Monday, April 20, 2015

Brampton Quilter's Guild & Memory Pillow Custom Orders

Hi Everyone!

Super excited to announce that I will be travelling to the Brampton Quilter's Guild, this Thursday evening! I'll be packing up a whole car-full of items, in anticipation of sharing tips, tricks and stories with a group of people who love quilting as much as I do!
Can't wait to meet everyone!

As well, I will be advertising these memory pillow custom order options at my upcoming craft shows.
All of the information is listed below, if you are interested in having a pillow made, please send me an E-mail at quilters.workshop@gmail.com
Or if you are local to Durham Region, stop by my next spring craft show, held at All Saints Catholic High School, in Whitby ON. on May 2nd and 3rd 2015.




Monday, April 6, 2015

Happy Easter & Wishing for Spring 2015

Hello!
Happy Easter!

I've been busy busy busy getting prepared for upcoming shows! Life truly does have a way of passing by in a matter of a blink.

My next upcoming show is now less than a month away!
Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd 2015, I will be participating in a spring craft show, hosted by Cuddly Cats Rescue.
The show will be held at All Saints Catholic High School, in Whitby, ON. (closest main intersection being Rossland Rd. and Country Lane)
Hoping for some nice weather that weekend and lots of success for all the vendors!



As well, I will be hosting my summer open house early this year. Summer open house will provide returning and new students the opportunity to register for summer lessons, choose their projects, meet me, enjoy some refreshments, etc. I also often have special offers for those who attend so you don't want to miss out!

Open house will be on Sunday May 24th 2015

As well, a reminder that the spring session will end on Saturday June 27th 2015, and summer classes will officially begin on Monday July 6th 2015.
Classes will run every Monday and Thursday evening throughout the months of July and August, with the last class being Thursday August 27th 2015.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Cookies and Cupcakes for a Masquerade Ball

As many of you know, I am very much so in love with baking and cake decorating.
I think sewing and quilting will always win over cake decorating, simply because quilted items stick around a lot longer than edible works of art.



Recently, I made 3 dozen sugar cookies and 4 dozen cupcakes for a Masquerade Ball event.

I thought I would share my icing techniques for both the cookies and cupcakes, to give all my fellow-bakers some ideas and share some tips, that you may wish to use for upcoming Easter baking!

Here's the YouTube video! Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By39Nta3GZA

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an E-mail at quilters.workshop@gmail.com
I love hearing from you! :)

Happy Baking!
Love, Tiffany

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Spring is Coming + Summer Updates !

Hi Everyone!

Is anyone else loving this weather?! The sunshine feels sooo good after this long and bitterly cold winter we have had!

A couple of my students finished some awesome projects this past Saturday, and I thought I would share the photos with you, because I'm so proud of their accomplishments.

Cheryl, one of my adult students is making "Frozen" themed dresses for her Granddaughters. Here is one of the lovely girls modelling her new "Frozen" dress. This dress looks like so much fun to spin and twirl around in!





Wendy, another one of my adult students completed this baby-sized rag quilt. She is amazing at cross-stitch, and has incorporated it into the quilt. 




As for what I've been up to...I've been doing lots of baking lately! And as always, prepping for upcoming spring craft shows and working away at summer project samples.

Speaking of which, the final day of classes for the Spring 2015 term, is Saturday June 27th 2015.



I will be hosting a Summer Open House event, which will provide new-comers with an opportunity to register for summer classes, and as well, it will be a day for all students to choose projects that they wish to work on over the course of the summer. More info to come!

Summer classes will commence on Monday July 6th 2015
Classes will run every Monday and Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30PM, throughout the months of July and August.
The final day of summer classes will be Thursday August 27th 2015

I will be accepting registration for summer classes, beginning on the day of the open house, which will be held near the end of May. The date is TBA :)








Interested in hosting a "Sewing Birthday Party" this summer?  The details are below!

-The cost of a 2.5-3 hour party is $40 + the cost of each "guest package" (which will depend on which party-project is selected) x the number of party guests
For example, if there are four party guests, who wish to create pillowcases, the cost of the party is $40+ ($15 x 4 guests) = $100

-A maximum of six participants is allowed, with a minimum of three

-There are two party project options. The first option is a "pillowcase party". Where all six party guests will sew their own standard-pillowcase using fabrics of their choice. The second option is an "upcycled denim carry-bag". All six party guests will create a carry bag using denim.

-The cost of the pillowcase party is $15 per guest, and the cost of the upcycled denim bag is $10 per guest

-All six party guests must create the same project (Ex. all party guests make a pillowcase, or all party guests make denim carry bags)

-Parties must be booked a minimum of three weeks in advance

-Parties are booked in 2.5-3 hour increments. As this is approximately how long it may take for each party guest to complete their project

-A maximum of three adults may stay to observe the party, but must not interfere directly with the sewing lesson. Sewing machines must be used with caution and with minimal distraction. Even though this is advertised as a "party" it is essentially a sewing class/lesson.

-A minimum of 50% of the total cost of the party package must be paid for upon booking the party. The remaining 50% of the cost must be paid for a minimum of 24 hours prior to the party date. (Acceptable methods of payment include cash, cheque, E-transfer, Visa and MasterCard)

If you have any further questions or would like to request additional information, please feel free to E-mail me at quilters.workshop@gmail.com



Happy Sewing Everyone!
Love, Tiffany


Thursday, February 19, 2015

Quilted Sleeping Bag

I've recently been working on some samples of new projects that I will be adding to my selection of projects for my summer classes.

The most recent project that I've designed is this quilted sleeping bag. The outer shell is made of flannel and the inside is lined with minky. (Who doesn't love cuddling minky?)





There are elastic ties sewn into the seam at the end of the sleeping bag, which will secure the sleeping bag once it is rolled up, like this:



Aside from getting ready for summer project samples, I've been a busy bee making loads of small things, for an upcoming craft show.
I'll be participating in a spring craft show, hosted by Cuddly Cats Rescue. The venue will be
All Saints High School in Whitby, on May 2nd and 3rd 2015. More details to come, closer to the date!

If you have any requests for blog posts or YouTube tutorials, please ask! I love hearing from you!
quilters.workshop@gmail.com

Hope you're all having a great day!
Love, Tiffany

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Valentine's Day Sewing Ideas - 2015

Hi Everyone!

I finally completed my Valentine's Day sewing project samples for this year! :)


If you are interested in learning a little more about them, check out my latest YouTube video by following this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSH0WZMWHvQ


If you try any of these projects and have questions, please feel free to E-mail me at quilters.workshop@gmail.com

As well, if you make anything, based off any of my tutorials or photos, I would love to see! :)

Now that I've completed my Valentine's Day sewing projects, I can start my baking! woo-hoo!

Love,
Tiffany

Monday, February 9, 2015

Scrappy Quilt-As-You-Go Tutorial

Hi Everyone!

I had a great time exploring Sudbury and Laurentian University last weekend with my friend. The snow was beautiful and we took some amazing photos.





Also, I have a new YouTube video tutorial for you...yay!!


 If you want to check out how to make this fast and easy "quilt as you go" baby quilt, check out my YouTube video by following the link below! It is a great method and allows you to use up all kinds of scraps :) Even my guinea pig approves!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mKduHNmt08

I still have to finish one more Valentine's Day project and then I will be ready to film my project inspiration video for this year. I'm very excited.

Are you working on anything fun for Valentine's Day? Tell me all about it :)

As always, if you have any questions,  regarding the tutorial or just general questions, please feel free to send me an E-mail at quilters.workshop@gmail.com

You can also keep up to date on my daily adventures by following me on Instagram! @quilters.workshop, or use the hashtag #quiltersworkshop so I can see your versions of my project tutorials !

Happy Sewing Everyone!
Love, Tiffany