Visit Bob's Donut Factory

Do you know how donuts are made?  I mean those special donuts we have come to know and love from Superior Threads.  I know I have a few either in my applique bag and next to my favorite chair.

How would you like to go on a tour and see where they wind and make the bobbins.  I don't know about you, but I love factory tours and learning how things are made.  We are in for a real treat in January when we tour Superior Threads Home office and warehouse.  You can get an advance look here by watching this video of Alex Anderson when she visited Superior Threads in June 2013 and got the grand tour.  This is the first of a series of videos Alex will be showing.

We have scheduled several times to see the warehouse in January during our Quilt St. George 2014 Retreat

 WATCH THE VIDEO NOW as Alex Anderson takes a tour of "Bob's Donut Factory".

Lecture on Birds and Blooms -- given by Sandra Starley

Lecture on Birds and Blooms --Applique Quilts from the 1830- 1930's given by Sandra Starley, Certified AQS Appraiser

Sandra will be sharing some of the most beautiful quilts of the 19th Centurywhich currently reside in her collection.  Besides being an appraiser she is an avid collecter of vintage quilts.   Red and green floral appliqué quilts, eagle quilts, baskets and birds, several flower quilts with birds and even one with birds, roosters and fish appliqués.  Come see some amazing early fabrics including an English toile printed in 1799 and pillar prints and chintz.  And there will also some striking star quilts and other treasures. You may want to bring a camera and writing materials for notes. The picture above is the "4 Eagle and Tulips Medallion Quilt, 1860s, Pennsylvania" below:   "1840s Applique Eagle and Stars Quilt" Below:   "Detail of Unusual Floral Wreath Medallion with Intricate Applique" Below:  "1860 Basket Quilt with Folk Art Appliques" Date: Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am Instructor: Sandra Starley AQS Certified Appraiser

Color Me Square by Ruth Billhimer

Twelve large 16” blocks are fun and easy to make with strip sets that will delight all skill levels. By combining a light and dark background and framing each square in bright colors makes a stunning quilt. The frames look great in batiks or hand dyed fabric.  Quilt size:  56” X 72”. Supply lists available on the website Cost: $ 30.00 Pattern Fee: $ 9.00 paid to teacher Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:30 am to 11:30 am Skill Level: All Skill Levels Instructor: Ruth Billhimer

Arizona Cactus Tabletopper taught by Kathi Carter

This is a great Judy Neimeyer pattern for all skill levels.  The techniques that will be covered are:  template layout, paper piecing, floating points, and curved piecing.  If you have been afraid of paper piecing - this is a great place to start! The class supply list is available on the website. Cost: $ 60.00 Kit fee of $ 65 and book/pattern fee of $24 to be purchased from teacher. Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:30 am to 4:30 pm  at the Abbey Inn and Convention Center, St. George, Utah  Skill Level: All Skill Levels Instructor: Kathi Carter www.quiltingbykathi.com

The Braided Irish Chain

We are so excited to have Melissa Corry coming to teach for us at Quilt St. George this year.  Her version of the Braided Irish chain is beautiful and fun to make.

The Braided Irish Chain adds beautiful flair to a traditional quilt.  With 6 size options there is sure to be a size that fits your needs.   Although it looks complex, the Braided Irish Chain is rather simple when broken down making it perfect for the beginner and expert alike.  So get ready for some strip piecing, chain stitching, and a great time in this class.

More details available on the website.  

Picture Piecing by our National Teacher Cynthia England

No - It's not traditional Applique nor is it paper piecing.

In these videos Cynthia actually brings you into her studio to see her techniques first hand.  Picture piecing is a new technique that Cynthia has had much success with and will be coming to share this technique with us.




 I have watched these twice now and even though I love applique, I am excited to try her new technique.  In this new YouTube video Cynthia shares her methods and techniques which are unique.  It takes you through the steps of fabric selection, cutting, ironing and stitching.  The demonstration is in 2 parts.  Part  1 is above and Part 2 is below.  The ice cream block she is constructing is a free pattern on her website.