Quilt Show Classes Vendor Mall

June 5-7,

2014 Quilt Symposium

of Alabama

WELCOME

On behalf of the QSAI Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to the 2014 Symposium. We will be returning to the campus of Bumpus Middle School in Hoover, Alabama. Quilting has evolved thru the years, with more modern, efficient and technological advances changing our craft for the better. As we prepared for this year’s event, we felt that our name was not a true representation of what our quilt show and classes reflect. Our website reflects that change. ALABAMA QUILTS, we believe says it best. Come enjoy the classes and get acquainted with our wonderful nationally known instruc-tors. We look forward to meeting you, as you explore the techniques pre-sented during your classes, the goodies waiting to go home with you from the vendor’s booths in the shopping mall and the inspiration and delights of the quilt show. Come experience ALABAMA QUILTS!

Conna Canada President/Steering Committee Co-Chair 2014 Quilt Symposium of Alabama, Inc.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DATES June 5-7, 2014 LOCATION Bumpus Middle School

6055 Fleming (or Flemming) Parkway Hoover, Alabama 35244 See map on inside back cover

All facilities are handicap accessible.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Early Bird – last day for discount ................................. March 1, 2014 Regular price registration begins ................................. March 2, 2014 Registration Deadline .................................................. April 1, 2014 Quilt show entry form deadline ................................... May 1, 2014 Quilt show entries (delivery by mail) deadline ............ May 30, 2014 Quilt show entries (delivery in person) ....................... May 31, 2014 Symposium and Quilt Show ......................................... June 5-7, 2014 Quilt show entry pick-up (in person) ........................... June 7, 2014

Cover photo © Meg McKinney

Birmingham, Alabama

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Symposium Schedule ................................... page 1 Quilt Show information ................................ pages 3 - 5 Registration Information .............................. page 6 Class Schedule .............................................. page 8 Quilt Show entry form .................................. page 10 Symposium Registration form ...................... pages 11-12 Mary Stori classes ......................................... page 13 Judy Simmons classes .................................... page 15 Nancy Mahoney classes ............................... page 16 Karen Combs classes .................................... page 17 Sharon Schamber classes .............................. page 18 Barbara Vlack classes ................................... page 19 Quilts of Valor special exhibit ........................ page 21

SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014

FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014

*Quilt Show and Merchants Mall - $8 for 3-day unlimited access

8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration/Information booth open for Thursday workshop students ONLY

9:00 am – 4:30 pm Classes (check your schedule for location)

12:00 noon – 1:30 pm Lunch

1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Registration / Information Booth open

1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Quilt Show* and Merchants Mall open

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Ceremonies – Meet the Teachers and Book Signing

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration / Information Booth open

9:00 am – 4:30 pm Classes (check your schedule for location)

12:00 noon – 1:30 pm Lunch (check your schedule for time)

8:00 am – 7:00 pm Quilt Show* and Merchants Mall open

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration / Information Booth open

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Quilt Show* and Merchants Mall open

9:00 am – 4:30 pm Classes (check your schedule for location)

12:00 noon – 1:30 pm Lunch

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Pick up Quilts

5:00 pm Viewer’s Choice Awards; Drawings

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LODGING NEARBY Embassy Suites, 2960 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, 205-985-9994 Marriott Residence Inn, 2725 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, 205-733-1655 Holiday Inn, 2901 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, 205 – 682-2901 Hyatt Place, 2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, 205-988-8444 There are many hotels nearby; this is just a partial list. Some may offer a sym-posium discount; check the Alabama Quilts website for additional information.

MEALS Boxed lunches including a drink will be available for pre-purchase at time of registration. Order online under EXTRAS, or for mail-in registration, indicate the days you wish to purchase these lunches. Cost is $12.00 per meal. You are responsible for your own breakfast and dinner arrangements. Most hotels provide a continental breakfast for their guests. Please check with your hotel.

There are several fast-food restaurants and local restaurants on Highway 150, Highway 31, and in Hoover if you choose this option for lunch and/or dinner.

T-SHIRTS, TOTE BAGS, TUMBLERS AND PINS We are excited to offer the 2014 Commemorative pins, Tervis tumblers, tote bags and t-shirts that feature the “Alabama Quilts” logo. Pre-order your items on the registration form and pick up when you check in.

WEATHER June in Alabama can be hot and humid, possibly rainy. You'll adjust to the cli-mate best if you wear lightweight, cool clothing. Classrooms may be cool, so pack a light jacket or sweater just in case.

NO SMOKING OR PERSONAL FRAGRANCES There is a NO SMOKING policy in effect for all buildings and grounds. Also, many QSAI participants are allergic to colognes, perfumes and scented soaps. Please leave your fragrances at home and pack extra fabric instead!

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THE QUILT SHOW ENTRY RULES FOR QUILTS AND WEARABLE ART The quilt show registration committee and/or judge reserve the right to re-categorize any entry, or to divide or combine categories based on number of entries.

Entry is open to any Alabama resident or anyone who is registered to participate in Quilt Symposium, 2014. Membership in a guild or quilting organization is not required.

Person entering the quilt must also be one of the makers. Wearables and accessories must be made by entrant only.

Entries must have been completed on or after January 1st, 2009 and may not have been shown in a previous QSAI show.

Deadline for receipt of quilt show entry form is May 1st, 2014.

A maximum of 1 quilt per category may be entered by each registrant. Two items may be entered into the Wearable Art category.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUILTS AND WEARABLES: Each quilt entry must have a label attached to the back of the quilt,

lower right or left corner. Label must contain the name of the regis-trant, phone number and quilt name. The label should be covered with fabric or masking tape so that the name of the registrant is not readable during judging.

A separate entry form must accompany each quilt or wearable. Form and picture of item must be e-mailed or mailed to Ellen Anson at ad-dress on bottom of entry form.

Each quilt entry must be submitted in a separate cloth bag such as a pillowcase with the registrant’s name and phone number clearly and permanently marked on the cloth bag.

Each garment must arrive on a hanger covered with a hanging bag that is labeled with the registrant’s name and phone number. The entrant should mark all pieces of the entry and all support clothing as well as the hanger with name and phone number. Each accessory entry must be submitted in a separate cloth bag such as a pillowcase with the registrant’s name and phone number clearly and permanent-ly marked on the cloth bag.

Confirmation of registration and drop off/pick up information will be sent by e-mail or mailed to anyone providing a self-addressed stamped envelope with their registration.

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QUILT DELIVERIES PRIOR TO SYMPOSIUM Quilts can be dropped off in person on Saturday, May 31st, at locations

to be determined. Symposium will make every effort to arrange for locations that will be central to all entrants.

Mailed quilts must be received no earlier than May 15th, 2014, and no later than May 30th. Mail quilts to: Lura Campbell, 8350 Highway 13, Helena, Alabama 35080.

Please insure your entry adequately if mailing

To pack, place the cloth bag with quilt inside a plastic bag and ship in sturdy corrugated box. Include a copy of the quilt’s entry form to help the committee identify your entry.

Entrants will be given a confirmation number at time of drop-off (or by mail is quilt is sent by postal service). This receipt will be required to pick up items after the show.

If your entry should become unavailable for the show, contact Ellen Anson at eaquilts@charter.net as soon as possible.

QUILT PICK UP NO QUILTS WILL BE RETURNED BY MAIL.

All entries must be picked up on Saturday, June 7th, between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. outside the quilt show doors.

You MUST have your confirmation receipt to pick up your entry. If you are unable to up your entry, you may give your receipt to a friend who agrees to pick it up for you.

QUILT SHOW TERMS, TECHNIQUES, AND CLARIFICATIONS Size:

Large – perimeter is greater than 280”

Medium – Perimeter is between 160” and 280”

Small – Perimeter is less than 160”

Technique:

Pieced – quilt is completely pieced, no part is appliqued

Applique/Mixed: Quilt is appliqued or a combination of applique and piecing (any applique is present).

Quilting Machine:

Short-Arm/long-arm refers to any machine that is mounted on a frame in which the quilting is done by moving the machine across the quilt

Domestic refers to any machine that is stationary and the quilt must be moved around in order to achieve the quilting. This would include the Sweet 16.

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QUILT SHOW CATEGORIES Group: More than two makers

1. Group, any size or construction.

Two People: Two people participated in the making of this quilt

2. Two People, Extra Large, Pieced 3. Two People, Large, Pieced, 4. Two People, Large, Applique/Mixed 5. Two People, Medium, Pieced 6. Two People, Medium, Applique /Mixed

One Maker: Only one person assembled and quilted, start to finish

7. One Maker, Large, Pieced 8. One Maker, Large, Applique/Mixed 9. One Maker, Medium, Pieced 10. One Maker, Medium, Applique/Mixed

Small: One or more makers, perimeter is less than 160”

11. Small, Pieced 12. Small, Applique/Mixed 13. Innovative/Other (any size or technique) 14. Wearable: Garment/Accessory (any technique)

QUILT SHOW RIBBONS 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention awarded at Judge’s discretion Best of Show Best Hand Quilting Best Machine Quilting, Domestic Best Machine Quilting, Short-arm/long-arm Judge’s Choice Viewer’s Choice, Quilt Viewer’s Choice, Wearable Art

QUILT SHOW QUESTIONS? Contact Ellen Anson – Quilt Show Chairperson at eaquilts@charter.net

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CLASSES REGISTRATION FEES Students may register for as many classes as they wish to take.

INDIVIDUAL CLASSES: 3 hour class = $45.00 Early bird discount = $40 through March 1 6 hour class = $85.00 Early bird discount = $80 through March 1

REGISTRATION PROCESS ONLINE (Preferred method) Online registration at www.alabamaquilts.com is highly encouraged. When you register online, you will know immediately whether your class of choice is avail-able or closed and you will receive an automated email confirming your order. A final confirmation email will be sent when your payment is fully processed through PayPal. Online orders are processed via Paypal ONLY. You have the option to pay with a credit card during the Paypal checkout process. We cannot take phone orders.

MAIL-IN ($5 additional fee) If you cannot register online, please mail your completed registration form and a check, made out to QSAI, for the total amount due (Note: $5 fee is added for mail-in registration) and mail it to:

QSAI, c/o Nancy Poorbaugh, 612 Stoneybrooke Way, Montgomery, AL 36117. Email for registrar is registration@alabamaquilts.com.

If mailing in your registration, the form in the center of this booklet should be completed, copied for your records, and received by April 1, 2014 by the regis-trar. Be sure to print legibly and complete each section of the form.

Classes will be filled based on availability when we process the mail-in order. There is no guarantee that your selected class will be available. Be sure to indi-cate alternate class selections on the order form. We will do our best to accom-modate you. Registration confirmation will be sent to you either by mail or email (as specified on the registration form) once processed.

CLASS REGISTRAR: Nancy Poorbaugh, 612 Stoneybrooke Way, Montgomery, AL 36117

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CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND POLICY After registration, refunds will be made as follows:

If we are notified of your cancellation before April 1, 2014, a $45 fee will be withheld.

If we are notified on or after April 1 but no later than Apr 30, 2014, 50% fee will be withheld.

On or after May 1, 2014, there will be no refund.

If a class is cancelled for any reason we will make every effort to communicate with registered students as quickly as possible regarding alternative classes or other adjustments. QSAI has no control over weather, acts of God, airline schedules, or emergency situations.

CLASS INFORMATION: SUPPLIES, KITS, AND PRE-CLASS PREP Individual class information, supply lists and pre-class preparation instructions are included in the downloadable Supply List for each class.

Supply List: Please review the supply list carefully as it may include a request for you to bring basic sewing supplies. Don’t forget to add these to your list. If your class requires a sewing machine be sure to review Sewing Machine Re-quirements.

Kits: You will notice that some of the classes have required KITS. Kit fees are payable to the teacher during the class. Pre-Work: Some classes require pre-classroom preparation - cutting/sewing. Be sure to check your Supply List for instruction.

Basic Sewing Supplies: Fabric scissors, small scissors or thread snips, paper scis-sors, straight pins, pencil, marking pen or pencil, seam ripper, thimble, assort-ment of hand sewing needles, good quality thread in a neutral color (for piec-ing), extra sewing machine needles, extension cords, power strip, light or lamp, and a seat cushion if desired.

Sewing Machine Requirements: If you are taking a machine class, bring your machine in good working order (no embroidery units) along with any spare belts, needles, bobbins, feet or light bulbs you may require. You must be famil-iar with your machine. Bring your machine’s instruction manual, foot pedal, and power cord.

Additional Info: Only painter’s tape may be used to attach design walls to class-room walls. Classrooms will have regular tables and chairs, not desks. Where teacher has requested, ample ironing and cutting stations will be provided. Please DO NOT bring a large iron to class.

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CLASS SCHEDULE

All full-day classes break for lunch between noon and 1:30

Thursday Friday Saturday

Mary Stori

www.marystori.com

MS1a – Unique Beading Tricks

9:00 – 12:00 MS2 – Bead

Embellished Wool Collage

9:00 – 4:30

MS3 – What Goes Around

9:00 – 4:30

MS1b – The Bright Side:

Beaded Edging & Binding

Techniques

1:30 – 4:30

Judy Simmons

judysimmonsfiberart.com

JS1a – Intro to Machine

Needlelace

9:00 – 12:00

JS2 – Birds, Butterflies & Bobbin Work

9:00 – 4:30

JS3 – Shaded Florals

9:00 – 4:30 JS1b – Cutwork Collage

1:30 – 4:30

Nancy Mahoney

www.nancymahoney.com

NM1 – Granny's Stars

9:00 – 4:30

NM2 – Round About

9:00 – 4:30

NM3 - Dot to Dot

9:00 – 4:30

Karen Combs

www.karencombs.com

KC1 – Patchwork Illusions

9:00 – 4:30

KC2 – Celtic Illusions

9:00 – 4:30

KC3 – More Patchwork

Illusions

9:00 – 4:30

Sharon Schamber

www.sharonschamber.com

SS1 – Domestic Quilting:

Beginning Stipple

9:00 – 4:30

SS2 – Piece-lique' Curved Piecing

9:00 – 4:30

SS3 – Domestic Quilting: Filling

the Spaces

9:00 – 4:30

Barbara Vlack

www.barbvlack.com

BV1a – Half Day Beginning Survey Course for EQ7

9:00 – 12:00 BV2 – We've Got 'Em Surrounded!

9:00 – 4:30

BV3 – Full Day Beginning Survey Course for EQ7

9:00 – 4:30 BV1b –

Customized Quilt Designing in EQ7

1:30 – 4:30

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Quilt Show

Entry Form

Symposium Class

Registration Form

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Copy this form as needed. Each quilt submitted must have its own separate entry form.

NOTE: A photograph of quilt must accompany this form. If you do not give an e-mail address, a self-addressed stamped envelope is required with entry.

Name ____________________________________________________________________________

Guild Affiliation (if applicable) ________________________________________________________

Phone ( ) ________________________ E-Mail ______________________________________

Street Address ____________________________________________________________________

City & State __________________________________________ Zip _________________________

Title of Quilt: _____________________________________________________________________

Quilt Size: Width________ Length______ Perimeter________________

Quilting Technique: Hand ______ Domestic Machine ________ Short arm/long arm ____

Please check the appropriate category for your entry.

Names of all persons involved in the making of quilt: _____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Source of Design: Original Other (specify) _________________________________________

Brief description for show booklet (50 words or less, use back if necessary) ___________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

RELEASE STATEMENT: I understand that I cannot hold QSAI, Alabama Quilts, the Symposium Board, any of the associated guilds, Hoover City Schools, the quilt show committee, or any other individual responsible for the theft, loss or damage to my show entry. I understand that my signature gives QSAI/Quilt Symposium of Alabama the right to use a photo of my quilt for promotion of QSAI/Quilt Symposium of Alabama, including but not limited to print or electronic material, internet, website, and/or a CD-ROM of the show.

Signature ______________________________________ Date _____________________

E-mail completed form and digital photo to eaquilts@charter.net OR mail this completed form with photo and self-addressed stamped envelope (if no e-mail address) to:

Ellen Anson, 901 Teaberry Lane, Hoover, Alabama 35244

1. Group 8.One Maker, Large, Applique/Mixed

2.Two People, Extra Large, Pieced 9.One Maker, Medium, Pieced

3.Two People, Large, Pieced 10.One Maker, Medium, Applique/ Mixed

4.Two People, Large, Applique/Mixed 11.Small, Pieced

5.Two People, Medium, Pieced 12. Small, Applique/Mixed

6.Two People, Medium, Applique/Mixed 13. Innovative/Other

7.One Maker, Large, Pieced 14.Wearable Garment/Accessory

Symposium 2014 Quilt Show Entry Form • Entry Deadline: May 1st, 2014

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QSAI 2014 • Mail-In Registration Form

ONLINE registration at www.alabamaquilts.com is highly encouraged! When you register online, you will know immediately if your class choice is available.

MAIL-IN ($5 additional fee) If you cannot register online, complete this form and follow the instructions for submission. (Note: $5 fee is added for mail-in registration). Be sure to include alternate class selections. Confirmation will be sent to you once processed.

Please print clearly & complete both sides of form:

Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Phone ( ) _______________ E-Mail ______________________________________________

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________

City & State __________________________________________ Zip _________________________

CLASSES Early

Bird

Price

March 2 Qty Amt

3-hour Class $40 $45

6-hour Class $80 $85

EXTRAS

Box Lunch Thurs _____ Fri_____ Sat_____ $12 ea

Commemorative T-shirt (circle size): M L XL $18 each XXL $20 each

$18 $20

Commemorative Tote Bag $17

Value Package: Tshirt (circle size) and Tote Bag M L XL $30 each XXL $32 each

$30 $32

Tervis Tumbler $20

Commemorative Symposium Pin $5

Unlimited Quilt Show/Merchants Mall Admission $8

Mail-in registration fee $5.00

TOTAL

DEADLINE for registration: April 1, 2014 Early Bird Discounts end March 1

Please complete both sides of this form. Mail form with your check payable to

“QSAI 2014” to Nancy Poorbaugh, 612 Stoneybrooke Way, Montgomery, AL 36117

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Class Selections

Please see page 8 of this booklet for exact times of classes.

(If you have one class you want above all others, please circle it.)

Please use code listed to the left of class description

(i.e. BV1a, MS2, NM3) to list choice of classes.

Class Thursday

AM Thursday

PM

Thursday

all day Friday

all day Saturday

all day

1st choice

2nd choice

3rd choice

Mail form with your check payable to “QSAI 2014” to: Nancy Poorbaugh, 612 Stoneybrooke Way, Montgomery, AL 36117

Class Cancellation Policy: Cancellation before April 1, 2014 - All but $45.00 will be returned

Cancellation from April 1 to April 30, 2014 - 50% of fee will be refunded

Cancellation on or after May 1, 2014 - No refund will be given.

If a class is cancelled for any reason we will make every effort to communicate with registered stu-dents as quickly as possible regarding alternative classes or other adjustments. QSAI has no control over weather, acts of God, airline schedules, or emergency situations.

Indemnification: To the maximum extent of the law, your attendance and participation, including that of children and minors accompanying you in any Quilt Symposium of Alabama, Inc. (QSAI) classes, lectures, or events, paid or not, is conditioned on your agreement to hereby indemnify QSAI, its volunteers and contractors from, and never to make any claim for injury, loss or damage to you or your children and minors accompanying you against QSAI, its volunteers and contractors caused by its very first negligence, strict liability, or for any other reason.

I agree to the above cancellation policy and indemnification

Signature ____________________________________________ Date ______________________ Please let us know how you heard about our Symposium _____________________________

In Case of Emergency...

Emergency Contact _________________________________________________________________

Phone (home) _________________________________ (cell) ______________________________

Relationship _______________________________________________________________________

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MARY STORI www.marystori.com

Mary is an internationally recognized quiltmaker, fashion designer, instructor, lecturer, and quilt show judge who has authored a cookbook, six quilt books and a DVD, "Mary Stori Teaches You Beading On Fabric". Her newest book is "Embellishing With Felted Wool". Mary was named 2004 Teacher of the Year by the Professional Quilter.

She has written extensively and had work appear in scores of quilt magazines and publications. Her award winning work has been widely exhibited both nationally and internationally. She's ap-peared on HGTV's "Simply Quilts" and "Sew Per-fect" several times. An entire episode of Fons & Porter's "Love of Quilting" featured her beaded quilts. She designed the Mary Stori Collection for Kona Bay Fabrics, and her own line of stencils for Quilting Creations.

Her work is often humorous, generously embellished, and displays fine hand quilting. She loves the challenge of creating one-of-a kind quilts and fashions. Traveling world-wide to present lectures and workshops keeps her motivated!

MS1A: UNIQUE BEADING TRICKS (AN INTRODUCTORY BEADING CLASS) Thursday June 5, 2014 9:00-Noon

Students make a reference sampler as they learn easy fundamental beading techniques including the basic bead stitch, straight and curve line beading, scatter stitching, and the lazy stitch. We’ll also learn to attach beads, charms, buttons, trinkets, & unusual objects to quilts and garments. Mary offers an in-depth discussion about beads; the care, storage, equipment needs, and stabilizing methods for your quilt or garment projects. Eliminate sagging beads and untidy looking threads on your embellishments! Class features live video projection, every stu-dent has a front row seat.

Handwork - NO beading experience necessary.

Kit fee required - $5.00 (contains beads, embellishment items, & beading thread).

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MS1B: THE BRIGHT SIDE: BEADED EDGING & BINDING TECHNIQUES Thursday June 5, 2014 1:30-4:30

Learn creative edging techniques to decorate quilt bindings, borders, blocks or outline appliqué motifs with beads in this three hour class. Students make one reference sampler of innovative and easy techniques as they explore the possibili-ties. These bead accents will provide a gently framed or highly dramatic effect to quilts of all construction styles. The tech-niques can also be applied as a decorative border or edging on curtains, tablecloths, napkins, be linens or pillows. Once you recognize the fabulous impact these methods achieve, your existing and in-progress project will surely tempt you. This class features live video projection, every student has a front row seat.

Kit fee required $6 (Contains the beads and beading thread)

Optional kit fee for "mock quilt" $6.

MS2: BEAD EMBELLISHED WOOL COLLAGE Friday June 6, 2014 9:00-4:30

Mary has updated the mid-19th century penny-rug style of embroidered wool appliqué with a new look. Discover the visual warmth of wool, the appeal of embroidery, the charm of buttons, and the pizzaz of beads through a comprehensive visual discussion covering numerous construction approaches and edging treatments. Students learn ‘bead appliqué’ techniques as they collage a tra-ditional, folk art, or contemporary wall quilt or table topper. Using the less costly, readily available, wool blend felt (or 100% felted wool). Work by hand, machine, or a combina-tion...it’s your choice. Recreate one of Mary’s samples or let her help you design your own.

Handwork - machines optional but welcome, all skill levels, no beading experience need-ed.

MS3: WHAT GOES AROUND Saturday June 7, 2014 9-4:30

Here’s your chance to learn how to attach shisha mirrors, paillettes, cabochons, or other stones to your projects with beads. Students will make a small scissors sheath featuring flat, colorful mirrors using the even count peyote stitch to surround the edges of these circles. You’ll also learn the bead embroidery stitch and a clever edging treatment to complete the project in class.

Handwork - no beading experience is necessary

Kit fee required - $15.00 (contains everything you need: precut fab-ric, stabilizer, beads, mirrors, needle, & beading thread).

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JUDY SIMMONS www.judysimmonsfiberart.com

Judy always had the desire to create and was blessed to be surrounded by people who fostered her creative outlets. She loved fabric and this love led to a degree in Home Eco-nomics and a career in teaching.

Over the years, Judy's artistic journey has led her from seamstress to teacher to fiber artist. Her work has been exhibited on national and international levels, featured in books and magazines and held in public and private collec-tions. She is also the author of two books. Judy is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, Studio Art Quilt Association - professional member and PTA - Professional Textile Artists.

JS1A: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE NEEDLELACE Thursday June 5, 2014 9:00-Noon

Students will be introduced to the free motion technique of machine needlelace, making samples of lace in an ap-plique, lace without an applique, overlays and dimensional wired lace petals and butterflies.

JS1B: CUTWORK COLLAGE Thursday June 5, 2014 1:30-4:30

Shorter version of full day workshop, working with fun novelty prints, cut apart and rearranged on backing fabric, students will create a piece consisting of collaged fabric appliques. This technique uses water soluble stabilizer and decorative threads.

JS2: BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES & BOBBIN WORK Friday June 6, 2014 9:00-4:30

Students will start a small piece of either birds or butterflies while learning bobbin work tech-niques. Working with fusible web and a simple machine applique stitch along with bobbin tech-niques such as bobbin stumpwork, bobbin stip-pling, curls and bobbin beading to complete the piece.

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JS3: SHADED FLORALS Saturday June 7, 2014 9:00-4:30

Students will create a beautiful floral piece using values of one color in prints and solids, paint sticks and decorative threads. Paintstiks and stencils will provide the shading, decorative threads add the finishing touch.

NANCY MAHONEY

www.nancymahoney.com

Author, teacher and fabric designer Nancy Mahoney has enjoyed making quilts for over twenty-five years, during which time an im-pressive range of her beautiful quilts have been featured in many books and in over 100 national and international quilt magazines, with more books and patterns always in the works. She has, also, created over 90 quilt patterns for a number of fabric manufacturers. Nancy has designed many fabric collections for P&B Textiles and is working on her next fabric collection.

NM1: GRANNY’S STARS Thursday June 5, 2014 9:00-4:30

Star blocks, simple applique’ and yo-yo flowers make this tra-ditional looking quilt a real beauty. Students will learn how to make the big block stars using Nancy’s quick and easy piecing techniques. Fusible applique’ techniques and tips for making perfect yo-yo flowers are included in the class. If reproduction prints aren’t for you, batik prints on a dark background would make a spectacular, eye-catching quilt. Shown on the cover of Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting magazine, July/August 2009. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 76”x94”.

NM2: ROUND ABOUT Friday June 6, 2014 9:00-4:30

This fun quilt is easier to make than it looks. Class time be-gins with tips for sewing accurate patchwork blocks using strip piecing techniques. Then we’ll shift our focus to easy invisible machine applique’ techniques. Discover how sur-prisingly simple it is to sew perfect curves using turned-edge

applique’ techniques. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 64”x64”. Quilt shown in Fons & Porter’s Easy Scrap Quilts, Fall 2011.

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NM3: DOT TO DOT Saturday June 7, 2014 9:00-4:30

This charming little quilt is one of Nancy’s most popular designs. Class time begins with using strip piecing techniques to make the patchwork blocks. Then we’ll shift our focus to easy invisible machine applique’ techniques. You’ll receive tips for sewing accurate patchwork and all aspects of invisible machine appli-que’. Learn how to use your sewing machine to achieve finished appliques that look hand stitched. Pattern included for each student. Finished size: 59”x59”.

KAREN COMBS www.karencombs.com

A native of Michigan, Karen Combs began quilting in 1973 while still in high school. She has a degree in library science and has worked at many state, city and school libraries before finding her calling as a professional quilting instructor, writer and de-signer.

Her quilts are known for taking a traditional pattern and giving it her own unique "twist." Karen is intrigued with quilts of illu-sions and has been designing quilts with a 3-D look for several years.

Karen is the author of Optical Illusions for Quilters (AQS), Combing Through Your Scraps (AQS), Floral Illusions (AQS) , 3 Quilters Celebrate the 4 Seasons (AQS) & 3-D Fun with Pandora’s Box, co-authored with Sharlene Jorgenson of Quilting from the Heartland. Her newest book is Celtic Pieced Illusions (AQS).

KC1 PATCHWORK ILLUSIONS Thursday June 5, 2014 9:00-4:30

Visual depth has fascinated artists for centuries, Karen has developed a quick and easy rotary technique that allows you to make quilts with a 3-D look. In the class, you will learn how to create quilts shown in Gallery 3.

Frankly, this is Karen's favorite class because it is so easy to create truly amazing quilts of illusion. Let Ka-ren share her secrets, so you may become a master of illusion!

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KC2 CELTIC ILLUSIONS Friday June 6, 2014 9:00-4:30

Karen has developed a truly magical way to create pieced Celtic quilt. This is one of Karen’s favorite clas-ses because it is so easy to create amazing Celtic Quilts. Let Karen share her secrets, so you can quickly and easily create unlimited pieced Celtic quilts. Based on Karen's newest book, Celtic Pieced Illusions.

KC3: MORE PATCHWORK ILLUSIONS Saturday June 7, 2014 9:00-4:30

Learn all the tricks and tips to creating 3-D patchwork blocks. You will also learn how to use color to enhance the 3-D effect and how to use different settings to create amazing quilts of illusion!

SHARON SCHAMBER www.sharonschamber.com

I will let my quilts speak for me. Be sure to check out the GALLERY. I started my quilting just like most of you - buying the wrong fabric, using the wrong batting, and using the wrong needles. With time, I learned to use what really works for me, even though the product might not be known as the "right" one. However, I do not, under any cir-cumstances, compromise my standards. I had to

learn what a scant quarter and a fat quarter were. Translating all those unusual terms that we use, so casually, was the next step. The first year was just a spin of learning and creating a base for future quilts. For a novice, the learning curve is quite steep. I remem-ber my grandmother quilting back in the `60s, but everything was so different when compared to today. I hope that the quilt world will be just as different for my grandchil-dren. When I first began I had no idea that quilts were being machine quilted. I remem-ber only that quilts were all hand-pieced and hand-quilted. I remember my Grandma Larsen counting the stitches per inch and ranting about being inconsistent, so that is where I went. I set out to find how many stitches per inch I needed to make my quilts "right." I asked the wrong person, and she told me that it was just rude to ask. This was the first indication that I needed to be a teacher.

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SS1: DOMESTIC QUILTING: BEGINNING STIPPLE Thursday June 5, 2014 9:00-4:30

Learn stippling techniques from this master quilter.

SS2: PIEC-LIQUE’ CURVED PIECING Friday June 6, 2014 9:00-4:30

Curved seams have always been used in quilting. Until now, they have been for the most advanced quilter. This class teach-es you an easy and accurate way of sewing curved seams using this very contemporary design to explore the technique.

SS3: DOMESTIC: FILLING THE SPACES Saturday June 7, 2014 9:00-4:30

This domestic quilting class goes over the basic shapes of quilting and how those shapes are used to fill the spaces in your quilt. You will learn how to proportion-ally fit designs in different shaped areas. Sharon also goes over the basics of free motion feathers and many other motifs.

BARBARA VLACK www.barbvlack.com

Barb Vlack has turned a passion for

quiltmaking into a second career. She

has become internationally known for her work with The

Electric Quilt Company through the Internet and her trav-

els. The Electric Quilt Company has published three books

written by Barb to supplement their manuals. She contrib-

utes regularly for tech support with designing quilts on the

EQ website and is the creative leader of clubEQ, a monthly challenge corner on the EQ

website. She contributed a chapter about foundation piecing with freezer paper to Jane

Hall’s book, The Experts’ Guide to Foundation Piecing (C&T, 2006). In 2008 she was one

of the winners of the block design contest for Sharon Pederson's Rose of Sharon Block

Book. She is a free-lance educator specializing in EQ7, border designing, freezer paper

foundation piecing, and vintage quilts from the 1930s. Her skills with drafting as well as

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creative design have served her well as she offers volumes of tips and tricks from her quilt making experience. She has taught for many years at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, the AQS show in Paducah, the NQA annual show, the North Carolina Quilt Sym-posium, the Minnesota Quilters Annual Show, as well as other national show venues.

BV1A – HALF DAY BEGINNING SURVEY COURSE FOR EQ7 – 3 HOURS Thursday June 5, 2014 9:00-12:00

In this EQ7 introduction, learn to use the block library, set blocks into quilt layouts, add borders, color blocks on the quilt, and print patterns. This is a computer hands-on class and EQ7 must be load-ed on laptops prior to class. Students must be familiar with using their own laptops. There will be no instruction or tech support for the use of laptops/computers. Skill level: Open to EQ7 owners with little or no prior EQ7 knowledge or experience.

BV1B CUSTOMIZED QUILT DESIGNING IN EQ7 Thursday June 5, 2014 1:30-4:30

Custom Set is the least structured quilt layout format in EQ7. It allows you to set blocks of different sizes for freeform quilt designing. Learn tips and tricks to use the tools of this quilt layout worktable to set blocks of various sizes, skew blocks, create borders that give an irregular edge to the quilt, and resize the quilt. Skill level: advanced EQ7 or EQ6 user who is confident in using the program, and has designed quilts and printed patterns from either EQ6 or EQ7. This is a computer hands-on class and EQ7 must be loaded on laptops prior to class. Students must be familiar with using their own laptops. There will be no instruction or tech support for the use of laptops/computers.

BV2: WE’VE GOT ’EM SURROUNDED! Friday June 6, 2014 9:00-4:30

Explore possibilities for single or multiple border quilts. Learn to measure, design and draft pieced and appliquéd borders to fit your quilts. Four different categories of borders will be presented, including triangles, traditional blocks, vining, and swags. This is a drafting workshop -- no sewing machine is required, though Barb will demonstrate freezer paper foun-dation piecing for a triangle border. We are not producing a

project here. Skill level: Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience with quilt-making. This is not a class for beginners.

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BV3: BEGINNING SURVEY COURSE FOR ELECTRIC QUILT 7 – 6 HOURS Saturday June 7, 2014 9:00-4:30

In this EQ7 introduction, learn to use the block library, set blocks into quilt layouts, add borders, color blocks on the quilt, and print patterns. This is a computer hands-on class and EQ7 must be loaded on laptops prior to class. Stu-dents must be familiar with using their own laptops. There will be no instruction or tech support for the use of lap-tops/computers. Skill level: open to EQ7 owners with little or no prior EQ7 knowledge or experience.

QUILTS OF VALOR SPECIAL EXHIBIT The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover ALL combat service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. QOV’s are stitched with love, prayers and healing thoughts. Combat troops who have been wounded or touched by war are awarded this tangible token of appreciation that unequivocally says, “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor.”

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From Montgomery

From Tuscaloosa Exit 10

6055 Fleming Pkwy

Hoover, AL

From Atlanta From Birmingham

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459

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North

459

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John Hawkins Parkway

Lakeshore Drive

Stadium Trace Parkway

DIRECTIONS TO QUILT SYMPOSIUM OF ALABAMA 2014

Bumpus Middle School

6055 Fleming (or Flemming) Parkway

Hoover, Alabama 35244

From Atlanta to I-459: Take I-20 W to I-459 S, EXIT 136 toward Montgomery/Tuscaloosa. From Huntsville to I-459: Take I-65 S to I-459 S, EXIT 250 toward Montgomery/Tuscaloosa. From Tuscaloosa to I-459: Take I-20 E / I-59 N toward Birmingham to I-459 N, EXIT 106 toward Gadsden/Atlanta. From Montgomery to I-459: Take I-65 N to I-459 S, EXIT 250 toward Montgomery/Tuscaloosa. Once on I-459 - Take the AL-150, EXIT 10, toward Hoover, Turn left onto AL-150 (John Hawkins Pkwy)., go 0.4 Mi, turn right onto Stadium Trace Pkwy, go 1.6 Mi, turn left onto Fleming Pkwy. Go 0.3 Mi to 6055 Fleming Pkwy. on right. NOTE: Some GPS services and web-based maps list the street name as Flem-ing; some list it as Flemming. You may need to enter alternate spellings to get the desired result.