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Learn how to take your favourite photo, using your computer, create a pattern. From there, learn how to select fabrics which best represent the different shades and colors found in the photo; next how to assemble the fabrics using your photo pattern as a guide. The last step will entail touching up the fabric portrait with paint and threads; determining a background which best suits the fabric portrait; and selecting an appropriate quilting technique.

Learn different embroidery machine techniques and make this appliqued quilt which is also quilted completely in the hoop. Cathy has created these custom embroidery designs for this class from Hilda Cooper's hand drawings. Learn a different embroidery technique on your embroidery machine each block.

Back by popular demand; make this magnificent Stitchers? Garden- A Block of the Month Quilt designed by The Stitch Connection. The finished quilt measures 85" x 93". This is a 14 class program with 2 hour classes every two weeks. This beautiful machine applique quilt is designed to entice you to use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine in new and innovative ways and gives you the opportunity to use some of the specialty feet you may have in your collection. In the Classroom we will guide you through the different techniques required for that month's block. During the first class you will receive the background fabric and batting along with instructions of what to prepare for the upcoming classes. Each following class you will receive the pattern and written instructions for that month's block. In class 12 you will have the choice of appliqueing the remaining blocks in the same manner as the previous months or if you like, you can embroider them in the hoop. Embroidery designs are included in the package. The final two classes you will learn how to assemble the quilt, using a variation of quilt as you go.