Classes and Events
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,
Or use the drop down menu under the Calendar tab
and select 'Sample Classes and Workshops".
If you are interested in booking a class or workshop use the Contact Us tab on the top menu bar.
Upcoming Classes and Events 2023
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"What's Up Buttercup?"
Applique Online Class
Saturday, May 20th 10-2 (mountain) 12-4 (eastern)
CLICK HERE to register through Sewbattical
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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Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt ShowJune 10th & 11th
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Bigfork Quilt Show
June 23rd and 24th
Bigfork Elementary School
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Hockaday Arts in the Parks Festival
Depot Park Kalispell, MT
July 14th-16th
Ladybug's Cabin Booth Location: Booth 29
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Flathead Lake Festival of the Art
July 22nd and 23rd
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Flathead Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Kalispell MT
September 15th 9:30-5
September 16th 9:30-4
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Peace by Piece Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Livingston MT
Park County Fairgrounds
September 30th 9am-5pm
and Oct 1st 10am - 3pm
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Past Classes::::::
(want to see one of these offered again?
Drop me a note!)
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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.
Intro to Thread Painting
*class will be recorded and available to watch for up to a year.
To Register for this class go to Sewing Expo's Online Class page: HERE
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.
Thread Painting on Lutradur
*class will be recorded and available to watch for up to one year.
To Register for this class go to Sewing Expo's Online Class page: HERE
Expand your skills of thread painting and free motion stitching while coloring a beautiful butterfly on Lutradur. We will cover basic thread painting techniques, needles, threads, machine tension settings and more. Thread painting on lutradur is a fun and easy way to play with pretty threads both in the top and bobbin of your machine and as Lutradur doesn't fray or tear, your finished butterfly can be added to a number of projects as a 3-D pop of fun!
Radiant Landscapes: Sunset at the Lake (online)
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. Come play in a new world of coloring with fabric! Bring your own fabric or purchase optional kit.
Click here to register
Creative Backgrounds: Simply Curvy Woven Background (Online)
The perfect background can turn a simple focus 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 explore creating a simply curvy woven project along with basic stitching and quilting options, add applique and create a stunning curvy background that will give your focal point just the right amount of punch. Bring your own fabric or purchase optional kit.
Ba-Da BLING (for Spring!) (online)
Explore different ways to add sparkle, shine, and fun to your quilting and sewing projects. Embellishments are a quick and easy way to jazz up wall hangings, table runners, quilts, or even give your favorite garment or bag a new look. In this class we'll embellish with Angelina, deco foil, Lutradur and fabric treated with Terial Magic™ to create a cute little spring wall hanging perfect to hang in your home or office to add a little extra shine to your life!
Class Kit
Creative Backgrounds: Half Circle Woven Landscape (online)
Continue to build your Creative background skills with Monique’s Half-Circle Woven Landscape. Learn techniques that will expand your options as you create unique and wonderful works of art. Skills like basic stitching and quilting, and applique will also be covered, incorporating Monique's great tips for each. You may never stitch in a straight line again! Class Kit
ARTFUL APPLIQUE: WHAT'S UP BUTTERCUP?
Brighten up your day with this whimsical three-dimensional wall hanging. Monique will cover some basic fusible applique tips and techniques, stitching and quilting ideas and explore the option of adding a third dimension to your projects using Terial Magic™ and Heat Moldable batting. Kits are available or bring your own fabric (see supply list for details). We've even put together special 'embellishment' kits that included treated fabric and heat moldable batting to do the 3D elements.
CLICK HERE to register through Sewing Expo
ARTFUL APPLIQUE: CHOIR OF POPPIES
While creating this beautiful poppy wall hanging, we will cover some basic fusible applique tips and techniques, stitching and quilting ideas and explore the option of adding a third dimension to your projects using Terial Magic™. Brighten up your wall with this wall hanging and learn how easy it is to include 3-D petals in your quilted wall art as you create your own garden of fabric flowers! Kits are available in a variety of colors, or bring your own fabric (see supply list for details).
CLICK HERE to register through Sewing Expo
Online Class
Creative Backgrounds: Circle Weaving (click here to go to registration page)
Dec 3rd 10:00am-2:00pm Mountain Time (12:00am-4:00pm Eastern)
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
Online Class
BA DA BLING (click here to go to registration page)
Dec 10th 10:00am-1:00pm Mountain Time (12:00am-3:00pm Eastern)
Embellishments are a quick and easy way to jazz up wall hangings, table runners, quilts, or even give your favorite garment or bag a new look. In this class we’ll embellish with Angelina, deco foil, and Lutradur to create a cute little winter wall hanging perfect to hang in your home or office to add a little extra shine to your life!
Skills You Will Learn
- How to work with different thread types and weights
- How to work with materials such as Angelina, Lutradur, and Deco Foil
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Discover the possibilities of machine quilting with your own machine. We will discuss threads, needles, different battings and so much more. This is a skill-building class that will encourage you to drop your shoulders as well as your feed dogs. Take the next step to finishing your projects!