Each quilt block is thoroughly explained and features a wide range of techniques. Kathy McNeil’s tips on selecting fabric, various appliqué methods, and fabric painting will make each block a joyful adventure.
Unsure if you’re going to be able to duplicate Kathy’s process? Never fear–with the purchase of this class you will receive the free owl block to practice the skills you learned. Take the time to master the craft so at the end of the day, whether you want to make the entire quilt or just a few blocks, you’ll be able to create it with ease.
With the purchase of this class, you will receive the free owl block. Note: Your purchased pattern will include a complete supply list and pattern pieces to use in this online class.
Course Curriculum
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Pattern:
Fabric for Owl Block:
- Background: 12½" x 16½"
- Fence: 12" x 12" wood grain
- Snow: Scraps of white, preferably frosted or satin
- Reeds: 14" x 12" greens or golds, or a combination of both
- Owls: Multiple scraps of light beige and brown prints in a variety of darkening values
- 3 yd. pkg. Pearl Essence White on White Glistening Fabricfor quilt background
Thread:
- White cotton embroidery floss
Finishing Option:
- To use this block as a wallhanging by itself, add a border, backing, and binding of your choosing. You will need approximately:
- Border (1" finished): ⅛ yd. Cut 2 strips 1" wide.
- Backing: ⅝ yd.
- Binding (¼" single fold): ⅛ yd. Cut 2 strips 1" wide.
Other Supplies:
- Spray sizing
- Micro point black permanent marker
- Transparent overlay
Optional:
- Small amount of batting for fence posts
- Fabric paint
- Iron
- Ironing Surface
- Inktense Ink Blocks
- Inktense Ink Pencils
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What if I want to make the complete quilt?The Audubon’s Christmas pattern set is available at a reduced price of $49.95 when purchasing this class. Whether you make just the owls or the complete quilt, do us the favor of sharing your piece with us by posting it on this website!
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What can I make in this class?With the purchase of this class, you will receive the owl pattern. With Kathy’s instruction, you can make these adorable creatures.
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What if I have questions?We recommend that you watch the class in its entirety and become familiar with the downloadable materials. At that point, if something is unclear, go to the tab that allows you to ask a question and Kathy will get back with you.
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When can I start the class?We know you are excited to get started. After you have purchased the class, you can enjoy it anywhere and anytime you have the Internet. The class belongs to you, so watch it as many times as you like!
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Janet Wachter – :
I expected I would love this video because I am familiar with Kathy's teaching. She taught a 2 day Landscape Quilting workshop in Tampa, Florida in January of 2015 at the Feather Princesses applique guild. Her warm and polished teaching style with her positive and encouraging nature, won her many fans in our guild. She truly dazzled 18 students with her superior instruction. Just like our guild members, I believe you will be delighted with what Kathy teaches you. Her techniques may be applied to all your applique quilts whether folk art, traditional needle turn, or art quilt.. You will gain the skills to make your quilts more visually interesting with better fabric choices, more skilled color blending with the use of paint crayons, attention to creating depth, better transitions in layering, and many more topics. The paint crayons she demonstrates will stretch your stash. Learning to use them from Kathy and practicing on your own will save you money in fabric as well as saving you time shopping.
Just like in class, in this video, Kathy pours herself into teaching her students. It is a dream come true for me because I now own on video some of her vast knowledge about creating stunning applique quilts. I don't have to rely on my memory and the notes I took at her workshop. Each chapter is crammed full of information. All of the information translates easily for use in other applique projects.
I am as impressed by the quality of AQS's iquilt production team as I am by Kathy's talent and teaching skill. They make a great partnership. I enjoyed watching this film. The video is clear and crisp, just a lovely film to watch. Each demo is perfectly captured on film. And, the audio is easy on the ears too. Navigating through the entire class is a breeze. I give it a 10 in all areas of production, design, and ease of use.
I fell in love with Audubon Christmas, as many people did, the first time I saw it. Like Kathy, I have always loved the white embossed Christmas cards. I purchased the pattern in January 2015. As expected, it is large, detailed, and well made.. As I reviewed it, I began to problem solve how I was going to approach starting, and began to gather the necessary fabrics. Over the months, studying the pattern, and looking for the right bird colors and textures in fabrics, I wished I had Kathy at hand to guild me through it. Boy was I was impressed to learn that for $35.00, Kathy was available by video, to shepherd students through both the planning and construction of this quilt. She covers each step so completely, explaining each aspect of the choices she made in all of the blocks that I feel confident I can do this. Additionally, she includes instruction about the larger more general subjects of hand applique, machine applique, and free motion machine quilting. And, she demonstrates how she accomplished each on sample blocks of this quilt and not on an unrelated or overly simplified version of these blocks. I believe even the most hesitant student can be a success using this video! You get a real bang for your buck working with Kathy.
I look forward to watching this video again! It offers so much, I believe I will learn more each time I see it.
Lynn Wiltzius – :
Each shot in this course is great. Details are there and awesome to see. She's good at what she does. I enjoyed watching her, and felt like I was in the room with her. Again, Highly recommend.
Jan Magee – :
I like how Kathy covers the technical aspects: block constru…
Kathy is an excellent teacher, with a relaxed manner and a wealth of experience to share. The navigation through the various chapters/lessons is clear and robust. Stop where you like, repeat when you need to, or skip ahead; the format puts this talented, friendly artist right by your side every step of the way.
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