Introducing Online Classes for individuals
I’ve been teaching Online classes since well before Craftsy was a “thing”. In 2009, I created and produced several LIVE online classes that were paced weekly with chats for the students. My first class registered 59 students from around the world. I still teach that class (the Quilters Palette) as an Online-Only class today. The pandemic impressed the need for online classes – a band wagon that I jumped right on. So I can teach for you in the comfort of your own home. I offer LIVE classes in partnership with John C. Campbell Folk School using the LessonFace platform, which began in 2020 and has been very successful. A new schedule of classes will be available soon. See the schedule below, with all of the information and links for registration, including photos of the projects.
- If you know you’ll be missing one or more live sessions of a class you’d like to take, don’t worry. Each session is recorded and made available the following day. Some of the longer class schedules (like Quiltmaking 101 classes) have a week off in between to be used as make-up classes.
In addition, here is a short video that will acquaint you with the classes that I teach. If you have any questions about these, please let me know..
I also teach private 1-hour classes through Lessonface. If there’s something you want to learn and would like to have a private lesson, choosing to have a 1:1 lesson is a great opportunity. To see all of the information and my background, click on the Lessonface link above and it will take you straight to my page. I can teach you anything you want to learn.
All of the following Online classes can be found through the LessonFace link, by CLICKING HERE.
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Storytelling: DOCUMENTING YOUR QUILTS
June 1st, Saturday, 9:00 am to 2 PM, Central
If our quilts could talk, would they share our special stories? Each of the quilts we make contain stories that only we know; what was happening in our lives, in the world, our communities, our homes and in our hearts when they were made. Just as important as the label is on a quilt to identify the owner, our stories tucked away in our quilts are important to those who recieve our quilts. Annie shares special stories belonging to famous quilters, anonymous quilters, and even some stories of her life by sharing a trunk show of her quilts — and why these stories are so important. We’ll also discuss the importance of having your quilts appraised. Each of us will choose one quilt that we’ve made or own, to draw the hidden stories out in class. If you gave the quilt away, you can document the quilt and its stories by using photos.
All class information is available on the LessonFace website.
THERE WILL BE A KIT FOR THIS CLASS: included in cost of Registration, necessary notions for you that are hard to find or expensive to have to buy them on your own, so you don’t have to get them yourself. I have a couple additions to the instructions in the book that I will send you with the kit.
If you have any questions, my email is annie@anniesmith.net to send me a note.
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MACHINE APPLIQUE
Baltimore Style Applique – Carnation block
Learn the very basic techniques for machine applique in this class. You’ll be surprised how easy it really is — and the learning curve for this is shallow, not a high mountain you’ll have to climb. You can master it in the first half of the class and feel confident enough to begin a larger project in the afternoon. You’ll love the simple process of it and you won’t feel intimidated by the A word any more! Start with one block, which can be finished with binding for a wall hanging, frame it or turn it into a pillow. You will need one fat quarter for the background and scraps for the applique.
DATE OF CLASS: Wednesday, June 5 & 12, 2024. Two sessions.
TIME OF CLASS: 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Central
There will be a Kit of necessary items that will be sent to you. The Kit fee is found at LessonFace registration.
If you have any questions, annie@anniesmith.net to send me a note.
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BESPOKE PATCHWORK SKIRT
Have you seen this skirt on Instagram during MeMadeMay? The Bespoke Patchwork Skirt is both charming and versatile. Dress it up, dress it down, make it short or long — this skirt is fun. Use precut charm packs or bust your stash to use a variety of sensational fabrics. The skirt can be made in multiple sizes and lengths. Show off your basic sewing skills by making a unique skirt that’s fresh, modern and vintage. Use a sewing machine or a serger – the choice is yours. All finishing techniques will be taught, including adding trims or a statement hem.
DATE OF CLASS: Thursday, August 22, 2024.
TIME OF CLASS: 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Central
There will be a Kit of necessary items that will be sent to you. The Kit fee is found at LessonFace registration.
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GREENHOUSE QUILT (formerly known as Garden Delights)
The Greenhouse Quilt is created with a variety of techniques. The quilt is 55″ x 55″.
The quilt is a combination of:
- the Carolina Lily block — so you’ll learn Y-seam construction, using one little trick to make the piecing easier than you think.
- My Butterfly block — you’ll learn how to draft a block, just in case you want to make a block that you’ve seen but don’t have a pattern for. Then we’ll make templates for piecing.
- The machine applique block, easy shapes so you can learn the basics of my method for machine applique.
- Then YOU design the triangle corners.
Done in any color combinations, this quilt will be sensational.
DATES OF CLASS: Mondays, September 16, 23, 30 and October 14th, 2024
TIME OF CLASS: 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Central
There will be a KIT which includes the pattern and essential notions for construction so you don’t have to hunt for them.
If you have any questions, annie@anniesmith.net to send me a note.
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COURTHOUSE CABIN QUILT
Learn accurate yet simple piecing techniques to create this fresh vintage quilt. Annie will teach you quick Strip piecing and perfect seam alignment using cornerstone squares. The quilt top is made with assorted Fat Quarter fabrics and allows for all skill levels — beginners to experts. You’ll have this quilt finished in time for holiday gift-giving. Annie will also share with you some additional quilts you can make using any leftover fabrics from this quilt.
DATES OF CLASS: Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 2024
TIME OF CLASS: 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Central
There will be a KIT available for this class which included the pattern, essential notions for accurate piecing and some other fun to have items. Available at Registration on LessonFace.
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QUILTMAKING 101
Join me for ten weeks of excellent LIVE instruction.
Ten class sessions, beginning February 6th, 2025 (Thursday), 6:30 pm – 9 pm, Central. Dates are 2/6, 2/23, 2/20. 2/27, 3/13/ 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, & 4/24. All class sessions are recorded and available to review after class, so you won’t miss thing!
Create a sampler quilt, one technique at a time, that will help you learn to make a quilt from A to Z. Whether you’re a beginner, or a seasoned quilt maker, this class will help you to learn, and refresh – or hone – your skills. I’ll bet that you’ve never taken a class quite like this one.
Quiltmaking 101 is a ten-week class that will take you on a quilt journey. This sampler of quilt techniques includes:
- Strip-piecing
- half square triangles
- hand applique (don’t be afraid of this – it’s super easy, and not needle turn!)
- hand piecing
- y-seam construction
- drafting
- templates
- layouts
- finishing are only a part of it.
This is an in-depth class for every level of quilter. You just need to know your way around your sewing machine.
We begin with one block and 6 fat quarters and build as you go to learn a treasury of quilting techniques and tricks.
The first night of class, I will go over:
- the Anatomy of a quilt, what are the parts and elements.
- How to choose the fabrics for your quilt, and I will advise you on your choices.
- All of the notions we will use for this class so you know what they are and where to find them for the best price.
- How to use your rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat — and how to change the blade on your rotary cutter.
You’ll add notions along the way that are essential tools for your quilt kit.
The size of the quilt depends on how big you want to make it. Just blocks with sashing and no border: 58″ x 58″. Blocks with sashing and border: 74″ x 74″. Add additional block and make it a bed-size quilt, with sashing and borders: 74″ x 84″. Or you can make it a Queen or a King, just by adding more blocks of your choice, and borders.
You need to have a copy of this book, that we’ll use as a text book:
Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes. It must be the Second Edition of the book and look exactly like the picture above, with the gold triangle in the upper right hand corner. The book is out of print, and I will have some copies available for purchase in my website store once Registration opens. You can also find it on Amazon, ThriftBooks,and second hand book stores. Please order it as soon as you register for class so you can receive it in time for the first night of class.
Some additional information about Annie’s Online classes:
All instruction is via Zoom. I use multiple cameras, so you can see everything in detail that you need to know. I’m a very hands-on teacher, even virtually. The instruction is interactive, so you ask questions when they occur to you — not at the end of a teaching segment. I’ll send the Zoom link to you three days before the class starts. In the case of multiple day/session classes, the Zoom link will remain the same.
If you need assistance during class, I will spotlight you and help you through it. I prefer to use the Spotlight so I can see what you need help with, and it’s also good for the other students can observe and learn.
I offer kits of specific things that are either hard to find, or can be expensive if you have to buy a whole package, in an effort to help you keep your costs down. You will have the option of purchasing the Kit, or not. If there is a pattern included in the Kit, there will be an option to get just the pattern — but you do need to purchase the pattern for the class. All Kit costs include shipping, but do not include tax, if applicable.
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CREATING GARMENT PATTERNS FROM YOUR CLOSET
Learn how to create patterns from your existing clothing without taking the garment apart! Annie will teach you how to inspect the garment for all of the fashion details and copy them to your pattern. You will learn how to adjust the garment to suit you based on your preferences. Make two garment patterns and choose one to use to make a garment.
DATES OF CLASS: Tuesdays, February 11 & 18, 2025
TIME OF CLASS: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Central
There will be a KIT for this class, which is available at Registration on LessonFace.
If you have any questions, please contact me at annie@anniesmith.net.
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I AM HERE: IMPROV MAPPING
Capture the memories of a special place by making a map quilt of that place and its surrounds. Choose a map, enlarge it in fabric, add special touches like hand sketched buildings, landscaping, and such. Annie will help you step through the process, making your map a treasured heirloom, keeping your story for youth tell. A variety of techniques will be taught.
DATES OF CLASS: Four sessions, March 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2025 – Tuesday through Friday
TIME OF CLASS: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Central
There will be a KIT for this class, which is available at Registration on LessonFace.
If you have any questions, please contact me at annie@anniesmith.net.
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ANCESTRAL QUILTING
Learn the fine art of crafting traditional quilts by hand, using a needle and thread, just like our ancestors did. Annie will take you through all of the details of patchwork quilting, english paper piecing and hand applique — All easy! All techniques will be by hand without using any electricity. This is a great skill to know if you have intermittent loss of power – you’ll always be able to make a quilt! You will make one quilt block using each technique that can be repeated for an entire quilt. Instruction will include a trunk show of quilts, made and quilted by hand.
DATES OF CLASS: Three sessions, Thursdays – April 24, May 8 and May 22, 2025
TIME OF CLASS: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Central
There will be a KIT associated with this class, Info available at Registration on LessonFace link.
If you have any questions, please email me at annie@anniesmith.net.
