Lectures/Workshops
**Cruise Along with Linda J. Hahn April 8th - 15th 2012 **
Linda's classes are fun and empowering. She takes what looks complicated and breaks it down into easy to understand and "do-able" steps.
Lectures
All lectures are 1 hour - 1 1/2 hours. I bring as many quilts as possible (depending on mode of travel) which can be passed around the room.
Don't Quit your Day Job....Yet!
Don’t let the title mislead you into thinking this presentation is just for those looking to make money from quilting. Have you ever wondered how a pattern gets from the design concept to your quilt studio; or the process involved with authoring a quilting book; or even perhaps what is it really like to own a quilt shop. Linda wears many hats in the quilt industry, and will share insight about many different areas with NO SUGAR COATING. If you’re looking for a program with different and interesting content, then this is the one for you!
Electric Quilt 101
In this presentation, you’ll learn the basics of designing, coloring and printing a quilt from the popular Electric Quilt software. We’ll cover settings, layouts, blocks, colorings, printing. You’ll have plenty to get you started enjoying all that this software has to offer.
Margarita Madness and other cool quilting techniques
Machine Quilting class without a machine is the best way to describe this presentation. After discussing different battings, needles, threads, gadgets and some simple techniques, attendees will draw along with Linda as she shows how to use simple shapes you already know (“c”, “v”, “e”, and “l”) to kick up your machine quilting. She will also show an easy way to audition quilting designs before putting needle to thread. Note: An
overhead projector and screen or blank wall is needed for this presentation. Handouts will be provided for you to copy for each attendee.
New York Beauty State of Mind
In this entertaining presentation, Linda discusses the inspiration behind the AQS Bestseller “New York Beauty Simplified”, the experience with the book writing and publishing process, as well as the “stories” behind each of the quilts and their makers in the book. Linda brings all or most of the quilts from the book.
Stashbashers
Quilters leave this lecture raring to go home and begin cutting into their precious stash! Linda shows many quilts made from the fabric from her stash - no additional purchase needed. She shows how to look at a piece of fabric and imagine the possibilities. Linda will also discuss a new way to look at quilt patterns so that you can use your stash instead of purchased yardage.
Workshops
Most of my workshops can be offered as full day or half day presentations in that they are technique oriented. You are welcome to request two half day workshops in place of a full day.
NEW OFFERING BEGINNING 2012
New York Beauty Diversified
Let’s KICK UP the New York Beauty block and make some dynamic, stunning projects. At the workshop, we will create at least one of each block from the selected quilt so that students can go home and complete the project.
New York Beauty Simplfied
Workshop from the AQS Best Seller book of the same name. Learn how to make spectacular NY Beauty blocks using just ONE PIN! Students will learn Linda’s technique and be able to choose the layout they wish to use. We’ll cover a really easy way to quickly paper piece the arcs (“crown”), as well as quilting options for the New York Beauty.
Bennington
Bermuda Sunrise - a StashBasher Project
Here’s another popular StashBasher workshop. This piece uses 72 pair (matching) of 6” squares.
Junk to Jems - a Stashbasher project!
Workshop from Linda’s best selling pattern of the same name. This quilt is a great project to learn how to USE IT UP, MAKE IT DO OR DO WITHOUT! J2J helps you use up what is currently in your stash (not necessarily scraps, but your stash. This can also be done using Jelly Rolls, Bali Pops or Tonga Treats.
NO MARK Celtic Interlaces
Students will learn a really quick method of creating celtic interlace knotwork that can be used in quilting and craft projects., without the frustration of having to mark (as is done in regular applique). Knots can be appliqued by hand or machine.
Woven in Stone
The power of illusion! Two simple blocks and some really quick piecing combine to make this a fun and easy quilt. Can be offered as a full day or half day workshop. This quilt was designed by Sarah Hahn, my 20 year old daughter.
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