The Magic of Half Square Triangles

Class 110 – Page 24 –Monday & Tuesday, 1 & 2 July – 2 full days

Gee whiz, listen to this!  According to Dominique Douat, a French monk, 8 triangles can be arranged in more than 256 ways to create a 4 patch block.  (Now watch me Google this when I’m done writing this post!)

Now I’m sure Louise won’t have time to go through all of these during her two day course but she promised to show you different ways in which you can create Half Square Triangles to create this lovely quilt showing you how to use contrast fabric to obtain a color-wash effect.

Should you need more information or simply feel our photos do not live up to your standards, feel free to contact Louise at:

louisec@iafrica.com

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Kraal to Castle - Odette Tolksdorf

Class 109 – Page 38 – Monday & Tuesday, 1 & 2 July – 2 full days

I often realize that I learn equally as much from my fellow students in a class and this class with Odette promises to be just that.  Odette allows communication and sharing ideas in her class which encourages students to discover new avenues to explore their work and trust in their own decisions.

Using round thatch roof huts, traditional to many rural areas in South Africa, you’ll be varying your block sizes using simple piecing, applique, reverse applique and raw-edge seams.  A combination of hand and machine stitching will be used to finish this small or medium sized wall hanging.

Should you need more information or simply feel our photos do not live up to your standards, feel free to contact Odette at:

odettet@iafrica.com

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Realistic Mini Landscapes – Mari Strydom

Class 108 – Page 30 – Monday & Tuesday, 1 & 2 July – 2 full days

The ever so patient Mari has been quilting for 12 years and loves designing and teaching her innovative and art quilts.  So if this is the first ever festival you attend and like I was (scared stiff of the teachers) you should consider Mari as a first time teacher.  This woman’s patience just never ends!

In this class you’ll be creating a postcard size quilt from a picture being taught how to use raw edge applique in an easy way.  What more do you want?

Should you need more information or simply feel our photos do not live up to your standards, feel free to contact Mari at:

maris@telkomsa.net

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Freestyle Ways - Marilyn Pretorius

Class 107 – Page 34 – Monday & Tuesday, 1 & 2 July – 2 full days

A couple of us took a class by Marilyn a while back and the amount of information you are left with after the class is absolutely staggering. 

In this class you will not only learn about scale proportion but experiment in burning fabrics such as chiffon, tulle, taffeta and organza into different shapes.  You’ll make cords for couching using different mediums and she’ll also demonstrate on how to plan and prepare for adding fringes.

Come play along with Marilyn using squares and strips to get a magnificent textured end result.

I know the photos of Marilyn’s projects in our program is really bad, so I urge you to contact Marilyn and see much better photos.

Should you need more information or simply feel our photos do not live up to your standards, feel free to contact Marilyn at:

maripre@mweb.co.za

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Orange Tree – Mari Claase

Class 106 – Page 28 – Monday & Tuesday, 1 & 2 July – 1½ Days

This sounds interesting.... using unconventional methods to create a rich interesting tree using both hand and machine work.  Furthermore you’ll be using creative quilting patterns to fill the background and add character to your quilt.

As an innovative quilter Mari strives to make original art quilts with unusual use of colour and creating lovely textures.

Should you need more information or simply feel our photos do not live up to your standards, feel free to contact Mari at:

theoliverose@breede.co.za

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Innovative Embellishments – Ina Meyer

Class 105 – Page 15 – Monday & Tuesday, 1 & 2 July 2013 – Two Days

This class is ideal for the traditional quilter who wants to work more innovatively but doesn't know where to start.  

So join Ina, gather your supplies and get those innovative juices flowing.  Pretty soon you’ll be making innovative quilts as if you've started out doing these.

Should you need more information or simply feel our photos do not live up to your standards, feel free to contact Ina at:

inakeyter@ctweb.co.za

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Kaleidoscope of Colour Appliqué – Marline Turner

Class 104 – Page 35 – Monday, 1 July 2013 – Full Day

What a way to start the festival!  Sitting back doing hand applique knowing you are taught by one of the best.

Marline is an accomplished and passionate quilter, a qualified judge and the winner of numerous awards in South Africa and the USA.

This class teaches you to do needle turn applique and I couldn't help noticing Marline mentioned pointed leaves in her class description in the program.  I think she called mine ‘disappointed leaves’ but practice makes perfect and I for one, am glad I took a similar class with Marline.

Should you need more information or simply feel our photos do not live up to your standards, feel free to contact Marline at:

marline@iafrica.com

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