Instructor Biography
I knew I would be an artist at an early age. I need to make things. Throughout school I excelled at all creative endeavors and decided to attend Savannah College of Art and Design, where I refined my knowledge of fibers creating unusual textile constructions. After collage I moved back to Atlanta and began a career as a fine artist. In 98’ I started teaching high school art, so I could share the joy that art brings me. Now I teach art, creative sewing, and create art as time permits. I feel that everyone should be able to create and I use my time and talents to help others find joy in making things that bring smiles to the faces of all.
Here are some of the things I can teach at your guild or show :
PLUSH
Melly & ME Monkey around with Magoo
Class Description: Visit the wonderful world of make believe in this 3 hour class where you will create your very own Magoo Monkey. This delightful design come to you from across the big pond via the sister team , Melly & Me, based in Australia. Learn the secrets of plushie construction that will simplify the construction of your monkey. Leave with a new muse for your sewing room or a treasured gift for the young one in your life.
Maximum # of Students: 20
Length of Class: 3 hours
Materials in Kit: Pattern, Fabric, polyester fiber fill, thread to match body color.Length of Class: 3 hours
Kit Cost: 30.00
Student Supply List: Neutral Thread for clothing, basic sewing supplies and machine with all cords, etc
Experience Level (if applicable): Sewing experience needed and a good working knowledge of machine.
Completion Level (if applicable): Most will complete the monkey in a three hour class.
Visit the wonderful world of make believe in this 3 hour class where you will create your very own kitty Claudine. This delightful design come to you from across the big pond via the sister team , Melly & Me, based in Australia. Learn the secrets of plushie construction that will simplify the construction of your kitty. Leave with a new muse for your sewing room or a treasured gift for the young one in your life.
A/V Equipment Requests: NA
Maximum # of Students: 20
Length of Class: 4 hours
A/V Equipment Requests: NA
Maximum # of Students: 20
Length of Class: 4 hours
Materials in Kit : Pattern, Fabric, polyester fiber fill, thread to match body color.
Kit Cost : 30.00
Student Supply List : Neutral Thread for clothing, basic sewing supplies and machine with all cords, etc
Experience Level : Sewing experience needed and a good working knowledge of machine.
Completion Level : If the class can be broken up into 2 2 hour classes most student will complete the cat.
I would be happy to teach your guild any of the Melly & Me patterns. Each student must purchase a kit, which includes the pattern.Kit Cost : 30.00
Student Supply List : Neutral Thread for clothing, basic sewing supplies and machine with all cords, etc
Experience Level : Sewing experience needed and a good working knowledge of machine.
Completion Level : If the class can be broken up into 2 2 hour classes most student will complete the cat.
Amish Puzzle Ball
Looking for the perfect handmade gift for a new baby. Here is it! The Amish Puzzle ball is a sturdy and fun gift with lots of nooks and crannies for tiny fingers to grab hold of.
Maximum # of Students: 20
Length of Class: 4 hours
Length of Class: 4 hours
Materials in Kit :
Precut pieces to make APB
Neutral Thread
Fiberfil
Plastic template to use when making additional balls
Precut pieces to make APB
Neutral Thread
Fiberfil
Plastic template to use when making additional balls
Kit Cost : 17.00
Student Supply List : basic sewing supplies, machine with all cords, etc
Prerequisite : Basic machine & Hand sewing.
Experience Level : This is a intermediate class. You should be comfortable with using a sewing machine.
Completion Level : Most students will complete the Amish Puzzle Ball during class.
Student Supply List : basic sewing supplies, machine with all cords, etc
Prerequisite : Basic machine & Hand sewing.
Experience Level : This is a intermediate class. You should be comfortable with using a sewing machine.
Completion Level : Most students will complete the Amish Puzzle Ball during class.
Sneaters!
A Sneater is a snugglie plush creature made from recycled sweaters. Hug them, hold them, share them with a kid. Each one is a unique one of a kind creation. These Sneaters have a special pocket to hold your very best smile. Learn how to insert plastic (child safe) animal eyes and to do simple hand sewing.
Maximum # of Students: 20
Length of Class: 2 hours
Length of Class: 2 hours
Materials in Kit :
Precut Parts of each Sneater
Plastic (child safe) Animal Eyes
Hand sewing Supplies
Precut Parts of each Sneater
Plastic (child safe) Animal Eyes
Hand sewing Supplies
Kit Cost : 15.00
Student Supply List :
Required Supplies: basic sewing supplies,
Student Supply List :
Required Supplies: basic sewing supplies,
Student Advance Prep :
Prerequisite : NONE
Experience Level : This is a Beginner class perfect to take with a child (8 or up), All Sewing will be done by hand.
Experience Level : This is a Beginner class perfect to take with a child (8 or up), All Sewing will be done by hand.
Completion Level : Most students will complete their Sneater.
Quilts
I love Your DNA Quilt
Pre Cut fabrics! Everywhere you look you will see all the fun new ways to buy fabric. This quilt uses charm packs (5 x 5 inch fabric) and one solid fabric to create a contemporary & dynamic lap quilt. You will learn new ways to save time when sewing charm packs, no need to do any additional cutting until you have sewn all the squares together.
Maximum # of Students: 20
Length of Class: 4 hours
Length of Class: 4 hours
Materials in Kit : Charm Pack will be available but students should make their purchases prior to the class.
Student Supply List : 2 charm packs (75 5x5 inch squares), 2 yards of a matching solid, or tone on tone, Thread to match, basic sewing supplies and machine with all cords, etc
Student Advance Prep : None
Prerequisite : Basic machine sewing knowledge
Experience Level : This is a BEGINNER class. You should be familiar with using a sewing machine & rotary cutter.
Completion Level : Most students will complete the top.
Student Supply List : 2 charm packs (75 5x5 inch squares), 2 yards of a matching solid, or tone on tone, Thread to match, basic sewing supplies and machine with all cords, etc
Student Advance Prep : None
Prerequisite : Basic machine sewing knowledge
Experience Level : This is a BEGINNER class. You should be familiar with using a sewing machine & rotary cutter.
Completion Level : Most students will complete the top.
Strip Tubing!
Pre Cut fabrics! Everywhere you look you will see all the fun new ways to buy fabric. What will you make with these wonderful strips of fabric? Learn to create a dynamic quilt using the Strip Tube Ruler. The Strip Tube Ruler is designed to make sure you get amazing and fast results. Marked for great readability these rulers are made of a clear acrylic. You will learn how to create the Daniela block using “the tube technique.” One strip set of 40 2.5 inch fabrics will create a 40 x 50 lap quilt.
Maximum # of Students: 20
Length of Class: 4 hours
Length of Class: 4 hours
Materials in Kit :
One 40 Strip Set of the student choice &
The Strip Tube Ruler
Neutral Thread
Kit Cost : 50.00
Required Supplies: basic sewing supplies, rotary cutter and machine with all cords, etc
Student Advance Prep : Students may do some prep work if they desire to complete the top during class. They should stop by the booth to pick up their supply kit & pre class instructions.
Prerequisite : Basic machine sewing & rotary cutting knowledge
Experience Level : This is a intermediate class. You should be comfortable with using a sewing machine & rotary cutter.
Required Supplies: basic sewing supplies, rotary cutter and machine with all cords, etc
Student Advance Prep : Students may do some prep work if they desire to complete the top during class. They should stop by the booth to pick up their supply kit & pre class instructions.
Prerequisite : Basic machine sewing & rotary cutting knowledge
Experience Level : This is a intermediate class. You should be comfortable with using a sewing machine & rotary cutter.
Completion Level : Most students will complete the top if they did some pre class prep work.
Fabric Flowers
Maximum # of Students: 20
Length of Class: 2 hours
Length of Class: 2 hours
Materials in Kit :
Precut fabric pieces.
Button to cover
Pin Backing
Precut fabric pieces.
Button to cover
Pin Backing
Kit Cost : 7.00
Student Supply List :
basic sewing supplies,
Student Supply List :
basic sewing supplies,
Student Advance Prep : None
Prerequisite : NONE
Experience Level : This is a Beginner class. Some machine Sewing Some Hand sewing.
Experience Level : This is a Beginner class. Some machine Sewing Some Hand sewing.
Completion Level : Most students will complete their Fabric flower Brooch.
Fabric Postcards
Have you seen them? This is a fun class where guild members will be able to
use numerous mixed media techniques to create beautiful mail art. The class
starts with a beautiful trunk show of cards mailed from around the world. SAF will
demo different methods of making a one of a kind piece of fabric including: fabric
paint, Angelina Fibers, and stamping. After lunch members will cut their fabric
down and create their postcards. We will demo finishing techniques and mailing
requirements. This is a full day class, with a supply fee.
SAF Store
Do you have a large guild or group? We can bring the store to you. We will pack up and haul over 500 different fabrics to your event. We are actively adding to our agenda for guild events. Please give us a call if you are looking for vendors for your next quilt show. We would love to be a part of your group and watch our Calendar to catch us when we're in your town at the expo or convention. Contact Colleen at sales at someartfabric.com or
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