, thread colour charts, and the opportunity to play with approximately 12 different lines of thread by Superior. Class notes plus a special 22-page handout are also provided.
 
Suitable for all skill levels.
            
Threads will be available for purchase after class.

 

THE THREAD TALK

Are you overwhelmed when choosing threads for your quilting projects? With so much variety available today it can be both exciting and at times confusing.

Make an informed decision - learn about the different fibres and weights, how to choose the correct needle, and how to adjust the dreaded tension dial. Overcome your fear of metallic and specialty threads. We’ll talk about the “dust bunnies’ in your machine, where they come from, and what you should be doing about them!

This is an informative lecture about all thread - not brand specific. You are also invited to bring problems along for discussion if time permits. A 9-page handout is emailed to guild members after the meeting.

Threads will be available for purchase.


 APPLIQUE BUFFET

Have a taste of various machine applique techniques & sample some new products that are available to simplify the process. Learn both turned edge invisible and fused decorative methods. We will be using invisible and fusible thread, decorative threads, and fusible web. And just like in the Open Thread Bar™ - you bring your machine and I'll bring all the yummy Superior Threads for you to try!

This is a stress free day focusing on process rather than project. You will have samplers of all the techniques for future reference instead of another UFO!

Suitable for all skill levels.

Threads will be available for purchase after class.



PROGRAM & WORKSHOP FEES
Program - $150.00
Full day workshop (6 hrs.) - $300.00 (class max. 20)

Expenses:

Mileage is charged at $0.55 per km. from Dundas, Ont. Long distance travel expenses include round trip airfare/parking/ground transport to & from airport. In order to decrease travel costs guild sharing is encouraged.

Overnight accommodation if necessary: clean, simple B & B/hotel is preferred. If this is not available in the vicinity then alternative arrangements can be discussed.

Meals to be reimbursed, or can be available for guild/group dinner.
Bag lunch for workshop to be provided (no allergies).
Contract will be provided for both parties to sign.