Free Schoolhouse Sessions
Bed Turning (located in the Atrium)
Facilitator: Lisa Hart, Tri-County Quilt Guild Member and Owner, Handmade by Hart
Rest tired feet, and view a beautiful collection of red, white, and blue quilts during this popular session. Celebrate
Tri-County Quilt Guild’s 20th anniversary and our nation’s upcoming semi-quincentennial.
Fri Feb 27 12:30pm-1:15pm
Sat Feb 28 11:45am-12:30pm
Fabric Flowers
Facilitator: Nancy Youens, Tri-County Quilt Guild Board Member and Celebrate 20 Featured Quilter
Express your creativity in this hands-on session and learn a technique for making beautiful non-sew fabric flowers.
Create a flower during class and leave with ideas on how to use fabric flowers to add beauty to your favorite space.
Fri Feb 27 11:45am-12:30pm
Sat Feb 28 12:15pm-1:00pm
Playing Around with Disappearing Flying Geese
Facilitator: Jackie Hillman, Tri-County Quilt Guild Member
Join award-winning quilter Jackie Hillman for this hands-on workshop featuring her signature Disappearing Flying
Geese technique, including a lecture, and trunk show of many of her quilts showcased at International Quilt Festival in
2023. Participants will explore various ways to split Flying Geese blocks, along with inspiration for designing their own
blocks using split Flying Geese paper pieces. Participants will receive handouts including design suggestions and
charts for creating blocks in different sizes.
Fri Feb 27 10:45am-11:30am
Sat Feb 28 2:15pm-3:00pm
Slow Stitching 101
Facilitator: Patty Mooney, Tri-County Quilt Guild Member
Slow stitching is an ancient practice that combines traditional hand-stitching with creativity and promotes both
relaxation and sustainability. Participants will practice various slow-stitch techniques on a quilt block.
Fri Feb 27 1:00pm-1:45pm
Sat Feb 28 1:15pm-2:00pm
Quilty Tips and Tools
Facilitator: Bridgette Woods, Tri-County Quilt Guild Member
Hear quilting tips from expert quilters and gain guidance on how to use those nifty gadgets stashed away in your
sewing room. Share your favorite tool, a helpful tip, or just sit back and soak up some knowledge from seasoned
quilters.
Sat Feb 28 11:15am-12:00pm
Using African Wax Prints in Quilting Projects
Facilitator: Stephanie Moss, Tri-County Quilt Guild Member
Learn more about African wax prints (Ankara) and discover ways to integrate these vibrant textiles in quilting projects.
View items made using these rich, colorful fabrics and be inspired to “play” with African wax prints every time you sew!
Attendees receive an informative handout and a sample of Ankara fabric.
Sat Feb 28 10:30am-11:00am
The Schoolhouse is in the rear of the Conference Center where the quilts are on