elizabeth dillinger is owner of Art of Fabric and an international award-winning quilt artist. Her goal is to give viewers the feeling that they are standing in the scene and not just looking at it. www.artoffabric.ca
611c4 – Butterfly Study (25) Intermediate
Combine raw appliqué and freeform embellishment with a 3D butterfly in this textured quilt top. Designed for the art quilter who wants to add the ultimate in texture to their work. Use batiks and pencils to create the colourful leaf background, then embellish the 3D butterfly focus with Angelina fibres, water soluble Solvy stabilizer and black rayon thread. Pre-requisite: Familiar with free motion threadwork. Minimal Supply List & Kit $35
4 Hour Workshop – Thu 1:00 to 5:00
612c4 – Black & White Garden (25) Beginner
Learn exciting ways to cultivate accurate raw appliqué while working with fusible web in Elizabeth’s black and white garden. Try fusible tricks and techniques to create depth and dimension while embellishing your quilt top by hand. Elizabeth shares samples for inspiration and demonstrates a variety of ways to finish off your creation. Minimal Supply List & Kit $35
4 Hour Workshop – Sun 1:00 to 5:00
906s2 – The Creative Process of the Art Quilter
Award winning quilt artist, Elizabeth Dillinger reveals her personal methods for finding inspiration to create designs and shares tips to help you listen to your inner design voice. She believes that embellishment is like make-up and mistakes are the steps to greater work. Sharing her recent quilts, Elizabeth covers all the basics from where do I start?, planning the design, colour value and what’s next once the quilt top is completed. Plus, sewing and quilting techniques with needle, thread and batting choices. This info-packed digital lecture is a creative journey not to be missed!
1.5 Hour Seminar – Friday 11:00 to 12:30
It’s easy to register for classes. Simply click here for pricing info and call 1-800-291-2030 to register.