Guild Trunks Shows & Workshops
Quilters Treasure
Hand Painted Marbled Fabrics
Workshops Available:
Being Creative with Tsukineko Inks:
Do you have or wonder how to use Tsukineko Inks? Would you like to learn to use both the liquid bottles and the Fabrico Pens? Would you like to know how to create the right colors when you run out of fabrics? Join us and learn the benefits to using Tsukineko water based inks. They are non-toxic, acid free and achievable.
More than 20 techniques are shown using Tsukineko All Purpose Inks and Fabrico Pens. Tsukineko Inks be used on both natural & man made textiles with no special fabric preparation. A few of the techniques covered are Marbling & Drawing on Shaving Cream, Using Silk Screens & Stencils, Using Tone on
Tone & Black & White Fabrics, Lace, Faux Shibori, Salt, Crayons, Rubber Stamps, Aloe Vera.
Tsukineko Inks can also be used on any porous surfaces; wood, leather, tiles, ceramics, pottery & more. No previous experience is needed and it’s fun for all ages. We’ll give you more ides to consider like marbling sneakers and socks and show you many samples to inspire you
Most techniques can be done in class and you will have an opportunity to try these techniques.
Supply list: Wear old clothing. Bring latex gloves if you don’t want to get ink on your hands. (Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water) 1 large zip lock bag, trash bag, paper towels, tooth picks, can of shaving cream (lightly or non-scented if possible, Dollar Store works best) plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes, or any other tool you would like to experiment with. You may also bring additional specialty fabrics or clothing to try
Full kits of remaining 39 colors can be ordered prior to class at the show special price of $122.00. Please e-mail Joe@quilterstreasure.com requesting these ink kits. Now available New CD regular $24.95 class price $20.00 includes tax. These will not be available in class unless previously ordered.
Contact Joel or Bobbie at Joe@Quilterstreasure.com if you have any questions regarding this class
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Being Creative with Tsukineko Inks:
Kit Fee: $45.00/student includes: New CD, various fabrics, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), work sheet & scraper. Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.50 for colors & $4.25 for gold, silver, copper & 3 pearlized inks. There are 45 colors available
Workshop offered on site at guild location Email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com
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Stained Glass Technique:
Do you love the look of Stained Glass? Are you intimidated by appliqué? Now you can learn a quick, easy and fun way to make stained glass quilts! You will be able to convert stained glass patterns and apply this simple technique. You no longer have to use raw edge, registration marks, paper piecing, reverse appliqué, satin stitching, fusible web, etc. Your quilts will be soft, not stiff. You will learn how to piece, stitch and quilt at the same time reducing your stitching by 50%!, this workshop is fun for everyone, and appropriate for all levels. Bring your sewing machine for full day classes only.
SUPPLY LIST: Sewing machine in good working order, extra needles, black thread for top & bobbin, extra bobbin, 2.0 twin needles if you know how to use them, if not single needle will also work.(Sewing machine required only for full day classes) Standard sewing kit., and pencil or marking chalk.
The following items are also needed: student may bring them or purchase as a complete tool kit, available in class for an additional $22 regular $29 value: (Roxanne Glue-baste-it & applicator, Aleene’s Tacky Glue & applicator, Sixth Finger, & presser) (old plastic ruler can be used, warning glue will stain plastic ruler), Contact Joe@Quilterstreasure.com if you have any questions
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Stained Glass Workshop (Instructional CD-ROM available)
Kit Fee: $40.00/per student includes top, marbled fabric, leadline, batting, backing, binding, full size pattern and instructions.
Workshop offered on site at guild location Email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com
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Instant Stained Glass Technique:
Do you love the look of Stained Glass? Are you intimidated by appliqué? Now another way to do stained glass using Tsukineko Inks to color fabric, add leadline, baste together top, batting & backing. Sew on leadline and quilt, all at the same time. Now you can learn a quick, easy and fun way to make stained glass quilts! You will be able to convert stained glass patterns and apply this simple technique. You no longer have to use raw edge, registration marks, paper piecing, reverse appliqué, satin stitching, fusible web, etc. Your quilts will be soft, not stiff. This requires no piecing, just add black leading to your top, stitch and quilt at the same time reducing your stitching by 50%!, this workshop is fun for everyone, and appropriate for all levels.
Bring to class: small scissors, pencil or marking chalk.
Fabrico Pens will be provided for use by students in class. If you whish to order additional pens prior to the class you can check our web site www.Quilterstreasure.com to select colors or order a full set of 36 Fabrico Pens, with brush & fine tips, prior to class at the show special price of $99.50. Please e-mail Joe@quilterstreasure.com requesting these ink kits. These will not be available in class unless previously ordered. Contact Bobbie at Joe@quilterstreasure.com if you have any questions.
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Instant Stained Glass Technique
Kit: $35.00/per student includes top; leadline; full size pattern and instructions & tool kit including Roxanne Glue-baste-it with applicator, Aleene’s Tacky Glue with applicator, Sixth Finger & presser.
Workshop offered on site at guild location Email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com
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Applique for Cheaters:
Are you intimidated by appliqué? Are you afraid of needle turn? Do you want to create the same effect with a quick and easy technique? If so, this workshop is for you! Now you can learn a quick, easy and fun way to appliqué. You will be able to convert appliqué patterns and apply this simple technique. Use patterns from any designer no matter what the method used, or design your own. You no longer have to use raw edge, registration marks, paper piecing, reverse appliqué, satin stitching, fusible web, etc. Your quilts will be soft, not stiff. You will learn how to piece, stitch and quilt at the same time (reduces your stitching by 50 %!). It is quick, fun and easy, with reinforced edges strong enough to use and wash. What more could you want? This workshop is fun for everyone, and appropriate for all levels. (Sewing machine required only for full day classes) Standard sewing kit., and pencil or marking chalk.
SUPPLY LIST: Sewing machine in good working order, extra needles, clear thread for top & black bobbin, extra bobbin, 2.0 twin needles if you know how to use them, if not single needle will also work.
(Sewing machine required only for full day classes) Standard sewing kit., and pencil or marking chalk.
The following items are also needed: student may bring them or purchase as a complete tool kit, available in class for an additional $22 regular $29 value: (Roxanne Glue-baste-it & applicator, Aleene’s Tacky Glue & applicator, Sixth Finger, & presser) (old plastic ruler can be used, warning glue will stain plastic ruler), Contact Joe@Quilterstreasure.com if you have any questions
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Applique for Cheaters Workshop (Instructional CD-ROM available)
Kit Fee: $40.00/per student includes top, marbled fabric, leadline, batting, backing, binding, pattern and instructions & use of Tsukineko Fabrico Pens.
Workshop offered on site at guild location Email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com
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Quilt-As-You-Go:
Are your quilt blocks different sizes? Quilt tops shift? Trouble finding a large flat surface, with comfortable height to baste your quilt? Learn an easy way to make a large flat & square quilt? This workshop is for you. Discover to prepare & assemble quilt blocks, which will permit you to see all your seams as you sew. No guess work here! Finish, for a perfect way to create large quilted projects easily! The bottom, middle & top of your quilt will all measure the same. Cut on ¼ inch line, square your quilt; add binding for a perfect quilt.
Participants should bring: Pen/pencil/chalk, scissors, rotary cutter & mat, ruler or ruler square (7" square) sewing machine, needle & thread.
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Quilt-As-You-Go (Instructional CD-ROM available)
Kit Fee: $30.00/per student include Marbled Fabric, Batting, Backing, Binding, & Printed Directions.
Workshop offered on site at guild location Email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com
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MARBLING WITH JACQUARD PAINTS:
Have you ever wondered how they make that beautiful marbled fabric? Are you frustrated in finding the right colors? Have you collected fat quarters that have no common denominator? Now you can learn Create fabric that now matches perfectly to any fabric. Pull colors off those fat quarters to use them in your quilt. Our goal is “To Give Quilters an Artist Pallet”. Quilters Treasure will share with you how their one of kind marble fabric is created. Learn about the products used by the professionals and become familiar with supplies, what to do and what not to do. Why do paint colors react differently and how they affect each other. This is a chance to ask questions & get answers from the professionals.
Break the bonds that limit your creativity. No special talent or experience necessary. All you need is the desire to try new techniques to personalize your quilts. What you learn here can be used in traditional, contemporary or art quilts. This technique can also be used on clothing & interior decorating.
Student Supply List: Shallow tray or Roasting Pan at least 16” x 11” x 2 ½ “deep,(dark pans will not work) a plastic Spray bottle & 10 clothes pins, Small plastic saucer to mix paints, Plastic bag & wax paper to take home wet painted fabric. Household utensils such as: wide tooth comb, volumizing comb, large lift comb, hair picks, skewers or similar tool with wide spread between teeth, toothpicks, any tool you would like to try, etc., Newspaper, Wear old clothing, Thin plastic gloves optional.
NOTE: If you have special fabric that you want to paint on, it must be received by Quilters Treasure 30 days before class so that it can be washed and pre-treated for Marbling process. Please contact Joe@Quilterstreasure.com, directly with questions about bringing your own fabric selection to marble.
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Marbling with Jacquard Paints
Kit Fee: $59/per student includes Marbling Kit with 6 paints, red, blue, yellow, green, black & white, Alum Mordant, Methocel & Pre treated cotton fabric, also included is CD on Marbling a $24.95 value Full Day (6 hours) only.
Workshop offered on site at guild location (requires sink & 'dirty workshop') Email for information or details, email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com _______________________________________________________________________________
Learn to Make, Use and Care for Silk Screens:
Have you heard of Silk Screening and thought it was too difficult? Did you think it would cost too much?
We have prepared a class which will teach you to, make, use & clean silk screen. Using Tsukineko All Purpose Ink to create solid colors or marbled shaving cream to add dimension to your work, personalize your clothing and/or quilts? It’s easy and works on all fabrics – natural and man-made & no special preparation required. Create your own fabric; provide solutions to making fabrics you have work in your projects. Silk Screen starter kits can be purchased for under $50.00.
You will make your own silk screen in class to take home. Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.45 for colors & $4.20 for Gold, Silver, Copper, Champagne Mist, Black Pearl & Frost White. Tsukineko Inks have 45 colors available. Full kits of remaining 39 colors can be ordered prior to class at the show special price of $122.00.
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Learn to Make, Use and Care for Silk Screens:
Kit Fee: $40.00/per student include various sample fabrics, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), work sheet & scraper & Printed Directions. Other colors can be purchased
Workshop offered on site at guild location (requires access to water) Email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com ______________________________________________________
PHOTO TRANSFERS FOR QUILTS, CLOTHING & DECORATING: Art Prints: Customized Colorations
Have you seen a picture you though would look great in your project? Do you have a special picture to give as a gift? Would you like to be able to personalize your clothing and/or quilts & home décor? Did you think it would cost too much? Discover artistic effects both subtle and dramatic when you add color to fabrics of all types, including photo transfer images. Experience white crayon and aloe vela as resists and extenders; add tints, insert ‘missing’ colors, learn to work on colored fabrics without color-bleeding and more. Suitable for natural and man-made fabrics, colorizing with inks adds personal style to gifts, clothing, quilts and home décor items, allows you to coordinate image and fabric colors, tint black and white prints and more. Learn the secrete to using a white crayon, aloe vera & even shaving cream like a resist & as an extender.
SUPPLY LIST: Wear old clothing. Bring latex gloves if you don’t want to get ink on your hands. (Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water) 1 large zip lock bag, trash bag, paper towels, tooth picks, clear aloe vera, can of shaving cream (lightly or non-scented if possible, Dollar Store works best) plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes, or any other tool you would like to experiment with. If you have photos already transferred onto fabric, you may bring them. Remember this is a learning process and you should not try this on any valuable, one of a kind, photo transfer until you gain experience.
Fabrico Pens will be provided for use by students in class. If you whish to order additional pens prior to the class you can check our web site to select colors or order a full set of 36 Fabrico Pens, with brush & fine tips, prior to class at the show special price of $99.50. Full kits of remaining 39 colors of ink can be ordered prior to class at the show special of $120.00. Please e-mail Joe@quilterstreasure.com requesting these ink kits. These will not be available in class unless previously ordered. Contact Bobbie at Joe@quilterstreasure.com if you have any questions.
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Photo Transfers for Quilts, Clothing & Decorating:
KIT $35 includes one photo transfer sheet with picture, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), white crayon, Fantastics & work sheet. Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.45 for colors & $4.20 for gold, silver, copper & 3 pearlized inks. There are 45 colors available
Workshop offered on site at guild location Email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com
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Stained Glass & Quilt-As-You-Go - 2 Classes in one full day:
#1 Do you love the look of Stained Glass? Are you intimidated by appliqué? Now you can learn a quick, easy and fun way to make stained glass quilts! You will be able to convert stained glass patterns and apply this simple technique. You no longer have to use raw edge, registration marks, paper piecing, reverse appliqué, satin stitching, fusible web, etc. Your quilts will be soft, not stiff. You will learn how to piece, stitch and quilt at the same time reducing your stitching by 50%!
#2 Are your quilt blocks different sizes? Do your quilt tops shift? Do you have trouble finding a flat surface large enough and at a comfortable Height to baste your quilt layers together? If you would like an easy way to make a large quilt that is flat, square and even, then this is the workshop for you. Discover how to prepare and assemble quilt blocks using this “Quilt as You Go” method, which will permit you to see all your seams as you sew. No guess work here! A perfect way to create large quilted projects easily! You can measure the bottom, middle & top of your quilt & they will all measure the same. There will also be a dotted ¼ inch line to cut, which will also square your quilt. Add binding and you have a perfect quilt.
The morning class will be making 4 stained glass blocks which, in the afternoon we will assemble into a wall hanging. Great for all levels beginner to advanced. Contact Joe@Quilterstreasure.com if you have any questions regarding this class
SUPPLY LIST: Sewing machine in good working order, extra needles, black thread for top & bobbin, extra bobbin, 2.0 twin needles if you know how to use them, if not single needle will also work Standard sewing kit including hand sewing needles, and marking pencil or chalk sharp fabric scissors and large shears..
The following items are also needed (student may bring them or purchase from Bobbie as a complete tool kit, available in class for an additional $22 (regular $29 value): Roxanne Glue-baste-it & applicator, Aleene’s Tacky Glue & applicator, Sixth Finger, & presser (old plastic ruler can be used, warning glue will stain plastic ruler), To assemble blocks you will need a minimum of 9 inch ruler for measuring blocks (square rulers should not be used) Rulers will also be available for $14. You will learn in class how to assemble any size or multiple size blocks.
Bonus class; see how to make precise mitered corners for your binding. It’s fun, easy, and saves time. Minute Miters & instructions will be available at class for $5.
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Stained Glass & Quilt-As-You-Go - 2 Classes in one full day:
Kit Fee: $45/student includes top, marbled fabric, leadline, sashing, batting, backing, binding, full size pattern, full instructions for completing 7” & 12 “blocks.
Workshop offered on site at guild location Email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com _______________________________________________________________________________
Perfect Flying Geese & Half Square Triangles:
Are you frustrated making flying geese & half square triangles? Would you like to learn how to make 36 half square triangles from just 2 larger pieces of fabric with out the worry of stretching your fabric on the bias? Does the math to do flying geese frustrate you? This class will give you the right tools to make it fun and reduce the stress. You will receive 4 specialty tools that can be used in other projects. Learn how the right tools & the knowledge to use them will not only improve you skills in making flying geese & half square triangles but will also improve other quilting skills. This workshop is fun for everyone, and appropriate for all levels.
SUPPLY LIST:
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1 ea 20” x 20” light (white)
1 ea 20” x 20” light (white) 2.4 strips 2 ½” x wof; light (white)
4 strips 2 ½” x wof; light (white) 3.1 ea 20” x 20” Medium (blue)
1 ea 20” x 20” Medium (blue) 4.4 strips 2 ½” x wof; Medium (blue)
4 strips 2 ½” x wof; Medium (blue) 5.2 ea 20” x 20” Dark (purple)
2 ea 20” x 20” Dark (purple) 6.4 strips 2 ½” x wof; Dark (purple)
4 strips 2 ½” x wof; Dark (purple) 7.Cut 4, 1 ½” border x wof; Medium (blue)
Cut 4, 1 ½” border x wof; Medium (blue) 8.Cut 4, 2” binding x wof; Medium (blue)
Cut 4, 2” binding x wof; Medium (blue) 9.neutral or color to match project thread for top & bobbin,
neutral or color to match project thread for top & bobbin, 10.pencil or marking chalk that will show on your material
pencil or marking chalk that will show on your material 11.Standard sewing kit including cutting mat, ruler & rotary cutter.
Standard sewing kit including cutting mat, ruler & rotary cutter.12.Sewing machine in good working order, extra needles & bobbins.
Sewing machine in good working order, extra needles & bobbins.(Fabric kits are available for $30 which will include 3 ½ yards of fabric replacing items 1-8 and will be in the colors show on sample.) Contact Joe@Quilterstreasure.com if you have any questions
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Perfect Flying Geese & Half Square Triangles:
Kit Fee: $35/student which includes 4 rulers, pattern and complete instructions.
Workshop offered on site at guild location Email Joe@Quilterstreasure.com
Trunk Shows & Presentations
Are you local to New England or one of our scheduled shows? Want your guild to thank you for an entertaining evening of Fun, Fabric and Festivities? Contact us about a Trunk Show for your Guild. We offer a 30-90 minute presentation, depending on your guilds needs. We speak on how our family business was started, the exciting trials and tribulations of traveling with quilt shows, marbling fabric, our innovative Stained Glass Technique, and more! We show dozens of samples of our work, including some of our earliest and most primitive pieces up to our current masterpieces that are sure to dazzle and entertain you all.
We also offer most of our products to you and your guild right there at your guild meeting (We don't have a retail store, so our products are normally available only at Quilt Shows and our website). Your members can browse through totes of our Hand Marbled Fabrics, Stained Glass Kits, Fat Quarter Bundles and much more, all right there at your guild meeting! Bring a quilt shop to your guild, contact us for details about our schedule!
Email Joe@QuiltersTreasure.com
