CLASSES:

     

From Scraps      Fields of Flowers

              

  To Lovin' the U.S, of American      To Guiding Stars  Or Shooting Star!!!

Cabbage What:

A Journey into Cabbey Quilting

  

"Cabbage Quilting" is a creative quilting technique

that transforms fabric scraps, crumbs, and traditional

patchwork into unique usable fabric. It's an ecofriendly,

thrifty, and fun way to repurpose every piece

of fabric with zero waste, including orphan blocks

and even that “ugly fabric” you don’t know what to do

with. I offer classes and patterns to teach you how to

grow your own "cabbage leaves" and design

stunning, one-of-a-kind quilts. Join me in this

sustainable and therapeutic quilting adventure, where

recycling meets creativity!

What to Expect to Learn

How to grow “Cabbage Leaves

How to “Harvest” (prepare) them for making one of

the 5 quilt pattern options available for this class.

Why it’s called Cabbage Quilting

What to do with the Cole Slaw.

How therapeutic and relaxing it can be.

Supplies

Scraps (Leftovers, cut-off Triangles,“Orphan” and

“Oops” Blocks, Ugly Fabrics, etc)

Thread (Neutrals are good choice)

Sharp Rotary Cutter

Ruler for trimming

Good Heavy Starch

Sewing Machine

          

Ulu (Breadfruit) Ti Leaf

🌺 STITCHING ALOHA 🌺

An Introduction to Hawaiian

Aloha! Have you always admired Hawaiian

quilts but felt a little intimidated to try one?

This class was designed for you.

Join quilter and hula dancer, Mary Pat

Hampton, for an introduction to the traditions,

stories, and techniques behind these beautiful

quilts. Together we’ll learn the basics of

Hawaiian appliqué and begin a simple project

you can continue at home.

No appliqué experience needed — just a love

of quilting and a willingness to try something

new.

This fun, beginner-friendly class will guide you

step-by-step through the traditional

techniques that make these quilts so

beautiful.

Come enjoy a relaxing, creative time while

learning a quilting tradition inspired by the

beauty of the Hawaiian Islands.

What to Expect to Learn

- The story and tradition behind Hawaiian quilting

- How folded fabric creates stunning symmetrical designs

- How to cut and prepare a Hawaiian appliqué pattern

- Needle-turn appliqué techniques

- Placement and stitching tips

- The basics of traditional echo quilting

Supplies

◦ 2-22” squares of contrasting fabric

(1 for the pattern and 1 for the

background

◦ Hand sewing needles

◦ Thread to match appliqué fabric

◦ Basting Thread- use any extra

thread you have

◦ Sharp Scissors (paper and fabric)

◦ Straight Pins

◦ Assorted Needles (Applique,

quilting, etc)

I’ll have patterns ready, so you can focus

on learning the technique.

Intro to the Mariner’s Compass

~Strip Piecing Method~

Love the look of a Mariner’s Compass but don’t want to

paper piece or use templates?? Then get ready to do

some stripping, strip piecing that is!

This 16 point Mariner’s Compass block can be made

either as a Skinny or Fat Mariner’s Compass depending on

which unique ruler you chose.

The beauty of this ruler is you can make blocks in 16

different sizes with several variations. Once you get the

basics that will be taught in this class, you can unleash

your imagination and create dazzling blocks and quilts.

In this class we will be making the basic Mariner’s

Compass block as shown in the photos. We will even go

over the different ways to finish the blocks. When you

sign up for the class you will get a handout with the little

bit of prep work to complete before class, so we all get

our bearings straight and sail to a perfect finish!

This class is Confident Beginner Friendly. Students get to

choose which kind of compass they will make - Skinny or

Fat

What to Expect

◦ To Learn how to use the ruler

◦ To get an understanding of other block variations

available with this technique

◦ An overview of finishing options for blocks

◦ Find out this is as easy as pie!

Supplies

◦ Skinny Robin 16-Point Mariner's Compass Book And

Ruler Combo OR Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner's

Compass Book And Ruler Combo

◦ Rotary Cutter with new blade

◦ Sewing machine in good working order

◦ Basic Quilting Supplies

◦ Complete Fabric & Supply List will be sent after

enrollment

◦ Class Prep List will be sent after enrollment

Fat Compass Block