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Carmen Geddes
Eagle Mountain, UT
104-W
I Can't Believe it's
Machine Appliqué |
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131-W
Heirloom Postage Stamp |
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204-T
I Can't Believe it's
Machine Appliqué |
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219-T
Over the Edge Binding |
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303-F
Family Tree Machine
Appliqué |
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403-S
Family Tree Machine
Appliqué |
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Carmen Geddes brings her love of quilting and people together for a fun day of learning. Students enjoy her friendly low-key approach and her great techniques!
She was named HMQS Teacher of the Year 2013. She has taught at many quilt shows around the country and specializes in quilt technique classes and retreats.
She resides in Eagle Mountain, Utah. She has developed the Tensisters Piping Tool and the Tensisters Easy Piecing Grid.
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Carmen's Classes at HMQS
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I Can't Believe it's Machine Appliqué
Wed. May 6, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 104-W | $65.00
Level: Beginning, Hands-On | Category: Appliqué
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Enjoy beautiful, instant success in appliqué that will look hand done! If you have ever been overwhelmed by an appliqué project or have always wanted to try but were not quite sure about the handwork, then this class is for you. In this class you will create a beautiful 18" block. You will be so hooked on this technique you will want to create enough for a whole quilt!
Kit includes: Appliqué Pattern and Layout, Handout, Tear and Wash Stabilizer, Glue Bottle with Fine Metal Tip, Elmer's school glue sticks, wooden cuticle sticks.
Student supply list: Basic sewing supplies,1/2 yard or one fat quarter of light colored cotton for background, Selection of small pieces(fat quarters work well) of assorted fabrics for appliqué. The sample we will work on will be a floral motif-so choose colors for the main flower, stems, leaves, etc. Small travel iron if you own one (there will be some irons to share). Small ironing surface-you will want one close to your machine (there will be a few to share or purchase). Marking pencil or pen (air or water-soluble works great), Regular Pencil for Tracing, Sewing thread to match background fabric, Clear Monifiliment, Thread-Sulky or Superior are my favorites. |
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Irish Nights
Wed. May 6, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 119-W | $80.00
Level: Beginning, Hands-On | Category: Piecing
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Piece this Star Studded quilt with ease! Perfect intersections, very little pinning, and SUPER FUN to make! Use Tensisters Handicraft Easy Piecing Grid foundation printed interfacing to make your masterpiece. Learn to create endless layouts for a beautiful heirloom quilt! Imagine NO ‘dog ears’, NO segmenting seams, just stable, flat, square quilts every time!
Kit includes: Instruction handout, Tensisters Handicraft Easy Piecing Grid for a 52" X 52" quilt (BEFORE BORDERS). More printed interfacing available for purchase.
Student supply list: Basic sewing supplies, sewing thread, scissors, travel size iron, small ironing surface (there will be a few irons and pressing mats to share).
Fabric (You Bring): TWO - 1/8 yard or fat quarter of SIX fabrics for Stars Dark Chain: 5/8 yard Light Chain 1 1/4 yard Background. 1 1/2 yard Border 1, 1/4 yard Border 2 1/2 yard. |
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Heirloom Postage Stamp
Wed. May 6, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 131-W | $90.00
Level: Beginning, Hands-On | Category: Piecing
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Piece this CLASSIC, VINTAGE quilt top with ease! Perfect intersections, stable, flat blocks and SUPER FUN to make! Amazing 1" FINISHED SQUARES! You will learn traditional foundation piecing techniques using engineered, printed interfacing to make your masterpiece (49" X 67" before borders). Learn to create endless layouts for a beautiful heirloom quilt!
Kit includes: Pattern, Instruction handout, Eight Panels of Tensisters Handicraft Easy Piecing Grid for a lap/twin size quilt. More printed interfacing panels available for purchase.
Student supply list: Fabric: 1/2 yard each of six fabrics or scraps to equal yardage. 1/2 yard of CHAIN fabric. (Border yardage will be discussed in class) |
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I Can't Believe it's Machine Appliqué
Thurs. May 7, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 204-T | $65.00
Level: Beginning, Hands-On | Category: Appliqué
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| For complete description see 104-W above |
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Over the Edge Binding
Thurs. May 7, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 219-T | $60.00
Level: Beginning, Hands-On | Category: Binding
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Ever been stumped on how to finish the quilt? Learn great binding tricks and techniques! Also, special touches like piping, prairie points and other trims. Try out the new Tensisters Piping Tool! The best part is-learn these techniques while creating a beautiful sewing machine mat! Make your bindings the perfect finish to all your quilting projects!
Kit includes: Pattern, Cording for Piping and Glue Stick.
Student supply list: Basic Sewing Supplies, Marking Pencil or Pen. Fabric: 1 yard of double sided, pre-quilted fabric. Two or three fat quarters for piping, binding and prairie points.
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Family Tree Machine Appliqué
Fri. May 8, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 303-F | $65.00
Level: Beginning, Hands-On | Category: Appliqué
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Enjoy beautiful, instant success in appliqué that will look hand done! If you have ever been overwhelmed by an appliqué project or have always wanted to try but were not quite sure about the handwork, then this class is for you! Create a beautiful wall hanging- but also learn this great technique! Appliqué can be fun with great results! There will also be ideas for personalizing your project.
Kit includes: Appliqué Patterns and Layout.
Handout: Tear and Wash Stabilizer, Glue Bottle with Fine Metal Tip, Elmer’s school glue sticks and wooden cuticle sticks.
Student supply list: Basic sewing supplies, Small travel iron if you own one (there will be some irons to share). Small ironing surface-you will want one close to your machine (there will be a few to share or purchase). Marking pencil or pen (air or water-soluble works great), #2 Pencil for Tracing, Sewing thread to match background fabric, Clear Monifiliment, Thread-Sulky or Superior are my favorites. Fabric- 5/8 yard of good muslin or light colored cotton for background. Selection of small pieces (fat quarters work well) of assorted fabrics for appliqué. The sample will be the Family Tree pictured above. You can choose any ‘season’ or color scheme. |
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Scalloped Edges
Fri. May 8, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 326-F | $20.00
Level: Beginning, Demo/Lecture | Category: Binding
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Take the math and mystery out of marking your quilt tops for Scalloped and Wavy Borders! Tips on how to Bind with ease. Learn easy, foolproof techniques and tips for success every time!
Kit includes: Step by Step Handout.
Student supply list: Note Pad, Pen or Pencil for note taking.
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Family Tree Machine Appliqué
Sat. May 9, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 403-S | $65.00
Level: Beginning, Hands-On | Category: Appliqué
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| For complete description see 303-F above |
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