Schedule of Classes, Shows & Events:
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More detailed descriptions of these classes are on the Classes page.
Classes for the Florida Keys Quilters Guild in Key Largo, Florida
Friday, April 13, 2012
Fabric Landscape Decollage Class (For a detailed description, see the Classes page on this website.)
You'll make a unique 11"x14" fabric landscape, in any style or color scheme that you'd like, completed in class! You're welcome to bring a photo or picture as inspiration, or Debbie will have plenty photos to choose from in class. It's easy and anyone can do it! A kit fee will cover all supplies, even the fabrics and fusibles! The only thing you'll bring is a lunch and drink. See samples for this class on the Landscapes Page of this website.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Fabric Painting Class
Join the fun as you learn at least 14 techniques for painting fabric, including some that look like they’re airbrushed! You’ll leave class with approximately 4 yards of hand-painted fat quarter sized pieces, and no two will be alike. These paints are completely colorfast once they’re heat-set. No dye powders to mix either! We’ll experiment with scrunching, sun printing, mottling, sponging, stamping, pleating, tilting and splattering. We’ll twist and twirl, and do shibori too! We’ll even paint skies and water, experiment with masking and more. Detailed handout included. Easy techniques, no prior experience necessary. What a great way to make your quilts, wearables & decollages truly unique. Watch out – fabric painting can be addictive! See more examples of this class on the Painted Fabrics page.
These events will be held in Key Largo. For more details, please contact Debbie at 941-492-4314 or debbie@debbiejones.com. More info will be posted soon.
Class for the Upriver RV Resort Group, N. Ft. Myers, Florida
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, all day class
Fabric Landscape Decollage Class (For a detailed description, see the Classes page on this website.)
You'll make a unique 11"x14" fabric landscape, in any style or color scheme that you'd like, completed in class! You're welcome to bring a photo or picture as inspiration, or Debbie will have plenty photos to choose from in class. It's easy and anyone can do it! A kit fee will cover all supplies, even the fabrics and fusibles! The only thing you'll bring is a lunch and drink. See samples for this class on the Landscapes Page of this website.
This class will be held at the Upriver RV Resort, 17021 Upriver Drive in North Ft. Myers. Hours for the class, prices, etc., will be posted here as soon as that information is available.
Vendor Booth at the Disconnected Piecers Quilt Guild Show in Punta Gorda, Florida
Friday and Saturday, February 24 & 25, 2012
"Gathering of Quilts" Show
Debbie will have a booth at the lovely Disconnected Piecers Quilt Guild Show, offering patterns, hand-painted fabrics, paints, blank fabric for painting, precision scissors, special notions, foiling supplies, metallic fabrics and more. Samples of all her fabric art classes will be on display, including landscapes, seascapes, butterfly bouquet and fantasy fish, along with quilts that feature her special fabrics.
This show will be held at the beautiful Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. For more details, please contact Debbie at 941-492-4314 or debbie@debbiejones.com.
Vendor Booth at the West Pasco Quilters' Guild Show in Hudson, Florida
Friday through Sunday, March 9 - 11, 2012
"Kaleidoscope of Colors" Quilt Show
For the second time, Debbie will have a booth at the beautiful West Pasco Quilters' Guild Show, offering patterns, hand-painted fabrics, paints, blank fabric for painting, precision scissors, special notions, foiling supplies, metallic fabrics and more. Samples of all her fabric art classes will be on display, including landscapes, seascapes, butterfly bouquet and fantasy fish, along with quilts that feature her special fabrics.
This show will be held at the Veteran's Memorial Park in Hudson. For more details, please contact Debbie at 941-492-4314 or debbie@debbiejones.com, or visit http://www.westpascoquilters.org.
Vendor Booth at the Venice Quilt Guild Show in Venice, Florida
Saturday and Sunday, March 31 & April 1, 2012
Quilting by the Gulf XIV
Once again, Debbie will have a booth at this beautiful show, offering patterns, hand-painted fabrics, paints, blank fabric for painting, precision scissors, special notions, foiling supplies, metallic fabrics and more. Samples of all her fabric art classes will be on display, including landscapes, seascapes, butterfly bouquet and fantasy fish, along with quilts that feature her special fabrics.
This show will be held at the Venice Community Center at 326 S. Nokomis Ave. in Venice. For more details, please contact Debbie at 941-492-4314 or debbie@debbiejones.com, or visit http://www.vaqg.org.
Vendor Booth at the Manatee Patchworkers' "Quilting by the River" Show in Bradenton, Florida
Friday and Saturday, March 23 - 24, 2012
"Kaleidoscope of Colors" Quilt Show
Debbie will have a booth at the lovely Manatee Patchworkers' Quilt Show, offering patterns, hand-painted fabrics, paints, blank fabric for painting, precision scissors, special notions, foiling supplies, metallic fabrics and more. Samples of all her fabric art classes will be on display, including landscapes, seascapes, butterfly bouquet and fantasy fish, along with quilts that feature her special fabrics.
This show will be held at the State College of Florida, Manatee Campus (formerly MCC), Haley Chasey Gymnasium, Bldg. #17, 5840 26th St. West in Bradenton. For more details, please contact Debbie at 941-492-4314 or debbie@debbiejones.com, or visit http://manateepatchworkers.org/QUILTSHOW2012.html.
Classes at Deborah's Quilt Basket in Venice, Florida: Call to register at 941-488-6866.
Friday, February 3, 2012, from 12:00pm till 4:00pm (offered again on March 16 and April 9) Create a breathtaking 11"x14" underwater scene in this class, weaving fish through the kelp for a 3-D look, and you'll finish it in class! Make it in any style or color scheme, with any type of fish (or sea mammals) that you want. The fee is $49 and includes everything, even the fabrics and fusibles. There is no sewing, although the finished piece can be quilted later, if you prefer. Samples for this classare on display in the shop, or see photos on the Seascapes Page of this website. Class registration are being taken at Deborah's QuiltBasket.Friday, February 10, 2012, from 10:00am till 5:00pm (offered again on Saturday, April 7) Butterfly Bouquet/Butterfly Garden Wallhanging ClassMake a beautiful floral bouquet adorned with butterflies, or leave out the vase and make an outdoor garden! Choose from Debbie'sbutterfly and dragonfly patterns, and different vase designs, and assemble them using fabric and fusibles. Make some of them 3-D, sothey literally stand out! No sewing is required to make this Butterfly Bouquet Wallhanging. Depending on how many butterflies you wantto make, you may choose to finish this at home or might be able to finish it in class. This 18”x24” wallhanging can either be wrapped as isaround a stretched canvas or quilted later, if you prefer. The $75 class fee includes all materials and supplies, plus a handout. A samplewill soon be on display in the shop, or see photos now on the Butterflies page. Class registrations are being taken at Deborah's QuiltBasket; call 941-488-6866.Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 10:00am till 5:00pm (offered again on Friday, April 6) Fantasy Fish Wallhanging ClassCreate an underwater paradise using fabric and fusible web! With your choice of Debbie's fish patterns, make some of the fins, or evenwhole fish like the puffer or jellyfish three-dimensional, so they really pop off the scene! No sewing is required to make this FantasyFish Wallhanging. Depending on how many fish you want to make, you may choose to finish this at home or might be able to finish it inclass. This 18"x24" wallhanging can either be wrapped as is around a stretched canvas or quilted later, if you prefer. The $75 class feeincludes all materials and supplies, plus a handout. A sample will soon be on display in the shop, or see photos now on the Fantasy Fish page. Class registrations are being taken at Deborah's Quilt Basket.Monday, February 13, 2012, from 10:00am till 5:00pm (offered again on Saturday, March 17) Fabric Landscape Decollage Class (For a detailed description, see the Classes page on this website.)You'll make a unique 11"x14" fabric landscape, in any style or color scheme that you'd like, completed in class! You're welcome to bring a photo or picture as inspiration, or Debbie will have plenty photos to choose from in class. With no sewing, it's easy and anyone can do it! The fee is $75 and includes everything, even the fabrics and fusibles! The only thing you'll bring is a lunch and drink. Samples for this class are on display in the shop, or see photos on the Landscapes Page of this website. Class registrations are being taken at Deborah's Quilt Basket, just call or stopby the shop.Wednesday, March 14, 2012, from 12:00noon till 4:00pm Learn to create jewelry you’ll treasure for a lifetime! Imagine making pins, pendants and earrings using beautiful fabrics and fusible web withunusual trims and jewelry findings. With no sewing, it’s easy and fast using Debbie’s quick-fuse techniques. The class fee is $45 and includeseverything for you to make two pins or pendants and two pairs of earrings (or any combination totaling four). You’ll go home with finished jewelry! (This is not a beading class, though we may glue on a few.) Everything is provided, including a written handout. The only thing you mightwant to bring is a bottle of water. See photos on the Jewelry page of this website. Class registration are taken at Deborah's Quilt Basket; call941-488-6866.Deborah's Quilt Basket is located at 337 W. Venice Avenue on Venice Island, across from the post office. For details, contact Debbie Jones or email Deborah Iversen of Deborah's Quilt Basket at debsquiltbasket@aol.com or call her shop at 941-488-6866.
Lecture for the Ladies of the Lakes Quilt Guild in Lakeland, Florida
Thursday, February 16, 2012, meeting starts at 7:00pm
Lecture: Fabric Scraps Become Fine Art!
Stretching the boundaries of what can be done with fabric, Debbie encourages quilters and other fiber artists to see their work as fine art. She will show lots of samples along with slides, explaining how she “accidentally” developed her fusible technique and sharing how it doesn’t take any art training to create beautiful fabric decollage (a cross between decoupage and collage) without the time and planning required in quilting. Of course, stitching or quilting can also enhance these pieces. Not to replace quilting, but adding to it, this is a great way to work with all those leftover fabric scraps. Add a mat and frame, and voilá, it’s fine art! This will open up a whole new world to fabric lovers – you'll never look at fabric the same way again!
This lecture will be held during the guild meeting, which starts at 7pm at the Fabric Warehouse North, 3030 N. Florida Ave. in Lakeland. For more details, please contact me at 941-492-4314 or debbie@debbiejones.com, or visit www.ladiesofthelakes.com for more information.
Lecture for the Cabin Fever Quilters Guild in Orlando, Florida
Monday, April 2, 2012, meeting starts at 7:00pm
Lecture: Fabric Scraps Become Fine Art!
Stretching the boundaries of what can be done with fabric, Debbie encourages quilters and other fiber artists to see their work as fine art. She will show lots of samples along with slides, explaining how she “accidentally” developed her fusible technique and sharing how it doesn’t take any art training to create beautiful fabric decollage (a cross between decoupage and collage) without the time and planning required in quilting. Of course, stitching or quilting can also enhance these pieces. Not to replace quilting, but adding to it, this is a great way to work with all those leftover fabric scraps. Add a mat and frame, and voilá, it’s fine art! This will open up a whole new world to fabric lovers – you'll never look at fabric the same way again!
This lecture will be held during the guild meeting at 99 Marks Street in Orlando. For more details, please contact me at 941-492-4314 or debbie@debbiejones.com, or visit www.floridacabinfever.com for more information.
Lecture and Classes for the Palm Beach County Quilters Guild in West Palm Beach, Florida
Saturday, July 28, 2012, during the morning meeting
Lecture: Fabric Scraps Become Fine Art!
Stretching the boundaries of what can be done with fabric, Debbie encourages quilters and other fiber artists to see their work as fine art. She will show lots of samples along with slides, explaining how she “accidentally” developed her fusible technique and sharing how it doesn’t take any art training to create beautiful fabric decollage (a cross between decoupage and collage) without the time and planning required in quilting. Of course, stitching or quilting can also enhance these pieces. Not to replace quilting, but adding to it, this is a great way to work with all those leftover fabric scraps. Add a mat and frame, and voilá, it’s fine art! This will open up a whole new world to fabric lovers – you'll never look at fabric the same way again!
Saturday, July 28, 2012, afternoon class after the meeting
Fabric Decollage Jewelry Class. (For a detailed description, see the Classes page on this website.)
Learn to create jewelry you’ll treasure for a lifetime! Imagine making pins, pendants and earrings using beautiful fabrics, fusible web and other adhesives. With no sewing, it’s easy and fast using Debbie’s quick-fuse techniques. You can make jewelry with new materials or recycle older costume jewelry into new. Make two pins or pendants and two pairs of earrings (or any combination totaling four pieces). You’ll go home with finished jewelry! (This is not a beading class.) Handout included. See more examples on the Jewelry Page of this website.
These events will be held at 4800 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. For more details, or if you are interested in attending this lecture or classes, please contact Debbie at 941-492-4314 or debbie@debbiejones.com, or visit http://www.palmbchcoquiltersguild.com/ for more information.
Classes at Laura's Sewing in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Friday, May 4, 2012, from 10:30am till 5:00pm
Fantasy Fish Wallhanging Class
Create an underwater paradise using fabric and fusible web! With your choice of Debbie's fish patterns, make some of the fins, or even whole fish like the puffer or jellyfish three-dimensional, so they really pop off the scene! No sewing is required to make this Fantasy Fish Wallhanging. Depending on how many fish you want to make, you may choose to finish this at home or might be able to finish it in class. This 18"x24" wallhanging can either be wrapped as is around a stretched canvas or quilted later, if you prefer. The $55 class fee includes all materials and supplies except for scissors and a lunch. Photos are on display at the shop, or see photos now on the Fantasy Fish page. Also, see students' work on the Student Gallery 4 and Student Gallery 5 pages. Class registrations are being taken at Laura's Sewing.
Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 10:30am till 5:00pm
Butterfly Bouquet/Butterfly Garden Wallhanging Class
Make a beautiful floral bouquet adorned with butterflies, or leave out the vase and make an outdoor garden! Choose from Debbie's butterfly and dragonfly patterns, and different vase designs, and assemble them using fabric and fusibles. Make some of them 3-D, so they literally stand out! No sewing is required to make this Butterfly Bouquet Wallhanging. Depending on how many butterflies you want to make, you may choose to finish this at home or might be able to finish it in class. This 18”x24” wallhanging can either be wrapped as is around a stretched canvas or quilted later, if you prefer. The $55 class fee includes all materials and supplies except for scissors and a lunch. Photos are on display at the shop, or see photos now on the Butterflies page. Also, see students' work on the Student Gallery 4 and Student Gallery 5 pages. Class registrations are being taken at Laura's Sewing.
Laura's Sewing & Vacuum is located at 3922 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403. For questions or to register, please call Laura's at 561-791-5228 or visit www.sewwithlaura.com, or you can contact Debbie at 941-492-4314 or debbie@debbiejones.com.
Lecture for the Coral Springs Quilters Guild in Coral Springs, Florida
Wednesday, June 27, 2012, meeting starts at 7pm
Lecture: Fabric Scraps Become Fine Art!
Stretching the boundaries of what can be done with fabric, Debbie encourages quilters and other fiber artists to see their work as fine art. She will show lots of samples along with slides, explaining how she “accidentally” developed her fusible technique and sharing how it doesn’t take any art training to create beautiful fabric decollage (a cross between decoupage and collage) without the time and planning required in quilting. Of course, stitching or quilting can also enhance these pieces. Not to replace quilting, but adding to it, this is a great way to work with all those leftover fabric scraps. Add a mat and frame, and voilá, it’s fine art! This will open up a whole new world to fabric lovers – you'll never look at fabric the same way again!
This lecture will be held at Cypress Hall, at Cypress Hammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact debbie@debbiejones.com.
