INGRID WHITCHER

http://ingridwhitcher.com

I am a quilter. I love quilting and wish that I could do it full time. It satisfies a

creative need for me. It is also the best way for me to relax. I have meet some of

the neatest people and have discovered that quilters have a language all their own

and communicate thru the quilts they make and love. I have been quilting since

1998 and feel that I have just scratched the surface on what there is to learn and

try.

I love trying new things. In fact in this last year, I have made myself step out of my

box to try new things. Wow, what an experience. Looking back to quilts I made in

the past couple of years, it looks like an entirely different person made them. I

guess I am starting to develop my own style as I try to satisfy my desire to create

new designs and work with color and threads.

I hope to be able to share the passion I have for quilting to everyone who reads this

blog. I hope to share triumphs as well as failures and all kinds of stories along the

way.

CLASSES AND SUPPLIES

#106 – CURVED PIECING AND DESIGN Thursday March 17, 2011

All Levels.

This all day class will demonstrate curved piecing techniques. A choice of 2

patterns designed by the teacher will be available for purchase for the class, or the

student may prefer to draw their own design and bring it to class. Topics covered

are curved piecing techniques, making a pattern, clipping seams, pressing and tips

for “problem areas.”

Class will cover • Curved piecing techniques

• Making a pattern

• Clipping seams

• Pressing

• Tips for “problem areas”

General Supply List • Sewing Machine in good working order

• Neutral thread – grey or brown

• Basic sewing supplies – pins, pencil, scissors

• Black Sharpe marker

• Iron and ironing surface

• Fabric requirements listed below are for the BLOCKS only – does not include

the borders, backing or binding.

Whirlwind – Pattern #1

Fabric supplies needed for Whirlwind: (fat quarters)

• Yellow print

• Medium Orange

• Dark Orange

• Medium Blue

• Dark Blue

Floral Abstract Pattern #2

Fabric supplies needed for Floral Abstract: (fat quarters) each color grouping

should range from light 1 to dark 3 or 4.

• Purple 1, Purple 2, Purple 3, Purple 4

• Pink 1, Pink 2, Pink 3

• Blue 1, Blue 2, Blue 3

• Green 1, Green 2, Green 3

• Each color grouping should range from Light-1 to Dark-3 or 4.

Please note: Fabric requirements listed are for the BLOCKS only – does not

include the borders, backing or binding. Full fabric requirements are

included in the written pattern.

#206 – MACHINE QUILTING I Friday March 18, 2011

All Levels.

This class starts with an interactive lecture. We then spend 3 hours stitching out

progressively more difficult designs. The lecture includes information on batting,

needles, thread, and basic techniques for getting started. The quilting designs start

with a large meander and progresses to an innovative feather. The goal of this class

is for the beginner quilter to become familiar with the sound and feel of their

sewing machine and to work on control of quilting stitches.

SUPPLY LIST • Sewing Machine

• Free-motion foot

• Thread – 30 to 40 weight: prefer rayon

• 14 / 90 needles

• 1 yard sandwiched piece with cotton batting ( 2 yards of fabric)

• Safety pins for basting – you can baste before class or I will help you

CLASS WILL COVER:

• Batting

• Threads and needles

• Machine/Foot Attachments

• Quilting Surfaces

• Helps

• Marking

• Basting

• Free-motion quilting

PHOTOS FOR MACHINE QUILTING I AND II

#306 – MACHINE QUILTING II Saturday March 19, 2011

Intermediate

The 2nd step class is four hours of sewing. It starts where the first class ends and

introduces more complex designs and includes interactive discussion about

possible uses of the designs. The goal of this class is to explore new quilting

designs, to work on accuracy and control, and to increase the quilter’s confidence.

Supplies: • Sewing machine in good working order

• Free motion foot

• 1-2 (1 yard) large quilt sandwiches pin basted

• Needles – size 14/90

• Marking tools – chalk, pencils etc. – whatever you like to mark your top

with

• Thread – 30 or 40 weight rayon

• Any specialty threads you would like to try out (metallic, jeans stitch, silk)

#406 – QUILT EMBELLISMENTS Sunday March 20, 2011

All Levels.

Working from a fat quarter, this class will introduce working with multiple fibers

and embellishments. Instruction on couching, needle felting, hot-fix crystals; use of

organza and toile, and beading will be given.

Supply List Required

• Sewing machine in good working order

• Standard sewing machine foot – capable of zig-zag stitch

• Piecing foot – 1/4 inch

• Free motion foot

• Basic sewing supplies – scissors, rotary mat and rotary cutter, etc.

• Small iron and ironing surface

• 3 fabrics – recommend 2 fat quarters and 1 3/4 to 1 yard piece. Fabrics

should coordinate but be three different values (light, medium and dark)

• Thread for piecing and embellishing

• Bring the right needles for the threads (metallic needles if metallic thread is

to be used) Recommend size 90/14 needles.

• Cotton batting at least 30×20 inches

• Netting (color to blend with fabrics) at least 30 X 20 inches

Optional • Sewing machine extension table highly suggested

• Beads with beading needles (Recommend cotton thread for beading)

• Paper crafting brads and embellishments

• Angelina fibers

• Ribbon

• Wool roving with felting needles and foam

• Hot fix crystals with heat set tool

• Nontraditional fabrics – ie silk, velvet, organza

• Fusible web

Some of the optional supplies will be made available the day of class for an

additional fee.

QUILT EMBELLISHMENTS

QUILT EMBELLISMENTS

QUILT EMBELLISMENTS

QUILT EMBELLISHMENTS