Class Pictures:
Zipper Phobia at Waterwheel House - December 10, 2011
Even the skeptics were pleased with the easy zipper technique we learned! Everyone left with finished projects. What a great day all around!
Shelley the shop owner and Carlita a seamstress -
New zipper lovers!!
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Nancy makes handmade shoes so her wristlet was a step in a new direction!
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Elizabeth has been busy making more pleated wristlets for the holidays!
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Shelley's finished set of Trio zip pouches
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Couture Ruffled Clutch Classes - Waterwheel House Quilt Shop Londonderry, VT
I met Shelley Sas the owner of Waterwheel House Quilt Shop at the Wings Falls Quilt Show in Glens Falls, NY in June 2011. Not only does she offer AMAZING contemporary fabrics - Amy Butler, Kaffe Fasset, Jason Yenter & Michael Miller to name a few - she also has a great classroom area and the cutest shop in a restored farmhouse. We have done the Ruffled Clutch class twice now and wow what a terrific group of customers she has! Everyone leaves with finished bags - I told you they only looked hard!
A note from Shelley's Blog:
Our "Couture Ruffled Clutch Class" was a blast. The ladies finished their
bags and are planning to make more! Jessica VanDenburgh was a
dynamite teacher, everyone raved! We are planning a second class on Saturday,
November 5th for those of you who missed the August session. Stay tuned for
more info. Here are a couple of pics from the class.
Thanks Shelley!
A note from Shelley's Blog:
Our "Couture Ruffled Clutch Class" was a blast. The ladies finished their
bags and are planning to make more! Jessica VanDenburgh was a
dynamite teacher, everyone raved! We are planning a second class on Saturday,
November 5th for those of you who missed the August session. Stay tuned for
more info. Here are a couple of pics from the class.
Thanks Shelley!
Couture Ruffled Clutch Class - Waterwheel Quilt Shop August 20, 2011
 A sample I made for class. LOVE the pink & gray combo! |
 Sara is the "bag lady" at her shop. Aren't her fabrics great!? |
 Ruth getting ready to glue |
 Gluing the frame takes patience but it works! |
 That's me in action! |
Couture Ruffled Clutch Class - Waterwheel House Quilt Shop November 5, 2011
Another terrific group of ladies!!
This bag travelled all the way to France!
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Antique Bronze frame with batiks - Love it!
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This one's for a friend with flamingo flannel - try to say that 3 times fast!
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Kaffe Fasset in Lime with a button adornment and purple with ruffles. Lovely!!
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Private Class - Celebrity 4-Patch Bag August 4, 2011
I was asked by a couple of my guild members to teach a private class for them. In 4 hours we all finished our Celebrity 4-Patch Bags! Yes, even I finished which usually doesn't happen while I'm teaching. My gracious host even treated me to dinner and some delicious zucchini bread - not necessary but very much appreciated!
 This one has a great batik on the back. We even made some slight alterations to her 4-patch and it worked out just great! |
 Though it's hard to tell from the picture she used red thread to do her topstitching - Beautiful! |
 The back is a solid piece of fabric - very clever! It's like 2 bags in one! |
A few clutches...
My friend Joan decided to make just a few clutches for her grandson's upcoming wedding. 19 clutches to be exact! What lucky ladies!! Did I mention she's still making clutch bags? Soon the entire state of NY will have a ruffled clutch! : )
Market Bag Class - Flying Geese Fabrics August 18, 2011
One of my favorite patterns is the Striped Market Bag. I have made so many, each one a little different. This is a photo sent by one of my students. His daughters (who had sat in for part of our class) are modeling his bag. We had such a great time and I think I may have created another bag obsessed quilter!
This was my first Market Bag made with Dyeing 2 Sew's fabulous hand dyed stripes!