Our free motion teacher, Donna Matlik, has a creative eye, always searching for ways her students can expand free motion skills. Her goal: to make the learning fun. And so, she has come up with a marvelous idea: a Free Motion Festival. Two consecutive days. Four hours each day. 

Donna writes, "This is an opportunity for all free motion quilters to follow a stenciled design for success. Beginner students will be able to follow a line to get comfortable with straight line and curvy line quilting. Stitch length and quality will begin to improve as you find a consistent speed. Intermediate students will explore adding micro stitching to build their skills. All will have fun learning together.

You will need to order your project from quiltingstencils.com. Click on drop-down menu and select PREPRINTED WHOLECLOTH. Scroll down and select MINI WHOLECLOTH. Select and purchase a 16.5” square project or two. I recommend choosing a white, natural, or gray fabric. You can choose the design that you want to complete."

So, registrations are open for this class. Make sure to order your project from quiltingstencils.com. The fun is scheduled for early September: September 3rd and 4th - 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. Central Time. What a great way to start the fall - with a festival that honors free motion art. 

This class is open to anyone who has taken 101.