Past Workshops

Workshop Opportunities

Chino Valley Hometown
Christmas
Ornament Sew-In: 8-11-2015
Hosted by Lucille Hurley

Fabric Bowl/Candy Dish

March 2014
Phyllis Henly led us through the various steps needed to create a truly lovely bowl/candy dish (shown above).

She clearly demonstrated each step with pre-made fabric examples from the cut 10 1/2" squares to the folded down and buttoned points that put on the finishing touches. The demonstration was well attended, fun, and involved everyone. Many were taking apart and repining the different steps involved to make this bowl. We hope to see everyone's completed bowls/candy dishes at our next meeting!
Fabric Christmas Ornaments 
November 2013
We learned new and exciting techniques in these three unusual fabric ornament workshops in preparation for our Christmas Ornament Exchange at our December luncheon.

  • Folded Quilted-look Fabric Ornament    Lucille Hurley, Instructor
  • Christmas Hobo Fabric Ornament
    Kathy Victor    , Instructor
  • Origami Fabric Ornament
    Susan Joy Noyes, Instructor
Download the supply list for all three workshops --> Complete Supply List

Looking for more fabric ornament ideas?
Check out this Christmas ornament links page with links to a wide variety of ideas and tutorials.
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Comfort Quilts Sew-In
    Hosted by Pat Smeaton
    2013 Comfort Quilts Chairperson
Pat showed us how she quilts a Comfort Quilt, and as she says, "It is really simple and easy . . . no fancy stuff here!"

Pat gave us hints, tips and tricks to make sewing the Comfort Quilts easier and quicker.

Thank you to all who joined in the fun. We really appreciate the time you spent with us.
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How to . . .
Transfer Designs for Quilting
    Lecture/Demonstration by
    Susan Joy Noyes, CVQ Member
    Showcase Design Elements
  • How to mark your quilts for quilting 
  • Using patterns and making your own stencils
  • Understanding marking tools
"The class was very informative and well attended." ~ Pam K.

More workshops we've enjoyed

  • Holiday Horses
    Fusible Raw-edge Appliqué
    by Cindy Phare, Sew Many Horses
    June 2013

  • Stash Busting Tricks
    by Joan Moss, CVQ Member
    May 2013

  • Scramble Block
    by Sandi White, CVQ Member
    April 2013
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We love to learn!
Do you have a quilting technique or skill that you would like to share with our members? 


Class and Workshop Ideas
  • Piecing shortcuts 
  • Using specialty rulers
  • Using quilt-making notions
  • Free-motion machine quilting
  • Hand quilting
  • Transferring photos to fabric
  • Stack-n-whack piecing
  • Mariner's compass piecing
  • English piecing techniques
  • Prairie Points
  • Paper piecing
  • Foundation piecing
  • Trapunto
  • Heirloom quilting
  • Thread painting
  • Fabric painting
  • Machine embroidery on quilts
  • Mitered corners on borders
  • Binding a quilt
  • Batting - things we should know
  • Making a quilt sandwich
  • Quilting for the judges
  • Coordinating fabric patterns and colors
  • Designing quilts on the computer

You don't need to be a professional, just a quilter who enjoys what you do, and is willing to share and help others improve their skills. 

Please Contact Us and let us know what topic you would like to present, or speak with Susan Joy, Program Chairperson, at the programs table at our next meeting.