Texture can be physical or visual.  We can use texture in our quilts to create dramatic visual impact. It creates depth and dimension. Sometimes it creates a suggestion of movement, drawing the eye across the surface of the quilt.  Texture can be as important as color, value, line and shape in creating a design that is successful. The possibility for creating texture in our quilts is limited only by our imaginations.  Let’s explore some of these possibilities together and create a quilt full of texture and fun.

This class will be divided into two parts, for a total of 6 weeks.  In Part One, we create our own original fabrics, with paints, tyvek, batting and more.  Then in Part Two,  we’ll put it all together and make as small quilt to showcase  the textures and unique fabrics you have made; making our pattern and cutting our pieces, then doing the appliqué, quilting, and most of the embellishing all in one step. 

All the techniques will be available to you as written lessons to download, but you will also have access to video so you can actually watch as I demonstrate each technique. So, are you ready to take this next step?  Come on; let’s “texturize” your quilts!

Instructor

Your instructor for this class is Deborah Levy. You can read about Deb and see detail photos from some of her art quilts in the Teacher Biography section.

Class Details 

Class is conducted in a virtual classroom at MQResource.  This means that you have access to class lessons at your convenience (24x7!), and will also have access to  a private forum for class members only.  Other technology used will include PDF documents for downloading, online videos to view, online chats, and more.  You will also have access to a private Gallery to which you can upload pictures of your work for critique by the instructor.

Instructions will be provided for viewing class files, uploading and downloading files and pictures, and using the forums and chat rooms.  Technical assistance will be provided if any questions arise.

Class Schedule and Fees

Class is scheduled to begin Monday, September 22nd and will last for 6 weeks.

Class fees are nonrefundable, unless class is canceled due to low enrollment. 

A class supply list will be e-mailed several weeks before class is scheduled to begin.   You will also be receiving further information about how to access class information on the MQResource website.

Class fee: $75

In order to sign up for the class, you will need to visit the Knots & Bolts website (Suzanne's online store), which will allow you to  pay for your class with a credit card, your PayPal account, or you can mail in your payment to the address provided.  To sign up, click the link below, you'll be taken directly to the class page at Knots & Bolts:

Sign up for class!

 Premier members, if you haven't gotten an e-mail with a discount code, please contact Suzanne and she'll give you the info on the discounted price for Premier members!  Not a Premier Member?  Visit this post in the forum to learn more about Premier Membership.