Workshop Offerings
For more information about any of the workshops/events or to register for one, please email Cheryl at [email protected]
Once you are registered, Cheryl will send out the supply list and instructions. To register for a workshop please log into the Members Only section to REGISTER!
Please remember that by submitting your registration form, you are accepting responsibility to pay your share of the teacher's fee by the due date. As always, according to Guild Policy, if you need to cancel for any reason, you must contact Cheryl, Program Chair & Kris Co-program Chair. as soon as you can, so she can assist you in finding a student to take your place. NOTE: If you simply decide not to take the workshop, you are still responsible for your share if you do not reach out as early as possible.
Seminole Patchwork with Kristen Echols
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Seminole Workshop Description
Dear BMQG members, Cheryl and I are excited to announce our upcoming March Quilt Workshop "Seminole Patchwork". This is a technique class to learn the concepts of Seminole strip piecing. During the session, students will create 4 to 5 distinct Seminole patterns. For the best results, choose solid fabrics or fabrics that appear solid, such as tone-on-tones or those with small-scale prints. Using striped fabrics can also result in interesting effects, while larger prints may detract from the crisp look of Seminole patterns. Achieving strong contrast between your fabric choices is essential for making the designs stand out. Each student will receive instructions for 10 unique Seminole designs, along with several variations. By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have mastered the necessary skills to assemble all the designs. These versatile Seminole bands can be made into a quilt or table runner, added to quilts as borders and accents, or used to embellish clothing and home decor projects. |
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About the TeacherKristin began quilting in 1999 when she made a baby quilt for her best friend. She made the quilt using the fabric from the bridesmaid’s dress she wore in the wedding. Acetate is not the best fabric choice for a baby quilt, but Kristin got the quilting bug. She took classes, bought a Janome, got to know the ladies at her local quilt shop, and decided to pursue quilting as a hobby. It was a colorful and creative outlet to balance with her career as a computer engineer.
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Kristin became intrigued by Seminole patchwork after seeing the technique on Simply Quilts. She found all the books she could on the subject and started incorporating Seminole strip piecing into her quilts and home dec projects. She has been teaching the techniques for over 15 years and she teaches an annual 12-week Seminole Sampler class where students learn to piece 10 Seminole bands and create a unique quilt layout using quilt-as-you-go techniques.
Kristin retired from the County of Sacramento where she spent 23 years as a computer geek. When not quilting or teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband Shawn, their three grown children and two grandkids. They live on 18 acres in beautiful Worley, Idaho where they enjoy gardening and raising chickens. |
Cost
Workshop fee $42, please make checks payable to BMQG and mail to .PO Box 6174, Laconia, NH 03247
Details
Location: This workshop is via ZOOM
Date:March 15th, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm ( this includes a 30 min lunch break)
To register either use in the Registration Link within the January 14th, 2016 email sent by Cheryl or log in to the Members' Only Page to Register for the Seminole Patchwork Workshop.
Workshop fee $42, please make checks payable to BMQG and mail to .PO Box 6174, Laconia, NH 03247
Details
Location: This workshop is via ZOOM
Date:March 15th, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm ( this includes a 30 min lunch break)
To register either use in the Registration Link within the January 14th, 2016 email sent by Cheryl or log in to the Members' Only Page to Register for the Seminole Patchwork Workshop.
The August Program with four separate, half-day workshops on Fiber Arts (not quilting) was very well received. The workshops on making a rope bowl, wetfelting a scarf, making a zippered bag, and demonstrations of weaving were all presented by four guild members sharing their knowledge.
