Monique has been teaching traditional and art quilting techniques for over 12 years
at her home studio, independent quilt shops, festivals, guilds, trade shows and quilt markets.
Her classes always include focus on becoming a more confident quilter
and finding the joy in following your art.
Would you like to book a class or workshop?
CLICK HERE to see a list of workshops and classes available to schedule,
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and select 'Sample Classes and Workshops".
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Upcoming Classes and Events 2023
Color Your Quilt
Saturday, March 25th 10-2 (mountain) 12-4 (eastern)
ONLINE
Add some color to your life and your quilts with Inktense pencils and blocks. Easy to control, blend and completely permanent when finished, they will become one of your favorite 'tools' in the box! Perfect to personalize your projects, let kids or grandkids participate in making something special and unique, or to create a one-of-a-kind label for your quilt that is as special as the quilt itself. If you're looking for a way to enhance your embroidery projects, add some extra fun to your applique or quilts, or you just enjoy coloring--this class is for you!
CLICK HERE to register through Sewbattical
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Teakettle Annual Quilt Show New Location!
Glacier Gateway Elementary School
440 4th Ave West, Columbia Falls
Saturday April 15th 9am-3:45pm
-------------------------------------------------Artful Applique: Choir of Poppies
Saturday, April 29th 10-2 (mountain) 12-4 (eastern)
ONLINE
Brighten up your wall while you learn how easy it is to include 3-D petals in your quilted wall art all while you create your own garden of fabric flowers!
Skills needed: How to operate your sewing machine.
Skills You Will Learn:
Basic Applique
Raw Edge Applique
3D Applique
While creating this beautiful poppy wall hanging, we will cover some basic fusible applique techniques and helpful hints, stitching and quilting ideas, and explore the option of adding the 3rd dimension to your projects using the fun product, Terial Magic.
Kits are optional and available in a variety of colors, and students can choose between doing standard raw edge applique or including the treated fabric for stand-up flower petals.
The pattern is required for this class and can be purchased using the link below. There are several optional kits available in three different colorways, both with and without the required pattern.
There are three kit options that include fabric pre-treated with Terial Magic so you can try out the product before you purchase an entire bottle.
If you have any questions about the kits, please email Monique at info@ladybugscabin.com
Link to all pattern/kit options for Choir of Poppies
To register click HERE or visit www.sewbattical.com
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Circle Woven Table Topper
In-Person Class
Saturday May 6th 10-3:30
Sponsored by The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild
$45.00
To register please call Debbie at: 406-396-6911
In this class we will create a full circle woven background using two fabrics and fusible web.
We will also discuss basic stitching and quilting options, adding applique to your piece,
and different ways to embellish your work
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Brighten up your day with this whimsical wall hanging that offers the option of including some 3-D elements! We will cover the basics of fusible applique, some useful tips and techniques for stitching and quilting, and explore the options of adding the 3rd dimension to your projects using the fun products Terial Magic and Heat Moldable Batting.
Required pattern and Optional Kit is available for purchase HERE.
Link to live class will be sent out a couple days prior to class.
*Please make sure to put info@sewbattical in your email contacts.
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Creative Backgrounds: Creating a Radiant Landscape Quilt
*class will be recorded and available to watch for up to a year.
Click HERE to register for class.
The perfect background can turn a beautiful focus art piece into a stunning art piece. In this class we will explore Gloria Loughman's applique tiling technique and discuss how to use different fabrics and colors to create a "light source", giving your work the look of glowing from within. We will cover basic applique techniques, tips and tricks for composition and quilting and finishing ideas as well as explore using uncommon fibers such as angelina and cheese cloth to create beautiful and unique effects. Come play in a new world of coloring with fabric! Bring your own fabric or purchase optional kit.
Give your projects added depth and dimension by using thread to embellish and emphasize your project. Learning to ‘paint’ with thread will help you create unique works of art and will enhance and improve your quilting. You will develop a stronger understanding of the relationship between thread type, weight and needles. Experiment with different stabilizers and lose your fear of adjusting the tension on your machine. During class we will use different threads to embellish a beautiful flower panel to create a lovely wall hanging, throw pillow, or bag. This skill building class will encourage you to drop your feed dogs and expand your creativity. Kit available, or bring your own fabric.
The perfect background can turn a beautiful focus art piece into a stunning one. Creative Background classes offer a wide variety of techniques (including tiled, mosaic and woven backgrounds) that will widen your options as you create unique and wonderful works of art.
In this class we will create a full circle woven background using two fabrics and fusible web. We will also discuss basic stitching and quilting options, adding applique to your piece, and different ways to embellish your work
Kits are optional, but available as a separate purchase for $20 plus shipping and tax.
Click on this text to purchase the Circle Weave kit from Lady Bug’s Cabin
Skills You Will Learn