Fresno FiberArts Guild is also known as FFG
Members and non-members must preregister for the workshops. Sign-up forms are below:
*Workshop Sign-Up Form: Click here: class_sign_up.pdf
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This is a quick summary of the lectures and workshops for 2024-2025:
September 21 -& 22, 2024 MaryAnn Bloom
Lecture: Antique Quilts, Bed Turning Show
Workshop: Wool Appliqué Fee $35
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
October 19 & 20, 2024 Elizabeth Rangler
Lecture: Trunk Shows: Whimsies from the Heart
Workshop: Make a Whimsie Fee: $50
November 16 & 17, 2024 Dora Cary
Lecture: Trunk Show: Contemporary Quilts
Workshop: Only one Quilt
Fee: $80
January 18– 19, 2025 Martina Celerin
Lecture: Dimensional Weaving: My Journey from Scientist to Fiber Artist
Workshop: Dimensional Weaving Fee: $120. ( kit fee included)
Loom rental or purchase $40
February 15-16, 2025 Sheila Frampton-Cooper
Lecture: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
Workshop: Appliqué + Piecing = New Possibilities Fee: $120.
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
March 22, 2025 M'Lu Colbourn
Lecture: Trunk Show: Card Artist, Sharing Memories with Friends and Family
Workshop: Hands-On! Make Cards!
Fee: $35
April 12-13, 2025 Lora Wheeler
Lecture: Trunk Show: Upgrade and Unravel Upcycled Fashion
Workshop: Four in One Upcycled Menswear Shirt
Fee: $35
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This is a quick summary of the lectures and workshops for 2024-2025:
September 21 -& 22, 2024 MaryAnn Bloom
Lecture: Antique Quilts, Bed Turning Show
Workshop: Wool Appliqué Fee $35
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
October 19 & 20, 2024 Elizabeth Rangler
Lecture: Trunk Shows: Whimsies from the Heart
Workshop: Make a Whimsie Fee: $50
November 16 & 17, 2024 Dora Cary
Lecture: Trunk Show: Contemporary Quilts
Workshop: Only one Quilt
Fee: $80
January 18– 19, 2025 Martina Celerin
Lecture: Dimensional Weaving: My Journey from Scientist to Fiber Artist
Workshop: Dimensional Weaving Fee: $120. ( kit fee included)
Loom rental or purchase $40
February 15-16, 2025 Sheila Frampton-Cooper
Lecture: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
Workshop: Appliqué + Piecing = New Possibilities Fee: $120.
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
March 22, 2025 M'Lu Colbourn
Lecture: Trunk Show: Card Artist, Sharing Memories with Friends and Family
Workshop: Hands-On! Make Cards!
Fee: $35
April 12-13, 2025 Lora Wheeler
Lecture: Trunk Show: Upgrade and Unravel Upcycled Fashion
Workshop: Four in One Upcycled Menswear Shirt
Fee: $35
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September 21 & 22, 2024 MaryAnn Bloom
Lecture: Antique Quilts, Bed Turning Show
Workshop: Wool Appliqué
Fee $35
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Lecture: Trunk Show of my wool quilts
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Discussion on wool types, threads, applique supplies: specific to woolwork
Kit to be used in class: Butterfly wool applique
Stitches covered: stem, French knot, bullion knot, couching, satin Palestrina, straight and overcast applique stitch
A kit for the cost of $25 will be provided. All supplies needed for the project will be included.
Biography: Mary Ann Bloom, member of Los Banos Quilt Guild, quilter 25+ years, retired PE and Sewing teacher. “My favorite technique is APPLIQUE. I am in my happy place id I have a needle and cloth in my hand!”
Hobbies: embroidery, rubber stamping, gardening, grandkids
I am very active as an adult leader/ trainer with Adult Leadership in the Boys Scouts of America Program.
I have been married to Roger for 48 years, we have 2 sons, Andrew and Kevin and 4 grandsons.
I have a passion for antique quilts and women’s history, thus developed a program presentation of “Bed Turning” to be able to share not only the beautiful antique quilts, but also the amazing stores of their makers and owners. “If Quilts Could Talk” is my presentation with 20+ antique quilts and their history.
PERSONAL SUPPLY LIST:
***Sue Spargo book, CREATIVE STITCHING, excellent book which will be great during class as a visual reference (optional but highly recommended)
Small applique scissors to cut wool pieces
#2 pencil or fine tip permanent marker for tracing pattern pieces
Paper scissors to cut freezer paper templates
Fabric marker-your choice (optional)
Small applique pins
Small iron and pad to press freezer paper templates onto wool (wo could set up a few pressing areas?)
Sewing light (optional but handy)
Tweezer if you need help picking up small pieces
Comfortable chair cushion (optional)
Please bring any supplies you want to bring for your stitching. If you choose to add embellishments like beads or whatever I encourage you to be creative!
I will bring a few light boxes for tracing patterns.
If you have any questions please call or text me: Mary Ann Bloom 209-604-8674 or email [email protected]
September 21 & 22, 2024 MaryAnn Bloom
Lecture: Antique Quilts, Bed Turning Show
Workshop: Wool Appliqué
Fee $35
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Lecture: Trunk Show of my wool quilts
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Discussion on wool types, threads, applique supplies: specific to woolwork
Kit to be used in class: Butterfly wool applique
Stitches covered: stem, French knot, bullion knot, couching, satin Palestrina, straight and overcast applique stitch
A kit for the cost of $25 will be provided. All supplies needed for the project will be included.
Biography: Mary Ann Bloom, member of Los Banos Quilt Guild, quilter 25+ years, retired PE and Sewing teacher. “My favorite technique is APPLIQUE. I am in my happy place id I have a needle and cloth in my hand!”
Hobbies: embroidery, rubber stamping, gardening, grandkids
I am very active as an adult leader/ trainer with Adult Leadership in the Boys Scouts of America Program.
I have been married to Roger for 48 years, we have 2 sons, Andrew and Kevin and 4 grandsons.
I have a passion for antique quilts and women’s history, thus developed a program presentation of “Bed Turning” to be able to share not only the beautiful antique quilts, but also the amazing stores of their makers and owners. “If Quilts Could Talk” is my presentation with 20+ antique quilts and their history.
PERSONAL SUPPLY LIST:
***Sue Spargo book, CREATIVE STITCHING, excellent book which will be great during class as a visual reference (optional but highly recommended)
Small applique scissors to cut wool pieces
#2 pencil or fine tip permanent marker for tracing pattern pieces
Paper scissors to cut freezer paper templates
Fabric marker-your choice (optional)
Small applique pins
Small iron and pad to press freezer paper templates onto wool (wo could set up a few pressing areas?)
Sewing light (optional but handy)
Tweezer if you need help picking up small pieces
Comfortable chair cushion (optional)
Please bring any supplies you want to bring for your stitching. If you choose to add embellishments like beads or whatever I encourage you to be creative!
I will bring a few light boxes for tracing patterns.
If you have any questions please call or text me: Mary Ann Bloom 209-604-8674 or email [email protected]
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October 19 & 20, 2024 Elizabeth Rangler
Lecture: Trunk Shows: Whimsies from the Heart
Workshop: Make a Whimsie Fee: $50
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Supply List:
A mixture of fabrics, ribbon, threads that are color coordinated for a small project. I believe that's called a slow sewing project kit. Plan accordingly for the whimsy that you would like, for example, all blues and purples.
You may share sewing machines with each other or bring a small sewing machine with you because the construction is stronger if it's machine sewn.
Ordinary batting is the stuffing. Bring sewing tools: needles, scissors, pins, etc.
This is an artsy crafty imaginative project.Plan to enjoy your own creation and take lots of pictures of everyone's work.
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November 16 & 17, 2024 Dora Cary
Lecture: Trunk Show: Contemporary Quilts
Workshop: Only one Quilt (Sat. 12:30pm-3:00pm, Sun, 9:00am-3:00pm)
Fee: $80 , $90 for non-members
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Trunk Show/Lecture: November 16, 2024 “CONTEMPORARY QUILTS”
During my lectures I share my quilts, my favorite quilting techniques and tools, as well as my no-basting method of quilting on a domestic sewing machine “.
BIO: Dora Cary
I was born in Romania, a beautiful country situated in Eastern Europe. My mother and grandmothers taught me to sew, knit, embroider, crochet, and weave from a very early age. I loved it all! Most of my life in Romania was lived under a strict communist regime but that taught me to appreciate freedom more and be creative about finding ways to achieve what I wasn't allowed to have. I studied engineering and, after witnessing a revolution (that overthrew communism in my country) and getting my degree, I went back to school to learn about marketing and design in a free economy.
In the late 90's I met an American man who later was to become my husband. I moved to the United States in 2001. When I stumbled onto quilting in 2006, it was something new to me as there is no quilting in Romania. But it was love at first sight and I could not stop thinking about this amazing art form. I have been making quilts ever since.
I started quilting by using available patterns but very soon I was creating patterns of my own. Encouraged by the oohs and aahs of the ladies in the local guild, I decided to share my creations with the world. My quilts have a contemporary look but I love traditional patterns and I try to reinterpret them in a new way. My quilts have been displayed in many quilt shows such as QuiltCon; Quilt Fest Oasis in Palm Springs; Seven Sisters; and Pacific International Quilt Festival.
My way of quilting is a bit different than the traditional way but it works really well. I decided to share my techniques with other quilters so I started teaching in 2017. You can find a description of my classes on this website. My lectures are fun and informative, covering the unusual path I took from growing up in communist Romania to having a successful quilting business in the country of my dreams.
November 16 & 17, 2024 Dora Cary
Lecture: Trunk Show: Contemporary Quilts
Workshop: Only one Quilt (Sat. 12:30pm-3:00pm, Sun, 9:00am-3:00pm)
Fee: $80 , $90 for non-members
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Trunk Show/Lecture: November 16, 2024 “CONTEMPORARY QUILTS”
During my lectures I share my quilts, my favorite quilting techniques and tools, as well as my no-basting method of quilting on a domestic sewing machine “.
BIO: Dora Cary
I was born in Romania, a beautiful country situated in Eastern Europe. My mother and grandmothers taught me to sew, knit, embroider, crochet, and weave from a very early age. I loved it all! Most of my life in Romania was lived under a strict communist regime but that taught me to appreciate freedom more and be creative about finding ways to achieve what I wasn't allowed to have. I studied engineering and, after witnessing a revolution (that overthrew communism in my country) and getting my degree, I went back to school to learn about marketing and design in a free economy.
In the late 90's I met an American man who later was to become my husband. I moved to the United States in 2001. When I stumbled onto quilting in 2006, it was something new to me as there is no quilting in Romania. But it was love at first sight and I could not stop thinking about this amazing art form. I have been making quilts ever since.
I started quilting by using available patterns but very soon I was creating patterns of my own. Encouraged by the oohs and aahs of the ladies in the local guild, I decided to share my creations with the world. My quilts have a contemporary look but I love traditional patterns and I try to reinterpret them in a new way. My quilts have been displayed in many quilt shows such as QuiltCon; Quilt Fest Oasis in Palm Springs; Seven Sisters; and Pacific International Quilt Festival.
My way of quilting is a bit different than the traditional way but it works really well. I decided to share my techniques with other quilters so I started teaching in 2017. You can find a description of my classes on this website. My lectures are fun and informative, covering the unusual path I took from growing up in communist Romania to having a successful quilting business in the country of my dreams.
Class requirements for Only One
by Dora Cary
(finished quilt size: 69” x 69” or 58” x 80” when
using 6 yards of fabric OR 46” x 52” when using
3 1/3 yards of fabric)
Tools of the trade:
- sewing machine, extra needles,
thread, bobbins, scissors
- LARGE cutting board and 24” ruler
- rotary cutter
- iron and ironing board
Special class related requirements:
- access to a design wall (a flannel back vinyl table cloth works great as a design wall)
Fabric:
- 6 yards (or 3 1/3 yards) of one fabric, preferably with a large print, a large pattern
repeat (ideally, between 22” and 24” along the selvage), plenty of negative space
and a reduced number of colors (around 5 is ideal).
A large array of fabric kits (fabric + Only One pattern) will be available for purchase in
class. Buying a kit is not mandatory.
Pattern:
- Only One (to follow in class and take home to finish the quilt). Patterns will be
available for sale in class and before (on my website at orangedotquilts.com).
A pattern is $10 if bought in class. Each student must have their own pattern.
In this workshop you will learn:
- a much simplified Stack and Whack or One Block Wonder technique;
- about layout, composition and color placement;
- cutting and piecing techniques that are fast and easy;
- how to minimize bulk at the intersection of multiple seams.
BONUS: Dora’s No Baste technique for quilting on a domestic sewing machine.
by Dora Cary
(finished quilt size: 69” x 69” or 58” x 80” when
using 6 yards of fabric OR 46” x 52” when using
3 1/3 yards of fabric)
Tools of the trade:
- sewing machine, extra needles,
thread, bobbins, scissors
- LARGE cutting board and 24” ruler
- rotary cutter
- iron and ironing board
Special class related requirements:
- access to a design wall (a flannel back vinyl table cloth works great as a design wall)
Fabric:
- 6 yards (or 3 1/3 yards) of one fabric, preferably with a large print, a large pattern
repeat (ideally, between 22” and 24” along the selvage), plenty of negative space
and a reduced number of colors (around 5 is ideal).
A large array of fabric kits (fabric + Only One pattern) will be available for purchase in
class. Buying a kit is not mandatory.
Pattern:
- Only One (to follow in class and take home to finish the quilt). Patterns will be
available for sale in class and before (on my website at orangedotquilts.com).
A pattern is $10 if bought in class. Each student must have their own pattern.
In this workshop you will learn:
- a much simplified Stack and Whack or One Block Wonder technique;
- about layout, composition and color placement;
- cutting and piecing techniques that are fast and easy;
- how to minimize bulk at the intersection of multiple seams.
BONUS: Dora’s No Baste technique for quilting on a domestic sewing machine.
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January 18– 19, 2025 Martina Celerin
Lecture: Dimensional Weaving: My Journey from Scientist to Fiber Artist
Workshop: Dimensional Weaving Fee: $120. ( kit fee included)
Loom rental or purchase $40
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
January 18– 19, 2025 Martina Celerin
Lecture: Dimensional Weaving: My Journey from Scientist to Fiber Artist
Workshop: Dimensional Weaving Fee: $120. ( kit fee included)
Loom rental or purchase $40
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
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February 15 & 16, 2025 Sheila Frampton-Cooper
Lecture: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
Workshop: Applique + Piecing = New Possibilities
Fee: $120
Kit: $25 (paid to the instructor)
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
February 15 & 16, 2025 Sheila Frampton-Cooper
Lecture: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
Workshop: Applique + Piecing = New Possibilities
Fee: $120
Kit: $25 (paid to the instructor)
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
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March 22, 2025 M'Lu Colbourn
Lecture: Trunk Show: Card Artist, Sharing Memories with Friends and Family
Workshop: Hands-On! Make Cards!
Fee: $35
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Partial Supply List:
Bring a sewing machine and a free motion foot if you have one
March 22, 2025 M'Lu Colbourn
Lecture: Trunk Show: Card Artist, Sharing Memories with Friends and Family
Workshop: Hands-On! Make Cards!
Fee: $35
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Partial Supply List:
Bring a sewing machine and a free motion foot if you have one
April 12 - 13, 2025 Lora Wheeler
Lecture: Trunk Show: Upgrade and Unravel Upcycled Fashion
Workshop: Four in One Upcycled Menswear Shirt
Fee: $35
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Lecture: Trunk Show: Upgrade and Unravel Upcycled Fashion
Workshop: Four in One Upcycled Menswear Shirt
Fee: $35
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
