Sew Sturdy Travel Organizers Class on Craftsy

 My friend 

Annie Unrein

recently filmed a class

for Craftsy

and it's now available to watch!

I can tell you from personal experience that

Annie is an excellent teacher.

I've taken several classes from her

and recommend her highly.

 Sew Sturdy Travel Organizers

are provided in 7 HD-Video lessons

and can be ordered on Craftsy

HERE

In this class you will receive nearly 4 hours of in depth instruction

that can be viewed anytime, anywhere

on your computer or mobile device.

This means you can learn at your own pace,

and repeat the lessons as often as you like.

 With Annie's class you will learn

the secrets to professional quality

bag making.

 You also will receive

 on-going support

with the ability to ask questions and

communicate with Annie

in a virtual classroom.

Very cool.

 Learn how to choose the best batting for quilted components,

 select a stabilizer for bags with great body 

and find out how to sew vinyl and mesh with ease.

Then, turn handles, install hardware and bind edges like a pro. 

Annie will also share insider tips for installing zippers around curves.

 You’ll even discover ways to work with zippers by the yard to save yourself money and time.

If you sign up right away

you can receive the class 

at a 50% discount!

Annie Unrein is the creator of

Soft and Stable

a product that adds 

body and stability to purses and bags.

A quilter for over 40 years, 

Annie has been designing patterns and teaching classes since 2000. 

Her quilts and designs have been published in 

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, Quilt, 

Quilter's Newsletter, and Memory Makers magazines.

And on top of that 

she is just one of the nicest people 

you will ever meet.
To learn more about Annie
make sure to visit her web site
https://www.byannie.com/

Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild June Meeting

 Saturday was our June Meeting for the

Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild

 We just received

membership cards

and pins

as we are also part of the 

National

Modern Quilt Guild

*as a side note,

MQG had it's beginnings in Los Angeles in 2009

We are still very young!

 Our group was in for a real treat this month

as fellow PMQG member

Alyssa Lichner (Pile O'Fabric)

taught a class

on the 

Cross Stitch Block

*If you would like to learn how to make this block

Alyssa offers a free Tutorial

HERE

on her web site

 Alyssa is a wonderful teacher

and shared with us several ways to make the 

Cross Stitch block.

Her preferred method is to use a 

glue/ baste technique.

 A Cross Stitch block

can be placed in many different type of  settings.

Alyssa gave us a pattern for a simple heart shape.

 Slice and Insert method

 Once the block is made,

it can be trimmed down to the needed size.

Thank you Alyssa for sharing your talents and skills with us!

 It's really a lot of fun to be part of the Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild

Denise and Shanyn provided the most delicious treats

this month.

I'm not sure how many total members we have 

but about 33 attended our June meeting.

We met at ETC. 

a cute scrapbook and quilting store in Mesa.

Of course I had to do a little shopping after the meeting was over.

I'm really trying to use what I have,

but needed 

a few turquoise/ aqua

Fat Quarters to add to my stash.

I was especially excited to find a piece 

of Gracie Girl (with the navy circles)

designed by my friend Lori Holt/ Bee In My Bonnet  !

Hex N More Ruler

While I was sewing

 on Tuesday's

Open Sew Day

at 3 Dudes

carloads of quilters from

Sun City, Arizona stopped in.

As part of their Shop Hop

Ray Steeves 

presented a demonstration using the

Hex N More Ruler

by Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts

With the Hex N More

 you can cut

4 Shapes in 4 Sizes

 You can make 

2" - 4"

Half Hexi's 

 Hexagons

 3" - 12" Jewels shapes

and even

60 degree triangles

I really liked the look

that was created

when Ray fussy cut the jewel sections.

It makes you look at fabric with a new eye.

There are several patterns that can be made

using the Hex N More Ruler

Jawbreaker Pillow

can be taken as a class at 

3 Dudes on March 13th

For more pattern ideas

visit Jaybird Quilts

Sharon Schamber Workshop

 On Saturday I attended a Workshop

provided by our Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild

taught by 

Award Winning Quilter

Sharon Schamber 

and her daughter Christy Fincher

I learned to make a

New York Beauty block

using Sharons' 

Piec-lique technique.

Have you ever tried this technique?

It's a little bit like paper piecing

except you use a glue method 

rather than sewing on paper.

 The class was full, and it was so nice to have 

both Christy and Sharon moving between stations

to help us individually.

 We all worked away 

 Piec by Piec

 I always love these kind of workshops

where you see the same block

come alive in various fabrics.

 My favorite block was Danni's.

Sharon showed us a method where 

you can also add another insert

in the arched sections.

 My block

I still have some sections to sew together.

Of course, I had to use (Kaffe) Triangles 

for my back ground fabric :)

 The Piec-lique method is quite popular with many quilters.

Bari Ackerman (Bari J.)

is a member of our guild 

and was in the midst of making a Double Wedding Ring

using Sharon's technique.

 Piec-lique

can be found on 

Amazon.com

HERE

Sharon brought a few of her quilts

from the book.

Showing her amazing quilting

that she does on a domestic machine.

I learned so much from this class

and am so happy I had the opportunity 

to learn from one of the best

in the Industry.

Applique Workshop with Christy Fincher

 Our Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild

June meeting was last Saturday.

Christy Fincher (Purple Daisies)

taught a great 

Applique workshop

 As a member of our guild,

Christy is always so willing to share her 

vast knowledge with our group.

Christy is the daughter of Sharon Schamber

and lets just say that the 

 talent apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

 I learned a new applique technique that I had never seen before.

Christy showed us how to use an 

Applique Foundation Stabilizer sheet

that makes perfect pieces.

A very cool and easy to do technique.

The foundation sheets can be ordered on Christy's website

HERE

We were treated to a Trunk Show of

many of Christy's applique quilts.

 So beautiful!

 Christy has co-authored a book with her mom.

 Bari Ackerman  (Bari J.)

is also a member of our guild.

She brought a few samples of her quilts

that she has made using this same technique.

 wow

 The Guild gives great prizes.

Denise won the Fat Quarter bundle

generously donated by Bari.

You can see Bari stitching away right behind Denise.

I love Bari's newest fabric line

Bijoux

We were sitting at the lucky table!

I also won a fat quarter bundle

plus 

a $20 Gift Certificate 

from Pink Chalk Fabrics :)

Thanks Christy for a great workshop!

Marrakech Elephant Embroidery

 A few months ago

the very talented

Danny Heyen (Mommy For Reals)

brought this darling

Elephant pillow

that she had embroidered.

All of us at the 

Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild

fell in love with it,

and asked her if she would come and

teach a hand embroidery workshop.

 Saturday we gathered to

learn several stitches

that make this 

Marrakesh Elephant

practically come alive.

 The art of embroidering on 

quilt fabric is becoming increasingly popular.

 Danny did a great job as a teacher!

She was well prepared

 brought samples

drew diagrams

and gave individual help.

 And the room was packed!

The Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild 

is really growing!

 Danny started us out by providing

a section of fabric

Marrakesh by Valorie Wells

Karavan line

This is an older fabric that is harder to find

and almost out of print.

Danny found it at

Fabric.com

She said she had to 

"kill a lot of elephants to get one good section to work with"

 We were fortunate because Danny provided us 

with kits,

complete with floss 

generously donated by DMC

 I've done some embroidering in the past,

but learned some new techniques that were very helpful.

My favorite part was learning the 

Split Stitch

seen here on the gold curly sections.

I find hand work 

very relaxing and look forward 

to spending some time with my 

Marrakesh Elephant

Thanks for a 

GREAT workshop Danny!