The education of IHQ members is a significant element of our charter and mission. Classes provide new ideas and techniques. Member-taught courses will continue to be diverse and exciting. Particular emphasis will be given to the many requests for basic quilting classes. We will continue to present the design challenge, a unique display at our annual Quilt Faire.
Our Workshops teach new skills and create items for sale in our quilt faire boutique. We all work hard to create and donate practical and pretty handmade treasures. Members (new and seasoned alike) volunteer to lead the workshops, and participants are provided with a supply list of materials.
“Kits” are often provided to make the item, which can be taken home to finish.
A Few of the classes offered this year (2024):
- Stripology Class, Instructor Susan Flores
- Collage/Mosaic Class with Sue Duggins
- Barn Quilt Class, Instructor Anelie Belden
- Cobweb Class with Charlotte Beech
- 3-D Fabric Flowers, Instructor Marjan Kluepful
- Curved Piecing/Inset Circle Class with Nadine Bowlus
- Quilted Jacket Workshop by Diana Davis
- Cathedral Window Class with Carol Wychopen
- Stack & Whack Star with Linda VanBerckelaer
Quilt Camp offers another opportunity to learn quilting techniques and nurture new and continuing relationships. This activity is organized but not structured. Games, hikes, and shopping are alternatives to sewing/quilting. In the evenings, it is not unusual for a random poker game to start up.
Campers are encouraged to enjoy their time at camp however they want to.
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