Linda Newberry
Whitman, Massachusetts
Quilt Workshops, Lectures, and Tours
for Guilds and Groups
Phone:
781-248-3989
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
I am currently teaching quilting classes at Saftler's Fabric Store, intersection of Routes 14 and 18, in Whitman, MA. As many who know Saftler's is aware, the store is changing its focus to enhance its quilting and knitting departments. The process is slow, but owner Eric Saftler is committed to serving today's quilters. This spring I will be teaching a Baltimore Album Block-of-the-month applique class, and numerous Saturday workshops, including developing machine quilting techniques, two-color quilts, and making a thread caddy. Check out the Saftler's website at www.saftlers.com for details.
CURRENT TRUNK SHOW/LECTURE
Getting in Touch With Your Inner Stash
This funny and informative trunk show focuses on how to analyze that pile of fabric you call your stash and how to create beautiful and eye-pleasing quilts based on what you have on hand. The trunk show features more than a dozen pieces that illustrate well-designed stash quilts.
COMING IN 2007!!
Honoring Our Ancestors: Reflecting Genealogy Through Quilting.
Many quilters have an interest in genealogy. This lecture/trunk show combines tips on how to research your own family history with a trunk show featuring examples that will give the quilter ideas for how to create quilts that honor those who came before. Book this trunk show now for your upcoming guild season!
For more information, including current lecture fees, email lindaquilts@comcast.net
or call 781-248-3989.
Workshops
One or Two-Day Workshop.
The first day of this workshop covers design and construction techniques and can be scheduled as a one-day workshop by itself. However, students benefit from and greatly enjoy a second full day of sewing, experimenting with various techniques, and learning about embellishments (speciality thread work, beading, silk ribbon embroidery, etc.). This workshop uses commercially produced patterns that students must purchase prior to class (information on recommended patterns provided prior to workshop). The workshop incorporates many piecing techniques to design a one-of-a-kind jacket. Instruction on lining the jacket is included. The second day of the workshop can be scheduled on the same weekend or at a longer interval.
(H, ALL)
Learn silk ribbon embroidery stitches that can be used in a variety of quilt projects, from crazy quilts to miniature Baltimore albums. Participants will make a small piece like pillow shown to practice stitches and technique. Half or full-day workshop.
(H, ALL, KIT available)
Thread Magic: Direct and Applied Thread Painting Techniques.
This class features instruction on both direct and applied methods of thread painting, a terrific way to add your own personal touch to your quilts and wearable art. Photo to be posted to website SOON!
Learn to simulate the look of hand-stuffed trapunto using today's water soluable and invisible threads on your machine. This technique gives an elaborate and formal appearance while adding depth and texture to your finished quilts. Familiarity with free motion quilting necessary. One-day workshop.
Mystery Quilt Workshop
You won't know what the finished top looks like until all the pieces to the puzzle are put into place (and no two quilts will look exactly alike), but you'll have fun in the process. Discover how basic blocks can be combined to create interesting and sometimes unusual design elements. This day long workshop is intended for those with rotary cutting and machine piecing background and is definitely for those with a sense of adventure! This is an excellent way to use up those fat quarters we collect but don't know what to do with.
(INT/ADV, SM)
Participants will spend two wonderful days making a full-sized quilt top in either the Burgoyne Surrounded, Checkers and Rails, or Split Nine Patch pattern (to be determined before workshop begins). All are historical patterns. Participants may not have the complete top finished by the end of the second day, but they will be well on their way! The two days of the workshop can be scheduled on the same weekend or at longer intervals.
(INT/ADV, SM)
Code Key
SM = Sewing Machine
H = Hand sewing class
BEG = Beginner
INT = Intermediate
ADV = Advanced
KIT = Kit available for additional prepaid fee
BOOK FOR YOUR GUILD TODAY!
"Getting in Touch with Your Inner Stash"
Trunk Show
As mentioned above, this funny and informative trunk show focuses on how to analyze that pile of fabric you call your stash and how to create beautiful and eye-pleasing quilts based on what you have on hand. The trunk show features more than a dozen pieces that illustrate well-designed stash quilts.
Contact Linda at lindaquilts@comcast.net or call 781-248-3989
STILL AVAILABLE:
"America Through the Eyes of the Quiltmaker"
Trunk Show
This popular lecture/trunk show is an overview of the evolution of American quiltmaking and examines how quilts are a reflection of the time period in which they are created. The trunk show features 15-20 quilts representing 200+ years of American history and quilting.
WORKSHOP FEE INFORMATION
Half Day = $30.00 per participant
One Day = $45.00 per participant
Two Day = $65.00 per participant
Workshops require a minimum of eight participants.
There will be an additional fee for groups over 20.
Lecture fee information is available upon request.
Mileage is .35/mile and driving distance
is within a 100 mile radius of Boston, MA.
Further distances may require airfare.
Private overnight accommodations in a reputable hotel may be required.
Cancellation fee of $200.00 required if less than two weeks prior to workshop unless rescheduled within 3 months.
Detailed supply lists will be provided in adequate time for the workshop.
Kits must be prepaid two months prior to workshop and are non-refundable.
