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This class will be upstairs. You have pieced a striking top and the quilting is lovely, but the last step is holding you back. This class will take you through the binding choices that confront you. Topics will include double fold binding, two-toned binding, art quilt facing, self binding, bias vs. straight grain, and hand sewing vs machine sewing. We will discuss which type is best in a variety of situations. This class is appropriate for any level of quilter and the instructor has been binding quilts since the 1980s.

This class is upstairs! Has machine quilting made hand quilting obsolete? Not at all! It remains a viable option to finish your quilts, whether done over your entire quilt or to enhance certain areas. This class will cover how to hand quilt using a lap hoop (traditional stitch and big stitch), how to choose a quilting design to compliment your quilt top, and how to mark your quilt. This class is appropriate for quilters of any experience level and the instructor has been hand quilting for thirty plus years.

THIS CLASS IS UPSTAIRS AT LYONS QUILTING Using a simple technique, you will learn to create a pattern suitable for your comfort zone and level of expertise. You will learn to see value and use that knowledge to change your colors from natural to fanciful if you would like. I will also cover different ways to make your animals eyes come to life, how to use shading with pen and pencil, and how to finish by mounting your artwork on canvas.