Quilts and the Underground Railroad: Fact or Fiction
Were quilts used in the Underground Railroad? Is this perception a compelling story or an historical fact? Have recent movies and books added or hindered the evidence?
This presentation illustrates the folklore juxtaposed with the known facts based upon research, photographs, and quilts. You decide: Were quilts used? Is it fact or folklore?
Creating Art with Thread Painting
Lecture: (Zoom or In-Person)
Fun. Creative. Instructive. Create large or small works of art to enjoy in your home or gift-giving to family and friends. Learn to diagram art by stitching thread on fabric. Discover how to identify, label and incorporate the correct thread for your piece. Find out how to choose the correct needle size for your machine. Determine if batting is your only choice or are there other options? Discover simple techniques to thread paint your work from start to finish.
Appropriate for all skill levels.
A publicity package for your guild will be sent upon a signed contract.
Thread Painting: Three-hour Workshop : (Zoom or In-Person)
This fast n’ easy workshop will get you started or help you continue on your adventure with thread painting. I will guide you step- by- step, from creating a “sandwich,” to choosing the right thread and colors for your machine. Free-motion quilting demonstrations will help even a beginner quilter will feel successful. Choose one of my kits or use a panel of your own. Let’s get thread painting, now!
Appropriate for all skill levels.
Choose a kit from one of my original works of art, a kit I created from commercial fabric, or use a panel of your own.
You may purchase a kit by contacting me, use the contact form on the website, and I will send you the details on payment.
Supply list and publicity package for your guild will be sent upon a signed contract.
Thread Painting: Six-hour Workshop: (Zoom or In-Person)
A six-hour workshop creates the luxury of time, guidance, and extended personal attention. Going step-by -step, we will discuss image selection, batting and atypical options. Discover why some threads work well in your machine and some not so much. Use my free worksheets, available to anyone on my website, that will help you improve your quilting confidence. Free-motion quilting demonstrations that will get you started or support prior knowledge. Let’s play!
Appropriate for all skill levels.
Choose a kit from one of my original works of art, a kit I created from commercial fabric, or use a panel of your own.
Supply list and publicity package for your guild will be sent upon a signed contract.
Smart Phone Photography for Quilters
Lecture: (Zoom or In-Person)
Do you love to juxtapose your photography and your quilting? Are you looking for an easy and fast way to improve your smart phone photography? This workshop is for you. Learn how to take a ho-hum image to wow!!! Discover how to apply the rules of composition, strategies for photographing effective images, and using an inexpensive app that will transform your images from adequate to impressive.
Appropriate for all skill levels.
A publicity package for your guild will be sent upon a signed contract.
Three Hour Workshop Available
This is a great opportunity to reinforce and practice new skills that you learned in the lecture.
Improve Your Smart Phone Photography, Improve Your Marketing
(Zoom or In-Person)
Good photographs share information about your business instantly. Learn to recognize the difference between a powerful image and an ineffective photo. Understand the three elements that your photos need to engage the viewer. Simple tools and an inexpensive app on your phone will tweak and improve all your images.
Audience: Quilt teachers, store owners, Bloggers, Newsletters, anyone who wants to promote products.
Smart Phone Photography: From Acceptable to Spectacular Photos
All smart phones have similar features. Learn how to use these features and go from acceptable pictures to stunning images by mastering key techniques. Great for quilters, bloggers, newsletter editors, marketing and bragging rights.
Contact Jan: Wyseworks365@gmail.com