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WORKSHOPS
Contact Information:
Elizabeth Rosenberg
2888 Hemlock Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
914-962-1452
elizquilt@optonline.net
www.elizabethrosenberg.com
Workshops & Lectures:
Workshops:
FREE MOTION WITHOUT FEAR
Does
the phrase "free-motion quilting" strike fear in your heart? Using
simple exercises designed to loosen you up, you'll learn to overcome
your trepidations, and finally rid yourself of that awful fear!
There'll be lots of time for one-on-one attention during this workshop,
which will also include information on decorative threads, needles,
machine tension and other free-motion techniques. If you have taken a
basic machine quilting class in the past, or spent time on your own
practicing free-motion quilting, but just can't seem to get the hang of
it, then this is the class for you!
FREE MOTION SATIN STITCHING
Machine satin stitching with an open-toed appliqué foot is the "traditional"
way
to finish the edges of your fused machine appliqué designs. I've done
it for years, but I always hated having to stop and pivot, stop and
pivot, turning the fabric each time to change direction. What a drag!
So, I've come up with this unique and "painterly" way of finishing the
edges of fused appliqué. Learn tips and tricks and my special
"exercise" to help you gain "free motion control" and just have a good
time with this very "freeing"
technique!
FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY - PAINTING WITH THREAD Discover
a whole new side to your sewing machine – Did you know you could use it
to embroider without adding any fancy or expensive attachments? Just
drop your feed dogs, and with nothing more than your own machine’s
straight stitch and zigzag capabilities, you can create textures and
designs that can add depth and interest to your quilts. Learn the
skills you’ll need to master this fascinating technique! In the full
day version of this workshop, you will create a small butterfly quilt
to practice your new skill.
Elizabeth’s original pattern will be
distributed in class. The two day version of this class allows a more
thorough exploration of different uses of thread painting, and a mini
slide presentation, too!
BOBBIN QUILTING - QUILTING UP-SIDE-DOWN!
Looking
for a versatile way to incorporate decorative threads, braids and
ribbons into your surface embellishment or quilting? Bobbin quilting is
the answer! This workshop will take the mystery and fear ( -- don't be
afraid!) out of the "underside" of your sewing machine as you learn to
literally quilt "up-side down!" Create an original wall hanging as you
explore the many exciting effects that can be achieved with thick
threads through the bobbin. In the two day version of this workshop,
students will have more time at their machines to explore different
threads, tensions and techniques.
COUCHING BY MACHINE
Machine
couching is adapted from a hand-embroidery technique — and it’s so much
easier with a sewing machine! The variety of materials that can be
couched is astounding; you can couch anything from ordinary thread to
narrow ribbons, decorative serger threads, and interesting knitting
yarns — learn the secrets of couching in this informative and fun
class. Elizabeth "wrote the book" on couching -- or at least the
chapter! She contributed the chapter on Couching by Machine for
Creative Embellishments, part of the Rodale Successful Quilting Library
series.
Lectures:
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE FLOWING LINE
In the art world, "Line" with a
capital "L" is used to create depth and shape. In the quilting world,
it can be used the same way, and you don't have to have an art degree
to understand how! In this interesting, informative and personal slide
lecture, Elizabeth will show you how a flowing line can transfer a
"blah" design into one with a sense of excitement and motion.
NEEDLES: WHAT'S THE POINT?
Yes,
I realize that most people think sewing machine needles are not
necessarily the most fascinating subject around . . .But . . . using
the right needle for the job really can make the difference between
exquisite quilting success and total quilting failure! This
informative, amusing and entertaining slide show/lecture will prove
that it's true! Maybe that problem you've been having with your
quilting isn't your thread, or your machine, or even your skill level
-- maybe it's that needle you've been using . . .
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