NicQuiltz

The past month or so has been a total whirlwind in the NicQuiltz world, with Coffs Harbour followed closely by my first international teaching trip to New Zealand. Now that I've had a couple of weeks to decompress, I thought it was about time I got back on the blogging wagon.

My first task was to update my class list to show my new classes, which I'm very excited about. I have added the Painted Surface Master Class and Free-Motion Quilting Tutorial to my list - here's hoping some of you might be interested in getting me to come share them with you and your local group.

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Well I'm just back from a fabulous few days at the Creative Winter Escape at Coffs Harbour, where I worked with a wonderful group in my Painted Surface Master Class.

 The students created blocks either from my designs or their own inspirations, using a variety of paint techniques on fabric - Julie's blocks above were just stunning.

Among other techniques, we made print blocks - this beauty was the work of Marilyn.

The printed borders they created were so beautiful - this one is Meri's.

This is Jennifer's...

I loved Trish's jellyfish & bubbles...

And Merediths border was simply divine.

Still unpacking, but I'll be back with some more eye candy for you tomorrow.

I've just about finished the third class sample for my new Master Class. Phew... I've been chained to the sewing machine all week, but I'm so thrilled with how these have turned out.  

Now I just have to tweak the notes, do some photocopying and think about packing... don't think I'm going to be taking many clothes, my suitcase will be full of more important things!

Well after losing a week or more to illness, I'm back in the studio hitting it hard to get ready for my new Master Class which debuts at the Creative Winter Escape in Coffs Harbour next weekend. I've just about finished the second sample, and have done the surface enhancement for the third, plus the kits are nearly ready to go.

Phew! Launching a new class is lots of work, but I know it will all pay off - the art quilters doing this one are going to have SO much fun!!!

I've been busy in the studio, and am very excited to show you some new work at last! This is the first (completed) sample for my new class - The Painted Surface for Art Quilters.  The class will have it's first run in the full format at this year's Be Creative Winter Escape in Coffs Harbour in July 2010.

This class will showcase five different approaches to enhancing your quilts with paint, using three unique designs created especially for the class, or working from your own image, as well as free-motion quilting. 

There are still a few places available in this master class - click on the link and sign up quick if you are tempted!