Quilted Jacket Workshop with Dawn Bianco
Who: Dawn Bianco & the Pittsburgh MQG
What: In this 2 part workshop, you’ll learn to fit and create quilted panels (or use your own quilt/top) to make a jacket unique to you with several features and versions to choose from! The pattern includes 3 lengths, 2 different sleeves, and optional hood, closure or pockets.
Where: In person, at Holy Spirit Church at 608 Farragut Street, Millvale, PA
When: March 8th and March 15th, 2025 at 9 am - noon OR March 8th and March 15th, 2025 at 1 - 4 pm
How: $90 per member & $100 per non-member Register Here
Session 1: Session one would be determining the correct size of pattern, tracing off the pattern, layout and cutting out the coat. Sewing of the coat.
Session 2: We will be constructing the lining, sandwiching the lining and outer coat, quilting as desired (this can be done as homework). Create continuous binding, add desired closure, bind the edges.
(Elemental Coat pattern is included)
Building An Improv Toolbox With Sarah Goer
Building an Improv Toolbox (6-hour workshop)
In this fast-paced workshop, Sarah will teach a wide variety of improvisational piecing techniques. Discover how fun and easy it is to create these improv elements for use in your existing quilt projects, or as the start of a new project. Each prompt will be introduced and demonstrated; then time will be allowed for making one or more units with each technique. The workshop is packed full of tips and tricks and Sarah will discuss creating a composition with your finished blocks.
Details:
Who: PghMQG members can register for one of the 20 spots until September 1, 2023. At that point, we will open registration to non-members if any openings remain.
What: This 2-day Zoom workshop will teach you how to add to your improv skills.
When: This workshop is October 21, 2023 from 1-4pm EST and again on October 22, 2023 from 1-4pm
Where: Sarah will provide a Zoom link.
Why: This is our fall skill-building workshop!
How: A supply list will be emailed out to registrants.
Members can access the RSVP form through the members-only page. Click on the button labelled “Workshop Registration” to reserve a spot. Submitting your information commits you to payment. Registrations are non-refundable.
Bio
Sarah Goer is a former middle school math teacher turned quilt teacher who is primarily inspired by geometry and architecture and loves bold, vibrant, saturated color. Much of Sarah’s work is created from a perspective of “planned improv,” working from a set of rules she creates for herself. In workshops, Sarah guides students to learn a set of parameters for their quilt design and decide when to follow or break their rules. All Sarah’s classes are taught from a perspective of creativity and curiosity, encouraging students to take what she’s taught and feel free to put their own spin on it. You can find Sarah's work on her website at www.sarahgoerquilts.com.