Education & Workshops

Sara Doubledee Memorial Educational Workshop Series

Dr. Sara L. Doubledee

March 28, 1946  -  February 23, 2022

 

Sara Doubledee was a long-time member of MCQA.

She enjoyed quilting,  learning new techniques and collecting a variety of quilting items, including a large stash of  fabrics and notions. Sara’s memory will live on in our hearts and through our hands as we  create treasures through a variety of workshops.  

A generous donation of Sara’s estate to MCQA has established an educational workshop series for quilters. Funds from Sara’s donation will be used to pay costs related to venues and educators.  There will be no charge for MCQA members to attend these workshops. Individuals who are not members of MCQA may participate in workshops if space is available.

Interested in teaching or proposing a teacher for a workshop? Read on.

Propose a Workshop

Do you have an idea for a workshop? How about a teacher or speaker you would like to see as part of the Sara Doubledee Memorial Educational Workshop Series? Read these event planning guidelines, and submit this workshop proposal form to the MCQA Education Coordinator at the email link below.

Send workshop proposal

or see Kathy Slack or Maureen Gumaer to sign up at the next MCQA meeting

Workshop Guidelines

Non-members will be required to pay costs related to venues and educators in advance of the  workshop. There will be no refunds for cancellations. The cost will be determined for each  workshop. Any materials needed to complete a workshop project will be paid for by the  individuals attending.  

Registration for workshops will be on a first come, first served basis. If a workshop fills up,  a waiting list will be created. If someone is on the waiting list for a workshop and does not  get in, they will be given priority for registration for a following workshop. Priority for  workshop attendance will always be given to MCQA members first. Participants may  register by signing up at an MCQA meeting, or by contacting the individual workshop  coordinator.  

If a person registers for a workshop and does not show up, without contacting the  workshop coordinator, they will not be able to register for future workshops in this series.  There will be no refunds for no shows. Exceptions may be made for extreme circumstances at the workshop coordinator’s discretion.

 
Sign up for classes by email

or see Kathy Slack or Maureen Gumaer to sign up at the next MCQA meeting

Upcoming classes & workshops

  • Mumbo Gumbo Quilt

    Saturday, October 10, 2026

    10am-4pm

    PWPL-Community Room

    Instructor: Kathy Slack

    This gorgeous quilt is created using random strips of various widths. This is a perfect project to share your collection with others to ensure that your quilt has many different fabrics.

  • Wool Ornaments

    Saturday, November 7, 2026

    10am-4pm

    PWPL-Community Room

    Instructor: Mary Stunkard

    Have you ever wanted to learn a variety of embroidery stitches? Mary is an expert and will be showing us how to do numerous stitches to create these fun ornaments.

  • On the go (bag workshop)

    On the Go 2.0

    Saturday, January 16, 2027

    10am-4pm

    PWPL-Community Room

    Instructor: Jess Pugh

    Who doesn't love a new bag?The directions for bags are often confusing and frustrating. Jess is a master bag maker and will be walking us through the creation of On the Go 2.0. 

  • Fancy Pants

    Saturday, March 20, 2027

    10am-4pm

    PWPL-Community Room

    Instructor: Connie Gohl

    Oh my gosh, aren't these pants adorable and FUN?!?! In this class you will be altering a pair of your own pants as Connie shows us the easiest way to do it. 

  • Tree Rings Wall Hanging

    Saturday, April 10, 2027

    10am-4pm

    PWPL-Community Room

    Instructor: Patty Beyer

    Growing up around trees, I'm sure we have all counted the rings of a tree to see how old it is. In this class Patty will teach us how to create these contemporary tree rings using multiple layers as well as raw edge applique. They can be used as a single piece or sewn together to make a gorgeous wall hanging. 

  • Creating Foolproof Curves

    Saturday, May 15, 2027

    10am-4pm

    PWPL-Community Room

    Instructor: Chris Swenor

    Have you avoided a quilt pattern because it uses curves? Chris is going to teach us an easy technique to get beautiful curves using a glue stick. We will all be working on the same pattern.

  • Cyanotype

    Tuesday, June 18, 2027

    10 AM - 1 PM or 1 PM - 4 PM

    Kathy Slack’s House in Harvey

    Instructor: Kathy Slack

    Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces blue images on various backgrounds. Mavis Farr has mastered the technique and will be sharing with us many samples and other information about the technique. A class will follow on Tuesday, June 8th where you can create 2-4 fat quarters. We will have a morning and afternoon session to choose from.

  • Shibori

    Shibori

    Saturday, July 17, 2027

    10am – 4pm

    Kathy Slack’s house

    Instructor: Christy Spidell

    Cost: $5 per yard of prepared for dyeing fabric (up to 3 yards)

    Shibori is a Japanese method of dyeing that involves folding, twisting, binding, stitching, or compressing cloth and applying indigo or other dyes to produce a variety of patterns. Christy will be showing us numerous items that she has created using the Shibori method. She will be teaching a Shibori class on Saturday, July 17th where you can dye 3 items of clothing or 3 yards of fabric.

  • Woven Spiral Basket

    Saturday, February 20, 2027

    10am – 4pm

    Peter White Public Library – Community Room

    Instructor: Lynn Domina

    Cost: $13 – Pattern and center interfacing

    These beautiful baskets look complicated, but Lynn will teach us how to easily create them. These would make wonderful gifts!