Author, pattern designer, and AQG member Ann Holmes began her artistic journey working in stained glass, then added quilting to her portfolio.  Wanting to recreate some of her original glass designs in cloth, she developed her "No Sewing Until You Quilt It" technique, which allows the quilt maker to build a quilt top using see-through fusible foundation over an outline of the design, then to stitch and quilt it at the same time.  

Working in both cloth and glass – Double Happy! 

Learn more about Ann's work at annholmesstudios.com and on her YouTube Channel "No Sewing Until You Quilt It"

Registration opens July 18, 2023 for AQG members and August 18, 2023 for non-members.

Learn Ann's "No Sewing Until You Quilt It" technique to make the "Golden Days of Summer" quilt pictured above.  You will use French Fuse as a foundation to "build" your quilt top appliqué style, using a glue stick to turn under the seam allowances and a sealing iron to fuse each piece down.   Then, quilt and stitch your piece at the same time.  You will not need your machine at this workshop.

There will be a $15 fee for the class kit, which includes the pattern, freezer paper copy, French Fuse, Magic Button, bamboo stiletto, and glue stick.  Please bring cash or a check payable to the instructor.

Here is the supply list: Golden Days of Summer Supply List.pdf

To learn more about Ann and her work, visit her website, annholmesstudios.com, or check out her YouTube channel, No Sewing Until You Quilt It.

Workshop policies are located here:  https://www.ashevillequiltguild.org/workshop-policies