Events, Exhibitions, Sales and Classes

Trapunto by Machine Learn the modern way to make beautiful trapunto quilts. There is no need to slash the background to insert stuffing. You will use free motion embroidery to create a beautiful block in class.

Learn multiple machine techniques for embellishment,including lace,3-d leaves,bobbin work and dimensional trees and bark. Have a fun day learning methods that can be used in your fibre art projects.

In this two-day workshop July 13 and 14, learn to use the needle of the sewing machine like a paint brush to produce wonderful texture. Initially make a reference work of grasses, weeds, flowers, trees, water etc. After the basic free motion embroidery stitches are mastered, the students create a simple fabric landscape on which to paint with their sewing machines. Design considerations such as composition, depth and perspective will be covered. There will be individualized advancement for those having previously taken the course and wishing to further develop their skills.

Thread painting Learn to use the needle of the sewing machine like a paint brush to produce wonderful texture. Make a reference work of grasses, weeds, flowers, trees, water etc. After the basic free motion embroidery stitches are mastered, the students create a simple fabric landscape on which to paint with their sewing machines. Fee $70. For Registration contact kathy Tidswell 506-363-3560 or kathy@kathytidswell.com

Learn some of Kathy's unique methods for such things as making 3-d leaves, realistic bark, bobbin work and lace. Fee is $70. To register or for more information contact Kathy at 506-363-3560 or kathy@kathytidswell.com

From over 170 entries, my thread painting "Splendour of the Caribbean" was one of the 58 chosen for Threadworks 2013:Water. The exhibition runs April 20-June 19 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, Fergus Ontario and then tours throughout Ontario for 3 years..

My wall quilt "Through The Glass" was one of 56 chosen from 101 entries to the Grand National Juried Quilt Exhibition 2013:Local Colour. The show runs April 21-June 23 at Homer Watson House and Gallery 1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener Ontario. It is my first attempt at an abstract and shows my interpretation of the Douglas Valley in the two most colourful seasons of fall and spring juxtaposed with the calming beauty of winter.