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Workshops are listed by the tool used (Leaves Galore or Hearts & More) and then the Level.
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SILVER LEAF PROJECTS
Melissa's Quilt: Leaves Galore Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Grid based quilts, cutting 5" melons, 5" vines and 2 ½" leaves with the Leaves Galore Petite template. Cut six petal flowers three ways and learn to mark on Mistyfuse.
Clever Clam Shells Pillow: Hearts & More Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Use Hearts and More Template D to cut both flat bottom clam shells and pointy bottom clam shells. Discover marking tools for quilting and mark the clam shell quilting design. Make a bonus block with pieces cut from the clam shells.
GOLD LEAF PROJECTS
Gold Leaf Members have access to the Silver Leaf workshops.
Pillow Boxes: Leaves Galore Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Make a three dimensional Pillow Box that can be made with all sizes of the Leaves Galore tools. Pillow boxes can be used for gift cards or small gifts. They are perfect for any gift giving occasion!
Promise Ring: Leaves Galore Level 2
Summary of Skills:
Grid based quilts, cutting arcs with Leaves Galore Grande, cutting leaves 12 at a time with Leaves Galore Petite, eight petal flowers, buttonhole stitching skills.
Leaves Galore Techniques Level 2
Summary of Skills:
Practice the five basic shapes using Leaves Galore Norme, then learn to modify these shapes to add variety to your shape palette. Design your own quilt or make this sampler as a reference for future quilt projects.
Twin Tiles Table Runners: Hearts & More Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Use the Tiles Technique introduced in the reference manual "Rotary Cut Applique with Leaves Galore". This unique no-waste cutting method makes twin table runners from one set of 5" squares.
Christmas Baubles: Hearts & More Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Design your own Christmas Tree with Baubles made from the full set of Hearts and More templates. Cut circles and the scallop border, then learn to put it all together into this adorable quilt. Learn to fussy cut motifs centered in each circle. Discover an easy stitching method to save time when buttonhole stitching.
Hearts & More Techniques Level 2
Summary of Skills:
This workshop for Hearts and More features seven rotary cut applique shapes and uses all four templates. Cutting skills include leaves, daisy petals, circles, straight-edge hearts, curved-edge hearts and the heart chain border. Make the sampler quilt as a reference for future quilt projects.
PLATINUM LEAF PROJECTS
Platinum Leaf Members have access to the Gold Leaf and Platinum Leaf workshops.
Cork Notebook Cover: Leaves Galore Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Make this sophisticated Journal Cover using Leaves Galore Petite template. This easy to cut and sew journal cover makes a wonderful gift. Get your Cork Journal finished in the two hour workshop and have an instant gift made from beautiful, durable, sustainable cork fabric.
Color Confidence: Leaves Galore Level 1
Summary of Skills:
A practical guide to fabric and color.
Desert Flowers from Hope's Diamond: Leaves Galore Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Use the leftover curves cut from the edges of the diamonds from your Hope’s Diamond project. We will start with a jelly roll race then learn to cut Desert Flowers so even if you have not made Hope’s Diamond, you can make this quilt.
Nine Patch "Get Your Kicks": Leaves Galore Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Make a Glorified Nine Patch with no curved piecing! This Glorified Nine Patch quilt caught my eye at an antique shop on Route 66 in California. "Get Your Kicks" is my interpretation of that classic curved pieced design.
Magic Carpet Table Runner: Leaves Galore Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Learn how to cut lemon shaped leaves with Leaves Galore. The table runner is a great introduction to the shape.
Poinsettia Table Runner: Leaves Galore Level 2
Summary of Skills:
This Level 2 workshop gives more confident students two advanced techniques. After cutting "S" curves and lemon-shaped leaves, turn "S" curves into Poinsettia petals with a challenging modification. Learn to construct the table runner with piped edges and a flange. The construction method for this curved-edge table runner is just as unique as the flower that decorates each end!
Summer Seascape: Leaves Galore Level 2
Summary of skills:
Learn a great technique for layering curves to make a Summer Seascape wall quilt. You can almost hear the seagulls!
Christmas Ribbons: Leaves Galore Level 2
Summary of Skills:
Tackle two-toned leaves, practice cutting poinsettia petals and master making ribbons that flow around the border of this pretty quilt. A rectangular grid makes this Orange Peel Quilt unique! The required pattern gives you a daisy flower option to take this quilt from Winter Time to Spring Time!
Hope's Diamond: Leaves Galore Level 2
Summary of Skills:
Hope's Diamond utilizes the Grande Leaves Galore template to cut curved-edge diamonds and standard leaves. This grid based quilt requires precision cutting skills for both the 60 degree diamonds and cutting these straight-edge diamonds into curved diamonds.
Seasons Greetings: Leaves Galore Level 2
Summary of Skills:
Learn a simple way to add text to quilts with Sue's simple methods. Leaves Galore 4" leaves are reshaped to make beautiful holly leaves mingled with red berries made from the smallest hearts and more tool. Construction tips will help you complete this holiday banner with pointy bottom edges.
Fire & Ice FMG: Leaves Galore Level 2
Summary of Skills:
Make both "Fire and Ice" quilting samples. Create the metallic background for Ice and the design Fire using the Petite Leaves Galore template and fusible applique. Then, practice free-motion machine quilting patterns on one of your samples. This Level Three workshop includes more practice with "S" and "Z" shaped curves using the Petite LG template, plus embellishing with and free motion quilting.
Monet's Garden: Leaves Galore Level 3
Summary of Skills:
This quilt builds on the “making waves” technique. We will try that same technique again then cut the resulting fabric into squares on point for the water lily background. Lilies are assembled from “S” and “Z” curves plus standard leaves. This is a Level 3 workshop. Pull many RCA skills all together into a pretty artsy quilt!
Drunkard's Path: Hearts & More Level 1
Summary of skills:
Make a Drunkard's Path Quilt using our unique fusible applique technique. There is no waste and no curved seams when you make Drunkard's Path with Rotary Cut Applique!!
Notions Box: Hearts & More Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Make this trinket box with Stiff Stuff between the fabric layers! The nested flaps are made with Hearts and More Template D. Finishing this little box is a breeze with Sue's method for satin-stitched edges. Make a bunch to store your favorite notions or give them away as gifts!
Conversation Hearts: Hearts & More Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Practice cutting hearts and learn tips for precision piecing, using fork pins for piecing, and buttonhole stitching inside and outside points.
Blue Moons: Hearts & More Level 1
Summary of Skills:
Make this beautiful Blue Moons Quilt using Hearts and More Templates C and D. This very easy quilt makes a wonderful gift for a baby. Imagine the moons in pink and baby blue!
We will discuss making the Blue Moons block in several sizes including a miniature and a jumbo size using Rings and Things.
He Loves Me 3 Block Wall Quilt: Hearts & More Level 2
Summary of Skills:
Practice making straight-edged heart rings, circles and daisy petals. How do you handle light colored applique elements that fall over darker colors? Improve your cutting and construction skills.
Inner Circle: Hearts & More Level 2
Summary of Skills:
Embrace Modern Design and Free Motion Quilting! This workshop is more about the design than the applique! Cutting skills include concentric half circles with Hearts and More. Learn to baste with Mistyfuse before we practice marking and stitching free motion quilting designs.
All Hallow's Eve: Hearts & More Level 2
Summary of Skills:
This wall hanging will make a great addition to your Halloween décor. Let's learn to make pumpkins, bats, and a spooky fence lit by a full moon. These are all level-three skills for quilters who are confident rotary cutters. The finished quilt will be a treat as you learn new tricks for using the Leaves Galore and Hearts & More templates!
Pick A Card
Summary of Skills:
Pick a card is based on the card trick block that is pieced with triangles. This updated version of Card Trick is done with circles instead of squares, making this applique quilt so much easier than the pieced version. You will use Hearts and More Template D, 5" end, but once you know how, you can use any size circle!
Janie's Coat
Summary of Skills:
Janie's coat uses super skinny leaves! Make Janie's coat with a unique method for cutting skinny leaves. The hexagon layout is fast to do using Sue's simple method of marking.
Sienna Rooftops
Summary of Skills:
Sienna Rooftops uses the same blocks as Twin Tiles Table Runners. Double up the number of blocks, and arrange them in unique ways to make Sienna Rooftops, and many other designs.
