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Shannon & Jason's Virtual Classes
Be sure to read the listing carefully for details on our virtual classes. Some are recorded and some are one-time presentations. For the recorded classes, join class LIVE or, if you can't make it on the day and time of the live class, you can watch the recording afterward. Watch on your own time at your own pace. The length of time the class recording is available varies by event and platform.
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Strip Quilt-a-Go-Go: Strip quilting as you go
3-Hour Workshop All Levels 4 pm - 7 pm EDT, Thursday, November 3 Bring your favorite scraps and fabric stash pieces and dive into the quilt-as-you-go pool! Discover the simple quilt-as-you-go method that creates and finishes quilt blocks all in one step. In this "scrappy wonky project class" you will learn how to sew your fabric directly onto a batting base, square up and connect your pieces to make a finished top, then add backing before attaching a modern facing. TADAAAA! You’ll be done before you know it. Included is an incredibly simple technique for turning your project into a wall hanging. Full details at the class page by clicking on the button. |
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Sashiko for Hand Quilting
3-Hour Workshop All Levels 4 pm - 7 pm EDT, Friday, November 4 Sashiko, the mending, patching, beautifying, and reinforcing handwork technique is quickly becoming a familiar staple in the surface design and textile design world. Creative quilters, like yourselves, are eager to adapt this stunning handwork to their own projects… and we don’t blame y’all one bit! These stunning stitch designs can be used for more than visible mending… they are one of the original forms of hand quilting. In this class, we’ll show you how to use the sashiko needle, thimble, and thread to create gorgeous moyouzashi sashiko patterns on your quilts. No hoops or stretchers are needed! To show y’all how to use this style of sashiko for your own projects, we’re going to use the sashiko pattern “Linked 7 Treasures” - a stitch pattern familiar to most hand and machine quilters by a different name - and learn how to draw and stitch on a sample quilt sandwich. Don’t worry if you’ve never made one stitch of hand quilting. We’re going to take you step-by-step through the entire process; drawing a balanced pattern to follow, and handling these unique tools (called unshin). Learn to use this mindful stitching technique to deepen your relationship with your craft and maybe you’ll fall in love with sashiko like we did. |
Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Bonanza
Recorded Live on Creative Spark
7 Classes
April - October
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Set Your Creativity Free With Improv Versions of Classic Quilt BlocksEnter a magical world of wild abandon where we sew using our eyes and decision-making skills instead of store-bought patterns. In this class, award-winning designers Shannon Leigh Roudhán and Jason Bowlsby will teach you to develop the critical eye and skills needed to create your own unique, contemporary, wonky interpretations of iconic quilt blocks. Enjoy the fun of making scrappy blocks (no predetermined pattern!) that match your style and taste, with guidance on improv techniques and color choice.
The Scrappy Wonky experience inspires an OMPH of creativity and imagination. Starting with Scrappy Wonky Log Cabin block, follow a progressively wonky path through pineapples, two kinds of stars, the ever-popular Scrappy Wonky Rose, and the wild and fun Genie in a Bottle Block. Piece them together into a wall hanging, throw, or full-size quilt — it’s up to you! Classes are sold à la carte and as a bundle. Take one, two, or three block classes that look intriguing to you; or take the entire series. Creative Spark includes a payment plan for anyone purchasing the bundle. Each block is taught in a LIVE Zoom class with a studio audience of fellow sewists. After class, we will edit the content and folks can watch, re-watch, and learn from the recording with no expiration. No need to be present for the LIVE class and you can join at any time! |
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Scrappy Wonky Log Cabin AND Four Corners
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Scrappy Wonky Ninja Throwing Star
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Scrappy Wonky Rose
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Scrappy Wonky Sawtooth Star
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Scrappy Wonky Genie in a Bottle
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Putting it All Together
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Recorded Classes on Creative Spark
We offer classes on the FAB Creative Spark platform! Some of them are traditional classes that were recorded ahead of time and others are classes that we taught LIVE and were recorded. Sashiko classes, garment design and making, and quilting are all part of this exciting lineup of classes. For the live recorded classes we edited the recordings to create a clean and streamlined virtual workshop. And now, enrollment in our Creative Spark classes comes with LIFETIME access. Enroll once and you're set for life. Watch when you want, as often as you want!
Check out our main instructor page at the button below.
Check out our main instructor page at the button below.
Sashiko 101: The Iconic First Stitches
on Creative Spark
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Ever since we first set eyes on those Japanese textiles, mended and reinforced with gorgeous sashiko stitches, we have been gloriously hooked. And, now, we have an opportunity to share our passion for this handwork art form with you.
Join us and we will start off by giving you the context for the content with a look into the history of sashiko and why the Japanese people developed this crucial skill. Then, we’ll introduce you to the foundation blocks needed to start your own sashiko journey that will culminate in your proficiency with the iconic first stitches of the hitomezashi and moyouzashi sashiko styles. |
The Colors of My Pride Quilt Workshop
on Creative Spark
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Our Colors of My Pride quilt pattern is written for sizes from a lap throw to a king size quilt. If you’ve never made a quilt before or never made a quilt with this style of construction and want to try a smaller project first, we also included sizes for a 3 x 4 block wall hanging and a 4-block sampler. And, if you want a little help with the blocks or you just want to hang out with other FAB folx making their quilts, we have developed a class that will be teaching on Creative Spark where we will be making the 4-block sampler.
The class is focused on the stacked spiral style of construction of the scrappy wonky log cabin Pride blocks and shows how to frame those blocks in the four different ways we did for our quilt. We will also cover how to assemble and finish your sampler including options for making the quilt sandwich, quilting options for domestic machines, binding your sampler using a faced binding, and two different options for hanging your work of art for display. If you have never made a quilt before or if you are newer to quilting, you’re going to love how forgiving this method of construction is. No… really… time after time, folx in our scrappy wonky quilt classes who were intimidated by matching corners and perfect lines are thrilled with how they can sit down and, with a basic machine that sews a straight line, can create something glorious and stunning. Experienced quilters will love this style of construction both because of the freedom of expression it offers and the modern esthetic it creates. Most experienced quilt makers love the sense of play in the creation of these blocks and the resulting randomness is always a thrill… new or experienced! |
Hanten Jacket Make-Along
on Creative Spark
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This iconic jacket is about to become your new go-to wardrobe staple. We don’t make the rules… that’s just how it goes once you put this on. Perfectly proportioned to fit without binding or sagging, our Hanten Short Jacket is versatile enough to wear for your everyday grab-and-go alternative to a hoodie or to dress up for work or really strut its stuff in finer fabrics at a more high-falutin-fancy-pants (yes, you heard us) event.
Once you make one, you'll want a few of them in different fabrics and colors. But let's start at start with a contemporary rendition of the traditional Hanten with boro-inspired layered patchwork and graphic lines of sashiko stitching. First time making a garment? Have no fear! Through class sessions and course discussion rooms, we will walk you through the process from measuring yourself to making the first fabric cuts. We’ll then take you step-by-step through the details of patch placement where you can choose our layout or find one that suits your own tastes. Next, we’ll move on to the sashiko stitching that brings it all together and we’ll finish off with final construction. By the end, all that’s left to do is for you to wear your new creation with pride! Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire. |
Sashiko Stitch Sampler Series
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Whether you are looking to learn a new hand stitching craft or want to kick up your visible mending, embroidery, or quilting skills, take your first steps with Jason and Shannon and start your sashiko journey today!
Start at the beginning and work your way through these classes and you'll be creating beautiful hitomezashi and moyouzashi sashiko stitches for your projects. As with all of our Creative Spark classes, you have lifetime access to these recordings.
So grab your needle and thread and join us today!
NOTE: If you are looking for a jump start or need to make the prerequisites for another of our more advanced sashiko classes, Rice Stitch - Hitomezashi Sashiko and Woven Bamboo - Moyouzashi Sashiko are the places to start. Once you take these two classes, you can move on to our other sashiko classes requiring a prerequisite.
Start at the beginning and work your way through these classes and you'll be creating beautiful hitomezashi and moyouzashi sashiko stitches for your projects. As with all of our Creative Spark classes, you have lifetime access to these recordings.
So grab your needle and thread and join us today!
NOTE: If you are looking for a jump start or need to make the prerequisites for another of our more advanced sashiko classes, Rice Stitch - Hitomezashi Sashiko and Woven Bamboo - Moyouzashi Sashiko are the places to start. Once you take these two classes, you can move on to our other sashiko classes requiring a prerequisite.
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The Rice Stitch is a combination of three stitch patterns that are used for visible mending, quilting, and general embellishment. This is a perfect place for beginners to start and Jason and Shannon will take you through each phase of making this stitch pattern. Once you have mastered it, they will show you examples of how to use it in your crafting and making. Whether you are looking to learn a new hand stitching craft or want to kick up your visible mending, embroidery, or quilting skills, come take your first steps with us and start your sashiko journey today!
This is the first of two classes in the Sashiko Starter Series. Once you finish this class, you will want to join Woven Bamboo. These two classes are also available as a discounted bundle! |
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Woven bamboo is a combination of two stitch patterns that we use for visible mending, quilting, and general embellishment and Jason and Shannon are going to take you through each phase of making this stitch pattern. And they will show you examples of how to use it in your crafting and making. Whether you are looking to learn a new hand stitching craft or want to kick up your visible mending, embroidery, or quilting skills, come take your first sashiko steps today!
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Ganzezashi, also called the Sea Urchin stitch, is an iconic Moyouzashi Sashiko stitch. The visual appeal of this pattern as well as the ability to reduce or enlarge the overall pattern makes it perfect for use by itself as a panel or for embellishing garments, for visible mending, as embroidery on home décor, or as a quilting panel or an overall quilting pattern. Shannon & Jason, are back in this third in the series of Sashiko stitch courses.
Join us for this deeper dive into Moyouzashi Sashiko and learn how to map out the lines for Ganzezashi yourself and find out how to avoid some of the common pitfalls with these types of stitch patterns so your stitches look neat and clean, and your finished project looks stunning emblazoned with this iconic stitch pattern. |
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