Take a Workshop through the Cocheco Quilters Guild!
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Several times a year, guild members are invited to take a workshop with one of today's outstanding quilt artists.
Non-members may be allowed to register for a workshop, space permitting. To inquire about a workshop, email workshops@cochecoquilters.com. REGISTRATION 1. By Mail - Once you have verified that there is still space available (by emailing at the above address) you can send your check to cover the fee to the address at right. Be sure to note on your check the name/date of the workshop you wish to attend. 2. In Person - You can also sign up for Workshops at our monthly Guild Meetings. |
To register by mail, send fee check to: Workshops Cocheco Quilters Guild PO Box 1153 Dover NH 03821 Be sure to note the name/date of the Workshop you wish to attend. |
2025 WORKSHOPS
DESIGN YOUR OWN PIECED PICTURE QUILT PATTERN
with Betsy Habich
www.betsyhabich.com
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS FULL, BUT YOUR NAME CAN GO ON A WAIT LIST.
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (6 hour class)
Place: Church of Christ, 336 Salmon Falls Rd, Rochester
Cost: $65
Kit Fee: $15, paid at class to instructor directly
Learn how to design your own unique pattern from a personal photo. Starting with an overview of the process, and examples of patterns and quilts made from them, we will discuss design factors such as straight-line vs. curved piecing, how much detail is enough, communicating perspective, and the roles of fabric selection and quilting. Make a pattern from your own pre-approved photo of a pet, flower, or landscape. We will discuss composition, level of detail, and how to make the piecing easier. At the end of the day we will discuss how to use the pattern to make a quilt. Students must supply a photo for review by May 7. No protected or copyrighted photos allowed.
with Betsy Habich
www.betsyhabich.com
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS FULL, BUT YOUR NAME CAN GO ON A WAIT LIST.
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (6 hour class)
Place: Church of Christ, 336 Salmon Falls Rd, Rochester
Cost: $65
Kit Fee: $15, paid at class to instructor directly
Learn how to design your own unique pattern from a personal photo. Starting with an overview of the process, and examples of patterns and quilts made from them, we will discuss design factors such as straight-line vs. curved piecing, how much detail is enough, communicating perspective, and the roles of fabric selection and quilting. Make a pattern from your own pre-approved photo of a pet, flower, or landscape. We will discuss composition, level of detail, and how to make the piecing easier. At the end of the day we will discuss how to use the pattern to make a quilt. Students must supply a photo for review by May 7. No protected or copyrighted photos allowed.
DRESDEN HOUSES
with Michelle Banton
www.littlepupdesigns.com
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (6 hour class)
Place: Best Western Plus 580 US Highway 1 Bypass, Portsmouth, NH
Cost: $60, plus cost of pattern ($10). See details below.
This class is full, but we can put your name on a wait-list.
Using fabric scraps and creativity, we’ll build our own neighborhood – that’s really just a Dresden Plate block. This is YOUR neighborhood. No pulling permits and talking the town board into letting you start construction. This mini-quilt finishes at approximately 24”x24.” I will show you how to make your neighborhood much larger, or even smaller! There is no limit on the size. Do you want to focus on colors? Architectural designs? Or a whimsical village? There are thousands of images posted online. A quick Google image search of “Dresden Neighborhoods” will start you on a journey down a rabbit hole of creative ideas. This is a fun, no stress project. When it is complete, YOU are the HOA – no regulations on fences, colors, and how many cars can be in your driveway.
The pattern is a downloadable pdf from designer at www.kimlapacek.com. Name of pattern is "Dresden Neighborhood" and includes paper templates. Any Dresden rulers will work with this project.
with Michelle Banton
www.littlepupdesigns.com
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (6 hour class)
Place: Best Western Plus 580 US Highway 1 Bypass, Portsmouth, NH
Cost: $60, plus cost of pattern ($10). See details below.
This class is full, but we can put your name on a wait-list.
Using fabric scraps and creativity, we’ll build our own neighborhood – that’s really just a Dresden Plate block. This is YOUR neighborhood. No pulling permits and talking the town board into letting you start construction. This mini-quilt finishes at approximately 24”x24.” I will show you how to make your neighborhood much larger, or even smaller! There is no limit on the size. Do you want to focus on colors? Architectural designs? Or a whimsical village? There are thousands of images posted online. A quick Google image search of “Dresden Neighborhoods” will start you on a journey down a rabbit hole of creative ideas. This is a fun, no stress project. When it is complete, YOU are the HOA – no regulations on fences, colors, and how many cars can be in your driveway.
The pattern is a downloadable pdf from designer at www.kimlapacek.com. Name of pattern is "Dresden Neighborhood" and includes paper templates. Any Dresden rulers will work with this project.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH BAG
with SUE MICHAELS
www.dragonflyfiberart.com
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Place: Wentworth Douglas Hospital, Garrison Auditorium, Dover.
Cost: $30 (plus $8 pattern fee from instructor)
The Old Orchard Beach bag is a Fabulous BIG tote to carry all your stuff with 6 inside pocket, clip closure and sturdy handles to take the weight! Bag measures 19 x 14" x 6" and is great in any fabric. Light weight canvas, batiks, denim, cotton or home dec fabrics all work great. Use a regular weight fabric for the lining. Uses Thermolan Plus Fusible by Pellon and Decor Bond also by Pellon. Any foam interfacing can be substituted for the Thermolan Plus if a stiffer bag is desired. Beginner friendly!
with SUE MICHAELS
www.dragonflyfiberart.com
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Place: Wentworth Douglas Hospital, Garrison Auditorium, Dover.
Cost: $30 (plus $8 pattern fee from instructor)
The Old Orchard Beach bag is a Fabulous BIG tote to carry all your stuff with 6 inside pocket, clip closure and sturdy handles to take the weight! Bag measures 19 x 14" x 6" and is great in any fabric. Light weight canvas, batiks, denim, cotton or home dec fabrics all work great. Use a regular weight fabric for the lining. Uses Thermolan Plus Fusible by Pellon and Decor Bond also by Pellon. Any foam interfacing can be substituted for the Thermolan Plus if a stiffer bag is desired. Beginner friendly!
CHRISTMAS BAUBLES
with Sue Pelland
www.suepellanddesigns.com
Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (6 hour class)
Place: Comfort Inn & Suites. 10 Hotel Dr, Dover, NH
Cost: $75; Hearts and More ruler/templates are being used for this project. Instructor will have ruler for sale at the class at a discount.
Join Sue Pelland for a festive and fun hands-on workshop following an engaging lecture on Rotary Cut Appliqué with Mistyfuse! In this workshop, you’ll create the cheerful Christmas Baubles Wall Quilt using Sue’s innovative Hearts & More templates.
You’ll learn how to rotary cut perfect appliqué shapes, easily and accurately, and how to apply them with Mistyfuse for a soft, stitchable finish. Explore fussy-cutting techniques to highlight your favorite holiday fabrics in each ornament, and master the elegant scalloped appliqué border—a design element you’ll want to use again and again in future quilts.
Finished quilt size: 24” x 36”
with Sue Pelland
www.suepellanddesigns.com
Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (6 hour class)
Place: Comfort Inn & Suites. 10 Hotel Dr, Dover, NH
Cost: $75; Hearts and More ruler/templates are being used for this project. Instructor will have ruler for sale at the class at a discount.
Join Sue Pelland for a festive and fun hands-on workshop following an engaging lecture on Rotary Cut Appliqué with Mistyfuse! In this workshop, you’ll create the cheerful Christmas Baubles Wall Quilt using Sue’s innovative Hearts & More templates.
You’ll learn how to rotary cut perfect appliqué shapes, easily and accurately, and how to apply them with Mistyfuse for a soft, stitchable finish. Explore fussy-cutting techniques to highlight your favorite holiday fabrics in each ornament, and master the elegant scalloped appliqué border—a design element you’ll want to use again and again in future quilts.
Finished quilt size: 24” x 36”