Hi everyone... We are on Saltspring for our now annual week's getaway with daughter, son-in-law and three  grandchildren aged 10-8-6. Each year gets a lot easier, I must say. Before we know it, they won't want to vacation with us... but it is lovely while it lasts. I took this photo as we walked our first night down to see the neighbour's new sheep. I hope all of you are getting in your summer outings with family and friends. We are so lucky to live in this amazing country.

This workshop is for quilters who have created quilts from patterns and are moving on to designing their own quilts. Theory and technique are integrated throughout the workshop, allowing participants to:

·        gain a theoretical framework from which to evaluate and improve upon their quilt designs

·        experience a design process that supports the evolution and refining of a quilt design, and

·        learn new sewing techniques that allow a broader range of elements to be incorporated in their quilt designs.

Participants come to the workshop with some fabric they love (that’s important!) and have been wanting to incorporate into a quilt. They may also have a design concept in mind, however this is not at all necessary as a starting point. Ideas will quickly be generated!

On day one participants will develop a strong design concept incorporating their chosen fabric selection. 

Between days one and two of the workshop, participants will refine their design, assemble the complete set of fabric that may be used in the quilt, and possibly start creating some elements of the final design.

On day two of the workshop participants will progress from refined design on paper to the final design cut and positioned on their design wall, with some portion of the quilt actually assembled.

The class currently has 9 people enrolled and is definitely running. However there is room to add 3 more to the class so if anyone is interested in joining a group of women who will be exploring design ideas together, please contact Meredith.