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SIX TEACHERS FOR THREE DAYS OF LEARNING

AND FELLOWSHIP

The TVQA Spring Seminar Committee is excited about the selection of teachers, classes,

lectures and fellowship activities planned for the TVQA Spring Seminar – June 25, 26, 27,

2015. We have a varied selection of national and local teachers who will teach whole and

half-day classes and will provide an excellent balance of techniques and skill levels.

The teachers are as follows: Nancy Mahoney, Pat Wys, Jean Shaw, Fran Sargent, Theresa

Raleigh and Janice Stewart.

Two dinner/lectures (Thursday and Friday at 6:00 p.m.) have been planned. These events

will give us the opportunity to be together as a group as well as enjoying the enlightening and

entertaining lectures. The dinner/lectures are open to the public with advance reservations.

No tickets will be sold at the door. It would be a good time for guilds to get together as a

group and come for the evening. Area merchants, TVQA shop owners and seminar teachers

will have donated excellent door prizes: books, gifts, notions, fabric, etc. These donations

will be divided into two groups and be given away only at the dinner/lectures.

The time for the classes will be 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Whole-day classes

will meet in both time blocks. Half-day classes will meet in the a.m. time block. This format

gives a two hour break for lunch to check out local shops, as well as TVQA vendors who

have set up at the seminar. Only TVQA vendors may sell at the event. The vendor space is

limited. Contact Arieanna Glennon at (home) 615-459-5338 or (cell) 615-423-4120 or at

ariglennon@comcast.net with questions.

MILDRED LOCKE

2015 Spring Seminar

Sponsored by TVQA

June 25, 26, 27

Doubletree Hotel

1850 Old Fort Parkway

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Spring Seminar is for 2015 TVQA members only. Membership status will be checked

before confirmation of your reservation. Confirmation notices will be e-mailed beginning in

late March. Please read the instructions before mailing the reservation form. Registration will

be filled by postmark dates. Anyone who signs up for a full class schedule and two meals will

receive a discount of $20. A full class schedule means that the whole and half-day classes

must be taken both morning and afternoon all three days. It is suggested that you mail your

registration and payment to ensure your places in the classes of your choosing. All classes are

limited to 20 students. The teachers determine the maximum size to ensure that each student

will have individual attention.

Cancellation Dates: Registrations cancelled before May 30, 2015 will be refunded MINUS a

$25.00 handling charge. On and after May 30, 2015 refunds (minus the $25.00 handling

charge) will be made only if cancellation is due to illness or death of the participant or

immediate family. You may get someone to take your place. All refunds for cancellations

will be mailed AFTER the close of Spring Seminar.

Individual Room Reservations: DoubleTree Hotel, 1850 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro,

TN 37129 (615-895-5555) has a block of rooms reserved for TVQA. If they should be full,

please contact Arieanna Glennon (615-459-5338) to possibly secure more rooms. However,

the DoubleTree Hotel will release all unbooked rooms in our block after May 29th.

Please research your chosen teacher(s) on-line for more

information on their projects.

Registration forms must be postmarked

NO LATER

than June 8, 2015

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Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 25, 2015:

8:00 a.m. Nancy Mahoney - Blue Bayou (all day class)

Jean Shaw - Wink and a Smile (all day class)

Pat Wys - Silver Thimble Extravaganza (all day class)

6:00 p;m. Dinner & Lecture - Pat Wys

Friday, June 26, 2015:

8:00 a.m. Fran Sargent - Stormy Seas Table Runner (all day class)

Nancy Mahoney - Knockout Roses (all day class)

Pat Wys - Scrappy Nines (all day class)

6:00 p.m. Dinner & Lecture - Nancy Mahoney

Saturday, June 27, 2015:

8:00 a.m. Teresa Raleigh - Runaway to Bali (half day class)

8:00 a.m. Jean Shaw - Tavern Blues (half day class)

8:00 a.m. Janice Stewart - Long –Arm type quilting techniques (half day class)

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THURSDAY - ALL DAY CLASS

NANCY MAHONEY - “Blue Bayou” - From Nancy’s book

Simple Circles and Quick Curves

Due to copyright restrictions, participants will need to purchase this

book.

Nancy loves making traditional quilts–with a new twist. In this class, students will learn

Nancy's starch appliqué techniques using plastic templates for flawless appliqué results. Class

will encompass all aspects of invisible machine appliqué including template and pattern piece

preparation, tips for laying out perfectly placed designs, and step-by-step instruction for using

your sewing machine to achieve finished appliqués that truly look hand stitched. Nancy's book,

Simple Circles and Quick Curves required.

This is a great opportunity to build on your quilting skills and master curve techniques. Nancy

will demonstrate her techniques to make this fabulous quilt. Imagine the possibilities!

Quilt size: 59" x 59"

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THURSDAY - ALL DAY CLASS

JEAN SHAW - “Wink and a Smile” Designed by Lisa Christensen Jean Shaw has received permission from the original pattern designer to reproduce the pattern

and teach “Wink and a Smile”. It is an old pattern and has not been on the market for a while.

It is just beautiful.

I chose the 30’s fabrics to make the quilt on display. I have seen the quilt made in a variety of

different fabrics and thought each was wonderful…so select your favorite grouping of fabrics

and let the fun begin. I do recommend that the star points need to have a solid appearance to

get the effect that they are spinning around the blocks. I chose to use one background fabric

for my quilt, but it also works great to have a “scrappy” background using a variety of similar

tone fabrics.

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FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

For Nine Patches, Cornerstones and Border:

Four Mediums - ¼ Yard Each Five Darks - ¾ Yard Each

In my sample quilt, I used 19 different 30’s reproduction fabrics and made all my nine-patch

blocks “scrappy”. You may plan accordingly with your mediums and darks so that your nine

patches are ”defined” dark and light or scrappy.

Star Points…Five Colors - ½ Yard Each

Assorted Backgrounds…Six Yards Total

Binding…¾ Yard

PATTERN:

Jean will sell the pattern to the class members for $2.00.

SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS:

Sewing machine in good working order with extra bobbins. Basic sewing supplies, i.e., pins,

scissors, seam ripper, neutral thread. Basic rotary cutting supplies…mat, rotary cutter,

6”x12” (or larger) acrylic ruler and 12 ½” acrylic square.

CUTTING REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO CLASS TIME:

SEWING RECOMMENDATION PRIOR TO CLASS TIME:

If you are comfortable creating your nine-patch blocks, I would recommend that you make a

total of 29 nine-patch blocks prior to class time. Each nine-patch block should measure 6 ½”

square prior to being placed in the quilt.

FABRIC FIRST CUT SECOND CUT

Nine Patches From Each Medium Fabric Two - 2 ½” Strips

Nine Patches From Each Dark Fabric Two - 2 ½” Strips

Star Points

From Each of All Five Star Colors

Two - 1 ½” Strips

Five - 2 ½” Strips

Forty - 1 ½” x 1 ½” Squares

Eighty - 2 ½” x 2 ½” Squares

Background Fabric(s) 57 - 2 ½” Strips

Twelve - 4 ½” Strips

Sixty - 2 ½” x 14 ½” Rectangles

(Helpful Hint…Cut these first! 200 - 2 ½” x 1 ½” Rectangles 100 - 2 ½” x 4 ½” Rectangles 100 - 2 ½” x 6 ½” Rectangles

100 - 4 ½” x 4 ½” Squares

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THURSDAY - ALL DAY CLASS

PAT WYS - Silver Thimble Extravaganza – Pat’s Most Popular Class

Choose 1 of the patterns designed by Pat and she will teach them all in one class. Each

person can work on their chosen project and listen to the instruction going on around the

room on all the other projects. It is like going to 5 different workshops at one time.

LEARNING TO THE MAX! This is a full day of teaching lots of different techniques and

quilts. Come ready to learn a lot. For this full day class you may select one of the

following patterns:

Snowbound Star Spangled Celebration Lazy Days

Glory Garden Sew Happy Tote

Your pattern may be ordered from Pat’s website, www.silverthimblequilts.com

**Just remember, you will not get your whole project completed in a day.

You will want to focus on a portion you can complete.

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FRIDAY - ALL DAY CLASS

FRAN SARGENT - “Stormy Seas Table Runner” – Judy Niemeyer

Paper Piecing

http://store.quiltworx.com/product-p/jnq152p.htm is a website for Stormy Seas

pattern. There are several other sites that sell this pattern.

Fran will sell kits for the exact colors in this picture. The cost of the kit is $100. Contact

Fran at 615-957-3162 no later than June 8, 2015 to order your kit. (Fran will include

cutting instructions in the kit.) If you are not going to order a kit, but use your own

fabric, your pattern comes with cutting instructions. If you have questions, call Fran at

615-957-3162.

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Class Supply List:

*Add-A-Quarter Ruler - 12"

*Glue Stick.

*Flowered Head Pins.

*Purple Thang

Large paper clips

Large zip lock bags

*Size 70 sewing needles

*3" x 12" piece of template plastic

High quality cotton thread to match fabric

Steam iron and Ironing board if allowed

Medium size cutting mat

Ruler

Rotary cutter with new blade

Small scissors

Seam ripper

Scotch tape

Stapler

Sewing machine with quarter inch foot

*These items will be available to purchase at class.

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FRIDAY - ALL DAY CLASS

NANCY MAHONEY - “Knockout Roses” – Machine Applique

Layer and fuse floral appliqués–without bulk or stiffness to create this alluring block. In

this technique based class you'll learn how to use various fusible products to create an

appliquéd block with circles, stems and sharp points. Nancy’s instructions will have you

confidently completing your block even if you haven't machine appliquéd before.

Full-size block pattern (only) included for each student. The pattern for Nancy's

"Knockout Roses" quilt is in Quilting with Fat Quarters (Martingale, 2013). Please go

online to www.martingale.com to order your Quilting With Fat Quarters.

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SUPPLY LIST:

Yardage is based on 42” wide fabric and fat quarters are 18” x 21”.

Adjust color of fabrics for your personal preferences.

9 fat quarters of assorted cream prints for block backgrounds and borders

4 fat quarters of assorted tan prints for block backgrounds and border corners

4 fat quarters of assorted red prints for appliqués and inner border

4 fat quarters of assorted black tone-on-tone prints for appliqués and middle borders

4 fat quarters of assorted black and cream prints for outer border

2 fat quarters of green prints for leaf and stem appliqués

1 fat quarter of yellow print for appliqués

1 ¼ yards of lightweight fusible web

3/16” wide fusible tape on a roll (optional)

¼” bias-tape maker

template plastic

Real knockout rose varieties have blooms in white, red, yellow and various

shades of pink. Find the colors you love to make this your own unique project.

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FRIDAY - ALL DAY CLASS

PAT WYS - “Scrappy Nines from her book Spotlight on Neutrals

Spotlight on Neutrals Quilts and More for Any Décor—$24.99

Due to copyright restrictions, participants will need to purchase this

book.

Pat’s website is: www.silverthimblequilt.com

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SATURDAY CLASS

TERESA RALEIGH - “Runaway to Bali” Finished Quilt Size 78” x 78”

Fabric Supply List:

One (1) Bali Pop, or Jelly Roll, or an assortment of 40 each 2-1/2” WOF strips

Background: 4-1/2” yards

Accent fabric for cornerstones and binding: 3/4 yard

After class and when your top is complete, you will need backing fabric and batting as needed

for this size quilt.

Tools Needed for Class:

Pattern – available from teacher @ $8.00 the day of class

Sewing Machine – cleaned, oiled and in good working condition

Quarter-inch foot for your machine – installed and set to sew a precise ¼” seam

Basic Sewing Kit – scissors, pins & pincushion, extra machine needles & rotary blades, seam

ripper, thread catcher, etc.

Rotary cutter and mat no larger than 18”x24” as appropriate for class

Rotary ruler – 6-1/2” x 12-1/2” recommended

Thread to match fabrics

SATURDAY CLASS

JEAN SHAW - “Tavern Blues”- Designed by: Red Crinoline Quilts

Pattern Required: “Tavern Blues” by Red Crinoline Quilts. Jean will sell the pattern to the

class members below cost at the time of the class, for $6.50.

As is my custom, I have created this quilt with several color groups of fabrics (red, blue and

brown) as opposed to the two colors used in the pattern sample. This quilt is an opportunity to

work with one color family or as many as you would like to make the design your own. The

goal of the class will be to complete two blocks during our time together and then discuss

sashing, setting triangles and borders.

Fabric Requirements: (The pattern is designed for a quilt that will measure 94” x 94”)

½ yard each of 13 different dark prints for pieced blocks (each dark print will create two

blocks)

½ yard each of 6 different lights for pieced blocks and sashing

1 yard block print for cornerstones and binding

1 3/8 yards blue print for set-in triangles and corner triangles

½ yard light print for inside border

2 1/8 yards wide stripe print for “fussy cut” sashing or 1 5/8 yards non-stripe print fabric

3 yards border print

In the pattern, each dark print is used to create two identical blocks. I have made each of my

blocks from a different fabric. Listed below are the cutting instructions for one block, i.e. if

you are making two of each fabric then cut twice this amount for the two blocks. Even though

our goal is to complete two blocks during class, bring all of your fabric with you in case you

have time to do additional piecing.

Remember: The above chart is to complete one block!

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Fabric First Cut Second Cut

Dark Print 2 – 3 ½” strips 9 – 3 ½” Squares

12 – 2” x 3 ½” Rectangles

4 – 2” Squares

Light Fabric 4 – 2” strips 70 – 2” Squares

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Supply Requirements:

Sewing machine in good working order – don’t forget your pedal and power cord!

Neutral thread; wind a couple of bobbins so you will have them during class

Basic Sewing Supplies…scissors, seam ripper, pins, marking pencil

Basic Rotary Cutting Supplies….rotary cutter, small mat, acrylic ruler (at least a 6”

x 23” will do the job)

Jump Start: If you would like to do a little prep work before class, feel free to

mark a diagonal line on the back of the seventy 2” squares that you have cut from

the light fabric.

Bring paper and pencil…we will discuss working with different fabrics in

sashings, set in triangles and mitered borders even though we will not actually do

any “hands on” work with these during the class time.

SATURDAY CLASS

JANICE STEWART

Janice Stewart is the Manager of Accomplish Quilting in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. She will

bring an Innova Quilting Machine to the Seminar and demonstrate techniques to her class

members and well as being one of our vendors for the event.

She will provide an opportunity to learn new quilting techniques on your long-arm, mid-arm

or short-arm. She will demonstrate loading a quilt using Red Snappers and other helpful

quilting tools.

Have you ever wanted a quilted jacket? Janice is going to show how to pin a jacket for

quilting.

Do you need a few filler ideas? She will demo fillers, feathers, and new techniques to make

that perfect quilt.

Don’t miss this opportunity to add to your quilting tool chest.

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NOTES

_____ Fill out and mail Spring Seminar Registration form

(Remember the registration form must be postmarked no later

than June 8th)

Make check out to: TVQA Spring Seminar

Mail to: Melinda Kunkel

592 Indian Lake Rd

Hendersonville, TN 37075

Confirmation of class will be sent by email address unless you include a self-

addressed, stamped envelope. If you haven’t received a confirmation within 2

weeks, email Melinda at Melindasfabric@gmail.com.

(NOTE: Your email address will not be shared!)

_____ Reserve Room at the DoubleTree Hotel, 615-895-5555

_____ Order books, patterns, kit, etc.

_____ Check supply lists

_____ Cut fabric according to directions and do any pre-sewing

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NOTES

Mildred Locke Spring Seminar Registration—2015

Date Check Received ____________________ Check Number ________ Amount $___________

Please Print: Name ___________________________________ Phone ( )______________________

Guild Name or Member at Large: _________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City, State and Zip: ____________________________________________________________________

** E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Confirmation of class will be sent by email address unless you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you

haven’t received a confirmation within 2 weeks, email Melinda at Melindasfabric@gmail.com. (NOTE: Your email

address will not be shared!)

Mark 1st and 2

nd choices for each day. All day is 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Half day is 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. On Saturday these classes may run over into the afternoon.

Thursday, June 25:

T1____Blue Bayou Nancy Mahoney All Day $50.00 $____________

T2____Extravaganza Pat Wys All Day $50.00 $____________

T3____Wink and a Smile Jean Shaw All Day $50.00 $____________

Evening Meal with lecture - Pat Wys $25.00 $____________

Friday, June 26:

F1____Stormy Seas Runner Fran Sargent All Day $50.00 $____________

F2____Knockout Roses Nancy Mahoney All Day $50.00 $____________

F3____Scrappy Nines Pat Wys All Day $50.00 $____________

Evening Meal with lecture - Nancy Mahoney $25.00 $____________

Saturday, June 27:

S1____Tavern Blues Jean Shaw Half Day $25.00 $____________

S2____Runaway to Bali Teresa Raleigh Half Day $25.00 $____________

S3____Quilting Machine Demo Janice Stewart Half Day $25.00 $____________

Sub Total $____________

Minus Discount of $20 $____________

Total $____________

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: TVQA Spring Seminar

Mail to: Melinda Kunkel

592 Indian Lake Rd.

Hendersonville, TN 37075

(To receive the $20 discount, you must sign up for a full class schedule and two meals. A full class schedule

means that you are taking whole day classes Thursday and Friday plus a half day class on Saturday.)

NOTE: Registration forms must be postmarked NO LATER than June 8, 2015

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NAME: ________________________________________

PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE (1) ENTRÉE FOR EACH DAY

THURSDAY EVENING MEAL WITH PAT WYS LECTURE - $25.00

Select one Entrée:

______ Grilled Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom Sauce

______ Roasted Pork Chop with Demi Glaze

______ Baked Lemon Tilapia

Served with:

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Honey Glazed Carrots

Garden salad with assorted dressings

Hot Yeast Rolls and Butter

Iced Tea with Lemon, Assorted Hot Teas and Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee

Dessert: Chocolate Cake

FRIDAY EVEN MEAL WITH NANCY MAHONEY LECTURE - $25.00

Select one Entrée:

______ Thyme Crusted Chicken Breast with Wild and White Rice and Steamed Broccoli

______ Vegetarian Penne Pasta with Lemon & Basil, Fresh Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes,

Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

______ Penne Pasta with Lemon & Basil Marinated Chicken, Fresh Spinach, Sun Dried

Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Served with:

Garden salad and assorted dressings

Garlic Bread

Iced Water and Iced Tea with Lemon, Assorted Hot Teas and

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee

Dessert: Cheesecake