Subtle Creations
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  • July5th


    I recently took a fabulous class from Pam Holland on her “Leggy Alphabet”  If you should ever get a chance to take a class from this amazing  artist … take it!  No matter what the class is.

    In visiting Pam’s class on portraits, I spotted Pam’s letter “A” for Attitude and immediately thought of my granddaughter Ashlynn; you know how six year olds are all attitude … except with their Nana!

    It was a great class with many laughs.  Pam has a great video and tons of insirational quilts, sketches, and photos.

    Pam also informs her students many times against copyright issues.

    One of the most impressive aspects about Pams class is that all the students’ work ends up looking great.

    This class really perked up my own creativity!

    When I got home I pulled out my sketch book again and started a D for my daughter Danielle.

    Pam’s D was for door as Pam is making her alphabet to go with a story book.

    Danielle said she did not want a door so I am making her a stylized D, which started another long line of sketches on a paisley alphabet.

    Let’s see where this takes us!

    In other news, I have most of the Evening Mist quilt blocks done so I will add pictures of the fabrics and a few blocks shortly, which means as soon as I figure out how to do it. ; )

    Happy stitching!

    Vikki

  • May25th

    Join Vikki

    For a fun, fabulous weekend of quilting, laughing, eating, chatting, eating, and QUILTING!

    (Not necessarily in that order!)

    We’ll be getting together for a fabulous quilting weekend spent with great people learning new techniques, tips, and all original quilt designs.  We’ll start with dinner on Friday evening and end with a wonderful Sunday brunch – quilting the hours in between.

    When

    September 17th-19th, 2010 at the Bergman Driving Range (just off the by-pass on the West side of Keewatin).

    Cost

    (Includes two dinners, two brunches, fruit, snacks, tea, and coffee plus your choice of class complete with full patterns and pictures.)

    Register on or before June 30th for $150.00 (no tax!).

    Register on or after July 1st for $150.00 plus tax ($169.50 total).

    Payment is non-refundable unless canceled prior to August 17th – or – if the retreat is full – or – is canceled.  Full payment is due by August 10th, 2010.  Emergency cancellation circumstances will be evaluated by Vikki on an individual basis.

    Register Online

    Go to the registration form (you will receive a copy of your registration via e-mail).

    Hours

    Friday 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

    Saturday 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM

    Sunday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    More Information

    Contact Vikki for more information.

  • March28th

    Starting on Monday, April 5th, 2010 there will be on-going quilting classes on Mondays from 10 AM – 1 PM.  Please contact Vikki for the cost of this class.  The classes will be held at various locations to be determined.

    Every week will be a new technique or quilt related lesson to learn.  These classes are all about having fun while you learn.

    Any questions you have about quilting will be answered through these classes.  Enter your questions through the contact page.

    Included in this series of classes will be:

    • Needles and Threads – which needles to use with which threads and more.
    • Use fabric from your stash, especially those ugly-others, to make a sample.
    • Binding by machine and/or hand.
    • Fun ways to appliqué.
    • Easy and fun stash quilts.
    • How to get rid of those darn UFOs.
    • Or… what to do if you don’t want to throw them away.  How to quilt them and get them finished.
    • Or, if all else fails, how to make a silk purse from a sow’s ear.

    Stay tuned for details.

    * Due to the high cost of insurance no classes will be held at 26 Peter Street West, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3R2.