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long last, landscape patterns suitable for the rank beginner with little
experience and no self-confidence! (Said with tongue firmly planted in
cheek) .... you'll be hooked on this easy, no-template,
surface-stitched technique"
Karen
Reed / PA
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it (Layered Curves) has added a new dimension to my work as a fine art
quilter. The Accidental Landscape is a practical new skill. It is both
fast and marketable as fine art. It promotes creative self expression for
artists using fabric for their medium." Joan / Massachusetts
"... your
method allows for much tighter curves in the design and also gives an
interesting texture with the topstitching." Ionne /
British Columbia
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Lectures: |
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Happy
Villages and Accidental Landscapes |
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for 2008
Two
totally different techniques with the same fun
results!
Karen
shares her two favorite approaches to playing with
fabrics: Fabric collage (Happy Villages) and
layered/topstitching (Accidental Landscapes). This
lighthearted and informative power point presentation
will show you how the techniques evolved and will
inspire you to try fabric collage or
layered/topstitching in your own creations.

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Layered Curves
and Peaks
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hour slide presentation and trunk show: An
overview
of how to create curves and angles using Karen's "Layered Curves and Peaks" and how they are used in her
Accidental Landscapes™ series. Inspired by the textures, lines and colors
found in nature, Karen shares her
love of curved piecing and collage, and how it led to the creation of her
layering/topstitching technique.
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| Collaged
Creations
One
hour slide presentation and trunk show: From
whimsical lizards to contemplative landscapes, Karen leads you step by
step through several approaches to fabric collage. She will show you how
to cut fabrics to get the look of precision piecing or even to give your
piece a soft painterly glow. |
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Workshops: |
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Accidental
Landscapes™:
Inspired by a Fabric
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NEW FOR 2008! |
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This
is my favorite approach to making an Accidental
Landscape. Choose a multi-color print fabric as your
inspiration and use it as a starting point in choosing
the color palette for your imaginary landscape. This
is an adventure you don't want to miss! (additional
book fee $21.95)
Please note
that the quilt and fabrics pictured at left show
an example of a landscape inspired by a multi-color fabric. You
will not be making this particular scene in
class.
All Levels ~
available as
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Half
Day Workshop - your scene will be topstitched with
borders. |
 | Full
Day Workshop - you will have time to quilt your
scene(s). |
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Day - After a full day of creating imaginary
scenes, you now have the base to create scenes
inspired by real-life photos and/or incorporate
photo transfers into your scene. |
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Accidental
Landscapes ™: Beaches
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Layers of gently curved strips are combined with a
dramatic sky to create an easy beach scene. Personalize your beach by
adding collage details like a dune fence, beach grass, shells, sailboats,
beach chairs, umbrellas, lighthouses, photo transfers, etc. See Accidental
Landscapes Gallery
for variations. Beach scene
measures approximately 8" x 12" (without borders). (Additional pattern fee $
7)
All Levels ~
available as
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Half
Day Workshop (the basic Beach scene is created; collage details will
be discussed) |
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1
Day Workshop
(students will have time to add collage details and Layered Curves
borders)
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 | Fabric
Kits are available at $20 and may be reserved for workshop
participants by contacting me
by email or phone.
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Collage
Workshop "Happy Villages" |
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Explore the
freedom of fabric collage! No seams to piece or match,
no lines to trace ... Just free form cutting of step and window shapes.
Step by step your little village will magically come to life.
Finished
size 16 1/2 inch square.
(Additional book fee $ 16.95) Technique:
Fabric Collage
All
Levels ~ available as
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Half
Day Workshop (leave your sewing machine at home for this introduction
to fabric collage. Projects can be completed at home either by machine
or by hand) |
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1
Day Workshop
(A layer of tulle and machine stitching will complete your fabric
collage project) |
 | See more Happy
Villages made using this collage method |
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